Postecoglou's angriest day, Antonin Kinsky, brilliant Bergvall, Muani and Lange's transfer work

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Just a quick correction to this. Looks like there's been a change to Europa League rules so Kinsky could play in the knockout stages for a club from another national association even if he's already played in the competition. Someone would have to be taken off Spurs' list of course first.

[@jake6379]

@@AlasdairGoldjournalist DJed Spence?

[@kinslor]

@@jake6379 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidrus100]

Forester can just be taken off. 3 players can be removed. So add Djed Spence and one other signing.

[@cuck2194]

has to be Forster and Werner our for Kinsky and Spence, surely?

[@bohdan2084]

Forster and Odobert should be dropped for Kinsky and Spence to come in.

[@Kierrr]

Can't get any positivity anywhere around Spurs at the minute...social media is a cesspit at the best of times but the last few weeks have been ridiculous. I'm so glad I can listen to this and get a balanced view of things.

[@robharwood-stamper9857]

Still in 3 cups for positivity and this injury hit list is fire for Ange to get some January squad boosting transfers.. we'll be fine #coys

[@sof5930]

What is there to be positive about? 10 losses halfway through the season. Former manager, Nuno, is 16 points clear of Ange. A semi against Liverpool who just battered us 6-3? Manager that is stubborn and doesn't want to adapt to the PL. Before you cry injuries. Most of the big wins this season were when Romero and VDV were missing. Half of the injuries are players that he wasn't giving mins to.

[@Cptchaos14]

The officiating was really poor. The players are clearly with Ange and I for one am praying Levy and Co give Ange the squad he deserves because he will win us trophies. The effort the players put in yesterday was epic

[@jaynepoland4615]

Hopefully there are a lot more fans like you around. Totally agree.

[@nigelcoyne-vt8oi]

I agree. Joelinton KNEW what he was doing. He moved his hand(ever so slightly..clever) and pushed it into the path of their player which gave the advantage. The law NEEDS changing. That David Ellery when in charge of laws changed approx 200! IF it ain't broke WHY try to fix it?

[@lukedennis3280]

The fight from the team was what we want and need to see. Short on players, disrupted build up and still giving one of the form teams in the comp a real test. Proud of the team and hopefully we see this same fight against Liverpool

[@fourtwo7612]

Been to a few games this season, and this was the best game I’ve seen. Felt quite sick when I saw how weak (on paper) the team was, but blown away by the stirring performance. Bergvall, Austin, Reggie and Gray were great, even Werner had a good game. And as a bonus, was sat a few rows in front of you Alasdair 😊

[@rickinrio]

Morning Ali. Thanks. The ref was being mugged off by Newcastle for the entire game. It was a disgraceful officiating performance. An attempt at a levy out chant was drowned out by the stadium, an attempt at a boo clapped down at halftime. There are a small number of instafans that turn up everywhere but the real world fans will agree with you 100%. This was the ‘in form’ team and our kids and third team. Brilliant performance overall. Things will turn soon… hopefully on Wednesday night COYS!

[@Add-don]

Love your measured and logical approach to assessing spurs Mr Gold. A blessing to this fan base

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Much appreciated. Thanks.

[@kf34049]

Ali - Ive been a TH fan for over 50 years - coached football at a high level and understand the very difficult balancing act of wanting to play a certain way and then getting in the players to do this - its does not happen overnight. I fully back Ange and expect to see a completely different outcome with a fully fit squad not to mention replacements that can also fill the void correctly! On another note the Press Conferences are getting so predictable and obvious - no wonder Ange looks so frustrated... the same questions week after week. As a former coach I would love to ask him how many players he feels he is away from his perfect squad to allow for playing his football and allowing for injuries etc - HE WILL KNOW THIS.... This would give us supporters some idea of their planning and timeline. When you play a certain way you know exactly what you want and how many new players you need to cover each area and every eventuality. Good video as always.

[@anthonygonzalez2187]

For me the players gave their all . They really played like a team . Spence was amazing. Is there anything he can't do . Rb lb and cb . He can play them all . The goal keeper did really good . We should use him till vic is back or if the new keeper is ready . We deserved something from the game and the ref was so so bad . That goal should not been aloud. Great video coys

[@kevindodson5585]

He has not lost the locker room; the players are still with him.

