hallenbeck

Spurs fan. My family have supported Spurs since the beginning, when the club colours were navy blue and we played on Tottenham marshes.

Child of 1975.

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Website: https://thelastboyscout.uk/
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2024-11-19 23:46:44 UTC

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He is looking like a proper good striker. I think he looks more interesting than Haaland personally. Latter is deadly, but a bit one dimensional.

2024-11-19 23:21:55 UTC

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was that today?

2024-11-19 18:29:56 UTC

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a) Haven't really left
b) Many, many more of the COYS tribe over there (orders of magnitude); very little engagement here
c) It's not as black and white re. BS as you make out; this is a reasonable, rational critique/examination: https://anderegg.ca/2024/11/15/maybe-bluesky-has-won
d) BS building and launching genuinely useful features while Mastodon has been stagnant for a while - that's a big deal

2024-11-19 17:42:39 UTC

@npub12wd…57uc for info https://mastodon.social/@hallenbeck/113510766290210191

2024-11-19 17:20:39 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r friends 👋 I've transition my main account over to Bluesky. There is a lively, friendly Spurs community there now. If you want to make the jump, I can help. I am creating a sharable list of MastoCOYS people who are either bridged, or have accounts over there.
If you want me to add you to the list, let me know. If you're already on BSky, you can reply here and I'll add you: https://bsky.app/profile/hallenbeck.thelastboyscout.uk/post/3lbcuceceu32o
If you'd rather keep your account here and bridge across, I can help. Let me know.
#COYS

2024-11-03 13:00:34 UTC

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Ange going for a bit more control? I'm surprised Maddison isn't starting given he's fully rested.

2024-10-30 22:30:59 UTC

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Who says Ange isn't pragmatic, eh?

2024-10-30 03:09:10 UTC

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I know, I saw that. I also listened to the podcast where [@mike](https://flipboard.com/@mike ) interviewed [@snarfed.org](https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://snarfed.org/about ). Worth a listen: https://dot-social.simplecast.com/episodes/ryan-barrett
I meant I've personally not met anyone actively hostile to it in my circles. It seems there's a quiet majority who are ok (or indifferent) with it.
But Mike (Masnick) said Bluesky users are fine with the bridge, so make it opt-out that side. Then explore with admins making it opt-out on selected, friendly fedi servers.

2024-09-29 18:45:19 UTC

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he loves Ange

2024-09-13 13:03:07 UTC

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He did a similar fashion-and-football interview in 2021 - https://www.soccerbible.com/interviews/2021/07/jonathan-david-talks-style-his-journey-his-role-in-the-team/

2024-09-03 10:57:36 UTC

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Now we have stripped back, we can let the real renovation begin.
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2024-09-02 23:08:04 UTC

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Yeah like TTW. I also like to listen to Ali and Rob on Gold and Guest.
The great benefit of Bluesky is that it's easy to explain and talk about, and easy to get people to sign up and get started. It's a bit of a shame the fediverse doesn't get included in the conversation, but it's hard to talk about without getting into the technical weeds. I just hope Bridgy keeps getting better and, ideally, one day BSky supports a ATP to AP bridge natively.

2024-09-02 17:07:14 UTC

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It's a great episode. Nicely balanced and great analysis. Feel like I don't want to listen to anything else now 😅

2024-09-01 20:33:31 UTC

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Let's hope now. How much bad luck can one team have?
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2024-09-01 16:32:18 UTC

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I don't blame him one bit for refusing to go to Saudi. Good on him for sticking to his guns. But that is something within his control, they did come for him, and he did pass on it. That's what I mean about fans getting upset with him; he's taking up a *crucial* striker position and he's constantly injured. We'll have to see. Plenty more season to go. It's been interesting so far.
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2024-09-01 15:17:22 UTC

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Lots of Spurs fans

2024-09-01 15:09:56 UTC

Here's a question @npub1ye9…898r fans: as much love as there is for Richarlison now, how quickly will fans turn on him for not stepping aside and letting us bring in someone else, e.g. J. David? I didn't see it hear the game, but looking at the online the data, it looks like we were desperately missing a striker?
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2024-09-01 01:09:39 UTC

It's quite disheartened just how apparent it is becoming that BSky doesn't want to be a part of the #fediverse but wants instead to compete with and, presumably, extinguish it. Or have I misread what The Atmosphere is all about?
https://c.im/@youronlyone/113059552749585167
Would much rather see collaboration, not this naked, tech-bro, testosterone-rich competition.
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2024-08-28 20:31:12 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r How do you think Ange will set up against Newcastle?
Forest have been good having a go at them, so surely Ange will opt for another attacking setup. I can't see him being conservative. He'll attack.
If Solanke is available:
Vic
Porro, Romero, VdV, Udogie
Deki, Biss, Maddison
Odobert, Dom, Son
If no Dom, then same as Everton.
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2024-08-28 19:03:33 UTC

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I also quite like the idea of hashtag contexts. So you switch into, say, gardening context and all your posts have a user-defined set of hashtags automatically added until you switch context again. Very useful for current events (e.g. a sports match) in particular where it is easy to forget to add your hashtags.

