Tag: Toby Alderweireld
Can Tottenham Afford to Lose Toby Alderweireld?
Toby Alderweireld is, according to reports, close to leaving Tottenham this summer. The Belgian has seen his contract negotiations fall through, with wages apparently the catalyst for this. The centre-back has established himself as one of the world’s best defenders since signing for Spurs in 2015. Alderweireld will have no shortage of suitors despite his […] READ MORE
4 Bargain Liverpool Centre Back Options
Liverpool’s Defence Liverpool’s defence has been much maligned over the years with a lot of the criticism deserved. Pundits have accused the defence of holding back Jurgen Klopp’s revolution. Yet, unquestionably, Virgil van Dijk’s introduction has already made a difference to the solidity of Liverpool’s back line. His stoppage time foul, leading to Tottenham’s equalizing […] READ MORE
Toby Alderweireld contract extension vital for Spurs
Toby Alderweireld and the unsigned contract Since Toby Alderweireld signed from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2015. There has been few better center backs in the Premier League. The Belgium international has been a major part of Tottenham’s recent success. The former Ajax man’s current deal runs out in 2020 and with the Belgian still not […] READ MORE
Tottenham Lead Chase Again
A week is a long time in football. Things change all the while and for this reason it is never wise to take things for granted. But as of right now Tottenham Hotspur are leading the chase to catch runaway Premier League pace-setters Chelsea. This has a familiar ring to it given that, by the […] READ MORE
Why Tottenham’s Unbeaten Run Ended
Tottenham's unbeaten run was ended by poor individual player performances, late substitutions and the absences of key players. READ MORE
Mauricio Pochettino Should Abandon Tottenham Back Three
A Spurs back three allows for tactical flexibility as well as defensive strength. But, should Pochettino meddle with his successful defence? READ MORE
Eric Dier Searching for Last Season’s Form
England midfielder Eric Dier is searching for last season’s form. It is still early days of course, but he was a revelation for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015/16. Switching Dier from centre back to a central defensive midfield role seemed a master stroke by Mauricio Pochettino. So much so that he is now one of the first […] READ MORE
Alderweireld Injury Impacts Spurs
After Toby Alderweireld's injury, how will Tottenham be affected? His replacement should be Wimmer, but Carter-Vickers and Dier provide other options READ MORE
Mauricio Pochettino: Mistakes critical in Tottenham Loss to Monaco
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a Wembley wobble as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their Champions League opener. Mauricio Pochetino was in confident mood ahead of the game, but Monaco were more than up to the task on the night. Goals from Bernardo Silva and Thomas Lemar gave Monaco a two goal lead, before Toby Alderweireld replied […] READ MORE
