Regular readers will be aware of a pet phrase within my verbal armoury: ‘I don’t care’. This doesn’t mean I am a stone and wholesale without emotion; it’s simply that I can’t get wrapped up in the minutiae of the whole of tending to whiners. I stay focused, and whilst I don’t think I’m mean, I don’t dilute my opinions.
I care a lot, too much most of the time, hence me being cold to daft folks. If you’re daft, I get unforgiving, like Gene Hackman on Richard Harris’ harris.
So, in respect of this business with Mohammed Kudus, and his goal-line clearance against Spurs as the great Lilywhite hope LWB, I genuinely don’t care.
The lad was someone who made me initially suspicious, but goodness me, what I mind of fool was I? He’s a stellar talent. We’re extremely lucky to have him on the firm.
What’s not to love about the boy?
He’s been a solid, creative presence for Tottenham — strong on assists, dribbling, and energy, with growing influence in the 2026/27 season under Roberto De Zerbi, though his goal output has been more modest than at West Ham. The latter suggests to me that he’s got more to give.
His strengths show up in progressive play, successful dribbles, duels, and chance creation rather than pure goalscoring volume. Injuries limited consistency in parts of 2025/26, but he has looked sharper when fit. At West Ham, he had higher goal numbers (13 in the league across two seasons); at Spurs, the role has leaned more toward creator and/or winger.
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“I think he’s been a breath of fresh air… He’s been a real top signing.”
Rooney highlighted Kudus topping categories like duels won, successful dribbles, shots, and touches in the box in that match.
“At the moment, from a distance, he looks like their best buy of the summer… He’s a brilliant player… great strength, great balance… can play several positions.
Moyes, his former West Ham manager, isn’t known for wasting words.
“…fresh energy, acceleration and decisiveness.” After strong early displays he called aspects of Kudus’s play “top class” ( inclusing hold-up, one-v-ones, chance creation) and noted he would “excite fans with his attacking flair while also contributing defensively.”
Thomas Frank also spoke highly of him.
For me. Kudus is a high-quality, versatile attacker who brings directness, flair, and creativity. His assist numbers and recent MOTM-level displays show real value for Spurs, even if the pure goal tally has been lower so far.
If he stays fit and the goals start flowing alongside the creation, he looks capable of being a key long-term figure.
One question: who makes the toffee that sticks the ball to his boots?
Should’ve scored from LWB’s cross late on. Completely open goal to aim at. Must do better from there. Solid game otherwise.
I agree, his hold up play is superb. Seems to have the strength of an old school centre forward and a great outlet for a long ball.