by Cureton's Volley » 28 Nov 2013 14:06
by SINCE1964 » 28 Nov 2013 14:13
by Extended-Phenotype » 28 Nov 2013 14:38
Cureton's Volley I pre-concede the differences (why not point them out anyway, pedants?), however:
Spurs go into this season full of hope, with some new signings and a manager who is trying to revolutionise their 'footballing style' through possession to make them more consistent and difficult to beat.
In a nutshell -they start off OK but struggle to score goals, and lack penetration from open play.
The manager has two choices. Slow down with his reforms and try to rediscover a little of what was successful last season OR impose 'his' style even further => because obviously wingers should play on their opposite wing and be forced to cut in, and passes should always be sideways or preferably backwards.
AVB takes Option B (complete with smug PR to back it up and avoiding press questions to hold him to account) and now fans are demanding his head because they lost 3-0 to West Ham & 6-0 to Man City.
IMO Adkins is in a comparable (if slightly less luxurious) boat, as our tonkings came from a team bottom of the league, and a team from League 1. Furthermore, at least AVB has been consistent with working towards his mentality. Adkins seems to have no clear vision currently... or if he does he cannot translate it to the players.
What frustrates me most is that two of the more passionate and swashbuckling teams of last season, full of late goals and gung-ho (misplaced in our case), have turned into the damp squibs of the season so far.
WE WANT OUT BALE/BRIAN BACK!!
by Wycombe Royal » 28 Nov 2013 14:54
SINCE1964 On current form I can guarantee that IF I decide not to go I won't be alone, the attendance figures will back this up and it will do the club no good at all.
I don't expect Barcelona type football all the time but now and again surely and I'm convinced that the majority of fans see football as entertainment not something to endure.
by under the tin » 28 Nov 2013 15:37
SINCE1964 On current form I can guarantee that IF I decide not to go I won't be alone, the attendance figures will back this up and it will do the club no good at all.
I don't expect Barcelona type football all the time but now and again surely and I'm convinced that the majority of fans see football as entertainment not something to endure.
by LoyalRoyalFan » 28 Nov 2013 16:04
by Extended-Phenotype » 28 Nov 2013 16:29
LoyalRoyalFan Don't think it will be long now till Nigel gets the boot, most sane fans are losing patience as Alex Pearce passes it to the opposition in our own six yard box.
by floyd__streete » 28 Nov 2013 16:54
Extended-PhenotypeLoyalRoyalFan Don't think it will be long now till Nigel gets the boot, most sane fans are losing patience as Alex Pearce passes it to the opposition in our own six yard box.
How long dya reckon?
by Extended-Phenotype » 28 Nov 2013 16:56
by winchester_royal » 28 Nov 2013 16:58
by Extended-Phenotype » 28 Nov 2013 17:00
winchester_royal Who though?
Plenty of clubs are looking for a killer new CB, but who? No point bringing in other clubs' yoof in on loan as cover, we have our own for that.
by Sanguine » 28 Nov 2013 17:03
by winchester_royal » 28 Nov 2013 17:05
Extended-Phenotypewinchester_royal Who though?
Plenty of clubs are looking for a killer new CB, but who? No point bringing in other clubs' yoof in on loan as cover, we have our own for that.
Yeah, that's certainly what a club with no money would do. No shame in it.
by winchester_royal » 28 Nov 2013 17:06
Sanguine Craig Dawson would have been nice. Not getting a game at WBA.
Is Johnny Heitinga injured? Hasn't played for Everton this season.
by Royalwaster » 28 Nov 2013 17:08
Cureton's Volley I pre-concede the differences (why not point them out anyway, pedants?), however:
Spurs go into this season full of hope, with some new signings and a manager who is trying to revolutionise their 'footballing style' through possession to make them more consistent and difficult to beat.
In a nutshell -they start off OK but struggle to score goals, and lack penetration from open play.
The manager has two choices. Slow down with his reforms and try to rediscover a little of what was successful last season OR impose 'his' style even further => because obviously wingers should play on their opposite wing and be forced to cut in, and passes should always be sideways or preferably backwards.
AVB takes Option B (complete with smug PR to back it up and avoiding press questions to hold him to account) and now fans are demanding his head because they lost 3-0 to West Ham & 6-0 to Man City.
IMO Adkins is in a comparable (if slightly less luxurious) boat, as our tonkings came from a team bottom of the league, and a team from League 1. Furthermore, at least AVB has been consistent with working towards his mentality. Adkins seems to have no clear vision currently... or if he does he cannot translate it to the players.
What frustrates me most is that two of the more passionate and swashbuckling teams of last season, full of late goals and gung-ho (misplaced in our case), have turned into the damp squibs of the season so far.
WE WANT OUT BALE/BRIAN BACK!!
by winchester_royal » 28 Nov 2013 17:11
by sandman » 28 Nov 2013 17:17
LoyalRoyalFan Don't think it will be long now till Nigel gets the boot, most sane fans are losing patience as Alex Mccarthy passes it to the opposition in our own six yard box.
by Barry the bird boggler » 28 Nov 2013 17:19
by Extended-Phenotype » 28 Nov 2013 17:25
winchester_royalExtended-Phenotypewinchester_royal Who though?
Plenty of clubs are looking for a killer new CB, but who? No point bringing in other clubs' yoof in on loan as cover, we have our own for that.
Yeah, that's certainly what a club with no money would do. No shame in it.
What would a club with money do?
by winchester_royal » 28 Nov 2013 17:32