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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 21:45:26 GMT 1
I think everyone is getting a bit blase about this ... it's the most amazing thing ever to happen to top flight football .. it's like town winning the championship by 15 points .. it's nuts.. I've heard some looneys are saying its bad for football cos they play on the counter and win lots of games one nil ... sweet mother of Mary.. this gives hope to every underdog in sport .. they have smashed into the monied elite and look to be winning it in a canter .. unbelievable .. I wouldn't say blasé but it's not a miracle. It is all very logical. They're a very well put together side. They've had almost no injuries. They've had some unknown players who've surprised opposition teams. They've had a very experienced manager. The other key factor has been the poor quality of the opposition. Utd awful & not playing for the manager. Chelsea revolted against their manager. Man city also in flux. Arsenal same as last ten years- no fight. Liverpool and Spurs a new manager fresh in & turning them around. The time was perfect and Leicester have taken their chance beautifully. Hungry players played consistently in the same position focus song on what each is good at. Who knows we may well now see the end to the oligopoly.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Apr 24, 2016 21:54:32 GMT 1
Emm - with Levy not sure you can be sure Spurs are building for the future. I think Pochettino is trying to. Agree Spurs play a more attractive brand of football, but come on. They don't have the resources of Man U and Chelsea, but they're still in a much higher bracket than Leicester, thus making it easier to afford the players they want.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 21:57:07 GMT 1
Spurs aside they are 12 pts clear of Arsenal & Man City so would have officially won the title. 17 pts clear of Man Utd and Liverpool over 20 pts back...
It's been a moment of glory & you could argue it might be nice for them to win the title at Old Trafford...
The fact that it's Leicester though means even now there's still a nagging doubt they could throw it away. If there's a shock result tomorrow night & Spurs fail to win then it's as good as over...
The FFP thing rankles a little, but as Ted & others have mentioned it's a real bloody nose for the money clubs, all of who will be back with a vengeance next season...
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Post by BLUE&WHITE on Apr 24, 2016 21:58:31 GMT 1
I think everyone is getting a bit blase about this ... it's the most amazing thing ever to happen to top flight football .. it's like town winning the championship by 15 points .. it's nuts.. I've heard some looneys are saying its bad for football cos they play on the counter and win lots of games one nil ... sweet mother of Mary.. this gives hope to every underdog in sport .. they have smashed into the monied elite and look to be winning it in a canter .. unbelievable .. I don't think it's blasé I think people are just realising they are there on merit, it's not a shock anymore.
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Post by wtd on Apr 24, 2016 21:59:27 GMT 1
I think Pochettino is trying to. Agree Spurs play a more attractive brand of football, but come on. They don't have the resources of Man U and Chelsea, but they're still in a much higher bracket than Leicester, thus making it easier to afford the players they want. ManU can afford all the players they want... they still don't play the football Spurs do. It's not all about money, it's about how you deploy your troops as well.
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Post by philincalifornia on Apr 24, 2016 22:03:52 GMT 1
Another thing that seems to be happening is that clubs like West Ham and Palace and, although not today, Swansea even are capable of taking points off the big guns. Definitely more interesting than when it was a two horse race. Also, not a good time to be a perennial underachiever like Newcastle.
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Post by BLUE&WHITE on Apr 24, 2016 22:08:21 GMT 1
I think Pochettino is trying to. Agree Spurs play a more attractive brand of football, but come on. They don't have the resources of Man U and Chelsea, but they're still in a much higher bracket than Leicester, thus making it easier to afford the players they want. I think it's unfair to say Spurs have played more attractive football, they have in the last 4/5 games but Leicester have been grinding out 1-0 games. Over the season I think Leicester have been very very entertaining
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Apr 24, 2016 22:51:32 GMT 1
Emm - with Levy not sure you can be sure Spurs are building for the future. I think Pochettino is trying to. Like DW - he could operate the same model at a different club.
