The big talking point going into the new season was Spurs’ lack of signings. Strangely, in the short term this may work out for us. Continue reading
Spurs start to the season – no signings but the signs are positive
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World Cup Stats – Team Expected Goals
The World Cup group stages are over, and half the 32 teams are packing their bags and heading home. But who deserved to go, and who has a wistful tear in their eye for what might have been? Continue reading
Spurs Season Review – Creating Chances and Expected Assists
In a previous article I looked at the number of goals and expected goals Spurs players accrued last season. As you would expect, Harry Kane is easily the main goal threat. But which players create these chances? Continue reading
Spurs season review – Goalkeeping stats
Hugo Lloris has been a real asset to Tottenham over the last six seasons. He has consistently been one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League, both through the command of his box and his shot stopping ability.
But this year some doubts have crept in after some perceived mistakes. How do Lloris’ numbers look? Continue reading
Spurs season review – Goals and expected goals
Tottenham had another good season going forward, scoring a total of 74 goals – tied for third in the Premier League. However, this was down on 2016-2017 where we topped the league with 86. Continue reading
Spurs put Everton to the sword – talking points
Expected Goals view of the game over time. Spurs were well on top from the 20th minute.
- A game that looked a potential banana skin on paper – a Sam Allardyce team come to Wembley to defend – turned into one of Spurs best performances of the season. The biggest win against Everton since Bill Nicholson’s first game, a 10-4 victory back in 1958. The early goal certainly helped open the game up and Spurs dominated the scoring opportunities, 20 shots to 7 and 2.9 expected goals to 0.5.
