Alasdair! I saw you ate korean famous chicken and gave score 10 out of 10. Haha I hope you enjoyed Korea. As a korean spurs, it’s so amazing experience to see my favorite football team in Korea. Come visit again next time!!!🤍✌🏻
Always good to hear form Mr Gold. Its been good to see Ange playing the young players. Their getting experience and learning how each other play. As for Solanke will be interesting to see what happens. He has only had one good season. He could be another Richy situation. What ever Spurs do it will be interesting
haha, i know right, just like trusting solanke to lead the line, trusting bara bet free picks feels like a gamble on top of a gamble. i mean, they’re popular for a reason, but doesn't mean they’ll always hit the target! gotta keep that skepticism game strong, folks! 🎯🚶♂️
I can imagine Ange on holiday, trying to throw something in the bin, and Goldilock pokes his head out from the bin with a microphone 😂😂😂😂😂 "Hello Ange, got a minute?" 😂😂😂 Welcome back, Goldie
I am absolutely buzzing with these Deki preseason performances. He's been my favorite player for years for his workrate and attitude, and he's truly been on stand out status so far. Truly hope he continues and get's his deserved recognition 🙏
Welcome back, Ali. I like Solanke. He does fit what Ange wants from his Striker. He’s also homegrown, another plus. I want us to keep Richy and give him this season so we can have two Strikers. If we let him go, we’d be back to square one needing yet another Striker. If Richy doesn’t pan out this season, we can let him go next season. Thanks for the video. COYS!
His link up play is awful. One good season and we’re raving about him. He is a very minor upgrade on Richy and he is clearly not good enough. Neither is Solanke. Club has zero ambition
@@rontully9031 I don’t know why they didn’t buy him earlier but I think he’s better than Toney Toney doesn’t press at all and the argument you make about solanke only doing it for one season at a smaller club Toney is exactly the same if rather Richie than Toney
Always lovely to hear your perspective and the more behind the scenes stuff you get to witness. Great to listen to on my morning walk, appreciate your story telling and humor. Thank you for sharing Ali and for taking a vaca 😉 hope to have a fantastic time!!
Oh Ali, how great to see you again, I truly hope Ange is not let down by Levy and the rest of the recruitment team. My family and I are really excited for Saturday's game, so hopefully we get some business down between now and start of the season. Thank you again for your videos, much appreciated as always 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Welcome back Alasdair! The Ange content is very interesting and your round up of the tour is great. Like many, getting worried about the lack of progress on the transfer front. Having said that Deki has been really good, Bergval and Gray look excellent, but the performances of Spence have been a highlight for me. Excited for the new season
Many fans find a player coming in from abroad is more exciting and exotic than a player like Solanke. Personally I think I'll leave it to the real experts, Lange, his team and Postecoglu.
Experts?? Ange resigned Werner who was very, very average. We heard the excuse that the Euros/Copa America are on so we couldn’t sign anyone who was there. Solanke wasn’t at either. If he was our main target, which he shouldn’t be, He should have been signed sealed and delivered
Thank you Ali, this has been most positive video I have listened for Spurs content since Bayern Munich game. There has been such a negative over reaction in my opinion. Some amazing content, thank you.
Great Video looking forward to the interviews when they drop online. Good luck with the training. You never need to apologise for raising money for charity and doing plugs for it.
Your mention of the players being jaded from the pre-season tour - completely agree. I think, although it was a pretty lanky first half, it's completely reasonable for them to have definitive and noticeable levels of fatigue at this stage. Training in 95F + temps for nearly two weeks? It's intentional, and similar to what my old swim coach did for my team and I prior to a higher level of competition. We did what we called a 'hell week,' which involved about 40% more training volume and distances in the water, which was incredibly difficult and exhaustive, but followed by a period of generalized training that allows significant recovery. It created an amazing quick spurt of energy and growth in the muscle tissue, and helped us to generate a lot more intensity in the following weeks of State and National competition. It was a friendly, and people put too much weight into it. Your mention, or Ange's comment, (can't remember at this point) of the fact that current players from last season are improving - absolutely spot on. Growth has to occur within the squad for us to come out on top, and for some fans to expect a massive change in performance from one players arrival is just comical. In reality, I love Ange's training philosophy, and am very excited to see the players start the season, following their return from abroad. It's going to be an exciting season.
Hi Ali, one for an upcoming Q&A or just something to think out loud about, have the links to Marcus Edwards and Kyoe Walker Peters gone quiet? With it looking likely now that Skippy leaves, we're left desperately short on club-trained players for our European squad this year, and it doesnt seem theres much talk of a deal for either player despite links to wingers and fullbacks.
Thanks for your hard work in keeping us all informed, Ali! It's tough in summer there, it's hard enough just getting out and about with the family let alone doing double Ange training sessions every day!
Come on alistair. We shouldnt care what spurs spend its not coming out of our bank accounts' - It 100 percent is coming out of our bank accounts. Thats why prices for tickets, food, drink, shirts etc are always going up up and up!!!!!!!! The more they waste the more it costs the fans.
