And Alistairs reasoned and mature response is why I’ve stopped listening and watching other Spurs supporters group . It’s a bump in the road , a fender bender , not a head on fatality.

People never used to have these one week melt downs when I started supporting spurs in the 70’s. Now the over reaction to one result is incredible. It was a horrible performance, but it would be even worse if they didn’t learn from it. It doesn’t matter about ENIC or our 20 yr history of winning almost nothing, because none of it has anything to do with Ange. This is a new chapter that will take its own twists and turns - Ange will take responsibility for those, as fans we only have two options, support him through them or not. And if Jose and Conte showed us anything, it’s that the Ange’s of this world are few and far between and to not back and support him would be a crime !!!

The fact Villa drew today is such a relief for us.

Appreciate the words Ali. After a loss, this is the only channel I can listen to. Disappointment mixed with perspective. We move on, COYS

Happens every time before the international break. It’s like the players are afraid of getting injured.

Yeah the Tottenham fan base is so pathetic some times. Some fans were expecting a bottom half finish and then even some relegation, but now they’re complaining that we haven’t sown up the league title yet. It’s pathetic. Calling for the managers head with us in 5th, with a new, very different manager to the past 3 and then the loss of our all time greatest striker is utter insanity. Who would we bring in? How quick does he need to produce 100% win rate???????? Get a grip!

Gotta feel for Radu ! He starts his first game when everyone else decides to not show up

The sigh is back

Such a bad day at the office, hopefully that brings the team back to Earth and we return stronger.

For the very first time I have to disagree with you Alastair . Ange was out classed tactically and he didn’t respond tactically and the substitutes were way too late. The players carried out his instructions to the letter but tactically they were at a disadvantage. Many of the players under performed due the tactics but also were hiding refusing to get into 50 / 50 challenges. One or two took responsibility but the rest should hold their heads in shame.its not the defeat its the manner.

You get young players, regardless of quality, and you get inconsistent form. It's a fact of life

Ange after a Spurs loss it is HIGHLY recommended to stay off Spurs twitter to avoid all the toxicity!

I think this game we saw why Dragusin hasnt started, he's not used to the offside trapping that requires only enough space between you and the attacker to cover if needed, but not enough to let them get clean away. Mickys speed and Cuti's reading have him covered, even Davies Porro and Royal have shown they get it while Dier was too lazy to do it. With time can see him really stepping up, his game against villa showed it, alot of great qualities regardless. Agree with lost players. A few bumping into each other, running into the same open spaces, madders might as well have been a cb with how far back he was dropping at times, no doubt to help relieve pressure but it also stole from the pressure we usually exert. What was really apparent as a long time Ange supporter is how much unforced unnecessary pressure the players put on themselves, same thing that loses them games and in contrast its also what makes them look resilient when they win. The ability to regain control of the game/momentum but this time they opted for high intensity attacking, gotta score next mentality which becomes easy to read when you know its coming. Beautiful when it works but Fulham was a great example of when it doesn't. The more refined Ange teams have an air of dominance and control to them which I don't expect from such a young team, yet, but am happy to see signs of it in other games like Villa. Anyone questioning Ange simply has to look at the reaction of every player when they do things right or wrong. They ALL at some point look to Ange like the dad they want to impress and like the great guy he is, he NEVER throws them under the bus instead encouraging them to throw away the mistakes and keep moving forward. Something the toxic vocal social media "fan's" will hopefully learn. If anything they inspired me as well as good journalism from the likes of yourself, to start writing some of my thoughts, hopefully to swing opinions another way. Its a haters job to hate, let them hate, we just go on doing the best we can, because that's our only job that matters. Despise the new players, manager, set piece coach etc. Its a rebuild season, anything lower than last year is a fail, so far this season is punching well above weight and with 10 games to go, anythings possible. Bring on the next challenge. COYS

The only man I want to hear from after such a game

Poch’s first season - Won 19; drawn 7; lost 12 for 64pts and 5th place. I’ve a sneaky feeling Ange will better that.

Spurs need a true number 6. Someone to control the game, similar to Rice and Rodri. Paulinha bossed our midfield on his own. Bissouma is showing why Conte didn't pick him. He's been poor more than good in his Spurs career.

It was either a horrendous performance from us or exceptional one from Fulham. Maybe it was both. I was almost shocked how aggressively Fulham started the game but Fulham fan told me that’s how Silva sets the team up against strong oppositions. We could’ve scored 3 goals before the second half but honestly we didn’t deserve anything from the game. It happens.

