S16E13 - The Day Of Discontent

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🐓 After a summer featuring major arrivals such as Tonali, Fernandez, Marmoush and Savio, why has missing out on one final target caused such an angry reaction among Spurs supporters? The lads discuss the gamble on Mykhailo Mudryk, Tosin arriving as Kevin Danso departs, whether the online meltdown has gone too far, and how Tottenham’s disappointing opening results have changed the mood around what looked like an excellent window on paper.

Sick and tired of these so called fans whining and bitching after the transfer window we've had just because we missed out on ONE target that we wanted.

Let me remind yall: we wanted Fernandes, we got him. We wanted Van Hecke, we got him, wanted Savinho, got him, wanted Tonali, got him, wanted Marmoush, got him. Gakpo/Ndiaye is the only signing we wanted that we didnt get out of what, eight or nine through the door??? That kind of hit rate is unprecedented for us. No matter what way you look at it, this squad was an absolute shambles before this summer, with weak points all over the pitch. We've massively overhauled it, but these fans are so greedy they act like we've done nothing at all after over £300 million spent.

People seem to be forgetting the fact that this is a team that has already lost its first two games this season and has come off the back of nearly getting relegated twice in two years. This ego is not warranted. If anything, we should be grateful to have anyone coming through the door to at least offer us a different option in some problem positions for us. Is Mudryk who we all envisioned? Not at all. Has he got ability? Absolutely. Is he capable of being better than Tel in that position? Of course.

There's question marks there, but the manager who kept us up last year, and who all these new recruits chose us because of, wanted Mudryk in as his third choice. If he didnt want Mudryk, we wouldn't have taken him. So if we want to properly support this club and this manager now, we have to at least give his decisions a chance to bear fruit.

I for one hope he has all the dissenters eating their words come May. He's had a rough time of it and hopefully this move gives him a chance to get back to his best.

I mean if we get this level back from him... We gonna be ok.

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We are delighted to announce the signing of Ukraine international forward Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan.

Mykhailo said: "It's a great feeling. I can't wait to start training and playing for the Club, and I'm so excited to be reunited with Roberto De Zerbi.

"I'm a player who brings speed and creativity, and I want to help in both the offensive and defensive areas. I want to make the fans excited.

"I can see it's a strong squad here with good players, and I'm looking forward to sharing a pitch and special moments with them."

Sporting Director, Johan Lange said: "We are delighted to welcome Mykhailo to the Club.

"We believe he has the attributes to make a real contribution to our team and we are excited to see his development in our environment.

"Mykhailo's ambition and determination to take on this challenge has impressed me. He has a strong desire to succeed and improve, and that fits well with the culture we are building.

"We will fully support Mykhailo as he settles in, works with Roberto and our coaching staff and his new teammates, and we look forward to this next chapter of his career."

Head Coach, Roberto De Zerbi said: "Having worked with Misha earlier in his career, I know exactly what he can bring to our team.

"He has the quality to change a game with his speed and ability in one-vs-one situations, and is an exciting, attacking talent.

"I will demand a lot from Misha and it is our job to help him find the best version of himself. If we do that then he can become a very important player for us. I am very happy he chose to come here, and I cannot wait to work with him again."

A skilful and exciting forward, the 25-year-old joins us from Chelsea after previously working with Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi during his time at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Hailing from Krasnograd, Ukraine, Mykhailo spent his early career with Metalist Kharkiv before making the move to Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in 2014. Two years later, he joined Shakhtar Donetsk and worked his way up through the youth age groups to earn his senior debut at the age of 17 in a Ukrainian Cup match, a competition Shakhtar went onto win that season.

After two loan domestic spells between 2019 and 2021, Mykhailo returned to Shakhtar ahead of the following campaign and was met by Roberto De Zerbi after he joined as Head Coach in May, 2021. Featuring in all of the club’s UEFA Champions League fixtures that season, he became a key part of the team and was named Shakhtar Donetsk’s Player of the Year for 2021 - an award he claimed a second time the following year.

