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EPL 19/20

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  • canefanC canefan

    @dogmeat yeah. He has the street cred that comes with winning lots of stuff but his reputation took a big hit at yanited. I read an interview with his fellow pundit Graeme Souness, he says JM was angry with how the whole yanited experience went and he is keen to show everyone. I certainly hope so. He won't have to deal with the shadow of fergie this time and the bar for success is set pretty low. If he wins a pot or two he will have done his job

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    @canefan said in EPL 19/20:

    @dogmeat yeah. He has the street cred that comes with winning lots of stuff but his reputation took a big hit at yanited. I read an interview with his fellow pundit Graeme Souness, he says JM was angry with how the whole yanited experience went and he is keen to show everyone. I certainly hope so. He won't have to deal with the shadow of fergie this time and the bar for success is set pretty low. If he wins a pot or two he will have done his job

    Not really a low bar to be honest - the focus is on winning trophies only because they haven't won one recently. Let's see how happy the fans are if they miss out on the top 4 this season and next season but win the Carabao Cup ....

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    • MajorPomM MajorPom

      @dogmeat said in EPL 19/20:

      @canefan said in EPL 19/20:
      I expect Levy is ready to spend a bit. Reports suggested that he was willing to spend during the last few windows but Pochettino couldn't find anyone suitable.

      So players couldn't be wooed to WHL to play under a guy who seemed to have the genuine affection of his squad, was good at developing them and turning them into a team of over-achievers but they will be seduced by a divisive, histrionic show pony who as @KiwiPie said looks bereft of ideas on how to play the modern game....

      Players want to win trophies.

      How many has Pochettino won? Ever?

      I dont agree with the decision, but I don’t think it’s as bad as being made out.

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      @MajorRage said in EPL 19/20:

      @dogmeat said in EPL 19/20:

      @canefan said in EPL 19/20:
      I expect Levy is ready to spend a bit. Reports suggested that he was willing to spend during the last few windows but Pochettino couldn't find anyone suitable.

      So players couldn't be wooed to WHL to play under a guy who seemed to have the genuine affection of his squad, was good at developing them and turning them into a team of over-achievers but they will be seduced by a divisive, histrionic show pony who as @KiwiPie said looks bereft of ideas on how to play the modern game....

      Players want to win trophies.

      How many has Pochettino won? Ever?

      I dont agree with the decision, but I don’t think it’s as bad as being made out.

      None. Anyone that wanted to leave because they thought the coach couldn't help them win a trophy will think again, for a little while at least

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        Levy now saying there's no money for winter transfers, so they'll have to make do.

        Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have an interim manager. Perfect landing ground for Pochettino.

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          Mourinho on twice as much as Poch so Levy has obviously spent it all on him.

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            Mourinho on twice as much as Poch so Levy has obviously spent it all on him.

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            @Bovidae said in EPL 19/20:

            Mourinho on twice as much as Poch so Levy has obviously spent it all on him.

            Statement of intent

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            • BovidaeB Bovidae

              Mourinho on twice as much as Poch so Levy has obviously spent it all on him.

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              @Bovidae said in EPL 19/20:

              Mourinho on twice as much as Poch so Levy has obviously spent it all on him.

              Goodness, that will mean the payout when they inevitably sack him will be enormous.

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                After a tumultuous week Spurs put on a cohesive structured display with good effort and intensity, some key players showed signs of life previously not seen, and we saw flashes of brilliant attack. Sure we faded badly but this was still a promising beginning

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                • canefanC canefan

                  After a tumultuous week Spurs put on a cohesive structured display with good effort and intensity, some key players showed signs of life previously not seen, and we saw flashes of brilliant attack. Sure we faded badly but this was still a promising beginning

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                  @canefan said in EPL 19/20:

                  After a tumultuous week Spurs put on a cohesive structured display with good effort and intensity, some key players showed signs of life previously not seen, and we saw flashes of brilliant attack. Sure we faded badly but this was still a promising beginning

                  Dead cat bounce

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                  • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                    @canefan said in EPL 19/20:

                    After a tumultuous week Spurs put on a cohesive structured display with good effort and intensity, some key players showed signs of life previously not seen, and we saw flashes of brilliant attack. Sure we faded badly but this was still a promising beginning

                    Dead cat bounce

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                    @mariner4life said in EPL 19/20:

                    @canefan said in EPL 19/20:

                    After a tumultuous week Spurs put on a cohesive structured display with good effort and intensity, some key players showed signs of life previously not seen, and we saw flashes of brilliant attack. Sure we faded badly but this was still a promising beginning

                    Dead cat bounce

                    Could be. But watching the game we looked more like ourselves. Stories had been coming out during the week about how Poch had progressively lost the dressing room for a number of reasons since the UCL final. The team just looked happier and more together than it has all year. Whether it keeps up remains to be seen. I like that Jose kept wantaway Eriksen on the bench. Send him a signal that he can't say he wants to leave, mail games in and expect to start

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                      Emery gone. All changes in North London.