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Apr 24, 2016 22:56:52 GMT 1
Spurs aside they are 12 pts clear of Arsenal & Man City so would have officially won the title. 17 pts clear of Man Utd and Liverpool over 20 pts back... It's been a moment of glory & you could argue it might be nice for them to win the title at Old Trafford... The fact that it's Leicester though means even now there's still a nagging doubt they could throw it away. If there's a shock result tomorrow night & Spurs fail to win then it's as good as over... The FFP thing rankles a little, but as Ted & others have mentioned it's a real bloody nose for the money clubs, all of who will be back with a vengeance next season... They will all be back with a vengeance next season - but perhaps making the same mistakes! Down to the new managers more like: Mourhino, Klopp, Guardiola.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Apr 25, 2016 7:14:05 GMT 1
Agree Spurs play a more attractive brand of football, but come on. They don't have the resources of Man U and Chelsea, but they're still in a much higher bracket than Leicester, thus making it easier to afford the players they want. ManU can afford all the players they want... they still don't play the football Spurs do. It's not all about money, it's about how you deploy your troops as well. Never said that wasn't the case nor am I detracting from Spurs who I ordinarily would want to win the title against the real big boys. Just Leicester couldn't afford the players Spurs have- the better players on the ball across the whole team required to play a more attractive style. Made the best of what they had. Proper management- none of this crap about building his own team.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Apr 25, 2016 7:16:37 GMT 1
Agree Spurs play a more attractive brand of football, but come on. They don't have the resources of Man U and Chelsea, but they're still in a much higher bracket than Leicester, thus making it easier to afford the players they want. I think it's unfair to say Spurs have played more attractive football, they have in the last 4/5 games but Leicester have been grinding out 1-0 games. Over the season I think Leicester have been very very entertaining That's probably true- recent games have probably exacerbated the perceived difference in styles. Again, smart management!
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Post by wtd on Apr 25, 2016 8:42:58 GMT 1
ManU can afford all the players they want... they still don't play the football Spurs do. It's not all about money, it's about how you deploy your troops as well. Never said that wasn't the case nor am I detracting from Spurs who I ordinarily would want to win the title against the real big boys. Just Leicester couldn't afford the players Spurs have- the better players on the ball across the whole team required to play a more attractive style. Made the best of what they had. Proper management- none of this crap about building his own team. Couldn't agree with you more, they and Ranieri have done wonderfully well with the resources available to them. Although, it might be said that the team building you deride ('none of this crap') was already done for him by Pearson Money or no money, building a team or not, Spurs play the better football IMO... which is my only point. It's just an observation. Whatever the reason is for that is an irrelevance to my point.
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Post by BLUE&WHITE on Apr 25, 2016 8:47:21 GMT 1
I had forgotten that Vardy broke the record for scoring in 11 consecutive games though!
Long season, easy to forget their achievements
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Post by wtd on Apr 25, 2016 8:56:20 GMT 1
I had forgotten that Vardy broke the record for scoring in 11 consecutive games though! Long season, easy to forget their achievements I'm not sure anyone is forgetting their achievements. They are just about to lift The Premier League trophy. It is an extraordinary story... they have been magnificent. Don't think we will ever see the like again.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Apr 25, 2016 9:39:10 GMT 1
I can't hear any fat lady singing, so it ain't over yet! Leicester still have to go to Old Trafford and Chelsea, both of which they could well lose, all (ALL!!) Spurs would need to do then would be to win 3 of their last 4 and avoid defeat at Chelsea.
Hang on - I think I can hear a fat lady gargling!!
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Post by galpharm2400 on Apr 25, 2016 9:44:47 GMT 1
Ranieri.. class in victory or defeat. granted they dont lose many but he never gets arsey or looks for excuses.. I do expect WBA to roll over tonight and keep the excitement going..
Rotation??? thing of the past.. consistency of selection is the new thing???
