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In the midst of many a meltdown among the Spurs fans on Twitter this week, Head Coach Tim Sherwood has been accused of using defensive midfielder Étienne Capoue as a pawn in an ongoing battle with the club’s Technical Director, Franco Baldini, who was responsible for his signing. In fact, I would suggest that Sherwood’s use […]
- WindyCOYS
- 6 minute read
- 18th January 2014 at 15:46
- 48 comments
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As Spurs prepare to face Stoke City at White Hart Lane, some fans seem to be almost be wishing for Tim Sherwood to fail. He’s a Gooner. 4-4-Tim. Glorified PE teacher. Not qualified for the job. So angry are they with his appointment, that they are critical of every decision he makes: too many strikers, […]
- WindyCOYS
- 4 minute read
- 29th December 2013 at 10:31
- 25 comments
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Just eight days ago, André Villas-Boas departed. Dignified to the end of his tenure. Well liked within the club, well-respected by most. I wish it had worked out for AVB. He was a Head Coach (or manager, in old money) that made me proud. He was a gentleman who was always professional in his dealings with the […]
- WindyCOYS
- 11 minute read
- 24th December 2013 at 18:30
- 45 comments
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Jake Livermore has started ten games for Hull City (and made one substitute appearance) and has become a firm favourite. He’s impressed so much that the majority of Hull’s fan-base want Livermore to sign permanently. When questioned on whether he’d consider signing for Hull permanently, Livermore said “I’m prepared for anything in football. I’m enjoying my […]
- WindyCOYS
- 6 minute read
- 26th November 2013 at 11:39
- 4 comments
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In Part 1 I discussed: – The high line leading to an overly compressed pitch. – Inverted wingers failing. – The number ten struggling to create. In this section I’ll focus on: – Soldado not doing enough. – A lack of passing ability in the midfield ’2′. – No Plan B / ability to change […]
- WindyCOYS
- 7 minute read
- 16th November 2013 at 12:09
- 13 comments