Ange is so well spoken. Doesn't spout a bunch of excuses or worn out catchphrases, just says what he wants and if not he will say he can't speak about it. Feels very personal as a manager.
It was super cool to see some of the videos and realize three of my favorite football journalists were together. Seb’s coverage is always great and Sungmo does a great job too. I’m definitely glad you all worked a bit together on the tour. Hopefully these next two weeks are busy at Tottenham for transfers.
Thanks for the update Ali, I watched all the games and looked at the stuff the club Put out, Maybe it’s just me but I didn’t see one video or image of Dane Scarlet where he looked happy. I wonder if he feels he’s being eclipsed by younger guys especially after Mourhino really built him up when he was manager. A lot of fans are complaining about the transfer window, but it seems like many clubs are moving cautiously, it seems no one wants to risk paying too much for a player and getting burned if it doesn’t work out. I will let the window play out and judge at the end.
Hey Ali! Love your format, but occasionally I don't have time for the whole thing. Have you ever thought of adding chapter marks to your videos so we can zoom to the particular topic we're looking for?
I cover so many topics I'd be there forever working out chapters. Was always meant to be a film it in one take and chuck it online in all its rawness kind of thing as I don't get much spare time.
Excited for Spence! I think people forget the link up he had with Johnson at Forest. Could be something again down that right-hand side for spurs? Thoughts Ali?
Well Alasdair, we clearly need that mobile, technical, clinical striker. Relieved that you feel that Solanke fits the bill. I’ve had concerns that his career pre-Cherries did not indicate that. If the Spurs data team have given a thumbs-up and he is a great success in the Ange team I’ll be most happy to be wrong. Thanks for your great tour coverage tout. You need a rest!👏👏👏
Respectfully sir, I disagree. I think we are on the right track with lots of talented signings. I truly believe we would have a fantastic season. We will win trophies either this year or next year.
Great work Ali, we don't get anything like the depth of insight, that we get from you, from anyone else. It really is unique and something I look forward to. Keep it up, you'd better get started on the marathon training as well, good luck with that 👍
Thanks, Alasdair for a really packed video. Good luck with the training for the London Marathon. I am a senior citizen and did my first triathlon this year, so a youngster like you should have no problems! I don’t envy Ange having to decide which of the younger players to keep around and which ones to try and send out on loan, while at the same time trying to bring in some new players - particularly a striker. I do worry that Ange is still peddling the “no quick fix” line - so does that mean another season bereft of trophies? I say pay the release clause and get Solanke - someone who is home grown and proven in the PL. I just hope we don’t end up with a typical Levy bargain-basement signing!
I like this part at 1:14:11. Good reasons to be optimistic for the season & hopefully for seasons ahead with Ange. I do like that you guys (along with Seb Stafford-Bloor) managed to have a more relax interview with Ange. It seems like more answers we can get out of Ange. Happy mini holiday 👍 Thank you again for joining the club to their tour to the Far East (& Australia too). If a question is allowed, are you going to make an article about Rob Mackenzie's new role as Head of Scouting & about the new scout from Brighton?
Dear Ali, so sorry you've had to come back to a volley of complaints from the boo boys, whipped into a frenzy by the usual on line suspects..... SMH 🙄 Anyway thanks for another great vid and hopefully you and Mrs G will be able to enjoy your break without thinking too much about footie, as what will be, will be. COYS!
Before last season Solanke had scored 9 goals in 75 PL games. Only one good PL season at the age of nearly 27 represents a huge risk at that kind of money. There's a reason he's spent the last 6 years at Bournemouth.
@@Azspurs Not sure how we could be that confident on the basis of one good season. I didn't hear many people suggesting we should sign him at the end of last season after only scoring 6 goals. Rightly so. Not like he is a young player. Will just have to keep our fingers crossed that he isn't another expensive mistake.
@timp4417 he went on a good run towards the end of that season and carried it through to next. 26 years old. Yes he has taken a while to blossom but he is there. Timing is everything
Hi Ali, We were told our transfer policy was now data driven. But the Data Team is not in place and we are still advertising for two people. Our transfer policy this window seems that we have no policy,
Thank you for the update as always. Should we be signing players to suit Ange’s system when (based on recent history) he will be gone in 1-2 years? It was the same for Conte and Mourinho etc - signing players to suit them who were subsequently not wanted. Shouldn’t the club have a set style of play and then sign players to fit that regardless of the coach or is this unrealistic?
To be honest if James Maddison hadn't done that first press conference I wouldn't have even noticed he was even on the tour he was pretty much invisible. The youngsters were the complete opposite to Maddison, most of them were really impressive and should be giving Ange something think about before spending money some of the people being mentioned in the press, I certainly don't see the point to signing Scott McTominay who is being talked about a lot. I was happy to see Archie Gray doing so well I think he'll be replacing Bissouma by the end of the season Djed Spence was also a happy surprise did well glad Genoa thought 8 million was too much. Was sad Dane Scarlett didn't get more time but I suspect he'll be going out on a loan now, same with Veliz but I hope Donley, Devine and Moore get to stay around with the first team. Curious to know what we're going to do about another CB for the new season as there has been no rumours about transfers and Ashley Phillips is currently injured. As for Ivan Toney the catch for me is that he's got a gambling addiction and if he gets done again he'll be banned for at least a year possibly longer, why risk money on a player like that? Thanks for the update watched some of the interviews, good stuff, take care of yourself, enjoy.