Named Ukraine’s Footballer of the Year for 2022, Mykhailo made 44 appearances for Shakhtar, registering 29 goal involvements. That year, he helped the team to the 2021/22 Ukrainian Super Cup title while he later played his part in the 2022/23 Ukrainian league title success.

With the ability to play on either wing, a move to the Premier League with Chelsea came in January, 2023. He made his debut shortly after against Liverpool at Anfield where his impressive pace caught the eye.

Scoring his first goal for the Blues later that year, he scooped the club’s Goal of the Month for October, 2023, award with a sensational strike against Arsenal. He appeared on 73 occasions for Chelsea, recording 21 goal involvements.

Representing Ukraine across a number of age groups, he made his senior debut in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup play-offs against Scotland in June, 2022, a fixture his country won 3-1. He has 28 caps and three goals to his name to date and scored the decisive goal to secure Ukraine’s qualification to Euro 2024.

Welcome, Mykhailo!

He's here, it's real

Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers (Championship): mason melia is on the bench. Kickoff at 7:45pm BST.

Bristol Rovers vs Colchester (League Two): reiss-alexander russell-denny is on the bench. Kickoff at 7:45pm BST.

Bromley vs Leyton Orient (League One): yusuf akhamrich starts. Kickoff at 7:45pm BST.

Just hoping to drum up a tiny bit of positivity after these last few days.

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We are delighted to announce the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo.

The 28-year-old centre-back joins us from Chelsea and brings with him a wealth of Premier League experience.

Tosin said: "I'm in an important part of my career and speaking to the Head Coach and knowing the type of football he wants to play, I think it's a very good fit. He wants the team to play with courage and that's something that I always look to do.

"I want to achieve the absolute best, to push this team and this club as much as possible to where we deserve to be.

"That's something that has to be done every single day, especially on the training pitch, and I will be bringing that mentality to the Club."

Sporting Director, Johan Lange, said: "Tosin is an excellent addition to our squad, bringing a wealth of experience, leadership and quality to our central defensive options.

"Throughout our conversations with Tosin, it was clear how motivated he is, and how he understands the standards and expectations here.

"We are delighted to have secured his signature and look forward to seeing him make a significant contribution both on and off the pitch."

Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi, said: "Tosin is a strong, athletic defender who plays with confidence and understands the demands of playing at the highest level.

"I've also been impressed with his mentality and desire to be part of what we are building. He knows the responsibility that comes with representing this Club.

"We’re very happy to have Tosin with us and I know our supporters will quickly see the qualities he can bring to the team."

London-born, Tosin began his early career with Manchester City, signing for the club at the age of five. Working his way up through the ranks, he captained the club’s Under-18s regularly at just 16-years-old and made his senior debut for City in February, 2016, in an FA Cup tie against Chelsea.

Becoming Manchester City's youngest-ever player to start a European game at 19 years of age, he made eight senior appearances for the Citizens.

A loan spell to West Bromwich Albion followed in 2018/19 and he enjoyed his period at the Hawthorns, making 36 appearances for the Baggies as they reached the Championship play-offs. He moved on loan again the next campaign, this time to Blackburn Rovers where he made a further 35 senior appearances, scoring three goals.

An imposing figure at the back, Tosin left Manchester City on a permanent basis in October, 2020, and headed to Fulham, making 33 Premier League appearances in his debut season at Craven Cottage.

A vital part of the team that secured promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt in 2021/22, he made a total of 132 appearances for Fulham, scoring five goals across a four-year spell.

In July, 2024, Tosin made the short trip across west London to join Chelsea. He scored his first goal for the Blues in a UEFA Conference League fixture in November, 2024 - a competition he went onto win at the end of that campaign while he was also named in the Team of the Tournament.

In his debut season at Stamford Bridge, he made 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and was part of the Blues' squad that won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, making four appearances across the tournament.

Captaining Chelsea for the first time in October, 2025, in a Carabao Cup fixture, he made a total of 70 appearances for the west London side, scoring on seven occasions.

On the international stage, Tosin has represented England across numerous age groups up to Under-19 level.  

Welcome, Tosin!

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