And Alistairs reasoned and mature response is why I’ve stopped listening and watching other Spurs supporters group . It’s a bump in the road , a fender bender , not a head on fatality.
I understand where you are coming from, but a " bump in the road" implies that something is an anomaly. The way I see the team playing is that we are consistently and repeatedly open at the back and that is not an anomaly.
People never used to have these one week melt downs when I started supporting spurs in the 70’s. Now the over reaction to one result is incredible. It was a horrible performance, but it would be even worse if they didn’t learn from it. It doesn’t matter about ENIC or our 20 yr history of winning almost nothing, because none of it has anything to do with Ange. This is a new chapter that will take its own twists and turns - Ange will take responsibility for those, as fans we only have two options, support him through them or not. And if Jose and Conte showed us anything, it’s that the Ange’s of this world are few and far between and to not back and support him would be a crime !!!
100% we are going to lose like this from time to time with the style of play and the newer players (like Dragusin) get used to playing with the others. As long as we learn and progress from it.
Yeah the Tottenham fan base is so pathetic some times. Some fans were expecting a bottom half finish and then even some relegation, but now they’re complaining that we haven’t sown up the league title yet. It’s pathetic. Calling for the managers head with us in 5th, with a new, very different manager to the past 3 and then the loss of our all time greatest striker is utter insanity. Who would we bring in? How quick does he need to produce 100% win rate???????? Get a grip!
If you want to buy into all the Ange worship hype being pumped out by the media that is fine. But don’t criticise other people who know a thing or two about football and can see that Ange is a dreadful manager and is taking Spurs backwards. His style of play has been found out by other clubs (Fulham case in point) and is not going to get Spurs anywhere. Spurs are better off finding a new manager and moving on.
@@jeffrey6171 oh let me fall at your feet sir Jeffrey, the all knowing master of football. Give me a break ya sad sack. You have got to be kidding me if you expected spurs to be in a better position on the table at this point this year than they are. Kane gone, huge change of style, new manager, and massive need for a rebuild and restart. Ange may not be the greatest manager but your answer is sack him and move on? Hire who champ? Should we get conte back? What in your all knowingness should we do? You just want to continue the revolving door of managers and allow them all to have no time to achieve progress and then cry that there’s no progress? Is that your answer. Man supporters like you are the problem with the Tottenham fan base. Get behind the team and manager and show some, well “support” and at least acknowledge that we’re in a better position in both the table and style of play than anyone expected this season. The team is young and needs time to grown into the league and style and to find their consistency. At least give them a chance. 2/3rds of a season at the start of the rebuild is not a chance. Where did you honestly think spurs would be at this point of the season, at the start of the season?
For the very first time I have to disagree with you Alastair . Ange was out classed tactically and he didn’t respond tactically and the substitutes were way too late. The players carried out his instructions to the letter but tactically they were at a disadvantage. Many of the players under performed due the tactics but also were hiding refusing to get into 50 / 50 challenges. One or two took responsibility but the rest should hold their heads in shame.its not the defeat its the manner.
I think this game we saw why Dragusin hasnt started, he's not used to the offside trapping that requires only enough space between you and the attacker to cover if needed, but not enough to let them get clean away. Mickys speed and Cuti's reading have him covered, even Davies Porro and Royal have shown they get it while Dier was too lazy to do it. With time can see him really stepping up, his game against villa showed it, alot of great qualities regardless. Agree with lost players. A few bumping into each other, running into the same open spaces, madders might as well have been a cb with how far back he was dropping at times, no doubt to help relieve pressure but it also stole from the pressure we usually exert. What was really apparent as a long time Ange supporter is how much unforced unnecessary pressure the players put on themselves, same thing that loses them games and in contrast its also what makes them look resilient when they win. The ability to regain control of the game/momentum but this time they opted for high intensity attacking, gotta score next mentality which becomes easy to read when you know its coming. Beautiful when it works but Fulham was a great example of when it doesn't. The more refined Ange teams have an air of dominance and control to them which I don't expect from such a young team, yet, but am happy to see signs of it in other games like Villa. Anyone questioning Ange simply has to look at the reaction of every player when they do things right or wrong. They ALL at some point look to Ange like the dad they want to impress and like the great guy he is, he NEVER throws them under the bus instead encouraging them to throw away the mistakes and keep moving forward. Something the toxic vocal social media "fan's" will hopefully learn. If anything they inspired me as well as good journalism from the likes of yourself, to start writing some of my thoughts, hopefully to swing opinions another way. Its a haters job to hate, let them hate, we just go on doing the best we can, because that's our only job that matters. Despise the new players, manager, set piece coach etc. Its a rebuild season, anything lower than last year is a fail, so far this season is punching well above weight and with 10 games to go, anythings possible. Bring on the next challenge. COYS
Jesus christ, looking at the comments anyone would think they're Arsenal supporters how reactionary they are. Always good to be critical but 1 shit game is not the end of days, my god Edit: Thanks as always for a great video Ali!
I'm so sorry, Ali, I can't watch this now. I'm still traumatised and not ready. A bit surprising that I'm reacting this way when I've been a Spurs fan for more than 35 years. I'll watch it soon, i promise. 🤞
When I think of Spurs I think of the saying "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard" These kind of games is a perfect example. They don't look like they're trying. I'm not having this young vs old nonsense. They've always done this!
Spurs need a true number 6. Someone to control the game, similar to Rice and Rodri. Paulinha bossed our midfield on his own. Bissouma is showing why Conte didn't pick him. He's been poor more than good in his Spurs career.
It sniffed a bit of Arrogance by the Spurs Team, like we were going to rock up at Fulham and just walk away with the 3 points. We were cocky and complacent and we got exactly what we deserved.
Complacent is the word. Taking nothing away from Fulham who were very good on the counter. Muniz was superb. But had we been ruthless with some early shots and not complacent, it's a different game.
Did we watch the same game? I saw a Spurs team and manager who were facing the hard,inevitable truth that “Angeball”-what a stupid word for it- has been found out.
It was either a horrendous performance from us or exceptional one from Fulham. Maybe it was both. I was almost shocked how aggressively Fulham started the game but Fulham fan told me that’s how Silva sets the team up against strong oppositions. We could’ve scored 3 goals before the second half but honestly we didn’t deserve anything from the game. It happens.
First of all I always listen to your Tottenham insights and you’re a good football journalist but I think you give too much credence to the comments on social media. If you talk with 99% of people at the stadium no one is calling for Ange’s head, talk to people Monday morning in the workplace no one is calling for his head and so on. The trouble is and I think Stephen Fry said this reading some social media comments is like reading the writing on the walls of the toilets… pinch of salt Coys
Thank goodness for the voice of reason. These supporters that are so fickle at times. Our manager has never lied to us. He told us there will be bad days and this was one. Take nothing away from Fulham they were excellent but we facilitated that. To many players collectively poor all over the field. Our midfield was being run thru and none of them covered themselves in glory. They will know that and learn I’m sure. The same can be said of our front three all non existent. But there will be bad days on this journey we all knew that the progression has been great. I’ll take the bad rather than return to the to the negative football of the three seasons prior. I won’t give up on this manager I’m confident he will take us forward and eventually challenge on all fronts.
