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Match The Bodø Affair: The Mighty Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt of Nordland - 2000hrs 1st May 2025 - UEFA Europa League Semi Final Leg 1
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Levy has Already told him imv but difficult to say as he hasn’t given a fuck all season!
Did your pulse go up every time Vicario had the ball at his feet and was looking around for some poor cunt to pass to who was probably marked and didn’t want it?
His experience of plastic pitches didn’t make itself present at Tamworth!
I can't believe anyone is still falling for this. He fucking hates us.
They should go and train at Tamworth for a few sessions before the second leg. As much practice as possible on a plastic pitch.
young kid needs proper coaching
What like the Abba singer???Was she how we all imagine a Swedish GF is?
not as blonde but deffo had the 'Swedish nose' if ya know, ya know...
What like the Abba singer???
not as blonde but deffo had the 'Swedish nose' if ya know, ya know...
Fair shout!
And take the Gym teacher afterwards as a specialist coach!
We talking Kulu looking Swede or Swedish womens national team Swede?
Apparently she had a Swedish nose.
I have no idea what that means. I’m guessing not Roman.
In Ange We... aww fuck!So here we are … the most important game since the Champions League final has arrived. COYS
So that’s how Ange is doing it. Who knew?AI gives me a tactical breakdown on how to beat Bodo :-
Tactical Breakdown: Beating Bodø/Glimt Without Son
Formation: 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1
Recommended Spurs Setup
Key Adjustments:
- Use Kulusevski centrally or right-sided.
- Deploy Brennan Johnson or Werner on the left to mimic Son’s vertical threat.
- Emphasize possession dominance and wing overloads rather than transition chaos.
1. Build Control Through Central Overloads
- Without Son’s outlet: Spurs can't lean solely on direct counter-attacks.
- Tactical Shift: Use Maddison + Kulusevski to dominate central zones between the lines.
- Actionable Detail: Rotate one of the wing-backs (e.g., Porro) into half-spaces to create midfield triangles and force Bodø/Glimt’s midfield to collapse inward, exposing wide areas.
2. Attack via Wide Combinations & Late Runners
- Kulusevski (right half-space) can combine with Porro for cutbacks.
- Werner or Johnson (left) can stretch the backline vertically — not as lethal as Son, but quick enough to get in behind.
- Late arrivals from midfield (Bentancur/Sarr) become essential to flood the box and finish attacks.
3. High Press with Triggers on the Fullbacks
- Structure: Use a front 3 press (Johnson – Richarlison – Kulusevski).
- Key Instruction: Force Bodø/Glimt’s CBs to pass wide, then jump press with wing-back/fullback to trap.
- Without Son pressing: Kulusevski leads centrally with more intelligent angles rather than raw speed.
4. Use Maddison as the Central Lockpicker
- Maddison's Role: Central advanced midfielder, dropping in and creating between their CBs and midfield line.
- No Son = Less Chaos: So Maddison’s passing vision and movement need to replace Son’s penetration.
- Key Movement: Maddison drags out a DM → opens channel for Johnson or a WB to exploit.
5. Dominant Wing-Back Play
- Pedro Porro and Udogie or Royal must provide width, overlap frequently, and stretch Bodø/Glimt’s back four.
- These wingbacks are crucial since Son’s absence removes a major wide threat.
- Focus on switching play quickly to exploit Bodø/Glimt’s narrow defensive shape.
6. Defensive Discipline Against Bodø/Glimt’s Midfield Runs
- Their attacking mids and wingers make dangerous third-man diagonal runs.
- Spurs’ holding midfielders (Bissouma/Bentancur) must screen in front of Romero & Co.
- Keep the defensive line tight and compact; don’t allow separation between CBs and mids.
Tactical Summary (Without Son):
Phase Spurs Strategy Possession Central overloads + wingback width Transition (Att.) Less direct; rely on quick 1-2s and late runs Transition (Def.) Midfield counterpress; fullbacks drop quickly Out of Possession Press in a 3-2-2-3 structure, trap wide Set-Pieces Still a major advantage — target Romero/Van de Ven
Player Roles Rebalanced:
and a great image
- Werner / Johnson: Wide left threat with vertical runs
- Richarlison: Pin CBs, crash the box
- Kulusevski: Creative hub from right half-space
- Maddison: Chief playmaker centrally
- Porro & Udogie: Overlap, stretch, and deliver
FULL formation
No mate just so used to everything going wrong on the big days. As soon as I read the Bergval rumours this morning I just thought typical
It mentions Royal in section 5.AI gives me a tactical breakdown on how to beat Bodo :-
Formation: 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1
Key Adjustments:
- Use Kulusevski centrally or right-sided.
- Deploy Brennan Johnson or Werner on the left to mimic Son’s vertical threat.
- Emphasize possession dominance and wing overloads rather than transition chaos.
1. Build Control Through Central Overloads
- Without Son’s outlet: Spurs can't lean solely on direct counter-attacks.
- Tactical Shift: Use Maddison + Kulusevski to dominate central zones between the lines.
- Actionable Detail: Rotate one of the wing-backs (e.g., Porro) into half-spaces to create midfield triangles and force Bodø/Glimt’s midfield to collapse inward, exposing wide areas.
2. Attack via Wide Combinations & Late Runners
- Kulusevski (right half-space) can combine with Porro for cutbacks.
- Werner or Johnson (left) can stretch the backline vertically — not as lethal as Son, but quick enough to get in behind.
- Late arrivals from midfield (Bentancur/Sarr) become essential to flood the box and finish attacks.
3. High Press with Triggers on the Fullbacks
- Structure: Use a front 3 press (Johnson – Richarlison – Kulusevski).
- Key Instruction: Force Bodø/Glimt’s CBs to pass wide, then jump press with wing-back/fullback to trap.
- Without Son pressing: Kulusevski leads centrally with more intelligent angles rather than raw speed.
4. Use Maddison as the Central Lockpicker
- Maddison's Role: Central advanced midfielder, dropping in and creating between their CBs and midfield line.
- No Son = Less Chaos: So Maddison’s passing vision and movement need to replace Son’s penetration.
- Key Movement: Maddison drags out a DM → opens channel for Johnson or a WB to exploit.
5. Dominant Wing-Back Play
- Pedro Porro and Udogie or Royal must provide width, overlap frequently, and stretch Bodø/Glimt’s back four.
- These wingbacks are crucial since Son’s absence removes a major wide threat.
- Focus on switching play quickly to exploit Bodø/Glimt’s narrow defensive shape.
6. Defensive Discipline Against Bodø/Glimt’s Midfield Runs
- Their attacking mids and wingers make dangerous third-man diagonal runs.
- Spurs’ holding midfielders (Bissouma/Bentancur) must screen in front of Romero & Co.
- Keep the defensive line tight and compact; don’t allow separation between CBs and mids.
Phase Spurs Strategy Possession Central overloads + wingback width Transition (Att.) Less direct; rely on quick 1-2s and late runs Transition (Def.) Midfield counterpress; fullbacks drop quickly Out of Possession Press in a 3-2-2-3 structure, trap wide Set-Pieces Still a major advantage — target Romero/Van de Ven
and a great image
- Werner / Johnson: Wide left threat with vertical runs
- Richarlison: Pin CBs, crash the box
- Kulusevski: Creative hub from right half-space
- Maddison: Chief playmaker centrally
- Porro & Udogie: Overlap, stretch, and deliver
FULL formation
