talkSPORT host Adrian Durham was full of praise for Tottenham following their dramatic Champions League triumph over Manchester City.
Spurs lost 4-3 in their quarter-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium but made it through to the last four on away goals.
Getty
2
Fernando Llorente’s goal was the decisive moment in the tie
The game was an incredible spectacle and it looked like Mauricio Pochettino’s men had lost it at the death but Raheem Sterling’s stoppage-time strike was ruled out for offside after a tense VAR check.
It means Spurs are one more triumph away from a first ever European Cup final with Dutch side Ajax, who have beaten Real Madrid and Juventus in the knockout stages, standing in their way.
The triumph is also a massive psychological hurdle cleared by Spurs with the perception among some football fans that they crumble during the big games.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
And on Thursday’s edition of Drivetime, Durham, alongside co-host Darren Gough discussed whether this could kick start a sustained period of domination in the Champions League and Premier League for Spurs.
And Durham, who has suggested Spurs are not Champions League contenders in the past, said the win over City gives the north London side the ‘foundations to get better’.
Durham said:Â “When you think that they’ve sustained a place in the top four all through this season even though the Wembley thing probably affected them.
“And not only that but they’ve made it to a Champions League semi-final with a great chance of making it to the final. Who knows what’s going to happen?
2
Could this win lead to Spurs challenging for league titles and Champions Leagues in the future?
“So given all of the problems that Pochettino and the team have had this season, for them to achieve a top four finish probably and Champions League semi-final place, does that not tell you that everything is set fair?
“There is a foundation there for Tottenham to go on and get even better, improve the squad, keep players because they’re doing really well and they’re contenders.
“He’s [Pochettino] turned them into contenders whether you like it or not!
“Whether Arsenal, Chelsea fans want to be in denial – they [Tottenham] are contenders in the last four of the Champions League.”
It looks set to be a straight shootout between Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling for the 2018/19 PFA Player of the Year award. The pair have been in outstanding form so far this season and the Liverpool man is the current odds-on favourite to pick up the gong in the coming weeks.
More than 5,000 Barcelona fans sign petition to have Sadio
Chelsea team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line up to face Slavia Prague - Forgotten man returns CHELSEA could be set to welcome back a familiar face to their starting XI when the Blues take on Slavia
Xherdan Shaqiri: Liverpool midfielder withdraws from
JOB DONE Gers managed to put Celtic sealing their eighth Scottish Premiership title in a row on Saturday behind them with a win at Ibrox Rangers survived the final moments of their 1-0 win over Hibernian with Ross McCrorie stepping in goal after Allan McGregor received an 89th-minute red card.
Solitary Jermain Defoe strike gives Steven Gerrard's men win
newsleak24.com/solitary-jermain-defoe-strike-gives-steven-gerrards-men-win-but-allan-mcgregor-sees-red-late-on/
Solitary Jermain Defoe strike gives Steven Gerrard's men win but Allan McGregor sees red late on in purpose after Allan McGregor obtained an 89th-minute purple
Rangers 1-0 Hibernian: Solitary Jermain Defoe strike gives
Joey Barton investigated over alleged assault on Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel A tunnel fracas erupted after ex-Rangers, England and Man City midfielder Barton's Fleetwood Town lost to the Tykes at
Police investigate Joey Barton after alleged assault on
Championship table: How standings in the second-tier could change after Gameweek 45 by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 26 Apr We're at the business end of the season and we're set for a thrilling finale in the Championship - and that's before the play-offs!
How the top-flight standings could change in Gameweek 29
sportsalert.org/2019/03/01/how-the-top-flight-standings-could-change-in-gameweek-29/
How the top-flight standings could change in Gameweek 29. March 1 talkSPORT.com takes a look at where every team could potentially end up after another huge round
Premier League table: How the top-flight standings could
hollywoodadviser.com/premier-league-table-how-the-top-flight-standings-could-potentially-change-in-gameweek-30/
So, how could the table look by the end of the weekend? Using data from sportsvisualized.com, talkSPORT.com reveals the highest and lowest potential position for each team at the end of this round of fixtures. You can see the results, below… SIGNINGS FPL tips: Transfer advice for Gameweek 30, including Torreira and
How the top-flight standings could potentially change in
sportsalert.org/2019/03/09/how-the-top-flight-standings-could-potentially-change-in-gameweek-30/
REVEALED talkSPORT.com takes a look at where every team could potentially end up after another huge round of fixtures The Premier League title is back this weekend following a fantastic set of Champions League encounters in midweek.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: The Blues academy stars who could be on
ASTON VILLA could face a points deduction in the Premier League due to an investigation into financial fair play. The Midlands club are buzzing after securing their return to the top flight on
Aston Villa face points deduction if found in breach of FFP rules
Tottenham Hotspur: Lucas Moura cries after watching replay of
Tottenham Hotspur. #COYS! Stansted Airport wish Tottenham luck in Champions League Final with departure board messages. standard.co.uk - ALEX YOUNG. Stansted Airport stuck their colours to the mast - wing? - as they welcomed Tottenham fans travelling to the Champions League Final. Ahead of the …
#COYS! Stansted Airport wish Tottenham luck in UCL Final
Jordan Pickford makes mistakes and has only two caps for England but his confidence means he's No 1. Everton's Jordan Pickford has given Gareth Southgate plenty to think about
Paul Pogba takes the mick out of himself again as he races a
No comments:
Post a Comment