I would hope for a centre back we use a stop gap type player. Like a clement lenglet on loan but probably not him because of his lack of pace. Luka vuskovic coming through looks like a special player at only 17 and i half expect him to make his croatia debut this season
I’m a bit worried with how poor Maddison has been, I want him to succeed but I’m hopeful that if he is off it that Ange will drop him. We have Kulusevski, Devine, Donley etc all waiting for that spot Midfield that starts next season I think Bergvall has to be in it, I know you shared fitness concerns but I’d rather start him for 60 minutes and then see how he’s doing rather than sub him on at 60-70 minutes when we’re losing. Genuinely think he’s going to be unreal
Another good video mate welcome back the reaction to the bayern defeat was embarrassing whether we won or lost both games 4 0 we need players back and signings read the sit down with ange really good have a good holiday
I've been a Spurs fan for nine years, but it certainly seems like it hasnt been long enough to become chronically pessimistic as some of my fellow Spurs fans are. Its maddening to think what certain fans actually want/expect, and how 'backing' is a term they love to use. Antonio Conte was 'backed' pretty well the season we finished 8th; but maybe he wanted even more players. Vicario, Van de Ven and Romero are bona fide world class players, Bissouma, Maddison, Udogie and Porro are more than decent, and these are just some not-so-old signings. Injury-less and with any additions we make, we are genuinely a scary side
I've been a Spurs fan for over 30 years and I'm chronically optimistic. I think it's just the negative fans post the most and moan the loudest. If you're not pessimistic now you probably never will be
I agree totally wiith you about Dominic Solanke. Some have written him off already, I watched him when at the Tottenham Stadium last season and his movement was good.
@@bazbarovic9201 those who have written him off are idiots . He is blossoming slowly. Now is the time to get him. Him or toney.....he is the safer bet. Less baggage
Welcome back Ali. Could not agree more regarding Solanke. I have looked at him for months now and I think he fits our system like a glove. I hope we can get this done soon!
I want Neto, Gyokeres, Kyle walker-peters. Kyle will be resolution for Team grown problem and Neto&Gyokeres will upgrade our Forwards quality. What do others think about?
im interested in Ange's contrariness when under a bit of pressure. eg the set piece questions. Is he protecting his players and finding solutions in the background or does he seriously believe its not an issue?
Just an insight into all Oz management style psyche in any sports. Accept all responsibility. Never throw players under the bus. Unlike Prima Donnas who blame everyone and anyone except their own delusional shortcomings. It’s called having kahunas.
I’m sorry I can’t agree with u on the solanke Ali, I don’t think anyone can judge levy for spending money buts it’s the quality we spend it on. Yes solanke is a an ok striker but I don’t see him as the guy that takes spurs to that next level just like I never thought richy would. As always I’m happy to be proven wrong for the success of the team but we have history of wasting money when there have been better options and I think this is us doin it again sadly
100% positivity just what is needed at the moment Alasdair, first time for Yonks the manager is all the right players for his system 😊 ps you sure the girls in Seoul weren’t admiring the pre-season 🏃♂️super Buff 💪🏽 Ali Gold 😂
Welcome back to the Blue wall Ali 😂, could only hope to go to Korea and Japan one days. Thank you for being our therapist and keeping my busy on this train to Amsterdam.
Ali I am sorry we havent done enough in the transfer window we not bought enough quality in. Solanky is not good enough for 65mil sorry we could do better.
In games against teams that rely on corners long throws and set pieces i would start Radu ahead of Cuti. !: I think Radu is better against an aerial threat and we do not need Cutis skill on the ball as they wont press. 2: this would help keep Cuti fit and card free for the games we really need him.
I really enjoyed the video Ali, but I can’t say we are having a good or even decent window… West Ham, Chelsea, United, Arsenal and Aston Villa have all been strengthened to a high standard or at least to a decent standard. We have got Archie grey in.. solid player I like him. Bergvall is looking immense. But they are young. We need 1st team experienced players. Not veterans I’m not asking for 30+ year olds and I hope other spurs fans aren’t either. But we need prime and high quality. Solanke is a 6 out of ten for a full season. Where as we need a 8 minimum for our 1st choice striker. Again I love your videos and this one was great as well
To compete with the Premier League top boys we need at least 4 more high quality signings plus a top goalkeeper to keep Vic on his toes. This is unlikely but hopefully we get a least a top striker and EZE from Palace. We are going to win a trophy this season BELIEVE.
