Tottenham Takeover Talk

[For the love of Spurs]

It's new territory really, the level of discontent with Levy is at previously unheard of levels. But in the past, when there's been even the faintest whiff of rebellion, he's gone out and spent a few quid, done something 'popular' and it's taken the edge off it all. He buys time and people forget. He's reliant on complacency and fickleness.

This time we mustn't fall for it. His race is run, he's taken us as far as he can, as far as he's likely to and as far as he's willing to. Leave now while you still have the stadium as a legacy.

EDIT: What I forgot to say is that we, as fans, need to get right behind Conte and keep the pressure on Levy. That's the best way forward IMO.

Squad needs a new GK, 2 CB’s, 1 RWB at the very least. He would have to spend huge at this point to buy off the fans, can’t see him throwing 150-200m this window.

 

[Buster18]

Obviously it wouldn’t be acceptable on the scale they are doing it there but my point was if the owner was doing it, yet the club was being run properly on the pitch and it didn’t effect transfers or performance then I would be on board with it. That’s better than what we have now, which is just a wet fart of nothingness.

It's a big ask. They haven't run Man United properly. They've regressed massively in the last decade. Anyone wanting to come in taking huge dividends motivation wouldn't be running the club properly. It'd be their dividend. Just like the Glazers.

 

[septicsac]

Back in 2017 we signed Sanchez and Foyth as the future hope they'd replace them one day.

In 2018 it became clear that Toby and Poch had an issue and that we may have neeeded to consider selling him.

in 2019 Poch was gone but it had become clear that Vertonghen was not the player he was and Toby whilst still doing ok was still not looking as 'safe' an option.

Foyth was clearly not going to improve under Poch and Jose didn't fancy him. We could also all see that Sanchez had glaring weaknesses.

Knowing all this, a serious club would have made it a priority position and considered selling someone to refund it.

Unfortunately the pandemic came, so ill cut the club slack on that.

Vertonghen and Toby left shortly after. But prior to that the club had a choice. Skriniar or Rodon.

Now consider everything in regards to this situation.
Vertonghen is going.
Toby will be gone soon.
Sanchez isnt improving
Foyth is not rated.
Dier ????

The club felt the right step was a fucking kid. Not a proven serious CB. A kid.

Since then weve added Romero. And Rodon obviously wasnt up to it.

One serious CB in 6 years.

To compound matters. Hugo's age hasnt been some revelation, people noted we needed to seek a replacement 3 years ago.

We didnt necessarily need to let him go but the club should have at least brought in a keeper that looked like a good replacement. Much like Juventus did with Sczezsny for Buffon.

Instead, they have had 4 FUCKING STRIKES.

All cheap or free options.

1. Gazzajigga - clearly was never going to be good enough.

2. Hart - Clearly passed it.

3. Gollini - Probably the cheapest get out card ever....and was useless.

4. Forster - I like him but hes not a Tottenham no1.

All that time, agent fees etc etc could have been saved with a smart investment in 2019 or so.

The utter neglect of this board and ownership has been a disgrace.

Instead Levy was out there chasing old flames (Bale) and coaches he wanted 15 years ago (Jose)


If that doesn't highlight how out of touch he is, I dont know what will dl

 

[septicsac]

Back in 2017 we signed Sanchez and Foyth as the future hope they'd replace them one day.

In 2018 it became clear that Toby and Poch had an issue and that we may have neeeded to consider selling him.

in 2019 Poch was gone but it had become clear that Vertonghen was not the player he was and Toby whilst still doing ok was still not looking as 'safe' an option.

Foyth was clearly not going to improve under Poch and Jose didn't fancy him. We could also all see that Sanchez had glaring weaknesses.

Knowing all this, a serious club would have made it a priority position and considered selling someone to refund it.

Unfortunately the pandemic came, so ill cut the club slack on that.

Vertonghen and Toby left shortly after. But prior to that the club had a choice. Skriniar or Rodon.

Now consider everything in regards to this situation.
Vertonghen is going.
Toby will be gone soon.
Sanchez isnt improving
Foyth is not rated.
Dier ????

The club felt the right step was a fucking kid. Not a proven serious CB. A kid.

Since then weve added Romero. And Rodon obviously wasnt up to it.

One serious CB in 6 years.

To compound matters. Hugo's age hasnt been some revelation, people noted we needed to seek a replacement 3 years ago.