It sniffed a bit of Arrogance by the Spurs Team, like we were going to rock up at Fulham and just walk away with the 3 points. We were cocky and complacent and we got exactly what we deserved.

Jesus christ, looking at the comments anyone would think they're Arsenal supporters how reactionary they are. Always good to be critical but 1 shit game is not the end of days, my god Edit: Thanks as always for a great video Ali!

I do like big Ange but he has to have a plan B. Try different things during games as well like switching wingers for example. Let’s be honest we’ve not seen Ange ball since after 11 games of the season. I didn’t get exited after the Villa game as I thought we were slow and ponderous in that game tbh until we were 2-0 up. The result papered over the cracks. Hoping we hammer Luton as a backlash after this. Worried about the huge games we have coming up and yes we did miss VDV yesterday even though people say we didn’t. I think Ange is going to have more players leaving and players coming in cos this squad is not good enough for his style of play. I think 2 more windows if backed will be before we see this rebuild really taking effect

When I think of Spurs I think of the saying "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard" These kind of games is a perfect example. They don't look like they're trying. I'm not having this young vs old nonsense. They've always done this!

Thank goodness for the voice of reason. These supporters that are so fickle at times. Our manager has never lied to us. He told us there will be bad days and this was one. Take nothing away from Fulham they were excellent but we facilitated that. To many players collectively poor all over the field. Our midfield was being run thru and none of them covered themselves in glory. They will know that and learn I’m sure. The same can be said of our front three all non existent. But there will be bad days on this journey we all knew that the progression has been great. I’ll take the bad rather than return to the to the negative football of the three seasons prior. I won’t give up on this manager I’m confident he will take us forward and eventually challenge on all fronts.

Tbh the performance warranted an even deeper sigh from you Alasdair!!! Couldn’t help but think of the well worn phrase which was also the title of a Ted Lasso episode - “It’s the hope that kills you”. Truly a bad day at the office - hopefully we’ll dust ourselves down and come out with a strong performance against Luton. Supporters need to show patience - in Ange we trust!

Good to hear some sensible perspective. Those first 10 games have an incorrect perspective of where we really are, Completely random, but did you see the Eric Dier interview last week where he said if all the managers he’s worked under, Ange is the one he’d most like to be like if he ever decided to manage ( despite him not picking him) Thought that was really interesting.

Identical game to Wolverhampton home and away, defending team sits in and plays around our press using the wings. This has happened time and time again with teams that deploy this strategy and nothing is being done to combat it. I think that says more about the manager than the players personally; the players have proven capable of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with some of our recent performances and indeed past ones. There's too much talent out there to be solely down to the players.

I say just back Ange in all aspect. Some Tottenham fans are so reactionary that sometimes it makes me feel sick and embarrassed to be a spurs fan. We all want a trophy but don't forget that we are in re-build phase. Give the manager and players time. If the supporters will not back the manager and squad then who will?

I'm so sorry, Ali, I can't watch this now. I'm still traumatised and not ready. A bit surprising that I'm reacting this way when I've been a Spurs fan for more than 35 years. I'll watch it soon, i promise. 🤞

Personally, I think qualifying for the Champions League will just mask over the rebuild and will give fans and the club a delusion we are better than we actually are. I'll be happy for qualfying for the Europa League. Its a rebuild, lost Harry Kane (where most people predicted apocalyptic concenqeunces! The amount of nonsense I've seen spouted this season when we've had a poor result is ridiculous! Appreciate it was a frustrating result vs. Fulham. But perspective is needed, and a large number of our fans don't have that. Thanks for being the voice of reason Ali!

Thanks for having such a balanced review of this game and the future ⚽️ COYS!

I started watching the Spurs in 1956. We were poor until a few years later. Postecoglou is the best manager since Bill Nic

Ali on this int'l break, perhaps you can write an analysis of the soul of this club comparing the club when it won the 91 fa cup, white hart lane, n17, attitude of the fans, and the reputation of the club at that time, compared to today, in the new stadium, focus on property development in Tottenham, financial status of the club - including the elimination of senior discounts. That decision ironically preventing a lot of those fans that have supported through the 90s to today from being present to witness the club we have become

Fantastic and informative video Alasdair nearly didn't watch it cos of the poor performance but I knew you wouldn't let me down. COYS

Thank you, Dr. Gold! As you said, it took Arteta time. It took Klopp time. It took Poch time, when Spurs finished 5th his first season. Even though Ange doesn’t want to hear it, a top 5 finish this year could mean CL and accelerate his rebuild.

