Tottenham Hotspur

I think the season can be considered a missed opportunity, a success but one of those 'what ifs'.....Overall the team, the staff, the fans all have done more that what was expected at the start of the season, we beat Man U away (!!) we beat the other top 4 in at least one match, we didn't have a end of season blip (although it got leery at times!) so the season can be considered a success.
But what if Levy had bought a striker in january? What if we had sold Modric and settled with Dembele and Lloris before the season had already started?
I am not disappointed, not in the slightest! I am optimistic for the future, in AVB I trust, and if we hold onto our star players and build up in a few key positions, I think even from next year we can start competing further up the table.

TOP 4 would have been an unqualified success. 72pts in isolation is brilliant. I am sure I would be disappointed if we finish 5th. But, that points tally would be the highest for any team finishing outside top 4 in Premier League history. Can't really blame the team for that. I know a lot here would blame the results against certain teams for losing out(if we do) but the truth is if we won them all we would be title challengers and not top-4 chasing team. Any top-4 chasing team wont get a result every week.
True success of this season will come in the close season IMO. Does Levy back AVB? Do we sign earlier than usual? Do we keep hold of Bale?
If the answer to these questions are YES, then this season would be an unqualified success in my boook.

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I'm pretty happy with how this season has panned out and AVB is just getting warm in the seat now. Should we grab 4th it's a definite success. So with such small margins in the balance we got to be satisfied.

Now, the only thing worse than Arsenal winning today is them dropping points and us not beating Sunderland. That would be an unbearable end to the season.

We beat Man U at OT, this season has been a success for me.

We had a good go at the Europa; Bale has come out to become one of the best players in the world; record points tally and to combine all that with the fact that we have had injuries to our best players and not having a worldclass striker then it has been a great (but unlucky) season for Spurs.

Same as the above, in AVB I trust.

I'm happy at the end of the day, although If we miss out on top 4 I still see it as a missed opportunity considering the teams we dropped points against.

To me, whatever happens later on. This season has been a success, most of us would think that if we don't make the Top 4 then it's a failure. Tell me, how many of you actually thought that we'd be battling in the Top 4 with a new manager at the beginning of the season? I remember most of us targeting a Top 6 finish. This season has shown what we can do, even without our key players (due to injury/lack in form) And for a team that hasn't gotten a penalty this season? Imagine what the Top 4 would look like if no one got penalties. This season is a success regardless of what happens. I love you, Tottenham Hotspur!

Yeah I read that yesterday. Its relieving. I have a very good feeling about today funnily enough

I am already walking around with my Spurs shirt on...screw it! I am celebrating a good season no matter what happens today!

I was just about to post that. Really nice to see

Really good to see the support Levy is providing to the staff and players, as well as the youth team and on loan players. Only worrying thing is he seems to be making excuses already for not spending on players...'new stadium is a must' hence 'Financial fair play and no big spending'...we need a striker!!!

Tighter than a ducks butt he is

Snap!

Haha @espelho. Happens. TBH I kinda felt he was suggesting we might not spend heavily next season but focus more on retaining key players.

That is what I got from the message as well...but he also expects other teams to hold back...which is interesting!
I like how he mentioned Townsend and Rose and the under 21 team...obviously has big plans for all involved.

It only means we can't spend more than 4m MORE than we spent last season the way I read it

Has he logged in recently? I was sure, he will come for this one atleast. :/

4 da boys!

I think I was taking a break from Footytube when he left, I do miss his long posts though :( anyone care to fill me in on why he left exactly?

Personal reasons. House moving. He didn't reveal much

If its a early morning dream..it will come ture :D D

I have no doubt about you guys winning...But have to hope Newcastle turn up with a good wining spirit today.

Cisse will score very late today. I'm sure of it. Whether its a consolation goal, a goal that wins it or one that gets them the draw, I dunno

It was a very early 4am dream does that make it certain lol,I have no doubt about their spirit to to beat the apposing team they will want revenge for their 7-3 defeat back in December but have they got the audacity? I hope so

I want a Cisse performance like the one against Chelsea last season!

I know we're all just talking about newcastle and how they have to beat arsenal but let's not forget our own game! Imagine how silly we'd look if arsenal dropped points but we did also :p

Fully! If we don't beat Sunderland at home tho with whats on stake, then we don't deserve CL. Will be good to see how we handle the pressure as well. .

I'm hoping for a season topping performance! Ruthless Spurs! kill the game early and prove that we are a top 4 side!! COYS!

Yeah as long as spurs have a blinder today I'll be as happy as can be

I've always wanted to know this

I dunno, but they have the potential to finish 10th. Thats very good news, I tell you.

I remember seeing somewhere that each place worth around £750,000 more than the position below it. Good luck to you guys!

Shouldn't he reward the players if they win lmao?

Yeah I remember reading its somewhere around the 750k mark as well... per place on the table that it...

I guess the players might want to reward the back room staff. It could be a great incentive rather than a few thousand more for yourself and your overpaid team mates. But what's the chance Pardew will outdo Wenger..? Very slim, I'd say.

he should play the back-room staff then, would be great if the tea lass gets one past Wenger.

you watch too much footie mate...lol

Too much football? I'm sorry this is something i don't understand lol.

I dont watch that league occasionally stick Anderlecht on my accumulator but thats it,just read it somewhere,lol