It's all good, I have a dry sense of humour and in truth as mentioned in the my post, kind of getting used to the yearly meltdowns so I am learning not to 'lose it' too much (only run around screaming and punching walls for a good hour or so now!). It does of course help that I support the biggest and bestest team in the world, we are just hiding our greatness as we are also modest and noble and do not want to make others feel jealous or inadequate. You're welcome
That is a good black box but you are right, not the one being referenced. I have posted a link (hopefully it works) to a guardian article that mentions it. I remember Paul Mitchell (now head of recruitment at Spurs) talking about it on a youtube tour when our staplewood training facility was new, so you could probably look for more info. on that on youtube.
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...eaping-rewards-philosophy-new-training-ground
Basically though, it is a room with limited access, but it seems to have digital records / clips, performance profiles of players (and managers for when we need a new one) from all around the world, I am guessing the data inputs are from our scouting teams, with our analysis team compiling that data. Its purpose being a central hub at the training facility where key people can review the options for replacement that would fit into the different positions (along with the strengths, weaknesses, etc.). So, if we lose someone, the people who need to be involved in the replacement can review the best options of who is out there who can replace them. Supposedly it provides video clips, I am sure it will have stats, etc. The 'black box' makes it sound mysterious, the name has stuck.
The idea and benefit is that supposedly we always have at least 3 replacements identified for anyone (player or staff), so that we can react to any crisis quickly without panicking and confident that we have the right person (and if we cannot get that person then there a suitable 2nd choice, 3rd choice, etc.). I am only going on what I have seen, heard, read over the years.