Hi Ali, great to hear you again, welcome back to home soil.arhie grey will be a star ⭐. need to get a striker (not Solanki hopefully)also need a defensive midfielder.eze will be off to champions league team.need to get business done.enjoy your rest.i am going to the bayen Munich match saturday.take care😊
Going to Italy for a few days ? Excellent choice ! I don't need to do that anymore as I live in Southern Italy (Salento area) permanently now... 😉 Enjoy your well deserved rest Alasdair! About Lucas and Archie, I totally agree with you, 2 great signings and future stars. I'm sure they'll play quite a lot already this season thanks to their hunger. Some players could lose their place in the starting 11 as a result. For the striker, hiring Solanke does not excite me, I think that some English players are overrated and cost far too much money considering their actual value. The market has become insane, any player costs a fortune now, this is crazy.... We need a top striker really, an international star, if Big Ange wants to play for titles and trophies. If not, we'll just fight for top 4 as usual. We are still far behind some other big teams right now.
Alvarez to Atletico hurts on so many levels. 1) makes city weaker & Arsenal indirectly stronger 2) he’s making a poor decision to go there IMO, Simeone sides are joyless, functional machines 3) he’d be absolutely perfect for Spurs.
My grandson has run many many marathons including ultra marathons. Recently he has paced many marathons including the last London marathon. What sort of time would you be looking for at the next London marathon I’d be interested to know and wish you the best of luck matey.
Sorry Ali, I respect you a lot and you talk a lot of sense but I just have to call you out on this one thing: the people who want Spurs to "spend money" are not nec the same people who complain re. spending on Solanke. Just as the peeps who say "look at the 31yo WH fwd" are not nec the same peeps who complain about Solanke quality. Broad fanbase = lots of diverse loons not just one big loon! Love the pod and looking forward to watching lots of positive "we just won" Ali this season, hopefully not so many sighing Ali pods :)
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Alasdair! I saw you ate korean famous chicken and gave score 10 out of 10. Haha I hope you enjoyed Korea. As a korean spurs, it’s so amazing experience to see my favorite football team in Korea. Come visit again next time!!!🤍✌🏻
Love the country. Beautiful place and great people.
it does seem a lot more peaceful then the UK.
Always good to hear form Mr Gold. Its been good to see Ange playing the young players. Their getting experience and learning how each other play.
As for Solanke will be interesting to see what happens. He has only had one good season. He could be another Richy situation. What ever Spurs do it will be interesting
haha, i know right, just like trusting solanke to lead the line, trusting bara bet free picks feels like a gamble on top of a gamble. i mean, they’re popular for a reason, but doesn't mean they’ll always hit the target! gotta keep that skepticism game strong, folks! 🎯🚶♂️
I can imagine Ange on holiday, trying to throw something in the bin, and Goldilock pokes his head out from the bin with a microphone 😂😂😂😂😂
"Hello Ange, got a minute?" 😂😂😂
Welcome back, Goldie
I am absolutely buzzing with these Deki preseason performances. He's been my favorite player for years for his workrate and attitude, and he's truly been on stand out status so far. Truly hope he continues and get's his deserved recognition 🙏
Welcome back, Ali. I like Solanke. He does fit what Ange wants from his Striker. He’s also homegrown, another plus. I want us to keep Richy and give him this season so we can have two Strikers. If we let him go, we’d be back to square one needing yet another Striker. If Richy doesn’t pan out this season, we can let him go next season. Thanks for the video. COYS!
His link up play is awful. One good season and we’re raving about him. He is a very minor upgrade on Richy and he is clearly not good enough. Neither is Solanke. Club has zero ambition
@@rontully9031I suppose you’re a Toney guy
@@deandrury4330He better than Solanke in my opinion. If Solanke was our main target. Why did we not buy him earlier??
@@rontully9031 I don’t know why they didn’t buy him earlier but I think he’s better than Toney Toney doesn’t press at all and the argument you make about solanke only doing it for one season at a smaller club Toney is exactly the same if rather Richie than Toney
Thanks for the update Ally. I think if I was to have a stalker, you’d be about the nicest and most polite one I could think of 😂
Nice to see you back, Once again another fantastic and informative video Alasdair
Always lovely to hear your perspective and the more behind the scenes stuff you get to witness. Great to listen to on my morning walk, appreciate your story telling and humor.
Thank you for sharing Ali and for taking a vaca 😉 hope to have a fantastic time!!
Oh Ali, how great to see you again, I truly hope Ange is not let down by Levy and the rest of the recruitment team. My family and I are really excited for Saturday's game, so hopefully we get some business down between now and start of the season. Thank you again for your videos, much appreciated as always 🙌🙌🙌🙌
This poor man already sighing and a balls not been kicked. Proper Tottenham
Great to have you back Alasdair, Thanks for bringing balance to the Spurs conversation to the Solanke debate. You are spot on.
Welcome back Alasdair! The Ange content is very interesting and your round up of the tour is great. Like many, getting worried about the lack of progress on the transfer front. Having said that Deki has been really good, Bergval and Gray look excellent, but the performances of Spence have been a highlight for me. Excited for the new season
Many fans find a player coming in from abroad is more exciting and exotic than a player like Solanke. Personally I think I'll leave it to the real experts, Lange, his team and Postecoglu.
Experts?? Ange resigned Werner who was very, very average. We heard the excuse that the Euros/Copa America are on so we couldn’t sign anyone who was there. Solanke wasn’t at either. If he was our main target, which he shouldn’t be, He should have been signed sealed and delivered
@@rontully9031 Expert alert!
