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[@JTB-di8yj]

"He loves it in tight spaces" Oooooh matron!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@barnabyslater_]

Old school… Carry On fan? 😂

[@JTB-di8yj]

@barnabyslater_ ha well I watched it when I was a kid mate!

[@ceaget7252]

Kubo's amazing speed and dribbling guile will serve Ange's foot forward style very well. He may be a tad lightweight for the Prem's physical game but that does not prevent him from creating utter chaos when he's wriggling his way through opponents in the final third of the pitch. His outstanding skills at close quarters is exactly what Spurs have been lacking.

[@barnabyslater_]

Yeah could he be as good for us as Mitoma has been for Brighton?

[@rvtsecure]

@@barnabyslater_ Ye i do, but mitoma kinda dropped off

[@DrJinh007]

We shouldn't go for Kubo. Bentacour wouldn't be able to distinguish between him and Sonny.

[@rvtsecure]

@@DrJinh007 Bro🤣

[@purpleyranger]

@@barnabyslater_ im a spurs fan in japan, kubo is in an entirely different stratosphere from mitoma, kubo's quality on the ball and touch pass/shoot abilities are already top class. i know his height may be a concern but the kid is wider than you'd think, low to gravity and does well to stay on his feet.

[@sphong0610]

Personally, Kangin Lee is a much better and stronger player than Kubo that can play both wings, 10, and even false 9 with the quality to both dribble and pass through tight spaces. Of course he is already at PSG so probably out of Spurs price range now. Rather have Eze than Kubo as well.

[@danielhackett1581]

Can Eze play right wing? No

[@barnabyslater_]

Great intel, I’m gonna check him out!

[@kookaburra8722]

Barnaby, I'm afraid to say it but this narrative that Ange "took a lot of Japanese talent to Scotland, and they did really well" is not completely accurate. As Celtic manager, Ange signed the following players from Japan. Kyogo Furuhashi Daizen Maeda Reo Hatate Yosuke Ideguchi Tomoki Iwata Yuki Kobayashi Of the six players, only Kyogo, Daizen and Reo were a success. The other three were a failure. That's a 50% success rate. If you then add the three Korean players that Ange signed: Oh Hyeon-gyu Kwon Hyeok-kyu Yang Hyun-Jun All three were a failure. Taking that into account, of the nine players that Ange signed from the Japanese/Korean market, only three of them were good. That's a paltry 33% success rate. So, when I hear it said that Ange has "an eye for talent" when it comes to the Asian market, the evidence doesn't back it up. Takefusa Kubo may be a brilliant signing, but I would have severe reservations given Ange's track record. Like Bryan Gil, I think Kubo will struggle with the physicality of the EPL. COYS

[@seanlynch1185]

33% success rate???? What about all the other successful signings he made - Johnson, Hart, Mooy, Jota, CCV, O'Riley and on and on. And the three successful Japanese players you name became bona fide stars = 9/10 players. Nearly all of the Asian players you mentioned as not being successful came in as depth, when the team was already smoking hot.

[@barnabyslater_]

Ahhhh noted! I appreciate the feedback. How did Celtic do so well when they made so many failure signings do you think?

[@Tuan-FistofFury]

Not every team is man city or real Madrid. The team that Ange managed in the past had smaller budget. So you only can recruit what the team allows you. This is real life not a video game

[@sphong0610]

The three Koreans were pretty young and it's only been their second season so it's hard to call them failures just yet.

[@mattbarber2856]

Oh has scored 11 in 30-odd games and Yang has played 24 in a title winning side. Not sure I agree with your definition of failure. Ideguchi and some of the others you mentioned were brought in for next to nothing to plug gaps in the squad. All internationals in a title winning side under Ange and/or a new manager. Seems pretty successful to me.

[@melkermannen1]

Very good channel you got. Like your way to deliver the contents. Keep it up! COYS

[@barnabyslater_]

Appreciate that! Spread the word about the channel

[@johntrim6893]

Spur's should play Romero in the Eric Dier role and put Dragusin at centre half alongside Van der Ven. Super solid and Romero would be able to get forward as he likes to

[@jaynepoland4615]

Don’t forgot Sonny took a while to settle. Glad we didn’t get shot of him.

[@barnabyslater_]

Yeah he asked to leave at the end of his first season didn’t he?

[@grahamtaylor9341]

Can Mr Levy eat a big enough piece of humble pie and bid for Meduleke from Chelsea.