[@erikjohansson4887]

I was pleasantly surprised by Bergvalls performance yesterday. As a Swede who’ve been following allsvenskan I had my reservations about how well he would do in the premier league. I felt a lot of people hyped him up far too much. After that Galatasaray game I was convinced he still wasn’t ready for this level but since then he has seemingly improved. To start in the premier league as an 18 year old against good opposition and performing well makes me excited for the future!

[@telski33]

The harder it gets the more I’m all in, come on lads, the team, fans, manager, players, I’m thinking Al Pacino speech in “any given Sunday” COYS!!!

[@TooDarnSoulful]

pssst This aint the movies, this is the PREMIER League !

[@WayneJones-dk1ez]

With all thats happening at spurs right now has consolidated my desire for Ange to be a success, it really urks me when people call for the head of the manager without taking into account mitigating circumstances. This period of injuries and together with the virus is unprecedented. I do wonder though with the decision to bring in a keeper as the first new face when so many other areas perhaps should be priority, however hopefully he turns out to be a worldie, although my heart would have loved to see Brandon succeed. I'm sure at the moment we are carrying a curse at the club, maybe Glenn could help out with this lol.

[@philcornwell5104]

We are so lucky to have such a brave manager, can’t wait to see players return from injury/illness and suspension, we’ll fly up the table 👏

[@utieyinogedegbe147]

That's right

[@Casanovakingfrankenstein]

Sorry but we won’t .

[@FredericFreedom]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@neilstanley5120]

So lucky😂

[@AGRid07]

If only

[@weirdcritter]

After seeing the starting line up yesterday I feared for the worst but it was a really good performance from the team. Lots of positives. Bergvall, Spence, Grey and Austin all did well. And the introduction of Son, Maddison and Bisouma ensured dominance of the 2nd half.

[@rohank1982]

The performance was much better than expected. You picked out the players really stood up. The issue is bar Gray, Bergvall Spence and Austin weren’t trusted enough earlier in the season which is where all the injuries come from in defence. This point seems conveniently omitted when he talks about injuries and lack of rotation available. Happy to see what he can do the rest of the season but think he probably isn’t coach to bring success but hope I’m wrong. The performances in the Europa will show where we are as we should win that competition with this squad with the correct management of the squad across competitions

[@shipit9937]

Spot on - a point that these Ange sympathisers like Ali refuse to acknowledge let alone challenge Ange on...

[@matthewwilcox3961]

The more I watch Archie gray play - the more I want him to revert to no.6 as soon as our CB’s are fit. Looks much more solid and much more composed than any other options we have. Gray would be a rock at 6 allowing our players further up to play!

[@leecormack2413]

We can claim the game was rigged. But I'm taking away the fight for the badge attitude as a HUGE positive from Ange's management.

[@Movefromme]

An Ali gold upload!! What a start to the day!

[@orinorio1]

Watched the game and i was smiling all game. Pundits had Newcastle beating Spurs by a big score due to how Spurs are and with a new GK who has never played a PL game b4. Yet it was Spurs who could have won the match. Radu playing even though he was sick , Gray playing the full 90 whilst sick. Spence who was cast as an outcasts by the former manger stepping up. Playing as a CB yet Newcastle hardly threaten in the second half. Bragavel was outstanding. These player's keep playing , they keep thier hands up , thier own fans have bood them , other fans laughing at them and pundits slating the manger yet these player's keep thier heads up and keep playing. When Spurs get through this these players will have a much stronger mindset. Ange all through this has kept positive and thats why he is a winner. His whole philosophy is about being postive and staying positive. Its what life is about. Dont cry over spilt milk clean it up and keep moving. Never respected a manager as much as i do Ange and also the player's

[@dalebousfield6519]

Some positivity and perspective which is nice. The narrative around Spurs in the media and social media doesn't quite grasp where spurs are at. That said, we are in a difficult moment.

[@darrenfearon4288]

Sometimes I just wish some of our fans have common sense, You can see Bergvall is tiring and Dragusin looks under the weather but when you look at twitter some fans are saying Dragusin is the worst Spurs player ever, why are we losing games , sack Ange , get a manager that is doing well in the premier league in mid season or sack Ange anyway like they are expecting Ryan Mason to do any better .

[@MA89.]

💯

[@Samuelpeters15]

Archie Gray has been our second best player this season behind Kulu, brilliant signing, can’t wait to see his future at Spurs

[@sof5930]

He'll be back on the bench when VdV and Romero return.