@@Klinsmann1985Great comeback. What do you reckon we have done that’s been so great?? Werner was bang average last year.
@@rontully9031 I don't mind Werner, he was pretty effective when he had a run. Good at putting those low crosses in...but I'm no expert!
@@Klinsmann1985that says it all.
Clearly many people don't understand football if they think Solanke is a bad signing
tell us why he's good
Probably better than you do. 1 good season in the premiership. 🙄
Thank you Ali, this has been most positive video I have listened for Spurs content since Bayern Munich game. There has been such a negative over reaction in my opinion. Some amazing content, thank you.
crazy how no one's talking about the bara bet free picks
Stop
Great Video looking forward to the interviews when they drop online. Good luck with the training. You never need to apologise for raising money for charity and doing plugs for it.
Your mention of the players being jaded from the pre-season tour - completely agree. I think, although it was a pretty lanky first half, it's completely reasonable for them to have definitive and noticeable levels of fatigue at this stage. Training in 95F + temps for nearly two weeks? It's intentional, and similar to what my old swim coach did for my team and I prior to a higher level of competition. We did what we called a 'hell week,' which involved about 40% more training volume and distances in the water, which was incredibly difficult and exhaustive, but followed by a period of generalized training that allows significant recovery. It created an amazing quick spurt of energy and growth in the muscle tissue, and helped us to generate a lot more intensity in the following weeks of State and National competition. It was a friendly, and people put too much weight into it. Your mention, or Ange's comment, (can't remember at this point) of the fact that current players from last season are improving - absolutely spot on. Growth has to occur within the squad for us to come out on top, and for some fans to expect a massive change in performance from one players arrival is just comical. In reality, I love Ange's training philosophy, and am very excited to see the players start the season, following their return from abroad. It's going to be an exciting season.
Hi Ali, one for an upcoming Q&A or just something to think out loud about, have the links to Marcus Edwards and Kyoe Walker Peters gone quiet? With it looking likely now that Skippy leaves, we're left desperately short on club-trained players for our European squad this year, and it doesnt seem theres much talk of a deal for either player despite links to wingers and fullbacks.
Thanks for your hard work in keeping us all informed, Ali! It's tough in summer there, it's hard enough just getting out and about with the family let alone doing double Ange training sessions every day!
Ali, I’ve been enjoying your interviews. Thank you. Also, I was stunned by the quality of artwork at AIA exhibition. Some incredible talents.
Come on alistair. We shouldnt care what spurs spend its not coming out of our bank accounts' - It 100 percent is coming out of our bank accounts. Thats why prices for tickets, food, drink, shirts etc are always going up up and up!!!!!!!! The more they waste the more it costs the fans.
if we spend 65 mil on solanke and he flops, which he could. then were fucked. price doesnt equall success. look at chelsea and utd
Ange is so well spoken. Doesn't spout a bunch of excuses or worn out catchphrases, just says what he wants and if not he will say he can't speak about it. Feels very personal as a manager.
It was super cool to see some of the videos and realize three of my favorite football journalists were together. Seb’s coverage is always great and Sungmo does a great job too. I’m definitely glad you all worked a bit together on the tour. Hopefully these next two weeks are busy at Tottenham for transfers.
Hi Ali, You are the gift that keeps on giving. Hope you enjoyed your break and had a great birthday.
I was with Pablo and his wife last night, great guy. Mentioned you were talking about him and it put a big smile on his face.
That's lovely to hear. We used to speak a long, long time ago most weeks for the paper.
@@AlasdairGoldjournalist As soon as I said your name he know who I was talking about. I've sent him the video to watch too.
Thanks for the update Ali, I watched all the games and looked at the stuff the club
Put out, Maybe it’s just me but I didn’t see one video or image of Dane Scarlet where he looked happy. I wonder if he feels he’s being eclipsed by younger guys especially after Mourhino really built him up when he was manager. A lot of fans are complaining about the transfer window, but it seems like many clubs are moving cautiously, it seems no one wants to risk paying too much for a player and getting burned if it doesn’t work out. I will let the window play out and judge at the end.
Hey Ali! Love your format, but occasionally I don't have time for the whole thing. Have you ever thought of adding chapter marks to your videos so we can zoom to the particular topic we're looking for?
I cover so many topics I'd be there forever working out chapters. Was always meant to be a film it in one take and chuck it online in all its rawness kind of thing as I don't get much spare time.
@@AlasdairGoldjournalist ahh I see, if you don’t have an editor then I totally get it.
I listen whilst walking and sometimes listen at x1.5 speed
@@SirPablo2PabloI’ve got it on a speed of x5 so I don’t fall asleep
London, Seoul, and Tokyo are 3 of the best cities I've visited around the world. You're a lucky man Alasdair!
Would love us to loan Veliz to Iraola and Bournemouth as part of the Solanke deal. Think that would be perfect
Excited for Spence! I think people forget the link up he had with Johnson at Forest. Could be something again down that right-hand side for spurs?
Thoughts Ali?
