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It's not a myth and it's not a mere coincidence we have targetted Sanchez , Aurier and Balde as our transfer targets who are all speed merchants.
The wembley pitch is going to cause us massive problems if we can't transition from defence to attack faster. Davies and Trippier were unwilling to overlap in the chelsea game which resulted in us having to play an extremley narrow game where everything was going through the middle.
You're not taking into consideration that those were away games where the tactics would be different to 'home' games at Wembley AND also games where there was nothing to play for.
It's only a good window if these players we buy are good, contribute to the team, or at least their presence raises those in front of them. So can only start to make that assessment at the end of the season and even then for some may be not till the end of their 2nd season. Unless Chrystal balls actually do allow a glimpse into the future.
Those N'Koudou social media skills...
Gotta love the #bAnTz tho, eh?
There's a reason that Pochettino doesn't play him. Like the other Jamie-O'Hara-On-Twitter no-mark you mention, he doesn't cut the mustard in training and practice matches.
Unless of course Pochettino has sought their services to slow them down!
He doesn't play because he's not a Tottenham level player. He was a cheap punt that never worked out, we are now looking to offload him for a decent fee.
He's also dog shit . Offered absolutely nothing when played .Those N'Koudou social media skills...
Gotta love the #bAnTz tho, eh?
There's a reason that Pochettino doesn't play him. Like the other Jamie-O'Hara-On-Twitter no-mark you mention, he doesn't cut the mustard in training and practice matches.
1/5 cheap punts come off and only 1/10 are really good .
Obviously our attack is not lacking, most goals last season etc.
However there are always a handful of games each season that you look back and think we could have done better there. A extreme fast midfielder / winger type might be the difference to us winning more of those games, instead of looking back with regret on losses / draws.
I am all for having more and more ways to hurt teams, I am certainly not saying we have shit options at the moment. We have every base covered BUT a pacey mid / winger. Son is brilliant but he is not in the pacey bracket imo.
Pochettino must have a similar idea, going by N'Jie and then N'Koudou. The problem is they are not good enough to make a difference which is why no real game time.
However there are always a handful of games each season that you look back and think we could have done better there. A extreme fast midfielder / winger type might be the difference to us winning more of those games, instead of looking back with regret on losses / draws.
I am all for having more and more ways to hurt teams, I am certainly not saying we have shit options at the moment. We have every base covered BUT a pacey mid / winger. Son is brilliant but he is not in the pacey bracket imo.
Pochettino must have a similar idea, going by N'Jie and then N'Koudou. The problem is they are not good enough to make a difference which is why no real game time.
Our biggest fault is not moving the ball out of defence to attack quickly enough so that makes pace irrelevant
Instead of lateral passing get it forward quickly which is why a fully fit Lamela could be instrumental
Oh and Foyth who was also a PSG target is also ours.
I may be in the minority, but if these couple of transfers come off then I'll be very happy with this window. Seem pragmatic, worthwhile purchases based on what we actually need rather than just punts. Yes there are character issues in terms of Aurier, but Poch isn't a fool and will only sanction what he believes he can mould in his preferred image. This is good stuff as far as I'm concerned.
Imagine if we get Draxler as well. Reckon he's off to the goon squad or if Liverpool cave in regarding Coutinho, he'll make his way to them
Bound to replace Sanchez
Draxler is dipper/scum bound
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