[@Zany_Zim]

The media don't have any sympathy or excuses left for our injuries and problems. It's all being used up for Arsenal and their one injury.

[@lapprentice]

Man, they used the Rodri's excuse for pep's ManCiteh downfall. ONE injury undone entire Pep's season. Imagine that.

[@mikeed26]

The elbow on Burgvall. Was a clear yellow card

[@diggint9199]

The ball that hit the hand was a clear no goal! Free kick to spurs.

[@downandoutwithapencil8566]

The foundations are there, you can see it. This is nowhere near the bleak hopelessness that we got at the end of Mourinho’s and Conte’s reigns. Ange needs time to develop these young guys coming up that he has a vision for, there is something special there.

[@TomTom-o6u]

An improved team definitely, Bergvall, Gray n Austin were doing great stuff

[@james-83]

If Ange can hang in there and this group keep playing for him. At some point soon we will turn things around. It’s the hard times that will galvanise us.

[@danielradd111]

Sometimes you gotta go through the darkness to get to the light and i think the team will be better in the long run after all the setbacks

[@ChubbBates-mh5xp]

It’s 7.10 in the morning mate.I just want Levy to ignore the nay sayers and stick with Ange.I think if we were to let Ange go it would be a massive mistake.

[@TooDarnSoulful]

all about opinions, I totally disagree, Ange has never won at this level, or his back up team. This system will not cut it at this level, this is not the scottish or brisbane league. Quite why on what we have seen that half the fan base think Ange is the messiah is nothing but a manger CULT. So funny to watch, as soon as we start to flirt with the drop zone- levy will have to get real !

[@lushenmoodley3017]

Imagine trying to get your point across only to be sabotaged by poor spelling…😂🤣 Manger cult whaaaaaat?

[@Casanovakingfrankenstein]

@@TooDarnSoulfulwell said , the postecoglu worshipping has become cult like.

[@terrymeddings5563]

​@TooDarnSoulful could you be any more arrogant and ignorant. It can't work in the premier league what a laugh. Another couch coach who thinks he knows more than he actually does.

[@jaynepoland4615]

Thanks for Ali Gold. 😂 no dramatics. It’s why I subscribe to your channel. 👍 so proud of this team.

[@Aaronj24]

Proud of a team sitting in 12th , 1 point ahead of westham . 11 points off nots forest with our ex manager who wasn't good enough 😂😂😂

[@billparry7058]

I admit I thought we were going to get walloped but ended up deserving a point minimum. I know we lost but for me that was the most positive performance since Southampton away.

[@phil7638]

Bergvall Gray Austin superb ,the rest of the team excellent yesterday

[@Zany_Zim]

Imagine you've gone through everything Ange and the players have, and then going out and scoring like they did. Only for the Ref to gift the other team a goal minutes later. Officials are of such a low standard in this country

[@mariol8974]

the amount of ppl calling for ange out is baffling, yes he made mistakes, some questionable man managements in game here and there, but how about all the players already brought in for the system? we are half-way into the process and you want the club to hit reset button again? then what? find a new manager? then all the players that won't fit the new manager's system will just become deadwood that we wouldnt be able to offload again like the last previous seasons? lol i understand the disappointment, but i think the board should be more pre-cautionary rather than reactionary in the transfer market in backing ANY manager. fifteen years of supporting this club, i just want levy out of our club. Sacking the manager without a clear path moving forward would be a suicide.

[@stu3yboi]

Joelinton- 9 fouls, and took until well into the 2nd half to get booked Burn - 6 fouls, including a handball to stop a counter, 1 booking Horrendous refereeing yesterday

[@fizikz9647]

Yep 72nd minute he was booked. Should have been off ages before

[@MarkWinship]

Stop 😂😂😂

[@roblamb9330]

New GK's club interview is amazing. Great English and comes across very well. That said I still want Brandon to get his chance

[@mathewdixon4009]

I was at the game and thought we played well considering the challenges. It's amazing that our defence is full of inexperience yet coping well, but our forward line, which is still pretty strong, keeps falling short. Perhaps it's the miles on the clock but Ange made it pretty clear we didn't get all our targets in the summer, and suprise suprise it appears to be the ones that would cost the most (Neto, Eze, Gallagher?) that Levy couldn't get over the line Having a youth model is admirable but can't see Ange really being happy with just kids when the likelihood is he'll get his marching orders before any of them bare fruit. The club must learn and give our managers the tools to compete

[@qseven85]

so u think this windows signings were Levy signings mate ? as if the funds were clearly there why didn't ange get these targets before the kids ? as hes a win now manager it seems

[@mathewdixon4009]

@@qseven85 ask conte about club signings, it tells you all you need to know. We've reduced our wage bill by 15% since leaving the old stadium and kids are cheap

[@mathewdixon4009]

@@qseven85 ask Conte about club signings, tells you all you need to know. We've reduced our wage bill by 15% since leaving the old stadium and kids are cheap.

