Disclaimer: stats can be misleading and context is important.
Total shot ratio or TSR is a simple statistics that can show how a team is performing. Shots are necessarily far more common than goals, so over a small number of games they are less affected by luck. Of course, not every Continue reading
This week, I (Jon) was a guest on the ByTheMinSpurs Podcast.
We discussed some of the recent games including Sunday’s win at Southampton and the North London Derby, gave some love to Continue reading
It wasn’t a vintage performance, and Southampton should have equalised as time expired, but here was a first win in five league games from a much improved Tottenham side.
The high energy pressing from the QPR game was back, as was the quick one touch passing. It didn’t always come off and in the second half Continue reading
Sunday afternoon sees an emotional reunion for Spurs boss, Mauricio Pochettino, as his old side, Southampton, visit White Hart Lane.
The Argentine’s exit precipitated a summer of transfer turmoil at St. Mary’s, as five high profile players left the club. Many predicted Continue reading
I was at White Hart Lane for Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Besiktas. It was an enjoyable match to watch in a perverse way. Besiktas were well deserving of their point but the equaliser was still hard to take, having led for so long.
Here are some quick observations: Continue reading
All statistics are from the excellent WhoScored.com.
1. Spurs are putting a lot of pressure on their opponents.
Tottenham are 6th for tackles, 4th for interceptions and 4th for fouls committed in the Premier League this year.
Pochettino likes his teams to press energetically and stop the opponents from having time on the ball. Continue reading
Anything But Penalties 