[Knarf44]

Here's an interesting article I read via the SC website that seeks to explain AVB's tactical philosophy gained from his time at Porto and Chelski and how it might apply to the current Spurs squad:

http://www.eplindex.com/15759/andre-...tenham-hotspur

[soulboy77]

Originally Posted by Knarf44

Here's an interesting article I read via the SC website that seeks to explain AVB's tactical philosophy gained from his time at Porto and Chelski and how it might apply to the current Spurs squad:

http://www.eplindex.com/15759/andre-...tenham-hotspur

If we can hold onto to our decent players we still need that top striker capable of getting on the score sheet regularly for AVB's system to work.

[Deep Purple]

Originally Posted by Knarf44

It'll also be interesting to see if GDS decides to stay in the hope that he might get more games.

I dont see him, or Gomes, improving what we have. GDS just doesn't seem suited to our league, and whenever he has played, he hasn't done anything.

I'm not sure who you would leave out to give him a game.

As for Gomes. He was shell shocked, and a laibility, which is why we got Friedal, who had an excellent season.

Gomes is the right age, and if he can prove his worth he may turn things around, but the first mistake he makes will make everyone nervous again, and get him edgy.

He may be another who would benefit from a move abroad.

[JasonWatkins]

Now we have AVB threatening to pull out of talks ..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...-manager-talks

André Villas-Boas is threatening to pull out of talks about replacing Harry Redknapp at Tottenham Hotspur after discovering the club are still speaking to other candidates at the same time as talking to him about the job.

Villas-Boas's information is also that Tottenham will sell Luka Modric to Real Madrid this summer and, though that has not put him off the idea of returning to London, the former Chelsea manager is unhappy about what he perceives as mixed signals from White Hart Lane. In particular, he is unimpressed the chairman, Daniel Levy, is still considering other options despite holding lengthy talks with him over the last week about him taking over from the sacked Redknapp.

Never a dull moment eh?

[Woodentop]

Originally Posted by Deep Purple

http://hereisthecity.com/2012/06/20/...r-villas-boas/

According to this, AVB will be offered the job today.

Didn't quite manage that then. This is all speculation based on who is available or likely to be soon. Not one paper has any information from the important source, Levy himself and it's a case of name someone, give a reasonable explanation and hope you are proven lucky. If not try another and another.

Nonsense pure and utter.

[Knarf44]

No direct quotes from Boas or his Agent so the whole article is based on rumour and conjecture largely I guess with the Sun's story about certain Chelski players saying he was a nightmare to work with as its foundation.

Already there is a growing sniping campaign by the press about AVB. What are they scared of - that he might actually be successful with us?

[Steve AWOL]

Originally Posted by Knarf44

No direct quotes from Boas or his Agent so the whole article is based on rumour and conjecture largely I guess with the Sun's story about certain Chelski players saying he was a nightmare to work with as its foundation.

Already there is a growing sniping campaign by the press about AVB. What are they scared of - that he might actually be successful with us?

It is annoying the way the tabloids love certain managers but will rip into most for seemingly no good reason, such as they did when Hodgson was appointed England manager over their beloved Redknapp. Fingers crossed whomever is our manager next season gets off to a flying start, otherwise the tabloids are going to have a field day at our expense.

Nice to see Levy given some credit in this article, in stark contrast to the abuse in most of the tabloids:

Spurs face tough decision replacing Harry Redknapp - Neil Ashton | Mail Online

...To his credit, Levy is being thorough and taking his time before appointing a manager who will be under considerable pressure to perform.

Despite the hostile reaction to Redknapp’s departure, Levy is a good man with the club’s best interests at heart.

Aside from the chairman’s report in the club’s annual accounts, he is always likely to come off second best in the PR stakes he rarely speaks to the media...

[Pee]

Despite the hostile reaction to Redknapp’s departure, Levy is a good man with the club’s best interests at heart

this is the bit most people seem to be either missing or ignoring, and the same definitely could not be said about 'Arry. does Levy make mistakes? of course, just like any other human being. HUGE mistakes even. but we've come on leaps and bounds during his tenure here, and I think he ought to be given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to taking and making decisions he feels will be of most benefit to the club long-term.

[Deep Purple]

Originally Posted by Pee

this is the bit most people seem to be either missing or ignoring, and the same definitely could not be said about 'Arry. does Levy make mistakes? of course, just like any other human being. HUGE mistakes even. but we've come on leaps and bounds during his tenure here, and I think he ought to be given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to taking and making decisions he feels will be of most benefit to the club long-term.

We have come on greatly, but I dont think he understands football too much. His approach has been towards business, which is important, but I'm not sure he gets the balance right.

We have had two decent spells under him, with Jol, and Redknapp, and he's sacked them both!

