There are moments in a footballer’s career that arrive not by design, but by circumstance. Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons are both sidelined through injury, with the latter out for the remainder of the year with an ACL problem, and Mathys Tel suddenly finds himself as one of Tottenham’s most important players. For a team … Read more
When a football club advertises for a performance psychologist midway through the season, it often attracts criticism and scepticism. Tottenham Hotspur did just that this week, with many quick to make jokes at their expense. However, while the move may appear desperate from the outside, it is not as unreasonable as it might seem. The … Read more
When Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi conducted his pre-match press conference on Friday and issued his challenge to the dressing room, one name stood out: Xavi Simons. “Xavi Simons is very young, but he is a leader with the ball because he has personality, has the right character to receive the ball when the … Read more
When Tottenham announced the signing of Xavi Simons last August, expectations were high and rightly so. The 22-year-old had scored ten goals and provided seven assists in the Bundesliga the previous season, finishing among the top 15 players for goals from open play and big chances created. Spurs swiftly moved ahead of Chelsea to complete … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League exit was a rare footballing paradox—a defeat greeted with a standing ovation at the final whistle. While the 7-5 aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid ended Tottenham’s European journey, the 3-2 second-leg victory provided something arguably more valuable for a side currently sitting 16th: a clear schedule. One of the biggest issues … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons has passed up the opportunity to take a mid-season holiday. According to talkSPORT, the Netherlands international decided to put in extra hours on the training ground ahead of this weekend’s crunch North London derby clash against Arsenal. The 22-year-old is gradually finding his feet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur played to a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt, failing to add three points to their tally in the Champions League. Tottenham did bounce back from two goals down to tie the game, but it was a missed opportunity for Thomas Frank’s men. There were positives and negatives in what was an enthralling encounter. Read … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur played out a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in North London, with Spurs needing a late goal from Joao Palhinha to walk away with a point. Spurs got a reality check at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, especially in the second half, where plenty of performances were below par. One name that cropped up … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Villarreal in North London yesterday, earning Spurs their first three points of the UEFA Champions League group phase. Tottenham were not at their best, but the Europa League champions still managed to find a way past the La Liga side while keeping a clean sheet. Spurs particularly … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank does not want another striker before the transfer deadline despite Dominic Solanke missing the 1-0 loss to Bournemouth this weekend. Spurs have had to rely on Richarlison in the opening games, with Solanke sidelined due to an ankle issue. Solanke came on as a substitute in the previous two Premier … Read more