Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon says the club have gone backwards since Mauricio Pochettino left.
The North London club are currently under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou but remain inconsistent as tensions rise within the fanbase.
Following big wins over Manchester City and Aston Villa recently, the Lilywhites followed it up by losing at home to Ipswich, the only Premier League team who had yet to record a victory.
Spurs also handed Crystal Palace their debut win for 2024-25, much to the frustration of fans.
And Lennon, who is a fan like everyone else, says it is frustrating to watch the team at the moment.
Speaking on the Planet Premier League podcast, he said: “I wouldn’t say [Tottenham] have moved forward.
“They’ve definitely taken a few steps back after [Mauricio] Pochettino. In recent times, with Ange [Postecoglou] coming in, I think they’ve improved.
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“I know they’ve been hot and cold this season, but if you look at a lot of the games this season, if you look at the likes of Leicester, that game they should have won.
“The Newcastle game they were dominating possession so should have won that, the one at Brighton also.
“These are small margins. If you look at that now, take the points into consideration, they’d be right at the top of the league.
“This is why, for me, it’s so frustrating watching them this season because they are so close to being right up with the top boys. They should be there in the top three.”
There is no doubting that on their day, Tottenham can beat any team in the Premier League.
But Postecoglou’s methods have been questioned, especially when Spurs have been leading games but dropping points due to their all-out-attack approach.
Lennon added: “I definitely believe there is a wider issue [at Tottenham]. If you look at those games [where they have dropped points] – some of the games were poor finishing, but a lot of the games, for me, were closing out the games, stiffening up the midfield.
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“They’ve got so many attacking players on the pitch all the time and in this league, it’s so unforgiving, and you’re going to concede chances and concede goals and that’s what they have done.
“For me, there are times when I’ve looked at it and said we need two holding midfield players in there. We’re 2-0 up against Brighton, we don’t have to push our full-backs on to win three or four.
“So for me, there are a few tactical issues that need to be looked at.”
Next up for Spurs is a trip to Manchester City, a team they famously beat on a regular occasion.
But with Pep Guardiola and the champions hurting from four losses in a row, it may be their toughest test of the season so far.