I say just back Ange in all aspect. Some Tottenham fans are so reactionary that sometimes it makes me feel sick and embarrassed to be a spurs fan. We all want a trophy but don't forget that we are in re-build phase. Give the manager and players time. If the supporters will not back the manager and squad then who will?
I do like big Ange but he has to have a plan B. Try different things during games as well like switching wingers for example. Let’s be honest we’ve not seen Ange ball since after 11 games of the season. I didn’t get exited after the Villa game as I thought we were slow and ponderous in that game tbh until we were 2-0 up. The result papered over the cracks. Hoping we hammer Luton as a backlash after this. Worried about the huge games we have coming up and yes we did miss VDV yesterday even though people say we didn’t. I think Ange is going to have more players leaving and players coming in cos this squad is not good enough for his style of play. I think 2 more windows if backed will be before we see this rebuild really taking effect
Good to hear some sensible perspective. Those first 10 games have an incorrect perspective of where we really are, Completely random, but did you see the Eric Dier interview last week where he said if all the managers he’s worked under, Ange is the one he’d most like to be like if he ever decided to manage ( despite him not picking him) Thought that was really interesting.
Identical game to Wolverhampton home and away, defending team sits in and plays around our press using the wings. This has happened time and time again with teams that deploy this strategy and nothing is being done to combat it. I think that says more about the manager than the players personally; the players have proven capable of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with some of our recent performances and indeed past ones. There's too much talent out there to be solely down to the players.
Ali on this int'l break, perhaps you can write an analysis of the soul of this club comparing the club when it won the 91 fa cup, white hart lane, n17, attitude of the fans, and the reputation of the club at that time, compared to today, in the new stadium, focus on property development in Tottenham, financial status of the club - including the elimination of senior discounts. That decision ironically preventing a lot of those fans that have supported through the 90s to today from being present to witness the club we have become
Tbh the performance warranted an even deeper sigh from you Alasdair!!! Couldn’t help but think of the well worn phrase which was also the title of a Ted Lasso episode - “It’s the hope that kills you”. Truly a bad day at the office - hopefully we’ll dust ourselves down and come out with a strong performance against Luton. Supporters need to show patience - in Ange we trust!
Personally, I think qualifying for the Champions League will just mask over the rebuild and will give fans and the club a delusion we are better than we actually are. I'll be happy for qualfying for the Europa League. Its a rebuild, lost Harry Kane (where most people predicted apocalyptic concenqeunces! The amount of nonsense I've seen spouted this season when we've had a poor result is ridiculous! Appreciate it was a frustrating result vs. Fulham. But perspective is needed, and a large number of our fans don't have that. Thanks for being the voice of reason Ali!
@richarddaygm I'm not being bamboozled by Ange talk. A lot of fans see Champions League as the golden ticket. For me, it's not the be-all and end all. It's a false mentality and creates this delusion amongst fans and the board . We've got more of a chance of winning the Europa League. I dont get where a lot of our fans get their delusion from, we've won 2 cups in 30 years, which isn't good enough, by the way. Yet as soon as we get a manager who wants to strip the club from top to bottom, and there's a bump in the, (be many more to come ) fans lose their minds and then its rinse and repeat. Let's not make the same mistakes!
Keeping it concise, I'm much more disappointed in these so called fans than the team. A bad day at the office, let's get behind our team for the rest of the season
As a new aussie spurs fan, Im staying away from all content this week except for you Ali. Theres soooo much knee jerk reactionary negativity in the fan base. Just need to back ange and his vision for the team. Its early days!
If you have players who are inconsistent, you get inconsistent results. You buy quality, you get consistency. Need a no.6, a striker, two wingers and cover at full back.
Great video, mate, as always. I honestly thought they were stopping friendlys coz of the nations league. Hate these friendlys just wish they get on with season without all these breaks
Honestly I don’t see the point in getting top 4 this season, we are not ready to challenge yet. I’d be happy if we finished 6 and try to win the Europa next season. WE NEED A TROPHY!
Awesome analysis as always Alasdair. Lot of A's there. Just an observation. How many of us fans thought we we're going to win at Fulham. How could we not. Beating Villa by such a margin was huge. I think thats what has caused this to hurt more than usual. There were individual errors and collective errors on saturday. We probably lost that match after the first wave of attacks. To watch the team run round like headless chickens, felt weird. My reasoning is this. The fans are more involved with the club than they have been in 4 years. We've definitely improved in every area since last season. The manager is working wonders with a club that was in freefall. As you said, people were exoecting us to be relegation material. We need to get a grip abd realise, as painful as a loss is, it's only 1 game. Its not the whole season. I'm confused why everyone is having a knee-jerk reaction to this. Lets see if it galvanises the squad or if it causes cracks. Personally I'd rather take a performance like that now, than in the last 7 games of the season. I think it'll work out in our favour.
The voice of reason as always…👍🏼. I can’t say I don’t feel disappointed as i really do…. Let’s hope he sorts them out for Luton!..🙏🏼🤦🏼♂️😄. I really am worried with our defending though, we really are awful and it doesn’t make sense as we have very good defensive players?..
Thank you, Dr. Gold! As you said, it took Arteta time. It took Klopp time. It took Poch time, when Spurs finished 5th his first season. Even though Ange doesn’t want to hear it, a top 5 finish this year could mean CL and accelerate his rebuild.
Top content, as usual - many thanks! Spot on with the analysis. Spurs fans got far too carried away earlier on in the season. We have to be realistic and accept that a top six finish season is still far better than anything we could have imagined back in July.
Thanks for giving such a balanced view of the game and Spurs in general. To read some other comments/listen to other podcasts you would think we were about to be relegated from League 2. Yes it was super disappointing but get a grip people (or start supporting a different team). COYS
I think one of the key differences between Ange's position and that of the fans is that he is keenly aware of and has considerable responsibility for the players' mental well-being, since that is essential to getting outstanding performances and results. That, in turn, governs what he can say in public (whereas we know all-too-well the sort of irresponsible rubbish so many fans come out with). A perfect example is the season LC won the EPL. They had an inspiring manager, a very good team that covered all the bases, and the entire media behind them willing the 'fairy tale' ending. Spurs had just as good a team, but were disconcerted, having become the media darlings under Poch, and we weren't able to match the intensity in key games, which increasingly impacted on our morale and hence on performances and results. Finishing 3rd earned the Spursey criticism. In contrast, we managed to channel the inspiration in our run to the CL final, but then Poch shattered it with his silly comments about leaving if we won (since he'd have achieved the goal he'd been set).
The fans calling for his head have to calm down. It takes time to build a team that performs consistently. If fans want to yo-yo between managers every 12 months, go support Watford or United. We have done that under levy, flip flopping between styles and ethos. It doesn't work as you never have a full squad that is aligned before the ethos and skill needs change.
U got it bang on re the discpline from midfield in particular...was horrific.. passing way off whats required...bad day at office...next 3 games huge...we move on...COYS
I think you nailed it Ali, over the complacency in the wake of the brilliant AV result. It's a problem that's besetting society in general - assuming that our civilization will just continue to develop, without all the cogs that make it all function consistently putting in a full performance.
