that was one of the most shambolic defensive displays by a Tottenham team in the last five years. Your constant rotation has all but killed the defence. Even players like Toby and Verts look like pub playing defenders.
I said ages ago, a settled back four was essential, and what do we get two or three changes minimum every game. Total nonsense. That with the complete lack of effort from the rest of the side, Kane aside and Burnley putting it in, was only going to be one outcome. I have to say I am dreading the North London Derby next weekend if that defence is on show again, oh and I expect Chelsea to also beat Spurs, this could turn into one dreadful week for Poch.
Top Four is not even guaranteed, and with the fixtures coming up and then a near on three week gap, the pack will be right on Spurs by the end of March at this rate.
Poch you are getting away lightly, the team has not played well other than Borussia since the United game, yourself, as well as the team need to up the game.
Marks out of 10
Lloris 5
Aurier 2
Toby 2
Foyth 1
Verts 2
Rose 1
Winks 4
Sissoko 4
Eriksen 5
Son 5
Kane 7
Time to stop with the excuses Poch
posted on 23/2/19
Makes me wonder why you made us title favourites at the beginning of the season Sandy when you don't seem to rate our manager at all?
posted on 23/2/19
I found it strange that Poch would pick Foyth (who struggles physically at times) against the inevitable physical Burnley approach.
But our weaknesses at full back and central midfield were exposed today, we really do miss Dembele.
posted on 23/2/19
More down of lack of DMs. No Wanyama or Dembele to dominate opposition midfield
posted on 23/2/19
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 42 minutes ago
Burnley are in fact in significantly better form than boys arsenal and Chelsea. Also we cannot play much worse than that against them. What will be will be. CL qualification is massive and a well prepared preseason for next campaign is so so vital
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Burnley may be in better form, but both Arsenal and Chelsea are significantly better than Burnley. There is a reason Burnley are near the bottom, because they are not that good. Spurs gifted them the game today, with shocking defending. This could turn into an absolute nightmare week for Poch.
posted on 23/2/19
More down of lack of DMs. No Wanyama or Dembele to dominate opposition midfield
posted on 23/2/19
Beat Dortmund midweek 3-0 - "Players did really well"
Lose to Burnley 2-1 - "Poch has a lot to answer for"
posted on 23/2/19
We have lost far too many league games this season. What is that seven now already? That’s simply not good enough I don’t think.
posted on 23/2/19
comment by Tottenham Chronic (U3423)
posted 2 minutes ago
We have lost far too many league games this season. What is that seven now already? That’s simply not good enough I don’t think.
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Yeah but we haven't drawn any so it doesn't seem as bad as it normally should. Could still reach a title-winning points total, it's just the 2 above us may have really good seasons.
posted on 23/2/19
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 4 minutes ago
One thing I agree with sandy on is the defence shuffling. Leaving Sanchez out for tactically reasons??like wtf I'm not his biggest fan at the moment but foyth has played less football and less experience in the league.
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Sanchez is Spurs best central defender as it stands, and he should always be starting, and then one of the others to partner him. Why play three central defenders today, none of whom can clear a ball properly? Especially with their heads, all technically good, but sometimes you just need a bit of brute force and wallop the ball up field.
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No he is not
posted on 23/2/19
comment by Edbo (U17933)
posted 51 minutes ago
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 4 minutes ago
One thing I agree with sandy on is the defence shuffling. Leaving Sanchez out for tactically reasons??like wtf I'm not his biggest fan at the moment but foyth has played less football and less experience in the league.
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Sanchez is Spurs best central defender as it stands, and he should always be starting, and then one of the others to partner him. Why play three central defenders today, none of whom can clear a ball properly? Especially with their heads, all technically good, but sometimes you just need a bit of brute force and wallop the ball up field.
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No he is not
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Well he clearly is going on today`s display from Verts, Toby and Foyth, they were horrendous.