Have we reached as far as we could go with the current set-up ?

[Doom Funk]

I think Pochettino can take Spurs further, no question - given the right circumstances.

He definitely can
I just don't think he will be given the chance to even try though

 

[nigel6305]

I don't think we have gone as far as we can with this squad, we just need some competition in certain positions and definately some reinforcements..

 

[SpiderSpurs]

I think Pochettino can take Spurs further, no question - given the right circumstances.

He definitely can
I just don't think he will be given the chance to even try though

Unfortunately I think you have a very good point and it will be galling to see him go on and have success elsewhere if that does happen.

What 'very good point'? It's an opinion or more correctly an assumption.

 

[iz futbal]

Poch has done amazing given the circumstances. Pep or mourinho probably wouldn't have got us in to the final to being with.

I thought Mourinho won the CL with a portuguese team. So it isnt entirely impossible.

 

[scott]

I thought Mourinho won the CL with a portuguese team. So it isnt entirely impossible.

Good point. But it's probably harder these days to do it the way he did it back then.

 

[iz futbal]

I don't have the feeling that everyone is pulling in the same direction like they were 3 or 4 years ago. Back then the players were younger, hungrier, fitter, on long contracts, they were prepared to run through brick walls for Poch and it showed on the pitch and with our results. There was a steely focus, a unity

Our players fight till the last minute for the cause. No way we would have reached the CL final based on talent alone. Players really tried their best for the team and for Poch.

 

[Tomo]

Need to be ruthless with these players, they either want to be here or not. Bored of them pissing about over their contracts.

In turn the wage cap needs to be moved higher.

Toby is getting on, time to find a long term replacement

Yeh I tend to think once a player hits two years with their contract we offer them a new one and if not sell for highest value and try and get 2-3 players with the money. Woolwich have shown what happens when you piss about and Ramsey leaves for free.

 

[Tomo]

I’m fully up for a wholesale change in our style of play next year.
Failing a return to pressing, Id like to see players signed that can see us go 442 to be honest.

Flat back 4, a destroyer, a creative/holding mid, two wingers and two strikers (or at least an AM behind Kane)

Sick of our formation, sick of our backwards passing and hesitation, and sick of not having any shots.

We had more shots on target in injury time than the 90 last night. I think our first was Eriksens free kick on 85 minutes.
It’s no good being great in the ball in the middle of the pitch and own area.....we just aren’t threat going forward anymore until there’s 10 minutes left.

I think we are more likely to change to a more type Liverpool model, Son and Lucas are quick dynamic players, if we get one or two like that we could go down a hard press route that Liverpool use. Eriksen and Dele are not suited for that game type.

Poch also ideally likes a hard press which he used when we had a younger team, I just don’t think we have the players for it, if we did I think this would come back.

 

[Hrytn]

The answer is a big YES
We need to refresh the squad, a mini clear out of 3-5 players and bring in upgrades.

 

[RESPECT THE COCK]

I usually defend Eriksen to the hilt but it is probably best if he announces his departure sooner rather than later.

 

[Macch]

I usually defend Eriksen to the hilt but it is probably best if he announces his departure sooner rather than later.

Agreed. I know he has good numbers this season but I think Eriksen has hit his ceiling here.

We need players that still play their best in big matches and we simply don’t have enough of those players right now.

Actually thought some or the build up play was good but not enough decisiveness or ruthlessness

 

[ElTel]

If Eriksen wants to go to Madrid, I say go ahead. He's a good player but not a top player or a world class player, he won't last at Madrid.

Madrid will run a mile after last night. I can't see why they would be interested in Eriksen. Apparently it's Perez who wants him but Zidane is not a fan and would rather buy Pogba

 

[Clynelish]

Strange Pogba has been even worse and yes I know he got XI but most people thought that was a stupid joke.

I can understand Hazard but if I was Zidane Pogba and Eriksen would not be on my list.

Zidane wouldn't even consider Pogba if he was Belgian or Spanish.

 

[Yid_1984]

Madrid will run a mile after last night. I can't see why they would be interested in Eriksen. Apparently it's Perez who wants him but Zidane is not a fan and would rather buy Pogba

but ManU as usual are living in cuckoo land and want 150 mil for Pogba... Considering Levy may be ok to part with Eriksen for 75 mil since he is on his final year

 

[Arthur Wensleydale]

Yes.

 

[Clynelish]

At least need to upgrade our fullbacks and CM to have any chance of competing, Rose is an Everton / Leicester left-back and not the biggest problem, but Trippier and Aurier are done at this club and Wan-Bissaka would be a huge upgrade, Ndombele in CM would be amazing.

 

[ElTel]

Zidane wouldn't even consider Pogba if he was Belgian or Spanish.

Yeah it's the French thing but there you go. If that's what he wants.........

 

[Tomo]

Lloris
Wan Bisska-Sanchez-Verts-Rose/Sessegnon
Sissoko/Lo Celso-Winks-Ndombele
Lucas-Kane-Son

In terms of the players we have been linked with and how we can play Id imagine a 4-3-3 press as our future maybe. That’s if we should ambition in the market and the players want to come.

 

[Incomplete_usernam]

Yet another trophyless season and this is frustrating from the team that has promised so much until the final obstacle.
Poised to lose both Eriksen and Toby which would be ripping out a key player from our attack and defence . Levy needs to bring some changes in to take Spurs to the next level
1. Emergency revision of the salary cap and offer Toby a new deal meeting his demands that would hopefully change his mind and keep him for another 2 years
2. Los Celso needs to be priority#1 signing no matter what it takes. Very few players can replace Eriksen
3. Trippier's position needs to be upgraded and he needs to be moved on. Wan Bissaka is the best RWB in the country currently - sign him.
4. The side lacks pace compared to the likes of City and liverpool who have Mane, sterling,Sane,Mosalah etc. Pace is critical for counter attacks as well as to break down teams parking the bus. Pacy wingers need to be signed to give an added dimension to the team - we can't rely on Moura and Son's heroics to carry us through every single game. Lamela is useless and needs to be sold -even if he played in the final yesterday he wouldn't have made a difference given his attributes already shown
5. Wanyama is done. Need a reliable DM who can go toe-to-toe with the best and win the midfield battles - and push Sissoko for the spot . Ndombele!

I don't often agree 100% with posts but I do with this one.

We also need to sign a few more CBs because both Toby and Jan are getting older and personally I don't think Foyth or Sanchez are good enough replacements.

 

[Leviathan]

Other than 2014, this is arguably the weakest team under Poch (of course injuries didn’t help). It’s a miracle he was able to get top 4 and reach a CL Final.

We certainly have a good foundation to build on but it’s going to take a few big signings to be a serious contender again.