Honestly I don’t see the point in getting top 4 this season, we are not ready to challenge yet. I’d be happy if we finished 6 and try to win the Europa next season. WE NEED A TROPHY!

Keeping it concise, I'm much more disappointed in these so called fans than the team. A bad day at the office, let's get behind our team for the rest of the season

If you have players who are inconsistent, you get inconsistent results. You buy quality, you get consistency. Need a no.6, a striker, two wingers and cover at full back.

First of all I always listen to your Tottenham insights and you’re a good football journalist but I think you give too much credence to the comments on social media. If you talk with 99% of people at the stadium no one is calling for Ange’s head, talk to people Monday morning in the workplace no one is calling for his head and so on. The trouble is and I think Stephen Fry said this reading some social media comments is like reading the writing on the walls of the toilets… pinch of salt Coys

Thanks Ali, always appreciate these videos even more after games like that

Just a classic example of a Spurs DNA that Ange is tasked with changing, it’s a tale as old of time that Spurs go and win a key game and then throw it away to a mid-low table team a week later/the next game. Players need to remember it’s a 38 game season, every point matters, and each game needs to be ours to control. Why we don’t have a higher intensity over the first 5-10 mins like we did at the start of the season is a shame, the high press just isn’t there at times. Forcing opposition mistakes high up the pitch, felt that was the midfields biggest downfall, as Son and Johnson were pressing hard but Deki and the midfield 3 just weren’t there to support enough.

After Villa that result was always on the cards! Ange has to earn his corn now and turn it round!

Ange is the best manager we have had for years. Can you imagine the outcry if we had re-hired Potch and had a season like Chelsea’s? We can go for short term results but we need someone who is in for the long term and can stick around and change the culture root and branch

I have to agree with you Ali ! I mean one bad awful result and the fans go into complete meltdown !and you start seeing Ange out. It’s always so extreme !!! It worries me that they won’t give him time which he needs

The voice of reason as always…👍🏼. I can’t say I don’t feel disappointed as i really do…. Let’s hope he sorts them out for Luton!..🙏🏼🤦🏼‍♂️😄. I really am worried with our defending though, we really are awful and it doesn’t make sense as we have very good defensive players?..

Awesome analysis as always Alasdair. Lot of A's there. Just an observation. How many of us fans thought we we're going to win at Fulham. How could we not. Beating Villa by such a margin was huge. I think thats what has caused this to hurt more than usual. There were individual errors and collective errors on saturday. We probably lost that match after the first wave of attacks. To watch the team run round like headless chickens, felt weird. My reasoning is this. The fans are more involved with the club than they have been in 4 years. We've definitely improved in every area since last season. The manager is working wonders with a club that was in freefall. As you said, people were exoecting us to be relegation material. We need to get a grip abd realise, as painful as a loss is, it's only 1 game. Its not the whole season. I'm confused why everyone is having a knee-jerk reaction to this. Lets see if it galvanises the squad or if it causes cracks. Personally I'd rather take a performance like that now, than in the last 7 games of the season. I think it'll work out in our favour.

As ever, Sir Ally, the voice of consideration, reason, and balance. Thank you.

Top content, as usual - many thanks! Spot on with the analysis. Spurs fans got far too carried away earlier on in the season. We have to be realistic and accept that a top six finish season is still far better than anything we could have imagined back in July.

Ange's in game management is a bit of a concern, He stands on the sidelines with his hands in his pockets for the majority of the game. The best managers are pro active and adjust tactics during the game if they see something clearly isnt working. We clearly need upgrades in many positions though, Especially in the number 6 role and more clinical strikers. If we decide to sign the likes of Werner on a permanent deal there is no way we are closing the gap on the current top 3.

Great video, mate, as always. I honestly thought they were stopping friendlys coz of the nations league. Hate these friendlys just wish they get on with season without all these breaks

Needed this video after yesterday’s performance. Cheers Ali!

Thank you for always being the voice for reason 👍

Thanks for giving such a balanced view of the game and Spurs in general. To read some other comments/listen to other podcasts you would think we were about to be relegated from League 2. Yes it was super disappointing but get a grip people (or start supporting a different team). COYS

I think one of the key differences between Ange's position and that of the fans is that he is keenly aware of and has considerable responsibility for the players' mental well-being, since that is essential to getting outstanding performances and results. That, in turn, governs what he can say in public (whereas we know all-too-well the sort of irresponsible rubbish so many fans come out with). A perfect example is the season LC won the EPL. They had an inspiring manager, a very good team that covered all the bases, and the entire media behind them willing the 'fairy tale' ending. Spurs had just as good a team, but were disconcerted, having become the media darlings under Poch, and we weren't able to match the intensity in key games, which increasingly impacted on our morale and hence on performances and results. Finishing 3rd earned the Spursey criticism. In contrast, we managed to channel the inspiration in our run to the CL final, but then Poch shattered it with his silly comments about leaving if we won (since he'd have achieved the goal he'd been set).

