I’m back in commission. The last few fixtures and disappointing results have left me in a bit of a slump. More than a bit. I just can’t seam to deal with the Tottenham shenanigans gracefully. But in the end, I have myself to blame for that. Harry’s tactics (or lack thereof) and the squad’s bi-polar attitude is something I should have expected when it counted.
I won’t bother getting into what has happened over the past few weeks and the disappointments which have surfaced. All I know is that every team we played could have been beaten. They all looked to be on the back foot and somewhat frail. What do we do? Put on a bow tie, collar, cuffs and a suit, walk out and serve them a win.
The last few games left me wondering if Spurs really have the desire and drive to be a top 4 team. Confidence seems to drop in and say hello every once in a while. But the fact that we cannot muster it consistently is beginning to get old. How much more do the boys need to realize that they have the potential? Another 9-1 victory?
Don’t hold your breath fellas.
Fast forward to the Fulham match last night. What a performance! The boys from Craven Cottage are never easily brushed aside. But last night seemed to be, dare I say it, easy. We played with hunger. Viciousness. Urgency. That is when Tottenham are at their best. When they show a sense of urgency. The attack came in from the left. The middle. The right. Midfield. Defense. Everywhere!
Seeing Bentley on the pitch made my day for some reason. Lady luck paid him a visit, and he deserved it. The team deserved it. Seeing Bale flourish, push our offence forward every chance he had, almost gave me lock-jaw! He has been impressive in every outing he has had in place of BAE thus far. The boy is definitely morphing into something stellar. I don’t know what it is, but stick around folks, it will be worth the wait.
Tags: attack, David Bentley, Fulham, Gareth Bale, tactics, Tottenham Hotspur, Urgency
January 28, 2010 at 6:10 pm |
I’m beginning to get a bit worried about you el wehbi.
Do you have the stomach to be a Spurs supporter? If you’re getting down in our most successful season for years where will you be in a normal season of mid table mediocrity?
Or as they say is it ‘the hope that is killing you?’
January 28, 2010 at 8:27 pm |
Totally agree with the above comment.
Harry needs to sort the confidence issue weather its a player that has to leave the team, Making players believe in themselves, Getting new blood in the team regularly or the usual arm around the shoulder or even a finger up the …. I thought about it too much my head hurts.
Hope we keep winning so we can read this fine blog
January 29, 2010 at 6:45 am |
Happy with the points but far from a convincing display. We knew bale is good going forward but tons of wide open space in the back and his outlet passes from the back are nowhere near his offensive display, they’re either to the opposition or hoofs it like donkey Dawson
January 30, 2010 at 12:23 pm |
JimmyG2: The doctor has issued some strong medication to deal with these bizarre behavioral patterns of mine… I should be fine from hear on out. But I must say, your last line in your comment is a mighty fine one lol
Bash: Between you and I both complaining about depression and headaches, it is probably best to jump on the Barcelona bandwagon and not worry so much… NEVER!!! COYS!
SpursLA: I don’t worry so much about Bale defensively when he has the “brains of Ledley” supporting him… I would grow a little concerned when Bassong assumes that role though