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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi banned his players from using a common everyday item during a recent warm weather training camp in a bid to arrest a nightmare start to the new campaign.

Spurs return to Premier League action this evening when they host promoted Coventry City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In a scenario few would have predicted before the top flight campaign began, the Sky Blues are several places higher in the table than Spurs and have the chance to sneak into the top half of the standings should they beat De Zerbi's men by two clear goals tonight.

Tottenham meanwhile sit rock bottom of the top flight after six games, two points from safety at this early stage of the campaign and have just three points on the board as they seek their Premier League win of the season.

Banned item from certain times of the day in Marbella

Spurs were last in action on Saturday 10 October when they travelled to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.

The North London outfit were looking like they were heading for defeat after Rodrigo Bentancur's red card for headbutting Luke Shaw, which followed Bryan Mbeumo putting the hosts ahead.

But Dominic Solanke equalised in injury time but outmuscling United defender Lisandro Martinez to ensure a share of the spoils.

After the game and a gap of nine days before their next match, De Zerbi and his side flew out to Marbella in Spain for a warm weather training camp as temperatures back in the UK begin to feel autumnal.

As well as a chance to train, it provided a chance for team bonding after a huge recent summer transfer market outlay.

Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported £52m transfer fee, while midfielder Mateus Fernandes joined from relegated West Ham United for £85m, while Sandro Tonali departed Newcastle United in a deal which could eventually reach £100m with add-ons.

Savio joined from Manchester City for a reported £75m, while defenders Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi moved to North London on free transfers, as well as Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk arrived on loan from City and Chelsea respectively.

'It's like all the time'

In a bid to improve the team spirit and togetherness among his players, De Zerbi said in the press conference previewing the clash against Frank Lampard's side that mobile phone were banned from being used at meal times to make sure his squad spent more quality time together rather than looking at screens.

The Italian said: "We worked on the pitch, we stayed together.

"We removed phones from breakfast, lunch and dinner to stay together, and to speak because now it's like (on the phone) all the time.

"We had two or three important meetings speaking about football and our situation (for) everyone to take responsibility. Nothing more. Some dinners just for the players, some dinners with the staff."

De Zerbi clarified that players were allowed time out together in Marbella after training and there were no 'military rules' in place, aside from the ban on phones at mealtimes.

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And the Italian explained more of the thinking behind the decision to take his squad out to Spain, which was taken with the Spurs hierarchy and something he did while in charge of French side Marseille.

He said: "As a coach, you understand you have to improve, you have to be better, you have to change the situation. You try to find all solutions.

"I already did this type of training camp with Marseille two times and I think it was very important, it was a good solution.

"I spoke with the club, with (Chief Executive) Vinai (Venkatesham), with (sporting director) Johan with the owner and together, we took the decision, but it's nothing special.

"It's just to stay together and spend more time together, especially because in pre-season we couldn't stay together. Many new players, many players came back from the World Cup.

"Three or four days together without family, putting the club at the top of their priorities, I think it's normal and good."

Spurs' forgotten man Dejan Kulusevski is finally set to return to football after spending more than 500 days on the sidelines.

Kulusevski picked up a knee injury against Crystal Palace in May 2025, ruling him out of the Europa League final victory over Manchester United which he watched while on crutches.

The Swede ended up missing the entirety of the 2026/27 season where Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League and avoided relegation on the final day.

But the former Juventus man's injury nightmare finally looks to be over after nearly 18 months away from the pitch.

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He returned to training at the start of September and is now in contention to be on the bench for Spurs' visit of newly-promoted Coventry City on Monday.

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The medical staff gave the go-ahead for Kulusevski to be on the bench, which delighted him when manager Roberto De Zerbi informed him of the good news.

In his press conference, De Zerbi said: “Yes [he will be on the bench], the medical staff have given the okay. It's probably the greatest news since the Everton game.

“He has suffered too much. I told him yesterday and he had a big smile on his face."

Dejan Kulusevski's complex injury explained by Sweden team doctor

Kulusevski had previously said he would "bet on myself" to be in in the mix for the 2026 World Cup with Sweden but did not win his race to return to fitness.

