As a couple of aggregators have taken only half of the Spurs January transfer window plans stuff from this, I'm being tagged in replies about goalkeepers and attackers, so before others copy and paste the half, the full thing is below for those interested. https://t.co/mZBBojNUM0
Charlieโs Dad was a life-long #thfc fan and always went to games in the North Stand with his Son. He sadly passed away on the 13th December, aged 65.
Charlie has asked if we can get a clap for his father in the 65th minute today vs Wolves, to commemorate him. Thank you. ๐ค
โ Brought up on Futsal
โ Thrived in Leeds 'murderball' sessions
โ Known for humility
โ Being primed for a holding midfield role at Spurs
@jaydmharris speaks to those who witnessed the rise of Archie Gray, a star in the making.
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This defeat and performance is one too many for me. Regardless of the injuries we've gone to Palace, Forest and Bournemouth and not scored. Thrown away 2 goal leads to Brighton and Chelsea, conceded 6 at home. Our form, this year has been terrible.
A look at the Tottenham players still at risk of picking up a one-match ban for five yellow cards as we approach the halfway stage of the Premier League season. #THFC
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@LilywhiteLab The guy has so much ability that when he doesn't perform like that every week it becomes frustrating. He had alot more intensity last night compared to other games.
Archie Gray is 18. Heโs playing centre-back very capably. Heโs good at full-back. Heโs best in central midfield. Whichever position, he takes responsibility. Elite mentality. Brilliant signing by #THFC. And heโll get better and better. Heโs only 18. #TOTMUN
The current criticism of Timo Werner is that he shouldnโt be a Tottenham Hotspur player. The problem for Spurs is that Werner is very much a Spurs-type player. He showed against Rangers the traits that Ange Postecoglou is trying to rid from the squad, long-standing flaws in the clubโs culture, basically a lack of leadership and hunger to take responsibility under pressure. (although calling out a player in public is rarely wise. Criticise Werner for his mistakes to him in private and work with him on them).
Encouragingly for Spurs, young Archie Gray showed in trying circumstances that he could well have that strong character they need. Filling in at centre-back, he can also play full-back and central midfield (his best position). Heโs the future of Spurs midfield. But heโll play anywhere for the team. He๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝs that type of character. No surprise with Archie: the Gray family, Andy (father), Frank (grandfather) and Eddie (great uncle), all had a mental robustness as players. Some of the tackles that got put in on Leeds winger Eddie were brutal, and he took them, rode them, and marched on. Tottenhamโs recruitment has been questioned, especially the spend on youngsters but itโs not about age but character. Gray, 18, is Spursโ future, the on-loan Werner should be swiftly consigned to their past. #THFC #RANTOT
@caysiesienna2@Daily_Hotspur@Dan_KP I wouldn't say it's just him, that would be unfair. But, the intensity of the prem is completely different to anywhere else he's been.
@LeeMcQueen It's more about the lack of protection in front of them imo. If we had a defensively minded and capable midfielder in front of them to fill the gaps, then that would improve us tremendously in our system.
@Lilywhite_Rose 100% agree with this. No leaders or proper captains. When we conceded the equaliser the players' heads dropped. Nobody was encouraging them or showing leadership in that situation.