Two pre-season games under the players’ belts at the moment, but the real test is yet to come. Pre-season results aren’t the be all and end all of the actual pre-season, it’s more about getting fitness back to high levels and getting used to playing 11 v 11 in a proper sized pitch again after a well-deserved break.
With four players in already and Enner Valencia having apparently passed a medical, that leaves us with only a few kinks to iron out, one would have to imagine the spending is nearly done. However, the rumours are still flying around with Loic Remy, Esteban Cambiasso, Ivan Strinic and Vitorino Antunes all linked in the rumour mill.
It’s very hard to judge the potential of the players at the minute but I think we have a good idea of their skill and ability. Aaron Cresswell was one of the best left-backs in the Championship for the last two years and Diego Poyet was the Charlton Athletic Player of the Year, despite only making his full debut in January.
Mauro Zarate had a decent showing during his spell at Birmingham City but declined slightly when he moved to Italy, scoring 27 goals in 126 games. He picked up again in his home of Argentina netting 19 goals in 29 games, 13 of which came in the league making him the top scorer. Cheikhou Kouyate has impressed a lot of people in the first two games and has been described by some fans as Yaya Toure-esque, which is very exciting, and he also brings European experience, which could be invaluable in years to come.
I think the spine of the team is a good mix of youth and the experienced. People can say what they like about Kevin Nolan but he has bagged a lot of goals for us and is the captain for obvious reasons. Mark Noble is a top class player and with Winston Reid and James Tomkins behind his I can see a lot of clean sheets again this season. Andy Carroll played well when he was fit last season, allowing Big Sam Allardyce to fully implement his ‘direct style’ of football. Stewart Downing and Matt Jarvis are average enough in my books and players are definitely needed in those wide positions. I fear we are buying Valencia for the wing which I don’t personally think is a good idea, and hopefully I’m wrong.
Finally, my prediction. I think we will definitely improve on last season. My prediction is based on the teams I think are better then us, obviously finishing higher up the table. I think for me we are, at the moment, definitely a top 10 team. Stoke City and Newcastle United both finished in the top 10 last season and I believe with the reinforcements we have added this summer we have a much better squad then Stoke and are on par at least with Newcastle. I think Southampton will really struggle this season and unless Everton get a top class striker, like Romelu Lukaku, I also think they will underperform.
I believe we can finish as high up as 7th this season. With Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs all finishing ahead of us. It would be a dream come through to see us finish ahead of Spurs and nip a Europa league spot, but maybe that’s a bit too greedy for this season.
That shat Euro football, would be your wildest dream if you are good enough to finish that high.
If you managed to reach it, there would be celebrations as big as you had when you managed to finish 3 rd in the fizzy pop league..
Oh by the way, Dawson is not a first team regular, just thought I better point that out to you as you seem to be struggling with facts.
It’s hilarious and typical Spam, that you mock something that you are light years away from being able to achieve.
I remember when you lot got sooooo excited that you managed to qualify for it by LOSING the FA cup final.. It was another massive day in the history of Spam..
Oh how many of you went on this massive European venture… And just in case you forgot, you FAILED to make the group stages, you lost to a minnow team from SICiILY.. Hahaha
Never mind though, maybe one day you could even make the CL, ( hahahahahaha ) and get to see your team at the Bernabeu or San Siro.. Oh those European nights were something special..
Another fact you seem to be struggling with is our net spend for last season was in the minus, to you ( as you seem clueless ) that means, we made more from player sales than we spent… You in fact spent more than us last season….
Just imagine, if you improve by about 25 points you could have European football.. Yes 25 points that’s how far away you are…. Oh dear…
Tit, maybe get a girlfriend or something to take up your time. Your mum will be calling for you to leave the bedroom soon, so maybe wrap it up nob ‘ead
What an original come back..
No wonder Spam fans are known for being thick..
It’s not thick to call a tit a tit.
Known for being thick by who? Twats coming on other peoples websites talking bollocks? I’ll live with that
Don’t get to upset, we’re just chatting. Dawson was your captain last year, Kaboul is no good vs pre injury ravaged, Chiriches is currently cak, Rose is goin to go and Vert will be leaving so your defence looks shat to me, but apparently even your bench will be stronger than our first team ha ha ha! Naughton is quality though lol.
Please give me more warning before you come up with these side splitters though, I in meetings trying to sneak a look at my phone.
We’ve been back in the Prem 2 seasons and you’re trying to put us down, lol.
Your net spend is not what is important it is the wages, the combined players you bought far surpass the wages of one (do you want me to draw you a picture lil man).
You were in Champs league once in years and now you act like your a big club who are in there regularly. You’re a million miles away though (you got no chance of top 4 next season) , last year was your chance with Man Utds transition and you blew it.