He initially had patella surgery before having another minor procedure. His injury proved to be a complex one, with Sweden's team doctor Jonas Werner explaining why it took so long for him to be fit again.

"It's been a long story with Dejan," Werner said, as per Fotbollskanalen.

"He's done everything he can to get ready, but when it came to deciding [if he would make the squad] he wasn't. The reason is that he hasn't played football in a year, but even the medical assessments made this spring have pointed in the direction that he wouldn't be ready.

"Cartilage injuries, like in Dejan's case, are troublesome. They are difficult to treat. Plus, he has it in a place that gets a lot of stress. The injury simply hasn't healed enough to handle that stress.”

Werner did also have high hopes that Kuluveski would play again and in a post on their official website, the club called it "the news we’ve been waiting for".

The news promises to be a huge boost for Graham Potter, who recently said that Kulusevski was "very close" to returning as he called the winger "incredibly important" and "a world-class player".

Should his comeback go as planned, he could be available for the November international break.

Kulusevski joined Spurs initially on loan in 2022 before the move was made permanent. He has gone on to play 146 times in all competitions.

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson slammed Roberto De Zerbi for banishing Richarlison from Tottenham's first team, and the Brazilian has responded to those comments on Instagram.

Richarlison was brutally omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad and has been limited to appearances for the club's U21s so far this term. The 29-year-old almost left Spurs in the transfer window, but a return to Everton fell through before the window shut, and other options failed to materialise.

The former Toffees striker turned out for the Lilywhites U21s in Jersey Mike's Trophy on Tuesday night and was widely praised for his 'immaculate' attitude. He took pictures with fans and signed autographs after scoring in the 2-2 draw against Cheltenham Town before converting a penalty kick in the 7-6 shootout loss.

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Richarlison takes aim at Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi on Instagram

Having not played for Spurs' first team since their 3-0 defeat to Brentford in August, many - including Everton legend Duncan Ferguson - have criticised De Zerbi for his treatment of the forward.

Ferguson worked with the Brazilian international during his spell as interim boss at Goodison Park, and he theorised why he no longer has a future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on an Overlap Daily episode.

"I don’t know what the manager at Tottenham’s done," the Scot said. "I don’t know if they’ve had a massive fall-out, and knowing Richy (Richarlison) they probably have. but you’ve got to put your arm around him and say, ‘Come on, Richy,’ and get him back in.

"You don’t leave a player like that out (of the squad) unless there’s been a real murder: he’s chinned him, or there’s been a proper scrap on the training ground. Richarlison’s a good player, and Tottenham are not that great, are they?"

Ferguson then said he "enjoyed working" with Richarlison during their brief spell together, and the centre-forward was happy to see his former boss in his corner.

Responding to his comments on an Instagram story, the wantaway striker aimed a dig at De Zerbi by simply writing: "Thanks @duncan9ferguson, you are right."

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How did Tottenham and Richarlison get to this point?

A rift between Richarlison and De Zerbi began at the start of August during their tour of Sydney, when the Italian claimed that he "doesn't know" if his striker will stay as he "sometimes" wants to leave.

"I don't know," Zerbi said in response to being asked about his immediate future. "I didn't understand well because sometimes he says he wants to stay, sometimes he wants to leave. We have to speak anyway. There is not any problem. He's a lovely guy."

Richarlison clearly indicated that he saw his long-term future away from North London, and instead of continuing to play him, De Zerbi brutally axed him from the Premier League squad and then refused to play him in the Carabao Cup.

That decision was made easier by the club signing Manchester City duo Savio and Omar Marmoush, as well as the return of first-choice striker Dominic Solanke.

In the summer, Richarlison was incredibly close to joining boyhood club Vasco da Gama, but the deal fell through because Tottenham hit their international loan limits and couldn't approve the structure.

A similar scenario played out when Trabzonspor attempted to sign the Brazilian, though a move collapsed due to the Turkish giants running out of foreign player registration slots before the window shut.

De Zerbi has since expressed no regrets over his decision to omit Richarlison from his Premier League squad, and so he will continue to play for the U21s until the January window.

That will be Tottenham's final chance to recoup some cash for their unwanted striker before his contract officially expires in June 2027.

