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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Bournemouth.

Here are some of your comments:

Tottenham fans

Kelly: Another lacklustre performance. Some serious errors when in possession should have seen Bournemouth out of sight by half time! Perform like this on Thursday night and our season is over.

Robert: Very poor performance, so fortunate to get a draw. The story of our season is sloppy passing.

Roger: A flattering result for one of the worst organised Spurs teams for years. It's the same problem every week with us giving chances away because players are trying to play in a way and do things that they are not good enough to do against good sides. Not sure what on earth the coaching staff are doing - the system may work against the reserves in training but it has to change because our attack is not good enough to get three or four goals every game to compensate.

Alex: Really poor performance. No energy, no desire. Lucas Bergvall made a difference in the second half, but everything is so static. Every throw in, goal kick and free kick, players are just standing around. Eight-year-old's know how to look for space, why can't we?

Terry: If you have players on the bench that means they are fit to play. So why didn't the manager pick them? I always thought that you pick your strongest available team, if you want to win football matches. I'm starting to think now that if that was the best team he could start with, then I have my doubts if he could pick his own nose. We could have been two goals down in four minutes and could have lost by four or five goals. The Spurs supporters deserve better than this.

Bournemouth fans

Tim: Bournemouth play magnificent football but keep throwing points away. Dreadful decision making by Kepa [Arrizabalaga] to concede the penalty.

Steve: Iraola is spot on, Bournemouth have been one of the most improved and entertaining sides this season but haven't got the knack of killing games off or gaining those scrappy 1-0 wins that the top teams seem to manage. However, they are a joy to watch at times so that's a definite plus.

Andrew: Get out of jail card played by Spurs today. Cherries should have finished them off before half time. It's an interesting world when you're disappointed to be held by Spurs!

Bernard: Always happy with a point away from home. However, Bournemouth were much the better side and unlucky not to be 2-0 up after 15 minutes. A rush of blood by the keeper cost us all three points today, so it feels like a loss. Onwards and upwards hopefully.

Former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast about Tottenham:

"It's the Forrest Gump line - Tottenham are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.

"One thing I notice that I think Tottenham are missing massively is they need a leader - or a few leaders. Right now, that is one of the biggest problems at that football club. They have no leaders. There's not one real captain at that club.

"I do worry for the great youngsters they've got coming through. Some of these youngsters have got a bright future but without having a senior player as a real leader to guide this team, you worry about those youngsters really developing with the situation at Tottenham and how it keeps going on like that."

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Positivity has been in scarce supply at Tottenham this season but a come-from-behind win and the return of three senior figures provided a moment of relief against Bournemouth.

Ange Postecoglou named Dominic Solanke and Cristian Romero a Premier League starting lineup for the first time since early January, while Micky van de Ven, who has also been sidelined for the past two months was among the substitutes.

But their encounter with Bournemouth starting in familiar fashion as Bournemouth took the lead via Marcus Tavernier following a swift counter-attack.

Evanilson doubled Bournemouth's advantage after half-time as Spurs looked down and out.

However, two minutes later a shade of luck, as Pape Sarr's cross nestled into the far corner, dragged Spurs back into the clash.

Substitute Son Heung-min proved to be the matchwinner from the penalty spot late in the game after the South Korean had been fouled by goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The draw hasn't done anything to bump Tottenham up the standings, keeping them in 13th, but it will offer a much-needed morale boost as they look to keep fighting in Europe.

Spurs return to the Europa League on Thursday chasing a 1-0 deficit against AZ Alkmaar in the last 16 of the Europa League.

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Tottenham's Pape Sarr has scored two Premier League goals in his last four appearances, as many goals as he managed in his previous 39 in the competition.

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, speaking to Sky Sports: "At 2-0 we had a bit of a mountain to climb. It was a chaotic game and the boys showed a real mentality. It would have been really easy at 2-0, with the atmosphere in the stadium, to let it slip away from us but they fought hard and got themselves back in the game.

"It was a different kind of struggle for us today. Bournemouth pressed really well and we were really sloppy with the ball at times which allowed them to pin us back. It wasn't anything like Thursday, but we hung in there.

