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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.

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Man City 4 Spurs 1 – defensive wobbles and poor refereeing

Lloris saves Aguero penalty

 

6-0, 5-1 and now 4-1 against City. I suppose you could say Spurs are improving.

There was a strong sense of deja vu at the Etihad. Another game against a top class, fluid attacking side, another ragged defensive display from Tottenham. Another thrashing, another Continue reading

Spurs 1 Southampton 0 – Pochettino back on track

Eriksen Scores vs Southampton

 

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