The Extra Inch (Spurs Podcast) What's One More?
Jan 27, 2026
They debate Spurs' form from Dortmund highs to Burnley lows and whether patience with Thomas Frank is realistic. Data access loss and analytics versus the eye test spark a heated conversation. Transfer needs dominate: left-back scouting, recruitment misses, and January window limits. Fan culture and booing are explored alongside tensions from commercialisation.
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Shape Swap Didn't Change Possession Style
- Tactical shape changes (back five to back four in phases) haven't altered Tottenham's possession patterns.
- Deploying three centre-backs doesn't inherently equal defensive football; it's about how the team uses the shape.
Spence Offer As A Forced Ball Carrier
- Jed Spence's left-side role was partly forced by injuries and his ball-carrying strengths.
- His dribbling and crossing offered a different attacking outlet despite overall team issues.
Loan Players Can Lack Project Buy-In
- Some loan players (e.g., Richarlison portrayal) appear disengaged and not fully committed to Spurs' project.
- That lack of buy-in affects effort levels and team cohesion on the pitch.