Anyone Worried about the Thomas Frank Spurs new look heading up North ?

[MrsORichSenior_]

a few of my Spurs contemporaries telling me that Thomas Frank has implemented a flowing flexible tactical system for Spurs to utilise using a combination of formations from a 3-5-2 and a 4-3-3 primarily and is open to further adaption of his strategies as well.........

even so ..... only 21 minutes game time this season for Archie Gray ..........not sure if he could get more in our present set up.......

it appears that Franks tactical aims are to create a high percentage of chances through deep crosses and intelligent movement.......
to do this his team uses direct passes of long vertical passes into the central areas often totally bypassing the midfield to exploit space behind the opposition defence....... similar to us Spurs position their wide players high and with support from overlapping fullbacks to attack down the wings into creating crossing opportunities......

its reported in the London press that the Spurs boss might be frustrated with his tactical tweaks which have had Spurs looking confused when the changes do not come off as hoped for.......
Brennan Johnsons importance to this Spurs side is key for many...... including which mood of Richarlison turns up for the game up front battle.

following Spurs Chairman Daniel Levys sudden departure last week Thomas Frank will not be sure how much say he will now be given in Spurs longer term strategy...... as the club is fending off new offers to sell now.......

a USA consortium has launched a record 4.5 billion quid takeover bid initially rejected but have a further month to submit further progress......
the consortium bid is being led by a former music dj and NASA tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick........
it is claimed that 3.3 billion quid would be offered to take full control of Spurs and 1.2 billion quid would then be invested into the squad....... with a 250 million quid stadium naming rights deal reportedly being lined up.........

in accordance with the obligations under Rule 2.6a of the City Code, the Consortium is required by not later than 5.00pm on 24 October 2025 to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the City Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for the Company.

hopefully another good gutsy performance from us and Legs Lewin up for it from the start will get us a result from the southern softees..........

MOT

[ozleeds]

a few of my Spurs contemporaries telling me that Thomas Frank has implemented a flowing flexible tactical system for Spurs to utilise using a combination of formations from a 3-5-2 and a 4-3-3 primarily and is open to further adaption of his strategies as well.........

even so ..... only 21 minutes game time this season for Archie Gray ..........not sure if he could get more in our present set up.......

it appears that Franks tactical aims are to create a high percentage of chances through deep crosses and intelligent movement.......
to do this his team uses direct passes of long vertical passes into the central areas often totally bypassing the midfield to exploit space behind the opposition defence....... similar to us Spurs position their wide players high and with support from overlapping fullbacks to attack down the wings into creating crossing opportunities......

its reported in the London press that the Spurs boss might be frustrated with his tactical tweaks which have had Spurs looking confused when the changes do not come off as hoped for.......
Brennan Johnsons importance to this Spurs side is key for many...... including which mood of Richarlison turns up for the game up front battle.

following Spurs Chairman Daniel Levys sudden departure last week Thomas Frank will not be sure how much say he will now be given in Spurs longer term strategy...... as the club is fending off new offers to sell now.......

a USA consortium has launched a record 4.5 billion quid takeover bid initially rejected but have a further month to submit further progress......
the consortium bid is being led by a former music dj and NASA tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick........
it is claimed that 3.3 billion quid would be offered to take full control of Spurs and 1.2 billion quid would then be invested into the squad....... with a 250 million quid stadium naming rights deal reportedly being lined up.........

in accordance with the obligations under Rule 2.6a of the City Code, the Consortium is required by not later than 5.00pm on 24 October 2025 to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the City Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for the Company.

hopefully another good gutsy performance from us and Legs Lewin up for it from the start will get us a result from the southern softees..........

MOT

Ohhh no, not another USA company, the holocaust is getting nearer and nearer, not to mention intruders from outer space as Atlas scope has witnessed. I think we have more to worry about than football, Mrs O, Russia is threatening everyone and anyone, making friends with Muslims, and for an orthodox country, I find that upsetting. Not to mention one dictator in bed with two of the world's worst human dictators. So sorry if my mind is on other things than football. Football is just a sidetrack from the world's problems. Make no mistake, World War 3 is here, and it will destroy half the countries. Janko and the younger generation will be left with nothing. Anyway, we will forget about that and worry about the Spurs, I guess.

