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  1. 'Fans will have their opinion and criticise, and rightly so'published at 17:34 19 January

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    Tottenham midfielder James Maddison spoke about Spur's performance to Sky Sports after today's game: "Too little too late, wasn't it? We're in a tough moment there's no denying it. It was a tough afternoon.

    "They were quite direct but we should do better for the goals. We need to be more resilient, tougher to score against really, collectively. It was a tough first half.

    "We're in a tough moment with a very depleted squad. There is no excuse for the first half. The message at half time was to be resilient and take a bit of pride and we nearly got back it into but it was too little too late. It was a tough afternoon.

    "We had 11 fit senior players ready to start. There is context to it. Despite that, the first half was unacceptable. The fans will have their opinion and criticise, and rightly so. We just have to stare that in the face and take it on the chin. They probably don't want to see me talking too much, they want to a see a reaction and we've got an opportunity to do that at Hoffenheim on Thursday."

  2. 'I haven't lost belief or determination to turn it around'published at 16:47 19 January

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    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been talking to Sky Sports after today's loss: "It is a difficult result. We struggled to really get in the game in the first half and that gave Everton and momentum. We gave ourselves a mountain to climb but the players certainly tried to claw the game back but we just fell short.

    "We couldn't really take control of the game. We struggled to get any traction in terms of with and without the ball and that allowed to get in behind us. We had some chances where we probably should have capitalised early on, but in the end it wasn't enough.

    "We are pretty stretched. We literally had 11 players fit enough to start the game. We weren't in total control of our organisation and Everton capitalised on that and we paid the price for it. Radu [Dragusin] had to come off because of the deep cut and restructure.

    "Second half we had the fair share of the game. We started strongly and I thought Richarlison made a difference and a presence and Mikey Moore gave us something on the left."

    On the transfer market: "There will be urgency but it doesn't need me to say it, everybody can see that. I have no issues with how the club are going about it, they are working hard and trying to find solutions. These players need help that is for sure and hopefully over the next 10 days or so we'll find a solution. It is really tricky, we're not the only ones in the market. The club are trying hard."

    Does your faith waiver? "No it doesn't. If you look at the situation we're in, it will eventually dissipate. I certainly hope and believe it will. We'll give ourselves the opportunity to get consistency in performance and results. I certainly haven't lost belief or determination to turn it around and the players showed in the second half that they haven't either."

  3. Everton 3-2 Tottenham: Did you know?published at 16:23 19 January

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    Tottenham Hotspur have lost each of their first three Premier League matches of a calendar year for the first time since a run of seven in 1994.

    This was Tottenham's 12th defeat in the Premier League this season, making it only the sixth season that Spurs have lost as many 12 games from their first 22 matches of a league season, and the first since 1997-98 (also 12 defeats).

  4. Sutton's predictions: Everton v Tottenhampublished at 11:03 19 January

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    Sean Dyche was accused of being too defensive-minded before he got sacked last week, but Everton got a little bit stuck between being hard to beat and pushing for a goal when they lost to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

    It meant they were quite open and, although David Moyes' side had chances, Villa really should have won by more than one goal.

    I think it will be a similar story here, where Everton's approach will be different because they are at home.

    If they were away, I think they would be happy to sit in and soak up pressure, but they might be a little bit more expansive at Goodison Park, and I don't see it ending well for them.

    Everton's lack of goals - they have scored only 15 in their first 20 games - is pathetic. It cannot continue but, while it does, it looks like the weight of the world is on Dominic Calvert-Lewin's shoulders.

    It should not be a case of him or bust in terms of Everton finding the net but that's how it felt against Villa and he is struggling. I have been there myself, when the goals are not flowing, and he looks hesitant and clunky in front of goal.

    As a striker you have got to want chances to come your way but Calvert-Lewin looks like he is on the back foot in front of goal, and also that he's lacking the clarity of mind you have when you are flying form-wise, and you just finish those chances without thinking about them.

    So, it's hard to make a case for Everton to beat Tottenham, even though Ange Postecoglou's side are on a poor run too.

    Antonin Kinsky did not have a great game in goal against Arsenal but it was a disappointing display by the whole team.

    Spurs have fallen so low in the table - 14th - that they need a win, and quickly. This might be the boost they need, although I am not convinced they will keep a clean sheet, even against Everton.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-3

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  5. Is it time for two defensive midfielders?published at 12:00 18 January

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    Since their 4-0 win over Manchester City in November, Tottenham Hotspur have managed just one Premier League win in nine games, with manager Ange Postecoglou regularly bemoaning injuries to key defenders and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

    Ex-Spurs keeper Paul Robinson tells The Football News Show he thinks Tottenham have to be more pragmatic to provide more support to their inexperienced defence.

    His former Tottenham team-mate Michael Brown also thinks their workrate has to increase when it comes to tracking back.

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  6. Everton v Tottenham: Did you know?published at 12:00 18 January

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    Everton have won just one of their past 24 Premier League games against Tottenham, beating them 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September 2020.