[@barnabyslater_]

How much would that cost though?

[@danielhackett1581]

Agree, would be perfect for our system. Meanwhile, Chelsea have Palmer and buying olise so Madueke is surplus

[@jimjustaguywholovesspurs]

Great content Barnaby.

[@barnabyslater_]

Appreciate that! Spread the word about the channel

[@stevefeltner8181]

Oh, I felt that "However"coming. Finally something we agree on. Ange principle vs Southgate.Push forward. Defend in their half. Great to watch

[@barnabyslater_]

Finally something we agree on lol….

[@user-wp5sk6ue6o]

Not sure about this kubo if honest very lightweight for premiership

[@barnabyslater_]

Mitoma is pretty lightweight too. Could he do as well as him?

[@user-wp5sk6ue6o]

@@barnabyslater_ yeah could do and hope he does but for 40+ mil big gamble especially after the ndombele failure

[@sphong0610]

​@@barnabyslater_Mitoma is more of a dashing specialist that makes sense in a counter attack style, Kubo stalls the ball to dribble allowing defenders to come to him before slipping passed them.

[@BelgianHotspur]

Hi Barnaby ! Like Kubo but am understandably worried about smaller lightweight players from Spain 🇪🇸. Love vanderson but he’ll deffo be more than 25

[@krisgen29]

I don't think Spurs were as good as AV last season, and I think AV deserved 4th spot. Spurs could even have dropped down further toward the end of last season.

[@barnabyslater_]

Do you think Villa will finish above Spurs again next season?

[@markholloway2683]

This stuff about England dropping of and blaming Southgate. England always done that before long before Southgate. Even when lampard & Steven Gerrard played for England they always used to drop of once they took the lead. I think it is an English mentality problem.

[@fmarinosfromafar9512]

Take Kubo made his pro/J.League debut under Ange during a 6 month loan spell to us (Yokohama F.Marinos) in 2018, btw. He scored his first pro goal away at Vissel Kobe.

[@barnabyslater_]

Interesting! Do you think Ange could make him a premier league success?

[@jimbomcduff2939]

Lol I love your shock dramatic headlines to get people to watch your vids

[@sibusisondlovu9516]

clickbaitey vibes🤣

[@barnabyslater_]

KZbin is in essence a search engine…

[@pappy9473]

Bellingham has everything. That great goal should've been the start of crushing Serbia. Disappointing against an average opponent. COYS

[@barnabyslater_]

Why do you think England always drop off so much when leading?

[@kdigga253]

These videos are how I start my mornings, appreciate all the uploads!

[@barnabyslater_]

Glad you like them! Spread the word

[@ceaget7252]

I wonder what's the percentage of players who've recovered from torn ACLs and were able to play their best football again? Anyone knows the answer?

[@barnabyslater_]

It’s definitely something players can come back from more successfully these days than before. I’d say 60%. What do you reckon?

[@ceaget7252]

I can only go by my experience. As a track athlete at school for many years, my chronic hamstrings were equivalent to rejected tyre retreads. And having witnessed my mates in the national badminton team, their joints, primarily their knees, were never the same again after invasive operation. If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say full recovery would be highly unlikely, not to mention another knock or tear could mean £60m down the tubes.

[@Krzyshtoph]

Ange has a good track record with unruly players, he's good at inspiring them and focusing their energies on the right things. He did it with Besart Berisha in Queensland Roar. He was a hothead, but he got a tune out of him and he became one of the A leagues top scorers.

[@barnabyslater_]

Oh that’s really exciting actually. Didn’t know that. Think he could do the same with Toney?

[@Krzyshtoph]

@@barnabyslater_ Maybe, could go either way. He also doesn't tolerate nonsense too. So depends entirely on Toney if he thinks he's better than everyone. I don't think Ange will want him anywhere near the club.

[@stevenbogidi3430]

Barnaby you are class

[@barnabyslater_]

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[@genesisfox9]

Levys next signing ? Gareth Southgate.😅😅😅

[@barnabyslater_]

lol what makes you say that?

[@EvanPirrotta]

Sounds there now

[@barnabyslater_]

Phewwwwww

[@samdacosta5900]

Kubo came through La masia if I’m not mistaken as well

[@barnabyslater_]

Do you think he could do it in the prem?