U got it bang on re the discpline from midfield in particular...was horrific.. passing way off whats required...bad day at office...next 3 games huge...we move on...COYS

Spot on Alasdair. Fulham are a very good side who have troubled teams higher than Spurs. As a neutral onlooker who loves Ange, it’s incredible how fickle some fans are. The true supporters know what the endgame will be.

I think you nailed it Ali, over the complacency in the wake of the brilliant AV result. It's a problem that's besetting society in general - assuming that our civilization will just continue to develop, without all the cogs that make it all function consistently putting in a full performance.

With hindsight fully locked on, I really should have expected something like this after last week. It's not a disaster, just a disappointment - thanks as always Al. PS Hugh Grant used to be a ground keeper for Fulham FC - he's very committed to their cause.

Pochettino’s first season we ended up 5th with 64 points. With the exception of the good years under Poch we will end up with more point this season than the last 5 or 6. If there is no change under Ange and we are not getting anywhere next year then go and complain. Keep switching managers and you end up like Man U.

Very balanced review Ali - appreciate the fact you didn't overreact 👏👏 Personally I would like to see more of Gio LoCelso in away games, he's secure on the ball and helps us gain control in the middle. I find our midfield can be a lil too direct at times which causes too many turnovers and we end up causing more problems for our defence.

I know the performance wasn’t great but when I look at the stats of the match it points heavily towards the fact that Fulham took their chances and Spurs simply didn’t.

As a new aussie spurs fan, Im staying away from all content this week except for you Ali. Theres soooo much knee jerk reactionary negativity in the fan base. Just need to back ange and his vision for the team. Its early days!

My worry is the league is all we are playing in no cup distractions ,players should be totally focused .

Gallagher makes sense after watching that. Lack of dynamic energy in midfield and harassing of opposition. Fulham walked all over us in midfield and deserved the 3 points. No excuse for being a young team as Bissouma does not get a free pass and after a great display last week was at his worse here and he has no excuse. We cannot have players that blow hot and cold. Watching Sonny in tears of frustration and anger in his interview broke my heart. I did think Dragusin was OK given that he was being bombarded down our left side. Where was Udogie and the midfield ? If we do end up in Europe then maybe the Europa league will be a less challenging test but giving us more games and experience of europe before were ready for the big one

Good video Ali love listening to you. As a player point of view I say that friendly is a pain. My bro lives in Melbourne so least he will get to see them

The fans calling for his head have to calm down. It takes time to build a team that performs consistently. If fans want to yo-yo between managers every 12 months, go support Watford or United. We have done that under levy, flip flopping between styles and ethos. It doesn't work as you never have a full squad that is aligned before the ethos and skill needs change.

Thanks for the video Ali. Haven’t missed the sigh to be fair.

I started a Spurs fan group in Edmonton Canada and that was the first Prem game we have been able to meet up at a pub this season...........

Thanks for your analysis of this bizarre match, Alasdair. I found the game confounding-they were there but not there! I couldn’t help wonder that something horrible had happened since it seemed like a collective slump. Hopefully, it’s a blip and they’ll bounce back. Thanks again!

Great video, as usual. True facts Great summary, keep it up 👍🏿

We lack a ball winning midfielder a leader someone who will shout at others who are not doing their job

It's the hope that kills, especially with Spurs. Nearly all the excellent work done at Villa thrown away. Really angry. Makes one doubt it being as good as it then seemed - perhaps it was more down to Villa being tired, and eyeing their next game against Ajax than Spurs being brilliant. The most interesting point you made imho is the one about this type of performance being characteristic of young teams being built (approx. 7:30 in ): a sort of immature complacency. I hope you are right and there is a big reaction against Luton, who are certainly no pushover.

Was it complacency? Was it that many were looking forward to their international call up? Ange needs to work on mentaility of the squad- I presume he and fellow coaches may have noticed the difference during the training? Subs should have come on at half time.