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 10:09:18 GMT 1
I don't know that many Spurs or Leicester fans so maybe others can offer better anecdotal evidence, however don't see either of their sets of supporters giving it large just yet. Not sure we'd have seen the same behaviours if it was some of the other clubs battling it out...
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Post by Headless Chicken on Apr 25, 2016 12:37:10 GMT 1
Never said that wasn't the case nor am I detracting from Spurs who I ordinarily would want to win the title against the real big boys. Just Leicester couldn't afford the players Spurs have- the better players on the ball across the whole team required to play a more attractive style. Made the best of what they had. Proper management- none of this crap about building his own team. Couldn't agree with you more, they and Ranieri have done wonderfully well with the resources available to them. Although, it might be said that the team building you deride ('none of this crap') was already done for him by Pearson Money or no money, building a team or not, Spurs play the better football IMO... which is my only point. It's just an observation. Whatever the reason is for that is an irrelevance to my point. He filled the voids with perfect fits for what they lacked. I do think in most scenarios it's a bit naff when you constantly hear about it not being a manager's players. Wagner gets some leeway, as we didn't follow our one club philosophy, so didn't necessarily have set-up to marry with first team.
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Post by Torquayterrier on Apr 25, 2016 21:52:03 GMT 1
Spurs have failed to beat West Brom, Chelsea will probably sack it off v Leicester if required, looking in the bag for the foxes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 21:54:34 GMT 1
Spurs have failed to beat West Brom, Chelsea will probably sack it off v Leicester if required, looking in the bag for the foxes. Chelsea have sacked it off all season so it wouldn't be a shock They'll stick a few past United anyway and it'll be all over with
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 21:56:10 GMT 1
Spurs aside they are 12 pts clear of Arsenal & Man City so would have officially won the title. 17 pts clear of Man Utd and Liverpool over 20 pts back... It's been a moment of glory & you could argue it might be nice for them to win the title at Old Trafford...
The fact that it's Leicester though means even now there's still a nagging doubt they could throw it away. If there's a shock result tomorrow night & Spurs fail to win then it's as good as over...The FFP thing rankles a little, but as Ted & others have mentioned it's a real bloody nose for the money clubs, all of who will be back with a vengeance next season... There you go then... Didn't the Baggies get a 2-2 draw at Leicester recently as well? Followed this game on text & five live and sounded a bit like the Jordan Spieth moment in The Masters a few weeks back...
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Post by hasta el pueblo on Apr 25, 2016 21:58:27 GMT 1
One more win out of their remaining games is all they need.
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Post by shawsie on Apr 25, 2016 22:01:53 GMT 1
Think it will be all over on mon night.....can see both teams drawing their next games.
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Apr 25, 2016 22:04:32 GMT 1
Start the charabang Put the bunting on the town hall
Its over.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 22:26:41 GMT 1
I liked Filbert Street.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 22:29:18 GMT 1
I had forgotten that Vardy broke the record for scoring in 11 consecutive games though! Long season, easy to forget their achievements He only broke the record if you think football started in 1992
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 22:37:13 GMT 1
I had forgotten that Vardy broke the record for scoring in 11 consecutive games though! Long season, easy to forget their achievements He only broke the record if you think football started in 1992 What? ? There was football before Sky? Did they play the same rules?
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Post by Nickhudds.UTT on Apr 25, 2016 22:37:27 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 22:49:48 GMT 1
Is it down to the Europa League as to why Spurs will play on 3 consecutive Mondays?
Their fans must be a bit gutted with Leicester playing ahead of them these last couple of games...
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Post by detox on Apr 26, 2016 0:21:28 GMT 1
I remember watching the spurs v leicester cup final.. back in.....jeez .'61 .Leicester beat Barnsley after a replay in the 6th round, and it was barnsley who had beaten Town in the 4th round (after we'd knocked out cup holders Wolves in that famous 3rd round replay under the lights)...
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