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Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon says the membership have gone backwards since Mauricio Pochettino left.
The North London membership are presently underneath the management of Ange Postecoglou however stay inconsistent as tensions rise inside the fanbase.
Following massive wins over Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa not too long ago, the Lilywhites adopted it up by dropping at residence to Ipswich, the one Premier League staff who had but to file a victory.
Spurs additionally handed Crystal Palace their debut win for 2024-25, a lot to the frustration of followers.
And Lennon, who’s a fan like everybody else, says it’s irritating to look at the staff in the meanwhile.
Talking on the Planet Premier League podcast, he mentioned: “I wouldn’t say [Tottenham] have moved ahead.
“They’ve undoubtedly taken a number of steps again after [Mauricio] Pochettino. In latest occasions, with Ange [Postecoglou] coming in, I believe they’ve improved.
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“I do know they’ve been cold and hot this season, however for those who have a look at loads of the video games this season, for those who have a look at the likes of Leicester, that recreation they need to have gained.
“The Newcastle recreation they have been dominating possession so ought to have gained that, the one at Brighton additionally.
“These are small margins. For those who have a look at that now, take the factors into consideration, they’d be proper on the prime of the league.
“Because of this, for me, it’s so irritating watching them this season as a result of they’re so near being proper up with the highest boys. They need to be there within the prime three.”
There isn’t any doubting that on their day, Tottenham can beat any staff within the Premier League.
However Postecoglou’s strategies have been questioned, particularly when Spurs have been main video games however dropping factors as a result of their all-out-attack method.
Lennon added: “I undoubtedly consider there’s a wider concern [at Tottenham]. For those who have a look at these video games [where they have dropped points] – a number of the video games have been poor ending, however loads of the video games, for me, have been closing out the video games, stiffening up the midfield.
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“They’ve bought so many attacking gamers on the pitch on a regular basis and on this league, it’s so unforgiving, and also you’re going to concede probabilities and concede objectives and that’s what they’ve executed.
“For me, there are occasions after I’ve checked out it and mentioned we want two holding midfield gamers in there. We’re 2-0 up in opposition to Brighton, we don’t need to push our full-backs on to win three or 4.
“So for me, there are a number of tactical points that have to be checked out.”
Subsequent up for Spurs is a visit to Manchester Metropolis, a staff they famously beat on an everyday event.
However with Pep Guardiola and the champions hurting from 4 losses in a row, it could be their hardest take a look at of the season thus far.
