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Yes.

No. We're saying for his age it's too much money.

Yeah, but is that realistic or would we just be wasting our time by setting our sights too high? There are some big clubs looking at Diego but I'd rather put in a bid for him for that kind of money than Deco. 15m is too much for him imo.

Exactly what I was going to say. Some of the shite that came out here after 2 or 3 decent defensive performances when he came. Let's not forget that Houghton was part of the mediocrity at Spurs for many years, and not be too OTT yet. How long was he assistant manager there?

Is Faye's distribution upto it though? I think so, yeah. Better than Butt, for sure, and midfield is actually his preferred position. It'd also be good to have that extra aerial power at both ends of the pitch, because otherwise we're not a particularly big side. Deffo bigger engine than Butt.

Viduka seems to be heavily (pun intended) involved in that, noticed him after one of the goals yesterday waving other players over to join in the celebration. He loves the extra exercise apparently.

Is Faye's distribution upto it though?

What do you think Keegan will opt for then? Martins and Owen are performing so well in this setup. Owen is now our captian and his attitude and his demeanour show a newfound level of committment from him that is exciting. He is going nowhere. Ironically Owen is actually more of a goal threat in this setup as he has had so many more chances per game in his new position while being more of a complete player. Martins is also getting better every game under Keegan and I don't think it will be possible to let him go as he is proving to be a very valuable commodity indeed. I think we will still see a lot of this 4-3-3 again next season but we will also play a standard 4-4-2 I expect. The 433 is a good system that covers a lot of inadequacies as you can 1 and sometimes 2 players hovering between the two stools. Ironically it is also a good system for a vastly intelligent side (well informed and pattern aware) with full backs who provide the intermittent width (Enrique and Beye have taken to it). However against sides with better players allround it puts you at a disadvantage. Which is?

I was laughed off the board when I suggested we needed to spend £100m.... That's the only point I was making. Maybe I can see the future.

It's probably cause I can't predict the future. FFS! Changing the manager in Jan is always a gamble and the changeover was a fiasco of sorts. Needed debating. I suppose you knew it would all be alright.

Rubbish. I've always been generally positive.

You've changed your tune.

We won't play 433 long term.

Imagine Terry Mac's face if he was told he was booked to go on it. He'd be all right on the Advanced Cone Management module.

Kaka could play in Owen's position. Gordon Banks could play in nets as well. Has the makings of a canny team this like. I get it. I'll never suggest an ideal signing ever again. Never. Sorry, I assumed you were taking the piss too. Carrick and Berbatov have been mentioned hundreds of times on this forum. I've always assumed it was a piss take? Hark at you Mr Sensible!

Imagine Terry Mac's face if he was told he was booked to go on it.

He's the kind of step up I'm thinking of..Clearly better than Butt especially distribution.

STUDENTS ON THE UEFA PRO LICENCE INAUGURAL COURSE 2001 Dick Bate, Noel Blake, Terry Burton, Steve Cotterill, Mervyn Day, Dario Gradi, Stewart Houston, Martin Hunter, Chris Hughton, Sammy Lee, Lawrie Sanchez, Alan Smith. Chris Hughton - Tottenham Hotspur First Team Coach Newcastle United. "I was invited by a written invitation from the F.A. and as soon as the invitation came through, I accepted it. "It's very much a compliment and to be in the first batch of coaches to take it is excellent. Hopefully, when we complete and pass the course that will also prevent the potential situation in four years time where we would want to get on the course but there might not be any room left. "There's such a broad spectrum of people here too. There's people from all four divisions and those people hold different positions within the clubs. That variety is very important. "The course re-iterates to the students the importance of knowledge and education and that's something that you take back to your club. It's exciting to be involved." http://www.thefa.com/Features/EnglishDomestic/Postings/2002/07/15371.htm

Houghton is the ticket tho. Has the Uefa 'B' doesn't he? It's fucking 'Hughton' man. I don't believe you. I knew you hadn't realised what HF was on about in the 2nd post. Course I fucking did. So the following errors were deliberate? Yeah, yeah. No wonder I had trouble googling the cunt.

It's such a breath of fresh air from the Parker 'spinning' back passes and the hoofs from Bramble and Given down the middle to no one. On that point Harper throws it out a lot more.

Houghton is the ticket tho. Has the Uefa 'B' doesn't he? It's fucking 'Hughton' man. I don't believe you. I knew you hadn't realised what HF was on about in the 2nd post. Course I fucking did.

that's because the team was not set up to defend ...and we're keeping the ball for longer periods.

Houghton is the ticket tho. Has the Uefa 'B' doesn't he? It's fucking 'Hughton' man. I don't believe you.