Thanks for doing the tribute to Joe Kinnear, Ally. Joe was a fixture in our side for the best part of a decade. A swashbuckling attacking right back. Was deemed man of the match in the ‘67 FA Cup Final despite being the youngest player on the pitch. Played in that final only because Phil Beal was injured. But a great servant of the club. May he RIP.
Watching with gritted teeth and will add to my growing grey hair strangely I think Newcastle and Liverpool away the hardest with city at home I rate us and Arsenal it’s a derby the players will be up for it
Micky van de Ven's goal must be one of the hardest and fastest travelling balls I've ever seen. Played it back a few times and it's like it's rocket propelled. Wonder how fast that ball was going when it hit the net.
Timo is a player that I've wanted at Spurs since BEFORE he was at Chelsea. He is a player who provides directness on that left hand side. He puts pressure on the defense on each and every attack.
Since Poch’s last full season, Spurs have gone 59, 62, 71 and 60 pt seasons with prime Harry Kane. Ange getting this squad with all the injuries to where he has is nothing short of remarkable. Where would Ars be if they’d had long term injuries to Saliba Gabriel Rice Odegaard, their equivalent to Romero, VdV, Bentancur and Maddison….not to mention Son going away for 6 weeks.
I think Hojbjerg gives so much in midfield (different to the others) not dynamic but does what is required. I seriously worry we’re gonna miss him if he leaves at the end of the season.
That game reminded me how much I love LOLO AND Pierre to be fair. Just love watching Rodrigo play ! What a player! I think he’s the perfect 6 everyone want to be honest
As a non-Spurs fan I think Werner is 100% a goer as a squad player (just a couple seasons ago Spurs were salivating for Adama Traore who is +- same kind of player for more money but less goal involvements!) as his effort and directness affect games. you just need 'classier' wingers ahead of him and Johnson (great potential still developing) who can pin defenders back, score and assist more regularly. It doesn't have to be an either/or IMO
Many fans are simple folks. They want exciting new presents for Christmas, Werner isn't exciting and new. But to my mind, he's been excellent for Spurs and I think he's only going to get better. Sign him!
In Angie’s system a winger’s role is not to kick loads of goals but to feed low crosses across the face of the goal and Werner is doing exactly what is expected of him and should be rewarded with a contract. On a separate note it is great to finally see some long range shots versus the low block. Funny though that everyone seems to be taking long shots except our best long shot taker! Son really needs to start demanding the ball more and looking to score, even if it means being more selfish. Also needs to be taking our free kicks in scoring areas. Good to see a bit more speed in counter attacking although really need to find our best leaders who do well in free flowing situations (Sonny, Madisson, etc) to direct traffic.
Ange's remit was to change the football we play TICK NO one though we would be 5th let alone 4th and I don't really care if we finish 6th from here, the question is have Spurs improved and the answer is even if we lose every game from here in is YES
Lose the remaining games will be highly embarrassing considering how poor we have already been this season since the Chelsea game !! And that you call improvement!!
Slowly slowly....bought well...Spurs football...which is a joy again after the last 3 seasons...obviously work in progress...but no negatives 4 me...We are a massive club...stability....couple of quality signings (with right attitude)...Success is not far away....need balance & less negativity when we do have a bad result...Luv my club!!!...good analysis Nuno (sorry Ali) Always a great listen...have a great week pal
I appreciate that he isn't everyone's cup of tea. Though shout out to Hoijberg. He settled things down. Passing isnt the best in a high pressing/intensity side. However, he has a cool head and works extremely hard in the midfield. Him and Rodrigo certainly calmed things down and we were back in control.
I'm glad Ange brought up the tactical aspects because I've been a broken record saying this to fans all season. He always lays the basics and then the more detailed stuff later. I actually think this is why some coaches fail, they try to do too much too soon
Thanks for the video Alasdair. Personally, I did think that Bentancur meant for that header to go towards Porro. Hojbjerg, along with Bentancur, really changed the nature of the game on Sunday and it will be a shame to lose him in the summer as seems likely. Up front, at the moment Werner has to start ahead of Kulusevski who frankly was dreadful when he came on as a substitute. It was a particularly disappointing display as he was on the left side and I expected him to go on lots of runs, but he barely went forward. I cannot wait to see Werner against Chelsea where he surely has a point to prove and will hopefully bag a goal or two.
At the time I thought it was interesting that Kulusevski was so off the pace. I thought he was playing for himself not the team it will be interesting to watch what Ange does with him in the next few games.
Love your content Ali, it's like I get to listen to all the naunces and details that I would never know about the club without your behind the scenes insight
Thanks for such an informative video, Alasdair. Helpful analysis of Bissouma-I was a bit perplexed about it. Have become a Werner fan and will be sad to see Hojberg leave. What a spectacular high for Van de Ven. He’s a delight! Wishing you good weather at the Newcastle match!
