For once I'd like us to have a manager that lasts for more then a few weeks.
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For once I'd like us to have a manager that lasts for more then a few weeks.
the best moment of his life and he'd concerned with tottenham ffs
to be fair, the players are probably satiated for nearly a decade now
Taking bets on how long the new gaffer will last.
Top of the table, best goal difference.
They looked very good.
Not sure that's entirely them being amazing or QPR being absolute dog shite. Honestly, who would have thunk that 3 lumbering centre backs would have looked immobile against that kind of quick movement and passing?
The mind boggles.
Every 50/50 ball bounced in favour of Spurs in the first half as well. Challenges flying in from both sides and the ball just magically ends up two yards past the QPR defender with the Spurs player running unopposed into their half. Was good to watch. Really hope Ol Droopy Face is the first sacked.
that capoue fella is a beast. basically stopped every little move for qpr and let bentalab run the show.
lamela finally coming good as well.
Well well well. Above the scum.
was very impressed with spurs last night
ryan mason and stambouli were standouts
fazio is just an accident always waiting to happen.
erikson unfortunately imo is a waste at spurs, if he was at united he would be having a field day feeding RVP and Falcao.
Lloris reaffirmed my opinion that he is the best keeper in the prem but.
SB why does dembele not play as much anymore either? hes probably one of the better players in the league.
Mate, Ryan Mason has gone from strength to strength (especially in the last month).We really notice the loss of his energy when he isn't out there.
In relation to Dembele, I think he just doesn't move the ball quickly enough for Pochettino's liking. He has great quality on the ball, but he just takes a touch or two too many (every time). I think that the manager prefers that little bit of extra pace and energy in his defensive midfielders as well (hence Bentaleb and Mason preferred). If Dembele is going to get a run it will be in behind Kane, but obviously that's only when Eriksen is unavailable.
Spurs steely defence impressive
How good were these cunce last night.
long way to go yet
harry kane
https://twitter.com/BBCSporf/status/...308544/photo/1
Spuds release season highlight DVD already
I want to have kids to Harry Kane.
lad did it again
The best tweet to come out of that game was
"Even if the pitch was covered in flames, I don't think Dembele would move with any sort of urgency"
Quote:
Mauricio Pochettino and sustainability
I wrote plenty about the manner of Spurs' victory in 16 Conclusions, but it is important to note that this was a game won in the planning and detail, rather than by fluke or generated by the emotional melee of an intense derby atmosphere. Whilst Arsenal looked tired during the second half (having played 33 matches this season), Spurs seemed fresh. This was their 40th game of the campaign.
It is a hallmark of Mauricio Pochettino's tenure at White Hart Lane. Spurs have won 12 points in the last five minutes of matches, twice as many as any other side. 28% of their points gained in 6% of the match - it's an eye-opening statistic.
"We had a great pre-season," Harry Kane said when asked of the reason for such a record. "As the season has gone on we've got fitter and fitter. We've got better and I think that showed again. We looked stronger and I think we can keep that going for as long as possible. I feel fitter. I feel the fittest I've ever felt."
In late July, Christian Eriksen also remarked on the commitment demanded from Pochettino. "It's been a hard pre-season," he said. "We've been getting closer to where we want to be when the season starts. It is pretty hard. The first few weeks there were times when we went to bed pretty early. There have been double sessions two times a week when we were training at 10 o' clock and then again at 4, so it's a long day. Mentally as well it's pretty hard but it's fun to play football, so it's alright." The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and nothing tastes sweeter than derby victory.
There is also a sustainability to this improvement under Pochettino. Tim Sherwood must be credited with the development of Nabil Bentaleb, but the relative youth of this Spurs squad allows the glass ceiling to be smashed. Eight of the starting XI against Arsenal were aged 24 or under. This team had the youngest average age of any Premier League team this season, and it gave one of the most complete performances.
"This is our philosophy," Pochettino said of his trusting in youth. "It was our philosophy at Espanyol, Southampton and now here. Why not? If you have players with potential for first team, why not? This is our identity. We have to give these players opportunities to show their value. Maybe we are brave." Stirring stuff.
This is Tottenham, so there will be always those wary of one step forward and two more back. Many supporters are focused only on a top-four place, but sometimes you have to look at the bigger picture. Football isn't just about the Champions League, it's about fans feeling that a plan is in place, that proaction is being preferred to reaction. It's about knowing foundations are being laid, rather than fancy houses built on sand.
Whatever happens this season, it feels like Spurs supporters are finally falling back in love with their club again. Pochettino deserves immense credit for effecting that transformation in such a brief time period.
This was on Football365 and perfectly sums up my feelings around the current Spurs team.
Balo :wub:
Its Happened Again
Its happened Again
tottenham Hotspur
Its happened again
St Totteringhams day/Night
Pretty quiet over here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WlO_xeeS2E
glad finally realised but when does the delusion start again
Oswaldo Ardiles..........saw him play in "London" 1985/87 ish but remember him better as a Argentina 78 legend.......
Hey guys.
get your house on spurs
yid army
always been my second team
I'll just leave this here:
https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.ne...f5e0c39db5f109
Great legs!
Shame we ran out of them just a little early. Tough ask for us to get their now and I think Leicester will go on with it. Couldn't be prouder of the spurs lads though for their efforts, its been n amazing ride this year with more to come if Pochettino doesn't wander off in the summer.
2-0 and you ****ed it up
2-0 and you ****ed it up
Only Spuds could finish above Chelsea City United Pool and the Arsenal and not win the League
I'm beginning to suspect some of you don't actually know who that is