Should we prioritise the Premier league?

[spursgirls]

Harry Redknapp thinks we should prioritise the Premier league, at the expense of the Europa. What do you think? Personally, I think we play better football when we are firing on all cylinders. Last season our form dipped when we got knocked out of Europe.

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Harry Redknapp is quoted by the Daily Star as saying that he thinks Dele Alli is a 'fantastic player' - and believes Spurs should be looking to sacrifice the Europa League in order to win the Premier League title.

It's been an incredible season for Spurs, who currently sit in second place in the Premier League table, just five points adrift of league leaders Leicester City.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has earned plenty of praise for his work at White Hart Lane, as he has not only helped develop a host of young players such as Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Harry Kane, but he has also turned the team around defensively.

Last season, Tottenham had one of the worst defences in the Premier League, leaking 53 goals - the most of the top 13 clubs - but this term, they have the best record in the league, summing up Pochettino's incredible work.

Many players have been superb this season, with the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele Dier and Kane all enjoying great seasons, but the headline-maker has been Dele Alli.

The teenage midfielder has been sensational in his debut Premier League season since signing from MK Dons, notching seven goals and five assists - and former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has had his say on the wonderkid.

As quoted by the Daily Star, Redknapp has said that Alli is a 'fantastic player', and claims he is an amazing talent whilst also having an edge to his game.

"What a fantastic player," said Redknapp. "It looks like he plays with no respect for the opposition, almost. He doesn't care who he has it off with. He has got a streak in him. As well as being a fantastic player he doesn't mind a bit of aggro does he? He's only a kid, only 19, and I think he is an amazing talent."

Tottenham will be looking to continue their pursuit of the Premier League title when they take on Manchester City this weekend, but things are about to get tougher again, with the Europa League returning this month.

Spurs face a trip to Italy a week today in order to face Fiorentina, and Redknapp believes that Spurs should sacrifice the Europa League in order to try and win the Premier League title.

 

[markiespurs]

No, we should'nt prioritise the Prem over the Europa

If we want to continue to develop a winning mentality and build something special, then we have to take every game throughout the season seriously

 

[The Scarecrow]

We should prioritise the Prem for now. If we're still in the EL when it's time for quarter finals, we should assess the situation again. But at this stage the priority should be: Prem, FA, EL

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

I don't think that right now there's a need to prioritise……..It'll all be a lot clearer in the next fortnight anyway. City away followed by both UEFA cup ties with an FA Cup tie sandwiched in between, so for now i'd carry on as we are.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

We should prioritise the PL by resting as many first XI players as possible for the Europa.

HOWEVER, I think the 'second team' would do better in the Europa, and would be more motivated for it.

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

I think we will continue to rotate as normal - FBs, Dembele, and 1 of the AMs. Vorm will continue to get FA cup games, Lloris will play all others.

 

[hughy]

Rotate. I don't think we have a second and first string XI. We have a squad of 20-25 very strong players who are all capable of staking a claim to start every match. I mean, Harry Kane started against Colchester, so I don't particularly think we're going to prioritise a single competition.

 

[TaoistMonkey]

I want to win something so I voted both.

You've got to be in it to win it.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Always play very game to win.

Anything less is cheating the paying public all the trips around Europe as in previous years amount to nothing when we give up the ghost in the latter stages.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

We'll rotate for sure. Luckily(unlike under Harry) it diesn't matter who is in the first 11 the team still operates to the same philosophy due to good coaching. So it should give a good chance of being a success in all competitions.

 

[Borks]

No point trying to qualify for the CL if we're not able to handle both. We're going to do the treble!

 

[DaleMurphy]

To a certain extent yes because as of right now it is our best chance to achieve CL. But I think we can rotate well enough to be a threat in all competitions.

 

[voxy28]

I don't think that right now there's a need to prioritise……..It'll all be a lot clearer in the next fortnight anyway. City away followed by both UEFA cup ties with an FA Cup tie sandwiched in between, so for now i'd carry on as we are.

I go with A&C on this one... 2 weeks we will know.

 

[Japhet]

Harry Redknapp thinks we should prioritise the Premier league, at the expense of the Europa. What do you think? Personally, I think we play better football when we are firing on all cylinders. Last season our form dipped when we got knocked out of Europe.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/02/11/harry-redknapp-suggests-tottenham-should-sacrifice-europa-league/?utm_medium=share button

Harry Redknapp is quoted by the Daily Star as saying that he thinks Dele Alli is a 'fantastic player' - and believes Spurs should be looking to sacrifice the Europa League in order to win the Premier League title.

It's been an incredible season for Spurs, who currently sit in second place in the Premier League table, just five points adrift of league leaders Leicester City.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has earned plenty of praise for his work at White Hart Lane, as he has not only helped develop a host of young players such as Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Harry Kane, but he has also turned the team around defensively.

Last season, Tottenham had one of the worst defences in the Premier League, leaking 53 goals - the most of the top 13 clubs - but this term, they have the best record in the league, summing up Pochettino's incredible work.

Many players have been superb this season, with the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele Dier and Kane all enjoying great seasons, but the headline-maker has been Dele Alli.

The teenage midfielder has been sensational in his debut Premier League season since signing from MK Dons, notching seven goals and five assists - and former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has had his say on the wonderkid.

As quoted by the Daily Star, Redknapp has said that Alli is a 'fantastic player', and claims he is an amazing talent whilst also having an edge to his game.

"What a fantastic player," said Redknapp. "It looks like he plays with no respect for the opposition, almost. He doesn't care who he has it off with. He has got a streak in him. As well as being a fantastic player he doesn't mind a bit of aggro does he? He's only a kid, only 19, and I think he is an amazing talent."

Tottenham will be looking to continue their pursuit of the Premier League title when they take on Manchester City this weekend, but things are about to get tougher again, with the Europa League returning this month.

Spurs face a trip to Italy a week today in order to face Fiorentina, and Redknapp believes that Spurs should sacrifice the Europa League in order to try and win the Premier League title.

I used to be like that.

 

[spurs mental]

We don't have a first XI essentially. Obviously there is a key spine of 4-6 players that are crucial to our performance in the PL, Lloris, Toby, Dier, Dembele, Alli and Kane. But our whole squad is capable and able. Those who come in to the side are well able to step up and fill the role to a more than acceptable standard.

If we get to the quarter finals and are also still in with a shout IF FA cup and premier league title, then you need to ask the series question.

Can we win them all?

 

[Tucker]

Ask me again after the results on Sunday.

 

[CornerPinDreamer]

Goat, always Goat...

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

To borrow from American sports:

Spoiler: Click Here

 

[Gassin's finest]

League... fucking go for it!

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

I fucking hate the Europa league so would happily throw it.
It's a drain on resources. We won't win and, if we stay in it long enough, we will end up playing on a Thursday away and a Saturday in the next game due to tv fixtures.

The golden nugget - a champions league place isn't so attractive when we're 2nd and going strong.