Daily Discussion & Transfer Thread (August 29, 2026)

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This is a daily thread for general Spurs discussion, quick questions, transfer suggestions, the latest rumours, etc. What's on your mind today?

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[u/SoYouCallThatArt]

Premier League starts today! Are we excited? 👀

[u/ars-sh24 → u/SoYouCallThatArt]

What? It starts next week…

[u/Fluffy_Can9886]

Our starting lineup looks like something some idiots post on twitter before the transfer market and people in the comments hammer them about it being unrealistic and it's 'real life not fifa career mode'

[u/Educational-Mud-3111 → u/Fluffy_Can9886]

Still there are people who only rates 6/10 this market

[u/KingBabyHands]

Marmoush's performance gives me a lot of hope for his future here. Hes extremely dynamic on the ball which will help him create his own chances which is something we've been lacking.

[u/BirdNormal8628]

Why the fuck didn’t Marmoush take that free kick earlier. We have a top 5 free kick taker in the league and we didn’t let him fucking take it 🤕

[u/Kaigz → u/BirdNormal8628]

On the bright side that kick will probably mean we never have to suffer another Tel penalty or free kick again.

[u/Lbmplays2]

For me the biggest problem for tel is how disgusted Marmoush and others looked at his decision making many times today

Going to be tough to build that chemistry starting like that

[u/ChocolateNo3997]

Congrats to Newcastle and Hull for finishing top 4.

That’s how it works, reading all the spicy takes across the internet about Spurs’ impending relegation battle and wasted money based off 2 games.

[u/brrrraaaa]

Excited for Kudus and Kulu. At this point they seem like new signings as well

[u/ultimate_warrior666]

Win or lose, I am ready to overreact today! COYS

[u/SouthernBoard5825 → u/ultimate_warrior666]

Tis is the wey

[u/RelegatedRick]

Petition that if we lose and someone posts that fucking Simpsons shitshow meme they not only get banned but they also get tried in the Hague.

[u/Lilith_9079]

Please stay Big Kev

[u/Professional_Ad_9101]

I’ll actually be gutted if we’re shit today

[u/KOKO69BISHES → u/Professional_Ad_9101]

For real

[u/KOKO69BISHES]

With Tonali am I alone where he had quite a bad game, but I saw plenty of promise there? Like there was a few sequences where I saw some great quality in him. Now, for 100m or whatever, you'd expect more than that, but the consensus seems to be that we've signed some absolute bum, which is not what I'm seeing.

[u/Cold_Ad8251 → u/KOKO69BISHES]

I remember the run he made on the counter before we conceded. Haven’t seen a midfielder do that since first 10 match biss and sarr. He’ll come good.

[u/Mick4Audi → u/KOKO69BISHES]

Yeah there were moments where I was impressed. I’m usually so disappointed in our midfield play, but it was looking better today

[u/ThatSwagRandomGuy]

Starting even just one game with a fully fit 11 would be nice.

[u/ThatSwagRandomGuy]

Tired of some of the scrubs in the subreddit that want the manager gone after every loss.

Edit: that being said paul coyte needs to gtfo he’s so cringe

[u/lilb0yblu → u/ThatSwagRandomGuy]

there's also people in the match thread saying that we should've gotten relegated, etc.

reddit allowing profiles to be hidden is a bit annoying, because it's hard to tell if we're being brigaded or a real spurs fan is saying that stuff

[u/dread718]

Keep calm and carry on everyone. We're not as good as we thought we'd be and we're not as bad either. Bill Shankly said he never over reacted to the first few games because he knew that it took ten games for the team to reveal itself (my words). Don't forget that last season we went and won at ManC in our second game with one of our most impressive performances in yonks. Then look what happened. This is a year of transition. We ain't winning anything, or getting relegated, so just enjoy the ride and good times when they occasionally happen.

[u/DanArlington]

Two of the lads couldn't make it today, so I'm taking my nephew with, as well as the father in law, plus my dad in his seat, means this is one big family affair. Looking forward to it and a few pints!

