The Extra Inch (Spurs Podcast) Sideways And Backwards
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Jan 5, 2026 The hosts dissect Spurs' long-ball tactics and Pedro Porro's punts, highlighting stylistic contrasts with other leagues. They analyze the lackluster Brentford match and defend Richarlison's choice-making. The conversation shifts to pressing philosophy and defensive errors during the Sunderland game. A player profile reveals admiration for Kima/Chima Andrés' calm passing. Ultimately, they debate Thomas Frank's management style and the balance between ambitious football versus safe consolidation.
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Long Balls Became Primary Strategy
- Tottenham's primary strategy under Frank has become long punts to win second balls rather than controlled possession through midfield.
- Windy argues Pedro Porro's long deliveries and second-ball wins explain some effective attacks but expose an impoverished overall style.
Work The Ball Through The Middle
- Try to rebuild Tottenham's play by prioritizing passing through the middle and finding a number 10 to link attacks.
- Nathan says working on possession through the lines can be implemented within weeks by a possession-minded coach.
Attack Shape Drives Defensive Stability
- Nathan argues attacking and defending are linked and can't be fixed separately; poor attack shape creates defensive problems.
- He insists prioritizing only defence while ignoring attacking structure produces a fragile, disjointed team.