Cheers Ali!! Fantastic video breaking down another interesting match. I really value your honest but not overly critical or reactionary style of journalism and reporting. Have an outstanding week!
Great insight as always, very interesting with regard to Ange fine tuning tactics when the basics become second nature, makes sense, we all need to have some patience. Thanks Ali
Having a youtube like this really helps people connect with your character, honestly just from watching this channel you’ve gained so much respect from myself and others, that will open up more opportunities for yourself down the line if you so choose to take them, so yeah, thanks for the work and the content, this channel was definitely a good decision 👍 look forward to the next one! COYS
Thanks Ali To be fair… Timo gave Brennan an absolute demonstration of attacking wing play. So what he sclaffs one or two… at least he’s producing something TO sclaff. There was nothing down the right until the game was already won
I love it when an opposition player is running after the ball & Micky breezes past them, any other player the continue the chase, like Saturday, the player gives it up, it's like they said to themselves, "what's the point". Beautiful.
I’m so glad I found your channel(this and with Gold). You are one of the few who get Ange. I appreciate you actually did your research on Ange and understand his philosophy. I also love the interactions with Ange because as a long time fan (Roar days) he clearly respects you. That’s everything with the guy.
Ali, thank you and well done for always asking useful questions in press conferences. Annoys me when journos ask questions Ange has repeatedly dodged/refused to answer on previous occasions, for example his "targets" for the season
Thanks Alasdair. Every obstacle or challenge that is possible has hit us this year,: losing Kane, injuries, new coach, new keeper, new captain, new tactics etc etc and so it is remarkable we are in this position. With the exception of the top three (all of which have considerably outspent us and have had the same managers and tactics for years) all the other clubs are moaning about their performances. So we are doing very well and need to appreciate that more. (BTW if Man City win their CL quarter final there is a real problem looming for our match against them as they will have no weekend or mid-week slot between now and the end of the season).
Please bear with me but regarding Ange's comments about the tactical details I can't help but think of comparisons with the film Poor Things and Spurs this season: the mad scientist Ange has installed a brand new footballing brain into a multi-million pound squad of fully-fledged internationals. As a result, Spurs have awkwardly stumbled around like a toddler as they learn how to play football again. They have been a bewildering, raw and chaotic watch this season, and the decent results have masked the fact that this is a team in its infancy in a more fundamental way than we may have realized. The prospect of what they can achieve as they come of age is extremely exciting.
Thanks Ali, another really good video. Love the fact that you called Ange "Nuno" and he just brushed it off. I am really excited for next season with Bergvall coming in at the position number 8. Also it was really nice to see Dane Scarlett get some minutes at the end of the Forest match. Dane and Troy Parrott are favourite strikers of mine and with Kane in the team you could understand why they did not get many minutes. Will they both come back next season and fight for a place in the starting line up. Next season hoping for some cup runs and they could be used in those games.
Hello Ali Gold! Great video as always! Just been too busy to leave comments and mostly praises for your previous ones. I would love to spend some time watching your other channel as I love movies too. However, I barely got enough time for this one as I am fighting my way back to Europe/the UK. So I will turn to it hopefully in the not too distant future. I am sure you will only do better in both channels. Thumbs up and COYS!
Thanks Mr. Gold. Spot on as always. What more exciting for me is that this video seem to place the 3+ yr AGold v. Nuno drama to its final, peaceful resting place… 😊
It was nice to see a nice exchange between Nuno and Son, Son was the only player who put in a shift in every game he played for Nuno, while others thought he was beneath them
Great video again 👍🏼 I have a season ticket in the north stand and it's a lot quieter there than the south. A lot of fans there don't like the constant standing in the south so you'll find there's a lot more older fans in the north. Werner definitely got the standing ovation in the north and a lot of fans are starting to warm to him.. 15/16m is an absolute steal in my opinion. The next 4 games are going to be tough but we didn't lose one of them in the previous fixtures this season so we need to take that confidence into these games!! 💙🤍
Hi Ali question for you. Joe Rodon has had an exceptional season at Leeds, it’s obvious he’s surplus to requirements here but the fee we would be asking is reported to be around 15m. In today’s market that seems a ridiculously low price for one of the players of the season in the Championship.
Hey Alasdair, outwardly Ange may not be bothered about Top 4 but you can bet he’d love to test his team against the cream of Europe next season. Great content as always.😊
Hi Ali, it was comedy GOLD when you called Ange Nuno - I always look forward to hearing our Ali speak up in the conference videos and felt the embarrassment as you did it considering listen to your videos every week and root for you to ask good questions😂
Another absolutely fantastic podcast Mr Nuno sorry Mr G Love the natural quips & accents that come out when stories are being explained keep up the excellent work Mr Nuno sorry Mr G 👏👏👏 COYS !
