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    Idah offers more in every aspect - apart from the number of Bundesliga games played. I'll be amazed if there's a starting place for Sargent on Sunday. We look imbalanced trying to accommodate him. He's not a midfielder, a winger nor (especially with his appalling goals to games record) a striker either. Mind you, Rachica's left me feeling even more disappointed; he looks like a second-rate Matt Jarvis with even less end product. Werder Bremen must be well-chuffed to have offloaded the pair of them for the money we donated.

     

     

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    During lockdown I've connected & met with the MD who provides security services at Spurs; she's had a busy few weeks with Premier League Football, the Joshua fight & NFL game. I'd love a tour of that fantastic stadium - guess that would need to happen other than matchday though.

    Look up @eileenwilliamsmbe on IG if you're interested in seeing one or two behind the scenes videos...

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    8 minutes ago, Making Plans said:

    The only comparison with Leeds that we mean anything will be the result on Sunday

    As challenging as it is, all involved need to 'Trust the Process & apply the 'NATO' (Not Attached To Outcome) principle. Focusing on winning every tackle, header, holding position, making magnificent passes & clinically finishing 100% of our opportunities (the process) is far better use of brain power than fear-based thinking which quickly paralyses performance. Execute the activities that create 3 points & it's much more fun all-round. Then repeat...

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    10 minutes ago, AJ said:

    I agree to some extent, and it was certainly a step in the right direction. Had either of those two chances for Sargent fallen for Pukki instead, I'm sure he would have scored at least one of the two

    Even Pukki hit the side netting instead of scoring in that game! Given his nicely deflected opening goal against Bournemouth, Tzolis appears to possess a fortuitous finishing touch. When you have a golden player like that, surely you play him? I doubt he'd fail to get the ball over the line in a wide-open goal like Sargent did. Probably do it blindfolded...

    PS: Thinking ahead, when Tzolis scores, will we hear the kitchen staff celebrating by smashing plates in Delias Restaurant? 🙂

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    Totally agree with Petriix - so far we've looked devoid of any creative play or unexpected moves! Let's be honest, we've been pretty dull. There's a Buendia-shaped hole for Cantwell to step into this season providing he wants it. Unlike the new recruits, he knows exactly how Pukki likes to be fed. Hopefully we'll see him make a creative impact tomorrow...

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    Sargent looks an average utility player to me - we already had plenty of those. Doesn't appear to offer any more than Idah who is bigger, stronger and already here! The USA guy doesn't have quick feet, he's not a fast winger, and his goal to game ratio is pretty awful, so he can hardly be described as a striker either. There's precious little time in this league to establish his identity or purpose; my gut feeling is DF may well be screwing-up the effectiveness of the whole team by trying to accommodate Sargent every week. I'd like to see him dropped in favour of Dowell who at least has a goal in him. 

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    11 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

    How is Neil Adams being lined up as Stuart Webber's successor the slightest bit positive you happy clapping lunatics.

    League One here we come. 

    The article clearly says: Webber and Adams share a positive relationship and the decision * isn't * viewed as a step up in contingency planning for when the Welshman elects to depart the club!

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    It's my youngest son's 16th birthday today. He's a long-term NCFC ST holder & despises the whole gambling thing in football. Multiple ads promoting betting were shown during the Norwich vs Liverpool Carabao Cup game & it's clear how overloaded it's become. Even at his age, he cites the misery these products can create - as a father I'm pretty grateful he has formed this view tbh...

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    We needed players with a bit more bite; not red-card stuff, but applied strength backed by a good dollop of high-quality self belief. Looking at video clips, Normann plays fairly within the rules and in a way that others simply bounce off him. Otherwise they chop him with spectacular results. He looks feisty & I think that's great.  His presence in the side may well up level some of the existing players too. 

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    Rashica swinging-in high crosses was less-than-helpful - that's not how Pukki likes to receive the ball is it? Thought that would've been worked on in training; when Pukki starts to get proper weighted through-balls from the new midfielders, normal service will be resumed.

    It'll take Teemu a few games to achieve full fitness, so other options need to be made in the meantime. Idah & Sargent looked lively & bright...

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