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Tottenham's Pressing Paradox: Spurs rank 2nd in the Premier League for Pressing Intensity (PPDA) but are 20th in Shots Created following high turnovers. 📊
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
Spurs have registered three of the lowest five xG across all matches in the PL this season.
What a stat.
What a stat.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Spurs have registered three of the lowest five xG across all matches in the PL this season.
What a stat.
What a stat.
Attacking momentum chart reflects well this Spurs performance. 0 shots, pathetic. Same problems we had against Bournemouth and Chelsea. Teams that press us well can completely dominate us. Our front 3 has no running threat behind so their defense can press our attacking players super aggressively
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Attacking momentum chart reflects well this Spurs performance. 0 shots, pathetic. Same problems we had against Bournemouth and Chelsea. Teams that press us well can completely dominate us. Our front 3 has no running threat behind so their defense can press our attacking players super aggressively
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Brighton’s press has arguably been the best in the Premier League this season. Not talked about enough.
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Brighton’s press has arguably been the best in the Premier League this season. Not talked about enough.
Tottenham's Pressing Paradox: Spurs rank 2nd in the Premier League for Pressing Intensity (PPDA) but are 20th in Shots Created following high turnovers. 📊
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Tottenham's Pressing Paradox: Spurs rank 2nd in the Premier League for Pressing Intensity (PPDA) but are 20th in Shots Created following high turnovers. 📊
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
This outlier status requires review. What factors cause this low output from elite pressing input?
#COYS #THFC #FootballAnalytics
A clear tactical shift under Thomas Frank has started to emerge. Since the Everton match last week, Spurs have consistently lined up in possession as a back three, with Udogie pushing high and wide almost as a left winger.
(Thread) 🔽
(Thread) 🔽
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A clear tactical shift under Thomas Frank has started to emerge. Since the Everton match last week, Spurs have consistently lined up in possession as a back three, with Udogie pushing high and wide almost as a left winger.
(Thread) 🔽
(Thread) 🔽
From a 1–0 collapse to a 4–0 masterclass - a rollercoaster week even by Spurs standards.
My full SpursIQ review looks at what went wrong vs Chelsea, what changed vs Copenhagen, and why the difference might be more about execution than tactics.
#COYS
My full SpursIQ review looks at what went wrong vs Chelsea, what changed vs Copenhagen, and why the difference might be more about execution than tactics.
#COYS
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
From a 1–0 collapse to a 4–0 masterclass - a rollercoaster week even by Spurs standards.
My full SpursIQ review looks at what went wrong vs Chelsea, what changed vs Copenhagen, and why the difference might be more about execution than tactics.
#COYS
My full SpursIQ review looks at what went wrong vs Chelsea, what changed vs Copenhagen, and why the difference might be more about execution than tactics.
#COYS
We are playing well. Especially considering how many starters are out. The stats will show us with very low xG again but there were some very nice attacking sequences. Just missing the final bit of quality in the final third.
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We are playing well. Especially considering how many starters are out. The stats will show us with very low xG again but there were some very nice attacking sequences. Just missing the final bit of quality in the final third.
Spurs’ pass map against Everton this past weekend looked a lot more balanced this match overall relative to many of our previous matches this season.
We were able to progress more centrally on occasions, which I believe can be attributed to: (See thread)
#COYS
We were able to progress more centrally on occasions, which I believe can be attributed to: (See thread)
#COYS
October 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Spurs’ pass map against Everton this past weekend looked a lot more balanced this match overall relative to many of our previous matches this season.
We were able to progress more centrally on occasions, which I believe can be attributed to: (See thread)
#COYS
We were able to progress more centrally on occasions, which I believe can be attributed to: (See thread)
#COYS
Spurs put in a gritty but impressive 3–0 win away at Everton.
Full MW9 review now live on SpursIQ:
🔗 spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS #THFC #SpursIQ
Full MW9 review now live on SpursIQ:
🔗 spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS #THFC #SpursIQ
Premier League Matchweek 9 Review: Everton vs Spurs
A tactical and data-driven look at Spurs’ crucial 3–0 win at Everton
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October 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Spurs put in a gritty but impressive 3–0 win away at Everton.