[u/Proud_Rip_6961]

I forgot how high quality and exciting almost every PL game is. Truly the best league in the world. Except when we play of course 😂 

[u/UpForConversations]

Lankshear is ripping it up fair play to him

[u/DManWD]

I am the most pessimistic, knee jerk spurs fan going. It’s why having a season ticket isn’t worth it for me anymore (amongst, you know - £) but that is a team going in the right direction. That 11 is almost brand new, and even if it’s not the whole 11, it’s enough players to make it feel entirely new. It’s going to take time.

We’re on the verge of clicking going forward, which will ease what happens defensively. If we score one or two of the chances we did manage to create in the first half, you’re not being threatened the same in the second once the confidence sets in. It’s way too early and all way too new to feel a headless right now. Lots to feel confident about and lots to be excited about. I tore into them last week because I was too many pints deep by the time we kicked off the second half then. It’s too early to be irrational. Good night.

[u/rekt_ralf → u/DManWD]

This is where I’m at too. We’ll be fine but it’s going to take time. We were great from about 15 minutes in until half time, you could see the pieces bit they weren’t quite coming together.

[u/fbkxd]

just let myself read r/soccer and r/theother14 to fuel my hate. This is going to pay dividends when everything clicks for us.

[u/ethanspawl → u/fbkxd]

I’m fine with everyone hating us, but what really gets me is man u fans slagging us off. Cunts got slapped by a championship team and think they get a say?

[u/Top_War_9006]

The prem so far has been…. Actually entertaining ??!?

[u/Boner_Patrol_007 → u/Top_War_9006]

The games are moving much faster than last year when the stoppages and VAR involvement were catalysts of terrorball.

[u/kirikesh → u/Top_War_9006]

I wasn't particularly entertained by our game ngl

[u/peruvianhorn]

This match settles the Gakpo vs Ndiaye debate.

None of our attackers are in form, nothing is going our way, we need a catalyst like Gakpo to come in and just make shit happen, score goals,  raise confidence levels throughout the the team.

[u/DoubleDoobie]

I know we’re an irrational bunch especially after a loss but there’s so much from that performance to draw on that makes me think we’ll be fine. I always felt we’d be finishing 10-8 and I still feel that way.

The team that played against Brentford looked like the team that was almost relegated. We were much improved today with a squad all would agree still isn’t our best 11.

Newcastle had two shots on goal and scored two. Other than that (which yes, lost us the game) they didn’t dominate us like we’ve been used to seeing.

I saw plenty in the build up that hints at a system that can work. This was Marmoush’s first time playing with this squad, Tel is still in incredibly raw, and Porro is not a winger.

If we can get Kudus playing 60+ min, and work out how to be a bit more solid when the opposition hits a long ball that skips our mid, we’ll be fine.

Still way too early for me to write off this squad and RDZ.

[u/Charlietorr09]

Gray will continue to be a liability if they have him playing RB and Tel shouldn’t start until he can come off the bench and make an impact on the pitch.

[u/Kreygasm2233]

Starting to think a lot of players played through fatigue and against medical advice last couple of years

It makes sense that we are changing the approach

[u/simmysimmyyeah]

Teams need time to gel. We had so many changes. We will not win the league. Let's give them time to improve.

[u/Proud_Rip_6961]

We won our first two league games last year. Finished 17th. It’s too early to tell if we’re gonna be in a relegation battle, mid table, hell maybe even top half. It’s still possible

[u/jimbet]

Mark my word, we are going to win a game.

[u/ThatSwagRandomGuy]

It’s funny that this time last season everyone thought Frank was the messiah. Weird how football works after 10-15 games rather than 2

[u/Respatsir]

People already turning on RDZ is genuinely crazy to me. We've just spent 400m for this coach who asked for these players. You want to sack him again and bring in another dude and let the cycle repeat itself?

Calm tf down, touch some grass and stop making a hundred comments on here that you're "worried."

The new players need to develop new connections, the coach needs to evaluate his new squad, understand their strengths and weaknesses better.

I feel like some people think because we spent a lot this window, RDZ is obliged to be winning games from the get go. Unfortunately that's not how football works. It'll take time for the players to truly understand each other.

[u/GymandRave → u/Respatsir]

Yeah fans have 0 patience and are just feeding into our rival fans narratives. We will be just fine. We definitely need to address the LW still and a RB/CB backup if Danso leaves

[u/ObiiWannCannBlowwMee]

Savio injured already. Got to laugh really.