Spurs have made a major decision about what broadcasters are allowed to call the club after previously sending out a ‘remastered brand identity’ email in February 2025.

An email was sent to Premier League broadcasters on February 10 last year, issuing guidance on how the club wanted to be referenced.

“Tottenham Hotspur have provided clarification regarding the club’s name,” a ‘naming update’ email read.

“They have requested that the club are primarily known as Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs being the preferred short version. The club have requested that they are not referred to as Tottenham.”

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Why did Spurs issue a naming update?

The message was sent to all Premier League broadcasters, including Sky Sports and TNT Sports, across the globe.

The club put the decision down to the fact that ‘Tottenham’ is the name of an area of north London rather than the football team, with the stance having been part of club policy since 2011.

Brand guidelines made clear that the use of ‘Tottenham Hotspur’, ‘Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’ and even ‘THFC’ was fine, although broadcasters were advised against the use of ‘Tottenham’, ‘Tottenham Hotspur FC’ or ‘TH’.

A paragraph in a “remastered brand identity” guidance document explained: “In a world full of Uniteds, Citys and Rovers, there is only one Hotspur, Tottenham Hotspur. When referring to the team or the brand, please use ‘Tottenham Hotspur’, ‘Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’ or ‘THFC’. Never refer to our Club as ‘Tottenham’, ‘Tottenham Hotspur FC’ or ‘TH’.”

Spurs appear to make naming U-turn

However, 20 months on, the club have now decided to make a U-turn on their stance.

The words ‘This is Tottenham’ have been emblazoned on the club’s stadium and big screens, with the club now keen to use the word again.

As reported by The Athletic, steps to reintroduce the word ‘Tottenham’ have been taken after discussions with fan groups, who have welcomed the return of the previously forbidden T-word.

The outlet reports: “The club has been keen to lean into the T-word again, recognising how much it means to fans, and the pride in this particular corner of north-east London where the team has played since 1882. There is a clear desire at the club to reassert the importance of this word, and this aspect of the club’s identity.”

How this will impact guidance to broadcasters remains unclear.

Spurs, who sit bottom of the Premier League, return to action away at Manchester United on Saturday (October 10).

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has launched a challenge to under-pressure Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency.

Infantino is standing for re-election at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat next March, despite facing significant scrutiny over his position in the wake of his attempts to sell part of the World Cup to a private investment group.

The plans were ultimately scrapped after major opposition from national associations, with UEFA even threatening to boycott FIFA competitions at one stage. That threat was lifted ahead of the Women's U20 World Cup in September, but it proved the strength of opposition towards Infantino's position.

Now, a new challenger has emerged just months out from the 77th FIFA Congress.

Ex-Spurs defender Ramon Vega launches leadership plan

Vega is attempting to run for FIFA President for the first time, though did announce plans to challenge Sepp Blatter in October 2015 before ultimately deciding against it.

This time around, the 55-year-old has launched his candidacy via a scathing statement directed at FIFA's current leadership under Infantino.

"I am standing to reunite the global football family, deliver genuine and lasting reform, modernise FIFA for the 21st Century, restore stability and credibility, and rebuild the trust that our game urgently needs," Vega said in a statement.

"Football does not belong to presidents, confederations or adminstrators. Football is greater than any position, any individual or any institution. It is the people's game and belongs to everyone: the players, coaches, referees, supporters, volunteers, clubs, leagues, associations and communities that give football its life.

"It belongs to every child discovering the game, every professional carrying the hopes of a nation, and the billions of supporters whose passion makes football the world's game. Football must always come first."

He revealed a 11-page manifesto to reform FIFA's governance as part of his announcement, stating: "Football is in the emergency room, on life support. We cannot wait any longer. FIFA needs a new direction and fundamental reform."

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Who is Ramon Vega?

Vega would make history as the first FIFA president to have played professional football if he indeed stands - and wins - the election against Infantino.

A Swiss international with 23 caps to his name, Vega spent six years with local club Grasshoppers before joining Serie A side Cagliari in 1996.

He subsequently had a five-year stint at Spurs, making 64 appearances and scoring seven goals in all competitions. He started the 1999 League Cup final, which Spurs won for what would be their final trophy for another 10 years.

