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Tamworth v Tottenham Hotspur - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

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12 Jan 2025 08:19-05:00

WATCH: Tottenham's FA Cup tie at non-league Tamworth DELAYED as hosts battle to patch together broken net with tape

Tottenham's FA Cup clash at non-league Tamworth was delayed as the hosts had to patch up one of the goal nets with tape.

Tamworth host Tottenham in FA Cup
Third-round tie delayed due to goal net issue
Players sort problem with teamwork and tape

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Spurs' third-round FA Cup tie against the National League side was delayed due to an issue with Tamworth's goal net. Beck-Ray Enoru was hoisted onto team-mate Jordan Thomas Cullinane-Liburd's shoulders to apply some tape and close up the gap in the net. After a few smiles and laughs were shared, the game got underway at 12.36pm on Sunday.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
A lot is riding on this game for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou. The Australian is under mounting pressure to keep his job after an underwhelming Premier League season so far. He may have created a rod for his own back by stating he always wins trophies in his second season in charge of a team. Defeat to Tamworth could be a telling blow for the ex-Celtic boss.

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WHAT NEXT?
Tottenham, who are in pole position to reach the Carabao Cup final, next face bitter rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday.