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  1. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    That's because we are throwing a load of stuff at a wall in the hope that some sticks and have been for some time. A Rice/VVD type signing only happens when a manager knows exactly what they need and have most other positions under control.
  2. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    100%. The time for tweaks and small details is 18-24 months in. Right now there is no real value in short-term gains if they don't feed into the main philosophy. It was never going to be plain sailing. We've done the reactive/pragmatic thing and mostly hated it. Currently, ten Hag is in...
  3. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    This team is currently devoid of all confidence and belief. Its painful to see. I just want to see some fire and bravery, and mostly some bollocks from this lot against Liverpool. Make it happen Ange.
  4. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    I saw a stat the other day that suggested we have spent around £30m less than them since Arteta arrived. The level of spending has changed since Poch left.
  5. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    Another painfully frustrating end to a season. Liked how we responded after HT but we were wasteful and naive again. Stupid fouls punished and we end up giving Chelsea a comfortable win. Attack has become a total shambles. I'm hoping it's a season we'll look back on as a painful necessity...
  6. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    I genuinely think he will get time from Levy especially. I have a feeling the failure of the Jose/Nuno/Conte hires weigh heavily on him and he is now acutely aware of what we as a club need to do to properly contend. Firstly in terms of style, which IMO Ange fits, and secondly in terms of...
  7. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    Totally agree. It's taken 5 years of constant direction for Arsenal to mature and focus on the 'details'. That's because for most of their squad the system is second nature. That's said they were still fortunate with how the goals fell today. They are getting praised for their resiliency but...
  8. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    100%. Rome wasn't built in a day. We need to stick by him and give him time to work. You only have to look at that lot as a perfect example. Backing a coach long term is the right way. Ange is a class act as a person and in interviews and he's here to win, not collect a paycheck or a top 4...
  9. SpartanSpur

    Match Threads Spurs vs Wolves

    Conte had Harry Kane and didn't have anywhere near as many injury issues to contend with. We were pretty competitive until he basically gave up after the world cup break. It's amazing how people try to skew things when they are feeling down and negative. We got done by a well coached team that...
  10. SpartanSpur

    Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

    I'm absolutely keeping the faith. I get people are frustrated but progress is never going to be a straight line. We may only have one game a week but the disruption this season has been mad. Even this week losing BOTH starting full backs. We may have been able to cope more losing just one...
  11. SpartanSpur

    Dominic Solanke (!?)

    Yeah, doesn't feel like an upgrade on Richarlison now he's got going. If this were to happen it would probably mean Richy wants to go to Saudi in the summer.
  12. SpartanSpur

    Dominic Solanke (!?)

    What a random one. Good player though who is finally looking comfortable at PL level and ready to fulfil his potential. Unless Bournemouth have massive FFP concerns seems a total non-starter.
  13. SpartanSpur

    Arthur Vermeeren

    I imagine the wages involved are the main differentiator here!
  14. SpartanSpur

    Antonio Nusa

    Very happy with the way the club seems to be operating at the moment. If we can pull off an Udogie/Sarr type signing in attack we'll really be cooking.
  15. SpartanSpur

    The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - The day Dragusin arrived - 10th January

    Transfers like Nusa are the sort of opportunities we need to take. Worked wonders with Sarr and Udogie. Buy and loan back, ready for next season. Compete for the signing here, rather than letting him go somewhere like Brigthon who then ask for crazy money.
  16. SpartanSpur

    Player Ko Itakura

    Love this link. Sounds capable of covering at CB and more importantly being a viable option to cover Udogie, which is an area of concern to me.
  17. SpartanSpur

    Player Watch Player Watch: Timo Werner

    Very encouraging debut. Think he'll be a real weapon in the wide areas for us. Probably assist more than he scores but that's fine by me. Looked surprisingly comfortable despite so few sessions and clearly has a great level of base fitness. Used the ball well. Quality movement and work...
  18. SpartanSpur

    Mid-window review: ins/outs?

    Rowe looks like he could be the next Bowen. Hopefully we take a proper look at him.
  19. SpartanSpur

    Conor Gallagher

    Massive fan of Phillips but I doubt he's anywhere near fit enough for our style of football right now. Barely played for the best part of two years due to injury and also because Pep was complaining about his poor conditioning.
  20. SpartanSpur

    Conor Gallagher

    This weekends game shows what Gallagher would bring to our squad IMO. Sarr and Bissouma out at the AFCON, Madders, Lo Celso and potentially Kulusevski injured. Out of the remaining CM options Gallagher would be my first choice in the 10 in this situation, and first choice in the 8 role, with...
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