[@qseven85]

@@mathewdixon4009 haha fair point, just annoying that everyone has to go through the same cycle

[@nicholas_thompson]

Ali, I agree that there's a difference between an "excuse" for the poor results and a "reason" for them. Can't believe we have 11 players out right now, it's an absolute mess but I believe in the system! COYS thanks for the video as always

[@shaneharris1296]

I can't remember when we had a manager with this much character and bravery

[@shaneharris1296]

@user-ti3pv1du6k he's defending his players when previous managers have thrown them under the bus. I still see them fighting for him.

[@KuluWarrior]

So brave that he never ever rotated or trusted the other squad players?? Only playing them now because he has no choice, yet some of them are doing as good as or better than first team options , that he kept playing until they got injured!

[@mudsweatandtrails]

Not being able to speak your thoughts about the FA/officials means they can never be held to account for fear of retribution.

[@AlessandroTHFC]

I really wonder how much longer Ange can last, not even from pressure within the club or fan base. There is such a media bias against him which is then spilling over to fans opinions. I thought this was so poignant when during the game the commentator(think it was Peter drury) even took the piss and made some comment about his are you not entertained line when tottenham made a mistake coming out from the back. He went from being spoken about as this refreshing exciting manager to now seemingly being the most hated in the league and a further stick to beat the club with.

[@harveyfuqua6633]

Spurs are building something really exciting. Can't wait.

[@Nomad-wv4oe]

For the first time this season I saw fight , challenges, and mental strength! And that’s all from this young team

[@TheJohnnyh61]

Dorrington must be pissed off that he preferred Spence in the middle Johnson just doesn't appear to be able to run beyond anyone or back to help, he needs benching.

[@Dugiesrevenge]

This is the kind of performance that should demonstrate why we should stick with Ange to the non believers, it shows the players are definitely still with him and I hope now the fans keep with him too….

[@TooDarnSoulful]

When you call us the 'non-believers' it just CONFIRMS that this is now an Ange fan boy cult. Ange has not won at this level, not his system, not his staff this is not the Scottish/Japan/Brisbane league, as the results are telling us !

[@horatiohornblower5626]

Austin has more self confidence than Forester in handling high balls and when being jostled during corners and when using his feet and even when stopping shots. So let him compete with the other three. It is dangerous to over rate the new comer.

[@ElComanchero]

Thanks again, Alasdair! As a Nordic person, I encourage you to use your previous "Bergvall" pronunciation - it was spot on, even though it must be strange to you when so many in England seem to pronounce it the "English way" :) Keep up the good work!

[@mawheel]

Squad down to the bare bones, poor officiating, young players and sick players playing their hearts out and even so we deserved at least a point yesterday! The future looks bright with this manager and players as long as the club steps up to support them...

[@granty1954]

Match of the day was a joke. How great Newcastle were, how brilliant their midfield are.. They didn't even bother to look deeper into our goal... Barcodes love-in... Pathetic

[@the-icephoenix]

I see the manager, fans and yourself talking about the handball but no-one talks about the fact we were again playing around our own box while under pressure a poor pass to bergvill and possession lost on the edge of our box not for the first or last time. We won't improve in this aspect until the manager accepts that it's an issue and changes it up tacticly.

[@LeslieDiablerets]

Did it escape your notice that all our centre backs were not available once Radu had to be substituted at half time and that neither Spence and Gray are CBs?

[@the-icephoenix]

@LeslieDiablerets did it escape your notice that both qst choice cb's are out because ange rushed them back from injury? And Dorrington a center back was on the bench

[@stewarteldridge5498]

I agree we are in a difficult position but it doesnt have that end of an era players and coach given up just waiting for levy to pull the trigger feeling. Yes the broadcast media are trying to spin that narrative but that isnt how it looks or feels in the ground.