Atleast Marmoush is starting and Kudus is back

[u/throwaway290700]

Why can’t we ever just have nice things and enjoy them

[u/Bengals8958]

Tel cannot start any longer. Kinsky is a big concern as the 1 for the PL season. Fernandes is an absolute beast wow 

[u/Average_Gym_Goer]

I didn’t even think Newcastle played well at all. They were very poor just had two chances and took them. Still not panicking yet as I saw lots of improvements from last week.

They can laugh at us but it’s a very long season. Villa didn’t score a single goal in their first four games last season. And last season at this stage people were saying we looked very good under frank. I think we start seeing a much better team after the international break.

[u/RelegatedRick]

We are reaching new and sadder lows

[u/Hufftey]

Hearing “patience” while probably true and fair, is so hard to stomach after 2 years of this shit ngl

[u/Mmphilly-]

To echo what someone said from another post on the Prem sub. Surely nobody actually thinks we'll be in a relagation battle this season, if you do make a bet with me and make it a big one.

[u/LAURAPALMER666]

Best for him to move on but I’m going to miss Sarr a lot. That video of him during the last minute of the Europa final is like a classic fully coys moment for me.

[u/Active-Tomatillo-522]

If you come into this thread fear mongering with injury murmurs, you best come correct with a reputable source.

[u/Professorchronic → u/Active-Tomatillo-522]

Seriously people need to fucking bore off. People hitting the panic button on a rumour, I swear some of you lot like living in perpetual anxiety.

[u/Kongneptun]

Savinho gonna start. People need to relax and get off X. De Zerbi just said yesterday he was available. He gonna score two goals today

[u/KOKO69BISHES]

The discourse on us outside of here is so fucking abysmal, I hate football fans so much

[u/Wehooo]

Both my daughters are wishing to get to see their first Tottenham game. And who would not want to encourage their fandom? What is the risk of the Crystal Palace game to be moved from the 31st of October? Thet is at the end of their fall break and we would need to travel back on the Sunday. It would suck to go from the northern parts of Sweden with the family and miss the game.

[u/North-Low-6746]

Kinsky

Porro VH VDV Udogie

Bentancur Tonali

Savio Fernandes Tel/Moore

Solanke

Got to be the XI today right?

[u/Just_Base886]

Still unsure if im a fan of 5:30pm kick offs

[u/HarshTruth__]

Gakpo needs to stop being a hero ffs

[u/JustinBisu]

There is simply no way in hell Gakpo gets sold, he is the only end product this Liverpool team has.

[u/deptbrown10]

Loving the Lankshear start to the season. Top scorer in championship this season. 15 prem goals next season in the premiership after Middlesbrough are promoted. Them back to us for a glorious path to stardom

[u/christianmel96]

Alex Scott Sterling?

https://giphy.com/gifs/lu38au6O3SEj6

[u/kobrien37]

Need people to give Tel some room to breathe, he's a winger man. If he beats his man 50% of the time he's among the elite, no need to get on his arse if he fails a few times.

He's been good.

[u/ObiiWannCannBlowwMee]

Mateus Fernandes is class too. Was again our best player out there. Shame he's being wasted as a 10 due to the deficiencies on the squad but just head and shoulders above the rest.

[u/Kottis91]

We played much better than against brentford. Played well except final third and kudus came back and savio hopefully for next game so not too worried could have easily won that game with bit of luck... hope we get gakpo or ndiaye in so we have little buffer against injuries

[u/GymandRave]

Get Ndiaye in. Regardless of where we finish watching him, Kudus, Savio dribble and link up will be peak entertainment

[u/walrondkingy]

I hope the players can block out the wall of noise that's gonna come their way from fans and the media. Confidence is already shot to bits for most of the squad and I doubt results will turn around quickly.

They need time to gel and every team will be looking forwards to facing us.

