Yes, I'm glad you posted that and it is reassuring to know that the Spurs community I believe in and enjoy being a part of does in fact exist. However, I've had some time to ruminate on Harry's comments and I just want to get this off my chest...
The club should not be put in the position of having to defend the manager. This is clearly a man who believes he is bigger than the club in spite of the fact that - near as I can tell - this is the best position he has ever held. His comments clearly indicate that he equates potential success with the ability to spend rather than passion and know-how. I hear, "My hands are tied - we're not good enough - we've gone as far as we can" OR (read between the lines) "My players suck, but they did as well as we might expect you simple idiot fan".
Where's the accountability? Where's the leadership? Why is Luka Modric more committed to the club than the freaking manager? And now Harry's going on again about winning the league and running out the youngsters in Europe? Huh?! I thought we weren't capable, Harry? Are YOU going to make us better, because apparently you can do no wrong. You see this is where the wheeler-dealer tag comes from, sir. You believe that you can't win unless you have better players and this is supposed to impress me, WHY? Be a manager Harry! And stop pausing for a quick soundbite at every opportunity like the so-called idiot fan you pretend to despise, because I would like to go on thinking that you actually are in charge over there.
This type of thinking is the reason why some of our best players (Bale, vdV, BAE) are injured or knackered. Harry does not believe he can win without his best players on the field and is too afraid to rotate the squad, because his managerial style is nothing more than "go out there and do your thing, boys". Players in his good graces appreciate the hands-off style and not being micro-managed, but the players who actually suggest they may deserve more playing time (Kranjcar), forget about it - your ass is on the bench. How dare you disagree with the great and powerful Redknapp?! I also realize that I have made comments similar to Harry's on this forum, but I think that came from a fan's desire to keep expectations reasonable lest he risk being disappointed. I didn't realize how distasteful that type of attitude actually is until I heard it from the so-called leader of the club I support.
That is all. Go and win Europe, boys! And Harry, shut the f**k up. Hopefully, the lads will win in spite of you.
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