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League Cup draw - Liverpool v Spurs.

Two teams in transition with excellent squads.

Should be a good game! #COYS

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𝗟𝗖: 𝗦𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝟱-𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 👌

A second strength Charlton proved a tonic for a Spurs side only making three changes from the Brentford defeat.

RDZ clearly looking to build partnerships on the pitch early on and embed some confidence throughout.

A win is a win, and a first goal for Savinho always a boost.

The naysayers will say "it's only Charlton reserves". I say we can only beat what's in front of us, and we were taken to extra time by Tamworth not so long ago.

A positive performance, backed by a positive result. Like this post if you agree!

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@nataliesawyer I forgot you were a Brentford supporter! Have you recorded your delight for Talksport to compile against the reaction from @Mrjamieohara1? 😂

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Savinho is days away, and a loan to buy for £50m for Marmoush. A £135m double swoop from City is in its latter stages.

And yet, columnists and experts are already questioning the value?

They aren't even through the door. Let them play a season!

Same to all Spurs fans - let Van Hecke, Senesi, Fernandes, Robertson etc play a season before you rip them apart.

All good things take time.

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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣: 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝘃 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻
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I would like to see a similar line up to the side against Brentford. Let's get some cohesion amongst the players and start putting in the building blocks of an actual playing team.

The only change I would make is Fernandes for Gallagher. Fernandes acting as the traditional attacking centre mid (10), with Gallagher slotting alongside Tonali as a box to box (8).

Kinsky

Gray
Van Hecke
Senesi
Robertson

Tonali
Gallagher

Moore
Fernandes
Tel

Richarlison

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗽: 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺 2-1 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻

Charlton will pose a stern test, having started their Championship campaign brightly with two wins from two, including an away victory against West Ham. They should not be underestimated, which is why we need a consistent line up. A victory for Spurs will build some confidence and provide more insight for RDZ as to who can play well together.

My question to you? Will we beat Charlton and progress to the next round? Vote below!

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@Talking_spurss Don't bite. It's not an agenda when its unintelligible swill.

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This start for Bergvall should be considered his opportunity to sell himself, since he clearly wants to leave.

He hasn't done himself any favours with his performance, and RDZ now has an excellent excuse to reduce his chances of playing time.

Fernandes got 45mins under his belt competitively, but in a side where we won't see RDZ first choice XI for a few months yet.

This project needs time - and a lot of training sessions on the fundamentals.

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@TNSF_ We should expect similar results over the coming weeks when we cannot carry out the fundamentals, allow players to work cohesively and approach match fitness across the board.

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@SpursMiracle I wouldn't waste your time.

You would be better off logging every time a Spurs player doesn't check over his shoulder with the opposition on the attack.

Your list will be much longer, much quicker.

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@pokeefe1 The fundamentals weren't there today against a very settled and very confident and front footed Brentford side.

Don't be surprised to see more results like this in the coming weeks until the new players gel and RDZ and his team can get some more training sessions in place.

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@BhotspurMj @HotspurLane This is a very clear point that needs to be screamed.

We made basic errors, any PL side with fluidity and aggression in the attack will create a similar outcome.

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@hellwelovespurs I hope the players and coaching staff don't rely on referees to perform for us.

The players need to first.

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@Arthur09235519 A very fair and balanced post, we need more of this within our fanbase. All I tend to see is massive overreaction and personal insults.

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None of us see what these players are like behind the scenes, in training, the relationships they have within the squad, the levels of respect.

All we have is what we see for 90 minutes.

I think what we can all agree upon, is that we haven't had a 'leader' who inspired, organised and motivated others since Ledley King.

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@SkySportsPL Pretty sure RDZ would be criticised if he had played all the new signings and all the players who aren't quite match fit yet for a similar result. 🤔

Redknapp impression farming for Sly Sports.

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There is a lot of over reaction to today's game. We are all aware there are players in our squad that have had enough time to prove they are up to standards, but are not. We cannot magically replace them - this takes time, and in our case, a lot of money.

The players need to focus on the basics - my match analysis tomorrow morning will provide more detail.

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@G_Nathaniel1 @TheAthleticFC Brentford's first XI today contained one new signing. Tottenham's defensive half contained 4 new names alone. Tottenham's back four has never played together in a competitive match.

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RDZ isn't going to slam Bergvall over one performance. He trusts him enough to start the match, maybe the first few, at least until the new signings hit match fitness and begin to bed into the side.

We need to remember that Bergvall actively wants to leave. If anything, he will be disappointed in his own performance as he has done little to sell himself to potential suitors.

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On fitness in the starting line-up: "I don't think there's any excuses to be honest."

Archie Gray during his first post match interview as Spurs captain.

Love the honesty. For his age, he displays maturity, which goes towards RDZ decision to make him one of the captains.

The next step as Tottenham captain is to inspire, and organise. Two things this side desperately need.

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