Well Alasdair, we clearly need that mobile, technical, clinical striker. Relieved that you feel that Solanke fits the bill. I’ve had concerns that his career pre-Cherries did not indicate that. If the Spurs data team have given a thumbs-up and he is a great success in the Ange team I’ll be most happy to be wrong. Thanks for your great tour coverage tout. You need a rest!👏👏👏
Sadly this transfer window is starting to have that old familiar Levy feeling. I hope I am wrong.🤞
Don't expect a trophy till he goes.
Solanke is just depressing, we’re screwed
It's not looking good. Really didn't think he'd do this to Ange but I should have known better
Respectfully sir, I disagree. I think we are on the right track with lots of talented signings.
I truly believe we would have a fantastic season. We will win trophies either this year or next year.
@@lapprenticenever have I wanted to be proven wrong so much and I will respectfully bow to your positivity if you are correct.
I play with Pablo on Thursday and Sunday. one of the nicest guys. also a fantastic footballer, takes after his dad!
Great work Ali, we don't get anything like the depth of insight, that we get from you, from anyone else. It really is unique and something I look forward to. Keep it up, you'd better get started on the marathon training as well, good luck with that 👍
I've been checking YT for days wondering if I missed a video. Glad you're back!
Thanks, Alasdair for a really packed video. Good luck with the training for the London Marathon. I am a senior citizen and did my first triathlon this year, so a youngster like you should have no problems! I don’t envy Ange having to decide which of the younger players to keep around and which ones to try and send out on loan, while at the same time trying to bring in some new players - particularly a striker. I do worry that Ange is still peddling the “no quick fix” line - so does that mean another season bereft of trophies? I say pay the release clause and get Solanke - someone who is home grown and proven in the PL. I just hope we don’t end up with a typical Levy bargain-basement signing!
Cheers Ali! Excellent coverage during the tour. Enjoy your well deserved break!
I like this part at 1:14:11. Good reasons to be optimistic for the season & hopefully for seasons ahead with Ange.
I do like that you guys (along with Seb Stafford-Bloor) managed to have a more relax interview with Ange. It seems like more answers we can get out of Ange.
Happy mini holiday 👍 Thank you again for joining the club to their tour to the Far East (& Australia too).
If a question is allowed, are you going to make an article about Rob Mackenzie's new role as Head of Scouting & about the new scout from Brighton?
Dear Ali, so sorry you've had to come back to a volley of complaints from the boo boys, whipped into a frenzy by the usual on line suspects..... SMH 🙄
Anyway thanks for another great vid and hopefully you and Mrs G will be able to enjoy your break without thinking too much about footie, as what will be, will be.
COYS!
When did we last win a trophy and when was the manager last backed
@@ewanclark5408the shareholders are winning every season though.
Try a bit harder mate you might get your tongue up his arse into his upper colon region. Oh no he returned to complaints online did he ?😂
Before last season Solanke had scored 9 goals in 75 PL games. Only one good PL season at the age of nearly 27 represents a huge risk at that kind of money. There's a reason he's spent the last 6 years at Bournemouth.
Started at Liverpool.....whatever happens he will score alot of goals next season. I'd like him to do it at spurs
@@Azspurs Not sure how we could be that confident on the basis of one good season. I didn't hear many people suggesting we should sign him at the end of last season after only scoring 6 goals. Rightly so. Not like he is a young player. Will just have to keep our fingers crossed that he isn't another expensive mistake.
@timp4417 he went on a good run towards the end of that season and carried it through to next. 26 years old. Yes he has taken a while to blossom but he is there. Timing is everything
Hi Ali, We were told our transfer policy was now data driven. But the Data Team is not in place and we are still advertising for two people. Our transfer policy this window seems that we have no policy,
Good luck with the London Marathon, Alastair. I'll support you on your chosen charity 🎉
Thamk you. That's very kind of you.
@@AlasdairGoldjournalisttotally! Please publicise this.
Where’s the chapters for the video! (Please ..) just want to hear the solanke part …
Thank you for the update as always. Should we be signing players to suit Ange’s system when (based on recent history) he will be gone in 1-2 years? It was the same for Conte and Mourinho etc - signing players to suit them who were subsequently not wanted.
Shouldn’t the club have a set style of play and then sign players to fit that regardless of the coach or is this unrealistic?
Hi Alasdair very interesting and informative as always thanks for all your hard work take care stay safe
Thanks as always Ali.
To be honest if James Maddison hadn't done that first press conference I wouldn't have even noticed he was even on the tour he was pretty much invisible. The youngsters were the complete opposite to Maddison, most of them were really impressive and should be giving Ange something think about before spending money some of the people being mentioned in the press, I certainly don't see the point to signing Scott McTominay who is being talked about a lot. I was happy to see Archie Gray doing so well I think he'll be replacing Bissouma by the end of the season Djed Spence was also a happy surprise did well glad Genoa thought 8 million was too much. Was sad Dane Scarlett didn't get more time but I suspect he'll be going out on a loan now, same with Veliz but I hope Donley, Devine and Moore get to stay around with the first team. Curious to know what we're going to do about another CB for the new season as there has been no rumours about transfers and Ashley Phillips is currently injured. As for Ivan Toney the catch for me is that he's got a gambling addiction and if he gets done again he'll be banned for at least a year possibly longer, why risk money on a player like that? Thanks for the update watched some of the interviews, good stuff, take care of yourself, enjoy.
