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About Jon @ AnythingButPenalties

Spurs Blogger, supporter and member.

West Ham Spurs Preview – and so it begins

West Ham Spurs

 

So here we are again, the start of another Premier League season. As usual, hopes are high – a new manager, a fresh start. Compared to last year, things feel a little calmer, expectations a little more realistic.

Let’s hope Spurs supporters and our trigger happy chairman, give Mauricio Pochettino the chance to implement his ideas. The new system might take time, all worthwhile things do.

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Poll: Where do you think Spurs will finish this season?

Spurs Premier League

 

In my last post, I predicted a sixth place finish for Spurs – although with the caveat that it would be a “better sixth”.

This may be a little pessimistic but I am trying to avoid falling into the usual pattern of: getting swept up in a new wave of optimism because of new signings/a new manager/irrational hope, only for the disappointment and depression to have returned by Christmas.

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Premier League predictions / preview – where will Spurs finish?

Premier League Predictions

 

The new Premier League season starts this weekend. With lots of new signings and several managerial changes, many teams will be optimistic, but how long will that optimism last?

After correctly predicting this summer’s World Cup final, I thought I’d have a go at forecasting the top positions in this year’s league – including where I think Spurs are likely to end up – as well as previewing the likely contenders.

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Which Spurs players are surplus to requirements?

Dawson Chadli Spurs

 

In my last post, I took a look at some transfer targets rumoured to be interesting Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino. With a large squad and some new arrivals, the new manager will have to make some tough decisions on which players to let go. So who could be leaving the club in the near future? Continue reading

Spurs transfer target roundup – which make sense for Tottenham?

Depay Yedlin Spurs

Spurs have been a bit quiet lately. Several supposed “done deals” seem to have stalled, while rumours fill the news void.

In my opininon we still need strengthening at centre back and left midfield. Let’s have a look at some of the more substantiated rumours. Continue reading

Musacchio on Spurs’ radar – Levy must back Pochettino

Spurs target Mateo Musacchio

 

After the capture of 20 year-old Eric Dier, from Sporting Lisbon, reports suggest Tottenham are still looking to add another centre back to their squad. The latest name to be linked with a move to White Hart Lane is 23 year-old Villareal defender, Mateo Musacchio.

With Dawson looking unsuited to the new coach’s system, Kaboul injury prone, and Dier and Chiriches probably not first team regulars just yet, there is a clear need for Continue reading