The Extra Inch (Spurs Podcast) Complete Performance?
Sep 22, 2025
The hosts discuss the highs and lows of recent matches, highlighting Brighton's tactical strengths and Spurs' struggles with possession. They delve into the impact of key players like Bentancourt and the need for strengthening the left wing. The conversation touches on the team's crossing tendencies versus central play and praises standout performances, including Kudus. Plans for rotation in upcoming matches and potential youth contributions add an exciting twist to their analysis.
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Accept Ugly Wins As Valuable
- Bardi accepts having concerns while celebrating wins, noting Villarreal felt like old Europa-style struggles despite the result.
- Nathan remarks those pragmatic, ugly wins still matter if repeated in knockout ties.
Use Simons To Spark Attack
- Try bringing Xavi Simons on for Bentancourt to change momentum and offer between-the-lines creativity.
- Windy highlights Simons' responsibility-taking and shooting as transformative when introduced.
Bentancourt's Conservative Profile
- Windy argues Bentancourt stabilises but avoids responsibility and rarely progresses the ball in Frank's system.
- They see Bergwijn (Bergvau) as the more progressive midfield presence who can drive play forward.