I was impressed with Phillips. I hope he sticks around and gets to play in the cups.
I would hope for a centre back we use a stop gap type player. Like a clement lenglet on loan but probably not him because of his lack of pace. Luka vuskovic coming through looks like a special player at only 17 and i half expect him to make his croatia debut this season
I’m a bit worried with how poor Maddison has been, I want him to succeed but I’m hopeful that if he is off it that Ange will drop him. We have Kulusevski, Devine, Donley etc all waiting for that spot
Midfield that starts next season I think Bergvall has to be in it, I know you shared fitness concerns but I’d rather start him for 60 minutes and then see how he’s doing rather than sub him on at 60-70 minutes when we’re losing. Genuinely think he’s going to be unreal
Another good video mate welcome back the reaction to the bayern defeat was embarrassing whether we won or lost both games 4 0 we need players back and signings read the sit down with ange really good have a good holiday
Does Ange know your a Spurs fan? Good to have you back in the studio.
Proceeds to create a new player in Player Career mode: Dominico Solankio
He's back! Hope you had a great trip, brother!
Solanke is a good fit. Ange will get what he needs out of him and we’ll have our Kyogo archetype.
I've been a Spurs fan for nine years, but it certainly seems like it hasnt been long enough to become chronically pessimistic as some of my fellow Spurs fans are. Its maddening to think what certain fans actually want/expect, and how 'backing' is a term they love to use. Antonio Conte was 'backed' pretty well the season we finished 8th; but maybe he wanted even more players.
Vicario, Van de Ven and Romero are bona fide world class players, Bissouma, Maddison, Udogie and Porro are more than decent, and these are just some not-so-old signings.
Injury-less and with any additions we make, we are genuinely a scary side
I've been a Spurs fan for over 30 years and I'm chronically optimistic. I think it's just the negative fans post the most and moan the loudest. If you're not pessimistic now you probably never will be
@@Klinsmann1985 fair enough cheers mate!
Djed Spence is like having a brand new signing. Really excited to see him starting this season.
What? We haven't even started the season and you're saying this? He was absolutely awful against Bayern.
@@daniel-j-harris I thought he was good in the other friendlies too. He wasn't awful against Bayern. I like to be optimistic. Each to their own mate.
I agree totally wiith you about Dominic Solanke. Some have written him off already, I watched him when at the Tottenham Stadium last season and his movement was good.
@@bazbarovic9201 those who have written him off are idiots . He is blossoming slowly. Now is the time to get him. Him or toney.....he is the safer bet. Less baggage
@@Azspurs totally agree, a striker is the number one priority, and he's proven in the premier league,
@bazbarovic9201 if we could offload richy and bring in toney ontop then that would be ideal
I was in S. Korea last July and said the same thing. I’m not coming back during July & August 😂
Welcome back Ali. Could not agree more regarding Solanke. I have looked at him for months now and I think he fits our system like a glove. I hope we can get this done soon!
Agreed.
Well come home Ali tanks for a great up date
If the Boss wants him then He's the name to go for, I'd go for tony or David but Ange Knows the inside out of thing's So I'll back The Boss.
i watched djed when genoa played juventus - he absolutely pocketed iling-jr, can't wait for him to do it for us against villa this season!
would be nice to see any behind the scene videos of your Japan and Korea travels...what you ate, who you met, where you stayed and sights you saw...
Took you long enough Ali!
I was checking UA-cam every couple of hours to see if something new popped.
Thanks Mr Gold always looking for your analytical views
Welcome back Ali! Hope you enjoyed your trip
I want Neto, Gyokeres, Kyle walker-peters. Kyle will be resolution for Team grown problem and Neto&Gyokeres will upgrade our Forwards quality.
What do others think about?
Whatever happened to Scott munn, ?? Thought levy was stepping away from the football side ,,,😂
Who says he’s hasn’t ?
im interested in Ange's contrariness when under a bit of pressure. eg the set piece questions. Is he protecting his players and finding solutions in the background or does he seriously believe its not an issue?
Just an insight into all Oz management style psyche in any sports. Accept all responsibility. Never throw players under the bus.
Unlike Prima Donnas who blame everyone and anyone except their own delusional shortcomings. It’s called having kahunas.
He always speaks about tactics in broad terms and avoids specifics. Some things for the media to write up but doesn't really give anything away.
He's an idiot mate. Got found out and has no top level experience. Arm chair managers like us can see the rookie tactics don't work and he can't.
A 26 year old from bournemouth for 65 million, no thanks, is he any better than Richy?
I think he’s better, but not enough of an upgrade. Richy never scored that many in a season.
@@michaelrogers526yes he is better, but sane long is better, 💯 not 65 mil player.
He's bang average. But Levy backed this club into a homegrown corner and we have to get ripped off for homegrown for the foreseeable future.
