Spurs 2018/19

Would be very interesting to look back on a lot of the comments about Spurs (including from Spurs fans too) in this thread at the beginning of the season. :D

I doubt it would align with a club currently sitting 2nd, 6 points off 1st, in SF of league cup and last 16 of CL. Not doing too bad so far!

Liverpool now undoubtedly the favourites but all we can do is carry on winning and hope Liverpool slip up. I don't feel they've had a hiccup yet and we have to be ready if/when they do.
 
africanspur said:
Would be very interesting to look back on a lot of the comments about Spurs (including from Spurs fans too) in this thread at the beginning of the season. :D

I doubt it would align with a club currently sitting 2nd, 6 points off 1st, in SF of league cup and last 16 of CL. Not doing too bad so far!

Liverpool now undoubtedly the favourites but all we can do is carry on winning and hope Liverpool slip up. I don't feel they've had a hiccup yet and we have to be ready if/when they do.
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A lot of it was doom-laden predictions: Spurs haven't signed any new players during the summer (a first in the Prem for any club) and so will be left behind.

As ever, the virtues of continuity, squad stability, excellent coaching and bringing through academy players were all dismissed in favour of shiny new toys.
 
feck sake Liverpool with 6 points lead. Hope Spurs win it now even it might minimize the chance that Poch coming to United.
 
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GlastonSpur said:
A lot of it was doom-laden predictions: Spurs haven't signed any new players during the summer (a first in the Prem for any club) and so will be left behind.

As ever, the virtues of continuity, squad stability, excellent coaching and bringing through academy players were all dismissed in favour of shiny new toys.
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I have never understood this fascination with bringing in a conveyor belt of players otherwise you well fall behind nonsense, Successful teams in past used to have similar teams year on year with a player coming in here & there. What you say is true.
 
fallengt said:
feck sake Liverpool with 6 points lead. Hope Spurs win it now even that minimize the chance that Poch coming to United.
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On the contrary, if Poch stops Liverpool from winning the league, there couldn't be a better qualification for becoming the United manager.:)
 
fallengt said:
feck sake Liverpool with 6 points lead. Hope Spurs win it now even that minimize the chance that Poch coming to United.
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In an ideal world, OGS will prove himself more than capable in the role and be given a shot at the job full-time, so there will be no need to chase Poch. It may be too soon to lure him away from Spurs anyway, I genuinely think he will want to stay and assist with the new stadium move.

Truth be told, I'd take losing out on Poch if it meant preventing Liverpool from winning the league.

Come on you Spuds!
 
GlastonSpur said:
A lot of it was doom-laden predictions: Spurs haven't signed any new players during the summer (a first in the Prem for any club) and so will be left behind.

As ever, the virtues of continuity, squad stability, excellent coaching and bringing through academy players were all dismissed in favour of shiny new toys.
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Let’s at least wait until the end of the season before we start this. Our lack of investment could still very much come back to bite us at some point.

So far we’ve coped fantastically, we’re fortunate to have a manager that is capable of lifting players to another level, who could have imagined Sissokos recent form?
 
GlastonSpur said:
A lot of it was doom-laden predictions: Spurs haven't signed any new players during the summer (a first in the Prem for any club) and so will be left behind.

As ever, the virtues of continuity, squad stability, excellent coaching and bringing through academy players were all dismissed in favour of shiny new toys.
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There is still half a season to be played. The doom-laden predictions may still bore fruit if/when Spurs crash out of the cups. Restarting the conversation of Pochettino's future.

Continuity and squad stability is important but it's hardly worth celebrating you haven't signed a player.
 
Guy Incognito said:
There is still half a season to be played. The doom-laden predictions may still bore fruit if/when Spurs crash out of the cups. Restarting the conversation of Pochettino's future.

Continuity and squad stability is important but it's hardly worth celebrating you haven't signed a player.
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Which is why not a single person did that.

It was very tentatively argued that it's not the end of the world that they didn't sign anybody and that they're still in a very good position because they have a young squad (that was the far end on the spectrum of positivity).

That still holds, whether they go on to challenge for the title or not.
 
fecking win that please. Dont care if Poch comes to us or not but just don't let Liverpool win it
 
its a sad day when you’re relying on spurs to do you a favour.

In all seriousness though, surely in Jan you add a couple of quality additions? The momentum is with you and could really help you push for a title challenge.
 
Lash said:
its a sad day when you’re relying on spurs to do you a favour.

In all seriousness though, surely in Jan you add a couple of quality additions? The momentum is with you and could really help you push for a title challenge.
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Honestly not expecting us to do any business in January.
 
Yup come on Spurs. You have my full backing. Stop the scousers and win a trophy for once will you. Give your manager a great send off.
 
balaks said:
Honestly not expecting us to do any business in January.
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No, I mean, I expect that also. Imagine if you could get a Quality CM/DM in though. It would be a huge boost, I think that’s what you’re truly missing for a real challenge.
 