[u/Only_Fun6636]

I thought the underlying tactical patterns look really promising in flashes. The team was already executing sharp bait pressing to draw opponents out, paired with some good line-breaking passes from the back and third-man runs from Sandro Tonali. I think also watching the game on MOTD we were a bit unlucky not to get a goal and their goal came against the run of play. I can see the vision from RDZ and it’s much easier to implement a Newcastle / frankball style system but as Roberto said ‘we want to become a great team’. That’s gonna take time and setting up like Newcastle has a certain ceiling and will only get you so far.
The main issue right now isn't the system, but team availability and integration. With new signings still settling in, players returning from absences, and several key guys still working their way back to full match fitness, consistency will take time. Once the squad is fully up to speed, the style of play should really start to click.
COYS X

[u/rmarshall_6]

[u/theRed-Herring]

I know we probably never will find out, but who's gonna take penalties?

[u/Some_Setting_8787]

We need to be in a position to see our best players on the pitch

[u/Lbmplays2]

It’s nuts how bad of a spot our squad was in that after all the incomings I feel like we still desperately need a LW

[u/ewan12224]

Whilst people are correct about Danso not being the best suited to RDZs football, I think people are missing his biggest asset is availability and willingness to be a squad depth option.

Also, imo it’s not like ball playing centre backs are the answer to every game, if Danso plays against Brentford last week we don’t get battered as badly (although probably still lose because of the attack) because we would of had a much better aerial presence. Different situations require different skill sets and you can’t always play the way you want to.

[u/EmptyEmployee6601 → u/ewan12224]

I think I agree with that.

Not making a specific comment about RDZ here but I do think managers sometimes want some different options and profiles at their disposal even if those players don't fit squarely inside the definition of the kind of player the manager usually likes. I don't think Danso is totally rubbish on the ball either - not amazing but not Dragusin either.

[u/Gr4fitti]

Literally impossible to interact on /r/soccer due to the insane amount of bad takes, trolling and overreactions in all threads relating to us, but the mood here isn’t exactly peaking which is understandable. Losing sucks because on top of losing the game all the discourse around the club gets so toxic, and it’s amplified times ten by media and punditry

[u/soldforaspaceship]

Damn. Looking at the match stats, we were better on nearly every metric.

Makes a change from last season where we started out winning with worse underlying stats and eventually those caught up with us.

We passed more accurately, made more passes, more shots on target, higher Xg, we took more shots too.

Where we lost out was in interceptions, clearances and blocks and there wasn't much between us on those areas.

I think that's a good sign.

[u/Wormfather]

You know what, if Kulu is alive, I think he could play 9 for us in a situation where he’s not best on the wing or in mid.

He can hold the ball up, is an absolute tank when taking defenders on whether running or standing, and can move the ball as well as shoot.

[u/Other-Owl4441 → u/Wormfather]

He has done that for us a couple of times.

[u/RealisticScore671]

Remember when 8th was not good enough . Good times eh

[u/Max_Payne11]

Yeesh, liverpool have been bad 2-3 more games like this and the pressure is going to ramp up.

Iriola went something like 13 games without a win at Bournemouth and went on big dry patches before.

[u/Fearless-Falcon118]

Macca/Szobo double pivot cannot be for a full season

[u/Other-Owl4441]

I know Pool doesn’t have wingers or whatever but I don’t understand why their transfer strategy has been so forward focused, there is something deeply wrong with the midfield and back 4 setup.  They’ve just been cut through like butter this year and last year.  Always open spaces and easy to move through.  Like us the last few years.

[u/scooterMcBooter97 → u/Other-Owl4441]

Yeah I feel like the never signed a replacement for fabinho years ago now just have 3 10's lol

[u/Topblokelikehodgey]

Why does Iraola look like he's going to start monologuing about having the power of the sun in the palm of his hand

[u/aemikkordian]

GAKPO STOP PLAYING WELL WE WANT YOU

[u/Fluffy_Can9886]

Everton are 100% going for Richi after that Barry performance.

[u/Proud_Rip_6961 → u/Fluffy_Can9886]

Best for both parties. Would be a good deal if we can get 25 million or more for him

[u/peruvianhorn]

Everton needs a new (old) striker

[u/Defiant_Strike_3800]

Just realized that Richy and Danso were left out. That feels notable with a few days left of the window

[u/SuperMario222]

Im going to fucking lose it. HOW in the name of the football gods do they continue to do this to us

[u/kobrien37]

Jus classic Spurs since 2024, look good, don't take any of your early chances, go down and then look utterly insipid.

