I have an acquaintance that is a Tottenham fan. We were talking and he is saying he is concerned they are betting the team on making top 4. Something to do with the government loan they took and are using it to bring in players. If they don't make top 4, they will not be able to keep the players they have and it could effect their staff also. Is this an exaggeration, or is there truth to this?
I have a friend that has been a life long ManU fan. He feels they did not address the lack of depth that had Ole not changing the starting 11 and not bringing on subs when needed in games. He thinks in this congested format, the players will get beat down, VdB and Telles will help, but the squad overall will be get run into the ground. It doesnt help that McGuire is becoming a head case with the pressure on the pitch and his personal problems.
Man City and ManU got hammered in that review. We were mentioned with praise.
https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/10/05/premier-league-transfer-grades-how-did-clubs-fare/
I have noticed that our corners defence and when we take corners is much improved over last year. I think taking them will improve even more when Ziyech returns. Do you think this is a result of the young coach Lampard brought in to focus on these things? If so, Lampard deserves some credit for bringing in someone to improve it.
I don't see runs at goal, I don't see anyone attacking one on one, I don't see any attempt at hold up play with runs behind, I don't see quality play anywhere, except getting back on defence. Our attack is boring and stale.