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Originally Posted by Locke
Okay, but I think you're thinking more like hockey than soccer. Rebuilds can be done effectively instantly if the chequebook is there.
Then again, you arent entirely incorrect either. A lot of guys in the Spurs squad seemingly wanted out before this and there likely arent going to be a lot of fees recouped by them.
Then again, with Poch out they might change their minds about wanting to leave, but they've also been playing like complete crap. That might be because they're well past their 'Best Before' dates or just that they lacked inspirado.
If its the former then you're going to get back to mediocre performances from bad players and/or little to no money for their departures other than wage savings.
If its the latter then jettisoning Poch could make the short term a lot brighter.
It really depends. The same argument 'they made the CL final last season' could apply and they're actually a better team than their results would indicate if they have a new manager, but that seems like thats a fairly hefty 'if.'
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Unless an oil state takes them over (and the Saudis want United and the Qataris want...Leeds?) we know the bolded isn't happening. Spurs have shown they can develop a team on a modest budget, but that was Poch obviously. He clearly had hit the wall with the current group, but as the old saying goes it's cheaper to replace the coach than it is the entire team. I do think they'll regret this because I don't see their board changing their approach.
At this point the guys who can go on a free have every incentive to leave because despite their poor play, they are still likely to get a nice big signing bonus and that is certainly more appealing to the players. Everyone loves cash up front. So that's Eriksen, Alderweireld, Vertonghen and Rose probably gone for nothing. For Man City that's nothing, but for Spurs to net $0 for those guys is devastating.
Are guys like Kane and Son really interested in Thursdays in Boratland after playing CL football the past few years? Maybe, but we know other clubs will be happy to poach them too. Are Spurs gonna be able to say no to the money they need to rebuild? Guess we will see.