Chapter 86: Tottenham
As the so-called sales volume is king, as the unscrupulous media in some places continue to hype the topic of Leeds United, various experts analyze various institutions and speculate, the result is outrageous and outrageous, but as long as the masses buy it.
And those fans who don't know much about Leeds United have also begun to sing about Leeds United after all kinds of misinterpretations, and even the chairman Bates has asked Wise once.
For this dead fat man's careful thoughts, head coach Wise knows it, isn't he afraid that the tickets will not be sold, which will affect his money. However, for the next heavyweight opponent, Wise has racked his brains now, and he has no time to pay attention to the miscellaneous reports from the outside world.
Seven days later, the fourth round of the FA Cup will begin, this time against Tottenham Hotspur, a traditional powerhouse in the Premier League, and what makes Wise even more crazy is that only once is it to Tottenham's home White Hart Lane, the right time and place and everyone is at a disadvantage, and Wise felt the air of despair at that time. However, no matter how slim the hope is, he has to fight hard, and that's why Wise has been keen to keep his strength in the first two league games.
Tottenham Hotspur, fans generally call it Tottenham, not because of the abbreviation, but because of its nickname. As a traditional powerhouse, Tottenham usually plays the role of a top-four spoiler in the Premier League, although not one of the protagonists of the league title, but also an irreplaceable and important supporting role. Especially in these two seasons, Tottenham Hotspur has left a deep impression on the hearts of fans.
Last season, under the leadership of manager Joel, Tottenham ranked above other teams below the big four in terms of goals, goals conceded and points, and the offensive and defensive strength was very balanced and stable. Their squad is dominated by homegrown players, Robinson, Carrick, Defoe, Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy, etc. are all England internationals, while Ayew Lennon and Ledley King are also England fringe internationals, and even Dawson and Huddlestone are playing in various echelons of England. Tottenham had five players selected in the first England squad under McClaren, directly ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United, with youth and vigor being their strengths.
In addition, the other foreign aid in their team is by no means unknown! Robbie Keane, a former member of the Young Guards, has been a regular since joining Tottenham and is now the team's vice-team, the heart of the Irish national team.
"Wild Boar" Davies, the main midfielder of the Dutch national team, is also a crucial member of Tottenham's midfield, and he became the engine of Tottenham's midfield after joining on a free transfer. With his strong physique, superb technique and tireless running and interception, he directly supported Tottenham's entire midfield with three men, but Wise was happy that he didn't have to worry about this anymore, because according to earlier reports, the boar had signed a transfer contract and would return to Ajax in a few days.
In addition to the two generals above, the rest such as Mido and others are also internationals of various national teams.
Although the luxury of such a lineup is not as good as the four giants of the Premier League, it is absolutely excellent in terms of strength. It is with these young and powerful players that Tottenham can keep the suspense of qualifying for the European Champions League until the end of the league. But youth is also a double-edged sword, not only as their capital to challenge the traditional giants, but also the lack of experience is also a bottleneck for Tottenham Hotspur to further progress. An unexpected mass food poisoning incident in the final round of the league ultimately led to a loss of place for Arsenal in fourth place and Champions League qualification.
And this season, Tottenham, who aim for a top-four finish, have made a big difference in the transfer market. In terms of selling people, Tottenham Hotspur firmly grasped the psychology that Manchester United must buy the midfielder, knocked on the bamboo bar, and sold the original price of Carrick to rival Manchester United at a high price of 18.6 million pounds after nearly 7 times the original purchase price. Meadow then returned to Roma on loan, and the 36-year-old veteran Naibet had no choice but to leave after Dawson and Ledley King matured, and the departure of some fringe players opened the door for the team to make up for the team.
Although he got a huge amount of money, he was poached by the giants, and finally sold his captain helplessly, such grievances must be vented, so the budget-conscious Tottenham changed hands and used the money to intercept the prey of the Red Devils Manchester United Irbatov and Zokola. Between selling one and buying two, Tottenham not only made one more money, but also broke even.
In this way, Jokola moved from Saint-Etienne, and French right-back Zim Bondda, who could beat Gary Neville, joined the team, and the most important of these was the acquisition of Bayer Leverkusen's top Bundesliga striker Berbatov for £10.9 million. Coupled with some bits and pieces of filling, Tottenham, who have made up for the shortcomings, set sail again.
At the back, Dawson and Ledley King form the new season's centre-back pairing, with the two wingers Zim Bonda and Lee Yong-pyo both strong players, both attacking and defending.
In the midfield position, Tottenham, who spent €8 million to bring in Jokora, had hoped that he could make up for the loss of former captain Michael Carrick. Unfortunately, it backfired, and Jokola did not achieve the expected success at White Hart Lane, and his all-round and omnipotent characteristics hindered his performance. Originally, Tottenham brought him in the hope that he could become a barrier in the midfield, but Jokola did not like this unflattering role for doing stolen work, but frequently staged a double German imitation show in the game, and this kind of behavior also led to more hidden dangers in Tottenham's defense.
But sometimes it's really not bright in the east and bright in the west, and Tottenham's other midfielder, Jermaine Jenas, has played his worth. Janus has been considered by many professionals since his debut as a player who can cover the area between the two penalty areas, coupled with a balanced run and active attack and defense, so he has directly become the main force of Tottenham this season, forming a double gate in the middle with Murphy, and contributing a huge force to Tottenham.
But even a solid fortress has hidden dangers! In the case of Tottenham, the analytic Wise believes the only less consistent factor in their backline is their goalkeeper Robinson. As an England international, Robinson should be more impressive than his wonderful saves in front of the goal, and his "scoring ability" should be more impressive.
As a football country rich in butter players, Robinson, James, and Green, the three butter players, have always guarded the position of England's main goalkeeper, and it is estimated that when they are in a bad mood, they will stage a wonderful action comedy, which can not only pit the club's teammates, but also pit the England national team.
Judging from the data of these two seasons, Robinson's performance in front of the goal is not stable, he can make a lot of world-class saves, but he often makes low-level mistakes such as butter hands, which is a standard nerve knife goalkeeper, which may be his own and Leeds United's opportunity, just see if the striker can grasp it!