What do we think? Jose to show the world he's still a great coach or monstrous meltdown?
They've apparently signed Joe Hart today, which is nice.
They've apparently signed Joe Hart today, which is nice.
Hart is only 33, as a goalie he's got a few years left if he wants them.Guess Hart rather be 3rd choice keeper at a half decent club rather than first choice at a lesser team
Not sure given they all downed tools under him towards the end.If Poch gets a big job, is there a realistic change he tried to nab a few Spurs players? Does he have a strong connection with any?
We need a right back - 2 if we manage to sell Aurier (hoping we do) - we already have signed CMDef - if we sell Lamela then I can see us going to a young attacking player - looks very likely we will finally sign a decent striker as backup for (or playing up front with) Kane. I don't think we need a CB as we still have Toby there with Dier, Sanchez, Tanganga and possibly Foyth (though I suspect he will either be loaned or sold). I don't think we are far away - we have a strong spine of the team Lloris, Toby, Hojbjerg/Lo Celso, Son, Kane.Too much holes to cover in just one window: a solid CB, a solid RB, a reliable CMDef that can both defend and distribute, 1 more creative option for the wings and a back-up to Kane that will score at least 10+ goals.
If Aurier remains their main RB and they don't hire a CB and lack distribution from the back, it's a recipe for disaster.
Forgot about hojberg: I actually rate him high and I think people will be positively surprised: he's not a world class beater but he does his job well and has some nice corner kick taking skills on his pocket. A very disciplined player with a nice touch of bravado.We need a right back - 2 if we manage to sell Aurier (hoping we do) - we already have signed CMDef - if we sell Lamela then I can see us going to a young attacking player - looks very likely we will finally sign a decent striker as backup for (or playing up front with) Kane. I don't think we need a CB as we still have Toby there with Dier, Sanchez, Tanganga and possibly Foyth (though I suspect he will either be loaned or sold). I don't think we are far away - we have a strong spine of the team Lloris, Toby, Hojbjerg/Lo Celso, Son, Kane.
The key for me is what we do with N'dombele - do we sell him and replace him this window or do we hope that he sorts himself out and starts fighting for his place. That is the big unknown at the moment - if it was me I'd get rid. The current rumour going about is that we sell N'dombele and try to get Sabitzer in as a replacement, I'd be very happy with that.
Dier has said that he now is a central defender and will remain one for the rest of his career - which is good because I think he is much better in defense than in midfield. I also really like Tanganga, he has all the attributes of a top class defender and I really hope he continues to develop, recently signed a new contract which is great news.Forgot about hojberg: I actually rate him high and I think people will be positively surprised: he's not a world class beater but he does his job well and has some nice corner kick taking skills on his pocket. A very disciplined player with a nice touch of bravado.
Selling NDombele sounds an easy task due to his reputation still be up in the market, but it will depend on him to lower his wages a bit if he moves outside EPL.
Doubt about Sabitzer: Leipzig players value are sky rocket right now, it's easy for them to speculate their players value. I would stay away from them in this market window.
About the CB: if Dier agrees to stay in that position, problem solved I guess. He was deployed there at Sporting, shouldn't be that uncomfortable for him. I actually rate Tanganga: aggressive and never gives up.
I still think you need a more creative and goals source to compete for top 4. Unless Ali becomes to his former self again.
Dier-Sanchez combination in that Sheffield United away game was one of the worst defensive performances from a top level team I've seen this season (just needed David Luiz in to complete the set). You surely can't be happy at Sheffield united strikers just being unmarked in 6 yard box and tapping in as two of the goals were.Dier has said that he now is a central defender and will remain one for the rest of his career - which is good because I think he is much better in defense than in midfield. I also really like Tanganga, he has all the attributes of a top class defender and I really hope he continues to develop, recently signed a new contract which is great news.
I agree about Dele - there is a fantastic asset in there somewhere but we haven't yet managed to get the best out of him - I think Jose will change our tactics to more of a 4-4-2 and will try Dele as second striker (with a new striker in rotation also - possibly Callum Wilson if rumours are to be believed)
Toby is our best defender and without him we do struggle as he is a leader back there. Dier is a decent defender and I rate Sanchez. Neither are really top class though but I think we do have enough at the back to not worry about it (apart from right back which needs sorted ASAP). The main problem for us recently has been the lack of a proper defensive midfielder to protect the defense more - now we have that so I hope that will greatly help solidify our defensive shape. They will make the odd individual mistake but I'm confident that defense should not be a big problem for us going forward due to the system Jose will implement. We will need a Toby replacement next year though and I expect us to bring in somebody probably next summer (unless an opportunity for somebody becomes available before then)Dier-Sanchez combination in that Sheffield United away game was one of the worst defensive performances from a top level team I've seen this season (just needed David Luiz in to complete the set). You surely can't be happy at Sheffield united strikers just being unmarked in 6 yard box and tapping in as two of the goals were.
Think your best bet is just hope Toby gets back to level of 2-3 years ago as he's not that old and find an experienced old head from somewhere as I don't rate Sanchez as a top level CB either.
Hope not as I personally don't rate him.I imagine they'll be interested in Semedo.
Trolling? While I agree that his attacking input has been top notch in numbers under Mourinho, he costed them so many points you can't really say something like that.Never quite rated Aurier but I think he's been brilliant for Mourinho. Just very good at both ends of the pitch. Harry Kane fit, maybe an uninterrupted Son season. It's really about Mourinho here like so often. If he's got a group of players that listen to him and like what he does he'll take them far for at least a little while. Their back 4 leaves something to be desired but I think the tactics will make up for that. Top 4 will be harder next season for sure.
Show meTrolling? While I agree that his attacking input has been top notch in numbers under Mourinho, he costed them so many points you can't really say something like that.
Are you really serious? Have you not seen Spurs games last season? As I said, his attacking and athletic input is great, but he's an accident waiting for happen.Show me
Yes I did and I thought that he played a lot better under Mourinho than previous managers. We can differ on how we rate him as a player but you claimed he cost them points which is not subjective. Do you have anything to back that up? Statistically he was one of their best players last season and one of their few players who were consistent.Are you really serious? Have you not seen Spurs games last season? As I said, his attacking and athletic input is great, but he's an accident waiting for happen.
That's infinity more than we won under the last 9 months of Pochettino.Can see them finishing 7th or 8th.
They won 4 away games last season. That's back to Martin Jol/Ramos level when they went months without winning an away game.
OK, I've seen some of the extended highlights and in fact despite having several brain farts, most of them didn't lead to an opponent goal, so clearly I was having a biased opinion. Eating the humble pieYes I did and I thought that he played a lot better under Mourinho than previous managers. We can differ on how we rate him as a player but you claimed he cost them points which is not subjective. Do you have anything to back that up? Statistically he was one of their best players last season and one of their few players who were consistent.
Fair enough. What I've seen from him under Mourinho is what people hope Bailly could be. Maybe Aurier just needed that trust or something, playing every game instead of being rotated with Trippier. Football is such a mental game that if you're able to enable your players you'll get more out of them and minimize their mistakes.OK, I've seen some of the extended highlights and in fact despite having several brain farts, most of them didn't lead to an opponent goal, so clearly I was having a biased opinion. Eating the humble pie