[Steve AWOL]

Originally Posted by Deep Purple

We have come on greatly, but I dont think he understands football too much. His approach has been towards business, which is important, but I'm not sure he gets the balance right.

We have had two decent spells under him, with Jol, and Redknapp, and he's sacked them both!

It does seem to be the way of Tottenham chairmen to constantly chop and change managers, can only hope for the stability that ManU and ARSEnal have enjoyed at our club some day... On the upside, at least Levy is doing a much better job as chairman than Sir Alan!!

[Pee]

to be fair, as none of us have any personal knowledge of the guy, all we have to go on is his public image as portrayed by the media. we've no idea what he does or doesn't understand about football, and how to run a football club, but the fact that we are performing far better on and off the pitch in comparison to 11 years ago when he took over would suggest he knows what he's doing, and gets it right more often than he gets it wrong.

[Deep Purple]

Originally Posted by Pee

to be fair, as none of us have any personal knowledge of the guy, all we have to go on is his public image as portrayed by the media. we've no idea what he does or doesn't understand about football, and how to run a football club, but the fact that we are performing far better on and off the pitch in comparison to 11 years ago when he took over would suggest he knows what he's doing, and gets it right more often than he gets it wrong.

During that time we've had two managers that had a degree of success, and he sacked them both. The other managers did nothing.

Is it him, or the managers who led us to the differing levels of performance during his time?

[Pee]

that's like me asking was it the managers or the players that got us to where we are? there's no one correct answer, it's a combination of a number of different factors. we can speculate all we like, but he is the one constant over the last 11 years. he must be doing something right.

[Deep Purple]

Originally Posted by Pee

that's like me asking was it the managers or the players that got us to where we are? there's no one correct answer, it's a combination of a number of different factors. we can speculate all we like, but he is the one constant over the last 11 years. he must be doing something right.

I prefer to think most of what happens in footballing terms is down to the manager and coaches working with the players. I cant see him doing anything towards that.

During his eleven years we have had some rough times too, but the two good spells we had ended up with him sacking the managers.

You've blamed Harry for all that went on with the team, but you're now suggesting Levy is the mastermind.

[Pee]

I've actually said it's a combination of a number of factors. but as usual, you'll only focus on the parts that support your argument and ignore the rest.

[Deep Purple]

Originally Posted by Pee

I've actually said it's a combination of a number of factors. but as usual, you'll only focus on the parts that support your argument and ignore the rest.

You've spent the last year claiming Harry is dragging us down, and that we should be doing better.

Now he's gone, you're telling us Levy has got us where we are, and that is doing things right.

I still see him grinning when we conceded against Getaffe, and he looked as though he'd got the result he wanted to justify sacking Jol.

I see his devious way of getting rid of Graham, his sacking of Hoddle, with no back up plan, leaving Pleat to take over for nearly a season.

I see him finally getting the system he wants with Santini and Ramos, who were both hopeless for us.

I see him dithering over money when it comes to transfers.

I see Redknapp saving the day for him, by turning things round, and taking us further than expected. His reward? The sack!

I think we are where we are in spite of him, rather than because of him. He got lucky with Jol, and Redknapp, but couldn't see it.

[Pee]

you see what you want to see, in other words.

moving on...

[shelleyj89]

I don't think we're where we are in spite of him. There's a reason why we've been able to break into the top for, and into the CL, despite paying wages nowhere near what the other teams do. Because Levy runs the club extremely well. You may not like how he has treated certain managers, but he's played a big part in getting us where we are today.

[kimindex]

Apparently, Mido has signed for Barnsley! Those were the days!

We'll get them in a cup and he'll score, of course.

Also from Ben Pearce re Moyes:

Asked if he'll be Everton manager he said: "All I can say is there's been no contact from Spurs"

[JasonWatkins]

Ahh good old Mido. I remember him

One of the rare players who just wanted to play football for the joy of playing. I bet him and Benni would have gotten on well.

[shelleyj89]

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

Ahh good old Mido. I remember him

One of the rare players who just wanted to play football for the joy of playing. I bet him and Benni would have gotten on well.

Their paths would have crossed. Benni signed in 2006, and Mido left in in 2007.

I always liked Mido. I remember he scored a class goal against West Ham.

[JasonWatkins]

Would that be this one ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWfDEsKVpBs

Set up by some fella called Davids apparently

[shelleyj89]

^Can't watch it, but if his head is almost shaved, and he runs off to the corner flag with his shirt off to celebrate, and skids on his knees, then yes, it's that one!

[JasonWatkins]

Originally Posted by shelleyj89

^Can't watch it, but if his head is almost shaved, and he runs off to the corner flag with his shirt off to celebrate, and skids on his knees, then yes, it's that one!

yep, that's the one. flicks it up with his foot and then sticks it in from a very tight angle. (said the actress to the vicar .. *ahem*)

[shelleyj89]

Yeah, that's it. Good goal.