We didnt necessarily need to let him go but the club should have at least brought in a keeper that looked like a good replacement. Much like Juventus did with Sczezsny for Buffon.

Instead, they have had 4 FUCKING STRIKES.

All cheap or free options.

1. Gazzajigga - clearly was never going to be good enough.

2. Hart - Clearly passed it.

3. Gollini - Probably the cheapest get out card ever....and was useless.

4. Forster - I like him but hes not a Tottenham no1.

All that time, agent fees etc etc could have been saved with a smart investment in 2019 or so.

The utter neglect of this board and ownership has been a disgrace.

Instead Levy was out there chasing old flames (Bale) and coaches he wanted 15 years ago (Jose)


If that doesn't highlight how out of touch he is, I dont know what will dl

Ironically current day Toby and verts would be more competent than most today's bunch. Walker still better than any right back we signed since as well.
Levy is so out of touch it is scary and longer he stays there then the likely hood the more damage he causes.

 

[septicsac]

I'll take the risk!

Despite all utds protestations against the glaziers, they have invested heavily in the team, just poor investment in the wrong players mostly.

 

[sundanceyid10]

It's new territory really, the level of discontent with Levy is at previously unheard of levels. But in the past, when there's been even the faintest whiff of rebellion, he's gone out and spent a few quid, done something 'popular' and it's taken the edge off it all. He buys time and people forget. He's reliant on complacency and fickleness.

This time we mustn't fall for it. His race is run, he's taken us as far as he can, as far as he's likely to and as far as he's willing to. Leave now while you still have the stadium as a legacy.

EDIT: What I forgot to say is that we, as fans, need to get right behind Conte and keep the pressure on Levy. That's the best way forward IMO.

This is the crux of the matter, I said it a post the other day. We have to change our mindset from …. getting on Levy’s back to get him to spend money…. To getting him out completely.

As you say his race is run. Please don’t anybody fall for anymore Levy slight of hand tricks or we will be having these same conversations in a decades time.

 

[Yantino]

It's new territory really, the level of discontent with Levy is at previously unheard of levels. But in the past, when there's been even the faintest whiff of rebellion, he's gone out and spent a few quid, done something 'popular' and it's taken the edge off it all. He buys time and people forget. He's reliant on complacency and fickleness.

This time we mustn't fall for it. His race is run, he's taken us as far as he can, as far as he's likely to and as far as he's willing to. Leave now while you still have the stadium as a legacy.

EDIT: What I forgot to say is that we, as fans, need to get right behind Conte and keep the pressure on Levy. That's the best way forward IMO.

I agree. Changing the manager solves nothing.

 

[chas vs dave]

This is the crux of the matter, I said it a post the other day. We have to change our mindset from …. getting on Levy’s back to get him to spend money…. To getting him out completely.

As you say his race is run. Please don’t anybody fall for anymore Levy slight of hand tricks or we will be having these same conversations in a decades time.

We, the fans need to focus on supporting the team until the end of the season in game. Levy won't be gone in the near future. Perhaps more energy is getting behind the team will help.

Fine to make feelings known. It's not OK to turn the stadium into a toxic environment. That benefits no one.

 

[sundanceyid10]

100% - Levy brought in a cheque book manager and didn’t give him the cheque book, I won’t be forgetting that.

That was more reactionary Levy, he had just completely f***** up with Nuno and brings in Conte, but yet again no plan. As you say he knows full well the type of manager Conte is but he then isn’t going to spend in a way that that type of manager wants.

This was after he said they had done a root and branch, top to bottom analysis of the clubs direction before then hiring Nuno.

It’s all so farcical, it’s just utterly pointless with Levy. His endless no directions, no plan, sackings, DOF, No DOF, If we stick with Levy we have to accept never winning anything. Maybe the odd top 4 here and there (although with Newcastle money and no Kane goals, I think even that is somewhat unlikely).

 

[Gb160]

Fine to make feelings known. It's not OK to turn the stadium into a toxic environment. That benefits no one.

I’m not so sure mate, the only time the media will pick up on it is if it’s occuring when we are playing matches. We need it to be brought to the public eye as often and as loudly as possible. Social media can only get you so far.

 

[Trix]

We are crying out for them or someone else to come in and put us out of our misery. Trouble is, I think levy will fuck the deal up.

