Spurs fans need to emulate the players
Some Spurs fans may have given up, some Spurs fans may think the Manchester City game is certain defeat, but the players certainly don't.
It is incredible the defeatist attitude of some people, hardly surprising they get what they wish for. Fortunately, we have a new broom sweeping White Hart Lane and we are looking to introduce players who have the right mental approach.
We have seen Mousa Dembele, Andros Townsend and Erik Lamela have to change their mindset, to get out of their comfort zones and grow as players. The likes of Nabil Bentaleb, Harry Kane and Ryan Mason have come along with a fierce determination to improve and give everything for Tottenham, as opposed to being more self-centered.
Eric Dier was a player I championed and he has been a revelation as a defensive midfielder. I have admired and written about his qualities for several years, but I'm still surprised at how he has adapted so quickly to the unique demands of the Premier League in the role.
He spoke to the Evening Standard and his comments highlight the difference between players and fans who have not moved on.
If you go into a game already thinking you are going to lose, you will. Fans create an atmosphere, they can help create an environment of success, the same environment Tottenham are building within the club. Quite why we have fans fighting against that while claiming they want success I don't know, it's counter productive.
You can read the full Evening Standard article with further quotes at the link.
It is incredible the defeatist attitude of some people, hardly surprising they get what they wish for. Fortunately, we have a new broom sweeping White Hart Lane and we are looking to introduce players who have the right mental approach.
We have seen Mousa Dembele, Andros Townsend and Erik Lamela have to change their mindset, to get out of their comfort zones and grow as players. The likes of Nabil Bentaleb, Harry Kane and Ryan Mason have come along with a fierce determination to improve and give everything for Tottenham, as opposed to being more self-centered.
Eric Dier was a player I championed and he has been a revelation as a defensive midfielder. I have admired and written about his qualities for several years, but I'm still surprised at how he has adapted so quickly to the unique demands of the Premier League in the role.
He spoke to the Evening Standard and his comments highlight the difference between players and fans who have not moved on.
“We have got over this thing about the bigger teams. We go into these games with a different mentality now. If you look back from the beginning of last season to now, it is completely different. We fight them toe to toe.
"I do not think we should look at the game with any fear. We are a young team and we should look at it as a test to try and get something out of. We have been playing well, keeping clean sheets and going about our business quite quietly, which is good. Now we have a chance to test ourselves playing against a very good Manchester City side.”
If you go into a game already thinking you are going to lose, you will. Fans create an atmosphere, they can help create an environment of success, the same environment Tottenham are building within the club. Quite why we have fans fighting against that while claiming they want success I don't know, it's counter productive.
You can read the full Evening Standard article with further quotes at the link.
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