[@GogoVictoria]

58:13 - Deki is my pick for future captain. He's the guy you want on the pitch to get the other players to pick up their performances. I would love to see it next season. While I like Vic too, GK captains are less effective when they are so far from being able to speak to individual players in real time.

[@marktrower2267]

Once again another fantastic and informative video Alasdair.

[@Punslinger1005]

I was really proud of the lads. Incredible effort! I don’t understand the logic applied by the referees. If the goal wasn’t disallowed because it was unintentional (which I didn’t think applied to attacks leading to a goal - I’m probably wrong) then the Burn one must have been deemed intentional and should have been a second yellow. Not sure they can have it both ways.

[@karmic-fleas]

Gold delivering realistic and nuanced analysis once again.

[@TooDarnSoulful]

Ange delivering brilliant and nuanced coaching once again - Oh wait 😆🤣

[@8alexbell8]

Law 12: 2. If a Goal is Created After a Handball in the Build-Up: The goal is disallowed if a player gains possession or control of the ball after it touches their hand/arm (even if accidental) and this immediately creates a scoring opportunity or results in a goal.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Technically I think that applies to the player who scores.

[@brucescammells2817]

The key would appear to be, " in the build up" and "results in a goal" I'm assuming you've quoted the rule correctly. Best Cheers

[@8alexbell8]

@@brucescammells2817 I copied & pasted from ChatGPT (so perhaps not?) "Under the **Laws of the Game**, specifically **Law 12** (Fouls and Misconduct), the rules for handball are clear regarding goal-scoring situations: 1. **If the Ball Goes Directly into the Goal from a Handball:** A goal is disallowed if the ball directly touches the hand/arm of a player (even if accidental) and then goes into the goal. 2. **If a Goal is Created After a Handball in the Build-Up:** The goal is disallowed if a player gains possession or control of the ball after it touches their hand/arm (even if accidental) and this immediately creates a scoring opportunity or results in a goal. 3. **Deflections or Natural Positions:** If the ball accidentally touches a player's hand/arm in a way that is deemed not deliberate and their arm is in a natural position (e.g., close to their body or not making them unnaturally larger), and the handball does not directly lead to a goal, it is not considered an offense. ### Summary: A handball that contributes to a goal is only allowed if it is accidental, the arm position is deemed natural, and the player does not score or create an immediate scoring opportunity from the handball."

[@Sarcaman]

For me, its the same as if the ball hits the referee. Its no ones fault, but you shouldn't be able to benefit from it.

[@MarkHarries-vo7uo]

Good point re the gap between central and right side defenders causing problems. Why do you think Johnson doesn't seem to want to take on defenders and seems to always pass? Or am I imagining this?

[@projectwhi5per779]

Youre not imagining it. Hes very reluctant to take his man on. This i feel is a huge flaw in his game, but i still like him a lot. For some reason i feel at Forest, he took his man on more frequently

[@Splinter1952]

Good on you Ali, love your stance on backing Ange. I hope the "Naysayers" have MERLIN the Magician ready to replace Ange. With thier wish for another Manager merry go round. Just need to get through this little Meltdown. 🙏💪

[@davehamilton9724]

Bollocks😂

[@dannybones22]

I just don’t get these fans who want Ange out considering the injuries we have. I think he’s doing a grand job a few more signings in the summer. I think we’ll be there or thereabouts. Please Tottenham fans keep backing Ange

[@ssingh2985]

Many (including me)feel the injuries are caused by his training and tactics. If this goes on for the rest of the season, there can be no doubt he's at fault. Also his tactics are proving to be not sustainable over any length of period. Smaller teams just sit back and pick us off all the time. That's why !!!

[@dannybones22]

@@ssingh2985 that’s why he needs time to get the depth in the squad so when one player does get injured, there is another who can do the same job the age of our squad. These players are only gonna get better and with a few additions I think we’ll be fine.

[@orinorio1]

​@@ssingh2985 how come more player's arnt injured then ? VdV had hamstring issues before he came to the club so did Destiny. Maybe it's not the tactics or training but these player's not doing the right warm ups b4 a game.

[@mikeed26]

IMO this is the painful rebuild Poch was talking about and we still need to get rid of 2 players from that squad. He deserves time all things considered and to say he is tactically inept is ridiculous.

