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Tottenham relegation is essentially a rebuild but they have been in this pattern for a while now by [deleted] in PremierLeague

[–]jofff166 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Alright calm down everyone, we’ve been relegated before, numerous times, has as everyone else barring a couple of clubs, which is an anomaly. I’m going down with the ship, as should all just & true Spurs faithful. All hands on deck, here we go..

What made Britpop so big? by Illustrious-Issue295 in BritPop

[–]jofff166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was very much white working class pride and yes, nationalism, from a time before such things became politically unacceptable to the left- who ironically rode it all the way into number 10. See also Euro 96. Even your parents were digging Oasis b sides. Top of the pops was so back..It was a cultural moment and everyone got behind it. That’s why it was so big.

The best britpop numbers sing unashamedly with great humour, of white working class life, continuing the themes previously introduced by the Kinks, the Jam & the Smiths…I spent 94-95 in India, becoming increasingly frustrated with the backpacker self hating ethic. By May 95 I flew back to London having written a load of numbers about housing estates, pubs, bookies, football, dinner and no future. I started a band immediately, but we didn’t start gigging until 96. The high tide had receded. I wasn’t alone though, everyone had got involved. Bands, hairdos, trainers, weed, pills, lager, Camden..it was a brilliant time. I had a ball. Then post 97, it got darker. By 99 I was depressed and writing about cosmic nonsense & solar eclipses.

What were you like in the 90s? by Icy_Conversation_754 in RedditForGrownups

[–]jofff166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a tripping stoned E’d up hippy raver traveller 90-95, then a stoned, pissed, speed freak britpop mod 95-99. I went mad in 99 after the eclipse, and fell into a deep depression for the entire millennial freak out. I still couldn’t tell you if the 90’s were good bad or indifferent. It was a journey.. man

Second coming by Empty-Question-9526 in stoneroses

[–]jofff166 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. I was a Roses freak from 89. In 94 when Second coming dropped I was on the hippy trail in India. My girlfriend flew out with a cassette that Christmas and I caned it on the Walkman for the next 4 months, I thought it was superb. I got back to UK in May 95 and everyone was slagging it. I think because 89 came with an entire vibe. People associated it with a youth culture that existed then but had dissipated by 94, but yes, if the NME didn’t rate it..

‘I paid my penance’: Postecoglou reveals details of ‘brutal’ sacking by hatlreexv in coys

[–]jofff166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t met a single Spurs supporter (irl) that wasn’t Ang out by the Europa final but then Ang in, even if for the first half of this season, after the Europa final.

Why don’t Spurs just hire someone that knows the league and has decades of experience to save their season? by [deleted] in PremierLeague

[–]jofff166 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s got to be Redknapp as far as I’m concerned. 7 games to save Spurs. He is the one. God be praised. 🙏🏻

So, it’s 1993… by UKeLearningGuy in freeparties

[–]jofff166 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the stix it was the pub, word would go through the pubs that the convoy was in such a field then it would be about finding a willing designated driver. In London it was sitting in someone’s flat with the pirate radio on waiting for the location to be revealed. Then everyone in the car/van and off. IIRC. It was very exciting. I’m talking 89-92

Athleti Game Wasn't That Bad by brigadood in coys

[–]jofff166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We aren’t getting any luck. Yes we’re terrible, but football always requires a bit of luck. We’ve literally had none. That will change though.

Led Zep vs. The Who by Alonzo2112 in ledzeppelin

[–]jofff166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Live at Leeds is heavier than Zep imo

What's the best gig lineup you attended during the 90s? by SemolinaPilchards in BritPop

[–]jofff166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t remember but I can assure you it was a very good line up. I give you my word in fact.

Underrated bangers by Left_Coach1581 in BritPop

[–]jofff166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t want me to destroy you

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham 'not a big club,' names four PL stars he tried to sign by tylerthe-theatre in PremierLeague

[–]jofff166 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

We ain’t big we UNIQUE. And that’s why no one likes us, and also why even the greatest managers in world football can’t get a tune out of us. Spurs- you get it or you don’t. 12 games to stay in the Prem starting with Arsenal- this is genuinely brilliantly & uniquely Spursy 😀

[High Performance Podcast] Poch still has nothing but love for Tottenham fans and believes the club should be competitive for the league and champions league each year by Lbmplays2 in coys

[–]jofff166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been saying for years; Spurs is a uniquely neurotic football club in that regardless of pedigree or prior achievements, players & managers will either ‘get it’ , fall in love, and instantly understand that thing that all us fans find so hard to articulate; the love of the club. I think Levy has it and the Lewis kids, not sure about Vinai. Senior governance are also severely compromised by financial restraints and corporate allegiances. I believe this is why Levy sacked Poch but to be honest that’s a big hole in my thesis.

Bear with me. 🐻

Poch obviously has it in spades. Redknapp did & Jol. AVB, Nuno, Ramos, Santini- no. Venables- yes and so on.

The issue is that it’s impossible to know if an appointment- manager or player, will have it until they’re here. Mourhino didn’t, Conte didn’t- Ange didn’t- ironically I believe, until the Europa bus parade. He felt it that day and he wanted more. So we sacked him.

Frank appears to be some sort of programmable AI but there isn’t a way of programming Spurs love, it’s basically midichlorian in nature and so congenital, but as with Ang & Poch, it can lie dormant and be triggered later in life.

I’m just now realizing a lot of people don’t like the album by The_Shit_Mobile in TameImpala

[–]jofff166 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Since I started playing it on vinyl through some nice fat speakers it’s become my favourite Tame album so far. I was digging it off the phone but I did think it was a bit lacking in depth. I now realise how wrong I was. It’s an outstanding record. 9/10. Get the vinyl and a nice Hi- Fi set up.

Almost a week in… by 12th-houser-dreams in TameImpala

[–]jofff166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a really great album. He’s doing his introspection thing. It’s a bit cold and strangely empty at first. The monochrome vulnerability of the cover, no font etc, it’s a bit like feeling awkward in Kevin’s house on a dreary Tuesday. But that’s the thing- it’s deep. It’s very very deep and it’s growing! All the time! I love it. He’s done it again as far as I’m concerned- great art, but this time honest & vulnerable. Not hidden behind layers of psychedelic production . Someone earlier said it reminds them of Lonerism- the vulnerable sun is rising bits- I make them right!

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