It seemed like Bissouma had license going forward and participated building up the attack more than previous few games that he was pretty good at protecting two CBs. I think I understand a little bit why Ange doesn’t want to define his players as 6 or 8. Maybe that’s why Ange wants high-energy CM like Ederson or Gallagher to rotate.
Absolutely love Ange and hope he’s here for years. I like that he’s hyper aware of the problems and how the fans feel about playing for 4th. I really think we need to see some good results against the top 3 to finish this season on a high though. This is a big litmus test for Ange and this team to prove we’re not just the same old Spurs.
Glad to hear hojbjerg getting some credit. I would really like to see him stay because he is clearly listening to Ange and developing his game. His energy is good and the Conte in him is finally getting forgotten. Peh has a lot more to offer spurs and I think Ange is doing what Ange does, developing players by encouraging bravery on the ball
I was walking along Park Lane to get to the east atrium 3hr before kick off (where its not uncommon to see slinky sports cars with chauffeurs and deep tinted windows slipping into the players car park entry) when all of a sudden Timo came screaming round the corner from Worchester Rd in his Mercedes 4wd. Window down, elbow out, smiling and waving to the fans milling around. Speaking as somebody with a German ex-wife I never thought I’d warm to him… however… big up Timo. You’re doing great, keep it up and you’ll reverse 15yrs of conscious bias 😂
Y’know, looking at how difficult the run in is with facing all of the top 3 and choppy schedule and all… and I’m actually really looking forward to it. Ange loves adversity and hates complacency. Real Aussie battler mentality. It’s when people say any game should be easy or that Spurs are expected to win that I get nervous. I was really happy when Ange said he wanted players who knew that they had to fight for everything coz nothing comes easy at this club. Again that Aussie battler mentality which is so typically Ange. C’mon Spurs! C’mon!
Ali--thanks for the video as always! Went to my first match yesterday, unreal stadium experience and match day. So happy we got the win. van de ven is an absolute top class unit, our section was in awe of this lad. My question for you: do we still 100% think that hojbjerg will be sold this summer? Apologies if you address this in the video but i wanted to post my question right away! COYS
G'day Alasdair, love your channel mostly because you're cool, calm and collected, as well as respectful of Ange and the team, no emotional histrionics like many of your immature, sensationalistic, moronic, competing "pundits". On that happy note, will you and your good lady grace Australia with your presence when Ange takes the lads to Oz as the Grand Finale of this season? If you do, have a fun trip.
Hi Alasdair, a good three points , but four very tough games to come one after another, so not very optimistic about top four now, once again thanks for the update. Stay safe and well. COYS.
I can see if Timu keeps drilling those crosses, the defenders will stop trying to block the shots/crosses if they keep going into the back of the net, they'll let it run through and try to defend that.
Great assessment of the game, individual players and overall Spurs situation Ali. I'm with you on Werner, don't understand those that knock him. I compared Mickey to Super Jan during the, he is going to be something really special. You have a long trip ahead of you this weekend, if we can maintain tje same form it'll be worth it. COYS!
VDV, even above the likes of Chelsea's Cole Palmer, has gotta be singning of the summer for me I mean what a find, an absolute gem of a player & destined to become a world-class talent at Tottenham Hotspur FC COME ON YOU SPURS ! 🤍
Comfortable victory and happily early this time. I feel Micky Van De Ven must be a top 3 CB this season. I also learned today that the team that is most fouled this season is Tottenham Hotspur. There is a new stat for you, maybe 👍
Thanks for your great work! Over the years it has been very helpful no matter where my mental Health may find me. I DO believe the Bentancur pass WAS deliberate and a snapshot of his brilliance, and that when he has a full offseason to recover, he will be a starter every week. #COYS #TTID
Fresh from the gold and guest podcast, can't wait for Bissbjerg transfer watch 24. The club needs to back the manager to pick up this exciting dual national talent in the summer.
Late comment from Scandinavia on Joe Kinnear.. He and Cyril Knowles are two really good full backs who might have got into the double team. Bit of a surprise when he establishd himself for Spurs and Eire. Deserves to be remembered as major contributor to the Spurs team of his era.
Everyone likes to find a bargain at a garage sale or thrift store. Think of Timo that way. Someone else's trash can be your treasure. (Just love the way Rory Jennings goes on about him).
An average day in the life of a Spurs reporter would give us all an interesting insight into your work & and life Alistair? Travelling, interactions with supporters, food on the go, mixing with other reporters, and what does your work entail? Always enjoy your videos!!
