The positivity thread - why you love Spurs

[fishhhandaricecake]

I loved the strikers we’ve had over the years and also even when we were pretty shit like when Robbie Keane and Defoe first joined we had a dog shit team but those guys could create a chance and score a goal out of nothing, I knew we’d often lose but we went for it and scored goals, some of the screamers Defoe used to rocket ? into the top corner we’re electric.

N.o2 here especially just out of nothing. Can’t beat the feeling of celebrating a brilliant goal.

These days we have halves of football with no shots at all so the positivity is a tad harder to get hold of ? but I’m sure the good times will be back once Don Paratici signs us some strikers.

 

[shelfboy68]

I loved the strikers we’ve had over the years and also even when we were pretty shit like when Robbie Keane and Defoe first joined we had a dog shit team but those guys could create a chance and score a goal out of nothing, I knew we’d often lose but we went for it and scored goals, some of the screamers Defoe used to rocket ? into the top corner we’re electric.

N.o2 here especially just out of nothing. Can’t beat the feeling of celebrating a brilliant goal.

These days we have halves of football with no shots at all so the positivity is a tad harder to get hold of ? but I’m sure the good times will be back once Don Paratici signs us some strikers.

How do you see the good times mate

 

[Push & Run]

After 60 + years of supporting Spurs I always thought that Spurs were a sadomasochist outfit determined to make me feel pain, but as I have got older I now realize that they are good for my mental health because they make a macho male (I wish), without shame cry tears of sorrow showing vulnerability for a dominant male hairy arse. BUT I have decided to now make a complete change after years of torture. No longer will I expectantly turn on to see Spurs entertain me, no longer will I expect Spurs to play flowing attractive football, no longer will I view them as Gods, but now to get my trauma l will drop my pants and look at my dick. Far cheaper than Sky, and I must say therapeutic in facing life after death. What a relief, not having to watch Spurs. Still in the meantime COYS

 

[riggi]

The glory.

 

[RosieFTL]

Spurs for me has been a way of life. I'm 41, been a fan since I was 10 in 1990. From August 2001 until Covid struck I missed 1 first team game live (I got arrested at Aston Villa in 2005 for being drunk) including friendlies. This season I've started again (except the game in Portugal where away fans were banned) - Arnhem last week was my 140th town or city watching our first team in 39 countries across 5 continents. What else would take me to Newcastle, Holland, East London and tomorrow Burnley in the space of 11 days?

I've met so many people, made many wonderful friends and have so many stories to tell.

There have been many highs and lows across individual matches - again too many to tell but you'll have all experienced them too in one way or another.

Whilst I hate the ethos of the Club in terms of its direction as long as I stay relatively healthy and wealthy I hope to continue going to watch the mighty Spurs.

 

[spursgirls]

For moments like when Moura's third goal went in against Ajax. Sheer, utter elation.
It still chokes me up and gives me a shiver down my spine when I see it.

 

[stevespurs]

Seeing Riggis eyes on Push and Runs “dick” is making me chuckle.

Not experiencing any trophy wins for so long, had me happy with just watching, supporting the team and enjoying some magic players over the years.

The run of CL appearances over those seasons probably raised my expectations, and its been a fairly miserable three seasons.

But I still love the club with the same passion as I did 42 years ago when I first pledged my allegiance.

Growing up “up Norf” in Preston, I was surrounded by pool and manu fans. I went to watch Spurs play at Goodison, Anfield, Maine Rd, Elland Rd, Ewood Park every season. I thought I was cursed. We never won.

FA cup v city 81 both games, made all worth while though.

So for me, the shitty current spell, is just a passing phase that I endure, whilst support the team, manager and players.

I’m a Tottenham fan for life regardless. I have a tat of the 80’s club badge, and my new rego plate on my new lilywhite car is 21 COYS.

 

[PaulM]

For moments like when Moura's third goal went in against Ajax. Sheer, utter elation.
It still chokes me up and gives me a shiver down my spine when I see it.

That moment was, as you say, pure elation. Just lost control of myself entirely.

The City game before that was more incredible. The range of emotions when the injury time goal went in to when it was disallowed was something I've never experienced before. From pure dejection ("Spurs, fucking Spurs did it again" while my phone got fucked across the room at speed) to disbelief when the VAR check started to hugging my then 6 year old and weeping like a little girl as I realised we were actually going to go through. Unbelievable 60 seconds or so.

Of course, Spurs being Spurs, had to piss all over that by not showing up to the final but they were two incredible nights.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Because I know the manager is only temporary.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

Because they put you through the ringer but there are moments of joy in there and you keep coming back because it’s in the blood ??

 

[riggi]

 

[PLTuck]

This sums it up for me.

