Patience Is A Virtue

Who knew?

Who the bloody hell knew that Tim Sherwood actually has his uses?

Upon Harry’s arrival to N17, eyebrows were raised at the number of coaches (mates) he decided to hire. His best pals Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond were first to join the backroom staff as expected. But more were to follow

Harry updated his Facebook status to ‘Could do with a few hands at the new digs. Anyone need a sort out’ Soon enough Tim Sherwood and Sir Les returned to the club in a senior capacity.

I, more then most was sceptical as to their uses. Sure Les could help the lads with their heading but did we as a club need the expertise in the art of hacking that Sherwood brings?

Fast forward to the present a strange thing has happened. Players at Tottenham have progressed, stepped up a notch and fulfilling their potential. Our current form is impressive but the gradual improvement of the squad as a whole is testament to the sterling management job Harry and his boys have done. In nearly every position we have players who have flourished under their tenure.

Charlie Corluka will let you know how bad Heurelho Gomes was. Tony Parks came in dusted the hapless chappy down and turned him into one of the most consistent numbers 1’s in the league. Parks deserves a key to the city for resurrecting our loveable Brazilian

Bale has found platitudes coming left right and centre over the last couple of days. I’m spending most nights hiding in the bushes with a pair of binoculars watching him sleep. You will find full declaration of my man love for the Welshman here

Assou-Ekotto is another left back who found an impressive level of consistency recognised with the clubs ‘Most Improved Player’ Award last season. We are now in the envious position where we have two very strong left backs available and competing for a starting berth

Dawson has re-claimed the ‘Awesome’ tag we knew the big dopey lad had in him. He seems to have shaken off his reliance on Ledley and is not only standing on his own two feet but is leading from the back in an impressive manner

It seems an age ago Azza blud was being touted with a move to Newcastle when we signed Bentley. He was like watching Walcott, capable of scintillating performances but spent too much ‘running very fast’. He now utilises his pace effectively and has added the ability to cut inside and play the early ball. The eyebrows remain but the headless chicken is long gone.

Thuddlestone has just earned a new contract and has impressed with a slot in the starting line up. The extra responsibility is evidence of good man-management and is now looking to add to his solitary England cap.

O’Hara is now looking like a fully fledged Premiership player. Much of this can be contributed to his loan to Pompey this year. This has seen him come into his own and he will hopefully provide much needed competition next year.

Defoe to me looks a much improved player from his initial stint. Rather then sulking when he got budged off the ball the influence of Sir Les is apparent. He looks stronger, fitter and more dogged. Granted he still can’t grasp the concept of offside but we can’t expect miracles.

We expect a lot from players at Spurs but we have been spoiled this season with the impressive form of the above players. All of them have at some point in their Tottenham career been written off as not being good enough. Tim Sherwood is sorting them out

What a hero…