Alan Gilston

Robertson edges towards the Merseyside derby as Slot weighs Kerkez recall Robertson remains the safer bet for the Merseyside derby. Yet Slot will likely avoid starting Milos Kerkez against Everton after his struggles against Burnley. Kerkez drew a booking for diving. Nevertheless, he narrowly dodged a second yellow after fouling Jaidon Anthony. Slot hauled him…

Romantic Fatalism on Tottenham’s bruised revival as Brighton strike twice Familiar failings haunt Tottenham as a change of manager cannot erase old ills. Nevertheless there is a fighting spirit within Brighton under Thomas Franks leadership. Brighton struck twice in the first half, a reminder that clean sheets still demand patient faith. Yankuba Minteh carved a…

Romantic fatalism at Tottenhams Champions League dawn under Thomas Frank Can he do it in the Champions League, Tottenham fans wonder today. The club justified the hire of Thomas Frank, though doubts linger. It was a nervy big time debut for the manager. His team retreated after half time, hunting to hold the lead. Vicario’s…

Tottenham Edge into the Champions League A Romantic Fatalist View On a Night of Controlled Chaos Europa League holders marked their return to the Champions League with a scrappy win. Bergvall is sent scampering down the right flank. He looks for Richarlison in the middle with a low cross. Junior dives to claim. In diving…

Whitewebbs Under Pressure Spurs Women’s Academy Faces Judicial Review Nevertheless, campaigners have crowdfunded £26,000 to challenge Tottenham Hotspur’s plan. However, the funds will be used to seek a judicial review of Enfield council planning permission. Thus the academy would include all weather pitches, floodlights and a turf facility on 53 hectares (130 acres) Whitewebbs Park.…

Romantic Fatalist Night as Partey Faces Court and Spurs Host Villarreal Thomas Partey faces alleged rape charges and will appear in court on Wednesday. Meanwhile his new club Villarreal prepare for a Champions League opener against Tottenham. The match unfolds as Partey confronts a fate many fans fear. Tottenham hosts Villarreal at home as their…

Romantic fatalist view as Romero claims Spurs are pulling in the same direction for Champions League kick off Cristian Romero insists the club is pulling in the same direction as Tottenham’s Champions League campaign kicks off. There is a kind of rage inside him that burns for Tottenham to be better, nevertheless the desire remains.…

Tottenham and the Poem of a Pressing Week: A Romantic Fatalist’s Chronicle I watch Tottenham through a weary, patient lens. The week opened with rival sparks and a hunger for meaning. Newcastle’s new striker made his mark and stirred the crowd. Thus Tottenham studied the spark and waited for the right moment. Donnarumma stood tall…

Romantic Fatalism at West Ham: The Set Piece Curse and the Poetry of Pressure Fresh from demanding the club’s rulers step down, West Ham face a new defensive crisis. The official fan advisory board contemplates a vote of no confidence in their defending. Graham Potter’s side still forgets to mark at set pieces. It was…

Romantic Fatalism as Spurs Sculpt a London Stadium Triumph Tottenham overwhelmed the Hammers at the London Stadium with goals from Sarr, Bergvall and van de Ven. The teams are out. Kick-off is just a few minutes away. Mohammed Kudus returns to the London Stadium today for the first time since his £54.5 million move to…