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How stressful has this season been for you?

Arnoldtoo

The thinking ape's ape
May 18, 2006
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It's a lot easier up at the top watching a team playing bloody well and exceeding expectations than grimacing at a bad performance or even breathing a sigh of relief when relegation is no longer mathematically possible.

In some past seasons I've had to buy a new sofa to hide behind because I've eaten the old one.
 

Japhet

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Aug 30, 2010
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Compared to previous seasons where we've done OK but know our star players will most likely leave, a Manager might get the boot, we didn't know if we'd ever get into a new stadium, we'd aspire to top 4 but settle for Europa League? Can't say I'm stressed, but I am mighty proud of what has been achieved and massively excited about the future. Feels like after decades of being 2nd tier, we've finally turned a corner. If we don't win the title we'll know we deserved to. Loving it.
 

Matthew

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Aug 29, 2012
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its more of a nervous stress, you know that feeling when you want to fart in public, but have had a bad stomach for a few days, and aren't quite sure if you'll shit yourself.
 

TheBlueRooster

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May 10, 2005
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I'm not stressed at all, watching us this season is different. In other years I'd be worried about the result this year i always think we can beat any team. I really like the way these young team play for the club, the manager, themselves and the fans. They are a real team from top to bottom. No stress all good stuff.
 

JollyHappy

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Oct 9, 2005
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In terms of watching our football and seeing how we finally have a team that wants to play for the club and the manager it's been fantastic.

In terms of knowing that this is our best chance of winning the league and it may be our only chance the stress has been immense and will continue until we know what finally happens.
 

fortworthspur

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Nov 12, 2007
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this season has been gravy.

stressful to me was watching that chump from Birmingham bang in a goal from 30 yards out to win it in the last minutes 8 or 9 years ago. my wife was genuinely worried about me watching me mutter "I cant take this shit anymore" as I swept out my garage.
 

Mark_Falco

old and wise hotspur
Apr 11, 2016
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I've got to be honest and say I've found it less stressful than most of the 40 odd seasons I've followed Spurs! Because the team is so dominant against most, if not all opposition, it's played, I've stopped worrying about them like I used to - no longer does my heart race when I've not actually watched a game but turned on to get the results. I used to go along to WHL much more than I do now (especially since moving away from London), but I still support them via the shop!
Back in the old days we kind of accepted that we'd ship goals sometimes at an alarming rate, but we had such good attacking players, both strikers and AM's that we would often score more. But certain teams always got the better of us, and managers would come and go and that would still continue!

But this season it's like a miracle has occurred - the way we play, and now it's not us that are the softies any more. The only time I've felt nervous this season was when we fielded that weakened 11 against the German bananas, and each time Kane is floored and doesn't get back up at once. PLEASE get another striker MR Levy!
 

Atomic Flea

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Jan 9, 2014
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In my opinion it hasn't been that stressful at all. Up until March time I failed to get into the debate of can we win the league or not. I was simply just enjoying the football we were playing and the fact that we had so many players in our team performing so well. I figured that at some stage in the season we were sure to hit a bit of a slump but we didn't. Now it's getting slightly nervous as the possibility of the league is still there, but to say stressful? I would say not for me.

If we fail to win the league I'll still be immensely proud of what the team have achieved this season and in the manner that we have played consistently. The only stressful situation I can think of is in a few weeks when/if a few big clubs come sniffing around Poch.
 

markiespurs

SC Supporter
Jul 9, 2008
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This season has been the most stress free season for me in all my years supporting Spurs and I'm enjoying watching the progress made by this exciting young side.
 

Chezaspur

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Aug 31, 2012
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Not stressed at all. Absolutely loving it.
All the pre season predictions were for finishing somewhere between 5th and 8th. We hadn't bought a DM or back up for Kane. To finish 2nd ( or win it ) will be epic. Spurs since 1960 and this team has developed into something special.
 

Spurs 1961

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Aug 31, 2012
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The most stress free year I can remember. Only ever outplayed by Dortmund we have looked so reliable. Sure there have been some sub par performances and loss of form but nothing that worried me. We are going to live up to or beyond my expectations of this season so I am chilled
 

E8spur

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Aug 22, 2013
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I'm enjoying the matches hugely - but the Spurs Ticketing Circle of Death? Now THAT's stressful! Two weeks of agony when I thought I;d missed out on a ticket for the last home game of the season...
 

marion52

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Dec 10, 2006
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What a laid back lot you are. I'm a nervous wreck, especially watching on TV. Not quite as bad when I'm at the match.
I'm still waiting for us to mess it up and wishing Leicester would. I'm worried about the Arse finishing above us yet again.
So yes I have found it more stressful than a season where it doesn't matter what the result is because nothing is depending on it.
 

DiamondLites

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Jul 29, 2011
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This has been the least stressful season, despite the fact we are challenging for the league. I'm so proud of the club, and to a man the players have performed admirably and with passion and desire
 

Jody

SC Supporter
Sep 11, 2004
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The fact that it was completely unexpected has meant it hasn't been stressful at all. Surprisingly relaxed about the situation and that was not what I expected a title run in to feel like.
 

Dundalk_Spur

The only Spur in the village
Jul 17, 2008
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Not really stressed at all love watching our team.

However, like many others I have started watching more of Leicesters games and they really stress me out, especially given how poor their general play is and how luck my they are getting, and depending on players you don't support doing you a favour, that's horrible.
 
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