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Last season, Kane, Alli, Eriksen, Lloris, Alderweireld, Lamela, Walker and Dier missed 19 league games combined. Already we are at 16 this season!! Undeniably these are our best players.
All things considered think we could have been in a far worse position than where we are now, only at the end of the season we can full judge the depth of the squad. Hope that by the end of the international break we have a fully fit squad. This is a very challenging month with some massive games.
All things considered think we could have been in a far worse position than where we are now, only at the end of the season we can full judge the depth of the squad. Hope that by the end of the international break we have a fully fit squad. This is a very challenging month with some massive games.
Fuck me, Poch has still got it. Dat free-kick doe.
Hope Eriksen folllows that feed.
Full version. Just one minute and I can't get the smile out of my face. Love Poch.
Great video - was it Poch's son in goal?
Does make you wonder:
a) Why F2 aren't playing at least conference football (I guess they get a better living from YouTube?)
b) If Poch actually thought they would be worth their salt on a pitch
Crazy how decent Poch is for a guy who no doubt would struggle to get near the top 100 list of midfielders of his era.
Does make you wonder:
a) Why F2 aren't playing at least conference football (I guess they get a better living from YouTube?)
b) If Poch actually thought they would be worth their salt on a pitch
Crazy how decent Poch is for a guy who no doubt would struggle to get near the top 100 list of midfielders of his era.
Haven't got the athleticism to make it in the game I imagine. They're so well drilled in what they do as free style footballers they probably don't really have any on-pitch intelligence or mental strength. They train in a completely different way to that of a pro footballer.
It's like asking why the Globetrotters aren't in the NBA.
Just looked it up and (the white one) Billy's Dad played for spurs. He's 33 and was born in New York, and is apparently already signed professionally with us, but as a freestyle footballer.
Fantastic attitude and performance from Pochettino. He is probably just as handson and involved in training to keep them motivated.
This is just my idea, but I think that it is vital for a team that plays such intensive and demanding football to have a coach that is involved and proactive in training. No way Owl or someone like Sam would be able to pull off this kind of football.
They traded fitness for skill. Its all nice and spectacular when its a nicely controlled environment
I'm sure most first team players could do the same mostly at the same level, but on top of that they have the fitness and tactical knowledge required to compete for an entire season. Maybe not on the pitch but they could be worth something in training as technique and mentoring for youngsters.
Yeah I think they don't have the fitness required, Billy learned his stuff a bit later in life I think so too late for him now at 33. The level they would be likely playing at is like league 2 or conference and playing like that they would be getting smashed, much better lifestyle and wage doing what they do now.
I told you all. Pooch = truth. The future is bright.
Sad thing is lose today you pricks will be on here moaning
Honestly we are finally lucky we have a great thing going on with this manager, look at the fucking mess mourinho is spending tens of millions, Poch is perfect for our club
We may win some lose some but we are building for future, it's a marathon that lasts seasons not a sprint of a few minutes
Enjoy it all
Edit: Just look at the hug today, speaks volumes
Honestly we are finally lucky we have a great thing going on with this manager, look at the fucking mess mourinho is spending tens of millions, Poch is perfect for our club
We may win some lose some but we are building for future, it's a marathon that lasts seasons not a sprint of a few minutes
Enjoy it all
Edit: Just look at the hug today, speaks volumes
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Poch is indeed peefect for our club and should be here for a long time but that doesn't mean he doesn't have flaws and that also doesn't mean that pointing out those flaws means you want him sacked(tbh only a moron would say he should be sacked).
Yesterday he got it wrong with the starting line up. West ham have been playing a 3 at the back narrow formation the last 6 games so deciding to try out a narrow formation ourselves just played into their hands. Poch then made a great call by being on Son and stretching play which resulted in Son tearing them a new one on the left.
Yesterday he got it wrong with the starting line up. West ham have been playing a 3 at the back narrow formation the last 6 games so deciding to try out a narrow formation ourselves just played into their hands. Poch then made a great call by being on Son and stretching play which resulted in Son tearing them a new one on the left.
No doubt, Son changed the complexity of the game. But give credit to where it's due. Dembele got those fullbacks all knackered and Son can win the Oscar for his "semi-dive" to get the penalty.
Formation against West Ham was definitely baffling. Rose, Walker and Dembele all nullified by our own tactic and those three are some of our most important players.
What helped us was the fact that Bilic decided to go defensive and play 5 at the back when he went ahead and then decided to take Payet off. That cost them the game.
What helped us was the fact that Bilic decided to go defensive and play 5 at the back when he went ahead and then decided to take Payet off. That cost them the game.