Billy you need to stop trying to convince us of how good you are, we don’t care what you think and it just comes across as desperate and sad. It’s obvious your worried about us getting a free stadium a rich chairman and passing you by while your paying for yours.
The difference is we still won’t be as up ourselves as you when we get there though
Oh yes, I’m really worried about you having a borrowed athletics stadium.. While we are building our own purpose built football stadium, where we can see the pitch.. Oh the jealousy.. What I’d give to have a stadium that wasn’t even ours and we had to share where we couldn’t see the pitch.. If only we were that lucky..
So we’ve been in the CL only once, well that more than you have or ever will.. We have finished in the top 4 twice, top 5 twice and a very lowly ( for us ) 6th in the last 5 years.. So as you can see we are a million miles off top 4 hahaha I love the mentality of Spam fans..
Please tell me you finishes in the same last 5 seasons, ah go on I need a laugh..
I know we will never be able to attract the likes of Roger Johnson or the freebies you keep having to put up with but I think we might just get by..
I love the fact that you lot seem to think because you are getting a joke stadium you will be as big as us. Hahahahahaha has that does make me laugh.
As the Spam fans who are totally against it, they clearly know more than Planks like you.
Now for your next post,lease tell me your last 5 finishes, I can’t wait for this… Hahahahahaha.
Hmm do I do what some saddo on another teams website says, erm no.
You are the stupidest person ever to come on here how can you still be talking as if we have said we are better than Spurs (at this moment), The article only says it would be good to finish above you and I have said the same to you about 5 times, you are just pulling your club down by repeatedly getting thinks in a muddle. How old are you btw?
The stadium is the only way forwards for us and it will bring in a fat investor which will result in us higher in the league than you (wait and see plank lol).
If I remember rightly Levy wanted a free stadium as well, only a moron wouldn’t (Billy), this is because he knows you will lose ground whilst you’re trying to pay for your own one. It happened with Arsenal but luckily for them you were too shat to catch them.
No one wants to move but it is a means to an end so we just have to go with it, long term it will come good for us.
You are fine for 5th 6th but are miles from 4th, the teams above (Man Utd for Everton) are just much better, look at your results against the actual big clubs). Can your tiny brain not compute this, the reason it can’t is because you think Spurs are bigger than they are (and you’re a tw*t)
Your stadium won’t be ready for years, I’ll laugh at you in 5 years when it’s still not ready. Hopefully I’d have kept you on here till then yer saddo!
Nelson, cough
Oh dear, it seems you don’t know much about your own club… So all you need is a fat investor to overtake us???? Hahaha it’s like having a chat with a Child.. You do realise the Dildo Bros can’t sell for a certain amount of time… Don’t you, ????????
So we are miles off top 4 ?????? Even though we’ve finished 4th twice recently???? Oh dear…
We had, for us a nightmare season last season and finished 10 points off 4th… But still 29 points ahead of you.. Now that should show you just how far ahead of you we are…
A nightmare season for us, would be an absolute beyond possible dream for you..
We are constantly in the race for top 4, while you are in a constant battle for relegation.. Or a constant battle for the play-offs hahaha.
So, according to possibly the dumbest Girl I’ve ever had to listen to, our stadium won’t be ready in 5 years time???? Hahahaha it seems someone needs to do their homework..
It will be our stadium, we can do what we want, when we want.. We will be able to see the pitch as well…all it will do is make the gap between us even bigger, I know it’s big enough already but it will be massive.. Who’s stock will raise the most??? The team with a rented/Slash borrowed athletics stadium or the club with a £400m pound FOOTBALL stadium, we will be able to watch the game and it will be on proper seats, not fold up deck chairs that have to be put away after each game..
I fully understand your obsession with us, and how you would like to be where we are, but that’s all it ever will be….an obsession..
Oh and by the way, I’m still waiting for your last 5 season finishes, or is it too embarrassing for you??. Does that show how far we are ahead of you and you just don’t want to believe it???
Hahahahahaha.
Lol, you called me a girl, that’s really hurtful. You’re def the sought to pick up girls off the net
You sir are a nob, how many times have you ignored what everyone is saying about the difference between the clubs.
You get real chairs and not some that fold back in wow, however will we compete??
The “dildo brothers” as you excellently put are still seeking an investor so afraid we don’t have to wait a vague amount of years for one (nicely backed up though).
And again moron you are not the team who got 4th under Harry and no longer have someone to Bale you out so yes you will not get 4th for a ling while with the shamble you have. Unless Lamella carries you ha ha ha
We’re obsessed with Spurs? Based on what? We just put mugs who come onto OUR website straight, same way you would (try to) if Arsenal fans went on your site acting all big.
