CF playing in a 2, running onto things in the channels I'd guess.

Another wide player that can't cross.

“ Puma “ back then were made in West Germany. Top quality boots. As you say real leather.

Definitely looks like a LWB more than a LB...Looks quite handy going forward and does seem like he has abit of pace.

46 games. Sure we’ll play plenty of them with 4 at the back, but it appears he wants the option of wing backs

You can give up on the league in December when the three relegated teams are already confirmed in November. Last season was the most pathetic season of football there has ever been. So boring, so predictable, such low quality from top to bottom. And I'm not just talking about the premier league there, that's across the whole of Europe at minimum. Just another glaring example of how selling off your culture to billionaires and multinational conglomerates leads to nothing other than an end product that is at best mediocre and completely toxic at the worst whilst also being massively overpriced and overhyped.

They've already used the emergency payday loans once, no reason they won't do it again. Also, am I reading that ED press release right? That 3.3m that was supposedly sent to VLL for the club was instead diverted to invest in Akon's music company? If that's the case - surely the line that "the case doesn't involve/affect the club" is nonsense. Balaji still hanging out with Akon. He had him at his birthday party in December that led to a bunch of complaints from angry locals: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/case-against-organisers-of-pune-bash-featuring-shankar-mahadevan-akon-2647944-2024-12-10

Assuming no signings, perhaps Ismael is aiming for something like: Toth Hyam. Batth, Wharton Brittain, Trav, Tron, Ribeiro Cantwell, Kargbo Ohashi

Exactly, you surely cant just absolve yourself of any responsibility in the league. Trophies are more important than anything so I do think that their season has to be seen as more successful and more memorable than the 16 years (?) prior. That being said, merely just winning that trophy doesnt automatically mean that he must be the manager best placed to go forward. Its not even as if they finished 9th or 10th and won a cup where there might be an argument to justify keeping him, a team who more often than not finishes in the top 6 finished 17th, thats not a minor underperformance. The league is the best barometer when deciding and they did pathetically, humiliatingly badly. The cup win doesnt mean that he is going to repeatedly win trophies either, they wont be in that competition for a start but cups unlike leagues are much more influenced by luck. I think him going benefits everyone. The fans will forget how shockingly badly they did in the league and he can go as a hero with a big pay out, and the club can potentially get someone to get the players performing on a far more consistent basis in line with where they should be at based on the squad and resources.

eh? Not at all. Wouldn't surprise he we play him wide right or left tbh.

I suspect that defenders are cheaper than forwards, can imagine a situation where Kargbo and Cantwell play behind Ohashi/Gueye as a 3. Saves us buying more expensive wingers to replace Dolan etc. Worth bearing in mind most of Kargbo's best performances as Cesena actually came playing as a 10 not a winger.

another centre signing is needed given we only have Carter and Hyam fit for pre season, Batth hasn't re-sign yet and Wharton won't be ready for pre season. Where does Kargbo, Cantwell and Hedges fit into the team or what Gestede has said about wanted a right wide player?

Exactly, boycott the club and support the coalition.

You beat me to it. In April, focus might have switched a bit to Europe, but they were in the bottom third of the league already by then. There’s very little evidence to back up that they gave up on the league.

and yet he won them a trophy. 🏆 He promised to win a trophy and he did.

How would Kargbo fit in though? A player who the club seemingly spent ages trying to sign. And also, Gestede was quoted as saying a right winger is on the list of positions he wanted to fill.

Those old boots were made with real leather and were well made. I'd hazard a guess they were made in Germany. The boots nowadays are synthetic shite made in the cheapest sweatshops the company can find. Modern clothing is awful quality and made with cheap plastic unless you spend an absolute fortune. Look at football shirts. The old ASICS ones from the 90s I have are still in new condition. Made in the UK as well. Compare that to the cheap shit you get now. When you look into the way the clothing industry operates it's no wonder our whole global ecosystem is completely fucked.

England batted very well to win and chase that target. Its disappointing

I dont have much of an opinion, I dont have any opinion on the quality of the player. I am just speculating as to where he may fit in. You are questioning me and only me as if I have said he is shit and I am appalled by his potential signing.

I’m not sure we’re near that stage yet - if/when the money runs out I’m guessing they’ll start borrowing against the training ground etc etc.

At what point did he give up on the league? Was it the 1 win in 10 between December and January? or the 1 win in 12 between Feb and May? Or the incredibly patchy form after the first 13 games? Its just a terrible excuse from him. I'd be a pretty unhappy Spurs fan knowing I've shelled out very good money for a season ticket, only for the manager to give up with the league in December.

Ridiculous statement.

Thats what makes the most sense positionally, otherwise its an odd addition

Ismael recruiting ready to play 3 centre halves. Left sided centre half and De Neve who will most likely play left wing back. Certainly think wing back is Britain’s best position. I’m fairly certain we were linked with Nade a couple of years ago as well.

How can you have much of any opinion of the player when none of us have seen him play live or what his best attributes are or weaknesses. Or what position he will play here. I suspect this is one of few signings we will make from the French and Belgium market.