The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Tottenham show

Has Ange run out of road?

Feb 10, 2025

Jay Harris, Correspondent for The Athletic, shares his insights on Tottenham Hotspur's recent struggles following a frustrating FA Cup match against Aston Villa. He discusses the tactical missteps that have plagued the team, including critical errors leading to early goals. The challenges of injuries and a lack of clarity in strategies weigh heavily on fans and analysts alike. Harris highlights the importance of reassessing player recruitment while expressing a mix of hope and concern for the club's direction amid mounting frustrations.

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Quick takeaways

The team's recent performances have raised concerns over stagnation, particularly highlighted by disappointing losses and a lack of scoring opportunities.

Injury crises and management's strategic choices have left fans frustrated and questioning the club's direction amid dwindling hope for recovery.

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Performance Concerns Amidst Stagnation

The recent performances of the team have raised significant concerns, displaying a troubling stagnation from players and management alike. The analysis highlights the disappointment surrounding the dismal showing in matches, particularly noting the bleak 4-0 defeat against Liverpool. Despite being slightly improved in a subsequent loss to Aston Villa, the players still struggled to establish control or create meaningful scoring opportunities. This trend has led to dwindling hope among fans, as it appears that the club's aspirations for a successful season have been dashed, with limited paths for recovery moving forward.

Intro

3min

Struggles and Frustrations of Spurs

18min

Assessing the Team's Struggles and Future Implications

2min

Analyzing Tactical Missteps in Early Game Moments

2min

Tottenham's Trials and Tactical Dilemmas

13min

Analyzing Recent Performances and Upcoming Challenges

5min

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to dissect a frustrating end to a tough week for Ange Postecoglou and Spurs...they ask whether time is up for this 'project' and where we go from here.

We also hear from Jay Harris on his way back from Birmingham with his reflections on the game against Villa.

HOST: Danny Kelly

WITH: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris

PRODUCER: Tom Fuller

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