Lash said:
No, I mean, I expect that also. Imagine if you could get a Quality CM/DM in though. It would be a huge boost, I think that’s what you’re truly missing for a real challenge.
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I agree it would be great, just can't see it happening.
 
balaks said:
Honestly not expecting us to do any business in January.
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If Levy doesn't back Poch in the upcoming window and Spurs begin to falter later in the season when fatigue inevitably kicks in, then he may as well pack Poch's bags for him.

It's times like this, being within 6 points of first spot and in with a genuine chance at the title, that your chairman needs to step up and put his money where his mouth is. You would have to imagine Poch feels the same way given how speaks of ambition and winning the title with Spurs. He may never get a better chance.
 
Random Task said:
If Levy doesn't back Poch in the upcoming window and Spurs begin to falter later in the season when fatigue inevitably kicks in, then he may as well pack Poch's bags for him.

It's times like this, being within 6 points of first spot and in with a genuine chance at the title, that your chairman needs to step up and put his money where his mouth is. You would have to imagine Poch feels the same way given how speaks of ambition and winning the title with Spurs. He may never get a better chance.
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Yeah I tend to agree but we rarely do much business in January and cash seems tight. That said, if Poch says he wants somebody in then I'd like to think Levy would back him or as you say it would be very foolish given the current situation.
 
balaks said:
Yeah I tend to agree but we rarely do much business in January and cash seems tight. That said, if Poch says he wants somebody in then I'd like to think Levy would back him or as you say it would be very foolish given the current situation.
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Your starting 11 is strong anyway. To buy a player to improve that will be costly even more so in January. I can't see you doing any serious business.
 
Can certainly finish second.

Just think the projected points total is too high for them to finish 1st.
 
balaks said:
Yeah I tend to agree but we rarely do much business in January and cash seems tight. That said, if Poch says he wants somebody in then I'd like to think Levy would back him or as you say it would be very foolish given the current situation.
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Mate if Poch has identified a couple of players and Levy doesn't play ball then you guys should be calling for his head. 6 points off the top, best points total ever under a guy who is the best manager you have had in the Premier League era. Levy needs to trust him and make a push to back him at as much cost as can be afforded. Those signings could even be the difference needed in a tough European tie. Obviously the stadium is a huge deal but you have to grab your chances in this League when it presents itself. It'll be bittersweet moving to a new stadium just to falter this year and possibly piss Poch off enough that he demands to leave (even if not for us, Real are looking for a manager). The way I see it is that Chelsea will be better next year, Arsenal seem on an upward curve and United will more than likely get it right at some stage. We dominated the PL for nearly it's entire existence but that seems unlikely to be achieved again anywhere near the same way. Spurs need to make a statement this season, at the very least do everything you ca as a club to win it. If that isn't enough then fair enough and build from there but I can't imagine Poch will be happy if he isn't afforded what he thinks he needs to push for it this season.
 
All Utd fans need to come in here and follow the chorus of oh when the spurs go marching in. Led by Glastonspur of course. :D
 
So we're reduced to hoping Spurs win the title. :lol:

I have no idea of they can actually do it, but their history of underperforming in crunch games must be something they overcome - they need to pick up points against the other top four sides. The lack of squad depth as compared to Liverpool and City must also be a concern, they need reinforcements in January.

The fact that they are in the discussion despite being heavily out spent by all their competition is remarkable and lends credit to Poch's abilities.
 
Gandalf Greyhame said:
So we're reduced to hoping Spurs win the title. :lol:

I have no idea of they can actually do it, but their history of underperforming in crunch games must be something they overcome - they need to pick up points against the other top four sides. The lack of squad depth as compared to Liverpool and City must also be a concern, they need reinforcements in January.

The fact that they are in the discussion despite being heavily out spent by all their competition is remarkable and lends credit to Poch's abilities.
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Nope, it's how I feel every single season. If United aren't winning it, and it's not a Leicester springing a giant surprise, Spurs 24/7, 365days a year.
 
Playing some excellent football for sure, am interested to see how they do with 8 games under a month from Saturday against Wolves. A couple of big matches including the League Cup Semi Finals.
 
Guy Incognito said:
There is still half a season to be played. The doom-laden predictions may still bore fruit if/when Spurs crash out of the cups. Restarting the conversation of Pochettino's future.

Continuity and squad stability is important but it's hardly worth celebrating you haven't signed a player.
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I'm not celebrating it, I'm just pointing out that if you already have a talented squad, one where every player is fully integrated into the manager's style of play and knows their role inside-out, the need for new players is much less than otherwise. And having a conveyor belt of good academy players makes the need for new players even less pressing.

I said this both in the summer and before that.

We tried for a couple of players, didn't get them for whatever reasons, but it hasn't been the big setback that some tried to paint it as.
 
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