 

[skiba]

It's been pretty fucking negative on here recently and tbh, I found the fall out after the transfer window closed all a bit to much. I get the negativity and frustration, I feel it too but I'm tired of feeling shit about all things Tottenham and so adopting a glass half full approach, I think there are things to be positive about.

The Squad - Yes it has holes in it (CB and GK being glaring issues) but I think we forget how much work there was to do when Conte arrived. WB and CM were the biggest issues and we now have 2 ready made WBs for each side backed up by two good prospects. 2 quality CMs have also arrived in Bissouma and Bentancur. We basically had no quality forwards after Son and Kane and now we have Richarlison, Kulu and a new Wildcard in Danjuma. 2 new CBs, a GK and a creative midfielder and we are pretty much there IMO. Conte said it would take 3 to 4 windows and we're probably a CB or two short from being on track. Whether Conte stays or goes, he will leave the squad in a far healthier state then when he arrived.

Porro - Our right side has been such a weakness that teams have been happy to literally leave that wing wide open, block the middle and crowd out Son on the left hand side. Porro could not only transform our right hand side but also open up space for others. A front 5 of Porro, Kulu, Kane, Son and Persiic has threat from everywhere and I'm excited to see it.

Son - Has had an awful season by his standards but grabbed two goals in his last outing. Any improvement from him form here will be a positive.

Injuries - We've barley been able to put out our full strength side with Romero, Kulu (exasperated by Richarlison also being out) and Bentancur missing periods. Injuries are part of the game but alongside Kane and Son these are our best players and all are currently fit and healthy.

The meeting - Clearly there was some talks over what was going wrong and a plan to go back to basics. Conte tightened us up last season and the noises were about returning to what we did then. Form doesn't just pick up with a flick of a switch. You work your way into it. After City, we have a good run of fixtures to hopefully build some momentum and confidence for the second half of the season.

The season - Still loads to play for. Champions league glamour tie against Milan to look forward to and good opportunity to go deep in the FA cup with a lot of the big teams already out. We're still in the hunt for fourth and after the weekend we would have already played the top two home and away.

So ye, I think there is still reasons to be positive and get some enjoyment out of this season despite the current cloud that seems to be hanging over us. I get the frustration with the owners and the desire to protest at games etc. I just hope when doing so, we adopt the approach of the brilliant away following at Fulham by supporting the team and manager as well as making our voices heard over the state of the current ownership.

COYS

 

[Norgie]

I'm a spurs fan through family like a lot of people, my Dad was born and grew up in Walthamstow and used to cycle to WHL with his brother where they would pay someone to leave their bikes in their garden whilst they watched the game. My Nan and Grandad lived in Walthamstow for 40/50 years even after my dad moved to Essex and had my brothers and I. We would however visit them often so it is a massive part of my life and one I will never forget. I will always be a Spurs fan for this reason and my kids now have taken on the family following for their sins. I haven't been to that many games most have been seen on TV (partly as we live in the midlands now and it is a trek and hard to get tickets), however I have seen a few games, the last being at Wembley (took the eldest and he loved it) to see the EL tie where Dele got sent off and we got knocked out.

 

[dace]

Because Dad took me and I have fond memories of him when I attend the matches, he would have been amazed at the new stadium (as am I) he was here for the times of the shelf.

 

[night-watchman]

This thread is much needed amongst all the doom and gloom.

Here are some things I like about Spurs at the moment:

- We have two genuine global icons of the game in Son and Kane playing for Spurs right now and what is more is they seem and act like role-models off the pitch.

- Despite our poor first half performances, we continue to come back in the second half. As frustrating as this pattern is it at least shows there is a lot of fight and spirit in this squad. They don't give up.

- I absolutely love RIcharlison. He just seems like a great human being off the pitch and his shit stirring on it brings me joy.

- Despite the general negativity about our Transfer Activity, our signings under Paratici have generally been pretty on the money and shows promise for future windows. Romero, Kulu, Bentancur have been smash hits. While Bissouma and Richarlison haven't got going I have seen enough to be hopeful they can turn it around.

- We still have a lot to play for this season. We are right in the thick of the top 4 fight, have a Champs League knockout game to look forward to and still in the FA Cup.

 

[neogenisis]

This sums it up for me.

Watching that reminds me why, but then I come back to the present and remember how shit we are right now. Depressing.

 

[Shanks]

Spurs through and through too, I see it as a birth right.
Both my parents are spurs fans, my brothers are spurs fans, so are my cousins and all our children are too.

my current girlfriend is a spurs fan and her children are too, as was her husband (season ticket holder who passed away)!

the joy of it, weirdly is the optimism that it may eventually be our year ?

 

[neogenisis]

 

[daveduvet]

… WILS….looking forward to the Sunday fixture; knowing there’s always the chance we turn up and play beautifully… hoping also to see our new signings bring something different to the 11… and of course my spurs playing hero: Glenn Hoddle