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  1. In Topic: Done Deals

    20 June 2025 - 08:13 AM

     JonB, on 20 June 2025 - 07:25 AM, said:

    Not sure disinterested just that he had other things on his mind which with the court case is likely to be expected. I'll agree with what others say in that dribbling and taking players on he's as good as anyone at this level but its at the end of that run that he isnt as good. Overhit crosses or shots flying over\hitting the side netting are pretty common. If he could sort that final end product he would be a major asset.

    Completely agree. I haven't seen anyone in L2 who can so comprehensively leave an opponent floundering with a sudden change of direction and burst of pace. If he could more consistently put in a better cross or shot, he'd be one of the most dangerous attackers at this level and possibly L1.

  2. In Topic: And The Manager Merrigoround Starts Again

    07 June 2025 - 10:47 PM

    View Postspireitetoo, on 07 June 2025 - 09:07 PM, said:

    The bloke had an injury crisis to rival cooks this season, had to blood many of the youngsters in the squad, rarely had a full 1st team all season, but had started putting things in place by bringing the younger players thru, clubs are too quick to sack these days, even cookie says that, he should have been given time to build on the cup win, and build his own squad..

    Agree with that, but I don't think he would ever have been capable of getting Spurs to compete at the top of the PL. Maintaining a high standard throughout a PL season is far harder than succeeding in a knock-out competition. I found it difficult from the start, to understand why the Spurs hierarchy thought Ange's success with Celtic in a totally uncompetitive Scottish league would translate into success in the PL which is on a completely different level. Let's be honest, Celtic could appoint the groundsman or the tea-lady as manager and they'd still walk the Scottish Premier League.

  3. In Topic: England For World Cup ?

    07 June 2025 - 10:25 PM

    View PostBrookie, on 07 June 2025 - 09:24 PM, said:

    Said it before, Tuchel will not blood players for the future given his remit and length of contract

    You're right. What a limited, short-term outlook we have now. The steady building through age-group teams that Southgate was overseeing at St George's park is being scrapped. What was the point of all that investment in bringing young players through, and gradually building stronger and stronger teams? Giving in to entitled 'fans' who expect instant success is a big mistake IMO. I think the result will be an even longer wait for a European Championship or World Cup victory.

  4. In Topic: England For World Cup ?

    07 June 2025 - 07:48 PM

    View Postlindave, on 07 June 2025 - 07:43 PM, said:

    The football from the women this week was just as bad, dont think that either side will be winning a trophy anytime soon.

    Agree, though I think the women under Weigman still have a better chance of progressing to the later stages than the men under Tuchel's leadership.

  5. In Topic: Transfer Rumours Summer '25

    05 June 2025 - 09:11 AM

    View PostWaller is my hero, on 05 June 2025 - 08:56 AM, said:

    I think several of the goals we conceded were primarily the result of individual errors—slips, poor touches, misplaced passes, and similar mistakes. These often come down to the defender’s quality and consistency.

    Top-class defenders rarely panic under pressure or make basic errors. Their composure and decision-making are what set them apart. At our level, players often fall short in those areas, which is why inconsistencies in performance can be so costly.

    More experienced defenders, especially those who’ve played at a higher level, don’t have to rely as much on pace—they compensate by reading the game better and positioning themselves more effectively.

    Correct; I saw Bobby Moore play many a time for West Ham and England when I lived in East London. He had about as much pace as Nora Batty, but his positional sense and reading of the game was so good he could keep out the likes of Pele and George Best. I'm not suggesting we can get a defender anywhere near that calibre at our level, but intelligent positional play can make up for a lack of sheer pace.

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