Ange is the best manager we have had for years. Can you imagine the outcry if we had re-hired Potch and had a season like Chelsea’s? We can go for short term results but we need someone who is in for the long term and can stick around and change the culture root and branch
Just a classic example of a Spurs DNA that Ange is tasked with changing, it’s a tale as old of time that Spurs go and win a key game and then throw it away to a mid-low table team a week later/the next game. Players need to remember it’s a 38 game season, every point matters, and each game needs to be ours to control. Why we don’t have a higher intensity over the first 5-10 mins like we did at the start of the season is a shame, the high press just isn’t there at times. Forcing opposition mistakes high up the pitch, felt that was the midfields biggest downfall, as Son and Johnson were pressing hard but Deki and the midfield 3 just weren’t there to support enough.
I have to agree with you Ali ! I mean one bad awful result and the fans go into complete meltdown !and you start seeing Ange out. It’s always so extreme !!! It worries me that they won’t give him time which he needs
Pochettino’s first season we ended up 5th with 64 points. With the exception of the good years under Poch we will end up with more point this season than the last 5 or 6. If there is no change under Ange and we are not getting anywhere next year then go and complain. Keep switching managers and you end up like Man U.
Ange's in game management is a bit of a concern, He stands on the sidelines with his hands in his pockets for the majority of the game. The best managers are pro active and adjust tactics during the game if they see something clearly isnt working. We clearly need upgrades in many positions though, Especially in the number 6 role and more clinical strikers. If we decide to sign the likes of Werner on a permanent deal there is no way we are closing the gap on the current top 3.
When we were down to 9 men against Chelsea, we kept pushing with the suicidal high line and Ange was widely applauded for sticking to his guns. No one criticizes his lack of a plan B, as evident in all the games under him so far. We have arguably the deepest squad we've had in a long time, and the overall quality of the players are higher than those under Mourinho and Conte. Yet there is very little squad rotation. If VDV had remained fit, we probably won't see Dragusin playing for an even longer time. Now, it's not that I'm trying to criticize Ange alone on this. Even Conte is a quite stubborn in his ways and doesn't rotate/adjust his game plan as much too. Mourinho is possibly the most flexible among the three, but the squad at his disposal was also the worst. All I'm saying is that a large part of our fanbase seems so infatuated with Ange that they don't seem to want to be critical of anything he does.
It's the hope that kills, especially with Spurs. Nearly all the excellent work done at Villa thrown away. Really angry. Makes one doubt it being as good as it then seemed - perhaps it was more down to Villa being tired, and eyeing their next game against Ajax than Spurs being brilliant. The most interesting point you made imho is the one about this type of performance being characteristic of young teams being built (approx. 7:30 in ): a sort of immature complacency. I hope you are right and there is a big reaction against Luton, who are certainly no pushover.
Very balanced review Ali - appreciate the fact you didn't overreact 👏👏 Personally I would like to see more of Gio LoCelso in away games, he's secure on the ball and helps us gain control in the middle. I find our midfield can be a lil too direct at times which causes too many turnovers and we end up causing more problems for our defence.
I know the performance wasn’t great but when I look at the stats of the match it points heavily towards the fact that Fulham took their chances and Spurs simply didn’t.
This is the problem with analysing stats without watching the game. Regardless of Spurs not taking there chances we were second best all over the park and seeing as we’ve had more rest than most teams this season and Ange has had the time to implement his ideas in training sessions without games coming thick and fast you do have to wonder what’s being done on the training pitch! We still start games slow which dates back to Poch’s last season. Why we seem unable to break out of this is beyond me seeing as we have a revamped squad so it’s either the players mentality or the manager / coaching staff not drumming into them that the game is 90 minutes not 45.
Have to disagree I think our fan base is so over reactive it’s embarrassing ! Days like that will happen and it’s now about how they respond to it . Anyone saying Ange out give your head a wobble
Gallagher makes sense after watching that. Lack of dynamic energy in midfield and harassing of opposition. Fulham walked all over us in midfield and deserved the 3 points. No excuse for being a young team as Bissouma does not get a free pass and after a great display last week was at his worse here and he has no excuse. We cannot have players that blow hot and cold. Watching Sonny in tears of frustration and anger in his interview broke my heart. I did think Dragusin was OK given that he was being bombarded down our left side. Where was Udogie and the midfield ? If we do end up in Europe then maybe the Europa league will be a less challenging test but giving us more games and experience of europe before were ready for the big one
Good video Ali love listening to you. As a player point of view I say that friendly is a pain. My bro lives in Melbourne so least he will get to see them
Was it complacency? Was it that many were looking forward to their international call up? Ange needs to work on mentaility of the squad- I presume he and fellow coaches may have noticed the difference during the training? Subs should have come on at half time.
The players are good enough, they have shown that with various matches this season. The thing seems to be just around attitude more than anything. There are no easy games in the premier league, so being complacent and having an entitled attitude just wont cut it.
With hindsight fully locked on, I really should have expected something like this after last week. It's not a disaster, just a disappointment - thanks as always Al. PS Hugh Grant used to be a ground keeper for Fulham FC - he's very committed to their cause.
Thanks for another excellent vid Ali! Ignore the moaners asking for Ange's head. They are the miserable people who just thrive in chaos! They are def not true fans of football as we know it. It is entertainment as well as being the reason for existing for some. Keep it up mate. we love you.
Some are saying Coglu out..... some online saying he did nothing he just stood there..... However during Villa at 4..0.. He was motionless EXACTLY THE SAME. People seeing what they want to. Ali is right...this ain't smooth sailing... However what would help the mentality...is something from higher up...Some ambitious words from Levy...WE HAVE NEVER HEARD IT.....EVER
Yes. Ange was like a cardboard cutout. Nothing to the team about putting more effort in. Subs were quite late. We can't have the starters think all they have to do is turn up.
Thanks for the therapy, Ali. Couldn't bring myself to listen to any of the post game analysis until your video dropped. With the Villa game, I went to bed feeling very anxious and had a terrible dream that we lost. The scoreline was Villa 9, Spurs 8. A nightmare, really. So when I woke up the next morning to a fantastic win I was ecstatic. I went to sleep on Saturday night feeling quietly, confidently calm. No dreams, a good night's sleep, and then woke up to the result against Fulham. All I could think was I clearly should have been more worried to bring on a nightmare for a better result. 😂 Love from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 PS. We all have bad days. It was just a bad day.
But Ferguson was a master who knew precisely how to make effective decisions re:line up, formation and tactics-books Ange seems to have wasted no time ever reading. Fulham were good but that’s because they have worked out how
to stifle us and launch swift counter attacks, mvdv’s hamstrings won’t last much longer if he has to bail out the highly limited “tactic” (singular) of high press, high risk, the opposition will increasingly target him, just watch.
@Blackbird58 Absolute rubish!! Why is it rubbish because you're using hindsight. For all we know at this point in time Ange could exceed Furgasons achievements, unlikely yes but who knows. Furguson was at the point of being sacked three years into his time at united.