2024-08-28 18:42:33 UTC

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This is the exact use case for why I set up this account. It turned out, the thousand or so followers on my "main" account aren't interested in esoteric posts about Tottenham Hotspur, and with there being no algorithm, I felt it better to create a separate account I could post "freely" on.
Using (guppe) groups works quite well when added to a list and excluded from main timeline. Can't add hashtags to lists, though.
Would love smthg like the old Google+ Circles if you remember those?

2024-08-27 12:58:12 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r Premier League team of the week according to Sofascore
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2024-08-26 11:10:07 UTC

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The ones I like right now are Alice's ECILA, Ben Bowman, and Spurs Unwrapped. That does me pretty well. Talk Tottenham (which aggregates all the interviews from various places) and the Offical channel are good. Oh and Tot Comps. Beenyman does the best production on the pressers.
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2024-08-25 13:56:56 UTC

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I avoid those channels like the plague. Anyone who is too negative I block. I just don't need it. I use my own eyes and brain (and check the data to verify if my own eyes and brain aren't lying to me and fill in the gaps). The trouble is, negativity and drama generate attention, like rubber-necking a car crash. People slow down and have a look. Just try and ignore that stuff mate.

2024-08-25 13:38:54 UTC

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I think Sarr and Johnson (and perhaps some of the other younger players?) benefit from absorbing the patterns of the game because they're not the most confident players who impose their will on games; they possibly need a bit of direction. Also using their pace against tired legs.

2024-08-24 21:35:13 UTC

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It's going to be a LB if we bring another in surely? Maybe someone who can double as a LCB in a pinch?

2024-08-24 19:58:56 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r Tottenham v Everton 4-0 Extended highlights. Some glorious angles of Micky's assist. 👇
https://hofoo22.fooroomtyv.com/embed/H77uY771QsXu4
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2024-08-24 19:04:26 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r Sonny on Micky's assist:
“I was running with him and thinking, if you pass it now I'm gonna KILL you [...] because there was a long way to run and he had so much space and I was, like, commit, Micky commit, commit”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6tiRhcVlfE
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2024-08-24 17:04:24 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r Ratings courtesy of Sofascore and FotMob.
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2024-08-24 16:24:46 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r So I’ve been wanging on about how much I want to see Deki in Sarr’s right sided 8 role. I could only listen the match, not watch.
What’s the verdict?
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2024-08-24 08:58:45 UTC

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Aside from Micky and Son, this matchday image features Maddison, Gray, and Sarr. A clue as to our starters in midfield?
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2024-08-24 08:54:01 UTC

It's matchday. Up the Spurs.
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2024-08-23 21:19:52 UTC

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Could be that Solanke's injury was hampering him. Ange did say it happened early on, but he played through it.

2024-08-23 19:23:36 UTC

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Hope so. He's a great coach. Ange always spoke very highly of him and fans that knew of him were sorry to lose him. There was some talk of some of our youth heading your way because the similarity of playing style would work for both clubs. Not sure if anything has come of that yet, however. They're pretty good youth, tho. Won the PL2 in an intense competition last season.

2024-08-23 19:13:47 UTC

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Worth noting, founder Jack Dorsey (who also founded Twitter) recently left the board citing the reason as "they are making all the same mistakes as Twitter"

2024-08-23 19:11:54 UTC

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They are VC funded to the tune of around $8 million for now, I believe. There is talk of them charging for "premium services" and custom domains/user handles. Not sure how much they plan to make through that, however. Seems a bit of a flimsy business model to me. But these tech companies don't care much for robust business models. It's always a case of building a user base then worrying about the money later (usually by monetising the user base)

2024-08-23 18:59:29 UTC

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hey, were trying to transition over to #FediFC as it better represents the diversity of the fediverse. Great to meet you 👍

2024-08-23 18:52:22 UTC

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no, why?

2024-08-23 18:05:39 UTC

I've got a feeling Ange is going to play Johnson and use Deki as a sub for Madders when he inevitably tires. I suspect Ange might want to show some faith in Brennan by not dropping him to the bench (and therefore further risking his confidence) too soon. But he'll swap him with Odobert fairly quickly if it's still not working for him. Just a hunch.
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2024-08-23 13:09:24 UTC

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If Richy is fit, why would Ange not trust him?

