Tottenham Hotspur

[Shaggy]

"The beleaguered Portuguese had even arrived at Spurs' training complex with Christmas presents for members of staff."

Oh dear.

[dom9]

I guess this shows just how easy it is to **** things up at the top level.

We did with the previous owners, then subsequent managers. A monumental effort has been required to drag us up the table. But we too have had a little bit of luck with others ****ing up.

Tottenham were in a great position to consolidate, they have blown it.

Chelsea are simply disfunctional and are successful despite their management. Money has a lot to do with it.

Arsenal are maligned for not achieving more but really, staying where they are is pretty admirable, if not slightly boring for their fans. Stability is an achievement.

City look to be pretty well managed imo. Sure they splashed the cash but they seem to have their heads screwed on. They could be the next dominant force in English football.

And then we have United. As much as I can't stand them, what they achieved in the past 20 odd years is ridiculous. Both them and Arsenal made it look easy. But just a couple of changes in the senior management team and it's all unravelled.

And what of Everton? One good season followed by a mediocre one, follwed by a good one, and repeat, on a shoe string. They seem to be doing pretty well within the constraints of the finances.

We have a brilliant opportunity ahead of us right now. Let's see if we can keep it going.

[RichC]

He seems a decent guy, for me he's the fall guy from the trio of himself, Baldini & Levy who must also take some criticism/blame for the transfer policy in the summer.

[Fosterbloke]

I'm shocked they didn't buy Ilori -

* Portuguese (Can understand instructions in both languages!)
* Fast (Perfect for high line)
* Familiar (AVB's familiarity with Portuguese football)

[Pablo]

"The beleaguered Portuguese had even arrived at Spurs' training complex with Christmas presents for members of staff."

Oh dear.

Awkward

[Bender]

"The beleaguered Portuguese had even arrived at Spurs' training complex with Christmas presents for members of staff."

Oh dear.

wow The gift that keeps on giving

[Frenchie]

His £4.5m payoff for failing will cover the awkwardness admirably.

[baitman]

City look to be pretty well managed imo. Sure they splashed the cash but they seem to have their heads screwed on. They could be the next dominant force in English football.

it is inevitable.

[Daniel 7]

Villas Boas getting blamed for wasting £££££ but Franco Baldini (the deal maker...) was being credited for reinvesting the Bale cash wisely just after the transfer window closed. It stinks. I'm no big fan of AVB, but this coverage reeks of xenophobia.

[Leyton388]

Spurs fans on talk****e crying out for Rafa.

[RedReet]

Villas Boas getting blamed for wasting £££££ but Franco Baldini (the deal maker...) was being credited for reinvesting the Bale cash wisely just after the transfer window closed. It stinks. I'm no big fan of AVB, but this coverage reeks of xenophobia.

Baldini a popular name growing up where you were?

[BigChief]

Baldini a popular name growing up where you where?

[Rigadon]

Spurs fans on talk****e crying out for Rafa.

Three fans on 5 Live, yesterday. Two wanted Hoddle, the third wanted Spurs 'to break the bank' for Rafa. Personally, I think he'd be an excellent choice.

If he was given the job (very unlikely), he would definitely bring them success - but he'd need time (at least one whole season - including a pre-season). However, he'd have to work with that fruitcake Levy, he wouldn't appreciate being told who to buy (by a DOF) and there would be an element of Spurs fans (no matter the success) that would complain about his brand of football.

[Fivex]

I'm shocked they didn't buy Ilori -

* Portuguese (Can understand instructions in both languages!)
* Fast (Perfect for high line)
* Familiar (AVB's familiarity with Portuguese football)

[Fredo]

Three fans on 5 Live, yesterday. Two wanted Hoddle, the third wanted Spurs 'to break the bank' for Rafa. Personally, I think he'd be an excellent choice.

If he was given the job (very unlikely), he would definitely bring them success - but he'd need time (at least one whole season - including a pre-season). However, he'd have to work with that fruitcake Levy, he wouldn't appreciate being told who to buy (by a DOF) and there would be an element of Spurs fans (no matter the success) that would complain about his brand of football.

**** no, I wouldn't want Rafa there.