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Current starter level players (realize positions are fluid, but I'm putting players where they most often played)

9: Richarlison

Wings: Sonny, Johnson, Kulu (backup Werner?)

10: Maddison

6/8: Bissouma, Sarr, Bentancur

LB: Udogie

CB: VDV/Cuti (backup Dragusin)

RB: Porro

GK: Vicario

Promising Youngsters that have been called into the first team: Moore, Donley, Scarlett (not entirely sure on their respective positions)

 

Looks to me that we probably need to prioritize upgrading at the 9 and at the 6/8. Having a CDM that can protect against the counter when both full backs are up and inverted could shore up the defense.

Need capable backups all over the place, but definitely at LB/RB, in the midfield, and at the 9.

We have 3-4 (depending on Werner) wingers who are perfectly capable of executing their role in Ange-ball. This might be a good position to give the youngsters some playing time in the early stages of the cups/Europa. Kulu is also a Swiss army knife who can play RW, 10, or apparently even a false 9 type (against the likes of Sheffield at least) when he's in good form.

And for the sake of my sanity, can we PLEASE do something about set pieces?! 

 

Thoughts on priority positions to upgrade?

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  On 5/22/2024 at 1:56 AM, TheBryMan81 said:

Current starter level players (realize positions are fluid, but I'm putting players where they most often played)

9: Richarlison

Wings: Sonny, Johnson, Kulu (backup Werner?)

10: Maddison

6/8: Bissouma, Sarr, Bentancur

LB: Udogie

CB: VDV/Cuti (backup Dragusin)

RB: Porro

GK: Vicario

Promising Youngsters that have been called into the first team: Moore, Donley, Scarlett (not entirely sure on their respective positions)

 

Looks to me that we probably need to prioritize upgrading at the 9 and at the 6/8. Having a CDM that can protect against the counter when both full backs are up and inverted could shore up the defense.

Need capable backups all over the place, but definitely at LB/RB, in the midfield, and at the 9.

We have 3-4 (depending on Werner) wingers who are perfectly capable of executing their role in Ange-ball. This might be a good position to give the youngsters some playing time in the early stages of the cups/Europa. Kulu is also a Swiss army knife who can play RW, 10, or apparently even a false 9 type (against the likes of Sheffield at least) when he's in good form.

And for the sake of my sanity, can we PLEASE do something about set pieces?! 

 

Thoughts on priority positions to upgrade?

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Moore has mainly played LW. Donley looks like he's probably a CAM or CF in this system. Scarlett is a CF.

Striker seems to be the main focus. There have been pretty reputable rumors the Saudi clubs want Richarlison for close to what Spurs paid for him.

Defensive midfielder seems like the other big focus. There is some thought that if they end up spending £50m on Gallagher that they may not spend there, however.

They may just leave VDV and Davies as the backup LB. They definitely need a backup RB.

In terms of wingers, Son and Johnson fits what he wants. Gil is likely to be sold. Kulusevski is more of a super sub, but probably a CAM/false 9 in this system. They definitely want another speedy winger. 

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  On 5/22/2024 at 2:44 PM, midtown said:

Agreed which is why I assume his agent has been floating his move. If any of that is legit

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I'm sure the agent is pushing for stuff. They get paid more for each transfer. Spurs paid €25m initially with another €6m in add ons. I don't think they'd entertain selling for less than €55-60m.

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  On 5/22/2024 at 2:20 PM, midtown said:

I feel like Dragusin needs more playing time.  

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That's where being in Europe helps. If we want to or need to rest VDVs hamstring or push him to the left to rest Udogie, Dragusin is ready made to start a bunch of games

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  On 5/22/2024 at 3:46 AM, Schulz2.0 said:

Moore has mainly played LW. Donley looks like he's probably a CAM or CF in this system. Scarlett is a CF

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If these Donley/Scarlett could really pan out over the next 2 ish years, that would be really nice. Donley as a backup 10, Scarlett as a CF reinforcement. That would be nice. Moore is 16, he's got a little time.

 

  On 5/22/2024 at 3:46 AM, Schulz2.0 said:

Striker seems to be the main focus.

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Strikers are expensive though. That's a position that's really hard to find an under the radar, bargain player. I agree though, we definitely need to pony up for a striker. Then budget for the midfield.

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Defensive midfield is a must. Disappointed in Bissouma's play after the first 10 games. A Striker is a must, need to move Son back to the wing. 
Would love to sell Richy to the Saudis. Funds from that would help get what is required. 

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  On 5/22/2024 at 4:03 PM, DeepEastTexas said:

Defensive midfield is a must. Disappointed in Bissouma's play after the first 10 games. A Striker is a must, need to move Son back to the wing. 
Would love to sell Richy to the Saudis. Funds from that would help get what is required. 

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There was a report out of Brazil today that Richarlison is happy at Spurs and wants to stay, doesn't want to go to Saudi. Hard to see us shelling out big bucks without Richarlison being sold there.

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Forgot about this kid Lucas Bergvall coming from Sweden. Is described like some sort of wunderkind. Just turned 18yo, box to box midfielder, we beat Barca for his signature. If he's good enough, maybe he adds to the midfield rotation.

Article from the Athletic: 

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  On 5/23/2024 at 7:17 AM, TheBryMan81 said:

Forgot about this kid Lucas Bergvall coming from Sweden. Is described like some sort of wunderkind. Just turned 18yo, box to box midfielder, we beat Barca for his signature. If he's good enough, maybe he adds to the midfield rotation.