Good honest analysis, a very bad day I have 2 questions tho. 1 why does kulu continue to get 90mins no matter how he’s playin and in any position besides the left lol, even in CAM when lo celso is fit. 2 am I the only 1 questioning ange’s sub decisions at times ? I luv the man but he has the strongest available bench we can have and still makes changes quite late for me and often reactive instead of proactive
I think kulu holds the ball better than any other forward player. Son, Johnson, Werner, Richie can all run onto a ball, but holding it under pressure? Johnson probably better than the rest, but not got the strength of kulu and neither does gio who is just a weight or two stronger than Gil. Kulu isn't in the best form ATM, but...... I think we are seeing good players in a system but they don't quite have the right attributes to deliver all the time
@@robharwood-stamper9857 strength wise I guess I agree but he’s not our striker so I’m not really interested in his hold up play, I’d like to see him beat his full back on the outside instead of cutting inside every second, I’d like to see him swing a cross in like sarr did vs villa which he’s never goin to do playing on the right. Gio was playing very well when he stepped in for Maddison until he got injured so I think he deserved more than 4 mins in a game no1 was playin well and we needed a goal
@@nate_wil I'm not convinced...! He's not clicking and not performing - we're 28 games into the season and he's probably not performed since the first couple of games? He's been in the prem for years, is 27, should be able to dominate games... But also, he'll only have 2 years left in the summer - can't see us giving him another deal
Give him time, 6 good games in 2 seasons is just not good enough. He was a squad player at Brighton and that is what he should be at club like Tottenham Hotspur at best. He is not getting over malaria he did not have malaria people born in sub Saharan Africa carry the gene of malaria for life that is all needs to be dropped if not we will struggle to get top 5 if it is top 5 that get in CL can't be pick on his performances any more. @@nate_wil
Spot on Alasdair. Fulham are a very good side who have troubled teams higher than Spurs. As a neutral onlooker who loves Ange, it’s incredible how fickle some fans are. The true supporters know what the endgame will be.
Another great vid Alasdair. I always need your vids after a big defeat to calm my anger and it worked. Yes, losing 3-0 vs Fulham is a huge defeat, nobody can deny that. But indeed as you said let's look at the broader perspective. My huge disappointment comes from the fact I didn't expect that defeat and woeful performance at all. And yes it affects our mood cause I was planning to go out after the game but I didn't (I was far too angry and disappointed). Yeah it's crazy how a football club can affect our mood hey ?..... That's the consequence of being a bit too passionate I guess.
Thanks for your analysis of this bizarre match, Alasdair. I found the game confounding-they were there but not there! I couldn’t help wonder that something horrible had happened since it seemed like a collective slump. Hopefully, it’s a blip and they’ll bounce back. Thanks again!
Hey Alasdair love the video's thankyou love Postecoglou and love the fact he talks about winning the league and wining the champions league and that he dont care about 4th, just wants us to be good enough to take on the best. I want to talk about Bissouma I watched a few games in pre season and when i was talking to a Arsenal fan in the kitchen at work he was luaghing at me saying we going to get relegated without Harry and i was saying mate you have not seen this guy, he is unbelievable, I cant believe Conte has not been playing him He came out of the blocks absolutely flying and 0.25 of the season was sensational in that position, since the Chelsea game, he has been a bit pants, quite good tackling stats but certainly not somebody who Ange can confidentially build the team around. could you ask big Ange if he has asked Bissouma to be more reserved please or has he lost some confidence and does he agree we are missing the Bissouma from the first ten games?
Ali I really like the videos mate but you have made excuses for that shambolic performance ..within the 1st 5 mins of this video I heard "sold harry kane" and "transition squad "... there was no excuse for that ali they just bottled it plain and simple !
I agree Alasdair agree the the midfield was a shocker Fulham dominated broke us honestly forget the 3 chances I reckon they could have put us 3 down at b4 half time Ange won’t be happy we have a some massive games all in the row later on Hope that they learned that can’t tear a team apart and try and coast the next game
I've been concerned about Biss for a long time! He isn't a 6. Mentally switches off in games. Hasn't shown much since his first red card imo. We need a Paulinho.
Agreed he is not a true defensive midfielder and doesn’t seem to have the discipline to stay in the middle. However he can be effective playing in a more flexible central midfield role as he did at Brighton and supporters don’t seem to understand the difference. Going wide to cover gaps leaving the middle completely open is not the answer it’s talking to the other players including the two full backs to be more disciplined when the other two midfield players have gone forward. Paulinho is a good example or someone like Rodri at City. Most successful teams have such a player. It’s even more important when we play with such an attacking system.
Ali it was a bad day at the office there was know player that can cover themselves in glory .Hopefully it's a blip. The midfield was non excitence same with the forwards .We need to buy a quality striker in the Summer as well as couple more positions.. Hope the Hierachty give Ange the tools .We should be aiming high than 4th place for the future .Thanks Ali GOLD GOLD GOLD.
Thanks for the video Alasdair. Performances like that against Fulham makes one feel like supporting Luton, Burnley or Sheffield United where at least you do not have great expectations for the rest of the season built upon some great performances at the start of it. As Spurs fans we really should know better. It was hard to pick a Spurs man of the match though as you suggested, Vicario or Romero were the only possible choices. Having a captain and two vice captains did not seem to work in this game as no individual was able to pull the team together. It just looked like a load of people running around at random. Changes are needed for the next game so the players know that their place in the team is not a given if they do not put in the effort. I would start both Bentancur and Hojbjerg in the midfield. I would also start Richarlison at the front and move Sonny back outside him.
And Alistairs reasoned and mature response is why I’ve stopped listening and watching other Spurs supporters group . It’s a bump in the road , a fender bender , not a head on fatality.
I understand where you are coming from, but a " bump in the road" implies that something is an anomaly. The way I see the team playing is that we are consistently and repeatedly open at the back and that is not an anomaly.
Big same here, so many social media/creator fans just go over the top probably for clicks.
People never used to have these one week melt downs when I started supporting spurs in the 70’s. Now the over reaction to one result is incredible. It was a horrible performance, but it would be even worse if they didn’t learn from it. It doesn’t matter about ENIC or our 20 yr history of winning almost nothing, because none of it has anything to do with Ange. This is a new chapter that will take its own twists and turns - Ange will take responsibility for those, as fans we only have two options, support him through them or not. And if Jose and Conte showed us anything, it’s that the Ange’s of this world are few and far between and to not back and support him would be a crime !!!
100% we are going to lose like this from time to time with the style of play and the newer players (like Dragusin) get used to playing with the others. As long as we learn and progress from it.
@@LJMavin 100% right
Appreciate the words Ali. After a loss, this is the only channel I can listen to. Disappointment mixed with perspective. We move on, COYS
The fact Villa drew today is such a relief for us.
Yeah the Tottenham fan base is so pathetic some times. Some fans were expecting a bottom half finish and then even some relegation, but now they’re complaining that we haven’t sown up the league title yet. It’s pathetic. Calling for the managers head with us in 5th, with a new, very different manager to the past 3 and then the loss of our all time greatest striker is utter insanity. Who would we bring in? How quick does he need to produce 100% win rate????????
Get a grip!
Well said mate so fucking true these spurs supporters don't deserve Ange I hope to God liverpool make him an offer he cant refuse
If you want to buy into all the Ange worship hype being pumped out by the media that is fine. But don’t criticise other people who know a thing or two about football and can see that Ange is a dreadful manager and is taking Spurs backwards. His style of play has been found out by other clubs (Fulham case in point) and is not going to get Spurs anywhere. Spurs are better off finding a new manager and moving on.
@@jeffrey6171 oh let me fall at your
feet sir Jeffrey, the all knowing master of football.