I’d echo that this is the most disappointed I’ve seen players with finishing top 4 (watching since 2017), and that’s a good thing. We need to be aiming for the top every year, and we have the quality plus a few more pieces.
I love the mentality of not being bothered about the league but let’s not lose the rivalry with the Woolwich bunch. I’d give up UCL if it meant that we trip them up before the finish line 🤞🏼
Micky gets plenty of praise but frankly one thing he might deserve a bit more commendation for is that he came back from a hamstring injury with a mentality just as strong as when he left. Not every player would be fighting as hard and running as fast after getting a particularly painful injury like that.
Ali, Many Thanks for the continuing update. Really enjoy them. What are your thoughts around the trumpeter at the start of the game, been meaning to ask how you see this from where you are in the stadium and what the reaction is from the press box. From the North Stand, it sounds great and really sets up the crowd and the players for the game start.
Great video as always Ali, question for you and maybe you could even ask Ange this. Sonny take free kicks for South Korea and seems to score his fair share of them, yet when Spurs get a free kick in a good area around the box Sonny never takes one even though we not had a player who can score from a free kick in awhile. Cheers
As always Alasdair a great video. I was there on Sunday and Micky van de Ven was outstanding as he has been all season. For me he gets my vote as Spurs player of the season. At only 22 years old and providing he can stay injury free, he should only get better and better. Of course I hope he builds his career and stays at Spurs, but as we know when a players starts to show signs of becoming world class, bigger clubs start sniffing around to buy. Alasdair, do you agree with me that Micky could become the first 100 million pound defender?
Couple of quick questions for the Q&A if you are doing one Ali. 1) Who should be the next James Bond? 2) What film are you looking forward to seeing most this year? 3) I know they get the odd mention every now and then but any chance of a women’s round up more often next season (as this one is nearly done) possibly alongside the loan roundup in the second video of the week? Just to cover everything to do with Tottenham Hotspur.
Question for the Q&A: Bergvall, Devine and Donley, what do you think will be the first team dynamic for those three? Will they go out on loan? Maybe first team squad players with regular minutes?
On Biss, While his performance dipped as the game wore on, I think he deserves some credit. He seems to be the only one that got the memo for the team to shoot more. True, most of his shots didn't really trouble as much, it gave the defense something eelse to think about. They know that if the low block wouldn't allow playing through someone will try to shoot. Sidenote: Anyone noticed that Madders best games have been when Biss is in form? Madders has been great no doubt. But I seem to see the fanbase giving him some more patience to return to form than we do Bissouma. Maybe it's because of his position as any mistake most often leads to chances conceded. Or maybe I'm just being a Biss fan boy.😅
Thanks for doing the tribute to Joe Kinnear, Ally. Joe was a fixture in our side for the best part of a decade. A swashbuckling attacking right back. Was deemed man of the match in the ‘67 FA Cup Final despite being the youngest player on the pitch. Played in that final only because Phil Beal was injured. But a great servant of the club. May he RIP.
Tough run in now. Let’s hope we get top 4 now and stop Arsenal winning the league at the same time
its always the same ,every year , the spurs game is the clincher. this time we could mess up all three teams.
Too nervous to watch the next lot of fixtures 🙈 just hope we do keep winning 🎉
Beat Arsenal n let liverpool win our game.. that would be a laugh.. hahahahahah
@@harry-qy2fzI was thinking that to 😊
Watching with gritted teeth and will add to my growing grey hair strangely I think Newcastle and Liverpool away the hardest with city at home I rate us and Arsenal it’s a derby the players will be up for it
The benta and hojbjerg performace gave me peak conte vibes where we felt like they were the best double pivot in the league for 6 months
Micky van de Ven's goal must be one of the hardest and fastest travelling balls I've ever seen. Played it back a few times and it's like it's rocket propelled. Wonder how fast that ball was going when it hit the net.
Timo is a player that I've wanted at Spurs since BEFORE he was at Chelsea. He is a player who provides directness on that left hand side. He puts pressure on the defense on each and every attack.
He’s also got a bent shot
He puts pressure on our defence. He has to do more with the ball
The standing ovation, for me, was definitely for Werner. 🙂
Love the way Ange is changing the mentality and culture with the players at Spurs. You can't do something unless you start thinking it first.
Since Poch’s last full season, Spurs have gone 59, 62, 71 and 60 pt seasons with prime Harry Kane. Ange getting this squad with all the injuries to where he has is nothing short of remarkable. Where would Ars be if they’d had long term injuries to Saliba Gabriel Rice Odegaard, their equivalent to Romero, VdV, Bentancur and Maddison….not to mention Son going away for 6 weeks.