2024-08-23 12:33:10 UTC

Postecoglou on Solanke's injury.
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2024-08-21 23:51:42 UTC

This looks interesting: “Move Slowly and Build Bridges: Mastodon, the Fediverse, and the Struggle for Ethical Social Media” by Robert W. Gehl
https://fossacademic.tech/2024/02/11/Move-Slowy-Preview.html
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2024-08-21 14:57:44 UTC

Postecoglou And The Press - The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
https://pca.st/episode/86baf6b1-ef96-4b5c-bd55-aed6605a2384
> Flav sits down with chief football correspondent for The Standard, Dan Kilpatrick to discuss how Ange handles the media, how social media has changed the way football is reported, the way transfers are covered and industry behind it, and why no one knew that Odobert was signing.
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2024-08-21 13:45:34 UTC

How did your #FPL GW1 go #FediCOYS? Mine was quite literally very average.
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2024-08-21 13:34:19 UTC

What a joy it must be to have joined Chelsea this summer. Lovely club. So together. So vibes.
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2024-08-20 10:53:53 UTC

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18yo Martinelli would be a backup keeper. Presumably part of the rebuild.
I'm muting these negative hashtags so I won't see them in future. Happy to chat here still, nothing personal, but can't stand the ridiculous negativity. It's not what I'm here for.

2024-08-20 09:17:41 UTC

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Yeah, you could see and hear disappointed Ange was afterwards. We need to take our chances. The early run of success last season had several games like this, but were late wins. It highlighted the need for more energy in midfield and more 1v1 capability on the wing. Would love to see us bring in e.g. Gomes or Éderson to replace Skipp.

2024-08-20 08:48:01 UTC

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I listened to this but didn't catch what Vardy's toe rag behaviour was Steff mentioned. Amy idea?
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2024-08-20 05:39:02 UTC

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Depends how rocky I guess. You can see where Leicester's freak goal changed the dynamic. Really shook them up until he made the subs.
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2024-08-20 00:39:05 UTC

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Yeah, I think they'd work well together. Éderson in the Sarr role, Gomes in the Bissouma role. I think that's broadly what he does for Atalanta, but as part of a midfield two.

2024-08-20 00:35:37 UTC

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Poor Ange. It's the Spurs effect.

2024-08-20 00:35:03 UTC

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Lol 😂

2024-08-19 23:43:07 UTC

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Gomes. Not sure about Éderson. He's more of a box-to-box 8 by my reckoning, and not Premier League proven. He'd be expensive for a non-EPL player. Gomes is elite at getting the ball back. Probably most similar player is Palhinha.
Here's a comparison of their 23/24 defense stats 👇
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2024-08-19 23:15:01 UTC

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João Gomes would be a cheat code for that. I think he'd be killer in that role. And we need a new Brazilian.

2024-08-19 22:43:42 UTC

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Ange has consistently said strengthening in the final third is the most important thing. That was evident in this game. Proves his point. Solanke will take time to settle (Haaland did, too), and Odobert will take time too, probably. What's clear is that we're still working on the strengthening; we're not strong... yet.

2024-08-19 21:54:38 UTC

I wonder if THIS season be a bit rocky, like Ange's first seasons elsewhere? 🤔
Then season 3 will be the one where it all comes together, rather than season 2.
Such is the challenge of the Premier League.
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2024-08-19 21:52:20 UTC

Maddison was excellent; enjoyed seeing him back in form, but we need more than just Maddison as a creator.
Solanke looked good; can see how he offers something different. Needs time to settle in.
15 shots but only 2 big chances. See above about needing another creator.
666 passes (creepy)
Enjoyed some of our new set pieces routines.
Subs should have come on earlier.
We need a dribbly winger so bad.
We missed Biss (let's get J. Gomes!)
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2024-08-19 13:34:35 UTC

Where will you be following #LEITOT from? There are lots of new people here this season (on Mastodon, Bluesky, and across the #fediverse); let us know in the replies where you're at. 🌍
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2024-08-18 17:52:48 UTC

Ange Postecoglou exclusive: Tottenham boss targeting silverware in his second season in charge | Sky Sports
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/13199029/ange-postecoglou-exclusive-tottenham-boss-targeting-silverware-in-his-second-season-in-charge
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2024-08-18 14:20:30 UTC

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Just remembered there was a mention of about Locatelli in The Transfer Flow a couple of days back. Don't think I ever posted it.
Source: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/united-management-thinks-mainoo-better-xavi
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2024-08-18 14:05:40 UTC