Happy birthday Ali G ~~~~🎉🎉
I’m sorry I can’t agree with u on the solanke Ali, I don’t think anyone can judge levy for spending money buts it’s the quality we spend it on. Yes solanke is a an ok striker but I don’t see him as the guy that takes spurs to that next level just like I never thought richy would. As always I’m happy to be proven wrong for the success of the team but we have history of wasting money when there have been better options and I think this is us doin it again sadly
Dominico Solankio sent me hahaha 😂😂😂😂 So true as well Alasdair. Solankdinho SIGN HIM SIGN HIM PAY THE MONEY
Hey Ali. Have you thought about putting your training for the marathon on Strava. I think a lot of us would love to cheer you on.
Everyone pooing on Solanke as a target watch Spursunwrapped breakdown of him. It's very good.
Great work Ali G ... looked like a great tour
Gold the GOAT!
Oh my days, i was waiting for that brillant signing of a manager for that beautyful hotel Levy is coocking. Kind of sad you didn't bring this up.
Ali G is back…. Hopefully he’ll have some good transfer news for us!
Brilliant as always, thanks Ally
Back already - and a video as well. Amazing.
Last minute Levy , that man never changes !
100% positivity just what is needed at the moment Alasdair, first time for Yonks the manager is all the right players for his system 😊 ps you sure the girls in Seoul weren’t admiring the pre-season 🏃♂️super Buff 💪🏽 Ali Gold 😂
Welcome back to the Blue wall Ali 😂, could only hope to go to Korea and Japan one days. Thank you for being our therapist and keeping my busy on this train to Amsterdam.
Ali I am sorry we havent done enough in the transfer window we not bought enough quality in. Solanky is not good enough for 65mil sorry we could do better.
In games against teams that rely on corners long throws and set pieces i would start Radu ahead of Cuti. !: I think Radu is better against an aerial threat and we do not need Cutis skill on the ball as they wont press. 2: this would help keep Cuti fit and card free for the games we really need him.
I really enjoyed the video Ali, but I can’t say we are having a good or even decent window… West Ham, Chelsea, United, Arsenal and Aston Villa have all been strengthened to a high standard or at least to a decent standard. We have got Archie grey in.. solid player I like him. Bergvall is looking immense. But they are young. We need 1st team experienced players. Not veterans I’m not asking for 30+ year olds and I hope other spurs fans aren’t either. But we need prime and high quality. Solanke is a 6 out of ten for a full season. Where as we need a 8 minimum for our 1st choice striker. Again I love your videos and this one was great as well
To compete with the Premier League top boys we need at least 4 more high quality signings plus a top goalkeeper to keep Vic on his toes.
This is unlikely but hopefully we get a least a top striker and EZE from Palace.
We are going to win a trophy this season BELIEVE.
Won’t be competing for top 4 this year. Be lucky to finish top 6 with this squad with all the extra games and suicidal tactics
Welcome home. You should put links to the interviews and your other work on your videos Ali
Hi Ali, great to hear you again, welcome back to home soil.arhie grey will be a star ⭐. need to get a striker (not Solanki hopefully)also need a defensive midfielder.eze will be off to champions league team.need to get business done.enjoy your rest.i am going to the bayen Munich match saturday.take care😊
Going to Italy for a few days ? Excellent choice !
I don't need to do that anymore as I live in Southern Italy (Salento area) permanently now... 😉
Enjoy your well deserved rest Alasdair!
About Lucas and Archie, I totally agree with you, 2 great signings and future stars. I'm sure they'll play quite a lot already this season thanks to their hunger. Some players could lose their place in the starting 11 as a result.
For the striker, hiring Solanke does not excite me, I think that some English players are overrated and cost far too much money considering their actual value. The market has become insane, any player costs a fortune now, this is crazy....
We need a top striker really, an international star, if Big Ange wants to play for titles and trophies. If not, we'll just fight for top 4 as usual.
We are still far behind some other big teams right now.
The second time I went to Seoul I stayed at the Conrad Hotel. That is awesome. Yeouido is a nice part of Seoul.
Ali mate wow you have put some miles in. thanks for the up date
Alvarez to Atletico hurts on so many levels. 1) makes city weaker & Arsenal indirectly stronger 2) he’s making a poor decision to go there IMO, Simeone sides are joyless, functional machines 3) he’d be absolutely perfect for Spurs.
My grandson has run many many marathons including ultra marathons. Recently he has paced many marathons including the last London marathon. What sort of time would you be looking for at the next London marathon I’d be interested to know and wish you the best of luck matey.
Dominicio Solankero, Portugal's hottest export since Christian Ronald 😂😅
Glad you're back home safe Allie.
Sorry Ali, I respect you a lot and you talk a lot of sense but I just have to call you out on this one thing: the people who want Spurs to "spend money" are not nec the same people who complain re. spending on Solanke. Just as the peeps who say "look at the 31yo WH fwd" are not nec the same peeps who complain about Solanke quality.
Broad fanbase = lots of diverse loons not just one big loon!
Love the pod and looking forward to watching lots of positive "we just won" Ali this season, hopefully not so many sighing Ali pods :)
Ally’s got his Gangnam style going on! 🙂