"There is definitely a sense of nervousness there. We are getting players back who have been out quite a while. We've been keen to get [Cristian] Romero back and his first pass shows he's not played for three months. Some of it is just anxiety and nervousness which we need to get under control.

"I think Micky van de Ven, Dominic [Solanke] and Romero are quality players and we've hardly had them all year. It gives the team a bit of a boost to see them out there. It would have been a fairly deflating feeling had we not [got back into it].

"It gives us and the players some understanding that when we stay strong and we can overcome whatever kind of struggle we have.

"I don't preach from the altar. People are allowed to feel the way they do. Playing away at AZ they certainly helped their team and we'd like to think on Thursday we will make it just as hostile for the opposition."

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What did you make of Bournemouth's display?

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There has been talk about Tottenham wanting Andoni Iraola as their next manager if they sack Ange Postecoglou. His stock is very high at the moment, but the Bournemouth boss will just be focused on trying to secure a top-five finish.

Spurs' season is really all about how they do in the Europa League now rather than their league position.

They do have some of their big-hitters like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero coming back from injury, but the question is how match-sharp will they be, and also how much Thursday's tie with AZ Alkmaar has taken out of them.

Bournemouth have already beaten Spurs once this season, winning 1-0 on the south coast in December.

The Cherries play forward quickly and I am expecting them to cause Spurs more problems this time. There will definitely be goals in this, but I reckon Tottenham will score a couple too.

Sutton's prediction: 2-2

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Spurs fan Chris Cowlin spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast after his side fell to defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

"A very, very disappointing night for Spurs against AZ Alkmaar," Cowlin told listeners.

"We're sitting 13th in the Premier League table which is simply not good enough. We're out of both domestic cup competitions - the FA Cup, the League Cup - this is our only hope to win a trophy. Of course, we've gone without a trophy for 17 years. The trophy drought at Tottenham is ridiculous right now.

"All I would say to these players right now is do you want to be heroes or do you want to finish this season disappointed again and not qualify for Europe next season?

"Last night, we were not in the game at any point and Ange [Postecoglou] is blaming the pitch. Son [Heung-min] had said that this is a big wake-up call and [Guglielmo] Vicario at the end was telling the fans to be louder and more passionate - and these fans are spending hundreds of pounds on this club. I don't think the fans can do anymore."

On whether he thinks Postecoglou can turn things around he said: "The only positive is that it was only 1-0 last night because it could have been more. Hopefully, when Spurs are back in London next week, we can go through.

"The next round is going to be very difficult if we get there against Ajax or Frankfurt but you've got to be on your game, you cannot be using excuses about their injuries, because the team that was out there last night to face Alkmaar should have had more than enough quality to win that game."

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist

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

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• "There is a chance" defender Ben Davies could return as he "has progressed and he's training".

• Postecoglou said he chose not to risk Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero after looking at AZ Alkmaar pitch's, but after "a couple of extra days training they will both be in line to feature".

• He said it is "too early to tell" if Dominic Solanke will be available, but he added: "It is a knock so hopefully it will settle down pretty quickly."

• On the defeat by AZ: "We didn't perform and we are disappointed. The tie isn't over and we have them at home next week so we can focus on it after the weekend's game, which is my priority right now."

• He denied there was a "lack of leaders", adding: "It wasn't about individuals, as a collective we were nowhere near the level we need to be."

• On Guglielmo Vicario, who has received some criticism for his gesture to Spurs fans at full-time: "Vic is very, very passionate about this football club and what we are trying to do here. He wants to win and he wants everyone on board with that. If people think there's a bad bone in his body then they don't know him like I do. He is one of the purest human beings you can come across and he wants what is best for this team because he cares."

• He said "last night was a reflection of where we are" but "inconsistency has come from not having a consistent line-up".

• More on improving performances: "It's about consistency and performance - not about raising our worst level. There are different ways of tackling those challenges and making sure that, at the bare minimum, we compete and get the baseline performances up."

• On opponents Bournemouth: "They've been really good, and they were last year. Aggressive with and without the ball. They have some really good players who are developing. We have a clear objective that we need to play well if we want to get a result."

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Following their 1-0 win at Vitality Stadium in December, Bournemouth are looking to complete their first league double over Tottenham.