That’s why I know our squad isn’t good enough yet. Imagine where we would be if we didn’t have those injuries/or we had better backup players 🤔
I think Hojbjerg gives so much in midfield (different to the others) not dynamic but does what is required. I seriously worry we’re gonna miss him if he leaves at the end of the season.
That game reminded me how much I love LOLO AND Pierre to be fair. Just love watching Rodrigo play ! What a player! I think he’s the perfect 6 everyone want to be honest
As a non-Spurs fan I think Werner is 100% a goer as a squad player (just a couple seasons ago Spurs were salivating for Adama Traore who is +- same kind of player for more money but less goal involvements!) as his effort and directness affect games. you just need 'classier' wingers ahead of him and Johnson (great potential still developing) who can pin defenders back, score and assist more regularly. It doesn't have to be an either/or IMO
Well said
If someone said in January that our most effective forwards would be Johnson and Werner I would’ve laughed but they’ve really stepped up
Many fans are simple folks. They want exciting new presents for Christmas, Werner isn't exciting and new.
But to my mind, he's been excellent for Spurs and I think he's only going to get better. Sign him!
Delighted you have such a high regard for TW & BJ was applauded by Forest fans when leaving the field. Lovely gesture. Well done NF. Hope you stay up.
In Angie’s system a winger’s role is not to kick loads of goals but to feed low crosses across the face of the goal and Werner is doing exactly what is expected of him and should be rewarded with a contract. On a separate note it is great to finally see some long range shots versus the low block. Funny though that everyone seems to be taking long shots except our best long shot taker! Son really needs to start demanding the ball more and looking to score, even if it means being more selfish. Also needs to be taking our free kicks in scoring areas. Good to see a bit more speed in counter attacking although really need to find our best leaders who do well in free flowing situations (Sonny, Madisson, etc) to direct traffic.
It is also to score goals from the other winger's low crosses.
Agree 100%
@@AlasdairGoldjournalist yes, that is true. Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner look to be in synch in this regard.
Ange's remit was to change the football we play TICK NO one though we would be 5th let alone 4th and I don't really care if we finish 6th from here, the question is have Spurs improved and the answer is even if we lose every game from here in is YES
Lose the remaining games will be highly embarrassing considering how poor we have already been this season since the Chelsea game !! And that you call improvement!!
@@jacklegros6614 how have we been poor Jack?
Thanks Ali maybe your style is the respite we need from the intensity of mainstream social media. Keep it coming, mate. 👍🏾
Slowly slowly....bought well...Spurs football...which is a joy again after the last 3 seasons...obviously work in progress...but no negatives 4 me...We are a massive club...stability....couple of quality signings (with right attitude)...Success is not far away....need balance & less negativity when we do have a bad result...Luv my club!!!...good analysis Nuno (sorry Ali) Always a great listen...have a great week pal
I appreciate that he isn't everyone's cup of tea. Though shout out to Hoijberg.
He settled things down. Passing isnt the best in a high pressing/intensity side.
However, he has a cool head and works extremely hard in the midfield. Him and Rodrigo certainly calmed things down and we were back in control.
I'm glad Ange brought up the tactical aspects because I've been a broken record saying this to fans all season.
He always lays the basics and then the more detailed stuff later.
I actually think this is why some coaches fail, they try to do too much too soon
Pure Gold ! “ Look mate! We’re a football club, not a bank “ 😂 Ali you’re the only person to listen to after a loss . You calm the nerves 😳
Thanks for the video Alasdair. Personally, I did think that Bentancur meant for that header to go towards Porro. Hojbjerg, along with Bentancur, really changed the nature of the game on Sunday and it will be a shame to lose him in the summer as seems likely. Up front, at the moment Werner has to start ahead of Kulusevski who frankly was dreadful when he came on as a substitute. It was a particularly disappointing display as he was on the left side and I expected him to go on lots of runs, but he barely went forward. I cannot wait to see Werner against Chelsea where he surely has a point to prove and will hopefully bag a goal or two.
At the time I thought it was interesting that Kulusevski was so off the pace. I thought he was playing for himself not the team it will be interesting to watch what Ange does with him in the next few games.
I'm glad you have given Timo credit. People forget he joined in January. Everything comes from the left he is constantly putting balls into the box.
Love your content Ali, it's like I get to listen to all the naunces and details that I would never know about the club without your behind the scenes insight
I’ve always liked Werner I hope he stays , he causes trouble for defenders with that pace
He does. But not often enough.
Ange is class. Top four is not a trophy.
it is better than a mickey mouse cup though lol
@si4632 What ?? Top 4 better the winning a trophy .Ridiculous!!
Thanks for such an informative video, Alasdair. Helpful analysis of Bissouma-I was a bit perplexed about it. Have become a Werner fan and will be sad to see Hojberg leave. What a spectacular high for Van de Ven. He’s a delight! Wishing you good weather at the Newcastle match!
