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AVB's No 2?
Now perhaps I am lacking imagination, but I am really struggling to think of a credible assistant manager to Andre Villas-Boas.
When AVB was first linked to the position, I felt that Tim Sherwood would be an excellent choice, especially if the policy was to go with youth, because Tim appears to have built up a real understanding with the young players, whilst also having spent time with the club, which perhaps just counters his lack of experience in the role, but he does appear to be well thought of and seems a quick learner.
Many fans in the forum have suggested Ray Wilkins, but as much as I like him as a person. Is he too Chelsea Blue to ever be a Lillywhite? If I were to look at my perfect partner for Andre, I would consider a man with age and experience, but is that really important, as long as the individual has the respect of the players? I suppose it is also essential that both manager and assistant have chemistry and can work together regardless of age. finally does the No2 have to be English or have a good understanding of the Premiership?
Another former Chelsea man, Ricardo Carvalho has been suggested by some, I suppose following his link as part of a deal to take Luka Modric to Real Madrid. Again, there are the positives of Carvalho having the experience of playing in England and being fluent in the language, but we are back to someone with no coaching experience.
To be honest, I am totally clueless as to not only who the club are targeting, but also who would be interested or available. Judging by the suggestions across the web, it seems I am not alone in my lack of ideas. It has crossed my mind that perhaps we could tempt someone like Charlton manager Chris Powell. A Spurs fan and someone who has a proven managerial record as well as being a recently retired player. Others like Kenny Jacket or Dougie Freedman have good credentials, but would they be interested in swapping a Championship No1 for Premiership No2?
It has been hinted that there will be back-room appointments in the very near future and you would assume that this will be important based on the start of pre season and only having Tony Parks and Clive Allen from the last regime, and beyond the next few weeks, who knows what the future holds for them...
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Do we really want to know his bathroom habits ?
Cannot wait until the 12th with the release of the new kits and a parade of new signings.
I wonder if UnderArmor are working on a Inspector Gadget style raincoat for the Gaffer?
All this movement so early and the swirling rumours have me as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve.
I don't understand the Clive Allen retention either, first thought was that it was because he is a Spurs legend but then thought of Hoddle and Ossie getting canned so that can't be it. Then thought we kept him as a striker coach but after the last couple of years (Ade the exception) our Striker's performances have been woeful so that can't be it either. Does anyone have a clue as to why he was retained? Answers on a postcard please......
With all the media ready to have a go & fans of other clubs ,AVB needs our support more than ever .
,br>Harry Redknapp fans are either with us or against us
Forlan has gone to Internacional and apparently they're close to agreeing a deal for Nilmar. Those two deals are supposedly going to give our moves for Oscar and Damiao the green light.... Would like Ganso too(being greedy)
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7875696/
JattYid - I can see why he said that but as long as he does a job i'm not fussed by his feelings on past decisions. Tim Sherwood seems the best bet for me. Move him up and put Ledley King in charge of the youth.
If Modric goes Moutinho must come in ,he`s mustard
If we don't look to move forward then I agree we will be looking and thinking about what if modders stayed, but this is anew Spurs and we are looking to move forward. If we sign a player that can contribute at least 10 league goals and 10 assist this season then I woudl take that over pretty passing.
We still have very exciting players at Spurs, Bale, Walker, Lennon, Sandro, and now add to that Siggy and who knows how many more. Modders will be missed because he was our play went through him, however a change in formation may mean that his talent wont be missed. We are bigger then him and we will move on. A new hero will be found to replace his chants at the lane.
Modric was reported in Croatia to have agreed personal terms with RM a week ago. Stumbling block is the transfer fee. RM are reportedly at least 10-15M off our valuation. I really don't see that deal getting done unless RM start selling a bunch of guys. COYS
if Modric leaves we have to go like for like ,or go backwards .Modric is world class ,Cabaye falls a little short IMO .
Would opinion change if Modric committed to us tomorrow ?
My 2 best players in the last 10 years both wanted out due to us failing ,Modric & berbatov .I hope that is a trend that stops one day .
Footballers & managers can`t have their cake & eat it
We still never really replaced Berbatov ,can we afford to make the same mistake with Modric ? I do love that little phucker & in all honesty don`t blame him .
I do the lottery every weekend in the hope of becoming a millionaire so what makes me any different ?
LJ, I have to say there has been a complete lack of hatred for losing about Spurs since Berbatov left. Berbs and Keane hated losing and you knew on the pitch when they weren't happy. These past 2 seasons, only Gallas had the stones to say that the results were not acceptable. That's a winner. The balance are politically correct "whiners". We need everyone to hate losing. All starts with the manager. If AVB comes out and says he's happy for West Ham that they beat us, I'll have to fly over and bring a can of kickbutt with me. Accept that it is not always your day, but the second anyone at Spurs is not ticked that we lost, they should be on the next bus out.
Modric is a very good footballer, and is, like for like, not replaceable, but there are plenty that will score more and be a little tougher in the tackle while contributing in their own way. 40M plus and I'd move him on to a non-PL team. 45M plus and I'd even entertain City, Chelsea and ManU. If he signs with City, someone else, different but equally good, will be sitting so there is no ne effect there. ManU will get Modric or Moutinho so they'll get someone. Chelsea have the money to match whatever anyone else offers so I would not be too sad to see him go. We would never pay 40M for such a player, so I'll gladly take it (would prefer he willingly stayed) for such a player. COYS
I think that is why Parker was taken-in by so many fans right away because of his never stop running attitude and even if he did look like a headless chicken at times he did not stop.
That Gallas mentality has been/is sadly missing and that is one thing that although I hate it I have to be honest and say that the *****e down the street do instill it into their teams.
Does anyone have any knowledge of AVB's Porto team and if they showed the desire to win even when losing?
Bilbao's manager Bielsea resigned as manager. Bilbao fire sale? Llorente? Muniain? Martinez?
http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,26691,12602_7874025,00.html
skip to 16mins in........on sky sports you can hear guy speaking, saying guy called Keith(?) has told him Modric is staying, VDV is staying and Adebayor is coming. Make what you wish of it. First I have heard that he is staying from anyone, media have seemed pretty convinced he is definitely gone.
Following is the excerpts from the De Telegraaf
Nothing can stop the transfer of Jan Vertonghen to Tottenham Hotspur in the way. After a marathon session at the Amsterdam Arena were the interests of Ajax - agent Nakhli Mondial - and Amsterdam in broad agreement on the part of the transfer Vertonghen (9m Euro + 3m Euro variable) receives.
Late Friday night, the agreements were put on paper. Once that's done, put the Belgians in London signed a contract for four years with an option for another two seasons. That deal is still around, is a relief for Vertonghen, who yesterday left the training camp of Ajax. "The last days were not easy," he acknowledged in De Lutte(Ajax training camp).