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BrunelGunner said:
I know their 3rd goal's been ruled out and they've missed a couple of other chances to extend their lead, but what a performance this has been by Bournemouth against the form team in the league at one of the most difficult away grounds in Europe. They've also got loads of injuries.

Iraola has done a phenomenal job at building this Bournemouth side. Excellent chance of qualifying for Europe. They employ an aggressive, high-pressing style that focuses on quick, direct play and fast transitions. They mark man-to-man and can defend robustly in a mid block out of possession. Really enjoyable and well-balanced system that's bearing fruit this season.

If you lot do decide to get rid of Ange, I think he'd be a superb replacement. His body of work at Rayo Vallecano was impressive too.
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Iraola may well just be flavour of the month and not the right guy for Spurs but even if he’s just that, he’s done some job at Bournemouth and levels above Ange. Who knew you could have organisation and play good football at the same time?
 
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KingHotspur said:
Iraola may well just be flavour of the month and not the right guy for Spurs but even if he’s just that, he’s done some job at Bournemouth and levels above Ange. Who knew you could have organisation and play good football at the same time?
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I don't think it is flavour of the month. He's done a top job at recruiting the right players and building a brave, high-risk, high-reward system that is also structurally sound too. The fact they're 1 point off the top-4 is testament to the job he's done. Obviously, the pressure at Bournemouth and Spurs would be very different, and he'd be facing a whole other level of scrutiny at Spurs. But there's enough evidence from his management that he deserves a punt at a bigger club.

He guided Rayo Vallecano to promotion from the Segunda División in 2020-21 (via the playoffs). Then cemented their status as a mid table team in the top division. He did this whilst having significantly less resources relative to other clubs and incorporated an entertaining and fearless philosophy that the fans enjoyed.

He's an excellent coach. Bournemouth will struggle to keep hold of him for much longer.
 
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Nunez subbed on.

Brentford fans: “You’re just a **** Andy Carroll!”

Nunez bags two goals in extra time.

I love football at times.
 
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