Tottenham are probably the most entertaining group within the league and shouldn’t sack Ange Postecoglou. Yep, your stocking features a Christmas Day Mailbox.
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My dad and I are each United followers. We’ve got nothing to do with Manchester, however it’s organic – we acquired from my Grandad. We used to journey to each sport from down South till grandad acquired too previous and the tickets and journey acquired too costly. We’re die exhausting reds.
However dad and I all the time agreed that if we have been going to assist a group nearer to house then that group would most likely be Spurs. These cause for that is that each of us skilled thrilling Spurs sides once we have been rising up and all the time noticed them as a membership that might entertain. Who else may appeal to expertise akin to Gary Lineker, Gazza, Teddy Sheringham and Klinsmann?
Regardless of their dalliances with some actually dour managers – Conte, Nuno, Jose and George Graham – they’ve usually had managers with an attacking philosophy. They’ve been entertaining, if somewhat… nicely, Spursy.
I believe Massive Ange has turned them into probably the most entertaining group within the league. Their final two video games have yielded 16 objectives for Christ’s sake! For me they’re going about issues the fitting method and I’d like to see what Massive Ange has achieved with just a few extra home windows. If Spurs gained a trophy this season it could an unimaginable achievement.
That mentioned Spurs are just one level above United in order that they actually do have to cease being fairly so daft.
But pretty much what Matt said.
Though he needed to see Fergie’s pre United credentials. Fairly nicely established these mate – was the primary supervisor to win the Scottish first division with a non-Outdated Agency aspect in 15 years and continues to be the final to take action (Dundee United snuck in between Aberdeen’s three titles although). Additionally gained a European trophy with a Scottish aspect, a feat that had solely been achieved by Celtic and Rangers earlier than and hasn’t been equalled since. Fergie was mint.
Merry Christmas all!
Ashmundo
Stunning that, lad
One of many ignorant feedback I’ve ever learn within the mailbox. “I’d wish to see Ferguson and wenger’s pre EPL data”
On Wenger he gained the league and cup with Monaco in France which is arguably extra spectacular and prestigious than something ange has gained. Additionally gained a few cups in Japan
However Ferguson ?? Dearie me Matt. Sit down son. It’s Fergies pre United achievements that clinch him because the GOAT. He’s the final supervisor outdoors Celtic and rangers to win the Spl. That’s over FORTY years of a file. It’s fairly astounding
He additionally gained two European trophies with them and holds the file of being the final supervisor to beat Actual Madrid in a European cup closing. Once more a file that’s over forty years previous.
He did this on the Aberdeen.
You’ve simply had a mare Matt
Anon
Many festive ideas
Hello Mailboxers,
It’s that point of yr the place we do a little bit of reflecting on issues…. so some festive ideas for you all!
A state of affairs the place Pep has completely misplaced his mojo, the place the costs go exhausting in opposition to them, the place relegation is a chance, the place current gamers select to depart or must be offered, the place the Metropolis model turns into a bit extra poisonous and it turns into tougher to draw prime expertise…. none of that appears massively unbelievable to me? Leeds have by no means reached the identical heights once more following the Ridsdale period – are the Metropolis old-timers going to get their membership again?
When Ronaldo was final at United, one concern appeared to be that whereas he was scoring objectives, he was doing little else and so the group total suffered. Cristiano at the least had the legitimate defence of age – what’s Haaland’s excuse?
I’m not having fun with the Ange pile-on tbh. We complain about Pulis, Dyche and even Moyes regardless of the latter’s league place and silverware achieved. I additionally comply with F1 and did Formulation Vee many moons in the past. There’s a factor about rookie drivers that you probably have one driver who sticks it in a wall once in a while and one other who’s fairly fast and who retains it between the ditches 100% of the time – nicely you would possibly want the primary driver on the premise that you would be able to lower out a driver’s errors however you’ll be able to’t make him faster.
Ange has nearly no defence in the mean time however on the different finish of the pitch, they’re prime scorers(?). We all the time hear that sticking the ball within the internet is the toughest a part of soccer. Effectively Ange has constructed a group which is nice at that. Arsenal and Utd followers can certainly recognize. So give him an opportunity to have his first selection defence again or add to it and choose him then. Klopps’s group actually kicked on when VVD and Alisson have been added. So let’s cherish Ange a bit extra even when it seems to be a bit 5-a-side in the mean time.
