Back in February, the same queston was asked, and unfortunately Spurs responded by throwing away any chance that was offered to challenge for the title, but also thre awau their advantage over Arsenal.
While it is still early in the transfer window, the challengers, being Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea have already added to their squads. Manchester City have yet to make any serious splash in the transfer window although there are reports that Van Persie is in their sights now that he has decided to leave Arsenal.
Tottenham have seen a change of manager and a number of players moved on already. The signings of Vetonghen and Sigursson have added more quality to the squad which have been tempered by the loss of Corluka and Krancjar. The real keysigning at the monent would be Adebayor if Spurs manage to do the deal.
Spurs currently only have one front line striker at the moment in Jermaine Defoe and the most obvious need is for at least two more strikers to come in. Adebayor is proven at this level and should be regarded as a priority.
Luka Modric is the name on everybody's lips at the moment, with a transfer to Real madrid seeming imminent. I dn't feel he will be as big as loss to Spurs as many people think. The money received from his transfer could beused to further strengthen the squad.
Spurs do have a strong squad and if Tottenham are able to return to the from of the first two thirds of last season, then they will have every chance to push the Manchester clubs this season all the way.
Of course as it stands, we don't know where the top 5 contenders stand at the moment, only the end of the transfer window will shed more light. Spurs are as usual being linked with every player under the sun and I think are only likely to sign two or three more. But there is no compelling reason why Tottenham can't mount a serious challenge this coming season.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Welcome AVB!
As expected, Tottenham have announced Andre Villas Boas as the new Head Coach. This is a return to the previous structure whcih spreads the responsibilites between Coach and Technnical Director. It appears that Tim Sherwood will have a major say in future transfers.
The first thing that will need to be addressed is the future of various players. Luka Modric, Jermaine Defoe, Rafael Van Der Vaart and Giovani Dos Santos.
The future of Modric has long been discussed and there has been very strong speculaton recently over a move to Real Madrid. The suggestion is that Tottenham want a player in exchange. I would take the money from Real Madris as the other interst seem sto be form Manchester United and Chelsea and I would hate for Spurs to strengthen our rivals.
Jermaine Defoe has been very unlucky recently. He invariably scores when he is selcted to play and in my view has been badly treated. I am hoping that there will be room in our squad for Defoe and he maanges more playing time than he has this season.
Rafael Van Der Vaart has scored some very important goals for Spurs but has left the team imbalanced due to his inability to play a wide role suitable for the teams needs. I would consider offloading the Dutchman if the price is right as his value will only likely go down.
I have had plenty to say concerning Giovanni over the years. I hope a new man in charge will give some opportunities, but I suggest the hierachy have already made up their minds and have a deal on the table currently for the young Mexican to return to Spain.
There are plenty of things for AVB to ponder regarding current playing staff and future acquistions but I certainly hope he will be given time to so his job unlike at Chelsea. Fortunately we are a little short on Prima Donas.
The first thing that will need to be addressed is the future of various players. Luka Modric, Jermaine Defoe, Rafael Van Der Vaart and Giovani Dos Santos.
The future of Modric has long been discussed and there has been very strong speculaton recently over a move to Real Madrid. The suggestion is that Tottenham want a player in exchange. I would take the money from Real Madris as the other interst seem sto be form Manchester United and Chelsea and I would hate for Spurs to strengthen our rivals.
Jermaine Defoe has been very unlucky recently. He invariably scores when he is selcted to play and in my view has been badly treated. I am hoping that there will be room in our squad for Defoe and he maanges more playing time than he has this season.
Rafael Van Der Vaart has scored some very important goals for Spurs but has left the team imbalanced due to his inability to play a wide role suitable for the teams needs. I would consider offloading the Dutchman if the price is right as his value will only likely go down.
I have had plenty to say concerning Giovanni over the years. I hope a new man in charge will give some opportunities, but I suggest the hierachy have already made up their minds and have a deal on the table currently for the young Mexican to return to Spain.
There are plenty of things for AVB to ponder regarding current playing staff and future acquistions but I certainly hope he will be given time to so his job unlike at Chelsea. Fortunately we are a little short on Prima Donas.
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