Some people, not mentioning any names, but hes irish, think there are 3 big teams in the EPL this year. I'd go along with that, but it is my belief that the blue half or Mersyside isn't a part of that group. Yes the manager is tactically sound, the squad score goals and the back up is adequete, but they don't have the quality running through the team like down at White Hart Lane.
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'That M****y is an arrogant fool, total nutter, trying to say Spurs are not one of the big sides this season in the EPL. I agree Chelsea are right up there, with a talented manager and the money to buy anyone in the world. I also agree that Pompey are yet again going to be a strong outfit and to an extent that Everton will come good again. But he shall leave Spurs out of this list at his peral, and im going to show you why!'
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The Team
Looking at the squad, you can see there is quality all over the field with excellent cover
The Tactic
The most important role of the manager, choosing the tactic, and although width is a problem at times our main strength is the quickness of our play
The First 11 GK - Igor Akinfeev
Although not officially a Spurs player, the transfer will go through on monday morning. At 23, he's young and athletic, and although the loss of Robinson was hard, i feel we have improved on the goalkeeping position this season.
DR - Mark Wilson
Mark had a solid season last year, playing every game for us due to him being able to switch between left and right back. Good all round stats and still at a young age, hopeful of many more years service from the Scot.
DL - Pietro Accardi
Pietro was brought in preseason as i only possesed 1 left footed defender in Anthony Gardner. Again good defensive stats, may just get the nod over Gardner and another new buy, Jlloyd Samuel.
DC - Ledley King
Not much really to say about Ledley other than he's the captain and rock of our team. Yet to put a foot wrong in my 2 seasons at Spurs and always chips in with a few goals via corners.
DC - Vincent Kompany
Quickly following in his parner Kings footsteps, Vincent would go straight into any Premiership team bar none. Sometimes asked to play in the DMC role due to his defencive stats compared to Freddy.
DMC - Freddy Guarin
Again every Premiership team has been linked to this superstar, he's not yet reached his full potential in my mind. Lack of goals has been a problem for me but shooting aside, another class act.
MC - Daryl Smylie
Frowned upon when first purchased, Daryl has made other Premiership managers eat there words. In my opinion, the best all round midfielder in the EPL. Goals, assists, Smylie ran the show last year, becoming my Player Of The Season.
MC - Niko Kranjcar
Left out of the side for much of my first season at Spurs, Niko impressed during last Pre-Season and since then, i've never looked back. Guarenteed to get you goals, he's one of those players you can't keep quiet for long.
MC - Thomas Hitzlsperger
My first buy as Spurs manager completes the strong midfield quartet. Hitzy's long range shooting and long range passing left my jaw open last season, another key player for Spurs.
SC - Jermain Defoe
I'd argue the best striker in the Premiership. Bought by myself after his brief spell at Man Utd, Jermain was 2nd top goalscorer in the EPL last year, 1 behind Gilardinho, notching 21 goals.
SC - James McFadden
The suprise dangerman of my team, James played most of last season in midfield. However, injurys to other strikers saw him playing upfront and after banging in 4 past Coventry, i've never looked back.
The Back Up Players
No team can expect to win the Premiership or Champions League without quality running throughout the squad.
Tim Janssen
Fought for his signature with Chelsea, Tim chose WHL as his Home. Could possibly break into the first team depending on James's form, he has the pace and finishing quality to scare any Premiership defence.
Stewart Downing
With the highest average rating and most assists last year, Stewart knows he'll have a massive role to play this year. His finishing lets him down slightly however, making him start on the bench.
Salvatore Gambino
'Gambo' as we call him had a good first season for us providing back up to Niko and coming up with a few vital goals. He gained the most MOM awards last year and, like Stewart, knows he has a major role to play for me this year.
Aureliano Torres
A Pompey reject, for unknown reason, Aureliano is the best striker of the ball at Spurs. His free kick and long shot ability match that of Hitzy but with the tactic i use, find it hard to fit him in.
Anthony Vanden Borre
Every team has a utility player, and Spurs are no different. I had Anthony on loan at Blackburn so you could say i've raised him from a child. He can play right across the back line so always makes the subs bench.
Right, there you have it, part 2 of my update. Hopefully this proves Tottenham are going to be a force to be wreckoned with this year as long as the manager can stay off the booze.
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but I will live in hope that my team finally perform like they're capable of 
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