Give me a break ya sad sack. You have got to be kidding me if you expected spurs to be in a better position on the table at this point this year than they are. Kane gone, huge change of style, new manager, and massive need for a rebuild and restart. Ange may not be the greatest manager but your answer is sack him and move on? Hire who champ? Should we get conte back? What in your all knowingness should we do? You just want to continue the revolving door of managers and allow them all to have no time to achieve progress and then cry that there’s no progress? Is that your answer. Man supporters like you are the problem with the Tottenham fan base.
Get behind the team and manager and show some, well “support” and at least acknowledge that we’re in a better position in both the table and style of play than anyone expected this season. The team is young and needs time to grown into the league and style and to find their consistency. At least give them a chance. 2/3rds of a season at the start of the rebuild is not a chance.
Where did you honestly think spurs would be at this point of the season, at the start of the season?
Happens every time before the international break. It’s like the players are afraid of getting injured.
The sigh is back
Conte ball flashbacks
I heard it before I clicked the video!
😂
For us all
Such a bad day at the office, hopefully that brings the team back to Earth and we return stronger.
Gotta feel for Radu ! He starts his first game when everyone else decides to not show up
Ange after a Spurs loss it is HIGHLY recommended to stay off Spurs twitter to avoid all the toxicity!
For the very first time I have to disagree with you Alastair . Ange was out classed tactically and he didn’t respond tactically and the substitutes were way too late.
The players carried out his instructions to the letter but tactically they were at a disadvantage.
Many of the players under performed due the tactics but also were hiding refusing to get into 50 / 50 challenges. One or two took responsibility but the rest should hold their heads in shame.its not the defeat its the manner.
The only man I want to hear from after such a game
You get young players, regardless of quality, and you get inconsistent form. It's a fact of life
I think this game we saw why Dragusin hasnt started, he's not used to the offside trapping that requires only enough space between you and the attacker to cover if needed, but not enough to let them get clean away. Mickys speed and Cuti's reading have him covered, even Davies Porro and Royal have shown they get it while Dier was too lazy to do it. With time can see him really stepping up, his game against villa showed it, alot of great qualities regardless.
Agree with lost players. A few bumping into each other, running into the same open spaces, madders might as well have been a cb with how far back he was dropping at times, no doubt to help relieve pressure but it also stole from the pressure we usually exert.
What was really apparent as a long time Ange supporter is how much unforced unnecessary pressure the players put on themselves, same thing that loses them games and in contrast its also what makes them look resilient when they win. The ability to regain control of the game/momentum but this time they opted for high intensity attacking, gotta score next mentality which becomes easy to read when you know its coming. Beautiful when it works but Fulham was a great example of when it doesn't. The more refined Ange teams have an air of dominance and control to them which I don't expect from such a young team, yet, but am happy to see signs of it in other games like Villa.
Anyone questioning Ange simply has to look at the reaction of every player when they do things right or wrong. They ALL at some point look to Ange like the dad they want to impress and like the great guy he is, he NEVER throws them under the bus instead encouraging them to throw away the mistakes and keep moving forward. Something the toxic vocal social media "fan's" will hopefully learn. If anything they inspired me as well as good journalism from the likes of yourself, to start writing some of my thoughts, hopefully to swing opinions another way. Its a haters job to hate, let them hate, we just go on doing the best we can, because that's our only job that matters.
Despise the new players, manager, set piece coach etc. Its a rebuild season, anything lower than last year is a fail, so far this season is punching well above weight and with 10 games to go, anythings possible. Bring on the next challenge. COYS
Jesus christ, looking at the comments anyone would think they're Arsenal supporters how reactionary they are. Always good to be critical but 1 shit game is not the end of days, my god
Edit: Thanks as always for a great video Ali!
Poch’s first season - Won 19; drawn 7; lost 12 for 64pts and 5th place.
I’ve a sneaky feeling Ange will better that.
I'm so sorry, Ali, I can't watch this now. I'm still traumatised and not ready. A bit surprising that I'm reacting this way when I've been a Spurs fan for more than 35 years. I'll watch it soon, i promise. 🤞
When I think of Spurs I think of the saying
"Hard work beats talent
when talent doesn't work
hard"
These kind of games is a perfect example. They don't look like they're trying. I'm not having this young vs old nonsense. They've always done this!
Spurs need a true number 6. Someone to control the game, similar to Rice and Rodri. Paulinha bossed our midfield on his own. Bissouma is showing why Conte didn't pick him. He's been poor more than good in his Spurs career.
It sniffed a bit of Arrogance by the Spurs Team, like we were going to rock up at Fulham and just walk away with the 3 points. We were cocky and complacent and we got exactly what we deserved.
Complacent is the word. Taking nothing away from Fulham who were very good on the counter. Muniz was superb. But had we been ruthless with some early shots and not complacent, it's a different game.
Did we watch the same game? I saw a Spurs team and manager who were facing the hard,inevitable truth that “Angeball”-what a stupid word for it- has been found out.
It was either a horrendous performance from us or exceptional one from Fulham. Maybe it was both. I was almost shocked how aggressively Fulham started the game but Fulham fan told me that’s how Silva sets the team up against strong oppositions. We could’ve scored 3 goals before the second half but honestly we didn’t deserve anything from the game. It happens.
First of all I always listen to your Tottenham insights and you’re a good football journalist but I think you give too much credence to the comments on social media. If you talk with 99% of people at the stadium no one is calling for Ange’s head, talk to people Monday morning in the workplace no one is calling for his head and so on. The trouble is and I think Stephen Fry said this reading some social media comments is like reading the writing on the walls of the toilets… pinch of salt Coys
Thank goodness for the voice of reason.
These supporters that are so fickle at times. Our manager has never lied to us. He told us there will be bad days and this was one.
Take nothing away from Fulham they were excellent but we facilitated that. To many players collectively poor all over the field.
Our midfield was being run thru and none of them covered themselves in glory. They will know that and learn I’m sure.
The same can be said of our front three all non existent. But there will be bad days on this journey we all knew that the progression has been great.
I’ll take the bad rather than return to the
to the negative football of the three seasons prior.
I won’t give up on this manager I’m confident he will take us forward and eventually challenge on all fronts.
I say just back Ange in all aspect. Some Tottenham fans are so reactionary that sometimes it makes me feel sick and embarrassed to be a spurs fan. We all want a trophy but don't forget that we are in re-build phase. Give the manager and players time. If the supporters will not back the manager and squad then who will?
couldn't agree with you more, just stick with it like Liverpool did with Klopp
I do like big Ange but he has to have a plan B. Try different things during games as well like switching wingers for example. Let’s be honest we’ve not seen Ange ball since after 11 games of the season. I didn’t get exited after the Villa game as I thought we were slow and ponderous in that game tbh until we were 2-0 up. The result papered over the cracks. Hoping we hammer Luton as a backlash after this. Worried about the huge games we have coming up and yes we did miss VDV yesterday even though people say we didn’t. I think Ange is going to have more players leaving and players coming in cos this squad is not good enough for his style of play. I think 2 more windows if backed will be before we see this rebuild really taking effect
Thanks for having such a balanced review of this game and the future ⚽️ COYS!
Fantastic and informative video Alasdair nearly didn't watch it cos of the poor performance but I knew you wouldn't let me down. COYS
Good to hear some sensible perspective. Those first 10 games have an incorrect perspective of where we really are,
Completely random, but did you see the Eric Dier interview last week where he said if all the managers he’s worked under, Ange is the one he’d most like to be like if he ever decided to manage ( despite him not picking him) Thought that was really interesting.