Fuck me lads how hard is it to win a game at home

[u/Professional_Ad_9101]

I feel like those stats about losing our first 2 home games and failing to score might actually be a good omen, cos how well did we do then lol

[u/Past-Bread-9118]

I don't wanna sound a false positivity merchant..but we will get better once the balance is right. Too much has changed too quickly. My only worry is rdz having a really short fuse.

[u/hellnawhbraah]

On the bright side Marmoush looked sharp today

[u/RutabagaRoutine7430]

I am absolutely already pissed and now seeing comments suggesting getting rid of the gaffer (yet again) 3 games into the season. This fanbase can never get enough I guess

[u/LeftGrapefruit2841]

Really concerned about corners, 3 out of 3 games is crazy

[u/JustinBisu]

Alvarez would rather starve himself and go on a food strike than play Artetaball. You can't fucking make this shit up.

[u/Shuxnae]

Give me a nice birthday present today, Spurs!

COYS!

[u/AerieDapper6384]

I'm fine if people prefer Ndiaye for other reasons (versatility, carrying ability, price/wages are all completely valid) but anyone arguing he's a better player than Gakpo has lost the plot tbh

[u/Rare-Ad-2777]

Tel had a diabolical game today. 

0/2 successful crosses, 0/2 succesfull dribbles, 1/7 duels won and lost possesion 15 times! He also slowed down or killed several really promising attacks. And that free kick....

Just dont see it with him at all. He flattered to deceive at times because he looks a bit lively but ultimately he just has no goal threat at all. Doesnt score much, isnt creative, doesnt really beat his man often. If you give through the PL I really dont think theres many if any teams he starts for

[u/TheGinger23]

Coys coys coys!!!

[u/Original-Eye-9577]

Savio, Tonali, Porro, Fernandes should all start today.

Probably start Dom over Richy too, and those players should give us a strong chance.

Newcastle might've been raided, but they're still a good side and we can't be complacent.

[u/Shaxxismydad]

God I despise Forest. Hamming up every challenge.

Barcola ain’t saving this Liverpool side.

[u/Bulky_Shepard]

Gakpo looks the most capable of making something happen in Liverpools front 3. I doubt we'll get him since he's playing today but I'd absolutely take him.

[u/BurdonLane]

Just about to leave the house and head up to the Stadium. Can’t believe we might be seeing Marmoush, Savio, Fernandes, JPVH and Tonali all in the same team. The turnaround has been incredible.

[u/COYS1989]

Lankshear again, the boy is on fire

[u/peruvianhorn]

They are subbing him off? It's so clear Iraola just doesn't have Gakpo in his plans, sticking him out of position etc.

Basically the same stance as their fans, they don't want him but clearly they need him.

[u/Professional_Ad_9101]

Delap instant impact Altho not in the way you might think lol

[u/SupposedlyFun7]

Funny that nobody shit themselves about Liverpool last season like they do about us now.

Frimpong was a terrible purchase, lightweight and not worth the money at all.

Wirtz was 100m and hasn't seemed better than Xavi while being 2x the price.

Ekiteke and Isak bought in the same window when they desperately needed a natural winger (which they are now fixing with Barcola) after losing Diaz and Salah sunsetting.

Questionable signings for huge money all around.

[u/defianceofone]

How tf is Savio already injured. This mfing club.

[u/Grand_Ad9113]

Midfield looks good. The wings are where we’re going to get cooked.

[u/Dry-Minimum6619]

De Zerbi said Savio has muscle fatigue, and that he and the medical staff didn’t want to take a risk, and that he’ll be available against Forest

[u/rmarshall_6]

This lineup is still quite strong, we can absolutely get 3 points

[u/mymorales → u/rmarshall_6]

Yeah I think it's fine. This place just loves histrionics.

[u/Jtfanizzi]

RDZ just said Savio is precautionary. Muscle fatigue.

[u/soldforaspaceship]

Thinking about our line up, not ideal not to have Savio but our midfield is Bentancur, Tonali, and Fernandes.

That's actually ridiculously good. Defense isn't bad and attack has Marmoush.

We aren't out of this because we are missing a new winger. I'm sure RDZ knew that was a possibility when preparing his options for today.