That's the only concern for me right now. I'm not saying he is fucking it up but when he's at the table there is always that possibility.

 

[Clockspur]

We, the fans need to focus on supporting the team until the end of the season in game. Levy won't be gone in the near future. Perhaps more energy is getting behind the team will help.

Fine to make feelings known. It's not OK to turn the stadium into a toxic environment. That benefits no one.

How else as fans can we make Daniel Levy feel uncomfortable enough to the point he will get out of the club.

Personally I feel hounding him out is the best thing I can do as a supporter of the club and will benefit Spurs the most in the long run

 

[Clockspur]

That's the only concern for me right now. I'm not saying he is fucking it up but when he's at the table there is always that possibility.

He struggles selling players because he always over prices them - I shudder to think what he wants for what is essentially a personal asset

 

[For the love of Spurs]

That's the only concern for me right now. I'm not saying he is fucking it up but when he's at the table there is always that possibility.

Qataris: we think 4bn is a reasonable price

Levy: How about 7bn

Qataris: ok what about 5bn

Levy: how about 6.99bn

Qataris: fine £5.5bn it is

levy: so 6.98bn, final offer

Qataris: *out of the door*

 

[chas vs dave]

How else as fans can we make Daniel Levy feel uncomfortable enough to the point he will get out of the club.

Personally I feel hounding him out is the best thing I can do as a supporter of the club and will benefit Spurs the most in the long run

Hounding him out, and creating a negative atmosphere will just make results worse.

You do know the sheer definition of a supporter?

By all means, set up protests. Make things difficult at half time/full time. Just support the team during the match.

The toxicity seems worse now than it was under sugar at times.

 

[spursfan77]

That's the only concern for me right now. I'm not saying he is fucking it up but when he's at the table there is always that possibility.

We have just seen him falling out with so many people over transfer deals that I expect him to do it again. This is even worse really because it’s actually his money that will be effected, not the clubs, so he’s going to be even harder to deal with. Even people with bottomless pits of cash like the Qataris don’t want to feel like they are getting taken the piss out of. My worry is their valuation being unrealistic and not willing to bend on that. They have off pitch history of doing that.

 

[Jaddas]

That's the only concern for me right now. I'm not saying he is fucking it up but when he's at the table there is always that possibility.

If Levy does fuck this up, then I think he will get hounded out of the club. Fully deserved too.

As it is Levy's legacy is being severely tarnished with his numerous footballing cock ups, of which there are endless examples e.g. Stratford, sacking Jol during a match, not buying anyone for 18 months, Nuno hire etc.

He can point to the stadium but most of us fans would prefer on field investment.

 

[jimbo]

We have just seen him falling out with so many people over transfer deals that I expect him to do it again. This is even worse really because it’s actually his money that will be effected, not the clubs, so he’s going to be even harder to deal with. Even people with bottomless pits of cash like the Qataris don’t want to feel like they are getting taken the piss out of. My worry is their valuation being unrealistic and not willing to bend on that. They have off pitch history of doing that.

I think the strand of hope we have in this, and I'm not saying it's a great one, is that if he were to fuck this up it's not just a case of him missing out personally - it would also be a big missed opportunity for the rest of the board/Enic to realise a huge return on their investment to date - with no great sign that there will be better opportunities down the line as much of the potential growth has been realised. So, if he does somehow manage to make a mess of this that may well dent his popularity with those who protect him and keep him in post. It could be the beginning of the end for Levy's reign as Chairman either way.

We just have to see how it all shakes out, and it will take a frustratingly long amount of time given most of us are pretty desperate for something to change ASAP.

 

[Clockspur]

Hounding him out, and creating a negative atmosphere will just make results worse.

You do know the sheer definition of a supporter?

By all means, set up protests. Make things difficult at half time/full time. Just support the team during the match.

The toxicity seems worse now than it was under sugar at times.

I’m supporting the club by getting rid of its single biggest stumbling block.

The league is meaningless for Spurs now anyway - personally I couldn’t care less about Europa league qualification and we’re in no danger of getting relegated. If the price of getting Levy out is making the place toxic and Spurs slumping to a 15th place finish this season then sign me up, I just want the leach gone

 

[PLTuck]

That's the only concern for me right now. I'm not saying he is fucking it up but when he's at the table there is always that possibility.

Thank heaven for small mercies then