Article from the Athletic: 

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They'll give him every opportunity to earn minutes. Part of our pitch to get him to sign was that he'd be integrated into the first team from the start. Barca talked about sending him on loan.

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Bergvall with a nice volley.

Alasdair Gold said on his podcast that he doesn't believe Spurs are in on Hudson-Odoi. Sounds like that may just be agents putting his name out there. 

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  On 5/28/2024 at 10:42 PM, midtown said:

Let him cook..maybe thats our 24/25 tag line

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"Building Strong Foundations". Another potential  tag line for 24/25.

I'm okay with Werner, I guess. He played fine for us. We need more talented players than him. He's a good squad player. 

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  On 5/29/2024 at 1:51 AM, DeepEastTexas said:

"Building Strong Foundations". Another potential  tag line for 24/25.

I'm okay with Werner, I guess. He played fine for us. We need more talented players than him. He's a good squad player. 

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He fits Postecoglu's system, now has som experience in the system, and we're just covering his wages. He's mainly Son's backup and saves us money we can spend towards the midfield and striker. I also wonder if they didn't want to block Moore's path.

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One thing NOT discussed yet is next year's jerseys, Footyheadlines has them all:

HOME

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https://www.footyheadlines.com/2023/11/nike-tottenham-24-25-home-kit.html

 

 

AWAY

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https://www.footyheadlines.com/2023/10/tottenham-24-25-away-kit-info-leaked.html

 

THIRD KIT

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https://www.footyheadlines.com/2023/10/tottenham-2024-25-third-kit.html

 

 

 

 

I recommend following the links as they have mockups and closeups of each jersey. Not a bad group for this year.

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Alasdair Gold writing today that Spurs might have interest in bringing Marcus Edwards back. He would fit the system and is club trained. Due to Spurs' sell-on clause, he'd only cost around £9m in all likelihood. Also wrote that Skipp is open to leaving to get more gametime. Cartilage Free Captain noted that Skipp and Edwards share an agent.

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Ok...are any of y'all One Hotspur members?  We're looking to buy tickets to the match v. Bayern on August 10th, but all sources say stay away from Stubhub (is that bad info?), and seems that the only secure way is to buy through the club, AND it looks like I can't sign up for a membership at this time?

So....if possible, you could buy tix through your membership and I could buy them from you via dollars, pounds, Stanley Nickels, Ameros, or the currency of your choice...any of y'all out there who would be willing to help a brother out?

OR, give me advice on the best alternate way/place to obtain tickets?

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I'm a member.  The problem is that you can only buy a ticket per member during the member window.  I just logged on to the ticketing site and the ticket queue is paused.  It should drop to the public at some point.  Hard to imagine a sell out for a friendly but it is Bayern and Harry.  Also I was told that they do spot checks to make sure the member is actually using the ticket.  I call complete bullshit on that.  No way are they holding people up when they are trying to get 60k people into the stadium

@Brisketexan

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The queue is open again.  There are tons and tons of seats available as of now so I wouldnt be shocked if eventually you can get tickets through the public window.  I've actually called the ticket office on more than one occasion and they are quite helpful so you might give them a call.  The club is usually very helpful with fans traveling from the US




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  On 6/9/2024 at 9:02 PM, Brisketexan said:

Ok...are any of y'all One Hotspur members?  We're looking to buy tickets to the match v. Bayern on August 10th, but all sources say stay away from Stubhub (is that bad info?), and seems that the only secure way is to buy through the club, AND it looks like I can't sign up for a membership at this time?

So....if possible, you could buy tix through your membership and I could buy them from you via dollars, pounds, Stanley Nickels, Ameros, or the currency of your choice...any of y'all out there who would be willing to help a brother out?

OR, give me advice on the best alternate way/place to obtain tickets?

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I am not a One Hotspur member - but I am in the ticketing system and so I am eligible to buy tickets in most cases once they hit public sales.

 

My general feeling is that unless you plan on going to a number of games - a One Hotspur Membership isn't needed - just get into the ticketing system as soon as you can. That should afford you the chance to get tickets to any game once they hit public sale. You have a grace period when you first join that doesn't allow you to buy immediately when they hit the public, but that times out - you just want to start that clock ASAP.

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  On 6/10/2024 at 5:00 PM, Captain Ron said:

 

I am not a One Hotspur member - but I am in the ticketing system and so I am eligible to buy tickets in most cases once they hit public sales.

 

My general feeling is that unless you plan on going to a number of games - a One Hotspur Membership isn't needed - just get into the ticketing system as soon as you can. That should afford you the chance to get tickets to any game once they hit public sale. You have a grace period when you first join that doesn't allow you to buy immediately when they hit the public, but that times out - you just want to start that clock ASAP.

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TYVM.  Just created an account.  We'll see if/when it opens up for tickets.

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  On 6/10/2024 at 5:00 PM, Captain Ron said:

I am not a One Hotspur member - but I am in the ticketing system and so I am eligible to buy tickets in most cases once they hit public sales.

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Not sure if this is a recent thing but to recap my experience getting into the Burnley match in May. I logged on within 2 hours of the One Hotspur+ window and zero tickets available.  Luckily I was able to get two through the ticket exhange but there werent many and that match never hit the public window.  It was the last home match but hardly any tickets for a relagated team.

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