Amazing video and bring us up to speed with behind the scenes stuff all things Spurs. Thank you as always. COYS
Cheers Ali!! Fantastic video breaking down another interesting match. I really value your honest but not overly critical or reactionary style of journalism and reporting. Have an outstanding week!
Great insight as always, very interesting with regard to Ange fine tuning tactics when the basics become second nature, makes sense, we all need to have some patience. Thanks Ali
Werner is playing at his level. Maddiison isn't. The applause was for Werner.
Let's hope Maddiison can show his class in these upcoming big games.
Having a youtube like this really helps people connect with your character, honestly just from watching this channel you’ve gained so much respect from myself and others, that will open up more opportunities for yourself down the line if you so choose to take them, so yeah, thanks for the work and the content, this channel was definitely a good decision 👍 look forward to the next one! COYS
I called my boss "Mum" once, It happens to the best of us.
Were you sitting on his lap at the time!
Ali called Mickey the Terminator.I’ve been calling him that for the last 6 months.COYS.
Thank you Ali for your dedication to consistently uploading these videos for us!
Thanks Ali
To be fair… Timo gave Brennan an absolute demonstration of attacking wing play. So what he sclaffs one or two… at least he’s producing something TO sclaff. There was nothing down the right until the game was already won
I love it when an opposition player is running after the ball & Micky breezes past them, any other player the continue the chase, like Saturday, the player gives it up, it's like they said to themselves, "what's the point". Beautiful.
The Ali-Nuno bromance is real.
Tooo real 😂😂😂❤❤❤😂😂😂
I’m so glad I found your channel(this and with Gold). You are one of the few who get Ange. I appreciate you actually did your research on Ange and understand his philosophy. I also love the interactions with Ange because as a long time fan (Roar days) he clearly respects you. That’s everything with the guy.
AG, top work as usual. I love your football videos and watch them all.
Ali, thank you and well done for always asking useful questions in press conferences. Annoys me when journos ask questions Ange has repeatedly dodged/refused to answer on previous occasions, for example his "targets" for the season
Thanks Alasdair. Every obstacle or challenge that is possible has hit us this year,: losing Kane, injuries, new coach, new keeper, new captain, new tactics etc etc and so it is remarkable we are in this position. With the exception of the top three (all of which have considerably outspent us and have had the same managers and tactics for years) all the other clubs are moaning about their performances. So we are doing very well and need to appreciate that more. (BTW if Man City win their CL quarter final there is a real problem looming for our match against them as they will have no weekend or mid-week slot between now and the end of the season).
No football on tonight so was hoping a new video would come. Thank you Sir Ally Gold!
Mickey van der ven... Future captain to take us to the title 👍 COYS
Thanks for these updates, Nuno
It's Rob Guest mate
Please bear with me but regarding Ange's comments about the tactical details I can't help but think of comparisons with the film Poor Things and Spurs this season: the mad scientist Ange has installed a brand new footballing brain into a multi-million pound squad of fully-fledged internationals. As a result, Spurs have awkwardly stumbled around like a toddler as they learn how to play football again. They have been a bewildering, raw and chaotic watch this season, and the decent results have masked the fact that this is a team in its infancy in a more fundamental way than we may have realized. The prospect of what they can achieve as they come of age is extremely exciting.
Great analysis. Thank You
Thanks Ali, another really good video. Love the fact that you called Ange "Nuno" and he just brushed it off. I am really excited for next season with Bergvall coming in at the position number 8. Also it was really nice to see Dane Scarlett get some minutes at the end of the Forest match. Dane and Troy Parrott are favourite strikers of mine and with Kane in the team you could understand why they did not get many minutes. Will they both come back next season and fight for a place in the starting line up. Next season hoping for some cup runs and they could be used in those games.
Thanks for the usual top video, Ali.
Hello Ali Gold! Great video as always! Just been too busy to leave comments and mostly praises for your previous ones. I would love to spend some time watching your other channel as I love movies too. However, I barely got enough time for this one as I am fighting my way back to Europe/the UK. So I will turn to it hopefully in the not too distant future. I am sure you will only do better in both channels. Thumbs up and COYS!
Thanks Mr. Gold. Spot on as always. What more exciting for me is that this video seem to place the 3+ yr AGold v. Nuno drama to its final, peaceful resting place… 😊
It was nice to see a nice exchange between Nuno and Son, Son was the only player who put in a shift in every game he played for Nuno, while others thought he was beneath them
Great video again 👍🏼
I have a season ticket in the north stand and it's a lot quieter there than the south. A lot of fans there don't like the constant standing in the south so you'll find there's a lot more older fans in the north.
