The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show How much more of this do we have to take? + (Happy New Year!)
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Jan 2, 2026 The hosts tackle the dreary nil-nil draw against Brentford, describing it as one of the worst matches of the year. They discuss Spurs' apparent lack of motivation and intensity. The debate highlights fan frustrations, including boos directed at Thomas Frank. There's chatter about the upcoming transfer window, focusing on Brennan Johnson's future. The conversation also touches on whether Frank's strategies can adapt to Spurs and the implications of potential managerial change as the New Year rolls in.
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A Match Of Mutual Nullification
- The Brentford game was an 'obscene anti-spectacle' of two teams cancelling each other out.
- Players looked comfortable drawing and lacked urgency to win.
Comfortable With Drawing
- Players gave the impression they were comfortable taking a draw rather than chasing a win.
- Lack of late-game intensity suggested limited motivation across the squad.
Time-Wasting Booking Became A Comic Moment
- Jack cherished Vicario getting booked for time-wasting as a comic highlight.
- He compared the booking's absurdity to handing out speeding tickets at the Indy 500.