Identical game to Wolverhampton home and away, defending team sits in and plays around our press using the wings. This has happened time and time again with teams that deploy this strategy and nothing is being done to combat it. I think that says more about the manager than the players personally; the players have proven capable of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with some of our recent performances and indeed past ones. There's too much talent out there to be solely down to the players.
Ali on this int'l break, perhaps you can write an analysis of the soul of this club comparing the club when it won the 91 fa cup, white hart lane, n17, attitude of the fans, and the reputation of the club at that time, compared to today, in the new stadium, focus on property development in Tottenham, financial status of the club - including the elimination of senior discounts. That decision ironically preventing a lot of those fans that have supported through the 90s to today from being present to witness the club we have become
Tbh the performance warranted an even deeper sigh from you Alasdair!!! Couldn’t help but think of the well worn phrase which was also the title of a Ted Lasso episode - “It’s the hope that kills you”. Truly a bad day at the office - hopefully we’ll dust ourselves down and come out with a strong performance against Luton. Supporters need to show patience - in Ange we trust!
Personally, I think qualifying for the Champions League will just mask over the rebuild and will give fans and the club a delusion we are better than we actually are.
I'll be happy for qualfying for the Europa League. Its a rebuild, lost Harry Kane (where most people predicted apocalyptic concenqeunces!
The amount of nonsense I've seen spouted this season when we've had a poor result is ridiculous!
Appreciate it was a frustrating result vs. Fulham. But perspective is needed, and a large number of our fans don't have that. Thanks for being the voice of reason Ali!
Well said mate have faith in ange he will come up with the goods
if we finish 4th it is because we deserved to finish 4th, I dont understand why this is difficult to understand. Dont get bamboozled by ange speak.
@richarddaygm I'm not being bamboozled by Ange talk.
A lot of fans see Champions League as the golden ticket. For me, it's not the be-all and end all. It's a false mentality and creates this delusion amongst fans and the board .
We've got more of a chance of winning the Europa League. I dont get where a lot of our fans get their delusion from, we've won 2 cups in 30 years, which isn't good enough, by the way. Yet as soon as we get a manager who wants to strip the club from top to bottom, and there's a bump in the, (be many more to come ) fans lose their minds and then its rinse and repeat.
Let's not make the same mistakes!
Keeping it concise, I'm much more disappointed in these so called fans than the team. A bad day at the office, let's get behind our team for the rest of the season
Well said mate trust in Ange he will revolutionise Spurs
As a new aussie spurs fan, Im staying away from all content this week except for you Ali.
Theres soooo much knee jerk reactionary negativity in the fan base. Just need to back ange and his vision for the team. Its early days!
If you have players who are inconsistent, you get inconsistent results.
You buy quality, you get consistency.
Need a no.6, a striker, two wingers and cover at full back.
After Villa that result was always on the cards! Ange has to earn his corn now and turn it round!
Great video, mate, as always. I honestly thought they were stopping friendlys coz of the nations league. Hate these friendlys just wish they get on with season without all these breaks
As ever, Sir Ally, the voice of consideration, reason, and balance. Thank you.
I started watching the Spurs in 1956. We were poor until a few years later. Postecoglou is the best manager since Bill Nic
You lucky man. You watched like my father in law the greatest team in our history 👌
Thanks Ali, always appreciate these videos even more after games like that
Honestly I don’t see the point in getting top 4 this season, we are not ready to challenge yet. I’d be happy if we finished 6 and try to win the Europa next season. WE NEED A TROPHY!
Million miles away from trophies!!
The point of Champions League is *money* and the ability to attract better players.
Awesome analysis as always Alasdair. Lot of A's there.
Just an observation. How many of us fans thought we we're going to win at Fulham. How could we not. Beating Villa by such a margin was huge. I think thats what has caused this to hurt more than usual.
There were individual errors and collective errors on saturday. We probably lost that match after the first wave of attacks. To watch the team run round like headless chickens, felt weird.
My reasoning is this.
The fans are more involved with the club than they have been in 4 years. We've definitely improved in every area since last season. The manager is working wonders with a club that was in freefall. As you said, people were exoecting us to be relegation material.
We need to get a grip abd realise, as painful as a loss is, it's only 1 game. Its not the whole season. I'm confused why everyone is having a knee-jerk reaction to this. Lets see if it galvanises the squad or if it causes cracks. Personally I'd rather take a performance like that now, than in the last 7 games of the season. I think it'll work out in our favour.
The voice of reason as always…👍🏼.
I can’t say I don’t feel disappointed as i really do…. Let’s hope he sorts them out for Luton!..🙏🏼🤦🏼♂️😄.
I really am worried with our defending though, we really are awful and it doesn’t make sense as we have very good defensive players?..
Thank you, Dr. Gold! As you said, it took Arteta time. It took Klopp time. It took Poch time, when Spurs finished 5th his first season. Even though Ange doesn’t want to hear it, a top 5 finish this year could mean CL and accelerate his rebuild.
Top content, as usual - many thanks! Spot on with the analysis. Spurs fans got far too carried away earlier on in the season. We have to be realistic and accept that a top six finish season is still far better than anything we could have imagined back in July.
Thanks for giving such a balanced view of the game and Spurs in general. To read some other comments/listen to other podcasts you would think we were about to be relegated from League 2. Yes it was super disappointing but get a grip people (or start supporting a different team). COYS
I think one of the key differences between Ange's position and that of the fans is that he is keenly aware of and has considerable responsibility for the players' mental well-being, since that is essential to getting outstanding performances and results. That, in turn, governs what he can say in public (whereas we know all-too-well the sort of irresponsible rubbish so many fans come out with).
A perfect example is the season LC won the EPL. They had an inspiring manager, a very good team that covered all the bases, and the entire media behind them willing the 'fairy tale' ending. Spurs had just as good a team, but were disconcerted, having become the media darlings under Poch, and we weren't able to match the intensity in key games, which increasingly impacted on our morale and hence on performances and results. Finishing 3rd earned the Spursey criticism. In contrast, we managed to channel the inspiration in our run to the CL final, but then Poch shattered it with his silly comments about leaving if we won (since he'd have achieved the goal he'd been set).
Thank you for always being the voice for reason 👍
The fans calling for his head have to calm down. It takes time to build a team that performs consistently. If fans want to yo-yo between managers every 12 months, go support Watford or United. We have done that under levy, flip flopping between styles and ethos. It doesn't work as you never have a full squad that is aligned before the ethos and skill needs change.
U got it bang on re the discpline from midfield in particular...was horrific.. passing way off whats required...bad day at office...next 3 games huge...we move on...COYS
I think you nailed it Ali, over the complacency in the wake of the brilliant AV result. It's a problem that's besetting society in general - assuming that our civilization will just continue to develop, without all the cogs that make it all function consistently putting in a full performance.
Ange is the best manager we have had for years. Can you imagine the outcry if we had re-hired Potch and had a season like Chelsea’s? We can go for short term results but we need someone who is in for the long term and can stick around and change the culture root and branch
I agree, but if you look at Ange's career he hasn't actually stayed any where for the long term.
