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Football Weekly The sorry Spurs spiral continues – Football Weekly
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Feb 11, 2026 Mark Langdon, Racing Post journalist offering sharp match and managerial analysis, and Jacob Steinberg, Guardian football writer and tactician, break down Tottenham’s alarming slide and managerial questions. They dissect Spurs’ defensive collapse and dressing-room mood. They also review Newcastle’s away win, West Ham’s late revival, Chelsea’s squandered lead and wider league implications.
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Tottenham's Crisis Goes Beyond Injuries
- Tottenham are performing with worrying apathy and could slide into a relegation battle if they don't change course.
- Jacob Steinberg and Barry Glendenning say results and attitude suggest the problem runs deeper than injuries or Thomas Frank alone.
Define Long-Term Direction Before Hiring
- If Spurs sack Thomas Frank, they must recruit a clear long-term plan rather than a short-term 'anybody' fix.
- Barry Glendenning and Mark Langdon urge the club to define the next season's direction before appointing a successor.
Basic Defensive Failings Are Fatal
- Poor defensive basics and weak intensity underpinned Spurs' defeat to Newcastle.
- Jacob Steinberg highlights simple mistakes like not stopping crosses and lacking fight as decisive issues.