Full MW9 review now live on SpursIQ:
🔗 spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS #THFC #SpursIQ
Full MW9 review now live on SpursIQ:
🔗 spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS #THFC #SpursIQ
Opta’s xPoints table had Spurs 14th after seven matches, even while sitting 3rd in the real table.
Naturally, the questions came fast: “Are Spurs lucky? Is this sustainable?”
I looked back at last season, plotting each team’s xPosition after seven matches vs their final place.
#COYS #THFC
Naturally, the questions came fast: “Are Spurs lucky? Is this sustainable?”
I looked back at last season, plotting each team’s xPosition after seven matches vs their final place.
#COYS #THFC
October 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Opta’s xPoints table says Spurs should be 14th, not 3rd after the first seven matches of the PL season.
I dug into what xG and xPoints actually measure, and what they can both explain and mislead this early in the season:
spursiq.substack.com/p/reading-be...
#THFC #COYS
I dug into what xG and xPoints actually measure, and what they can both explain and mislead this early in the season:
spursiq.substack.com/p/reading-be...
#THFC #COYS
Reading Between the Numbers: What xG and xPoints Do (and Don’t) Tell Us About Spurs
Why early-season metrics can mislead, and what they reveal about Spurs’ performance beyond the scoreline
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October 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Opta’s xPoints table says Spurs should be 14th, not 3rd after the first seven matches of the PL season.
I dug into what xG and xPoints actually measure, and what they can both explain and mislead this early in the season:
spursiq.substack.com/p/reading-be...
#THFC #COYS
I dug into what xG and xPoints actually measure, and what they can both explain and mislead this early in the season:
spursiq.substack.com/p/reading-be...
#THFC #COYS
Spurs finally broke the pre-international break curse and ended Leeds’ 1-year home streak.
Not a perfect performance, but a really resilient and important away win.
Here’s what stood out tactically and in the data 👇 (Thread)
Not a perfect performance, but a really resilient and important away win.
Here’s what stood out tactically and in the data 👇 (Thread)
October 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Spurs finally broke the pre-international break curse and ended Leeds’ 1-year home streak.
Not a perfect performance, but a really resilient and important away win.
Here’s what stood out tactically and in the data 👇 (Thread)
Not a perfect performance, but a really resilient and important away win.
Here’s what stood out tactically and in the data 👇 (Thread)
Multiple takeaways from Spurs’ big win at Leeds this weekend.
full analysis here:
spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS
full analysis here:
spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS
October 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Multiple takeaways from Spurs’ big win at Leeds this weekend.
full analysis here:
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#COYS
full analysis here:
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#COYS
New post on Substack! Let me know your thoughts.
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Bentancur detail - deepest midfielder, covering Porro -interesting. It seems like coaches really appreciate his versatility and ability to follow instructions / perform specific roles. IDK 🤷
Bentancur detail - deepest midfielder, covering Porro -interesting. It seems like coaches really appreciate his versatility and ability to follow instructions / perform specific roles. IDK 🤷
Premier League Matchweek 7 Review: Leeds vs Spurs
A closer look at the tactics, data, and key takeaways from Spurs’ crucial 2–1 win at Elland Road.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New post on Substack! Let me know your thoughts.
Much of the debate after MW6 focused on Bentancur starting with Palhinha and Xavi at LW. But the evidence tells a different story: Spurs played well first half - the collapse came after Wolves’ tactical change + ineffective subs.
Full breakdown ⬇️
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#COYS #THFC
Full breakdown ⬇️
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#COYS #THFC
Premier League Matchweek 6 Review: Spurs vs Wolves
A closer look at the tactics, data, and key turning points behind Spurs’ disappointing 1–1 draw
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September 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Much of the debate after MW6 focused on Bentancur starting with Palhinha and Xavi at LW. But the evidence tells a different story: Spurs played well first half - the collapse came after Wolves’ tactical change + ineffective subs.
