The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show A sorely needed result at home vs Dortmund
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Jan 21, 2026 James Maw, a football writer for The Athletic, joins to dissect Spurs' much-needed Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund. They analyze the standout performances, particularly from Simons, Spence, and Solanke, and debate Kolo Muani's struggles and future prospects. The conversation touches on the impressive home form in Europe and the contrasting atmospheres of Bundesliga and Premier League fan support. Additionally, they delve into the implications of this win for Thomas Frank ahead of the challenging match against Burnley.
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Different Team In Europe
- Tottenham looked like a different, confident team against Dortmund compared with recent poor league form.
- The performance suggested the squad can still play on the front foot when set up right.
Use Three Center Backs To Free Full-Backs
- Play a system with three narrow defenders to free the full-backs to attack.
- Thomas Frank's lineup selection rewarded that approach against Dortmund.
All-Of-Them Reaction
- Danny joked his uninterested wife asked who played well and he replied "all of them."
- He then devised a four-player ranking exercise for the podcast.