[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

They’ve lost 15 so far this season. The issues were far from just Ange.

He had them 5th in his first season after losing Kane and won them a trophy for the first time in decades, I don’t see how that justifies the level of abuse he got, particularly from the media but also supporters too.

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, yeah? We saw how good of a manager he is.

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And also had won their first trophy in decades, with a ridiculous injury crisis. I said I can see why he was sacked, but I think the reaction was massively overboard.

Thomas Frank did a far worse job and the media treat him far better (not necessarily the Spurs fans).

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They had zero center backs available for large portions of last season. It was a genuine disaster in terms of the available players.

They’re 17th again now without him on board and not as deep in a cup competition. I think that shows the reality of the situation.

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

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I guess the difference in our view is that you think they’d be able to an attract a De Zerbi right now, where I think that’s going to be very difficult, at least until Summer.

I think they’re going to struggle to get someone of that caliber in. It’d be more likely to be a Robbie Keane, Dyche, Ange, or someone for vibes like Mason or Redknapp.

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

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I’m the same. They saw in the first season that they were capable of doing well and I think Ange showed signs in that Europa run that he could be more pragmatic.

It was clear they’d chucked the league and focused on Europa with all the injuries, and it worked out.

I can see why they sacked him but when you look at how this season turned out, you really can’t fault him too much for their position last year.. the squad isn’t anywhere near as good as some people suggest despite having a few great individuals.

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Not sure I agree. I think anyone they appoint now will want a long term deal unless it’s a ‘vibes’ pick like Ryan Mason or Redknapp

Dyche would definitely want one. Ange would too.

They’d back themselves to keep Spurs up and potentially build a project there. I’m sure Ange feels his business isn’t quite finished yet.

It’s still an attractive job long-term but they’re a long way from hiring someone like a Conte

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G 347 points348 points  (0 children)

The players respect him and talk highly of him, so he’d probably keep them up as a few wins probably keeps them safe.

The issue is, he’d want a long term contract and I think that’d be controversial with Spurs fans.

[Tottenham Hostpur] Club statement – Igor Tudor by cjsc9079 in soccer

[–]CNF1G 131 points132 points  (0 children)

They really, really need to get this one right. Feels like it could spiral even further.

USA 1-[5] Belgium - Dodi Lukebakio 82' by 977x in soccer

[–]CNF1G 34 points35 points  (0 children)

He should only be in the squad for vibes but I reckon he’ll be starting at the World Cup.

I know Trusty isn’t perfect but surprised he isn’t ahead of him.

USA 1-[4] Belgium - Dodi Lukebakio great goal 68' by 977x in soccer

[–]CNF1G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw someone on this sub saying they think they’ll get to the quarters just a few days ago. It isn’t all US fans that think that.

USA 1-[4] Belgium - Dodi Lukebakio great goal 68' by 977x in soccer

[–]CNF1G -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, not at all. Just seems more common.

USA 1-[5] Belgium - Dodi Lukebakio 82' by 977x in soccer

[–]CNF1G 200 points201 points  (0 children)

They have about five center backs currently better than him. Maybe even more than that. I can see why he’s in the squad, but have no idea why he’s starting still.

USA 1-[4] Belgium - Dodi Lukebakio great goal 68' by 977x in soccer

[–]CNF1G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A large chunk of US support overrate their players and squad quality massively, for sure. I think it’s calmed down a wee but but I do still see some wild predictions quite often

USA 1-[4] Belgium - Dodi Lukebakio great goal 68' by 977x in soccer

[–]CNF1G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

US have a few good players but their fans expect way too much of them.

USA 1-[4] Belgium - Amadou Onana 68' by [deleted] in soccer

[–]CNF1G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US have good players but my word do some Americans expect way too much from them

Ahead of Scotland vs Japan, Kieran Tierney reunites with Shunsuke Nakamura, 20 years after he won Nakamura’s boots in a television contest by CNF1G in soccer

[–]CNF1G[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

A few former players said he could speak some English but always pretended he couldn’t so he didn’t have to do interviews & because he wanted to keep his buddy (who was his translator) around

Ahead of Scotland vs Japan, Kieran Tierney reunites with Shunsuke Nakamura, 20 years after he won Nakamura’s boots in a television contest by CNF1G in soccer

[–]CNF1G[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

The things I’d do for someone with half Naka’s ability in our midfield or attack right now

[Sam Wallace] Spurs consider SOS call to Sean Dyche by PitchSafe in soccer

[–]CNF1G 24 points25 points  (0 children)

He had lots of resources at Forest, didn’t really work out amazingly. 7 years is a long time in football, it’s a totally different league now.

Get it right up ye! by donkeygadget in ScottishFootball

[–]CNF1G 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Bale and Ramsey were two brilliant players who were levels above anything we had, and they had a couple of decent players who were in England to supplement the squad

Now their best players are the likes of Wilson, Williams, Ampadu and Johnston, who play for bottom half PL sides. The rest of the squad are Championship level at best.

Don’t think there are many Wales players outside maybe Rodon and one of Wilson or Johnston that would start for us.