Following Tottenham’s latest defeat to Bournemouth, former midfielder Jamie O’Hara has labelled the current squad as a “bunch of losers”. Spurs had a chance to take advantage of Newcastle’s 3-0 loss to Aston Villa earlier in the day, but failed to do so, losing in devastating circumstances. Heung-min Son put Spurs ahead, but Bournemouth came back to take a 2-1 lead through Matias Vina and Dominic Solanke, before Dango Ouattara won the match after an Arnaut Danjuma equaliser.
O’Hara was scathing in his criticism of the team, stating that there was no fight, hunger or determination to win. He had hoped that Spurs could take advantage of Newcastle’s loss and get into the top four, but saw nothing from the team that warranted being in that position. O’Hara believes that the staff, players and dead wood need to be gotten rid of, and that the mentality needs to change. If Daniel Levy isn’t prepared to change his mentality, he needs to do one as well, according to O’Hara.
O’Hara compared the current team’s mentality to his time at the club between 2005 and 2011. He stated that the team he played in wasn’t competing with Manchester United, but they were a good team with winners who wanted to win. The team had Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Ledley King, Michael Dawson, Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane – people who wanted to win every game. O’Hara believes that the current team lacks that winning mentality, and that they don’t even care about winning.
The defeat to Bournemouth was another disappointing afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The team had a chance to take a top four advantage against a relegation-threatened side, but blew it in devastating circumstances. O’Hara’s comments reflect the frustration and disappointment of many Tottenham fans who have seen their team struggle this season.
Tottenham’s season has been plagued by inconsistency, with the team struggling to put together a run of good results. They have been knocked out of the FA Cup and the Champions League, and are now in danger of missing out on a top four finish. The team’s form has been affected by injuries to key players, including Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
The team’s performances have also been criticised for lacking creativity and attacking flair. The team has struggled to score goals, with Kane being the only consistent scorer. The midfield has also been criticised for being too defensive and lacking creativity. The defence has also been shaky at times, with individual errors costing the team points.
Tottenham’s struggles this season have led to speculation about the future of manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese coach was brought in to replace Mauricio Pochettino in November 2019, but has failed to deliver the results that were expected of him. Mourinho has come under fire for his negative tactics and his treatment of players such as Dele Alli.
The future of some of Tottenham’s key players is also uncertain. Kane has been linked with a move away from the club, with Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly interested in signing him. Son has also been linked with a move away from the club, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him.
Tottenham’s next game is against Arsenal in the North London derby. The team will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Bournemouth and put in a good performance against their rivals. The North London derby is always a fiercely contested game, and Tottenham will need to be at their best if they want to come away with a win.
In conclusion, O’Hara’s comments reflect the frustration and disappointment of many Tottenham fans who have seen their team struggle this season. The team’s performances have been inconsistent, lacking creativity and attacking flair. The future of manager Jose Mourinho and some of the team’s key players is uncertain. Tottenham will need to improve if they want to finish in the top four and compete for trophies next season.