The powers that be at Tottenham Hotspur must be wondering if a curse has befallen their beloved club. For the umpteenth time this season, the Lilywhit...
The powers that be at Tottenham Hotspur must be wondering if a curse has befallen their beloved club. For the umpteenth time this season, the Lilywhites hit the self destruct button at a crucial moment, leaving manager Roberto De Zerbi a man of deep frustration. In the scheme of things, this latest failure to give a good account of themselves when it mattered most has prolonged the club. �s season of agony. GoalZaza can exclusively report that the fight to avoid the drop now looks set to go to the wire, a scenario few predicted at the start of the campaign. The North London outfit, for all their possession and promise, lacked the clinical edge that separates the wheat from the chaff in the Premier League. A defensive stalwart was needed, but instead, Spurs offered frailties that were duly exploited. At the end of the day, the lion. �s share of the blame must fall on the players. � inability to execute the manager. �s tactical blueprint under pressure. De Zerbi, a man known for his animated touchline presence, cut a forlorn figure as his side. �s hopes of safety were dealt another heavy blow. Nigerian football enthusiasts will have been watching with particular interest given the absence of any Super Eagles talisman in the Spurs lineup, but the lessons for the national team are clear. At venues across Lagos and Abuja, supporters clad in the white jersey of Spurs or the blue of their opponents were seen shaking their heads in disbelief. In places like the Ikeja City Mall viewing centre or the bustling hubs of Wuse 2 in Abuja, the air was thick with lamentations. Fans blamed a lack of character in the squad, with some calling for the club. �s hierarchy to conduct a thorough overhaul in the summer. The general consensus among the patrons was that this team, for all its flash, lacks the steel needed for a relegation dogfight.