Werner definitely got the standing ovation in the north and a lot of fans are starting to warm to him.. 15/16m is an absolute steal in my opinion.
The next 4 games are going to be tough but we didn't lose one of them in the previous fixtures this season so we need to take that confidence into these games!! 💙🤍
Hi Ali question for you.
Joe Rodon has had an exceptional season at Leeds, it’s obvious he’s surplus to requirements here but the fee we would be asking is reported to be around 15m.
In today’s market that seems a ridiculously low price for one of the players of the season in the Championship.
Hey Alasdair, outwardly Ange may not be bothered about Top 4 but you can bet he’d love to test his team against the cream of Europe next season. Great content as always.😊
Hi Ali, it was comedy GOLD when you called Ange Nuno - I always look forward to hearing our Ali speak up in the conference videos and felt the embarrassment as you did it considering listen to your videos every week and root for you to ask good questions😂
Another absolutely fantastic podcast Mr Nuno sorry Mr G
Love the natural quips & accents that come out when stories are being explained keep up the excellent work Mr Nuno sorry Mr G 👏👏👏
COYS !
It seemed like Bissouma had license going forward and participated building up the attack more than previous few games that he was pretty good at protecting two CBs. I think I understand a little bit why Ange doesn’t want to define his players as 6 or 8. Maybe that’s why Ange wants high-energy CM like Ederson or Gallagher to rotate.
Absolutely love Ange and hope he’s here for years. I like that he’s hyper aware of the problems and how the fans feel about playing for 4th. I really think we need to see some good results against the top 3 to finish this season on a high though. This is a big litmus test for Ange and this team to prove we’re not just the same old Spurs.
Great video as always Ali
Glad to hear hojbjerg getting some credit. I would really like to see him stay because he is clearly listening to Ange and developing his game. His energy is good and the Conte in him is finally getting forgotten. Peh has a lot more to offer spurs and I think Ange is doing what Ange does, developing players by encouraging bravery on the ball
Bale's loan was special too ❤️
It was but it was a longer one.
I was walking along Park Lane to get to the east atrium 3hr before kick off (where its not uncommon to see slinky sports cars with chauffeurs and deep tinted windows slipping into the players car park entry) when all of a sudden Timo came screaming round the corner from Worchester Rd in his Mercedes 4wd.
Window down, elbow out, smiling and waving to the fans milling around.
Speaking as somebody with a German ex-wife I never thought I’d warm to him… however… big up Timo. You’re doing great, keep it up and you’ll reverse 15yrs of conscious bias 😂
Y’know, looking at how difficult the run in is with facing all of the top 3 and choppy schedule and all… and I’m actually really looking forward to it. Ange loves adversity and hates complacency. Real Aussie battler mentality. It’s when people say any game should be easy or that Spurs are expected to win that I get nervous. I was really happy when Ange said he wanted players who knew that they had to fight for everything coz nothing comes easy at this club. Again that Aussie battler mentality which is so typically Ange. C’mon Spurs! C’mon!
Ali--thanks for the video as always! Went to my first match yesterday, unreal stadium experience and match day. So happy we got the win. van de ven is an absolute top class unit, our section was in awe of this lad. My question for you: do we still 100% think that hojbjerg will be sold this summer? Apologies if you address this in the video but i wanted to post my question right away! COYS
Mickey is awesome and what I love is his attitude not just his skills.
G'day Alasdair, love your channel mostly because you're cool, calm and collected, as well as respectful of Ange and the team, no emotional histrionics like many of your immature, sensationalistic, moronic, competing "pundits".
On that happy note, will you and your good lady grace Australia with your presence when Ange takes the lads to Oz as the Grand Finale of this season? If you do, have a fun trip.
Big up Ali ! We also really appreciate you making the videos! So praise the Lord 🙌 and EHYYYYYY
Hi Alasdair, a good three points , but four very tough games to come one after another, so not very optimistic about top four now, once again thanks for the update. Stay safe and well. COYS.
Well done Nuno, sorry Ali! 😂😂 I’ve been waiting to write that for days 😂 love it Ali, shows you’re human mate!!
I can see if Timu keeps drilling those crosses, the defenders will stop trying to block the shots/crosses if they keep going into the back of the net, they'll let it run through and try to defend that.
Great assessment of the game, individual players and overall Spurs situation Ali. I'm with you on Werner, don't understand those that knock him. I compared Mickey to Super Jan during the, he is going to be something really special. You have a long trip ahead of you this weekend, if we can maintain tje same form it'll be worth it. COYS!
