Birdy
@markbirdy.bsky.social
Designer and long suffering Spurs fan. Largely just posting into the void about Football, Rugby, F1 and Cricket.
https://birdyspurs.co.uk/
https://birdyspurs.co.uk/
England appear to have forgotten how to tackle. In fact, they've largely forgotten how to play rugby. 😫
February 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
England appear to have forgotten how to tackle. In fact, they've largely forgotten how to play rugby. 😫
That was a Kane-esque finish from Dom. Lovely stuff.
January 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM
That was a Kane-esque finish from Dom. Lovely stuff.
Lord Benji Ice cream of Asda.
January 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Lord Benji Ice cream of Asda.
Do we have players good enough for the top 6? Maybe not quite. Are they good enough to beat West Ham and Burnley? 100% yes. Frank just doesn’t know how to get the best out of them.
January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Do we have players good enough for the top 6? Maybe not quite. Are they good enough to beat West Ham and Burnley? 100% yes. Frank just doesn’t know how to get the best out of them.
Danso has been quietly excellent tonight. Everything you want from your backup centre back.
January 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Danso has been quietly excellent tonight. Everything you want from your backup centre back.
Through balls are so much more effective when Solanke is the target.
January 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Through balls are so much more effective when Solanke is the target.
Why this transfer window (so far) encapsulates almost everything that is right and wrong with Tottenham’s recruitment
https://birdyspurs.co.uk/why-this-transfer-window-so-far-encapsulates-almost-everything-that-is-right-and-wrong-with-tottenhams-recruitment/
https://birdyspurs.co.uk/why-this-transfer-window-so-far-encapsulates-almost-everything-that-is-right-and-wrong-with-tottenhams-recruitment/
January 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Why this transfer window (so far) encapsulates almost everything that is right and wrong with Tottenham’s recruitment
https://birdyspurs.co.uk/why-this-transfer-window-so-far-encapsulates-almost-everything-that-is-right-and-wrong-with-tottenhams-recruitment/
https://birdyspurs.co.uk/why-this-transfer-window-so-far-encapsulates-almost-everything-that-is-right-and-wrong-with-tottenhams-recruitment/
Negatives:
• we lost
• 1st half same as 99% of games
• Richy 🚑
Positives
• Tel/Xavi/Odobert combination showed promise
• Palhinha good
• Danso & Davies are solid backups
• Scored a nice goal from open play
• Solanke back
• 2nd half at least competitive & positive
#coys
• we lost
• 1st half same as 99% of games
• Richy 🚑
Positives
• Tel/Xavi/Odobert combination showed promise
• Palhinha good
• Danso & Davies are solid backups
• Scored a nice goal from open play
• Solanke back
• 2nd half at least competitive & positive
#coys
January 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Negatives:
• we lost
• 1st half same as 99% of games
• Richy 🚑
Positives
• Tel/Xavi/Odobert combination showed promise
• Palhinha good
• Danso & Davies are solid backups
• Scored a nice goal from open play
• Solanke back
• 2nd half at least competitive & positive
#coys
• we lost
• 1st half same as 99% of games
• Richy 🚑
Positives
• Tel/Xavi/Odobert combination showed promise
• Palhinha good
• Danso & Davies are solid backups
• Scored a nice goal from open play
• Solanke back
• 2nd half at least competitive & positive
#coys
The 2nd half showed that we do not have bad players. If we go for it, we can cause problems for teams. Frank should analyse that 2nd half and try to recreate it every game. He won't, and he'll be sacked soon.
January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The 2nd half showed that we do not have bad players. If we go for it, we can cause problems for teams. Frank should analyse that 2nd half and try to recreate it every game. He won't, and he'll be sacked soon.
Great point on comms about the support: “they're not asking for much”. We’ll get behind the team if they show commitment and try to attack. We don't expect to win every game, but this last 20 minutes shows we’ll get behind them when they play like this.
