The Extra Inch (Spurs Podcast) Start, Bench, Loan, Sell
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Jun 16, 2025 The hosts dive into Tottenham's squad planning, debating the future of key players like Vicario and upcoming talents like Josh Keighley. They discuss potential signings, including Brian Ibromo, and the impact of coaching changes under Thomas Frank. Through playful banter, they categorize players on who to start, bench, or sell while weighing tactical implications. The dynamics of player movements and emotional connections in transfers add depth to the conversation, making for an engaging exploration of football fandom and strategy.
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Thomas Frank's Coaching Style Concerns
- Thomas Frank is liked but concerns remain about his tactical approach and style reinventing.
- The coaching team includes analysts adjusting messages, possibly for morale or optics, not pure data.
Set-Piece Coaching Complexity
- Andreas Georgson's appointment as set-piece coach brings mixed fan reviews but improves dedicated coaching.
- Separation of coaching impact from club issues complicates judgment on effectiveness.
Financial Limitations and Frank's Role
- Thomas Frank may serve as a shield for Daniel Levy's underinvestment in Spurs' squad development.
- Wage bills limit competitiveness, needing financial changes for multi-competition success.