Mason for Thursday?

[indospurs]

F that

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[Muttley]

So let me play devil's advocate here. Chris Davies left and it was Matt Wells that took his job as Senior Assistance Coach, not Mason.

I've got a load of time for both of these Spurs guys. Wells is Cliff Jones grandson and worked with Scotty Parker away from the club before heading back in recent seasons. We all know the passion and intelligence Mason has for our club.

So if Ange and the other coaches goes, surely it is Wells that is the caretaker with Mason alongside him to support?

 

[Dicko]

Has Mason ever said he wants to become a manager? Or has he mentioned that he loves Spurs and is happy coaching etc? Just wondered if he has mentioned it in previous interviews during his caretaker stints?

 

[Muttley]

Has Mason ever said he wants to become a manager? Or has he mentioned that he loves Spurs and is happy coaching etc? Just wondered if he has mentioned it in previous interviews during his caretaker stints?

He sort of did actually.

 

[Dicko]

Interesting, I wonder if this summer will be the time to finally head off and take a chance somewhere

 

[Muttley]

Interesting, I wonder if this summer will be the time to finally head off and take a chance somewhere

Yeah, Chris Davies did exactly that and is 11 points clear in League One. Next season he'll be in the Championship with Birmingham and we'll learn even more about Davies.

Mason probably needs to follow this path.

 

[harr1984]

He sort of did actually.

Wasn't he close to being Anderlecht manager or some other club in Belgium? So he must have interviewed for the role, showing an interesting in becoming a manager...

 

[Muttley]

Wasn't he close to being Anderlecht manager or some other club in Belgium? So he must have interviewed for the role, showing an interesting in becoming a manager...

Not sure. I think he is one that is planning a career in management but what we don't know is when is the plan to make the transition to 1st team coach. He actually started coaching in 2018 so is in his 7th year. He is only 33, with Wells being 36.

As for Wells, perhaps his plan is to only be an assistant and not a 1st team coach.

These guys are young and have loads of time.

 

[parklane1]

NO is the answer.

 

[johnola]

Hmm it’s not set in stone.

 

[Spur of the moment]

For every Moyes there is an Amorim....

Never mind a RVN!

 

[Raziel]

Not going to happen. There have been plenty of opportunities to get rid of him if they wanted to, if we go out limply to AZ maybe they will pull the trigger then but most likely he will be here until end of the season. And no one knows what Levy is set on, even during the real dark times there was nothing coming out of the club to suggest he was on the verge of being sacked - just the wishes of a portion of the fan base.

Also the new manager bounce thing is a bit of a myth, it sometimes happens and sometimes doesn't. For every Moyes there is an Amorim....

Amorim was completely predictable, they don't have the squad for his game and he makes Ange look adaptable.

Genuinely, a manager willing to put us in a shape (without gaping holes), 4-2-3-1 with the 2 being more defensive, willing to use Son/Johnson in more effective ways, actually have Solanke as a CF, not a pressing workhorse/pivot could probably win at least 6 of the remaining PL games (might be enough for at least conference), and could win AZ and probably next game after, still think we aren't going to win it, not been consistent enough all season.

Vs. what? watching us struggle along for another 12+ games? fudge ...

 

[Lemonade Money]

Never mind a RVN!

RVN was doing well for united. Lol.

 

[Dicko]

RVN was doing well for united. Lol.

Only cos he was playing against Leicester every week!

 

[Muttley]

Amorim was completely predictable, they don't have the squad for his game and he makes Ange look adaptable.

Genuinely, a manager willing to put us in a shape (without gaping holes), 4-2-3-1 with the 2 being more defensive, willing to use Son/Johnson in more effective ways, actually have Solanke as a CF, not a pressing workhorse/pivot could probably win at least 6 of the remaining PL games (might be enough for at least conference), and could win AZ and probably next game after, still think we aren't going to win it, not been consistent enough all season.

Vs. what? watching us struggle along for another 12+ games? fudge ...

I know some people say that formation is different from tactics. For me, formation is part of the tactics and I often wonder what would happen with our squad in that 4-2-3-1. The double pivot midfield, the full-backs really owning their wide areas and guys like Kulu and Madds working in the 3 to make magic happen.

It seems Iraola has found that 4-2-3-1 formula that is working for them but with a lesser emphasis on the high press.

