Can slot speak English
Can slot speak English
Tbh I was more curious as to why the clamour for Slot specifically rather than a direct comparison. Even if you exclude Enrique theres still RDZ, Kompany, Amorim, Ange etc. But I appreciate the response.The main reason I'm leaning towards someone upcoming like Slot, Kompany, De Zerbi, etc over Enrique is simply cos of where Enrique's at in his career and his expectations of us as a club.
Enrique's a funny, charming guy but he's also very feisty. I find it very easy to imagine him getting thoroughly fucked off with Levy after about 12-18 months if we're not where he expects us to be and then storming out. The league is going to be very competitive next season and we'll have no guarantee of Europa, let alone CL qualification. It could very easily be a repeat of his stint at Roma where he finished 7th and left after a season.
While there's a higher chance of Slot, Kompany & co being outright disasters, I think they have a much bigger chance of building a bond with the fans and building something special longer term, Poch style. They'll also have more to lose and probably be more amenable to Levy's bullshit which, sadly, seems to be a necessary quality in a successful Spurs manager.
After the Conte and Jose debacles I'd rather we take that risk.
Considering the interview was in Dutch I think it was just a translation error. It was certainly in reference to this summer.A lot of non-natives dont use 'this' and instead say 'next'.
So there's a good chance he actually meant 'this summer'.
Yeah fair enough.Tbh I was more curious as to why the clamour for Slot specifically rather than a direct comparison. Even if you exclude Enrique theres still RDB, Kompany, Amorim, Ange etc. But I appreciate the response.
Personally I think any manager that has the right positive/passionate energy will create a bond with the fans. I don’t think that’s necessarily exclusive to a younger or less experienced manager.
I also don’t necessarily think there’s anything to suggest that Slot or Kompany say will be more likely to build a longer term project. I think when looking at all the candidates the length of the project will end up being just as much dictated by how well put together the team is for the manager by the DoF. After all even Kompany lost faith with Anderlecht’s transfer plans and vision causing a rift.
Anyway, I agree that we need someone who is passionate, committed, engaged and plays good football but beyond that, outside of my two first choices both of which seem to be no goes, I don’t really see a clear top choice.
Fantastic post completely agree.The main reason I'm leaning towards someone upcoming like Slot, Kompany, De Zerbi, etc over Enrique is simply cos of where Enrique's at in his career and his expectations of us as a club.
Enrique's a funny, charming guy but he's also very feisty. I find it very easy to imagine him getting thoroughly fucked off with Levy after about 12-18 months if we're not where he expects us to be and then storming out. The league is going to be very competitive next season and we'll have no guarantee of Europa, let alone CL qualification. It could very easily be a repeat of his stint at Roma where he finished 7th and left after a season.
While there's a higher chance of Slot, Kompany & co being outright disasters, I think they have a much bigger chance of building a bond with the fans and building something special longer term, Poch style. They'll also have more to lose and probably be more amenable to Levy's bullshit which, sadly, seems to be a necessary quality in a successful Spurs manager.
After the Conte and Jose debacles I'd rather we take that risk.
So am I. Give me 20m a year.The main reason I'm leaning towards someone upcoming like Slot, Kompany, De Zerbi, etc over Enrique is simply cos of where Enrique's at in his career and his expectations of us as a club.
Enrique's a funny, charming guy but he's also very feisty. I find it very easy to imagine him getting thoroughly fucked off with Levy after about 12-18 months if we're not where he expects us to be and then storming out. The league is going to be very competitive next season and we'll have no guarantee of Europa, let alone CL qualification. It could very easily be a repeat of his stint at Roma where he finished 7th and left after a season.
While there's a higher chance of Slot, Kompany & co being outright disasters, I think they have a much bigger chance of building a bond with the fans and building something special longer term, Poch style. They'll also have more to lose and probably be more amenable to Levy's bullshit which, sadly, seems to be a necessary quality in a successful Spurs manager.
After the Conte and Jose debacles I'd rather we take that risk.
