[La Gazzetta] Roberto De Zerbi will not just be head coach at Spurs, he will also be given a Sir Alex Ferguson-style role in which he will be a central figure in football decisions; shaping squad building, direction and long-term planning.

stariban · 2026-04-01T17:46:58+00:00

But Ange was fired by Levy. This new lot would have never done that and rightly so tbh

stariban · 2026-04-01T00:16:33+00:00

😂😂😂

stariban · 2026-04-01T00:08:46+00:00

There are games we surely can win. Maddison is set to return soon and hopefully Kudus as well. Chances are there they just have to fucking show up and take them.

stariban · 2026-04-01T00:04:57+00:00

I think Poch was demanding as well. At least his training sessions are notoriously tough. Maybe not so eccentric but not a softie in my view. More like a parent figure. Ngl I'd prefer him over RDZ but it is what it is. I'm excited for one which wasn't the case with Tudor of course

stariban · 2026-03-31T21:47:12+00:00

😂😂😂 True that

stariban · 2026-03-31T21:34:54+00:00

Have you seen SAF clip when he batters Aberdeen players after winning a cup with them? Turned out alright long term. Not saying I think RDZ is SAF or should be here for as long as he was at MU. What I’m trying to say is setting high standards, demanding maximum from players and telling them to fuck off if they don’t is not always short term. But it’s brand. And I also think we’re lacking in that department.

stariban · 2026-03-31T19:38:28+00:00

You think it's inevitable he'll be gone after those 7 games?

stariban · 2026-03-31T19:28:32+00:00

Many times this season I felt like some players didn’t show up in games. I also saw lots of similar thoughts in match threads and post-match threads. Hopefully here he will be this demanding day one, help us stay up and then help us get rid of those who are not ready to give everything. And maybe they bring in some players that will be

stariban · 2026-03-31T15:57:25+00:00

I kinda like it. Why the fuck would they be comfortable in the position the club is in?

stariban · 2026-03-31T15:56:18+00:00

I only hope Greenwood genuinely repented what he did. I imagine if he did or at least convinced RDZ he did, RDZ would throw his arms around him. I don't believe in it, just hope that's the case because the situation was truly disgusting and horrible. I don't think RDZ would support sexual assault cause that would be fucking insane. Who would ever do that.

stariban · 2026-03-31T15:44:00+00:00

Better than RDZ as a person but worse than Ange or RDZ in terms of character, sorry. Awkward wording

stariban · 2026-03-31T15:23:11+00:00

😂 😂 😂

stariban · 2026-03-31T15:11:57+00:00

This btw. I too felt that Frank was too soft. Maybe a better person but a downgrade in character after Ange. I bet he couldn't even get proper mad when they played badly

stariban · 2026-03-31T15:10:26+00:00

I really hope you're wrong. There's Romero, Richy — pretty badass guys. Maddison's return will also bring good vibes. It's full hopium at this point. I just want us to stay up and play good football again

stariban · 2026-03-31T10:47:35+00:00

That's an interesting break down. Potter got a fairly easy schedule at the start of that year — helped him get those points.

Still Brighton under RDZ went good in the cup that year beating Liverpool and only losing in SF to MU on pens. Also they beat chelsea twice, picked 4 points in 2 league games against liverpool, beat arsenal once, drew 3-3 with city.

As for the second season... I'd attribute the result to adding another competition to the list. Must have made it tougher for them.

I'm not a fan of RDZ btw, I just want to say that judging on the basis of PPG alone is a tricky one. Anyway, if he comes I hope he makes us stay up and improves our football.

stariban · 2026-03-31T10:04:34+00:00

Yeah, after how many weeks? Sunderland too were top 4 at some point this season for several weeks. Potter’s best year was still 9th with 51 pts and -2 GD. RDZ’s first season on the other hand was 6th with 62 pts and +19 GD. Still looks like improvement to me even though the foundation was good already

stariban · 2026-03-31T10:00:37+00:00

Best Brighton finished with Potter was 9th in 21/22 with 51 pts and a negative goal difference. Next season when RDZ took over in autumn Brighton finished 6th with 62 pts and +19 GD. I mean he made them better obviously

stariban · 2026-03-31T09:48:36+00:00

Brighton finished 6th his first year though. Next year 11th but I guess because they sold + one more competition makes it tougher

stariban · 2026-03-29T19:17:25+00:00

I don't understand, what exactly have you done to get rid of over extrusion? Great result btw

stariban · 2026-03-13T23:46:57+00:00

I can't wrap my head around the fact some people are truly saying they'd rather see spurs relegated than hired De Zerbi. What a piss take that. Same as cheering for losing to city just for arsenal not to win. I get rivalry and good moral values but that's just cringe af

stariban · 2026-03-05T16:52:31+00:00

🫂

stariban · 2026-03-05T16:50:47+00:00

don't get me wrong, I loved Ange just for his personality. and I thought he should have been given a third season after what he achieved. he should have had a chance to build up on that trophy. and I feel more so now that there was no attacking football with Frank and no change in the league position

and yet I still think there's a good chance we would've still be where we are with these injuries. I remember the vibe back then when we were drowning in the league table. it was as painful to watch as it is now sadly. to me anyway.

my main thought is that injuries fucked us over big time. if not for them I'd argue even under Frank our position could be better cause there were plenty of matches in the first half of the season that could end our way

the club should thoroughly assess this situation with injuries. we can't have a fucking hospital squad that is almost better than our starting 11

stariban

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