                      Piers Morgan 500-1 to succeed him.

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                        Sonny Bill takes on Lawro!

                        https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50579693

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                        • MajorPomM MajorPom

                          Emery gone. All changes in North London.

                          Piers Morgan 500-1 to succeed him.

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                          @MajorRage said in EPL 19/20:

                          Emery gone. All changes in North London.

                          Piers Morgan 500-1 to succeed him.

                          No surprises that he is gone

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                            About time. Nuno or Allegri would be an improvement.

                            I watched the Frankfurt game and these signs summed up the current situation.

                            IMG_1638.JPG

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                              Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                              What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

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                              • CyclopsC Cyclops

                                Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

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                                @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

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                                  Liverpool win again, beating Everton who will be next to change their manager.

                                  Leicester win again as well, as remain 2nd. If Liverpool go tits up (as a large part of me still expects to happen) it would be great if Rodgers and Leicester are the ones to take advantage.

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                                  • CrucialC Crucial

                                    @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                    Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                    What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                    I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                    Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

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                                    @Crucial said in EPL 19/20:

                                    @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                    Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                    What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                    I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                    Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

                                    I kind of assume that they're in the same position as Arsenal where they're hamstrung by the debt from the build so can't afford to be splashy.

                                    Question is once they're back in a position to spend, how much damage will have been done. Arsenal at least had fantastic successes before the move to Emirates and one of the great managers to keep them afloat.

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                                    • CyclopsC Cyclops

                                      @Crucial said in EPL 19/20:

                                      @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                      Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                      What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                      I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                      Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

                                      I kind of assume that they're in the same position as Arsenal where they're hamstrung by the debt from the build so can't afford to be splashy.

                                      Question is once they're back in a position to spend, how much damage will have been done. Arsenal at least had fantastic successes before the move to Emirates and one of the great managers to keep them afloat.

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                                      @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                      @Crucial said in EPL 19/20:

                                      @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                      Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                      What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                      I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                      Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

                                      I kind of assume that they're in the same position as Arsenal where they're hamstrung by the debt from the build so can't afford to be splashy.

                                      Question is once they're back in a position to spend, how much damage will have been done. Arsenal at least had fantastic successes before the move to Emirates and one of the great managers to keep them afloat.

                                      Apparently they are not in the same position as Arsenal. Spurs have never been big spenders, it is not just about the transfer fees it is about the wages. Some of the squad are reaching the end of their effectiveness, the defence needs serious rebuilding as it was a hallmark of the early Pochettino teams

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                                      • CyclopsC Cyclops

                                        @Crucial said in EPL 19/20:

                                        @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                        Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                        What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                        I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                        Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

                                        I kind of assume that they're in the same position as Arsenal where they're hamstrung by the debt from the build so can't afford to be splashy.

                                        Question is once they're back in a position to spend, how much damage will have been done. Arsenal at least had fantastic successes before the move to Emirates and one of the great managers to keep them afloat.

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                                        @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                        @Crucial said in EPL 19/20:

                                        @Cyclops said in EPL 19/20:

                                        Mourinho loses on his return to Man United.

                                        What odds on Mourinho not making in to the end of the season?

                                        I saw a funny tweet a few weeks ago saying Mourinho going to Spurs was like watching Gordon Ramsey go to fix a failing restaurant only to open the storeroom and find a big pile of rotting lemons.

                                        Unless he has promises from Levy to actually spend some money he will hit the same hurdles as his predecessor and that awesome new stadium will be a waste of effort.

                                        I kind of assume that they're in the same position as Arsenal where they're hamstrung by the debt from the build so can't afford to be splashy.

                                        Question is once they're back in a position to spend, how much damage will have been done. Arsenal at least had fantastic successes before the move to Emirates and one of the great managers to keep them afloat.

                                        It was more that they achieved well above the spend while the stadium was being built but those players then got pissed off that the money wasn’t being spent to go to the next level and buy a cup.
                                        Levy seems to be set on being an anti-Semitic stereotype.

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                                          Pochettino is being linked with Arsenal. I'd love to see that, but I'd imagine he can do a lot better. Bayern Munich has a vacancy and is a club with a much higher ceiling than Arsenal and of course there's always Spain.

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