  7. 'The responsibility weighs heavily on me'published at 11:06 18 January

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    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou remains bullish in his determination to lead his side through their latest rough path.

    The north London side have won just four of their past 14 matches and sit just eight points above the relegation zone.

    Spurs are winless in their past five league matches but Postecoglou is hopeful they can get back on track when they face Everton this weekend.

    "I understand how, externally, it may look and feel for somebody like me, but part of what I love about what I do is that there is this constant search for solutions and how to overcome challenges," Postecoglou said.

    "I enjoy that bit. I always reflect on the alternative, which is me not being involved. OK, maybe I look a bit younger and a bit more handsome but I would be pretty bored! If I was sitting at home, I would be saying: 'I wish I was there.'

    "Knowing me, I probably would be saying: 'I wish I was at Tottenham right now, I would love to see how we can get out of that situation.'

    "I understand that, externally, you're probably going: 'He must be living a nightmare at the moment.' But it's not my existence.

    "It's a big challenge, I get it. I've said before that the responsibility weighs heavily on me, I feel it. I feel the pain of it. I feel the disappointment of it, but I'm a fighter and this is where I want to be.

    "I want to find a way to get us out of this so we can reap the rewards of the tough battles we've had."

  8. 'Postecoglou is under pressure'published at 19:34 17 January

    Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League and are reeling from a north London defeat by rivals Arsenal.

    Can Ange Postecoglou's find a way to overcome their inconsistent form and potentially end their season with a trophy or will it be the end of the road for the Aussie?

    Former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown has his say on their struggles so far this season.

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  9. 'Frustrating' Postecoglou retains fans' backingpublished at 16:29 17 January

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    Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been criticised for his attacking style during Spurs' run of just one win in nine Premier League games, but are the fans still behind him?

    The Football News Show catches up with supporters Ali and Billie who both want the boss to be given more time - but accept his tactics can be frustrating.

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  10. Postecoglou on injuries, transfers and players 'hurting'published at 14:59 17 January

    Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 14:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Postecoglou confirmed Brennan Johnson has a being assessed for a "calf complaint", Yves Bissouma is a "a bit sore" and Timo Werner will be out for three to four weeks with a hamstring issue. However, Fraser Forster is back in full training and Ben Davies "should be involved".

    • The Spurs boss said the club are "working as hard as they can" to bring in players this transfer window but it is "not easy" in January and "a lot of work is being done behind the scenes".

    • On missing out on signing Kolo Muani: "Depends. We were interested in and looking at a number of players. Did we get to point he was coming to us? No."

    • On the difficulties of this window: "It is tricky, as all clubs are finding. Traditionally it ramps up in the final week. We are approaching that for all clubs. It is trickier in January because you trying to acquire players from clubs who might want to replace that player, so a lot of logistics involved."

    • Postecoglou said that new goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has been "thrown in at the deep-end" and added: "He has had three big challenges in different ways. Certainly gaining experience, looking at games he has played and those challenges. He has handled it really well. I said from day one he is a very assured young man. From a goalkeeping aspect, he has got all attributes we are looking for, he will be a good fit for us."

    • On if players are hurting over this season's difficulties: "I am sure they are. It's not acceptable for club like ours to have this many defeats in a season. As much as the defeat against Arsenal, it was also the performance in the first half where we did not do ourselves justice. But whether I'm hurting or the players are hurting, it is kind of irrelevant now, supporters are hurting and we are the only ones who can change that."

    • On wanting to give Pedro Porro a rest but being unable to with injuries in defence: "At the moment, yeah. We have got some alternatives with Djed Spence and Archie [Gray] who can play there, but they are needed in other areas. Those at the back are doing a hell of a job for us considering limited options."

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  11. Porro the 'weakness' and do Spurs need to use the 'dark arts'?published at 12:25 17 January

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    We asked you to tell us the one thing - good or bad - nobody is talking about around Tottenham.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Alex: Pedro Porro is our defensive weakness. Our defensive line is consistently breached on his side with him either 1) out of position 2) beaten one on one 3) with a ball between him and the central defender.

    Vinny: Our throw-in routines are rubbish. I have no stats but we either seem to lose possession straight away or we put ourselves under so much pressure that we end up losing possession. Either way, having a throw-in never seems to be advantageous and we rarely benefit.

    John: The one thing that should be discussed is that we should be putting all our resources into winning the Europa League. I see this has the only route to a Champions League slot next season. We are not going to finish in the top six, neither are we going to get to the Carabao Cup final. We have to bolster the squad with some experienced players and go all out to win the Europa League.

    Peter: Why is no one talking about the criminal mis-management of Djed Spence by Tottenham managers for three years since he became 'a club signing'?

    Jamie: When I watch visitors come to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, I see dark arts galore - time wasting, faking injuries, tactical fouls, pressurising referees. Yet when Spurs are in control of a game, we rush around as if we are chasing a game, no little fouls and letting the officials get off lightly. Why are we the only ones behaving like this?!

    Danny: Why have we sent our two fit centre-backs on loan? Ashley Phillips and Alfie Dorrington surely should get a game given the injuries.

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