Vega joined Celtic on loan at the end of 2000 and also had a brief spell with Watford in the First Division.

He moved into business following his retirement and staged an unsuccessful attempt to take over Portsmouth, then of the Premier League, in 2009.

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Pompey owner Alexandre Gaydamak claimed that Vega had been 'consistently unable to demonstrate an ability to secure financing for his proposal', which led to the existing board rejecting the deal.

More than 2.6 million people have scrolled past Kenny McEvoy over the past 24 hours after his uncanny resemblance to Gareth Bale was brought up on social media for what feels like the umpteenth time.

“It’s still mental to me that this bloke wasn’t Gareth Bale,” wrote X user @THEZONEEEEEE, who also posted four pictures of the former Republic of Ireland youth international from his Tottenham days.

McEvoy never made a senior appearance across his five-year spell at Spurs, with two cameos on the subs bench during their 2013-14 Europa League campaign being the closest he got to first-team minutes.

He went on to play for York City, Waterford and South Normanton Athletic after his spell in North London came to an end, but those Bale comparisons continue to linger, a decade after leaving Tottenham.

Kenny McEvoy was relieved after ‘finally’ being released by Tottenham

On the 3rd of January, 2016, McEvoy thanked Tottenham for "finally" agreeing to let him go. At the time, McEvoy was playing for League Two side York City in what was his fourth loan spell in the space of two years.

He previously spent time on loan at Peterborough, Colchester and Stevenage.

"In my own head I made the decision five months ago that I wanted to go elsewhere to start my career as a first-team player, as I did not see it happening at Tottenham no matter how much effort I gave it," he wrote on Twitter, as per Sky Sports.

"I can't thank my lawyer enough for helping me get out and Tottenham agreed a month ago to finally let me go.

"The decision was purely my own and, wherever I go next, I know that I will be happy playing as a first-team player, and I'll have the chance to prove people wrong that have ever doubted me."

He added: "Thank you to the fans at Tottenham that did support me. I appreciate every one of you. Let's see where the future takes us."

McEvoy would go on to join York City permanently but after a solid run in the first-team, he left at the end of the 2015-16 campaign before signing for East Midlands Counties League side South Normanton Athletic.

A productive spell at the Derby-based club followed and in January 2017, a number of clubs expressed an interest, including League of Ireland giants Sligo Rovers and Waterford. He opted for the latter.

Kenny McEvoy last played a game of professional football in 2017

McEvoy ended up spending just six months at hometown club Waterford before leaving the club by mutual consent. According to Extra Time, he took a full-time job in England to support his young family.

“I would like to thank the management team for being so understanding with my decision to leave the club," he said in a statement. "I was given an opportunity I couldn’t pass up on which means my family could settle for the first time in four years."

According to his LinkedIn page, McEvoy is currently working as a managing consultant at Ford & Stanley, a UK-based specialist talent services and recruitment group.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly 'considering' new managers following Roberto de Zerbi's disastrous start to the season.

After a disastrous season that saw them just narrowly dodge relegation from the Premier League, Spurs went big during the summer transfer window, spending around £380million gross on ten new players.

It therefore has come as a huge disappointment to Spurs fans to see the club struggling perhaps more than ever, leading the club to reportedly consider sacking De Zerbi just five games into the Premier League season.

Spurs 'considering' new manager after Roberto de Zerbi's poor start

One month after the start of the season, Spurs are still searching for their first Premier League win a they heading into a three-week international break, with only two points with zero wins and a pair of goalless draws.

Not only this, but the London club have already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup having lost to Liverpool 3-1 in the third round.

In light of this, Spanish outlet Fichajes have reported that Spurs are already looking for a manager to succeed De Zerbi, leaving the door open to sack him should they believe it to be necessary.

The report claims that after a 2-3 defeat to Aston Villa that dropped them into the relegation zone, the Italian manager's position is becoming increasingly in danger.

But, one thing that may make the possibility of sacking De Zerbi more difficult is his contract, which reportedly runs until 2031.

Surprisingly, it is believed that the deal does not include a break clause, even if Tottenham are relegated at the end of the season, meaning Spurs would have to fork out a figure well north of £10m if they were to dismiss De Zerbi early.