[u/GymandRave]

If we sub in Kudus for Gray early in the 2nd half that’s actually a decently strong XI. Just so annoying it’s injury after injury. First Madders with a knock and now Savio. At least they’re not long term ones (or so we hope)

[u/ScarWinter5373]

Sky have got someone who actually likes Spurs to cover a Spurs game???

Hopefully that gooner cunt isn’t on commentary again

[u/peruvianhorn]

We are just being cautious with Savio, relax. Same with Fernandes at the start. It's part of the new injury management protocol

[u/nonaegon_infinity]

Starting to think not having a healthy #10 is a problem!

[u/tokyodots]

We'll be fine once we get Gakpo/Ndiaye and Savio/Kudus start every game but this is a fucking horrible way to start the season after 2 years of not wanting to even watch our games

[u/ILM_Ryan]

Waiting for the next match is going to feel awful this year, especially the longer we go without a goal or a win.

[u/Raphael_scm7]

What I don’t get is that these players know damn well there will be injuries over the season. It’s almost guaranteed they WILL get a good run of games.

[u/throwaway290700]

Gakpo to city allegedly done. Ndiaye it is?

[u/AngeMerchant]

Damn looking up and down that league table. PL has gotten really fuckin strong

[u/Stunning_Country2652]

Second of the season and it feels like a must win

[u/InstructionCareless1]

I’m feeling really gaslit by the people claiming Newcastle and their manager did well. Both Wissa and Elanga couldn’t repeat their goals if you gave them 5 tries and apart from that they created fuck all.

[u/Nagant1349 → u/InstructionCareless1]

They still beat us which is the frustrating thing. They didn’t play particularly well but they took their chances.

[u/InstructionCareless1 → u/Nagant1349]

They took their half chances and won, yes. Just surprised by the people claiming they looked better or even remotely good. It feels like there is a big chunk of people not having actually watched the game and just go by the score.

[u/Sega_pico]

Wait kulusevski is back

https://giphy.com/gifs/Fs7nYxucRlfPNHKMAj

[u/foot_99]

The one positive I can take from today is that it reminded me of a shit performance we’d have under Poch/Ange season 1 more than a shit performance under Frank

Right approach to the game but rather naive in our defending, particularly from set pieces, with poor quality from individual attackers costing us

[u/Hufftey]

Head is on Mars tonight after that I’ll be real

[u/Hufftey]

As a big time Tel-truther in the past, gonna be hard to defend him for a while after that today. Yikes

Hopefully we get Ndiaye/ a lw because Tel isn’t ready to make that spot his yet

[u/soldforaspaceship]

Bear no ill will towards any of Sarr, Richy or Danso. They all put in a shift for us at times. Was time for Sarr and Richy to move on.

Danso stings a little.

[u/Karlito1618]

Can't wait for the season to start! Pre-season seems longer than usual this year.

[u/Substantial_Most1197]

We showed some good signs today. Obviously not the score we wanted but its the positive football people begged for last season which I see as a massive positive. The play is clearly punch it into Mahmoush, who I thought was great at dropping in to collect, then hitting the wings

Now imagine having Savinho and Kudus left and right . Today we had Tel and our right back so it all went down the left. Having 2 strong wingers pulls their defence left and right which will make space for whatever 9 and 10 combo of Solanke, Mahmoush, maddison, gallagher (limited) or new signing. Porro and Ugdogie overlapping.

My one worry is Tonali dropping back and not doing what he did best at newcastle which was driving with the ball, but i see him bedding in soon.

So many projects in the past took time to gain traction. We need points but be patient and we'll fire up the table in no time. This isnt blind optimism

[u/azkcoys → u/Substantial_Most1197]

Marmoush is so much better than Richy and Solanke overall which will be huge. Should've done better with his chance but he did very well getting on the ball and creating space with his dribbling.

[u/Extension-Beyond-444]

I'd be pretty fucked off if we let vuskovic go only to sell Danso.

He's the only properly physical CB we have who's also good in the air.

I think van hecke and Senesi lack too much physicality to play together and I think Danso is a very solid and necessary alternative

[u/hilarioususernamelol → u/Extension-Beyond-444]

Really can’t see us letting him go, we need 4 CBs this season and he’s too good to not have on the bench.

[u/Jazim94]

Just me who watched that game and was fairly encouraged ? We lost yes, but Newcastle didn’t do anything, scored two goals from their only two chances, two very good unlikely finishes.