VDV, even above the likes of Chelsea's Cole Palmer, has gotta be singning of the summer for me
I mean what a find, an absolute gem of a player & destined to become a world-class talent at Tottenham Hotspur FC
COME ON YOU SPURS ! 🤍
Comfortable victory and happily early this time. I feel Micky Van De Ven must be a top 3 CB this season. I also learned today that the team that is most fouled this season is Tottenham Hotspur. There is a new stat for you, maybe 👍
You forgot to mention the amount of shots from distance in the match after you brought it up at the press conference, way more than usual
I loved every second of this Ali X152
Thanks for your great work! Over the years it has been very helpful no matter where my mental Health may find me. I DO believe the Bentancur pass WAS deliberate and a snapshot of his brilliance, and that when he has a full offseason to recover, he will be a starter every week. #COYS #TTID
What's the chances Spurs sell holjberg and he goes on to win a league somewhere. Spurs fans under value his contribution, unfairly imo.
Class again!
Alistair, you are GOLD mate will subscribe to Gold goes to the movies love all your info and videos. 15-day break pls do more vids
Fresh from the gold and guest podcast, can't wait for Bissbjerg transfer watch 24. The club needs to back the manager to pick up this exciting dual national talent in the summer.
Micky will go right to the top!
Late comment from Scandinavia on Joe Kinnear.. He and Cyril Knowles are two really good full backs who might have got into the double team. Bit of a surprise when he establishd himself for Spurs and Eire. Deserves to be remembered as major contributor to the Spurs team of his era.
Ange saying, "get your words out, mate: 😂
Alasdair brilliant podcast thanks
Everyone likes to find a bargain at a garage sale or thrift store. Think of Timo that way. Someone else's trash can be your treasure. (Just love the way Rory Jennings goes on about him).
Love the new profile pic, we need more of the puppy!
An average day in the life of a Spurs reporter would give us all an interesting insight into your work & and life Alistair? Travelling, interactions with supporters, food on the go, mixing with other reporters, and what does your work entail? Always enjoy your videos!!
I’d echo that this is the most disappointed I’ve seen players with finishing top 4 (watching since 2017), and that’s a good thing. We need to be aiming for the top every year, and we have the quality plus a few more pieces.
Thanks for the video Ali. Don't worry Ange will forgive you for calling him Nuno 😀
I agree with everything in this one. Off to find the movies one now.
I love the mentality of not being bothered about the league but let’s not lose the rivalry with the Woolwich bunch. I’d give up UCL if it meant that we trip them up before the finish line 🤞🏼
Micky gets plenty of praise but frankly one thing he might deserve a bit more commendation for is that he came back from a hamstring injury with a mentality just as strong as when he left. Not every player would be fighting as hard and running as fast after getting a particularly painful injury like that.
Ali, Many Thanks for the continuing update. Really enjoy them.
What are your thoughts around the trumpeter at the start of the game, been meaning to ask how you see this from where you are in the stadium and what the reaction is from the press box.
From the North Stand, it sounds great and really sets up the crowd and the players for the game start.
Great video as always Ali, question for you and maybe you could even ask Ange this.
Sonny take free kicks for South Korea and seems to score his fair share of them, yet when Spurs get a free kick in a good area around the box Sonny never takes one even though we not had a player who can score from a free kick in awhile. Cheers
As always Alasdair a great video. I was there on Sunday and Micky van de Ven was outstanding as he has been all season. For me he gets my vote as Spurs player of the season. At only 22 years old and providing he can stay injury free, he should only get better and better. Of course I hope he builds his career and stays at Spurs, but as we know when a players starts to show signs of becoming world class, bigger clubs start sniffing around to buy. Alasdair, do you agree with me that Micky could become the first 100 million pound defender?
Couple of quick questions for the Q&A if you are doing one Ali.
1) Who should be the next James Bond?
2) What film are you looking forward to seeing most this year?
3) I know they get the odd mention every now and then but any chance of a women’s round up more often next season (as this one is nearly done) possibly alongside the loan roundup in the second video of the week? Just to cover everything to do with Tottenham Hotspur.
I think we look more solid with hojberg
Question for the Q&A:
Bergvall, Devine and Donley, what do you think will be the first team dynamic for those three? Will they go out on loan? Maybe first team squad players with regular minutes?
On Biss, While his performance dipped as the game wore on, I think he deserves some credit. He seems to be the only one that got the memo for the team to shoot more. True, most of his shots didn't really trouble as much, it gave the defense something eelse to think about. They know that if the low block wouldn't allow playing through someone will try to shoot.
Sidenote: Anyone noticed that Madders best games have been when Biss is in form?
Madders has been great no doubt. But I seem to see the fanbase giving him some more patience to return to form than we do Bissouma. Maybe it's because of his position as any mistake most often leads to chances conceded.
Or maybe I'm just being a Biss fan boy.😅
Thanks Alasdair COYS