[@peterslupek6561]

Remember Lucas moura was fouled/shoved in the box and on his way down his arm brushed the ball. We scored a goal and it was disallowed... And also no penalty obviously

[@mattrichardson2451]

Yep it was just outside the box but that is why I was so pissed off yesterday. Not only did I feel Joelintons hand wasn't in a natural position really, it led to a goal. Lucas was fouled, the ball kicked against his arm from point blank and it fell to Kane who scored. Ruled out and wasn't even pulled back for the free kick. Outside of the Liverpool non goal last season, I swear there is a vendetta against us.

[@biruta01ful]

You are Gold Brother,,

[@martinjohn6688]

I dispair with some people who think that every player should just step in to whatever position is needed to be covered and play. It doesnt work like that and never will. These supporters appear to be a manager playing FIFA on their laptop. I am 100% behind Ange and will continue to be until he is allowed to pick from a fit squad. The player yesterday gave it their all and more. I am a season ticket holder and I was so so proud of my team yesterday. COYS

[@ambeatch]

27:35 “played like someone 10 years young than he is” little 8 year old running around on the pitch 😂 love you Ali I know what you where trying to say but my mental picture was great!

[@beaudacious_10]

Watch that first goal again - look at the pass Sarr misplaced - a simple short pass there was no reason to screw up - but look at the field that was going open up for Bergvall in front of him. That's the key to spurs play and how we create a lot of chances. It does rely on professional footballers being able to play 1 metre passes...

[@mikechase7448]

Thanks Ali. Great chat as usual. I am ALL FOR Ange .... if Levi, in his madness, tells Ange that his time has run it's length, I will be devastated. The media will get him sacked, I'm sure of it .... Levi needs to stay with Ange's philosophy and hang on to him.

[@andrewcook444]

Yep 100% Ange in his methods work when there’s lots of quality rotations

[@the-icephoenix]

Why? Based on what

[@blrbrazil1718]

I think DL is still committed to the project and backing Ange. He's used to years of toxic attacks and hopefully won't be swayed by them.

[@daddacooper1981]

No sigh Ali?? In all seriousness, we were so unlucky, the officials and VAR should be ashamed of themselves. Thank you as always Ali for your consistency and commitment, we are very lucky to have you as our journalist and fellow Spurs fan 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Just_an_Azn_guy]

We played well. Hopefully we can carry it to the next game.

[@Casanovakingfrankenstein]

Yeah and lose again!!

[@brunocasciato2125]

Well done. Spot on Analysis of Ange’s intelligent post match interview, reinforces the question of Authority and Integrity of the rules to the eyes and ears of all. Resetting the compass and practically improving how “They” go about their business is overdue.

[@mathewdixon4009]

Re the handball, Max Rushden made a good observation about the rule - it was bought in to stop attacking teams gaining an unfair advantage by getting penalties awarded when the ball hits a defenders arm in the box. So how is it they can still gain an advantage if they use their own arm to manipulate the ball in the buildup? Especially as it denied us a breakaway at that exact moment. It just feels wrong

[@oweincook1059]

Austin should have been number 2 for all this time and he's homegrown and club trained as well. Hopefully we don't have to see big Fraser back in goal for us again. He's a nice bloke but I'd prefer Austin

[@nickclift-t1n]

Nice one Ali! Feel better after this Newcastle defeat than the Wolves draw. Still so behind Ange, have been arguing with people who want him gone.. Really believe he’s the right man to take us forward. Good luck with the runs 👍

[@mandybell8399]

I wondered if you’d do a video after yesterday’s game…. Knew you wouldn’t be able to resist! Thank you Ally 😅

[@bazbarovic9201]

Because of having no fit CB, the back line ended up in the second half looking like a fantasy football back line I'd pick, because of all the FBs lol, and all credit to them! Also, after yesterday's I really believe that good things will happen for Spurs, just to stick it out, and this transfer window is crucial.

[@topgazza]

Accepting a slightly dubious defeat there are many positives. Bergvall, Gray are the future of Spurs and that future looks great. Add Spence, Sarr and some others and it’s very positive . We played some great stuff and pinned Newcastle back . Let’s get the players back and some additions and see where we are. For me I think we’ll be fine. Better than fine as I believe we are building something special

[@chrishalious8194]

Another informative upload you and one other in my KZbin feed the were others but they all went into the proverbial for the sake of my sanity

[@micheandmikey]

I've played for 42 years and ANY "incidental" hand ball that results in a turnover of play or even more, leads to a goal has ALWAYS been ruled to be a stopped ball at the least, drop ball for a restart. Simple! It isn't up for debate yet this whole VAR influence always seems to get it wrong. Considering how we're sitting with illness & injuries I felt like that team actually played to their potential......minus Timo Werner. As for Austin...he to me was more of a goal keeper for set pieces than anyone we've had between the posts since early Lloris. Give that guy more chances I say!