Full breakdown ⬇️
spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS #THFC
Full breakdown ⬇️
spursiq.substack.com/p/premier-le...
#COYS #THFC
Kudus has been very impressive so far this PL Season 📊
- Most successful take ons (19)
- Most accurate crosses (12)
- Tied 2nd most assists (3)
- Tied 2nd most duels won (39)
- Only player in Europe’s top 5 leagues with 10+ Dribbles, Key Passes, & Tackles (19,11,10)
What a signing #COYS #THFC
- Most successful take ons (19)
- Most accurate crosses (12)
- Tied 2nd most assists (3)
- Tied 2nd most duels won (39)
- Only player in Europe’s top 5 leagues with 10+ Dribbles, Key Passes, & Tackles (19,11,10)
What a signing #COYS #THFC
September 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New substack article just published!
Carabao Cup Match Review:
A look at the data and tactics behind Spurs’ 3–0 victory
Some highlighted topics:
- Midfield formation and Gray in his best position
- Palhinha Surprise role + epic goal
Link: spursiq.substack.com/p/carabao-cu...
#COYS #THFC
Carabao Cup Match Review:
A look at the data and tactics behind Spurs’ 3–0 victory
Some highlighted topics:
- Midfield formation and Gray in his best position
- Palhinha Surprise role + epic goal
Link: spursiq.substack.com/p/carabao-cu...
#COYS #THFC
September 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New substack article just published!
Carabao Cup Match Review:
A look at the data and tactics behind Spurs’ 3–0 victory
Some highlighted topics:
- Midfield formation and Gray in his best position
- Palhinha Surprise role + epic goal
Link: spursiq.substack.com/p/carabao-cu...
#COYS #THFC
Carabao Cup Match Review:
A look at the data and tactics behind Spurs’ 3–0 victory
Some highlighted topics:
- Midfield formation and Gray in his best position
- Palhinha Surprise role + epic goal
Link: spursiq.substack.com/p/carabao-cu...
#COYS #THFC
Another clean sheet, some rotation, some goals ✔️
Gray and Johnson very good matches.
Sloppy start to the 2nd half from the team but overall deserved winners #COYS
Gray and Johnson very good matches.
Sloppy start to the 2nd half from the team but overall deserved winners #COYS
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Another clean sheet, some rotation, some goals ✔️
Gray and Johnson very good matches.
Sloppy start to the 2nd half from the team but overall deserved winners #COYS
Gray and Johnson very good matches.
Sloppy start to the 2nd half from the team but overall deserved winners #COYS
Both Gray and Bentancur having good matches.
Bentancur more sitting back as a 6. Gray playing higher up the pitch on the right side, making some deep runs into the right channels. calm on the ball and good decision making. #COYS
Bentancur more sitting back as a 6. Gray playing higher up the pitch on the right side, making some deep runs into the right channels. calm on the ball and good decision making. #COYS
September 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Both Gray and Bentancur having good matches.
Bentancur more sitting back as a 6. Gray playing higher up the pitch on the right side, making some deep runs into the right channels. calm on the ball and good decision making. #COYS
Bentancur more sitting back as a 6. Gray playing higher up the pitch on the right side, making some deep runs into the right channels. calm on the ball and good decision making. #COYS
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Looks like Palhinha at CB actually
September 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Looks like Palhinha at CB actually
Likely starting lineup. I think Frank sees Gray as CB as a Romero type of replacement with his passing and carrying abilities which we rely on for progression
Not sure I agree though. doubt Palhinha will be at CB but could see him slotting into back for cover when Gray progresses forward. #COYS
Not sure I agree though. doubt Palhinha will be at CB but could see him slotting into back for cover when Gray progresses forward. #COYS
September 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Likely starting lineup. I think Frank sees Gray as CB as a Romero type of replacement with his passing and carrying abilities which we rely on for progression
Not sure I agree though. doubt Palhinha will be at CB but could see him slotting into back for cover when Gray progresses forward. #COYS
Not sure I agree though. doubt Palhinha will be at CB but could see him slotting into back for cover when Gray progresses forward. #COYS