Manchester United Fan in Peace - again just posting small points, you guys have some good discussions going on in your boards. Hope you don't mind me joining in every once in a while when there's not much going on in United's forums? Not much to talk about at the moment there (no arrogance intended) lol
I think comparing yourselves to Spurs is a bit of a tricky one tbh. Spurs have great coaching staff, stability and a team that has been built up slowly over years. Due to the way you're expanding quite rapidly, your team hasn't really developed much of a core apart from Carlos Tevez - all other players are constantly in and out, with players being sold within 2 seasons of joining the team. It makes it hard for your players to have a great understanding of each other.
Spurs has taken a while to build up but I do have to admit, even for me, I love watching them in the Champions League. Offensively they are one of the best sides in Europe with a midfield which I think is definitely one of the top three in the Premier League. Van der Vaart, Modric, Kranjcar, Bale, Lennon, Palacios, Sandro, Huddlestone...there is so much variation Redknapp can change things how he wishes. Even I at times envy their squad selection, although ours is very, very strong as well.
They lack a hardcore finisher though. Crouch is good but he is pretty much a one-trick pony and Defoe isn't consistent at all. Pav is good, however again lacks consistency.
You guys have your good points - on your day you can play really well. You have excellent ball holders you just have something missing in your team, hard to think of exactly what that is. Today you were admittedly not very creative or inspirational, but you still have a stronger squad.
That said, I've managed to convince myself that Spurs are a better team throughout this thread lol however maybe you guys just need to develop or purchase some youth players who'll bring qualities that aren't available on the market. That's what Tottenham have done, working for them at the moment...