Spurs have lost seven Premier League home games this season - their joint-most in a 38-game season in the competition (level with 1996-97). Only in 1993-94, when seasons featured 42 games, have they lost more (nine).

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We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Europa League game between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham.

Here are some of your comments:

Kevin: It doesn't really matter if we do actually manage to win next week because, having watched the first half of the Ajax v Frankfurt game, there is no way that we could ever beat either of those in the next round based on the performance we displayed. Shocking.

David: Very ordinary night for Spurs. We were outfought and outplayed, and very fortunate to end up only 1-0 down. We have to be a lot better at home if we are going to progress further. I think Vicario was man of the match, which pretty much underlines how poor we were.

Joe: Think Spurs badly missed Kulusevski. Attack doesn't seem to click when he's not on the field, just as the midfield lacks creativity when Maddison isn't there. Not great given Kulusevski may be out a few weeks it seems.

Tommo: Yet another lacklustre display against a poor side. Ange really doesn't seem to have a clue at the top level and his lack of enthusiasm on the sidelines seems to transfer itself on to the players who apart from the youngsters stroll around seemingly happy with yet another defeat. Thankfully I was lucky enough to see a proper Spurs side in Europe, unlike these frauds to the shirt.

Ronnie: Dreadful. How can Postecoglou still have a job? Keeps promising they'll get better, but they only get worse.

Steve: Bergvall was unfortunate. Being totally inept until the 88th minute was ridiculous. What we're getting from the players is all the defensive frailty with none of the attacking and pressing intensity. Whose fault is that? I don't know whether the players are unable or unwilling to play his way or if he's unable to get it across to the players. Ultimately, though, I think the responsibility lies at Ange's door. Whatever the reason, it can't go on.

Steve: I thought Spurs wanted to win the Europa League? This was just another terrified, guileless performance. This was Spurs under Mourinho, Conte etc - no confidence and no idea.

Dave: Toothless without Kulusevski in attack. Son. Maddison and Tel diabolical. Free-kick between Son and Maddison one of the most embarrassing things I've ever seen. When it matters, we fall well short again and again.

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to TNT Sports: "Not a great night for us. Obviously, it's a disappointing result but a really disappointing performance.

"We never got a grip on the game, never really got control at any stage. We were always struggling both on and off the ball. It wasn't a great night, but it's only halfway and we're still in the tie.

"It was a tricky pitch and we didn't really handle it really well. Aside from that, we just weren't aggressive enough and we were way too passive in terms of the way we pressed.

"Too many times we were just circulating the ball without any real intent to hurt them. No fault for the goal, it happens. It's more about the collective tonight rather than the individuals.

"Collectively, we were nowhere near the level we needed to be and that's the thing we need to address."

Emlyn Begley
BBC Sport journalist

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One of the soundbites of Spurs' campaign has been Ange Postecoglou's quote in September that he always wins a trophy in his second season with a team - a claim that is mostly accurate.

But Spurs will have to improve - starting with actually creating some good chances - next week if he is to have a chance of continuing that run.

The Europa League is Spurs' last chance of silverware this season. Fail to win the second leg and they will probably not even be in Europe next season, given they are currently 13th in the Premier League.

AZ, who are sixth in the Dutch Eredivisie, were deserved victors and could have won by more.

Their biggest chance to score a goal themselves came when Troy Parrott, who left Spurs for £6.7m in the summer, was sent through on goal but denied by the foot of Vicario.

Lucas Bergvall was unfortunate to score the own goal when Parrott played a ball across and the Tottenham midfielder badly sliced his clearance which Djed Spence was unable to head off the line.

Spurs' only registered shot on target was probably not even a shot - with Wilson Odobert's cross palmed away.

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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's nowhere near where we should perform. It was very disappointing that we performed like this, including me. It's a big wake up call because next week is the biggest game of the season.

"I really don't think there was too much caution. It's always tough to play away in the Europa League. We didn't create anything in the first half, sloppiness, not performing the way we should.

"Everyone is very disappointed about the individual performance and the team performance, we have to look at ourselves. There is no excuses, we were not good enough. It's just 1-0, it's still not finished, and next week we have to be much better."

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