Just a classic example of a Spurs DNA that Ange is tasked with changing, it’s a tale as old of time that Spurs go and win a key game and then throw it away to a mid-low table team a week later/the next game. Players need to remember it’s a 38 game season, every point matters, and each game needs to be ours to control. Why we don’t have a higher intensity over the first 5-10 mins like we did at the start of the season is a shame, the high press just isn’t there at times. Forcing opposition mistakes high up the pitch, felt that was the midfields biggest downfall, as Son and Johnson were pressing hard but Deki and the midfield 3 just weren’t there to support enough.
I have to agree with you Ali ! I mean one bad awful result and the fans go into complete meltdown !and you start seeing Ange out. It’s always so extreme !!! It worries me that they won’t give him time which he needs
Needed this video after yesterday’s performance. Cheers Ali!
Pochettino’s first season we ended up 5th with 64 points. With the exception of the good years under Poch we will end up with more point this season than the last 5 or 6. If there is no change under Ange and we are not getting anywhere next year then go and complain. Keep switching managers and you end up like Man U.
Winning trophies? And in a semi final.. I’d take that over 4th or 5th
And don't forget pochatino had Kane imagine if he didn't like ange
Ange's in game management is a bit of a concern, He stands on the sidelines with his hands in his pockets for the majority of the game. The best managers are pro active and adjust tactics during the game if they see something clearly isnt working. We clearly need upgrades in many positions though, Especially in the number 6 role and more clinical strikers. If we decide to sign the likes of Werner on a permanent deal there is no way we are closing the gap on the current top 3.
When we were down to 9 men against Chelsea, we kept pushing with the suicidal high line and Ange was widely applauded for sticking to his guns. No one criticizes his lack of a plan B, as evident in all the games under him so far.
We have arguably the deepest squad we've had in a long time, and the overall quality of the players are higher than those under Mourinho and Conte. Yet there is very little squad rotation. If VDV had remained fit, we probably won't see Dragusin playing for an even longer time.
Now, it's not that I'm trying to criticize Ange alone on this. Even Conte is a quite stubborn in his ways and doesn't rotate/adjust his game plan as much too. Mourinho is possibly the most flexible among the three, but the squad at his disposal was also the worst. All I'm saying is that a large part of our fanbase seems so infatuated with Ange that they don't seem to want to be critical of anything he does.
All I would say is that these managers get paid millions. We type things on CZcams. Trust our staff mate, they know what they are doing.
It's the hope that kills, especially with Spurs. Nearly all the excellent work done at Villa thrown away. Really angry. Makes one doubt it being as good as it then seemed - perhaps it was more down to Villa being tired, and eyeing their next game against Ajax than Spurs being brilliant.
The most interesting point you made imho is the one about this type of performance being characteristic of young teams being built (approx. 7:30 in ): a sort of immature complacency. I hope you are right and there is a big reaction against Luton, who are certainly no pushover.
My worry is the league is all we are playing in no cup distractions ,players should be totally focused .
Very balanced review Ali - appreciate the fact you didn't overreact 👏👏
Personally I would like to see more of Gio LoCelso in away games, he's secure on the ball and helps us gain control in the middle. I find our midfield can be a lil too direct at times which causes too many turnovers and we end up causing more problems for our defence.
I know the performance wasn’t great but when I look at the stats of the match it points heavily towards the fact that Fulham took their chances and Spurs simply didn’t.
This is the problem with analysing stats without watching the game. Regardless of Spurs not taking there chances we were second best all over the park and seeing as we’ve had more rest than most teams this season and Ange has had the time to implement his ideas in training sessions without games coming thick and fast you do have to wonder what’s being done on the training pitch! We still start games slow which dates back to Poch’s last season. Why we seem unable to break out of this is beyond me seeing as we have a revamped squad so it’s either the players mentality or the manager / coaching staff not drumming into them that the game is 90 minutes not 45.
Have to disagree I think our fan base is so over reactive it’s embarrassing ! Days like that will happen and it’s now about how they respond to it . Anyone saying Ange out give your head a wobble
Ok we got beat but what gets me is they can't pass to someone in wearing the same football kit
Gallagher makes sense after watching that. Lack of dynamic energy in midfield and harassing of opposition. Fulham walked all over us in midfield and deserved the 3 points. No excuse for being a young team as Bissouma does not get a free pass and after a great display last week was at his worse here and he has no excuse. We cannot have players that blow hot and cold. Watching Sonny in tears of frustration and anger in his interview broke my heart. I did think Dragusin was OK given that he was being bombarded down our left side. Where was Udogie and the midfield ?
If we do end up in Europe then maybe the Europa league will be a less challenging test but giving us more games and experience of europe before were ready for the big one
i expect similar matches at west ham,chelsea,newcastle and liverpool.
Good video Ali love listening to you. As a player point of view I say that friendly is a pain. My bro lives in Melbourne so least he will get to see them
Was it complacency? Was it that many were looking forward to their international call up? Ange needs to work on mentaility of the squad- I presume he and fellow coaches may have noticed the difference during the training? Subs should have come on at half time.
how i saw it, too many with an eye on the internationals
The players are good enough, they have shown that with various matches this season. The thing seems to be just around attitude more than anything. There are no easy games in the premier league, so being complacent and having an entitled attitude just wont cut it.
We lack a ball winning midfielder a leader someone who will shout at others who are not doing their job
With hindsight fully locked on, I really should have expected something like this after last week.
It's not a disaster, just a disappointment - thanks as always Al.
PS Hugh Grant used to be a ground keeper for Fulham FC - he's very committed to their cause.
Thanks for another excellent vid Ali! Ignore the moaners asking for Ange's head. They are the miserable people who just thrive in chaos! They are def not true fans of football as we know it. It is entertainment as well as being the reason for existing for some. Keep it up mate. we love you.
Some are saying Coglu out..... some online saying he did nothing he just stood there.....
However during Villa at 4..0.. He was motionless EXACTLY THE SAME. People seeing what they want to. Ali is right...this ain't smooth sailing... However what would help the mentality...is something from higher up...Some ambitious words from Levy...WE HAVE NEVER HEARD IT.....EVER
Yes. Ange was like a cardboard cutout. Nothing to the team about putting more effort in. Subs were quite late. We can't have the starters think all they have to do is turn up.
Thanks for the video Ali. Haven’t missed the sigh to be fair.
Thanks for the therapy, Ali. Couldn't bring myself to listen to any of the post game analysis until your video dropped. With the Villa game, I went to bed feeling very anxious and had a terrible dream that we lost. The scoreline was Villa 9, Spurs 8. A nightmare, really. So when I woke up the next morning to a fantastic win I was ecstatic. I went to sleep on Saturday night feeling quietly, confidently calm. No dreams, a good night's sleep, and then woke up to the result against Fulham. All I could think was I clearly should have been more worried to bring on a nightmare for a better result. 😂 Love from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
PS. We all have bad days. It was just a bad day.
"It's the hope that kills me" So what's new, eh???
Fun fact, after 28 games in charge of Manchester United Sir Alex Fergusons record was 9 wins, 10 draws and lost 9. 37 points!