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Paul O Keefe reiterated today Bissouma is on the list of players they would sell if a big enough offer comes in. Perhaps he doesn't want to be sold so that's why he filmed himself doing nos 😅
I'd say it's competition for Biss and Sarr, yeah. Ange wants real depth with competition for roles, and nobody comes close to doing what Biss does. No idea if there's any substance to the Gomes rumour, but it makes some sense, especially because of this 👇
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2024-08-18 13:58:16 UTC

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Not heard anything about it - where did you see the rumour? Seems unlikely. We are already stacked at LW, he's not very two-sided, he's 26, and he's not HG. What problem does he solve and how would he fit Ange's model?
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2024-08-18 11:44:11 UTC

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There have been some rumours about João Gomes overnight. Lent some weight by the sudden news about Skipp.
https://mastodon.social/@hallenbeck/112980332610896431
https://mastodon.social/@hallenbeck/112980304760603409
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2024-08-18 09:37:36 UTC

Skipp is going to Leicester
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5707543/2024/08/18/oliver-skipp-leicester-tottenham-transfer/
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2024-08-18 01:04:23 UTC

Could it be true?
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2024-08-18 00:57:18 UTC

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His ability to escape pressure situations with skill, often using quick turns or dribbles, adds an extra layer to his defensive capabilities. This, combined with his physical presence and aggressive playstyle, draws comparisons to players like Casemiro and Fabinho, who also excel in defensive midfield roles.
🧵 3/5
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2024-08-18 00:57:18 UTC

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In the 23-24 season, Gomes played 34 matches for Wolves, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. His defensive statistics are impressive, with high numbers in tackles and recoveries, solidifying his role as a defensive bulwark. Offensively, he took 26 shots with a conversion rate of approximately 7.7%, which shows he can occasionally contribute goals, but this isn’t a primary aspect of his game.
🧵 4/5
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2024-08-18 00:57:17 UTC

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His athleticism and stamina allow him to cover a lot of ground, effectively performing box-to-box duties. Gomes also possesses good positional awareness, which enables him to anticipate opposition plays and make key interceptions.
🧵 2/5
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2024-08-18 00:57:17 UTC

Some notes on João Gomes aggregated from various sources.
João Gomes has rapidly become a key player in Wolverhampton Wanderers' midfield. His game is built on a foundation of exceptional work rate, tenacity, and a relentless ability to regain possession. One of his standout attributes is his tackling ability; he ranks highly for tackles won per 90 minutes, making him a crucial disruptor in midfield.
🧵 1/5
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2024-08-17 10:23:48 UTC

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2024-08-17 08:59:45 UTC

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https://mastodon.social/@hallenbeck/112973699251264794

2024-08-16 17:33:10 UTC

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Why would he?

2024-08-16 17:30:34 UTC

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Ange's public dream is winning everything.

2024-08-16 17:29:53 UTC

A decent article from Jay Harris here talking about the quick, reasonable and proportionate sanction against Bissouma jars with the inadequately addressed and messy unfinished business of Bentancur's racist comment. 👇
Are Spurs sending the wrong message by banning Yves Bissouma but not Rodrigo Bentancur? - The Athletic
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5704780/2024/08/16/bissouma-bentancur-tottenham/
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2024-08-16 17:14:22 UTC

Kompany on Odobert
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2024-08-16 12:40:35 UTC

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Odobert...
Vs United (7.2 rating)
Vs Brighton (7.2 rating)
Vs Brentford (7.3 rating)
The kid is chaos. He's everywhere.
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2024-08-16 12:19:19 UTC

An important part of the discussion regarding Odobert: he played for Kompany at Burnley.
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2024-08-16 10:14:35 UTC

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He's only 19 so still very good stats.

2024-08-16 09:57:55 UTC

Wilson Odobert. Obligatory green bars.
✅ Excels in successful take-ons (99th percentile), progressive carries (99th percentile), and touches in the attacking penalty area (98th percentile).
🤔 Underperforms in passes attempted (1st percentile), pass completion (18th percentile), and defensive contributions like tackles and interceptions (1st percentile each).
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2024-08-16 09:45:18 UTC

Wilson Odobert. Just waiting for the angry fans to unleash their fury now.
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2024-08-15 22:42:49 UTC

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I'd like to see what Deki can do in the 8 role. He's always had one of the best engines in the league, he's great at tracking back, is strong, gets the tackles in, gets the ball back and, crucially, he can assist and score. He could make a good rotation with Sarr which negates the need to bring in that Gallagher profile. He can also rotate with Maddison.
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2024-08-15 20:12:21 UTC