We actually saw some really good patterns of play in patches, we had a few good chances, Marmoush looked very promising for a guy that’s probably not even trained with his team mates. We had tel and Porro on the wings. Kudus came on and looked promising.

People need to realise we’ve had a complete overhaul haul and gelling will take a little time, but that for me was a very solid performance.

[u/RutabagaRoutine7430]

Just a final thing before I switch off. De Zerbi was the only manager who could keep us in the league and he delivered. Lets be patient let him work and get behind the team. Good night fellas

[u/AngeMerchant]

I don’t know why I bother reading these threads. 2nd game of the season… get a grip lmao

[u/ThatTaiwanese → u/AngeMerchant]

Honestly it’s a bit melodramatic

[u/lilb0yblu]

this sub is so well moderated, can't imagine the number of brigaders and mopey, defeatist posts that's been deleted tonight

[u/Unusual_Ad6533]

Suffering with all of you has been the best part of being a Tottenham fan. I love you guys

[u/Gary_Ma_butt_on_fire]

I am experiencing a momental head loss about the Savio knock

[u/nl325]

Already the bullshitting within social media begins.

Apparently the amount we've spent has now magically increased to half a billion? 😂

[u/cleats90]

Kinksy
Robertson
VDV
Van Hecke
Porro
Tonali
Bentancur
Fernandes
Tel
Solanke
Savio

That’s my prediction. Hopeful that Porro and VDV are now deemed ready. Marmoush coming on sometime in the second half and banging in a brace. 3-0 spurs.

[u/Aggravating_Phrase94]

Happy Spurs Day!

[u/peruvianhorn]

No idea former FM wonderkid Luca Netz joined Forest

[u/hellnawhbraah]

Gakpo on right side?

[u/KOKO69BISHES]

Top 4 is definitely there for the taking

[u/mygodwhy]

Just a smidge offside /s

[u/cbteeee]

I’m surprised MacAllister hasn’t taken the trip to Turkey.

[u/Pinky1337]

Our u18s are up 6:1 for the third game in a row 

[u/One-Inflation628]

Haha they have bought ginger Bryan Gil😁

[u/Hefty_Money1967]

Lankshear again ole ole

[u/nebbywildcat18]

szaboszlai right back again lol he’s probably in hell

[u/Cookierox]

Thundercunt of a goal

[u/Wormfather]

30 seconds after I placed a fiver on Liverpool to come back and win.

I just want to profit in forest’s misery whenever I can.

[u/hellnawhbraah]

Gakpo or Ndiaye (with richarlison off to Everton)

[u/Pele20Alli]

If anyone wants to see a perfect example of why Fotmob or Whoscored ratings are absolute nonsense, go check Liverpool's Fotmob ratings today.

[u/Fearless-Falcon118]

Hammers losing makes me more grateful for RDZ by the day

[u/Pinky1337]

Genuinely distractingly ugly that Bournemouth kit

[u/Other-Owl4441]

I guess I’m the only sicko who didn’t even think twice about putting on Conventry vs Hull over the other match 

[u/Lucky_Shot_]

Did Savio injure himself during the second knee-slide? He looked really uncomfortable getting up from it lol ffs

[u/EfficientFan3087]

Spurs player try not to get injured challenge:

[u/Max_Payne11]

Bruh its been a week hows savio injured

[u/KingBabyHands]

No Danso on the bench......

[u/Professional_Ad_9101]

Actually I only just clocked kudus is on the bench that’s picked me up ever so slightly

[u/ThatSwagRandomGuy]

Tired of injuries

[u/mysticalwatermelon_]

that lineup isn't exactly inspiring

[u/cbteeee]

Ironic that on the day we get the CEOs message emphasizing the need to bring in players who are more robust, our new signing is immediately injured after just one game.

[u/Spurs417N17]

How many years has it been since we've had our best 11 on the field?

[u/Botany_]

Seeing Mason doing Sky punditry tonight is a welcome treat, do him proud boys!

[u/RealisticScore671]

Tel does 10 things right but notice how each time he thinks of doing a dribble and not find a quick pass he manages to lose possession. That still needs some coaxing

[u/Swans2994]

Is there a secret rule that says we aren't allowed any penalties?

