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Dier Hard said:
Newcastle too, they haven’t even properly flexed their financial muscle yet either and Howe’s already got them playing great stuff. Making Dan Burn look a quality defender and Almiron and Joelinton who’d been laughing stocks are now sound ballers. Conte can barely get Son and Richarlison to score a goal this season.
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But the owners have not just flexed financially but also with their actions behind the scenes.

They hold meetings with the squad, discussing how the season is going, how they want things to improve, what they expect of their players and staff.

It was leaked Al-Rumayyan himself said when we were 3rd at a meeting that while its good and positive, there should be improvements and going that extra step.

This culture at the top bleeds down the club and too the players minds.

A top 4 is good enough mentality at the top will run off on any player
 
Sucky said:
Coulda been worse bro.

You Coulda got lolkaku for 97m
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That’s a small comfort I guess.

I can see why Everton fans loved Richarlison, he’s a proper fighter, problem is he just ain’t a £60m type player and we’re seeing that first hand. He’ll probably be first choice next season though as I reckon Kane’s off, so that should be fun… <rofl>
 
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Welshie said:
But the owners have not just flexed financially but also with their actions behind the scenes.

They hold meetings with the squad, discussing how the season is going, how they want things to improve, what they expect of their players and staff.

It was leaked Al-Rumayyan himself said when we were 3rd at a meeting that while its good and positive, there should be improvements and going that extra step.

This culture at the top bleeds down the club and too the players minds.

A top 4 is good enough mentality at the top will run off on any player
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Every club probably does that type of thing though, lol.
 
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Dier Hard said:
That’s a small comfort I guess.

I can see why Everton fans loved Richarlison, he’s a proper fighter, problem is he just ain’t a £60m type player and we’re seeing that first hand. He’ll probably be first choice next season though as I reckon Kane’s off, so that should be fun… <rofl>
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That sounds awful <laugh>
 
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Rumours that Tuchel will be interested in replacing Conte.

We should just call ourselves ex-Chelsea Manager FC.

We’ll have Potter lined up in about 3 years too.
 
Dier Hard said:
How’s he been treated like a project manager though?

He got Bentancur and Kulusevski last January.
He got Perisic, Richarlison, Bissouma and Lenglet in the summer, about £200m in total worth of signings over the last 12 months who more or less go into his first XI or challenge for a place, that’s already alongside having Kane, Son, Romero, Hojbjerg and Lloris (albeit the latter is beyond his best now). The fact Spence is likely better than other options and the manager isn’t picking him out of stubbornness is just dumb and stupid.

And now because Conte’s failing to get a tune out of them all it’s back on Levy?

The culture around the club may be that of a loser’s mentality and ENIC have definitely played a part in that but Conte’s here to change it and he’s had solid backing and now got a good squad at his disposal, many players with big personalities that have won things at other clubs or international level, so why’s Conte getting a group of top players to play such laborious football and mentally folding in all the first halves?
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He’s had some backing…I can’t live off that...not enough…it’s an unfinished job…latest update seems to be he’s pissing about with a key position that is essential for Conte…we both know that he should just pay up because the asking price for Porro is standard nowadays, nothing amazing. Something Levy always seems to forget but funnily enough, remembers when it comes to selling players.

Tell me Bro….Why do fans create forums, podcasts or spend hours and hours discussing youth, injuries, scouting, finances, owners…if the only thing that is affecting the club is the managers tactics and team selections on match day?

Then think about how a winner like Conte sees it…hence his latest comments regarding how everyone hides behind a manager and shafts him.

We know January isn’t traditionally the best time to purchase but we know we can get the man he wants(Porro)…why’s Levy ****ing about? Is it a one off? Nope seen it all before..as has Conte I guess.

ENIC out even if we know it might not happen doesn’t mean we don’t know that’s what we need. Look at Newcastle…Ashley the leech ****s off, new owners…bam..new environment, new culture. I can still use them as an example because tbh they haven’t gone spend crazy, they just spending the required amount on what the manager needs to help them go up a notch… unlike Ashley. Then you get Chelsea, ruthless Roman, he goes and the culture seems to be transitioning…that has affected the team…they are not the winners Roman demanded, they have become the soft touches totally expected when your owner is a clueless Yank. You love Harry Potter…so far he’s done a **** job at Chelsea…is he **** or is it the infrastructure of the club?
 
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Libby said:
Conte isn't the main problem at Spurs but he certainly isn't the solution either imo (and this from someone who predicted 3rd and a cup pre season).

If it's all about lack of signings and investment then why is he doing worse than Brighton and Fulham.
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I didn’t say it was all about that

long post I know but **** you if you not reading it
 
Ron waffle said:
Oil club soon
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How cheap/regular is the metro up there? Wondering if it's worth staying in Jesmond to save a few quid.

Any overnight car parks in the centre near the ground? Grainger or times square ones perhaps?

How late does metro line to airport run?
 
Spurlock said:
I didn’t say it was all about that

long post I know but **** you if you not reading it
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Wasn't replying to you specifically (you're right I didn't read it <laugh> ) but just in general there seemed to be complaints about your spending.
 
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