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Ramos Is Building Towards A Champions League Push, But Is This The Year For A Top Four Finish?

Started by The Gaffer · 10 months ago

It was only four months ago that the disciples of White Hart Lane were celebrating in their thousands at Wembley after a glorious Carling Cup Final triumph over London neighbours Chelsea, but already the eleven heroic warriors who battled to victory on that day have depleted into a number which ... Continue reading »

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ossie's dream
11 months ago

I expect Spurs will dramatically improve their league position, but agree that a top 4 finish will be too much of a stretch this year.

If we ignore all the other squad changes for a second, the loss of *both* Keane and Berbatov in this transfer period poses the biggest headache for Ramos. This was one of the most potent Premier League front two pairings in recent memory, and arguably Spurs' greatest. Losing them both in quick succession leaves a gaping hole in Spurs' attack and despite Darren Bent's pre-season form, replacements will need to be found and quick.

Spurs possessed a strong squad at the end of the last season and it can be argued that strengthening in a handful of key positions was at that was needed. However, what we are witnessing are wholesale changes to the team. It will take a while for the new faces to bed in and the team to adapt to a new formation (most Spurs fans agree that Ramos will employ a five-man midfield with a lone CF).

My prediction: 6th in the League and another cup win.

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dang
11 months ago

the league just gets stronger and stronger, i think it'll take a couple of years for tottenham to make a real challenge with all that attacking youth but who knows if ramos will still be around. they need more help on defense though, king and woodgate are good but they need much better insurance when (not if) the two get injured. a stronger "makelele" type player is needed as well.

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Baz
11 months ago

Shouldn't waste so many words on Tottenham. They're rubbish!!

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Kevin
11 months ago

Spurs should talk to Juventus about signing Tiago. Mendes as he hasn't fit in Ranieri's plans at the Old Lady

http://www.serieatalk.com/is-tiago-on-the-juve-...

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Seattle Yid
11 months ago

I'm hoping that when the Berba issue is settled, Spurs will look to bolster the back line. The first choice back 4 looks solid with Hutton, Woodgate, King and Bale, but when and how long can we expect to see that quartet in the starting line-up? When Woody or Ledley drop, Spurs could be back to calamitous defending and conceding shocking goals off set pieces.

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