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The biggest plus in bringing any new manager now as a permanent appointment is that the players know there is a direct implication of their performance from day one.

When people talk of Tim Sherwood returning to “save” Spurs and they forgetting how he laid into a few senior players as a pundit. I wonder what Pedro Porro might think as he remembers Sherwood’s words during Pedro’s Spurs debut?

@rupertmiller The problem is who the hell is stupid enough to take the job..

@cfht1882 Don’t see them sacking him

If we are going to sack Tudor, it has to be on Monday morning at the latest. Sure many players will be away, but we can’t dither and delay, as we are in serious trouble

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I love Archie Gray & believe he will be a superb player, but is he ready for the WC? The competition is huge. Rice is the most improved playing over the last 2 yrs for me. Anderson & Wharton are excellent, Scott, Mainoo and a few others are also great players. Give the boy time.

@UrikHumle @RudolphN17 I would be looking to keep much the same teams as Liverpool & Atleti. Players need to rest and of course pick up injuries, but we also have to reward good performances

@cfht1882 @RudolphN17 You’re right. And not just due to fitness, it’s also about gelling and interplay. We can’t be throwing completely different teams out each game and expect it to work even if it’s better on paper

Selecting Kinsky tomorrow is a big gamble despite Vics injury. Another big mistake might end his Spurs career, but a strong display and end to the season, could be magnificent. All depends on his character & mindset & whenever he starts, he will need huge support

@AlasdairGold My biggest concern with Xavi and may others is that we so rarely see them motivated and playing with fire in their bellies

"It was a really beautiful surprise for me. He was inside from the first second of the game. It was nice to find in him this resource we will need in these last games we still have to play." football.london/tottenham-hots…

Asked Igor Tudor about Xavi Simons being key to Spurs' creativity: "He himself was motivated [on Wednesday], was good, was with the right mentality. When he's like that, his qualities come out. So his qualities connect a lot with these things I said now. (contd)

@_th3halfspace @thfcjoaquin I have never had an issue with a loan for Paulinha, as he gave youngsters time to develop without pressure. If we buy him however, that’s another issue. I don’t mind Gallagher, but Gray & Bergvall have far higher ceilings

tears, we got Gray, Sarr, Olusesi, and Bergvall all breaking out, but Lange & Co decided to shell out 40m in transfer fees and 400k per week for Gallagher & Palhinha

Where are the many fans who claimed Archie Gray was useless and a total waste of money? As so often, it’s useless fans who lack knowledge and patience that are the problem.

Despite going out of the CL, the win and performance has to be viewed as positive to build on against Forest

Although I think it was an offer that Liam Rosenior couldn’t refuse in taking the Chelsea job. You feel he will be replaced in the summer by a bigger name. I wonder if he will live to regret the move?

@AlasdairGold I tend not to believe too much of what I read, but it’s hard not to concede that Mickey and many others have been very poor and rudderless for most of the season. Actions always speak louder than words

Micky van de Ven: "Of course I've seen things [written]. Reporters just say things sometimes and it's like how did you come up with this? Like players have switched off. It's not true. They say players are going to leave either way. (contd)

@JonnyH3232 @THFC_Mastrigt What I liked about Olusesi yesterday was that he looked composed. Willing to accept the ball in tight spaces. Was happy to do the basics. Kept possession without fuss which has been a huge problem in CM for far too long.

Anyone who has followed me long enough will know how long I’ve gone on about Callum Olusesi our U-21 captain to be given his chance at 19 this M/F ,A/M Premier League debut was way overdue. His stats from the 74th minute • 8/8 accurate passes • 2 passes into the final third • 1/1 accurate long balls • 2 recoveries He showed real confidence, demanded the ball, and performed solidly in tight spaces without any errors that I saw. He actually made his Spurs debut v Hoffenheim in Jan last year. I’m now hoping he gets more chances to show his true talent. #COYS 🤍💙

Tudor the Messiah!! 😂

@WellOnside Historically managers are risk averse & even in times of desperation will tend to play safe as they feel a senior player is less of a gamble & less likely to choke. This probably isn’t the case at Spurs atm, as many are so low physically & mentally, but I can’t see Tudor risking

Tottenham’s few remaining first-team players are both mentally and physically EXHAUSTED. Squad, management and fan morale is at an all-time low. I’d say many of them are currently struggling to pass 70-80%, 20-30% off their absolute best level. EXHAUSTED. Who would put in a better display… a mentally and physically drained Xavi Simons, currently at ~75%, or a fresh Luca Williams-Barnett, currently at 100% and chomping at the bit for an opportunity to impress? And if you say Simons still, which I wouldn’t necessarily argue with. You can’t say there is miles in it, at best Simons edges it. So then the question is, why can’t Williams-Barnett be given at least the odd 30 minutes occasionally? That complete lack of trust in our youngsters is what has frustrated me the most these past 2 seasons. I know you can’t rely on kids at this level, but you can still utilise them in order to keep your main squad fresh, which provides them with opportunities to prove they’re good enough for more game time. Thoughts?

The suggestion that the players have given up on Tudor may well be spot on, but that will never excuse their own lack of fight and commitment to the club that as then extremely handsomely

How many minutes does Tudor have into the Liverpool game before he is sacked?