Happy with this appointment.
Since when has experience been a bad thing? A manager who’s proven himself in every job he’s had. Who has decades of knowledge of various situations to fall back on. That’s a bad thing?
He’s a skilled motivator, psychologist and communicator. He knows what he wants and gives clear instruction. He’ll galvanise and play a more progressive form of football in the oppositions half where possible. Something that didn’t make sense with Conte and Mourinho. Forcing the game to take part in the opposition half is what city the goons and most successful sides do now. Because it makes sense. Keep the game closer to their goal rather than yours as you’re more likely to score than them. The problem with Contes setup is that you can sit back and defend perfectly, but a deflected shot undoes you.
A lot of goals are scored from opposition mistakes and winning the ball high up the pitch will be our long term aim.
We might be able to move into a low block occasionally but that won’t be how we setup. We’ll be on the front foot - something Spurs fans have been consciously or unconsciously pining for for years now.
We may need a fast Centre Back. And maybe some more progressive midfielders. But I’d focus on the CBs first and foremost. As Bentancur, even Hogjberg, Bissouma, Skipp, (Ndombele?) are all talented and should push on under Postecoglou.
I for one am licking my lips. So long as we sign a commanding, fast CB. I’m fine with Romero we just need a Saliba, Botman, Gvardiol…a CB of real quality, who’s tall, aware and ideally has pace too. Idk where we can pluck such a specimen, but it is vital. Not getting a CB in was Contes downfall, hopefully we can uncover and sign a fresh CB with real talent.
