The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show Another dismal performance against Chelsea + should we be worried?
Nov 3, 2025
Dan Kilpatrick, a football journalist known for his in-depth match analysis, and James Maw, a tactical reporter at The Athletic, dissect Tottenham's dismal performance against Chelsea. They explore the impotent attack, bad squad balance due to injuries, and tactical overcorrection from previous regimes. The discussion touches on the crowd's growing frustration, the poor execution of set-pieces, and the fallout from an incident involving players ignoring their manager. They also preview an upcoming crucial match against Copenhagen.
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Possession Without Threat
- The attacking output was alarmingly poor despite reasonable possession share.
- Spurs often had the ball but rarely tested the goalkeeper or created meaningful chances.
Boredom Despite Results
- Many contributors feel bored and disillusioned with Spurs' style since the City game.
- Results mask a deeper lack of quality and excitement in the team's play this season.
Possible Tactical Overcorrection
- Frank's pragmatic shift may be an overcorrection from previous managers' styles.
- The team lost elements of progressive play and looks overly conservative and imbalanced.