The Fighting Cock by Martin Cloake
There are some great independent Spurs blogs and podcasts being produced at the moment and I always try to make my small contribution to raising their profile when I can. Lately I’ve been picking up on The Fighting Cock and the 1882 movement. I’ve followed a couple of the lads involved on Twitter and recognise some names from back in the day on the old TopSpurs message board, and there’s a real energy to what they are doing.
I’m going to sound as old as I feel when I’m listening to the podcast now but it’s really encouraging to hear what sounds like a new generation creating something and questioning the blandification of modern football. The Fighting Cock is above all passionate about Spurs, but there’s a recognition of the bigger picture that chimes with a growing feeling that’s coalescing around the Stand Against Modern Football initiative. Having come from a generation at Spurs that, despite our fanzine experience and efforts with various independent supporter initiatives, has not really made the impression we once thought we could, what’s most encouraging is the can-do spirit that pervades The Fighting Cock crew. They are a reminder of what football supporters are capable of, and of a spirit that is, in one of the great Steve Perryman’s favourite words, “proper”.
1882 announcement: Tottenham v Wolves FA Youth Cup – Dag & Red’s ground
The 1882 movement goes to Dagenham and Redbridge's Victoria Road to cheer on the Tottenham U18s in their bid to reach the FA Youth Cup 5th round.
Burn out
With 100 games to play in the next 21 days, James Harris examines what can be done to help prevent our players burning out.
Was the Chelsea victory a watershed moment?
Vass Koni looks back at the Chelsea game and realises that it was more than just gaining three points against rivals, it was about gaining a new perception on our football and our style.
1882 announcement: Tottenham v Burnley FA Cup replay
The 1882 movement returns to White Hart Lane for the FA Cup replay versus Burnley .
A new identity
When Pochettino arrived the buzz words were: Pressing, intensity, running and winning the ball back, but are we actually seeing that? Stephen Puddicombe returns to The Fighting Cock with numbers to prove his point. 2015 is about numbers. Heat maps are so 2014.
The end of Kaboul
Last night there was a seismic shift of power at Spurs. Vertonghen openly questioned Kaboul, his captain, and the crowd audibly supported the Belgian over the Frenchman. What does this mean for Kaboul? Is there a future for him? Does he offer us anything going forward? Has Kaboul gone Kapop?