[Spurslover]

Originally Posted by Spurslover

For the past 3 season the 4th position teams' points are:
06/07 season - 68 points (Goal Difference = 28; Goals Score = 63; Goals Against = 35)
07/08 season - 76 pts (GD = 39; GS = 67; GA = 28)
08/09 season - 72 pts (GD = 31; GS = 68; GA = 37)
Average point for 4th position team from the last season is 72 pts, with average GD of about 33; GS = 66; GA = 33.3.

Hi all Spurs fans,

I'm back, after ,many tries.

We managed 70 points this season, 2 short of the average 4th position, if not for the lost to Burnley we will surpass that. GS is 67, which is more than the average 66. GA is 41, which is also above average of 33.3.

In short, we have a great season with many pleasing performance. However, we've the Champions League qualifying next year, which means that there are 4 titles to challenge for.

1) For Champions League,
I only hope for the furthest possible that the team can progress.

2) For the Premiership,
This time round will be consolidating our position. At home we are 14W 2D 3L, away we are 7W 5D 7L. Scoring/conceding 40/12 (home) and 27/29 (Away). Better performance away from home against Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Everton and Aston Villa (exactly 7 games to win/draw, but not to loss)while maintaining our home form.

a) Goalkeeping has been good but loose ends must be tighten. Good news that Cudicini is staying as backup (see attached story).
Carlo Cudicini signs new one-year Tottenham deal - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

b) Defending is sturdy at times and concentration must be improved. Hopefully, King's contract renewal will boost his confidence level to a higher level and Woodgate will be back to full fitness (see attached stories).
Tottenham tie captain Ledley King to new two-year deal - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet
Harry Redknapp: Jonathan Woodgate is feeling 'very low' - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

c) Midfield has been phenomenal (With Bale and Bentley surpassing my understating of them. However, I see that there is a change in attitude towards playing for the team that have helped them.). Hopefully, Bale and Bentley can continue to build on this great season and go on to perform above themselves whenever being called upon. Palacios has too much in mind nearing the end of the season. Shooting accuracy is left very much to desire (be it in open play or free kick) with Modric, Palacios, Kranjcar, Huddlestone, Jenas, Bentley, Bale and Lennon being culprit of not being able to kill off when it matters most, besides the strikers.

d) Strikeforce has been great for a start and firing from all corners, but the fire seems to be diminishing as the season comes to an end. Defoe gone off the fire after his injury, Crouch hitting too much wood work and goalie rather than putting the ball into the back of the net, Gudjohnsen showing glimses of his ability without too much to show for, Pavy missing too many sitters and running into fellow player's path while Keane is firing away at Celtic. Pavy needs to improve if he doesn't want the sinking feeling again (see attached story).
Lokomotiv Moscow to renew bid to sign Spurs' Roman Pavlyuchenko - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

We have a great strikeforce here, but the role tasking must be right. Someone, or at least 2 of them, has to pick up the easy goals on the other hand have to create opportunity when closely marked as well as accuracy must be improved. Accuracy of timing the run to beat the offside trap as well as shooting.

Many a times, we are left with too much to defend for (to prevent dropping 2 points) when we should be comfortably ahead.

3) For Carling Cup,
1 of 2 Cups to win. We must at least win a Cup for the players to show what they are capable of.

4) For FA Cup,
It has been a long long time since we won. We held one of the greatest history in this competition before Man U and Liverpool run off with victories after victories. FA Cup is in every Spurs' manager's, player's and fan's blood. As much as us not wanting to be known as a Cup team, we do not wish to leave the FA Cup for others to win.

Hopefully, we can strengthen our squad accordingly as our defence and midfield show signs of tiring and many injuries during the course of this season. Harry, hope you pick this up.

COMON YOU SPURS!!!