[@robharwood-stamper9857]

Yep. Agree entirely, ball to hand changing the direction or movement of the ball... Drop ball/indirect free kick etc... how joelintons was not handball, but later on burns was a handball, that he dodged a second yellow for? The inconsistency in subjective decisions is so bad... We have to give more powers back to the referees and var is taking so long, perhaps we just have refs ask to have replays on the stadium screens for any contentious decisions.

[@nicolaford7510]

Kulu needs a rest, sadly

[@dbash2004]

4 years with no football! Is this normal for third choice keepers? I can't see the upside unless he pushes on after this promising start. Surely they should play one keeper in each cups at least in the games against lower league opponents just to give them game time for situations like this

[@MrPOZNEG]

Big Ange In its a project that we have all seen the progress and progress regardless of results shows success will come if we stay strong and support big Ange forget about the Monday banter and get behind the team

[@paulrussell7790]

Another great vlog Alasdair , thanks. Gray has been great, though he has played every game for the last 2.5 months. Just hope he remains fit , especially if he is ill also. Hoping by the beginning of February, with returning players and hopefully new players we will improve immensely? Just a little concerned with all the negativity towards the manager , team from so called supporters, other social media outputs, talksport etc. I think every other team without 4 centre halves, goalkeeper, plus forwards that could give others a rest would struggle. Look at Woolwich without Rice and Odogard, City without Dias and Rodri. Both struggled, so let’s back the team🤷‍♂️.

[@hemmefatale1]

Hope we can hold our nerve the next few weeks and Ange too who is losing his composure a bit. A couple of astute signings and players back we'll be okay

[@SwedishSpike-wm7wh]

You are right about context and Ange is right about narrative. As I am sure you appreciate journalists want stories and angles. The 'Spursy' tag is the most obvious one our critics want to keep alive. Once there is blood in the water pens get sharpened in anticipation of a feast of words and column inches swell nicely. Add in the bias of a certain South London club's devoted media fans (who would delight in us ditching another manager and being forced to start from square one again) and it's a perfect narrative storm. The disastrous nature of our current reality doesn't help either!

[@Munirs1998]

great comment.

[@LeeMcL2105]

The problem is not yesterday. It was the awful ( and full strength ) defeats against Palace and Ipswich. And the poxy draw @ Leicester too. As three examples. The rot started in these inept performances. Now it’s injuries and it is excuses on top of excuses. Sleep walking to becoming the next Everton. And too many people are not willing to recognise it’s an ownership model that fails season on season.

[@nosher_4114]

And don’t forget we were less than a few minutes away from getting beat by Coventry, having previously managed just one shot in the whole game. Bluffercoglu would’ve had a job to talk his way out of that one.

[@alanmccartney3922]

Totally agree, I just hope there are three worse teams in the premiership than us. We may need them come May.

[@colconn57]

Solanke kicked a ball into his hand and the goal was disallowed, did he deliberately handle the ball? Don't think so.

[@Klinsmann1985]

The rules are zero tolerance for the person that scores the goal so it's a bit different. I still think yesterday was handball though, shouldn't have been given a goal

[@stpd1957]

Great post Alasdair.

[@stewarteldridge5498]

Honestly what even is a handball these days. In real time we saw the arm moved to deflect the ball in real time right in front of us, not given. We see the dan burn handball in front of us when on a yellow not given. The potential penalty one i didnt see in the ground and not watched match back so that one might have been more accidental but it really seems like it is only handball when it is one of our players arms it hits. Also astonished joelinton got away with so many deliberate fouls to break up our attacks in the first half. Was a really bizarre refereeing performance BUT fair play to our team given the situation they were in with injuries and illness they put in a shift and deserved something from the game

[@eriklakeland3857]

Shocking to not include Reguilón and Spence more. Capable players that could’ve protected first team players. Diabolical squad management

[@fwof3347]

Postecoglou is out of his depth.