Not overly loving the Rashford pile-on both. I believe Micah made a sound level that Rashford appears to be a little bit of a lightning rod for Utd’s woes. And I get that his physique language seems to be dangerous. However I very a lot doubt he’s needed it to finish up this manner both so let’s go away him be and simply want him nicely wherever he goes. He wasn’t there yesterday and he’s additionally not a roofer.
Ange has not too long ago gotten annoyed with repeat questions from journos and the each single day on this mailbox I see followers asking higher questions of their group, gamers and managers. Journos are actually robbing a residing if they’re completely unable to give you an authentic fascinating query for a supervisor. I all the time felt Klopp wasn’t worn out by precise teaching however by the completely ridiculous ranges of media commitments the highest membership managers have and having to reply the identical dumbass query 50 totally different occasions.
The upside of considerate questions is that we get to see extra a couple of supervisor. ETH was requested direct questions close to the tip of his time period the place he dismissed the query saying the journo will need to have been trying a unique sport. I believe it highlighted that ETH now not had solutions. However hold asking the identical questions and the supervisor can simply bat them away, everybody will get bored and we be taught nothing new. Do higher. F365 – do you’ve press credentials? Can we ship a mailboxer in to the pressers? We may ship Barry Fox in to cheer up Ange at the least?
Not shocked to see Chelsea performing so nicely as I believed they deserved extra from the sport once they performed Liverpool early within the season. However I don’t suppose that is any form of proof that the Boehly et alia’s strategy is legitimate. I believe the questions round that have been extra monetary. As in wouldn’t it all work out over an 8 yr interval and will they carry on the fitting aspect of PSR or would they want lots extra Conor Gallaghers or accommodations to promote. May very well be a Metropolis state of affairs the place they win on the pitch however have challenges off it?
Is that this season shaping as much as the perfect in years? Villa resurgent, Bournemouth and Forest flying excessive, most likely a 3-way battle between Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal for the title, Spurs being the nice entertainers and perhaps some inexperienced Utd shoots. Or at the least an finish to the stench of dEaTH.
Talking of Utd, Metropolis have been known as the ‘noisy neighbours’ however certainly Utd have to be the noisiest membership on this planet. Take that nevertheless you need.
Lastly, listening to Carra and Redknapp discussing Trent’s scenario yesterday and I used to be 100% with Redknapp on this. So was shocked to leap on Twitter ( Elon can do one, utilizing Jack’s title nonetheless ) and noticed virtually full settlement with Carra on this.
So what we’re saying is Trent must make himself much less financially engaging to suitors by signing a brand new contract in order that Liverpool can get a price for him which might additionally defend his legacy regionally? Are folks nicely?
I noticed an interview with Trent some years again the place he was making an attempt to arrange one thing inside golf equipment whereby academy gamers who have been dropped can be provided some different profession path throughout the membership. As a result of perhaps you’ll be able to’t make it as a participant however you’re keen on sport so perhaps sports activities science or physio or teaching would enchantment. So Trent appeared to be pushing for golf equipment to provide dropped gamers a pathway. And his pondering was whereas he had gone by means of the system and had made it, he was conscious that he had sacrificed an enormous quantity to make it there. His private life throughout this teenage years was completely impacted. However he made it so everybody thinks he’s fortunate and it was all worthwhile.
However enormous numbers don’t and the golf equipment simply launch them. So Trent appeared to be very conscious that it’s a little bit of a horrible system. “Give us enormous private dedication throughout your late childhood and teenage years for a decade and in the event you’re one of many fortunate 1%, we’ll offer you a well-paid job. In any other case, ta-ra.”
For me, if Trent needs to see new locations and expertise different cultures and goes on an journey with Actual, good luck to him. We don’t “personal” him and any lack of switch price is completely NOT his accountability. And Carra saying on a worldwide broadcast that he’ll impression his legacy regionally if he leaves on a free is simply amplifying and legitimising trolls. And that’s irresponsible. And I believe that’s the place Redknapp was coming from. I 100% stand with Jamie R on this one.
Anyhoo, that’s sufficient for now. Sorry for the downer on the finish. Many because of all of the contributors who, usually talking, add tons to my enjoyment of this excellent sport.
Wishing you all the easiest this Christmas whomever you assist as a result of as a mailboxer ( Garey I believe? ) as soon as mentioned, “Rivals, not enemies.”
Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir,
Mark, LFC, An Mhí
Bitter? You higher consider it!