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

I was worried a few games ago but a bit less so now. They have a few injuries and Leeds seem to be finding their mojo and a degree of confidence. Points from two games in a row where we have been behind is promising.

Anything out of that game is a.bonus.

[MrsORichSenior_]

really getting my mojo now...... as our physicality and strength in the air is going to be useful for this stage of our PL baptism.......

Spurs have got a poor record creating from open play and their keeper Vicario has been identified in reports as being poor in the air particularly at set pieces and crosses........
which is a weekly topical concern on their forum discussions and press match reports...... a big bone of contention also from Spurs fans is the worrying signs with regards to their attack........as when chasing a match they persist to just pumping crosses into the box and hoping someone will be on the end of it.

Spurs had the best part of 40 minutes to respond after falling behind to the Wolves goal last time out........ showing an incredibly poor response to the Wolves opener....... and only a stoppage time equaliser from Palhinha earned them a point eventually........despite Frank changing tactical systems throughout the game.

the London Evening Standard who provides excellent reports on London clubs games stated........ when Simons signed for Spurs in the final days of the summer window all felt it was inevitable that he would become the chief creative threat and the main man his team would turn to for moments of inspiration........ the London Standard now state this is not the case as it is Kudus who they most rely on for moments of magic...... so hope we can keep both of them battened down for ninety plus minute by muscling them out of time and space to use the ball.

i noticed Iraola replaced all Bournemouths three key right sided players against us on 60 minutes...... as he was so perturbed to our physicality upon them at that stage of the game......... also saying after that he acknowledged it was a real physical game because Leeds have Calvert Lewin and Longstaff with other physical players that can punish in every set piece which they were fully aware of.......yet all of our goals still came from set pieces. 🙂

bit more composure and belief could see a tidy three points here for us.

MOT

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

I also think it helps that both flanks are now solid which doesn?t give any chinks for teams to exploit.

[spaldy]

I really like our squad and the physical play. We will stay up. Don?t think top 10 out of question. Not hard on the eyes either

I think we are going to be a handful for them!

[MrsORichSenior_]

this season 28.4 per cent of PL goals scored have come from set pieces....... which is the highest of the past ten PL seasons with 3.2 per cent of goals coming from long throw ins....... media are reporting.

Farkes emphasis will still be playing safely in open play to reduce the uncertainties before capitalising on our safer more structured parts of our game plan worked on in training...... which can now be seen in our better sequenced movement and positioning........ pleasing to see we are learning quickly to anticipate where we all should be to receive a pass and finding those open spaces in the process.
.......good seeing our players have a better understanding of their roles now and are prepared to take on more responsibility.

not easy following opposition tactical team movement whilst finding opportunities for runs to create space for yourself or others....... but defensively our full backs and Lewin are fast becoming attentive to their roles currently being asked ......which will help the others demonstrate what they can do well now to.

dodgy away draw for Spurs tonight against Norwegians Bodo/Glimt....... at an 8,270 seater stadium located above the Arctic Circle on a tricky artificial pitch shown on our tv.

jammy own goal on 89th minute........Archie on for 8 minutes in which he delivered the cross for the late own goal giving Spurs the equaliser during another frustrating team performance for Thomas Frank to comprehend over...... hopefully a delayed flight home and lots of tired legs for them to sort out.....

MOT

[whitestomper45]

Good for us that Solanke will still be sidelined.. let’s hope Richarlison has nothing to smile about 😀

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Watched the highlights of their European game and they were lucky not to get battered.

Not sure they are in the greatest form.

[ozleeds]

Watched the highlights of their European game and they were lucky not to get battered.

Not sure they are in the greatest form.

That should be a plus for us but we all know it's Us and which will turn up.

[Rev72]

A good time to play them perhaps but we must take advantage and go for the throat in this one.

[MrsORichSenior_]

north London mob sound rather glum...... as Farke fear factor sets in.........

https://thefightingcock.co.uk/forum/threads/leeds-united-vs-tottenham-hotspur-saturday-the-4th-of-october-12-30pm.51115/

the strictest ref in PL will be charge ...... Thomas Bramall has blown for 23.33 fouls and brandished 3.33 yellow cards on average per game...... worry also because Jarred Gillett will be on VAR duty for the game to assist him...... same chap was the pitch ref who gave Arsenal a penalty at Newcastle last week until VAR overturned his dodgy decision.

should be an interesting presser tomorrow to see who is fit and available for us........

