Category Archives: General Thoughts

Problems at Spurs but there’s a glimmer of hope

PochLooksWorried

 

Morale is pretty low at Spurs after a summer of optimism. Some might say nothing much changes.

I still think that Pochettino is the man for the job but I am starting to worry about the players. They have ability but the overall blend seems wrong, they don’t fit the manager’s preferred style and Continue reading

ByTheMin Spurs podcast #4 – Discussing Tottenham’s recent games vs Newcastle, City etc.

ByTheMin Spurs

 

I was a guest on the ByTheMin Spurs podcast again this week. We spoke about the last few games (Newcastle, Man City, Brighton), Lamela’s Rabona and Spurs’ current malaise, and previewed tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa.

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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

Premier League Stats – who’s performed well so far and who’s had the toughest schedule?

Premier League Stats

Disclaimer: stats can be misleading and context is important.

  • Which Premier League teams have started well and who looks like early relegation candidates?

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