I actually watch spurs so I can make a grateful prayer to God that we didn’t end up with him. It’s one of the most pivotal and greatest moments in our history that we didn’t go for him. I’ll be forever grateful to the Glazers.
Conte | Spurs Manager
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@balaks this isn’t meant to be rubbing it but I know we’ve spoken a few times about Spurs and the style of play. You’ve been happy with it, and Conte, but not for the first time today the team have been booed off quite heavily. Obviously whatever happens in the second half you’re still in a good position in the table but where are you currently with this side under Conte? Each time I see you you just seem so underwhelming.
State of this guy. Boring negative defensive football always catches up with you eventually.
You can hear it boiling in the stadium. I wouldn’t be surprised if Conte had another notorious meltdown some point during the season.
Yeah can't see him lasting the season at this rate, the fans are beginning to turn
He's one of those managers who have very little to fall back on when the results don't come. They've been really, really poor in the last two games.
We played well and were on top before Lloris makes that awful mistake. Then he makes another one with a crap pass and it's game over. That's not Conte's fault, that's the lack of quality and composure in the squad. This is why I think what we need is to back Conte properly and invest a lot of money into the team. Obviously not happy with the performances this season but again I feel it's a lack of quality more than anything else.
Meltdown soon?
Conte did just have two windows where he got what he wanted didn’t he? Is it not fair to say this is his team now?
I appreciate the mistakes today but I’m looking at the style of play and if you’re satisfied with the direction? I’m not anti Conte by the way either. I just don’t get what the vision is.
But even at 0-0 Newcastle as the visitors who are known for sitting in and playing counter had more possession than Spurs. They were dominating the play. That’s unacceptable for Spurs at home.
Playing 5 at the back against a team that is going to sit in and has been the most difficult team in the league to break down with the best defence and least goals conceded. Conte too stubborn to adapt to that.
We needed a total squad rebuild though when Conte came in, it's going to take at least another two windows to get near where we need to be. Poch said it years ago and he was right. The squad has not had adequate investment for a long time.
Possession means nothing if you don't do anything with it. We were well on top in the match until the first goal then we just fell apart.
The amount of complaints about us getting an interim manager last year when it was the first correct thing we did in ages. I do wonder what would have happened if Spurs beat us last year and Nuno lasted longer than Ole.
Conte is a great manager and a proven winner. It's not going well at Spurs but that's just Spurs for you.
One thing I will say however, although I think he's a top manager, his football is pretty damn negative.
I 100% believe this to be the reason Conte and Mourinho don't last long at clubs.
Top players simply can't put up with these sole destroying tactics for a sustained period.
Top class players being instructed to play like they're inferior every week no matter the opposition is bound to take its toll mentally and it does.
Our board definitely made the right call with ten Hag and I'm happy to be proven wrong.
I think he's doing a fantastic job.
One thing I will say however, although I think he's a top manager, his football is pretty damn negative.
I 100% believe this to be the reason Conte and Mourinho don't last long at clubs.
Top players simply can't put up with these sole destroying tactics for a sustained period.
Top class players being instructed to play like they're inferior every week no matter the opposition is bound to take its toll mentally and it does.
Our board definitely made the right call with ten Hag and I'm happy to be proven wrong.
I think he's doing a fantastic job.
He’s signed Bentacur, Bissouma, Kulusevski, Richarlison, Perisic, Spence, Romero, Lenglet. Quite a few in a number of positions. Does he really need another two windows do you think?
Yes without a doubt. We need another centre back, a LCB, two new wingbacks, a creative midfielder and a rotation for Kulusevski as a minimum. That's just the first 11, we need better quality off the bench as well so probably a couple of good young players for the squad.
Half a team! From what I can see you need to start pressing teams better and to figure out a more progressive midfield combination.
Yes we literally need a full squad rebuild.
That’s a lot. Would you say Conte has improved any of the players he’s inherited?
We are going through a similar process under Ten Hag. I guess my only concern with Spurs is I genuinely can’t see what style of football Conte is looking for. That should surely be embedded by now irrespective. Again, I don’t watch you every week though hence my questions.
You surely need more players able to rotate without comprimising effectiveness, yet the bigger point is any team needs more quality to compete with City... and no team apart Newcastle can compete on that front, not even United or Madrid. PSG is a different kind, it's just a puppet club for Qatar and we will see what happens with them once the WC is over and all their interest in sportwashing almost disappears.
I think he is trying to play to our strengths while covering our weaknesses. I don't think he trusts our defence at all which is where most of our investment needs to focus.
I mean, all these preposterous posts
Arsenal drawing their game today makes the race open even for United, but the perennial sh*tting on Conte is childish, really... Spurs are short and gassed by now, there is no reason to imply they are going to collapse in two weeks.Said over a month ago that their results would eventually match their performances.
Conte is a system coach but the problem now is that his system doesnt work in todays conditions in England.. all of the top teams including the midtable ones are using high press as their weapon and Conte is unable to compete with that. Every time his team is properly pressed by the opposition is a disaster for his tactics and preparations before the game..
He is the Anti Christ of entertainment.
I mean, all these preposterous posts
Not for the first time Spurs have been booed off at half time. Not for the first time I’ve watched them and can’t work out what their style of play is.
Conte has been given money in both January and in the Summer. He’s brought in a number of players. I’m simply asking what the philosophy and long term vision is at the club as I can’t understand it myself.
Take a lie down.
Conte’s style can’t work with the duds they have at wing back and midfield. Bissouma and Royal have no business playing in the Premier League.
Bissouma was one of the best midfielders in the league last year. Agree on Royal though.
Conte's football is just Mourinho's football with a bit more running
There is no long term, stop pretending they are pretending to do who knows what...
They said that about Schneiderlin at one time. Some players just can’t make the move.
Well the Spurs fan here is telling us it is a long term project which needs at least another two windows?
Bit harsh considering this is only his third start for us.
Do you honestly believe Conte is even going to be around after 2 more summer transfer windows? History says it’s very unlikely. Already strong links with a return to Juventus.
Brighton last year played miles better football than Spurs are this year. I don't think he would be world class, but if he was at Chelsea, United, or Liverpool, I think he would look much more similar to last season than what he has shown this year. Him and Hoijberg together is not really an inspiring midfield in a team already playing a back 3 with relatively uninspiring wingbacks. They are way over-reliant on Kane dropping deep to be a creative threat for them.
Yeah I don't see why not. I'd say there is every chance he signs a new contract with us.
Spurs fan will forget him as soon as he's gone, with or without a trophy. He's just a glorified caretaker asked for stabilising the floor after Nuno's collapse.
Maybe. Time will tell.
Newcastle are taking time wasting to next level