Category Archives: General Thoughts

Another managerial casualty in the crazy world of the Premier League

Chris Hughton

 

This weeks sacking of Chris Hughton, brings the number of Premier League clubs who have changed manager this season to eight. That’s 40% of teams in the division.

The number of managerial departures is even higher, at nine, due to Fulham sacking Martin Jol, then bizarrely firing his replacement Rene Meulensteen after just 17 games in charge. With rumours of Tim Sherwood’s imminent  Continue reading

The Story of Spurs’ Season in 10 Graphs and Charts

A look at Spurs’ season in picture form.

Note: All statistics are for league games as of 04 April 2014.


1. Problems when facing the top teams:

Percentage of the 44 goals Spurs have conceded

Percentage of the 44 goals Spurs have conceded

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8 Talking Points From Spurs Southampton

Eriksen taking a corner vs Southampton

 

  • 1. Sigurdsson reminds everyone he’s still at Spurs

This season at Tottenham, there’s been something missing. In the summer, we put our faith in athleticism, at the expense of guile and creativity. Since we loaned out Holtby, Eriksen has been our sole creative force in midfield. The team has been lacking in ideas, falling back to basic tactics – endless crosses and long balls.

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