It’s not currently all doom and gloom at Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham’s performances in the last couple of weeks have provided some difficult watching for supporters, but, with everything to play for, it’s not all doom and gloom. 

I’m the first to admit that Tottenham have been woeful since Boxing Day. Even their 2-1 Boxing Day victory over Brighton was fraught with mistakes and ominous signs.

Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Lucas Moura have helped gloss over some of the side’s inadequacies, but even they can’t continuously disguise Spurs’ faults. Disenfranchised performances aside, Tottenham are still vying for silverware on two fronts and are within reach of the top four.

A replay with Middlesbrough awaits Tottenham in the FA Cup after leaving the Riverside Stadium yesterday with a share of the spoils. While there are never any sure things where Tottenham are concerned, you’d presume Jose Mourinho’s side will have enough at home to get past the pesky, resilient Championship team.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium isn’t exactly a fortress, but the Lilywhites are a far superior side in front of the raucous, partisan home support. Five wins from their last eight home matches is a decent return, and Spurs will feel like they’re in the driver’s seat for the replay. An ominous cloud would, however, envelop Spurs, presenting the dawn of doom and gloom if they were to lose that match.

Without bringing in reinforcements, one would assume that a top four spot is beyond Tottenham this campaign. But fortunes can change quickly in the Premier League, and a gap of six points is easily dissolved. One or two signings could quickly, and drastically, change the complexion. And it’s not like Chelsea and Manchester United don’t have their problems, with either side susceptible to a string of poor results.

With RB Leipzig on the docket, Tottenham have a solid chance of progressing to the Champions League quarterfinal, even if Harry Kane doesn’t return in time. Though they can’t afford to take the Bundesliga leaders likely, Spurs have the experience and individual pedigree to win an aggregate series of that nature.

So while the last two weeks have been painful to watch, Tottenham are still in the mix on three fronts. A surge in confidence, a bit of luck and a few personnel additions could solve all that ails our beloved club.