What a Season

It goes without saying that we are currently enjoying an incredible season. For the first time since the 1980's we are being talked about as genuine title contenders. Not only that, we are still in both the FA Cup and the Europa League, with a realistic chance of winning either, or both.

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Article by Chris Duncan

Going to school during the 1990's was tough as a Spurs fan, because, let's be honest, we were not very good, and some of the football we served up at the time was dreadful. I can remember a game against Barnsley at White Hart Lane in December 1998, when a defeat would have seen us bottom of the league on Christmas Day. We were never in Europe, always out of the FA Cup by the end of January, and getting excited about reaching the quarter-finals of the Coca-Cola/Worthington Cup.

What's so incredible about this season is not where we are in the league, but how we have got ourselves there. For the first time in a long time we brought in players that were actually needed. Toby Alderweirald has been a fantastic signing, and we really are reaping the benefits of the partnership he has forged with Jan Vertonghen at Ajax and for the Belgium nation team. Kevin Wimmer has also impressed me whenever he has been called upon, and is a more the able deputy for Jan, which is a relief following Vertonghen's injury against Crystal Palace. In the past we have always had decent first choice defenders, but the back ups have never been of a similar quality. The same can be said of Kieran Trippier, who has provided Kyle Walker with genuine competition at right-back, competition that both players have benefited from.

The emergence of Dele Alli has been a massive plus for us this season. No-one could have predicted the impact Alli would have following his move from Milton Keynes Dons. His knack of being in the right place at the right time has brought us numerous goals and won us a fair few points. Not only has Alli weighed in with his share of goals, he has also provided a decent number of assists too.

A mention must also go to Mousa Dembélé, who has been in incredible form for much of this season. Having the Belgian midfielder in the side makes a big difference to the way we play. Dembele's strength on the ball is quite incredible and helps the team out immensely at times. The fact Mousa has started scoring goals again is simply a bonus.

Another excellent signing has been South Korean international Heung-Min Son, who, in my opinion, is a class footballer. I have been a fan of Son every since I first saw him playing in the German Bundesliga for Hamburger SV. When we signed Son from Bayer Leverkusen I knew we had bought ourselves a quality attacker, though he is more of an attacking winger than a striker. Despite his slight build, Heung-Min Son is strong on the ball and has a rocket of a shot, as seen with his goal against Leicester City in The FA Cup. Son also has the ability to score instinctive goals, such as his winner away at Watford earlier in the season. In my mind, having an attacker of his ability, work-rate and commitment , justifies his price tag.

Despite not signing another first team striker during the January transfer window, I am not concerned should anything happen to Harry Kane. I agree with Mauricio Pochettino that the likes of Heung-Min Son, Nacer Chadli, Erik Lamela or, once fit again, Clinton N'Jie could fill in for the England international. That leads me on to the three most influential people this season, Hugo Lloris, Harry Kane and Mauricio Pochettino. Hugo Lloris has saved the team on more occasions then I can remember during his time at the club. The French national team captain is without doubt one of the best goalkeepers in the world and arguably the best we have had at White Hart Lane since Ray Clemence.

Harry Kane gives everything he has every time he pulls on a Tottenham Hotspur shirt, and there is much more to his game than just his goals. His work-rate is absolutely phenomenal and he is always on the move, running between ten and twelve kilometres every game. He is often involved in the link up play as well and is much more than just a striker.

Mauricio Pochettino has made so many positive changes during his time at White Hart Lane. At the start he gave every man his chance, and himself the time and opportunity to work out which players fit in to his philosophy. During the summer he got rid of the players that were not for hima and when it came to recruitment, Pochettino didn't go for names, he chose the players who he believes were right for the club and the way he wishes the team to play, and we are seeing the fruits of his labour and meticulous preparation.

It may only be the middle of February and there is still a lot of football to be played. However, regardless of where we finish this season we should be proud to call ourselves supporters of Tottenham Hotspur. We can be proud of the squad we have and there never say die attitude, and thankful that we have a manager that, in my opinion, is doing things the right way. COME OM YOU SPURS!

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