Tag Archives: Premier League

Spurs Southampton Preview – can Tottenham halt Saint’s charge?

Pochettino at Southampton

 

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

Arsenal Spurs Preview – tactics, team and why this game may actually suit us

Arsenal Spurs Preview

 

I have to admit, I’m quite worried about this game. Normally I approach the North London derby with an unjustified sense of optimism but I think this match may have come a little bit too soon for the Pochettino revolution.

After an initial surge of positivity, the last few games have brought Spurs fans back down to earth as the usual problems resurface. When Tottenham were 1-0 down on Wednesday night against Forest, Twitter was filled with outrage and predictions that Pochettino wouldn’t last past Christmas. Knee-jerk reactions are par for the course on social media but it’s Continue reading

Spurs 0 West Brom 1 – a frustrating day as Tottenham go slow at the Lane

Pochettino vs West Brom

 

Sunday’s disappointing loss to West Brom left me with an overwhelming sense of deja-vu. Like so many times at home in recent years, against supposedly inferior opposition we struggled.

It’s become the blueprint for taking points at White Hart Lane. Sit back and defend, stay compact and play on the counter attack. I’ve seen it over and over again and it was frustrating enough the first time.

Pochettino was supposed to Continue reading

Spurs West Brom Preview – News, tactics and suggested team

Spurs West Brom

 

After a loss and two frustrating draws, Spurs will hope to get back to winning ways this Sunday, as West Bromwich Albion visit White Hart Lane.

It all started so well for Mauricio Pochettino with four consecutive wins. A drop off was inevitable as the new boss finds Continue reading