Of course, this figure could be reduced if De Zerbi and Spurs were to come to a mutual agreement, but at this stage of the season, that would be highly unlikely.

With that in mind, the report claims that, as it stands, Spurs will not sack De Zerbi over the international break, but will instead use the break to assess other managers and the cost of maintaining or terminating his contract.

Former Premier League manager early favourite to replace De Zerbi as Spurs manager

As always, should Spurs be on the market for a new manager, former boss Mauricio Pochettino is likely to be linked with a blockbuster return.

But, with the 54-year-old currently employed as the head coach of the United States men's national team, it is actually another ex-Premier League manager that has emerged as the early favourite to take over at Spurs, should the job become available.

After leaving his role as Newcastle United manager shortly before the start of the season, Eddie Howe has kept a relatively low profile.

During his spell of close to five years, Howe led Newcastle into the UEFA Champions League twice and helped them win the Carabao Cup and therefore will no doubt be at the top of several clubs lists should they be searching for a new manager.

This is why the 48-year-old is currently believed to be the front runner to replace De Zerbi at Spurs if he is sacked sometime in the near future.

Whether or not the Englishman would take the job remains to be seen.

A truly embarrassing statistic linking Tottenham Hotspur to music superstar Beyonce has emerged after their dismal start to the season.

On Saturday afternoon, Spurs suffered yet another loss as Aston Villa got the better of the home side in a 3-2 match at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The loss means Spurs have now won just one of their seven fixtures so far this season, a 5-1 victory over Charlton in the Carabao Cup, meaning the massive Tottenham Hotspur stadium has still seen more Beyonce concerts than home wins in nearly two years.

Why Beyonce has enjoyed more success at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium than Spurs

After the opening five Premier League matches of the season, Spurs are currently sitting dead last heading into a three-week international break, with zero wins and just two points thanks to a pair of goalless draws.

The poor start comes after Spurs invested heavily during the summer transfer window, splashing out around £380m gross on ten new players such as Sandro Tonali, Omar Marmoush and Mateus Fernandes.

Having suffered consecutive 17th-place finishes, expectations were high heading into 2026/27 but things couldn't have gone much worse.

And perhaps most alarming is that Spurs are still trailing Beyonce for success in their home ground in recent years.

On June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 16 2025, Beyonce held six sold-out concerts at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, touring her new Cowboy Carter album.

More than 275,000 attendees attended each of the shows, with the stint estimated to have generated around £7.5m per concert.

But why is this relevant?

Well, these six huge concerts mean that, from November 2024 until today, Tottenham Hotspur stadium has hosted more Beyonce concerts than home league wins (five).

The five wins have come from 36 league matches played at the stadium.

To put that in perspective, since the top-flight of English football was founded back in 1888 no other team have endured such a poor run of form at home while remaining in the top division.

Roberto de Zerbi lashes out after Spurs' latest home defeat

It is therefore understandable why tensions are high at Spurs right now, a feeling epitomised by manager Roberto De Zerbi's post-match interview following the loss to Aston Villa.

Under the leadership of the Italian manager, Spurs have won two of their seven home fixtures, against Charlton at the start of this season and the 1–0 win over Everton that secured their Premier League survival on 24 May 2026.

When asked to reflect on the most recent home loss, De Zerbi described his side as 'fragile' admitting that they need to work harder if they are to improve this season.

"I think we could score in the first half many, many times," De Zerbi told TNT Sports post-match. "We concede the goal, but we had to stay more focused in defending that situation.

"In the second half, we concede a goal from the goal kick. Before that, we score an offside goal, and the third goal is a great goal from Buendia. We played well in the first half but we didn't score. But too fragile.

"If we didn't score, it's my responsibility. We've got to work harder. Football is like life - you are strong or you lose."

"I can't speak before my time, I can speak only on my work. Like I said, we have to improve the quality of the play, but be stronger, otherwise... the game is not 90 minutes in ball possession, 90 minutes in the last third.

"During the game, there are situations where we have to stay closer, we have to stay stronger, we have to defend better ball on ball. And we didn't, or we didn't in the right way."