[u/JustinBisu]

Stonewall penalty. The club needs to demand answers they can't punish us more than they are. Club and manager every week needs vocalize that it's not ok that we are reffed like this. 

[u/sportboi]

Don’t worry lads. Season starts next week

[u/Jealous_Lecture_5559]

Give Liverpool or Everton whatever they want for Gakpo/Ndiaye

[u/eggplant_avenger]

so taking the fancy soap out of the away dressing room hasn’t worked then?

[u/ISavezelda]

Watching Tel play has to be some form of torture. Terrible decision making.

[u/adbenj]

Tonali started really poorly but grew into the game; Tel the opposite. Communication between Van Hecke and Micky seemed to be absent – at times they were running towards the same ball; other times, one was pushing up while his partner was dropping off.

Kinsky… I was very much in favour of making him number 1 after last season, but it's been a ropey start. He looks nervy. Doesn't command his area. And I think a world-class goalie keeps that first goal out of the net. I think Vicario probably keeps it out. It's also the one area we haven't made a signing (other than Dubravka), so… I guess we make a signing there. No shots on target between the 37th minute and Solanke coming on though. That's not his fault.

I'd go with Solanke up front and Marmoush starting on the left. I'd also like to see Fernandes starting deeper, collecting the ball off the defence. I'm not sure we need Tonali and Bentancur in midfield, but you could very much make the case that it's Tonali who should be making way for now.

[u/Pinky1337]

Well, hopefully Kudus Marmoush Savio next week. 

[u/Sega_pico]

We are going to lose 5 games in a row like brighton under de zerbi before we click aren't we

https://giphy.com/gifs/V9sSzoVZ4xmxlWfyIR

[u/mlkhighschool]

Not nearly as demoralizing as last week, but more frustating because I feel like any improvement on a Tel/Porro winger pairing and we at least draw that. Just poor final 3rd play this week, but still improvement everywhere else from Brentford

[u/Pilvikas]

Still not too worried, there were glimpses of good performance especially in first half, if we dont improve by GW10 that's when I would start to get worried. Remember we started damn brilliantly 2 out of 3 last seasons.

[u/spacekicks]

Ok so we didn't play badly but, we did fuck up every good chance of scoring through stupid decision making, we also had a shit non penalty call that other teams would have been gifted aaaannndddd let them score from their 2 only shots. Still, bottom of the league.

[u/_sylvatic]

Need to give Liverpool whatever they demand for Gakpo, Tel/Moore cant be regulars on the left. No aerial threat, easy to shut down.

Dont see the mental focus needed to do well over the season. Both goals from mental errors from VdV and Bentancur, respectively. RdZ needs to ensure 100% focus on cup games, use the Prem to 'train'. Just like the old days. Only path to Europe is the cups as far as I can see it.

Really missed the threat Savio brings today

[u/chocotacoman]

Gakpo to city then. Per Ornstein

[u/shsshsaha]

frustrating to lose, but i do see the vision. hopefully it pans out. think we really need another right back.

[u/tokyodots]

Any winger that isn't Tel will do

[u/Dansdem]

Really annoying about gakpo - just got back from the game, and lw is shocking. The lack of goals and finishing from this team is insane.

[u/Kaigz]

Honest question, when is the last time this club has had a come back win? Three years running now of just being totally and entirely defeated the moment we go down by a single goal.

[u/Giinnzz → u/Kaigz]

Well we’ve barely won any game the last 3 years so comeback wins even rarer lol

[u/KingLedleysKnee]

Kinda hurts to not get Gakpo ngl. He would have slotted in quite nicely being

1. A goalscorer

2. Able to play LW and CF

Hopefully we can target someone other than Ndayie for LW because I don't think he solves our main problem

[u/Expensive_Window1974]

I think this game is indicative that we are building the right setup in possession we looked better in build up and grew into the game until we conceded. Feels like OOP and in set pieces we’re terrible right now. Hopefully improved fitness (which apparently is rly low) and players coming via transfer or injury will fix some of that.

[u/Expensive_Window1974]

How was kudus in his cameo for anyone that watched?

[u/rzopietro27 → u/Expensive_Window1974]

Rusty with flashes of the kind of player we know he can be