The Extra Inch (Spurs Podcast) Howling
Sep 29, 2025
Nathan and Bardi dive into Spurs' recent struggles against Wolves, discussing crowd reactions and tactical adjustments. They analyze Spurs' lack of impactful substitutes and critique lineup choices that hampered attacking fluidity. The discussions include an unusual bid for the club from a tech-savvy entrepreneur, sparking debates on club ownership. Additionally, they touch on cup performance and squad depth, reflecting on past embarrassments while offering praise for standout players like Palinha and Brennan Johnson.
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Empty Stands Linked To Son's Departure
- Windy observed large empty sections at the stadium and linked it to Son's move reducing Korean travelling fans.
- He noted the club's Korean-centric matchday culture has visibly diminished post-Son.
Underlying Numbers Predicted The Slip
- Spurs' poor final-third output reflected deeper structural possession issues rather than one bad result.
- Underlying metrics showed low xG across recent matches, so regression to weaker results was likely.
Bergvail Miscast As Main Creator
- Lucas Bergvail is energetic and promising but currently miscast as the primary number 10.
- His frenetic style lacks the composure needed to be the team's creative hub right now.