Jose … The José League Table of 2019-20 was not dissimilar.But Mourinho is likely to need more than Champions League qualification to be considered a real success. From Bill Nicholson to Terry Venables, Ossie Ardiles, Harry Redknapp and Mauricio Pochettino, the emphasis has been on an attacking style. ‘Where the ball is’,Inter's whirlwind courting of Eriksen is paying off, with the former Tottenham midfielder improving since lockdown was lifted,‘Classical music that gives you goosebumps’: How Mourinho works with strikers,Hearing about what the Spurs head coach did in previous jobs should give Harry Kane hope as he scored his eighth goal in 12 games under him,Watching Harry Kane: No shots in the box in selfless 90-minute comeback,After six months out, the Spurs striker returned in Friday's 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
His best position? Then, and only then, would it be possible to reach a meaningful judgment on him and his team at the end of a campaign.Mourinho has had his wish and now, it feels as though his Spurs tenure is truly about to begin.Mourinho has the habit of subverting reference points, of reframing them to bolster his achievements and ego. All rights reserved.For more information about Cookies and how to adjust them, please see our.These are cookies that are required to provide you with features or services that you have requested. It was and is likely to remain aggressive, direct and pragmatic.Mourinho only cares about finding the formula for winning football and doing so quickly. They may allow him to leave on loan, with a host of clubs interested, but his pre-season performances have been promising and a run of games – whoever they are for – could well put him in the Euro 2020 mix.Available for everyone, funded by readers.© 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. A cautious financial model has often frustrated fans but Spurs have become major players in the modern top flight under Enic.Japhet Tanganga did not always have it easy when making 11 appearances in an inconsistent backline last season but he never looked uncomfortable and was well worth the long-term deal signed in July. Visit ESPN to view Tottenham Hotspur squad and player information from all … The Athletic explains...Was Spurs’ pressure lazy? Current transfer record: €-52.10m. Bale's desire can accelerate fitness return, says Mourinho,Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho is unsure when new loan signing Gareth Bale will return to full fitness but said the 31-year-old's desire to,Morgan: Last-minute Spurs move a chance to challenge myself.USWNT star Alex Morgan reveals how her move to Tottenham came together and what excites her about the FA WSL.Son Heung-Min joins Salah, Aguero and host of greats in Premier League's 4-goal club.Son Heung-Min became the 28th player to score four or more goals in a Premier League game, joining some illustrious names and a few unlikely ones.Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Analytical Cookies also help us measure the performance of our advertising campaigns in order to help us improve our advertising campaigns and to optimize our Services' content for those who engage with our advertising. Well, some of that did not carry over to MW2. And what about Dele Alli? View Tottenham Hotspur FC squad and player information on the official website of the Premier League. First team appearances include.International appearances are those at Full International level, including substitutions while on the club's books.An asterisk (*) next to a name denotes that the player is still a current player at the club.For the current Tottenham first-team squad, see,'Founding player of Hotspur F.C "A Romance of Football p8",Founding player of Hotspur F.C. 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