MOT

[ozleeds]

north London mob sound rather glum...... as Farke fear factor sets in.........

https://thefightingcock.co.uk/forum/threads/leeds-united-vs-tottenham-hotspur-saturday-the-4th-of-october-12-30pm.51115/

the strictest ref in PL will be charge ...... Thomas Bramall has blown for 23.33 fouls and brandished 3.33 yellow cards on average per game...... worry also because Jarred Gillett will be on VAR duty for the game to assist him...... same chap was the pitch ref who gave Arsenal a penalty at Newcastle last week until VAR overturned his dodgy decision.

should be an interesting presser tomorrow to see who is fit and available for us........

MOT

Whoa, he's one of the most honest refs going around, yeah, of course, he's human and may make an honest mistake. Short memories as Leeds have a great record when he refs. Perhaps being an Aussie haters will be haters as we were not rated on the world stage.

[MrsORichSenior_]

quick round up of the main points from todays Farke presser on Spurs clash....

Farkes take on our performances........
What I like about our start so far in terms of performances is we have not one point that was lucky........ but we have also I would say lost three points from being very, very unlucky.

so it could be easily even on 10 or 11 points if I am honest and then we would not just be talk of the town......but sometimes it is also a bit healthy for this emotional club to fly a bit under the radar.

it is good that we had such a positive start performance wise also result wise......but it is a long road and we have to make sure that we deliver with consistency further on.

we need to win many more points in order to achieve our target because with just eight points we won?t be allowed to stay in this league, so we have to keep going.

Farke on his opposite number.......
i am impressed with Thomas Franks start to his tenure in the Spurs hotseat.....his teams are always well structured, well managed and coached..... and for that you have to be spot on in what you are doing..... they play and press with intensity and they always threaten with many runs in behind.

when they rotate they still have found a way in the last games to dig in and to grind out a result and this is also the mentality Thomas bring into his teams........always they are pretty effective and find pragmatic solutions to grind out results and for that we have to be aware if you are against his side on top of the game..... as they can comeback and deliver.

Farke on Piroe........
Best finisher I ever worked with.....in these terms very world class.....but we have to accept we will not always be in this position....... as in other games we needed some other skills..... i am100 per cent sure during the season his skills and stengths will be needed........he is still a great character and his behaviour is top professional, top top class......and so it should be as well....... if he runs around right now moody or feels sorry for himself or angry then it will not help him...... so what should I do ?
.....just because he is feeling sorry for himself or angry and i think that right now he is angry and sorry for himself so I better play him.?
no...... it does not work in this way........ so make sure you train professional and you prepare professional and that you impress the manager in each and every training session and this is what he tries to do in each and every session.........i am pretty sure that we will also see him in many occasions on the pitch and then hopefully he can also deliver.

Farke on Gnonto..........
just the calf strain .......so no surgery...... hoping to have him fit for this game but hes still feeling it a little bit........ so its progressing.....i am pretty sure he will be back in team training definitely in the next week and it should not be too much of a problem.

Farke on team news........
James is out for a few weeks..... he rolled his ankle in training.....likely out for 4-6 weeks but we expect him back after Nov international break........if he was available before it would be a bonus..... so not great news.

Gnonto will miss this game with his calf problems...... not back in team training..... back after international break and question marks over Harry Gray with some problems with his hip flexor after his youth game on Monday.

Lucas Perri is back in team training since yesterday.......so good news but too early to involve him yet......so the international break is good for his two weeks of training and we expect him back out after that.

MOT

[spaldy]

I like our chances Saturday. In fact, Mr cheap is actually putting a fiver on us to win.

I am worried about the Slovenian - Bijol (not sure on spelling). I think he could be a force in this game. Rodon and Strujik have been very, very good but wonder if that change up might take us to another level. It's a great problem to have.

I remember this ref from the championship days and remember being impressed with him. Of course, back then we were smaller and many teams cheap shotted us all game. When you have less talent and are bigger than the superior talent team (we usually were) dirty play really can be an equalizer. He tended to negate that some.

Really hoping DCL hits his chances this game. He's had some excellent balls fed to him and not quite finished it up. Also hoping that Aaronsen has a break out game. He's going to get some chances.

Glad we have the early game. we'll be ready to play.