If we do not sign anymore new players

[Blake Griffin]

They've made outstanding signings, that's why. Milner was beloved on this website before he signed for Liverpool.

so was joe cole.

 

[cliff jones]

Last season was very close, and I'm not alone in thinking we were lucky to secure 5th. I'm hopeful our kids will improve, but in front of the back five we don't have enough variety, and certainly lack pace. So this could go either way.

We would need luck with Kane's fitness, and one consequence of needing to rest him in the EL which we surely must could well be elimination at the group stage if we get a tough draw.

Wouldn't care much whether we finished 5th or 8th to be honest as long as we don't finish behind West Ham. If this would be the height of the boards ambition, then it's the height of mine. And Hugo will certainly be off, as could be one or two others.

 

[voxy28]

looks like the ambition of the club had becomes mid table..... so expect the similar type of sponsors and pre season like those clubs, lol.

 

[Good Doctor M]

There's a month to go.

I'm certain Daniel Levy and Poch aren't sitting around smoking Havan's high fiving at the great summer they've had.

Jesus Christ lads. Are you all new to this?

 

[HotspurFC1950]

One wonders why we always miss the first few games still without new signings plus expect whoever we hopefully buy to hit the ground running.

 

[cliff jones]

looks like the ambition of the club had becomes mid table..... so expect the similar type of sponsors and pre season like those clubs, lol.[/QUOTE

not mid table, just second tier. we are sixth at everything. id prefer a post and preseason aimed a little more at the wellbeing of the players than the balance sheet.

 

[newbie]

I am not worried our first 11 is stronger and all they players we have culled / will cull good riddance (except bobby I liked him for some reason but he had to go) yes we need a couple of players but we have only strengthen our first 11 when was the last window we did that ?

Ali looks good but I am really excited about Pritchard, winks and Onomah these guys are very very good, I know it might be a season or two soon but the Europa could really excellerate there progress. Also Oduwa really excites me, pace power tricks.

I know everyone wants pretty new signing, but I want to build something if we sign the right players,have a long term strategy we could really build something special, SB and michael carrick would be awesome exp, pace.

 

[TwanYid]

I love the whole "I expect a couple more first-team additions before the season starts." Always makes me laugh.

We will not even come close to signing a starter- that ship has sailed. At best we will sign one or two fringe players, who the optimistic among us will over-rate, and who will turn out to be this season's Ben Davies. My (additions) prediction is: a young, unproven, fair-to-middling quasi-forward (not Berahino) along with some multi-use midfielder with "potential;" that is what will fill out the squad.

Then people will post videos of our new additions playing wherever they just played-- the Portuguese league, Croatia, Austria, etc.- and there will be this vague feeling that maybe we're ok, even though deep down inside everyone knows we're not.

Then the season will start, we'll lose 3-0 to United, draw with at home to Stoke, and the rot will set in. Lather, rinse, repeat.

This is Tottenham we're talking about-- when have we ever- in all recent history-- addressed every serious need? When have we gone into a season not desperately lacking in one or two vital areas? Sorry boys and girls- Rafael Van der Vaart was a one off; if anything, get ready for Frazier Campbell MK II.

Oh and for those of you holding out hope that Roberto Soldado will come good if given another shot with us: don't worry, you'll get your wish. And what's more, you'll even get the opportunity to use the "he doesn't get the right service from our weak midfield" excuse!

 

[SpursManChris]

I think he has given up on the CL until the stadium is built but he won't be selling, he said he wanted to make us one of the best clubs in Europe.

It occurs to me that one way for a chairman to make themselves very popular with fans would be to say something like that.

 

[whitelanefever]

If we didn't sign any else & it was my call I'd switch to a diamond in midfield with 2 upfront in most games at home against teams 8th & lower, I'd also fast track Veljkovic to the first team squad.

_____________________________Lloris___________________

Trippier/Walker______Alderwierald____Dier/Jan______Rose

____________________Vertonghen/Veljkovic_____________
_____________Mason/Dembele_______Bentaleb/Alli________
________________________Eriksen/Pritchard_____________

_______________________Lamela / Chadli__Kane

 

[knowlespurs]

Would be beyond negligence
Bad enough one week to go before the season and looks like we have one striker

 

[THOWIG]

One of the most exciting crop of young players I've known our club to have.