[@fizikz9647]

Not really regulion is leaving and wants to go. Couldn't get a buyer. Why would ange give a player who didn't want to be here minutes ? Spence I agree with he should of used him more but hindsight is a wonderful thing. Also the injuries are a spurs thing for years. We need a revamp and new medical staff imo it's been terrible since even the poch era

[@epec20]

Agreed. Ange in supporters say, it's a rebuild ! OK, so why does the manager need his best players 100 percent of the time? Seems to me Ange was going for every title, then when the shit hits the fan, it's a rebuild. He broke his players by ovwr training and ovwr playing. Not rocket science is it?

[@chrisb5008]

Was thinking the same about Archie, this experience - albeit amongst some poor results - will stand him and the club in great stead for the future. He can be a brilliant no.6 for us going forward. I’m praying for some positive results soon so we can break through this tough period and see the benefits on the other side.

[@onyeukegbu-ny8gs]

I hope Levy for once allows this rebuild to take place. Letting Ange go would be a major backwards step. Forget the league this season we've blooded Bergvall Spence Gray Radushin Moore amongst a serve injury crisis.

[@mystictallman]

Austin did very well......

[@iu2]

I think so, too. Honestly, Forster has no business playing in a top flight league. At times, he looks completely lost. Giving up the ball to Mo Salah on his very first touch after gifting 2 goals in the prior match just shows he has no idea what's going on. And, so what if he's old. Austin needs to play.

[@indrajitadvani3742]

Thank you Alasdair. As always you hit the nail on the head. Bergwall, Gray and Spence in particular were excellent and bode well for the future. Werner was appalling. I was sat right in front of him when he seemed to win a ball that went spinning to the touchline - we were all sure he could have got it had he had the compunction to give chase but he didn't. Either he didn't bother or he didn't believe he could. It pretty much sums up his whole stint at N17. Totally agree with you that Big Ange continues to have the support of both the players and the crowd. I thought Newcastle were very good and very well organised in the first half but I was very surprised that they became so withdrawn in the second half. Our lads should get so much credit for that. You are absolutely right about the handball off Joelinton - it basically put it on a plate for Newcastle to equalise be totally changing the movement of the ball. How on earth can that be allowed? Furthermore, Joelinton should have got a yellow for elbowing Bergwall in the head. I didn't see it in game but did on MOTD. They tried to juxtapose that against Kulu's clash with Gordon, which to me was a coming together of bodies/heads. And of course why didn't dirty Burn get a yellow for his handball? Nor did the MOTD highlights show the umpteen number of stoppages that Newcastle players manufactured in the second half. Yes the ref added a lot of minutes but you can't replace rhythm that that dirty tactic broke.

[@yeeticussmauf6894]

incredible how there are people in these comments spewing the exact rubbish ali warns against while he's literally disproving it in the video. ange in!!!

[@horatiohornblower5626]

The rule was made to keep the flow of play uninturrpted, but not to change the result of a match. English refereeing is a disgrace. The three cases were game changers.

[@bantusodaba8753]

Would be interesting to see Pedro(RW) and Djed(RB), as both Pedro and Djed are good at getting back to defend and are quality on attack. I seen a few people suggest this before.

[@nosher_4114]

Ange must be the unluckiest manager ever. We should’ve won this & every other game by 3 or 4 goals at least. The fact the Newcastle keeper only had one save to make in the whole of the 2nd half, was just an illusion.

[@doughill1945]

some truth in that. We never looked like winning after gifting their first goal playing out from the back. Its not too bad doing that towards the wings but asking for trouble when you do it in the centre of the goal. Bonkers is a word another has used. Seems several teams try it and suffer the consequences.

[@MikeMcCarthy-z2c]

Hi Alasdair thanks for the update very informative as always thanks for your hard work take care stay safe

[@hazeltufton9697]

Unfortunately Spurs have never been flavour of the month where the officials are concerned - you can be sure if that handball had resulted in a spurs goal it would have been disallowed.

[@robwhitton7399]

Great comments yet again, unfortunately many don’t agree , it’s not for them this way of playing and not winning, they reply with such venom and nastiness,

[@ianjbanfield]

Something needs to be done about players going down with a pretend injury to diisrupt the game.. A 100% perfect assessment from Ali. ( I predict the handball rule will now change ...after yet another decision goes against Spurs ) Austin motm? Then i read we have signed a keeper!