But Ferguson was a master who knew precisely how to make effective decisions re:line up, formation and tactics-books Ange seems to have wasted no time ever reading. Fulham were good but that’s because they have worked out how
to stifle us and launch swift counter attacks, mvdv’s hamstrings won’t last much longer if he has to bail out the highly limited “tactic” (singular) of high press, high risk, the opposition will increasingly target him, just watch.
@Blackbird58 Absolute rubish!! Why is it rubbish because you're using hindsight. For all we know at this point in time Ange could exceed Furgasons achievements, unlikely yes but who knows. Furguson was at the point of being sacked three years into his time at united.
You make no sense...@@ronshazbut2723
Good honest analysis, a very bad day I have 2 questions tho. 1 why does kulu continue to get 90mins no matter how he’s playin and in any position besides the left lol, even in CAM when lo celso is fit. 2 am I the only 1 questioning ange’s sub decisions at times ? I luv the man but he has the strongest available bench we can have and still makes changes quite late for me and often reactive instead of proactive
I think kulu holds the ball better than any other forward player. Son, Johnson, Werner, Richie can all run onto a ball, but holding it under pressure? Johnson probably better than the rest, but not got the strength of kulu and neither does gio who is just a weight or two stronger than Gil. Kulu isn't in the best form ATM, but...... I think we are seeing good players in a system but they don't quite have the right attributes to deliver all the time
@@robharwood-stamper9857 strength wise I guess I agree but he’s not our striker so I’m not really interested in his hold up play, I’d like to see him beat his full back on the outside instead of cutting inside every second, I’d like to see him swing a cross in like sarr did vs villa which he’s never goin to do playing on the right. Gio was playing very well when he stepped in for Maddison until he got injured so I think he deserved more than 4 mins in a game no1 was playin well and we needed a goal
Great video, as usual. True facts Great summary, keep it up 👍🏿
class as always!
I think we take an offer for Bissouma in the summer if we can get one...
Whaaat? No way!!! Give him time. He was a beast at the beginning. Getting used to the new midfield. Getting over malaria.
@@nate_wil I'm not convinced...! He's not clicking and not performing - we're 28 games into the season and he's probably not performed since the first couple of games? He's been in the prem for years, is 27, should be able to dominate games... But also, he'll only have 2 years left in the summer - can't see us giving him another deal
Give him time, 6 good games in 2 seasons is just not good enough. He was a squad player at Brighton and that is what he should be at club like Tottenham Hotspur at best. He is not getting over malaria he did not have malaria people born in sub Saharan Africa carry the gene of malaria for life that is all needs to be dropped if not we will struggle to get top 5 if it is top 5 that get in CL can't be pick on his performances any more. @@nate_wil
I started a Spurs fan group in Edmonton Canada and that was the first Prem game we have been able to meet up at a pub this season...........
So it's YOUR FAULT then, disband your Group NOW!😉😊😂😂
An Auspicious start!😉
@@ncoyne1😂😂😂
Whatever you do, do not visit the Edmonton in North London!!
#sithole 😂
We were really bad and haven’t been consistent since the beginning of the season. Fans are in their right to be disappointed.
Spot on Alasdair. Fulham are a very good side who have troubled teams higher than Spurs. As a neutral onlooker who loves Ange, it’s incredible how fickle some fans are. The true supporters know what the endgame will be.
Another great vid Alasdair. I always need your vids after a big defeat to calm my anger and it worked.
Yes, losing 3-0 vs Fulham is a huge defeat, nobody can deny that. But indeed as you said let's look at the broader perspective.
My huge disappointment comes from the fact I didn't expect that defeat and woeful performance at all. And yes it affects our mood cause I was planning to go out after the game but I didn't (I was far too angry and disappointed).
Yeah it's crazy how a football club can affect our mood hey ?.....
That's the consequence of being a bit too passionate I guess.
Maybe it would have been more appropriate to replay Conte's mic drop post match interview than hear what Poch had to say yesterday.
I loved every second of this Ali X147
Foarte FRUMOS explicat👍👏👏👏
After such a poor performance, I was looking forward to your breakdown of the match. Cheers Ali!
Thanks for your analysis of this bizarre match, Alasdair. I found the game confounding-they were there but not there! I couldn’t help wonder that something horrible had happened since it seemed like a collective slump. Hopefully, it’s a blip and they’ll bounce back. Thanks again!
Hi Ali, It feels like the last two games encapsulate life as a Spurs supporter!
Thank you and Head up!
Hey Alasdair
love the video's thankyou
love Postecoglou and love the fact he talks about winning the league and wining the champions league and that he dont care about 4th, just wants us to be good enough to take on the best.
I want to talk about Bissouma
I watched a few games in pre season and when i was talking to a Arsenal fan in the kitchen at work he was luaghing at me saying we going to get relegated without Harry and i was saying mate you have not seen this guy, he is unbelievable, I cant believe Conte has not been playing him
He came out of the blocks absolutely flying and 0.25 of the season was sensational in that position, since the Chelsea game, he has been a bit pants, quite good tackling stats but certainly not somebody who Ange can confidentially build the team around.
could you ask big Ange if he has asked Bissouma to be more reserved please or has he lost some confidence and does he agree we are missing the Bissouma from the first ten games?
Ali I really like the videos mate but you have made excuses for that shambolic performance ..within the 1st 5 mins of this video I heard "sold harry kane" and "transition squad "... there was no excuse for that ali they just bottled it plain and simple !
Pathetic beyond belief, that performance. Still, trust the process.
Thanks Alasdair... People wanting Ange to go are raving mad.. We screwed up, end of..
I agree Alasdair agree the the midfield was a shocker Fulham dominated broke us honestly forget the 3 chances I reckon they could have put us 3 down at b4 half time
Ange won’t be happy we have a some massive games all in the row later on
Hope that they learned that can’t tear a team apart and try and coast the next game
Thanks Alasdair
I've been concerned about Biss for a long time! He isn't a 6. Mentally switches off in games. Hasn't shown much since his first red card imo. We need a Paulinho.
Agreed he is not a true defensive midfielder and doesn’t seem to have the discipline to stay in the middle. However he can be effective playing in a more flexible central midfield role as he did at Brighton and supporters don’t seem to understand the difference. Going wide to cover gaps leaving the middle completely open is not the answer it’s talking to the other players including the two full backs to be more disciplined when the other two midfield players have gone forward. Paulinho is a good example or someone like Rodri at City. Most successful teams have such a player. It’s even more important when we play with such an attacking system.
Ali it was a bad day at the office there was know player that can cover themselves in glory .Hopefully it's a blip. The midfield was non excitence same with the forwards .We need to buy a quality striker in the Summer as well as couple more positions.. Hope the Hierachty give Ange the tools .We should be aiming high than 4th place for the future .Thanks Ali GOLD GOLD GOLD.
Thanks for the video Alasdair. Performances like that against Fulham makes one feel like supporting Luton, Burnley or Sheffield United where at least you do not have great expectations for the rest of the season built upon some great performances at the start of it. As Spurs fans we really should know better. It was hard to pick a Spurs man of the match though as you suggested, Vicario or Romero were the only possible choices. Having a captain and two vice captains did not seem to work in this game as no individual was able to pull the team together. It just looked like a load of people running around at random. Changes are needed for the next game so the players know that their place in the team is not a given if they do not put in the effort. I would start both Bentancur and Hojbjerg in the midfield. I would also start Richarlison at the front and move Sonny back outside him.