[@samdacosta5900]

@@barnabyslater_ I’ll be honest I’ve never seen him play. But people keep comparing him to Gil saying no and I’m not so convinced, he’s got a lot more experience than when we signed Gil and he played a season under Ange already if I’m not mistaken

[@hamery9733]

I live in Japan and watch the national team play every game. Mitoma is levels ahead. I hope I’m wrong but I really think Mitoma is the main japanese star forward. Maybe Ange could get the max out of Kubo.

[@barnabyslater_]

How is Mitoma’s injury doing?

[@sphong0610]

Mitoma is older as well. Kubo needs more time to develop.

[@blackwolf_1967]

Personally, I want Archie and Jobe to pair along with Luka Vuskovic, Bergvall, Udoggie, VdV and Sarr as our youth movement.

[@barnabyslater_]

Nice! Which older players would you sprinkle in around them?

[@blackwolf_1967]

Leadership Within the existing team. Romero, porro, Viccario are solid guidance. Son is the new perisic. Maddison and Richie can impact these young men bit will they?

[@sphong0610]

Don't forget Eze

[@djmichnal]

Re England… I feel like I’m watching a basketball team with all shooting guards-forwards and no point guard. Also, I know he’s a talented player but if Foden passes behind or short again he should be sent home. He was abysmal.

[@barnabyslater_]

I thought rice did well to be fair, what did you make of his performance?

[@djmichnal]

@@barnabyslater_ rice was solid particularly in the second half when England was sort of just hanging on. We could use a Rice at Spurs.

[@markshaz8691]

I don’t think Kubo will do, I would swap Rodon and Skipp for Crysencio Summerville

[@barnabyslater_]

What do you like about Summerville?

[@nmssis]

No, the Japenese Gil...don't say didn't warn ya

[@HDsharp]

Nah hes not that light weight or weak.

[@barnabyslater_]

What makes you say that?

[@HDsharp]

@@barnabyslater_ because Gill is like a twig, he'll get blown over by a gust of wind😂. The Japanese player is thicker and more solid IMO

[@EmmGee-pele77]

I’m a little confused as to the UK talk of the apparent standard of the Europa League. There are many good teams and fans thinking that Spurs are a “shoe in”to win that competition are delusional as Liverpool and Villa discovered.

[@barnabyslater_]

Totally agree. Would be great to have a good run in it though wouldn’t it?

[@EmmGee-pele77]

@@barnabyslater_ yes and I’m sure we will go close but I hope expectations are a little realistic

[@paulgee1952]

Nagelsmann showing what a positive coach can do already in the Euros. Southgate style is something I don't enjoy and his tactical changes have much to be desired . Eze is the Marquee signing without a doubt waiting upon. The low ball offers getting in for our players is Levy's past catching up ,so that has not changed . If Man U are getting Branthwaite ,then hope Calafiori chooses Spurs. Takefuso Kubo, a left field move ? New one on me lol

[@barnabyslater_]

Who are your ideal signings? Eze and?

[@paulgee1952]

@@barnabyslater_ Still not dissimilar from the start of last season ,Archie Gray would be nice , if Emerson deal goes through,but so would Gallagher , a striker still top for rotation , Solanke over Toney would be my preference ,although Ferguson was start of season hope. Read Tony Cascarino's assessment, which plays his potential down though.

[@stephenflynn1003]

Is leeds archie gray, any relation to eddie gray ? Leeds legend

[@sibusisondlovu9516]

His his nephew

[@barnabyslater_]

His nephew isn’t he?

[@andrewb76]

Likely means no Eze though and I would definitely prefer Eze as Prem proven.

[@barnabyslater_]

Is he your ideal target?

[@andrewb76]

@@barnabyslater_ I think so - and I think he can still improve. Kubo looks good but would worry me that he is quite light weight and could be a Brian Gil 2.0. Eze has real strength and pace and a good eye for goal.

[@HDsharp]

Eze looks like another Richy to me. Not elite or outstanding but above average.

[@andrewb76]

@@HDsharp nothing like Richy! Totally different kinds of players.

[@wildmanmountainjack3725]

Bellingham is class. He has the look of a galactico.

[@barnabyslater_]

Reckon Jobe could ever be as good?

[@wildmanmountainjack3725]

@@barnabyslater_ I think that few in the world will be in his class in a couple years if he stays healthy.

[@axeya366]

How about Poland Symanski, Left wing ripping it on the side against the Netherlands. Never heard of but impressed. Plays for Fenerbahce,

[@barnabyslater_]

I’m gonna check him out. What do you like about him?

[@grahamtaylor9341]

Harry is right. We need to replace his name sake.

