I have always been a fan of the way which Tottenham play there attacking football but their lack of a good defense and fitness has always kept them from becoming a threat to the top four. Also the lack of a decent manager has not helped the situation. But since the appointment of Juande Ramos I have recently become concerned for a number of reasons.
Firstly their general play has got better, they seem more motivated and determined. Also he has put them on diet plans which has dramatically improved their fitness. So the team plays better, which is a concern, and this is without the number of good transfers he has made.
Lets have a look at the proposed first team for the 2008-2009 season:
Gomes
Hutton Woodgate King Bale
Bentley Modric Huddlestone Jenas
Berbatov Bent/Giovanni
Subs: Alnwick, Dawson, Zokora, Lennon and Bent/Giovanni
(Just a predicted team from the way I rate the team)
So lets see whos has he brought in? Well there is Gomes, Hutton, Woogate, Bentley, Modric, Giovanni and possibly Asharvin.
So where has he improved? Well firstly he started by bringing in two good defenders which is an area which they definetly needed to improve on. Then he went on to Modric a well rated attacking midfielder who performed well in the Euro's. Then Giovanni a highly rated young striker and by the looks of pre-season games looks a very good buy. Also he was a cheap signing. Next Gomes, he has kept a clean sheet in 60% of his matches for PSV, an impressive feat. Also he has to be better than Robinson or Cerny. The final singing Bentley, I do not need to say more because we all know about him and know he will be a great addition.
So he has improved the defense and also added to the attack.
So with the team improved by his tactics and coaching and the team being strengthened through good signings I think that they can be a threat this season and maybe knock Livepool out of their top four spot.