Spurs: 5 Changes That Would Make Tottenham Title Contenders

2. Change The Tempo And Attack From The Start

One critique of Tottenham this season is that they can be a little slow when in possession, allowing the opposition to get back into formation, crowd out space through the middle and outnumber the Tottenham attackers in the box. When space opens up and the tempo is increased Spurs look threatening, but all too often the first five or ten minutes pass with little goal mouth action. Tottenham's earliest goal in the league was after 19 minutes against Chelsea, and four out of six goals in the league have come after half time. Six goals in seven games also points to another problem, and Tottenham's slow start allows the opposition to settle into the game. Winning games one-nil is fine if you think you will score more, but if not then a slip up at the back becomes fatal. Would AVB's side have become so desperate for an equaliser and found themselves caught out by West Ham if the home side were in rich goal scoring form? If Spurs had scored the opening goal would West Ham have had an answer? Should Villas-Boas demand more from his players or just assume that increased cohesion through time spent together will increase the team's attacking threat? When Tottenham get on a roll, especially at home, they can be unstoppable. However, when they face a struggle against organised, disciplined opponents, they can be sucked into a slow, ineffective tempo. Andre Villas-Boas may find Spurs are better going all out attack from the start and catching the opposition cold, rather than playing a game of patience.