January 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Great point on comms about the support: “they're not asking for much”. We’ll get behind the team if they show commitment and try to attack. We don't expect to win every game, but this last 20 minutes shows we’ll get behind them when they play like this.
You can see the lack of confidence throughout the team. Ponderous in build-up and nervous in defence; not a great combination.
January 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
You can see the lack of confidence throughout the team. Ponderous in build-up and nervous in defence; not a great combination.
I’m frustrated with Spurs – and with us. We asked for pragmatism, but now hate what it looks like. We doubted Johnson, now rage he’s sold. Recruitment and planning are the real issues. I'm sure no one will read this, but I feel better for writing it 😅
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Spurs fans: be careful what you wish for - Birdy Spurs
At the end of last season, a large chunk of the fanbase seemed convinced Ange Postecoglou had to go because he wasn’t pragmatic enough. I didn’t want him
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January 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I’m frustrated with Spurs – and with us. We asked for pragmatism, but now hate what it looks like. We doubted Johnson, now rage he’s sold. Recruitment and planning are the real issues. I'm sure no one will read this, but I feel better for writing it 😅
#spurs #coys
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#spurs #coys
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I was expecting Spurs to be low, but to be so far adrift at the bottom explains a lot. You'd like to think this is something Frank is aware of and will attempt to address during the transfer window.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
The Alternative Premier League Table: No 21 – Defence-splitting through balls
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I was expecting Spurs to be low, but to be so far adrift at the bottom explains a lot. You'd like to think this is something Frank is aware of and will attempt to address during the transfer window.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
This is quite telling. Our top 3 progressive passers are 2 defenders and our goalkeeper. Via @markstatsbot.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM
This is quite telling. Our top 3 progressive passers are 2 defenders and our goalkeeper. Via @markstatsbot.bsky.social
0-0 against Brentford and Vic gets booked for time wasting. Tells you everything you need to know about our ambitions.
January 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
0-0 against Brentford and Vic gets booked for time wasting. Tells you everything you need to know about our ambitions.
The common misconception about Ange was that he was too attacking. I think it was more that he kept playing the same way, even when the available players weren't capable of it. As always, the board lurches in the opposite direction, and this is the result. 😴
January 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The common misconception about Ange was that he was too attacking. I think it was more that he kept playing the same way, even when the available players weren't capable of it. As always, the board lurches in the opposite direction, and this is the result. 😴
Rinse and repeat.
Why do Tottenham play like a plucky underdog from League One against PL opposition in the cup, regardless of who they're playing?
January 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Rinse and repeat.
I'm no xG expert, but this doesn't seem good.
December 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm no xG expert, but this doesn't seem good.
Why do Tottenham play like a plucky underdog from League One against PL opposition in the cup, regardless of who they're playing?
December 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Why do Tottenham play like a plucky underdog from League One against PL opposition in the cup, regardless of who they're playing?
This is the best description of how Tottenham play I’ve heard all season. Thomas Frank is just smashing all of the buttons on the controller and hoping for the best.
Tottenham play football like me when I try and go up a difficulty level on Fifa
December 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This is the best description of how Tottenham play I’ve heard all season. Thomas Frank is just smashing all of the buttons on the controller and hoping for the best.
I’m so glad Frank doesn’t let Spurs shoot from distance. It never works.
December 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m so glad Frank doesn’t let Spurs shoot from distance. It never works.
Awful in possession, wide open at the back, and a keeper having a mare. Not an ideal combination for @tottenhamhotspur.com
It feels like one step forward and two steps back at the moment.
It feels like one step forward and two steps back at the moment.
December 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Awful in possession, wide open at the back, and a keeper having a mare. Not an ideal combination for @tottenhamhotspur.com
It feels like one step forward and two steps back at the moment.
It feels like one step forward and two steps back at the moment.
Take him off now before he fucks his hamstrings.
November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Take him off now before he fucks his hamstrings.