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Originally Posted by Barnet Flame
As much as I hate Spurs, that would genuinely be a shame. Ange has always struck me as someone, I’d love to have a pint with. He just seems to be a really good guy and personally, I wouldn’t wish it on him.
There is plenty of evidence to demonstrate that Ange isn’t just a good guy, he has been successful in the past.
There is even more evidence, that the problems at Tottenham lie elsewhere.
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Well the problem is the ownership. We literally pay Levy more than any other chairman in the league and we also have the absolute lowest wage bill in the league. It’s on clear display this month, as the team is desperate for help. We’ve been playing teenagers, sometimes out of position, and players are playing hurt because we have no other bodies. And what have we done? Signed a goalie and other wise just tried to muscle through. It’s completely and utterly ridiculous.
And sure, maybe Ange shares some blame. Maybe he could’ve been more flexible with his system earlier this season. But the truth is, he’s been hung out to dry here. I don’t know what manager would be getting amazing results with the tools he has to work with. And today was a great example. We have a 1-0 lead at home against a team that hasn’t won in forever and can’t score. We give away two goals in about 5/6 minutes to start the second half. Some would say that those were brain dead plays, and that kind of makes sense. But you know what it could well be, is fatigue. I’ve been there. You’re so tired and rundown, and you make dumb mistakes on the pitch.
Anyway. Ange is almost surely getting sacked. As soon as I saw the banners at the game today, and the very loud “we want Levy out” chants, I feel like I know what’s coming. Daniel Levy can’t stand that and it hurts him personally. He’s not investing in the team (they care about real estate and commercial development), so there’s only one thing he can do to try to turn the ship. He’s sacks Ange and god knows who comes in as a caretaker. Hopefully not Ryan Mason, but he’d be cheap. Maybe Benitez? Who knows how long that oil and water relationship goes. I’m not sure who would be willing though. We all know it’s an 18-24 month position, rinse and repeat. Always repeat.
And finally, I think Ange is awesome. He’s a good dude with a good attitude, and in today’s presser he made mention of how much the players should be lauded. I’d imagine those guys love him, and despite the fact it’s not working out, I can see why they’re still playing for him and haven’t just downed their tools.