Matt Doherty
Tottenham ace makes a point regarding fans, could be the reason behind his struggles
Tottenham Hotspur defender Matt Doherty has revealed that having the crowd back influences his game massively and he is able to put on a high level of performance. The 29-year-old joined the London club from Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2020 but he has not been able to hold down a regular starting berth at Spurs. The defender made just 17 appearances in the Premier League last season. The Republic of Ireland international has been criticised for his inconsistency and defensive lapses. Doherty’s revelation after his country’s defeat to Portugal could explain his dip in form since joining the London club. He had to play most of his games at Tottenham in empty stadiums and it could have affected his morale and motivation. After the game against Portugal, he said (via Irish Times):&nbs...
‘I’m not quite sure’: Bent shares his only concern for ‘tremendous’ Spurs summer signing
Former Tottenham striker turned popular football pundit Darren Bent feels that Matt Doherty may struggle to show his best form at Spurs. Spurs signed Doherty from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer as Jose Mourinho added depth in the full-back areas. Doherty was simply superb at Wolves and he is expected to take his game to the next level at Spurs. However, his role at Spurs is slightly different from the one he used to perform at Wolves. The Republic of Ireland international was mainly deployed as a wing-back where Doherty got the freedom to join the attack at every possible opportunity. At Spurs, he plays as a conventional right-back where he is asked to stay disciplined at the back. Bent, the former Sunderland striker, is now concerned about whether Doherty would be able to show his be...
Wolves complete signing of Barcelona star
Wolves have completed the signing of right-back Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal worth around £29m. Semedo has signed a contract that will keep him at Molineux until June 2023, with an option to extend it to June 2025. Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was in the market for another option at right-back following the sale of Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty to Tottenham on a four-year-deal. Semedo is represented by Gestifute, the agency run by Jorge Mendes, who plays a key part in many Wolves’ deals. The 26-year-old former Benfica defender becomes Wolves’ fifth signing of the transfer window following the arrivals of Fabio Silva, Fernando Marcal, Vitor Ferreira and Ki-Jana Hoever. Hoever signed from Liverpool last week as forward Diogo Jota’s completed a move in the ...
Graeme Souness delivers brutal verdict on Tottenham player in five words
Former great Liverpool midfielder turned popular football pundit Graeme Souness is confident that Tottenham Hotspur will do well this season. Souness claims that champions Liverpool are likely to be challenged for the title by both the Manchester clubs and Chelsea. However, Spurs have a better chance of getting into the top four than their north London rivals Arsenal. Although Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal opened their season with a fantastic 3-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage, Souness is not convinced that the Gunners can maintain the same level of consistency throughout the campaign. The popular Sky Sports pundit is impressed with the signings made by Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho this summer. Spurs have signed Matt Doherty from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Sout...
