- Jun 29, 2003
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Adrian Clarke analyses the differences under Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach ahead of his reunion with former club Chelsea.
Source: Premier League OS
Source: Premier League OS
Yesterday was a shambles. The red card killed any comeback, but the previous 60mins were atrocious.
* The double-pivot partnering were all about power & no technical ability. Dier was especially poor. Neither player, however, possess the techincal ability to be able to allow us to build through the 3rds.
* Back-line were also culpable in giving the ball away. They didn't push up anywhere near as much as they should have.
* Massive gaps appeared in front of the opposition backline when they gained possession because the back-line didn't condense the space.
* No intensity or endeavour.
All the above has to change & surely the gaffer has to see that Dier & Aurier are finished, therefore joining Rose, Wanyama & Eriksen on the way out.
Thought the same. And because the passing was wasteful, the ball kept coming back. And because Chelsea had 3 centre backs, the long ball was easily defended. At times it went from defence to attack and back, bypassing midfield, and other times from defence to midfield and back. The only thing I can come up with is that GLC and NDombele aren't ready so we keep having to go with the same set ups and the same subs, even though we have already seen the limitations. Maybe with Son out we will see someone take the chance.Yesterday was a shambles. The red card killed any comeback, but the previous 60mins were atrocious.
* The double-pivot partnering were all about power & no technical ability. Dier was especially poor. Neither player, however, possess the technical ability to be able to allow us to build through the 3rds.
* Back-line were also culpable in giving the ball away. They didn't push up anywhere near as much as they should have.
* Massive gaps appeared in front of the opposition backline when they gained possession because the back-line didn't condense the space.
* No intensity or endeavour.
All the above has to change & surely the gaffer has to see that Dier & Aurier are finished, therefore joining Rose, Wanyama & Eriksen on the way out.