Literally no one on this forum thinks that if we change managers "the situation would absolutely definitely improve". That's a straw man.So you're saying if the club sacked Poch and got somebody else, no matter who it was, the situation would absolutely definitely improve? You're deluded if the answer to that is yes. There are too many variables, of which Poch is only 1.
Some ‘valid’ points but slagging of Dele Alli as being technically inept is ludicrous... we don’t deserve players like him if that’s our view... sure he hasn’t been great the last season or two but he’s a young player that’s suffered various injuries. Easily one of our best players when fit and on form, don’t think Chelsea fans were calling Lampard, a similar style of player, technically inept either
He talks of the Villa game being a turning point for him/the team, when Kane scored the freekick, and that is true.From an article in the Guardian..
Spurs won 4-0 at Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Wednesday, moving them to within touching distance of the last 16, but they have struggled to generate momentum on the domestic front. Pochettino is determined to get back to winning ways on Saturday but he warned that Spurs need time to get it right.
“We went back to five years ago where we were like this in terms of position, situations and stuff like that, so it takes time,” Pochettino said. “We cannot move the club forward quick, we cannot accelerate the time – that’s the problem. It’s a natural process. We only need to stay calm and work hard because there is not another way to change this dynamic. It’s different to five years ago but with a lot of similarities.”
Pochettino was asked to discuss the similarities. “It’s difficult to talk now because I don’t want to be talking about negative things,” he said. “I promise you if all goes well, I will explain for you. I want to be positive because the signals in the last few weeks have been positive.”
Spurs trail fourth-placed Chelsea by 10 points but Pochettino believes a Champions League finish remains possible. “When you assess all the circumstances, it’s normal to be in the position we are,” he said. “We’ll see [about the top four]. Today, it’s so early. If we are capable of finding the right balance to start performing in the way we expect, it’s still possible.”
I don't know about these statements by Poch. I agree with him that things cant change in a minute but he has to be clever with his choices. I hope today even if he wants to rest some players,that he have an eye on our game in terms of fluidity. We played Red Star in the first game and we were quite fluid (they were a bit of a porous team) and then he came back with a team that lacked imagination in the next game. I think we were great against Red Star in this last one,and I wonder what he will do now. Its about where our focus is. Id still like to see Ndombele and even Lo Celso for at least half a game with some strength behind them in the DM position. With Poch he always talks about time but I think its more about seizing the moment
Well, actually, I'm not entirely sure there's any straw involved at all John.......Literally no one on this forum thinks that if we change managers "the situation would absolutely definitely improve". That's a straw man.
This post got two 'disagrees'. You don't need me to explain the implicationsA change of manager also has a chance to absolutely fuck us.
That's your best evidence? With all due respect, you're reaching. It's a straw man.Well, actually, I'm not entirely sure there's any straw involved at all John.......
This post got two 'disagrees'. You don't need me to explain the implications
You did say 'literally no one'......... Now THERE'S the straw! Well played.That's your best evidence? With all due respect, you're reaching. It's a straw man.
Outplayed by Sheffield Utd at home, lucky to escape with a point. Improvement anyone?Step in the right direction but again wait until the Prem to see if he really is improving
Tactics non-existent. I can't even begin to guess what our gameplan was. There's no organization at the back or going forward.Funny how many people have been blaming all this on the so called 'want away players'. Well they aren't there today, and we look just as bad if not worse.