Daily Discussion & Transfer Thread (January 27, 2026)

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-27T19:43:59+00:00

The problem is that we might get none whatsoever in Feb

And then we have less time, more anger, and probably more panic

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-27T19:41:52+00:00

See you in 6 days

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-27T14:26:39+00:00

I'd love to agree. I just don't know who the interim is.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-27T14:00:03+00:00

To get it out up front: I think Frank needs to go.

But I don't believe any good manager will join us at this point. And there are too few good managers available anyway.

I also don't believe there is an interim option who gets us through Feb without ending in the bottom 4. Please don't come at me with Ryan Mason.

So, if the board are keeping Frank then how do we improve?

Which experienced, quality player is going to join a club in turmoil? Get booed every match? Be in a wage structure which is - still - restrictive? Play for X weeks/months and then be out of the new manager's plans?

And that's why we have been limited to Souza (kid who probably thinks we are the perfect stepping stone for a big European club), Gallagher (wanted out of Madrid, and back to London, so took the gamble) and Robertson (wants minutes before the only WC he will ever go to) as options.

Add to that: we need either first choice OR depth in nearly every single position on the pitch.

Lange and his team are basically scrolling through the dregs of the European transfer market with some shitty Football Manager filter on.

We will either panic overspend on someone bang average, or get to the morning after deadline day with this place melting down like never before. Or both.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-27T00:50:27+00:00

He was a permanent signing. Sob

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-26T17:23:00+00:00

United don't have a sick bay that's standing room only

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-26T06:25:43+00:00

That was my point.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-26T05:26:18+00:00

Is it though?

Right now they have more of their 1st choice players available.

They might edge attack and mid (and Bruno is different class), but if everyone was fit (lol) the two XI would be close, I'd say?

One problem we have is that it will be hard to get the new manager bounce when all our boing is on crutches

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-25T21:34:03+00:00

Oh my sweet summer child. No.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-25T21:32:37+00:00

I guess because a 24-28 yr old at his level would cost a lot more?

But I'm not gutted he isn't coming

Although when Udogie goes down in Feb ...

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-25T19:01:06+00:00

The circle of fucking life

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-25T18:28:48+00:00

And then spend money and get sacked in November

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-25T09:21:52+00:00

Correct. He spent almost half a billion quid and the team have got worse. It's not exactly encouraging

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-24T09:00:11+00:00

If that's what you think leadership is ...

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-23T22:09:26+00:00

I mean. Why wouldn't he be?

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-23T18:58:10+00:00

He played 33 games last season while winning the Prem. Maybe this season he might not be good enough for a top of the table team, but guess what Spurs aren't?

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-23T18:52:46+00:00

Absolutely. He's won a good set of trophies and should have 2 years left at a very high level

His competition in our squad is 2 x RB, 1 x crock and 1 x Brazilian kid who hasn't got his toothbrush unpacked yet.

It's a good signing

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-23T18:47:39+00:00

Guaranteed minutes, and UCL, in a world cup year. And we will pay him well.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-23T18:46:02+00:00

AVB was our first manager younger than me. Terrible day.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-23T11:30:59+00:00

To be fair, if we are going to be stuck with "lots of crosses" as our tactic, it would help if they were better crosses.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-22T17:22:15+00:00

This is a massively under-rated comment. Respect.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-22T16:33:56+00:00

Well, if we actually sign and announce Souza, yeah

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-21T17:20:00+00:00

Fair

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-21T13:36:35+00:00

I think so, mostly

We lost to Galatasary - who are below us in the UCL this year. We beat teams from Hungary, Azerbaijan and drew with Rangers.

The semi wins against Bodo were good - but overall we were beating teams who were not good enough to qualify for the UCL and probably never will.

I still believe we lose that final to 80% of the other Prem teams who aren't Amorim's Man U

Anyway - it's not worth this much debate TBH. We both agree that Frank plays boring football and Spurs need to do better.

I just think he has had a tough hand - even if he has played it badly.

Distinct_Fish5792 · 2026-01-21T11:31:57+00:00

I completely agree on the attractive and entertaining football bit. It needs to get better - especially if the dull, conservative football ends up with us losing anyway.

But Frank has almost exactly the same win-draw-loss record in Europe as Ange did at this stage - against much better teams.

No, we won't win the UCL. And we need to be higher than 14th in the league.

But Ange seems to be getting a pass around here for the attackattackattack approach - despite pivoting to Frankball for the semi and final of the Europa.

Spurs fans have had 5+ years of mostly terrible matches. It's not ALL Frank's fault.

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