Tottenham Hotspur’s season has been a whirlwind of highs and lows, perfectly encapsulating the term ‘Spursy’—a label for the team’s trademark inconsistency. Fans like Anna Howells, content creator for Spurs XY, admit the term is frustrating but fitting. “We have been incredibly inconsistent. Somehow both really good and really bad,” she says.
Under manager Ange Postecoglou, Spurs are the Premier League’s top scorers, with 28 goals from 13 matches. However, their form has been erratic, with six wins and five defeats leaving them in seventh place. A perfect example of this inconsistency came last week, when Tottenham thrashed Manchester City 4-0, only to draw 2-2 against Roma and then fail to beat Fulham, despite the latter playing with 10 men for the final 15 minutes.
For some fans, like Chris Paouros, co-chair of Proud Lilywhites, this “risk and reward” style of play is thrilling. “Angeball is irresistible,” Paouros says. However, others, like fan writer Alison Speechly, are growing frustrated with the team’s inability to turn dominant performances into consistent results. “We keep getting glimpses of greatness,” Speechly says, referencing Spurs’ struggles against lower-tier teams like Ipswich and Crystal Palace, “but we need consistency.”
Despite the attacking firepower, which includes Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min, and James Maddison, Spurs have only won three consecutive games once this year. Fans point to mental lapses, particularly in matches like Roma, where Spurs conceded a late equalizer after failing to maintain their focus.
There is also concern about the team’s mentality. Paouros believes that players must adjust their expectations, as no team can expect to win every match. Speechly, on the other hand, questions Postecoglou’s unwavering commitment to attacking football, suggesting that a more flexible approach might be necessary.
As Tottenham fans continue to hope for success under Postecoglou, they cling to his belief that his second season is the key to success. With Spurs still in all three cups and in touch with the Premier League top four, supporters are cautiously optimistic that the team’s brand of exciting football will ultimately bring the consistency needed for silverware.