What if the ex is even hotter now tho. And has learnt some well filthy moves since you last hooked up.Then perhaps they need to move on and get over it. Like pining for an ex 3 years after you've split up, you are both entitled to move on as it isn't healthy for anyone to be stuck in the past like that. If Glenn can go there and play and manage them and still have the love of the fans, than surely a guy that only had a 3-4 year association can too.
It’s not helping us that the Chelsea search seems very mobile and in the public eye as actually happening whilst ours isn’t and so the perception is that we are sitting on our hands (which is what is probably happening).
Age old thing tho mate. Money talks.At a guess I would say we are no closer to a new manager than the day AC was let go, lets face it when it comes to the football side of things it is next to impossible to have faith in Levy and the board.
Any manager is risking whatever reputation they have joining either us or Chelski, might be a question of the lesser of two evils,:Chelsea with their 3 squads, loads of money , but possible lunatic owner and likelihood of FFP restricting spending or evil bald dwarf DL, with plenty of money, but no idea how to spend it, poorly run club from top to bottom and star player might want out? Its little wonder managers are holding off to keep their options open until the end of the season, both options are a huge risk and unlike what most here want, in a manager who genuinely wants to be here, its likely throwing money at someone will be the only way to convince someone to take the jump.
I see what you did thereFair point but then we'd have to question why have we made a shortlist of managers where this is the case?
On the other side of the coin, the delay could be as much about them dithering about as it is the reluctance of candidates.At a guess I would say we are no closer to a new manager than the day AC was let go, lets face it when it comes to the football side of things it is next to impossible to have faith in Levy and the board.
Any manager is risking whatever reputation they have joining either us or Chelski, might be a question of the lesser of two evils,:Chelsea with their 3 squads, loads of money , but possible lunatic owner and likelihood of FFP restricting spending or evil bald dwarf DL, with plenty of money, but no idea how to spend it, poorly run club from top to bottom and star player might want out? Its little wonder managers are holding off to keep their options open until the end of the season, both options are a huge risk and unlike what most here want, in a manager who genuinely wants to be here, its likely throwing money at someone will be the only way to convince someone to take the jump.
Totally understand your position on this but for me if we’ve identified the right candidate (for the right reasons), then we should hire him- be it Enrique or otherwise.The main reason I'm leaning towards someone upcoming like Slot, Kompany, De Zerbi, etc over Enrique is simply cos of where Enrique's at in his career and his expectations of us as a club.
Enrique's a funny, charming guy but he's also very feisty. I find it very easy to imagine him getting thoroughly fucked off with Levy after about 12-18 months if we're not where he expects us to be and then storming out. The league is going to be very competitive next season and we'll have no guarantee of Europa, let alone CL qualification. It could very easily be a repeat of his stint at Roma where he finished 7th and left after a season.
While there's a higher chance of Slot, Kompany & co being outright disasters, I think they have a much bigger chance of building a bond with the fans and building something special longer term, Poch style. They'll also have more to lose and probably be more amenable to Levy's bullshit which, sadly, seems to be a necessary quality in a successful Spurs manager.
After the Conte and Jose debacles I'd rather we take that risk.
Black boots!!! And with laces too!!!Ngl it would make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to have another follicly challenged Dutch fella as our manager.
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The main reason I'm leaning towards someone upcoming like Slot, Kompany, De Zerbi, etc over Enrique is simply cos of where Enrique's at in his career and his expectations of us as a club.
Enrique's a funny, charming guy but he's also very feisty. I find it very easy to imagine him getting thoroughly fucked off with Levy after about 12-18 months if we're not where he expects us to be and then storming out. The league is going to be very competitive next season and we'll have no guarantee of Europa, let alone CL qualification. It could very easily be a repeat of his stint at Roma where he finished 7th and left after a season.
While there's a higher chance of Slot, Kompany & co being outright disasters, I think they have a much bigger chance of building a bond with the fans and building something special longer term, Poch style. They'll also have more to lose and probably be more amenable to Levy's bullshit which, sadly, seems to be a necessary quality in a successful Spurs manager.
After the Conte and Jose debacles I'd rather we take that risk.
This has become a forum fact but i am not convinced Poch said De Jong or nobody.Poch was part of that mismanagement with his inability to flex on players