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Three takeaways from frustrating Tottenham loss to West Ham

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images) /
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at The London Stadium, in east London on February 21, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur’s Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at The London Stadium, in east London on February 21, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

1. Tottenham currently aren’t good enough for a top four spot

Based on an abundance of evidence, Tottenham aren’t good enough to earn a top four spot. Whether a managerial change would help is unknown, but the current group is clearly not getting the job done.

A number of players aren’t performing at the elite level needed to qualify for the Champions League, while the manager seems unable to right the ship.

A propensity to commit inexcusable personal errors, a tendency to blow leads and now an absurd penchant for falling asleep or starting matches in an apparent coma have become hallmarks of this Jose-led team.

Next. Disjointed defending gifts match to Hammers. dark

Spurs showed an encouraging fightback in the latter stages of this afternoon’s match, but that show of competitive spirit isn’t nearly enough to satiate a thirsty group of supporters, who cannot sit idly by and watch their side continually self destruct. Something major needs to change or Spurs will fall down the table further, as the Premier League is as unforgiving as it is demanding.

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