Over the previous few days I’ve seen each Michael Owen and Jamie’s Carragher & Redknapp talk about legacy at golf equipment, with Jack Grealish on the receiving finish of some stick at Villa Park and a glance into the potential way forward for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Il begin with Owen and his massively excessive response to the “nasty, jealous, spiteful, bitter folks” who funnily sufficient weren’t greatest happy when their greatest participant determined he needed to maneuver on from the group he proclaimed to like. Whether or not it’s for Free or £100 million it doesn’t actually matter.
Now you’ll be able to argue about whether or not that is the fitting or improper factor for a participant to do or not till the cows come house, and in all honesty it should solely depend upon the person. However what you cant count on is to have your cake and eat it. Being instructed that you just’re dumped for an improve doesn’t make it OK or higher. If something it makes it worse! It’s saying I’m higher than you.
Grealish left to win issues and has a stack of medals to point out for it. Good for him. Now some Villa followers could be happy for him. Honest sufficient. Most like my mate Mike are undoubtedly not like, one thing about Judas and so on. These are VILLA followers, not Grealish followers. You possibly can’t count on is for The Villa to batter a Metropolis group together with Grealish and for the Holte Finish to not completely rinse him. I imply have you ever ever met soccer followers?! You permit and also you get each barrels. That’s the deal, significantly on a match day. He wont prefer it however that’s life.
Let’s be sincere although. This isn’t about Grealish. That is about Owen and his lack of ability to know why he isn’t adored by….nicely…anybody. It’s simply so clear. He hates the actual fact he’s not adored and can by no means perceive why. That he can’t perceive it goes an extended solution to explaining why he isn’t and is actually extra probably seen as a nasty, jealous, spiteful and bitter individual!
I’ve waffled on longer than I meant to right here (not unusual lads) so Il hold it brief with Alexander-Arnold. Carragher thinks if he needs to be remembered as an all-time Liverpool nice and in keeping with Gerrard then he wants to remain. Appropriate. Does this imply he ought to keep? This 100% depends upon him. If that’s the case, signal the factor and benefit from the Arne Slot impressed journey!
If he thinks the celebs have aligned so it’s the right time to signal for Actual Madrid and expertise one other nation and play along with your England bezzy Bellingham. Good luck to him. However for Redknapp or anybody else to argue Liverpool followers ought to be grateful and fawn over him, or anybody else is crackers. You benefit from the reminiscences after which boo the residing daylights out of them. That’s soccer.
Adam (Leeds)
On Johnny Nic
Lacking the purpose by some margin there, previous boy.
No person has, to my data, mentioned to Ange, change your strategies fully, we’re simply saying that typically a whiff of pragmatism would go someway to creating this entire factor rather more tangibly profitable. One thing I, who pay £1100 for a season ticket (not too certain how for much longer that will likely be sustainable) ought to have each proper to recommend.
Additionally, Ange’s soccer is accountable for a raft of accidents….so he’s additionally enjoying quick and free with gamers careers. Might sound dramatic however when VDV is instructed to play far ahead of he was able to, solely to re-injure himself and miss one other six weeks, it’s a must to marvel is the gamers profession all that essential to the coach.
P.S – was pondering the identical of Saka and simply noticed his third hamstring harm of the season is the one which can see him miss a major a part of the season – completely avoidable.
Anon
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…Gaurdiola apparently struggling to encourage his Manchester Metropolis gamers.
Why doesn’t he simply give them a Pep discuss?
Alex Stokoe
…Having performed soccer at membership stage and adopted Tottenham for the reason that early 1960’s,it’s apparent {that a} robust defence is the premise of a soccer group. Midfielders and forwards give off their greatest once they know that they’ll depend on their defence. It is sort of a chain response. When the defence is shaky, midfielders and forwards are demotivated. Similar to in golf–poor placing leads to errant drives off the tee and inaccurate strategy pictures onto the inexperienced.
With Postecoglu’s excessive press system the defence performs a excessive line. The soccer is thrilling to look at however it’s straightforward for opponents to select up errant passes and play lengthy balls excessive for his or her marauding forwards. The Tottenham defenders scramble again however to no avail.Straightforward objectives for the choosing for the highest and backside of the desk groups. The unlucky Tottenham defenders are pressured to run at prime pace usually altering path at pace. This leads to pulled hamstrings and different types of harm. It’s no coincidence that Van de Ven and Romero pulled up with accidents two seasons in a row.
Postecoglu’s system shouldn’t be codusive for the EPL. The outcomes present it. He’s not keen to adapt to EPL situations and deserves the chop.
Anon
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