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    Match Threads Spurs vs Wolves

    Conte had Harry Kane and didn't have anywhere near as many injury issues to contend with. We were pretty competitive until he basically gave up after the world cup break. It's amazing how people try to skew things when they are feeling down and negative. We got done by a well coached team that...
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    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    I'm absolutely keeping the faith. I get people are frustrated but progress is never going to be a straight line. We may only have one game a week but the disruption this season has been mad. Even this week losing BOTH starting full backs. We may have been able to cope more losing just one...
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    Dominic Solanke (!?)

    Yeah, doesn't feel like an upgrade on Richarlison now he's got going. If this were to happen it would probably mean Richy wants to go to Saudi in the summer.
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    Dominic Solanke (!?)

    What a random one. Good player though who is finally looking comfortable at PL level and ready to fulfil his potential. Unless Bournemouth have massive FFP concerns seems a total non-starter.
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    Arthur Vermeeren

    I imagine the wages involved are the main differentiator here!
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    Antonio Nusa

    Very happy with the way the club seems to be operating at the moment. If we can pull off an Udogie/Sarr type signing in attack we'll really be cooking.
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    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The day Dragusin arrived - 10th January

    Transfers like Nusa are the sort of opportunities we need to take. Worked wonders with Sarr and Udogie. Buy and loan back, ready for next season. Compete for the signing here, rather than letting him go somewhere like Brigthon who then ask for crazy money.
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    Player Ko Itakura

    Love this link. Sounds capable of covering at CB and more importantly being a viable option to cover Udogie, which is an area of concern to me.
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    Player Watch Player Watch: Timo Werner

    Very encouraging debut. Think he'll be a real weapon in the wide areas for us. Probably assist more than he scores but that's fine by me. Looked surprisingly comfortable despite so few sessions and clearly has a great level of base fitness. Used the ball well. Quality movement and work...
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    Mid-window review: ins/outs?

    Rowe looks like he could be the next Bowen. Hopefully we take a proper look at him.
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    Conor Gallagher

    Massive fan of Phillips but I doubt he's anywhere near fit enough for our style of football right now. Barely played for the best part of two years due to injury and also because Pep was complaining about his poor conditioning.
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    Conor Gallagher

    This weekends game shows what Gallagher would bring to our squad IMO. Sarr and Bissouma out at the AFCON, Madders, Lo Celso and potentially Kulusevski injured. Out of the remaining CM options Gallagher would be my first choice in the 10 in this situation, and first choice in the 8 role, with...
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    Conor Gallagher

    Just makes things easier to understand with modern tactics and the more specified roles for each position. Natural evolution from CM/CM to AM/DM to 6/8/10. It's particularly relevant for Ange's setup. You could simplify and say we play a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 but the roles are very specific. 6 -...
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    Conor Gallagher

    If we can get a quality 6 then I'd certainly be all for that. I just wouldn't be averse to Gallagher arriving either, as we need a quality alternative for Sarr in the 8 role and I think Conor would be great there. That said if Bentancur didn't have to play 6 he could potentially be great in the...
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    Conor Gallagher

    Love Skippy but the reality is that he doesn't look a good fit for either the 6 or the 8 role. Hojbjerg isn't a good fit either. We clearly miss Sarr's engine when he's out as well. Gallagher has a great engine and is a very accomplished player. There's a reason why Ange wants him. Signing...
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