Spurs travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on October 10 in their first match following the international break before hosting the newly-promoted Coventry City in their next home game on October 19.

Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi has branded his team as 'too fragile' after they suffered a 3-2 defeat at home to Aston Villa - with the Italian criticised for what he did after full-time.

Villa went 3-0 ahead through goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendia to effectively end the game as a contest towards the end of the second half.

Spurs did score what proved to be two consolation goals late on through Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke but the result was by then secure - and De Zerbi's actions post-match have got people talking.

Roberto De Zerbi called out over Spurs full-time decision

Rather than face the Spurs faithful after the match or speak to his players, De Zerbi walked straight down the tunnel after shaking hands with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery.

There was a scattering of boos among the home faithful at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after yet another match without victory.

Spurs could end the weekend bottom of the Premier League if both Fulham and Coventry pick up victories.

The Italian was criticised by a number of fans online for his decision not to join his players in applauding the Spurs fans - even if a significant number of them had decided to leave with the score at 3-0 on 83 minutes.

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'Too fragile...' - De Zerbi reacts to Aston Villa defeat

"I think we could score in the first half many, many times," De Zerbi told TNT Sports post-match. "We concede the goal, but we had to stay more focused in defending that situation.

"In the second half, we concede a goal from the goal kick. Before that, we score an offside goal, and the third goal is a great goal from Buendia. We played well in the first half but we didn't score. But too fragile.

"If we didn't score, it's my responsibility. We've got to work harder. Football is like life - you are strong or you lose."

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"I can't speak before my time, I can speak only on my work. Like I said, we have to improve the quality of the play, but be stronger, otherwise... the game is not 90 minutes in ball possession, 90 minutes in the last third. During the game, there are situations where we have to stay closer, we have to stay stronger, we have to defend better ball on ball. And we didn't, or we didn't in the right way."

Tottenham Hotspur have not made an ideal start to the Premier League campaign as they sit just outside the relegation zone.

Spurs fans are yet to see their side score a goal, let alone collect three points via a victory and this may lead to worries that the club is in for a third straight season near the foot of the table.

Now, concern may grow further after a video of the Spurs team warming up before their game with Aston Villa was posted to social media.

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Video of Spurs’ warming up before Aston Villa match may worry fans

Spurs and Aston Villa are currently battling it out in the Premier League with the scoreline 0-1 at the break to Unai Emery's team, the goal coming from Johan Manzambi in addition time at the end of the half.

Neither side have made a good start to their league campaign, as between the two sides they have only registered two goals, this being for Emery’s side.

However, if Villa can hold onto this result until fulltime they may look at this the point where their season truly began.

Meanwhile Spurs supporters are still waiting to see their team hit the back of the net in the division, but after a video of their warm-up ahead of this clash between the two sides near the foot of the table was posted on social media, concerns of their fan base may grow.

In a video posted to X, it shows the players are seen doing a shooting drill 15 minutes before kick-off.

From the footage in the clip, only six of the 21 shots hit the target, a sight no fan will want to see as they search for better luck in front of goal.

In the first half, Roberto De Zerbi’s team’s accuracy seemed to improve slightly despite not scoring a goal, as four of their nine attempts hit the target.

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Spurs fans react to the warm up ahead of Aston Villa clash

While it may be expected that there would be some concern about the lack of shots on target, the majority of the opinions seem to be looking for the brighter and more optimistic view that they were just getting rid of all the bad efforts before the match.

One supporter said: “They probably save it for the game.”

Another added: “Get the misses out of the way early , good thinking.”

With a third supporter agreeing as they wrote: “Just getting it out of their system. Seen them hit the target a lot in prematch and then couldn’t hit barn door during so let’s hope it’s the reverse!”

Now, it must be noted that despite their optimism Spurs still did not score a goal in the first half of their game with Villa.

So, the pessimists from viewing this footage, while they will be feeling vindicated in their concerns, will not be pleased that this may indicate another season of woe at White Hart Lane.

One supporter said: “No pressure from 15 yards and they're delivering those results lol.”

Another said: “Sums it right up.”

While one individual simply said: “Long story short. It’s over!”