I suggest the obsessed one is he who comes on our website and tries to big up his team!
Go home Billy it’s too easy
X (closest you’ll come to a kiss from a girl)
” we just put mugs who come onto our website straight” hahaha there is no one backing you up you tit.
And who uses the word Mugs anymore?? Only the people who want to be Danny Dyer..
You are the only one left to put me straight.,… And what a poor job you are doing..
” however will we compete” that’s a simple one… You won’t..
Yes you are obsessed with Spurs.. Just admit it… We are all you lot can talk about.. It’s a jealousy thing.
Still no sign of your last 5 finishes… Now I wonder why that is….
Lol now you gotta try slagging off the word mugs and still talk about the past when that wasn’t the point of the article you MUG. Who says West Spam lol.
And I believe I Indy above gave his 2 pennies worth
Now thicko try and read this, we have all been on our board and then some West Ham obsessed Spurs fans came on and started talking all big lol, many people responded to that. There is no obsession from any West Ham fan there, tell me where it is lol? No one else could be bothered to carry on with it accept me and I’m only doing it because it makes me laugh how thick you are. You just don’t get it, it’s just quality. How are any of us obsessed when you tw*ts came on our site lol? How please? How? Hellooo anything in that tiny brain of yours? I maybe obsessed with you, that’s a fair shout but I am just loving reading you trying to convince me that Spurs are a big club in the top 4. Please don’t ever stop
Oh wow how Indy gave me a real telling off.. Actually he had a go at you also.. Hahaha.. That’s some back up..
You continue to use words like OMG and lol.. That’s the language little girls use on Facebook etc..
Still no sign of your last 5 finishes .. Hahaha
I remember when Spam fans were proper fans, but it’s now been overtaken by little girls like you..
Ha ha ha, please carry on, I’m not sure I can take the pain of being called a little girl. You keep coming back for more I think you’re interested, is your real name Rolf. How old are you? I’m starting to think you’re a youngster in which case I’ll stop this now
Not sure Indy had a go at me lol he said I was wasting my time on a tit. Still a weak Spurs fan like yourself probably does see that as having a go lol.
Oops I used lol instead of ha ha ha like you, dam I wish I was as tough talking as you x
Telling off what a fag!
You’re a fuckin prick mate, Clueless is giving me a good laugh drawing you into making a prick of yourself.
I just don’t know how he has the patience with yer
Come back Billy we miss you
Oh look out here comes the Cavalry. What amazing back up you have on a Spam website..
One dead head who doesn’t understand the concept of football and thinks Danny Dyer is a hero, and one who uses comebacks from the 1980s..ah brothers in arms.. As a pair you are so terrifying..
The massive gang of two.. I bet your massive stronghold will put others off from appearing on here..
So so scary..
Again, again
This blokes brilliant. He is scary and has knows more about football than anyone.
Do you do parties?
Kids parties I think (he likes little girls). Ha ha ha (I do that instead of lol so I can be as cool as Bill)
He’s still talking, even though we’re not talking to him. I think he seems to prefer West Ham sites to Spurs ones.
If they’re all like him then I could understand. I bet they don’t like him on the Spurs sites.
Well he’s a bit up himself, so probably not liked by his own. I think he’s lonely, why else would he be telling us all about his team on here (for 2 days) otherwise, lol (I mean ha ha).
What a scary pair… Boy you really know how to put someone straight.. I’d think twice about coming on here again… Haha.
He’s some kind of stalker perv. He’s even replying to our convo’s now. Do you think he fancies me or you?
Me, he thinks I’m a girl and I think this is the closest he’s ever been to one.
A girl who wants to be the new Danny Dyer..
He’s still talking. He thinks we’re scary. Not sure about you but I wasn’t trying to be, maybe he should stay in his mums bed tonight
Another great comeback.. Boy how you’ve put me straight between you..
I want him to stay, he’s entertaining talking to himself like that.
Are you going to the Spuds game?
Funny how 12 hours ago, clueless was wasting his time, well according to dumber anyway, now I have both of you eating out the path of my hand..
Course I’m going, looking forward to it. Usually a good game. We’ll see if Sam’s truly changed his style?
Sam changed his style????? Hahaha you really have no clue have you? Hooooooooof..
Wouldn’t count on it, but we’ve spent a bit of money, for once. and Sam must keep us up this season, before his inevitably replaced and we move to the next level!
Wait a minute…. Keep you up… I thought you were as good as us??? Oh dear Danny.
Yeah you’re right, we’ll see how it goes. He’s got no excuse this season and I think he’ll be gone at Xmas if he doesn’t improve the style
So let me get this right… This thread is about you finishing higher than us…. And now, you hope sam can keep you up??? Blimey that must mean we are relegated…
I’m struggling to understand the mentality of your average spam fan..