I reckon we have at least one complete unknown gem due to arrive too.

 

[InOffMeLeftShin]

I like the look of a lot of the kids as much as I like the look of some of the foreign fancy names we are linked with. We brought Kane, Bentaleb and Mason into the side last year and they turned out better than any of our signings. I think the kids could continue to improve us overall and drive us forward. I think the additions we've made to the squad have improved some areas of weakness too.

Oh and looking at Utds likely lineup for the game I think they are there to be beat for a young hungry side with no fear.

 

[greaves]

I love the whole "I expect a couple more first-team additions before the season starts." Always makes me laugh.

We will not even come close to signing a starter- that ship has sailed. At best we will sign one or two fringe players, who the optimistic among us will over-rate, and who will turn out to be this season's Ben Davies. My (additions) prediction is: a young, unproven, fair-to-middling quasi-forward (not Berahino) along with some multi-use midfielder with "potential;" that is what will fill out the squad.

Then people will post videos of our new additions playing wherever they just played-- the Portuguese league, Croatia, Austria, etc.- and there will be this vague feeling that maybe we're ok, even though deep down inside everyone knows we're not.

Then the season will start, we'll lose 3-0 to United, draw with at home to Stoke, and the rot will set in. Lather, rinse, repeat.

This is Tottenham we're talking about-- when have we ever- in all recent history-- addressed every serious need? When have we gone into a season not desperately lacking in one or two vital areas? Sorry boys and girls- Rafael Van der Vaart was a one off; if anything, get ready for Frazier Campbell MK II.

Oh and for those of you holding out hope that Roberto Soldado will come good if given another shot with us: don't worry, you'll get your wish. And what's more, you'll even get the opportunity to use the "he doesn't get the right service from our weak midfield" excuse!

But really you care...

 

[TwanYid]

But really you care...

Meaning...

 

[jabbathehut]

We will struggle. I don't believe Poch a plan is all that effective anyway.We will certainly score less and probably concede less than last season.6-8th at best another year of transition.Struggling to get excited for the season tbh.We seem to have given up all pretense that we are challenging the top 4.If kane got injured in the audi cup we are well and truly screwed.

 

[SteveH]

If you can't get excited by the start of a new season, find another sport/team to follow.

Because you all go on about glory etc and then all you do is bloody moan!

 

[Flashspur]

I love the whole "I expect a couple more first-team additions before the season starts." Always makes me laugh.

We will not even come close to signing a starter- that ship has sailed. At best we will sign one or two fringe players, who the optimistic among us will over-rate, and who will turn out to be this season's Ben Davies. My (additions) prediction is: a young, unproven, fair-to-middling quasi-forward (not Berahino) along with some multi-use midfielder with "potential;" that is what will fill out the squad.

Then people will post videos of our new additions playing wherever they just played-- the Portuguese league, Croatia, Austria, etc.- and there will be this vague feeling that maybe we're ok, even though deep down inside everyone knows we're not.

Then the season will start, we'll lose 3-0 to United, draw with at home to Stoke, and the rot will set in. Lather, rinse, repeat.

This is Tottenham we're talking about-- when have we ever- in all recent history-- addressed every serious need? When have we gone into a season not desperately lacking in one or two vital areas? Sorry boys and girls- Rafael Van der Vaart was a one off; if anything, get ready for Frazier Campbell MK II.

Oh and for those of you holding out hope that Roberto Soldado will come good if given another shot with us: don't worry, you'll get your wish. And what's more, you'll even get the opportunity to use the "he doesn't get the right service from our weak midfield" excuse!

dont normally agree wih you but FFS you tell it like it is

 

[HotspurFC1950]

We will not sign anymore new players this window so just get on with it guys.

 

[philip]

I reckon fifth is ours anyway. We're far stronger defensively, and that was our biggest weakness. Ali, Carroll and Pritchard are talented mobile enthusiastic midfielders who will give their all.

If we want any chance of top four we need at least 2 more striker options.