Venom
Spence, Romero, VDV, Udogie
Bergval, Bentancur
Kulu, Madds, Odobert
Solanke

Very interchangeable with Danso, Porro, Gray, Sarr etc. Would suit Johnson more in my opinion as it is more akin to his Forest role. Wouldn't suit Sonny and Davies at this stage of their careers even though both played Poch's version.

 

[Raziel]

I know some people say that formation is different from tactics. For me, formation is part of the tactics and I often wonder what would happen with our squad in that 4-2-3-1. The double pivot midfield, the full-backs really owning their wide areas and guys like Kulu and Madds working in the 3 to make magic happen.

It seems Iraola has found that 4-2-3-1 formula that is working for them but with a lesser emphasis on the high press.

Venom
Spence, Romero, VDV, Udogie
Bergval, Bentancur
Kulu, Madds, Odobert
Solanke

Very interchangeable with Danso, Porro, Gray, Sarr etc. Would suit Johnson more in my opinion as it is more akin to his Forest role. Wouldn't suit Sonny and Davies at this stage of their careers even though both played Poch's version.

I think Iraola would make it work but I think in ideal world, your side looks good, but few thoughts

- Think you still want more of a DM, either Gray evolves and/or you buy a Danso/Solanke type (experienced) for DM
- He uses wingers, so Son & Johnson may get more joy along with Wilson
- The rotation question is how do you get a DM, Bergvall & Deki in that spine (and what about Maddison?)
- Bonus, he knows how to get best out of Solanke already

 

[Muttley]

I think Iraola would make it work but I think in ideal world, your side looks good, but few thoughts

- Think you still want more of a DM, either Gray evolves and/or you buy a Danso/Solanke type (experienced) for DM
- He uses wingers, so Son & Johnson may get more joy along with Wilson
- The rotation question is how do you get a DM, Bergvall & Deki in that spine (and what about Maddison?)
- Bonus, he knows how to get best out of Solanke already

When I saw Big Vic and Dembele, I was amazed how much further forward Wanyama could be even though he was supposedly the holder. I think it is about partnerships but obviously we'd all love to see the Gray / Bergval one form into an amazing one.

Madds and Kulu would need to work like Dele and Eriksen did. Neither were wingers but that width was coming from Walker or Trips anyway. Odobert seems to want to come inside as well, and that is where Udogie would need to play more like Kirkez.

One difference I'm seeing with other teams is that they do get their crosses in. We don't.

 

[Gutter Boy]

I know some people say that formation is different from tactics. For me, formation is part of the tactics and I often wonder what would happen with our squad in that 4-2-3-1. The double pivot midfield, the full-backs really owning their wide areas and guys like Kulu and Madds working in the 3 to make magic happen.

It seems Iraola has found that 4-2-3-1 formula that is working for them but with a lesser emphasis on the high press.

Venom
Spence, Romero, VDV, Udogie
Bergval, Bentancur
Kulu, Madds, Odobert
Solanke

Very interchangeable with Danso, Porro, Gray, Sarr etc. Would suit Johnson more in my opinion as it is more akin to his Forest role. Wouldn't suit Sonny and Davies at this stage of their careers even though both played Poch's version.

Gray in for Bentancur. Dibling in at RWF, with Kulu to ACM. Delap at CF. And with Poch or Iraola at the helm, that's the team that wins the league in 26/27.

 

[Finney Is Back]

Amorim was completely predictable, they don't have the squad for his game and he makes Ange look adaptable.

Genuinely, a manager willing to put us in a shape (without gaping holes), 4-2-3-1 with the 2 being more defensive, willing to use Son/Johnson in more effective ways, actually have Solanke as a CF, not a pressing workhorse/pivot could probably win at least 6 of the remaining PL games (might be enough for at least conference), and could win AZ and probably next game after, still think we aren't going to win it, not been consistent enough all season.

Vs. what? watching us struggle along for another 12+ games? fudge ...

Amorim was probably the sensible option for us to bring in after we'd sacked Conte.

 

[Muttley]

Mason is the attacking coach.

How poor is our attacking play?

Mason, needs to go with Ange and Levy.

When you're learning your trade, it could be argued that you learn way more from failed projects versus successful ones.

After Jose, Conte and Anges' stints in charge Ryan definitely knows how NOT to do it. That will stand him on good stead for the future