Will Deki's "growth", which Ange spoke of during preseason, extend to an improvement on the wing? Did Ange mean purely growth as an AMF? Will we see a better RW Deki come Monday?
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2024-08-15 18:21:33 UTC

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Always got to be a bit cautious when it comes to Spurs. There will come a point in the coming seasons where an extra push is needed to bring in "finishing touch" players. Those are the moments I'm wary of. Those will be the crux. Until that time, I'm just enjoying the cycle of this rebuild and enjoying the backing Ange is getting from club and fans. I can't do anything else other than enjoy the moment.
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2024-08-15 16:24:00 UTC

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Things do feel substantially different now though, right? For a start, our recruitment setup is massively improved from anything that has gone before. The philosophy of the club is aligned. The academy is working. The manager is being backed. The stadium is done. We don't have PSR worries. The manager is quality. There are good vibes about the place. It genuinely feels uniquely fresh this time. I think there's reason to feel more optimistic than not.
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2024-08-15 12:46:21 UTC

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I'd treat an rumours of Ange being under pressure and sacked by Christmas with skepticism. Sounds like trolls stoking algorithms for clicks. Jay Harris's words seem reasonable to me.
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2024-08-13 12:57:56 UTC

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Don't you get the sense it's another Chiesa type of story? Italian agents feeding the media to generate a bit of noise? When Ali Gold asked the club about links with Chiesa, it was an emphatic 'NO'.

2024-08-13 09:18:49 UTC

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Definitely under pressure. How much I suspect depends on how well we start.

2024-08-13 01:18:42 UTC

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Since Ange Postecoglou became manager at the beginning of last summer, the only Premier League team with a higher net spend than Tottenham is Chelsea
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2024-08-11 21:58:25 UTC

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Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks off – The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/29818130/spurs-yves-bissouma-filmed-hippy-crack/
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2024-08-10 22:21:18 UTC

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2024-08-10 21:16:31 UTC

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Seems like a good shout to me. Would Ange really drop his vice-captain? I'm hoping his form picks up with a dribbly winger in the side to take a bit of the focus of Madders. Opposition know they can shut him down and it neutralises much of our threat. Same problem when he's not in the side, although Bergvall seems to fix that somewhat. Would definitely like to see Deki in that role again with full strength side.

2024-08-10 20:44:05 UTC

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Passing the torch 🔥
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2024-08-10 19:55:41 UTC

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we had more control when our first choice back line was there, that was noticeable.

2024-08-10 19:40:56 UTC

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Attack momentum vs Bayern.
Not great.
We contained them better in the second half, but lacked threat throughout. We don't seem to be able to hang on to the ball well enough. Only 41% possession.
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2024-08-04 17:09:13 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r Great video breaking down why Solanke would be ideal for Spurs 👇
[Spurs Unwrapped] Why Spurs Want Dominic Solanke!
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2024-08-02 17:56:19 UTC

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Yeah, it's always a bet. I think Ange was suggesting that as long as the player is the right fit, he can work with them. He prefers a good fit over individually brilliance. More of a systems manager, if you see what I mean? Ultimately, I see interchangeably as one of his goals - I don't think he wants to be too dependent on any one player or coach or staff member. Hence why he rarely takes people with him when he moves.

2024-08-02 12:48:45 UTC

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Same with all players really. Gyokeres is the player everyone is raving about, but he was mediocre playing in England and only had a breakout season in Portugal, which lacks the physicality of Premier League and Champ. Bringing in anyone from outside the Premier League is a risk. At least Solanke has shown he can do it in the PL, has steadily improved, shown he is adaptable, has the qualities Ange wants in a 9, and is HG. Seems like a good bet.

2024-08-02 11:35:54 UTC

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- Age 26
- 20 goals a season in a lower half team
- Premier League proven
- Homegrown
- Good injury record
- Strong off-ball
- Strong pressing
- Strong defensively
- Strong in the air
Worth €60m to Ange?

2024-07-31 23:50:44 UTC

@npub1ye9…898r [Spurs Unwrapped] Lucas Bergvall Is A Joke As Spurs Beat K-League All Stars 3-4!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAE6171WffA
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2024-07-31 23:46:25 UTC

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Has Deki done enough to be considered a strong enough rotation at 9 along with Richarlison and Son?
I'm starting to be persuaded perhaps we're not going for another 9 after all, unless Richy goes. I'd be surprised if Richy does go.
Still, it will be interesting to see what happens with David at Lille. They need to sell him. A last minute, super-lowball deal perhaps? I don't see any reason not to leave that one late. I still think he'd be a great Ange player.
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