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About Jon @ AnythingButPenalties

Spurs Blogger, supporter and member.

Spurs 1 Newcastle 2 – another step back

Spurs Newcastle Pochettino

 

One step forward, two steps back. The exhilarating 4-0 demolition of QPR, the humbling by Liverpool. The hard fought victory against Southampton, another debacle at Manchester City. Five goals in the Europa League, this frustrating loss at home to Newcastle.

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Some talking points from Spurs Asteras

Kane in goal

 

Spurs 5-1 win at home to Asteras was a vital three points from a very entertaining match that saw us revive our faltering European campaign. Here are some quick thoughts on the game:

  • Asteras really aren’t as good a team as their other results suggested. The Greeks topped the group before this game but were nothing like as dangerous as Besiktas had been last time out.

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Soldado, Adebayor or Kane – who should be Spurs’ first choice up front?

Spurs Strikers

 

At present, there aren’t many issues that divide Spurs fans as much as Pochettino’s choice of striker. A lack of goals, the hangover from last season’s problems and the angst over AVB and Sherwood have all contributed.

Soldado made his first Continue reading

Man City 4 Spurs 1 – defensive wobbles and poor refereeing

Lloris saves Aguero penalty

 

6-0, 5-1 and now 4-1 against City. I suppose you could say Spurs are improving.

There was a strong sense of deja vu at the Etihad. Another game against a top class, fluid attacking side, another ragged defensive display from Tottenham. Another thrashing, another Continue reading