The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show Home woes continue against Villa
Oct 20, 2025
Tom Williams, a French football expert and author, brings his insights on AS Monaco and their upcoming match against Spurs. He discusses Monaco's chaotic season under new manager Sébastien Pocognoli and highlights players like Ansu Fati as key threats. The hosts reflect on Spurs' disappointing home loss to Villa, critiquing tactical choices and the squad's depth issues. They also dive into nostalgic Football Manager chats and ponder over which Spurs players would triumph in a fight, making for a lively conversation!
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Home Form Is A Structural Problem
- Tottenham's home woes look like a continuation of prior structural problems, not solely Thomas Frank's fault.
- The team has become overly defensive at home, creating a mismatch with what fans expect and making home games harder to win.
Midfield Pairing Limits Creativity
- James Maw argues the Pelinia–Bentoncourt double pivot has stifled Spurs' creativity when both are selected.
- He says missing Romero's progressive passing exposed a reliance on that single distributor from the back.
Team Relies On Individual Moments
- Jack Pitt-Brooke highlights Spurs play well only when individual moments from players like Kudus create chances.
- He warns the current style depends heavily on individual brilliance rather than consistent collective creation.
