I was at the game last night and I just could not believe what I was seeing (particularly in the first half). We made Southampton look like a prime Barcelona.
I’m no coach or tactician, but even I could see (and not just last night) that our midfield is woefully weak. Southampton were playing the ball around us as if we weren’t there. There were professional, fit, international footballers for Spurs who were running around trying to chase or put pressure on the ball but couldn’t get anywhere near the Southampton players.
The crosses from Ward-Prowse into the box should have definitely been dealt with better by our defenders, but why was no one busting a gut to stop the cross in the first place? Surely Ward-Prowse’s crossing ability would have been highlighted to the players beforehand?(note: I have not yet seen any TV footage/analysis, but watching the game live it just seemed like he had the freedom to pick out a cross).
Something has to change in the way we set up. We cannot rely on PEH and Winks alone in central midfield. Certainly Bentacur has to start from now on because I thought he looked a cut above the rest of them when he came on(not difficult I know), but even then; are two central midfielders enough? Shouldn’t we sacrifice one of the forward positions to gain more control of the game/ball?
I don’t think we can just rely on counter attacking football.
What’s the answer guys?
Our Midfield (or Lack Of)
posted on 10/2/22
Spurs should sign Broja.
posted on 10/2/22
Bentecur and Skipp need to be our 1st choice midfield from now on. Winks and Hojberg are both not good enough
posted on 10/2/22
comment by HB Fash (U21935)
posted 2 minutes ago
Spurs should sign Broja.
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Doubt Chelsea would sell to them. On current attacking form -his and theirs- you'd think they might want him back.
posted on 10/2/22
Trust Spurs to make life even worse.
posted on 10/2/22
Why is it evertime an opposition player has a half decent game against Spurs, our supporters want to sign him?
posted on 10/2/22
I can take the equaliser, but then to concede a replica goal two minutes later is ridiculous. spursy
posted on 10/2/22
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 36 minutes ago
I can take the equaliser, but then to concede a replica goal two minutes later is ridiculous. spursy
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It's annoying af, but it's actually not all that odd in football.
posted on 10/2/22
You’re spot on about JWP being allowed to put 2 crosses in from the same area leading to them scoring the goals.
He scored their goal at their place and every man and his dog know you need to cut off the supply from him.
Can’t say they weren’t the better side but we were 2-1 up and should have seen the game out.
posted on 10/2/22
comment by it'sonlyagame - Newcastle till I’m dismembered (U6426)
posted 24 minutes ago
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 36 minutes ago
I can take the equaliser, but then to concede a replica goal two minutes later is ridiculous. spursy
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It's annoying af, but it's actually not all that odd in football.
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when has that ever happened before? I cannot think of a single game where a team has scored two identical goals within 5 minutes.
posted on 10/2/22
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
when has that ever happened before? I cannot think of a single game where a team has scored two identical goals within 5 minutes.
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Only last night, Coutinho twice assisted Jacob Ramsey within the space of 5 minutes. Coutinho being given space on the half way line, slots a fairly simple ball past the back-tracking centre backs to Ramsey who's bursting through central midfield.
I don't need to tell you teams identify and set out to target specific positional weaknesses and tactical situations as part of their game plan. They don't just go out there and kick the ball about hoping something works. Once a weakness has been successfully exploited, it makes perfect sense to keep trying to expose it before your opponent makes the necessary adjustments. Sometimes it takes several attempts for it to work, sometimes teams score twice in quick succession.
There's really nothing odd about it at all.