Thanks for the therapy, Ali. Couldn't bring myself to listen to any of the post game analysis until your video dropped. With the Villa game, I went to bed feeling very anxious and had a terrible dream that we lost. The scoreline was Villa 9, Spurs 8. A nightmare, really. So when I woke up the next morning to a fantastic win I was ecstatic. I went to sleep on Saturday night feeling quietly, confidently calm. No dreams, a good night's sleep, and then woke up to the result against Fulham. All I could think was I clearly should have been more worried to bring on a nightmare for a better result. 😂 Love from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 PS. We all have bad days. It was just a bad day.

in a game where we were so bad its mad to think had we taken our chances we could of walked away with at least a point but damn the whole team were shocking

Ok we got beat but what gets me is they can't pass to someone in wearing the same football kit

We were really bad and haven’t been consistent since the beginning of the season. Fans are in their right to be disappointed.

class as always!

Good honest analysis, a very bad day I have 2 questions tho. 1 why does kulu continue to get 90mins no matter how he’s playin and in any position besides the left lol, even in CAM when lo celso is fit. 2 am I the only 1 questioning ange’s sub decisions at times ? I luv the man but he has the strongest available bench we can have and still makes changes quite late for me and often reactive instead of proactive

After such a poor performance, I was looking forward to your breakdown of the match. Cheers Ali!

The players are good enough, they have shown that with various matches this season. The thing seems to be just around attitude more than anything. There are no easy games in the premier league, so being complacent and having an entitled attitude just wont cut it.

I loved every second of this Ali X147

i expect similar matches at west ham,chelsea,newcastle and liverpool.

Some are saying Coglu out..... some online saying he did nothing he just stood there..... However during Villa at 4..0.. He was motionless EXACTLY THE SAME. People seeing what they want to. Ali is right...this ain't smooth sailing... However what would help the mentality...is something from higher up...Some ambitious words from Levy...WE HAVE NEVER HEARD IT.....EVER

Fun fact, after 28 games in charge of Manchester United Sir Alex Fergusons record was 9 wins, 10 draws and lost 9. 37 points!

Another great vid Alasdair. I always need your vids after a big defeat to calm my anger and it worked. Yes, losing 3-0 vs Fulham is a huge defeat, nobody can deny that. But indeed as you said let's look at the broader perspective. My huge disappointment comes from the fact I didn't expect that defeat and woeful performance at all. And yes it affects our mood cause I was planning to go out after the game but I didn't (I was far too angry and disappointed). Yeah it's crazy how a football club can affect our mood hey ?..... That's the consequence of being a bit too passionate I guess.

Pathetic beyond belief, that performance. Still, trust the process.

Hi Ali, It feels like the last two games encapsulate life as a Spurs supporter!

I think we take an offer for Bissouma in the summer if we can get one...

Ali it was a bad day at the office there was know player that can cover themselves in glory .Hopefully it's a blip. The midfield was non excitence same with the forwards .We need to buy a quality striker in the Summer as well as couple more positions.. Hope the Hierachty give Ange the tools .We should be aiming high than 4th place for the future .Thanks Ali GOLD GOLD GOLD.

Thanks Alasdair... People wanting Ange to go are raving mad.. We screwed up, end of..

Thank you and Head up!

Maybe it would have been more appropriate to replay Conte's mic drop post match interview than hear what Poch had to say yesterday.

Thanks for another excellent vid Ali! Ignore the moaners asking for Ange's head. They are the miserable people who just thrive in chaos! They are def not true fans of football as we know it. It is entertainment as well as being the reason for existing for some. Keep it up mate. we love you.

All that glitters is not gold. Those first 10 games have provided a false sense of the quality of our squad. There are at least 12-15 players, on loan and bench, that need to be replaced. It is a growing pains season that Ange will sort out who is and isn’t capable of consistency and high standards. One major issue I have seen that disappoints me is that the midfield and attack tend to fall away if we don’t score early when playing physical teams and get bullied on the ball and sloppy passing ensues.

"It's the hope that kills me" So what's new, eh???

Textbook Tottenham performance failing to take advantage (especially when the Villa result went our way). Terrible game.

I've been concerned about Biss for a long time! He isn't a 6. Mentally switches off in games. Hasn't shown much since his first red card imo. We need a Paulinho.

I thought we’d be lucky to be top 10 when Harry left . I think we’re still massively punching above our weight this season

Have to disagree I think our fan base is so over reactive it’s embarrassing ! Days like that will happen and it’s now about how they respond to it . Anyone saying Ange out give your head a wobble

It was an awful performance by most of our players and so disappointing after the Villa game. The majority of the players all underperformed at the same time.

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