Mourino has net spent £315m on transfers in the two years since he took over. That's more than six times as much as Pochettino has net spent in four years. Averaged out per year, means that Mourinho has spent more than twelve times as much per year in net terms.
But he needs backing!
I see. Righty-ho.
This is the Spurs thread?I'm struggling to see why you're debating grammatical semantics yet ignoring the point I made. Surely, as you say, Jose shouldn't be 'finished as Man Utd manager' because of that lovely League Cup trophy that you love to bleat on about from a couple of seasons back?
I wonder what the odds are on me being able to pull this post up before Christmas. Probably quite low.
I wonder why? Not like Manchester Utd have sacked their last two managers and are currently managed by someone who was sacked from his last job three months into the season, whom half of their fan base are calling to be sacked three games into the season
This.
As much as I do think we're fully capable of top four, and as much as it looks like United are struggling ...
It's a shame for you guys as you have just had a great win and you have people like @GlastonSpur and @ShadesOfTomato trying to dick swing and wind up the United fans in your thread. Should be thread banned.
Agreed. Celebrate a great win and focus on ourselves ffs, I'm pretty sure United fans have enough discussion about fecking Mourinho on the forum, and are perfectly aware of the issues with their team without us having a dig.
Thanks. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on United however I won't take up the Spurs thread.
Seemed to me that Spurs played what is best described as 4-2-2-2 - Kane / Lucas up top, Eriksen just behind and on the right, Alli his counterpart on the left, with Dembele / Dier holding in midfield. Frankly, I don't think Spurs were particularly worried about United's wide play, hence why they were comfortable with such an aggressive system. It also might have been a reaction to United's 3 at the back - having two forwards press an error-prone back 3 is advantageous. Lucas dropped back a bit defensively on the right (possibly to counter Shaw's good play), but for the most part stayed high and central.
He was, and he excelled there. Don't think we'll be going with it for every game, but in matches where Kane can find himself starved of the ball (which has happened in previous games vs you) a partner like Lucas can be a real asset.
Totally agree with all of this - Dembele is a monster of a player and for me it's especially telling that he is always cited by teammates as being the best dribbler, passer, strongest, etc. He reminds me a bit of Barcelona-era Yaya Toure - an absolute tank of a deep lying midfielder with all the technical qualities one could ever ask for.
The only weakness Dembele has is that he is slow in releasing the ball forward, his moments of brilliance in carrying the ball covers this but his attacking ability both in shooting and releasing the ball quickly and effectively is frustrating. Winks on the other hand doesn’t have the physical attributes of Dembele but damn he is always looking forward. Having said that I want to keep Dembele, he has an important role in the the 1st team.
That's fair; I suppose when you're one of the best dribblers statistically in Europe one might be somewhat reluctant to pass the ball. I do think his ability to carry the ball has outstripped his ability to pass; it will be interesting to see if he can adjust to a deeper role where he is restricted in his vertical movements.
Looks like it will be Jose's 3rd season syndrome this year .. I am not optimistic about this season, and unless we go on a 7-8 games winning run, I don't think we will get top 4 ..
Not very likely unless he is not happy with Levy or the directions of the club. Poch often talks about wanting to be a long term manager (like Sir Alex and Wenger) and just signed a new contract this summer.
Good to see Liverpool fans finally crawling out of their woodwork. Boom bust cycle is at it's peak.
Good to see Liverpool fans finally crawling out of their woodwork. Boom bust cycle is at it's peak.
Like I said, boom bust cycle at it's peak.
We'll do ok, but wont win the league.
Watching the battle for 6th might be a hoot though.
Won't happen imo. I think hes committed to Spurs ala Wenger to Arsenal. He might get frustrated if they don't back him in the transfer market and start selling his best players though.
He's the Paul McGrath/Ledley King of Midfielders. If he had a fully
Lol. He's take the job in a heartbeat. Assuming he was promised the world, obviously.
What utter shite.
No chance, we're a poison chalice right now. We're like the England Manager, high risk, little reward. A true career killer.
It is only 3 games in, but realistically lets not act like Spurs smashing United at Old Trafford isn't an ominous sign, especially straight after losing to Brighton. Its not the points and the gap but more the manner of the performances.
Spurs will start to fade when the Champions League starts up, had the same problem last year. Squad strength still isn't quite there yet.
Where did I say that?
6 years, but thanks anyway.
Show me a quote from any red on here who's said we'll win the league.
So how exactly is it boom bust if our expectations are in line with reality and no one has said we will/should win the league? But by all means, keep trying to create that narrative so you can laugh at our imaginary expectations afterwards.
So much sense in one post
I haven't said anything about expectations. So don't get your panties in a twist.
Honestly do not think there is any chance he would go to Utd at the moment - 3 or 4 years in the future who knows but at the moment and for the forseeable future I don't see why he would want to leave Spurs and go to a club that appears to be all over the place at the moment, albeit a bigger club.
