Martin Lol Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 MJ, I was told Houghton had a hand in developing the coaching in the community programme at Spurs which I'm told is one of the best in the country, any truth in this? Hughton was very much a public face for Spurs in the Community (now known as the Spurs Foundation), although how much direct involvement he had in its development I don't know. Spurs have been putting something like £3m pa into the Foundation which is more than any other premiership club, giving something half a million kids sporting opportunities and now having been given charitable status. I think the effort and money put into it has in some degree helped to grease the lines of communication in getting planning permission for the new Academy and Training Centre. There is no doubt that it has been successful, it's not the main reason for the initiative but there are some kids who have got to Spurs' younger teams through initial contract through SITC. I think a big thing was made some time ago of Hughton's boy Cian getting involved through it but I think his Dad being who is was meant it was all a bit of a publicity exercise. Cian btw is a talented FB like his Dad, capped at u18 level by Ireland and currently plays in the reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 He's good with players and good around players. He's got a good way with them. Good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Is this official? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Is this official? yep, assistant manager according to ssn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Anyone who isn't one of Keegan's long-term cronies is good news. We need some fresh ideas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Anyone who isn't one of Keegan's long-term cronies is good news. We need some fresh ideas. precisely. i think its good that we've kept round on as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 i see anal claims hughton has been brought in to sort out the defence. im pretty sure spuds main issue under jol was at the back? hope im wrong like No, you're right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4087/010278357755500nv7.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 You could have a game of five-a-side on his chin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 You could have a game of five-a-side on his chin. You and I could, shortarse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 You could have a game of five-a-side on his chin. You and I could, shortarse. Stop chatting me up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Anyone who isn't one of Keegan's long-term cronies is good news. We need some fresh ideas. precisely. i think its good that we've kept round on as well May not be around much longer if Anal gets it right. Ronnie claims Toffees are sniffing around at taking Round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Anyone who isn't one of Keegan's long-term cronies is good news. We need some fresh ideas. precisely. i think its good that we've kept round on as well May not be around much longer if Anal gets it right. Ronnie claims Toffees are sniffing around at taking Round. Maybe Keegan has brought Hughton in as an insurance policy just in case Round does move on?? As I've said before CH is a very good coach but Spurs were very poor defensively and couldn't defend a set play to save their lives. I don't think Hughton is the right person to sort out the defensive frailties tbh. I would be seriously worried for your future if Hans Segers joined you as the goalkeeping coach though!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You could have a game of five-a-side on his chin. You and I could, shortarse. Stop chatting me up. I was wondering if you two would be interested in a dwarf throwing charity event i'm organising next month? We need some projectiles! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Shame Vic's been banned. He'd fit the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Shame Vic's been banned. He'd fit the bill. Yeah inch high private eye cockney wank face would have been perfect! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm normal, Dave is just trying to drag me down to his level (knee height). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm normal, Dave is just trying to drag me down to his level (knee height). Probably trying to drag you down to cock height tbh mate! lol Allegedly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm normal, Dave is just trying to drag me down to his level (knee height). Probably trying to drag you down to cock height tbh mate! lol Allegedly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TommyW Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If you've got defensive problems, it makes perfect sense to get in a Spurs coach partially responsible for some of the worst defending this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 If you've got defensive problems, it makes perfect sense to get in a Spurs coach partially responsible for some of the worst defending this season I know just what I was thinking. They looked worse than us at times! Anyway give him a shot and we'll see like always Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 does not sound that promising if he are going to be the defence "saver". hope that is not the case and that it is like he said to help KK. When he is talking he remind me of Keegan so I think he can be good. But please. let someone else handle the defence. Hope Round will stay too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 At least he's interesting to listen to, from the World interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 The defence will improve drastically when the team can attack from the back and defend from the front, i.e. keep the ball and score goals. We are shipping them in because there is no midfield there to protect that back-four or to play to and no attack to pin back the opposition. It was frightening the number of times Man Utd just bypassed our attack and midfield with average passing sequences and movement play or the number of times we just backed off and allowed them through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Just seen him there getting involved with 1st team training, actually telling players what to do instead of standing on the line looking quizzically at the pitch. Well done, a step up already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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