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    OMT Spurs vs Geordies 7.30 Tuesday 10th Feb

    We saw the second half at least somewhat differently, but for sure there were problems then too. Let's hope we'll be in agreement on some good halves and more importantly games soon. The Saudi Sportswashing Machine game now feels like it's in the past in more ways than one.
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    These jokers…

    And VV is no more a football man than Levy. And Lange is the DoF who perhaps has limited credibility at the club. So... Hopefully the kitchen staff know a thing or two about ball.
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    Next Manager Thread (2026 Edition)

    Have reservations about Poch for different reasons. Was ahead of the curve, but is he now? Not done all that well since leaving us. Would pose a challenge for him and the club to have him come back. But depending on the options he's still one of the better candidates in my mind, and maybe we...
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    Next Manager Thread (2026 Edition)

    I know he's pointed to as a bit of a nutter/dingdongead. Another Conte type figure. Which could easily be a bad thing, particularly longer term. But to me seems to have a pretty good track record of instilling a style of play quickly (we need that), has PL experience and experience managing in...
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    These jokers…

    According to Paul O'Keefe Vinai was told by the board/owners to sack Frank. If true (big if) I could see that leading to more upheaval. Not just the DoF not calling the shots on this, not the chairman, but the board/owners stepping in. Don't think that would have happened under Levy. Can't...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    No disagreements on what you personally need 😉 Everything gets polarised these days, the only way to create real unity amongst fans is results and winning things over time. But I also think playing a more attractive style of football does something to unify. Nothing quite like being bored and...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    Absolutely. We imo have some of those players here. Not ready made at that level, but we have players capable of doing something special. Romero and VdV are there (but obviously centre backs, only so much they can do). Gray, Bergvall, Kudus and Xavi imo all have that in them, but yet to show it...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    I think the good hype men, like Ange, also speak strong truths. I'm definitely with you on preferring the truth and living in reality. But I'm not sure I want more realism over whatever boosts confidence, morale, professionalism. Although I'm a bit of a nerd for the tactical stuff, the...
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    Johan Lange - Sporting Director

    I guess we'll never know what actually happened. Here's my speculative take. I think we got Lange in part because Paratici was still partly doing some of his work in the advisory role. I don't think Lange was seen as the guy to be a lone DoF. We then get Paratici back, I'm guessing more or...
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    Wilson Odobert

    I disagree. But more so, is that really necessary when the guy just had a potentially really serious injury?
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    Definitely agree. Put sorting out the DoF situation fairly early there and the DoF(s) being a big part of deciding identity and the next manager accordingly imo. On who would be the best bet to avoid relegation (and win the CL) I don't know.
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    The Overlap - some interesting comments from Ange

    If we ignore all the reasons it would be a bad idea it would seem like a really good idea. A bit like hiring Frank.
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    Most clubs will be the wrong place for many managers including capable one's. We need someone who suits us, our needs and our circumstances. (Come the summer, right now we just need to avoid the drop (and win the CL)).
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    Next Manager Thread (2026 Edition)

    Doubt very much that it was selfless. But what he wanted and we (most of us) wanted was aligned. Most managers will be self serving and self interested, obviously. Like Frank was self serving and imo probably desperate. Trying to win the next game, overplaying Porro, Bentancur, Kudus, playing...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    I mostly agree. I just don't think part of his problem was being too honest. He was the wrong guy, that's not on him.
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    Interim Manager Discussion - Igor Tudor joined until end of season

    Agreed. And this is a huge decision. Getting this wrong could mean relegation. Take a day or two extra and try to get it right, try to get the best candidate even if difficult. Reporting that it was like Groundhog day in meetings about sacking Frank for months. I'm sure someone has thought...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    I didn't see him as that honest personally. Had he come in and said that in the first season the focus will be on defensive solidity and set pieces rather than attacking and our in possession game that would have been honest. Instead he spoke about the importance of goals and attacking football...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    Not old enough to remember early days Ferguson, and can't say I remember early days Wenger well enough either. Mourinho came in with buckets of confidence and had no problems expressing it. All three had no issues glossing over or not telling the full truth about things.
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    Archie Gray

    Too early to say. For now start him most games and give him the ball. One of few bright spots against Saudi Sportswashing Machine. His passing over the top that released Odobert in our very few glimpses of light in the first half. His dribbling and ability in tight spaces that helped us keep and progress the...
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    Thomas Frank - Former Head Coach

    There are thousands of true things a manager could say. Many of them won't be particularly helpful to say. I'm a big fan of people in this kind of role showing confidence in themselves and the players. Ultimately what happens in press conferences isn't that important, but it's part of how a...
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