[@barnabyslater_]

Who should we realistically go for to do that though?

[@stephenflynn1003]

Thats prob 17 prem starts, not counting cup games and europe

[@barnabyslater_]

Would you keep Gio on as a squad player?

[@stephenflynn1003]

@@barnabyslater_ i would if he wasnt allways injured,

[@paulclarke3947]

Kubu maybe lightweight for prem

[@barnabyslater_]

Lighter weight than Mitoma?

[@seanmaddex4104]

Southgate has taken the team as far as he can. We can appreciate his work but until you bring a top manager in they will never win anything. Southgates football is outdated and doesn’t take advantage of the caliber of attacking players in the squad

[@barnabyslater_]

Might it be a case of be careful what you wish for though? He’s done a great job surely?

[@seanmaddex4104]

@@barnabyslater_ i want him to do well but I think he pushes the squad onto the back foot too much. I think the approach of score 1 and park the bus is too passive especially considering the defense is one of the weakest areas in this squad

[@seanmaddex4104]

@@barnabyslater_ he deserves credit for improving the culture and rebuilding the team though. I just think a different manager gets more out of the squad at this point

[@krisgen29]

The Euros are good

[@barnabyslater_]

Who have you been impressed by most so far?

[@keithparker6520]

I do hope Chelsea miss the deadline and get into PSR trouble. They deserve it the most.

[@barnabyslater_]

It would be amazing wouldn’t it?

[@stevefeltner8181]

See Barnaby? It's not just me regarding toney. A dick w/a gambling addiction. Would make Spurs less attractive to me &I would bet will end up being a cancer in the locker room. Whatever became of the talk about Marcus Edwards?I still remember being impressed w/him in the CL. Archie or Emerson? Give me Mr Royal! True Spurs, Barnaby.

[@barnabyslater_]

Why do you think Spurs still seem to be interested then mate? Wonder if Ange thinks he could polish a rough diamond?

[@grahamtaylor9341]

Give me Olise rather than Eze.

[@barnabyslater_]

Why?

[@hamery9733]

Olise is more injury prone

[@jimbomcduff2939]

Just say spurs bid for kubo

[@DenverInglis-nj8mg]

Nicole Williams ❤ Tottenhams future

[@LeslieDiablerets]

Who? Are we talking about Spurs' WSL side?

[@gavt303]

@@LeslieDiablerets 😆

[@barnabyslater_]

Is she as hot as Nico Williams?

[@TerryinPattaya]

Can't hear anything

[@La_Space]

Dude, open your ears.

[@gavt303]

we all can... its you

[@TerryinPattaya]

Yeah it's OK, I turned my phone off then on again, all ok now 😂

[@barnabyslater_]

Phew it’s all sorted?

[@theknownguy2221]

Eze & Kubo

[@barnabyslater_]

What do you like about Kubo?

[@theknownguy2221]

@@barnabyslater_ dribbling ability, he is a right footed Kaoru Mitoma! He will pull defenders which Kulu & Brennan were not able to

[@paulclarke3947]

Wow yet another player spurs are in for ! That must be the 50 th player in a month 😮😂

[@barnabyslater_]

The recruitment team and Paratici work from a list don’t they?

[@gavt303]

Kubo stinks too much like Gill

[@barnabyslater_]

Stinks in what way?

[@Peter_Jenner]

I thought Saka was excellent in the first half last night.

[@barnabyslater_]

Yep totally agree. Why do you think our level dropped so far in the second half?

[@Peter_Jenner]

@@barnabyslater_ I think Southgate parked the bus.

[@rvtsecure]

i really want kubo

[@barnabyslater_]

What do you like about him?

[@rvtsecure]

@@barnabyslater_ Great dribbler and great pace, like you said in your video, he is explosive something are wingers are not

[@TooDarnSoulful]

Brennan johnson is nowhere the standard required to challenge the top 3 for the prem, we have to keep it real !

[@stephenflynn1003]

Give him this up coming season, see how he fairs

[@richardconte3837]

Johnson is infinitely better than werner

[@TooDarnSoulful]

@@richardconte3837 That is NOT saying much werner is ALSO not the standard required to challenge the top 3 for the prem keep it real !

[@Sandford14]

​@@TooDarnSoulfulHe did good for his first season with us big step up for him massive change in expectation & style of play give him time & relax

[@billyhoyle2780]

@@TooDarnSoulfulit doesn’t make it true because you add keep it real at the end. Truth is you have no idea