Valencia could be hit or miss. Carroll’s unfit so he better f*ckin be a hit!!
Have to wait and see. Kouyate looks good though and Poyet and Cresswell have potential.
Now you’re talking to yourself, clueless has gone to beddie byes..
We still need a couple more though. Jenkinson would fit in well. And I’d like another winger. And maybe 5 more lol
Yes get all them in and maybe you would only finish 28 pts behind us..whoop whoop.
You said lol, lol!!
A lot depends on who we ship out, we have to keep Reid and I hope Morrison stays.
You’d like to be able to ship a few out, but no one wants any of your hoooooof merchants.
You’re stuck I’m afraid..
Yeah, big season for Morrison, he could be like new signing if he gets his sh#t together. I think we could have good season!
If we get two more in and flog Maiga, I’ll be optimistic
Yep I think it’s shaping up nicely, I think we’ll have a good season
So, in the space of 20 minutes, you’ve gone from, hoping sam can keep you up, to I think we are in for a good season..
I have no idea why you are known as the Thicketts of the football world, have you?
Hey, where’s Dumb and Dumber gone?
I’m still waiting for the last 5 finishes?
Indy, if you’re about still just check out the Billy posts. He was literally talking to no one, trying to get in the conversation.
Ah blees… Has Bum Boy left you all alone.. How are you going to put ” Mugs straight on your website”
Yeah, I think he’s just some loner. I bet I can get him back again in 1 message.
Indy’s not here sweetheart. Your back up has deserted you… All that back up on a Spam website…I love how you stick together.. Hahahahahahaha
Fiver says that doesn’t work. I think he’s OCD and just wants the last word lol rofl lmao ha ha.
But if I am wrong it will be a small price to pay for the entertainment
Going out now Billy, will leave the light on for you.
You can comment anything you like, give it yer best son
So you are not talking to me??? Oh no what will I do…
You are not talking to me and yet you can’t leave me, must be the obsession thing I mentioned.. Feck you lot are thick..
Lol Dammit Indy get back get on here. Billy’s back and he’s sadder more lonely than ever. I didn’t even have to try!
I see it, can’t play with him though I got work. Let him get back to his w*nk pit bedroom ha ha
You’re right I wasted too much time laughing at this freak yesterday, he’ll have to get new friends now and try that cutting edge wit on someone else. Lol, Rofl, lmao.
Kind regards
mug, danny dyer, girl.
Yay Indys back. Phew…. dumb was getting worried, he was going to have to scare me off on his own..
Yes, you be careful. Them Burgers need flipping..
I might be able to sort something and give him something to do with his day. Def no bird, no job, I feel for the bloke (but not in the way he wants)
I do hope I’m not annoying you tooooooooooo much.. You seem to be a little rattled..haha
Nice one, he came back about two minutes after I randomly messaged this morning. I really didn’t think he’d come back lol ha ha rofl, he’s actually made normal Spurs fans look good!
Can you believe how much he messaged when he had no one talking to him, classic.
I think he might be homebound with mental issues or something so be nice, I almost feel bad now.
Billy I’m not going to say another bad thing to or about you, you are welcome to say anything to me, I will forgive you.
I know you’re showing a brave front so fair play
Are you struggling on your own Dumb? Typical Spam, needs to have greater numbers before getting involved..
Did you see he thinks he’s annoying us, I bet he tells his fake friends that.
It’s classic Billy
Anyway I will be nice
Billy we have to go and work for a living to provide for our family’s (flipping burgers, classic Billy).
Can you just do what you did yesterday and post lots of messages to yourself so we can read them tonight?
Thanks mate
Yes you toddle off to work.. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll get your first start to pin on your collar from Ronald himself..
Brilliant! Judging by your strange behaviour I think maybe Ronald fiddled with you as a child (am I close?)
Anyway just checking in.
Don’t let us down Billy please add lots more comments so we can check them out tonight. Don’t hold back say whatever you like I’ll try not to get offended lol, ha ha, rofl, lmao.
I thought I’d give you a few hours to come up with your last 5 season finishes.. As you don’t seem to know much about your club, perhaps try google.. You should find what you’re looking for..
Better take your pills, you seem to be struggling some what..
Dumb and Dumber working in tandem… This must be part of the master plan of ” putting Mugs ( haha ) who come on our website straight”
Where’s Dumb? I’m expecting a story from him on how Spam fans are Pwoper Nawty…
Haha Danny Dyer wannabe..
Funny, 12 hours ago, clueless was wasting his time, now he can’t leave either.. This is far too easy..
Seeya Indy, good chatting with yer mate.
Yes say goodbye to the massive back up you have on your spam website..
You are so lucky to so many on your side. Hahaha