Abbi Summers, Marianna Spring, and Adam Powley join Theo Delaney to discuss transfers, the upcoming Burnley game, critique Heiburg's performance, analyze potential transfers, explore player journeys, speculate on player departures, and share scoreline predictions.
Antonio Conte has had a positive impact on Tottenham's performance and mentality.
The potential signings of Radu Dragusin and Connor Gallagher could strengthen the squad.
Balancing cup ambitions with Premier League priorities is a challenging dilemma for Tottenham.
Deep dives
Positive performance and transformation under Antonio Conte
The podcast discusses the positive impact of Antonio Conte on Tottenham Hotspur, highlighting the team's improved performance and the transformation in mentality. The panel praises the way Conte has been getting the best out of each player, even those previously considered less talented. They also discuss the improved discipline and commitment shown by the team under Conte's leadership.
Potential signings and transfer window speculation
The podcast mentions the potential signings of Radu Dragusin and Connor Gallagher. While Dragusin, a young center-back from Genoa, is expected to join Tottenham, there is speculation regarding the valuation of the player. The panel expresses the need for a center-back and the importance of strengthening the squad. They also discuss the possibility of signing Gallagher from Chelsea and highlight the potential benefits of acquiring homegrown players.
Balancing cup ambitions and Premier League priorities
The podcast debates the dilemma of balancing cup ambitions with Premier League priorities. Despite the importance of winning a trophy, the panel acknowledges the challenging squad situation due to injuries and suspensions. They express their desire to see Tottenham go for a cup run but acknowledge the need to carefully manage the squad and prevent further injuries. The panel discusses the upcoming FA Cup clash against Burnley and considers the potential inclusion of young players like Harvey White and Marouane Fellaini.
Evaluation of Player Upgrade
The podcast discusses the potential upgrade in the player quality for Tottenham Hotspur with the addition of Gallagher. The hosts agree that Gallagher is a different type of player compared to Skipp and is considered an upgrade due to his ability to run the game from the midfield and make the right passing decisions.
Reguion's Return and Potential Departure
The podcast mentions the return of Sergai Reguion to Tottenham Hotspur after his loan spell at Manchester United. The hosts express mixed opinions on Reguion's performance, acknowledging that he did not meet expectations but also stating that he wasn't as bad as he was made out to be. However, there are also discussions about the possibility of Reguion being loaned out again due to his limited playing time and the club's desire to offload deadwood.
Theo Delaney is joined for the first episode of 2024 by Abbi Summers, Marianna Spring and Adam Powley to talk transfers, the upcoming Burnley game and plenty more.
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