Jadon Sancho’s opener for Manchester United at Tottenham ‘far too easy,’ claims Glenn Hoddle
Jadon Sancho’s opener for Manchester United ‘much too easy’ claims Glenn Hoddle as Tottenham conceded again early after 6-1 defeat to Newcastle
- Glenn Hoddle slammed the Tottenham defense for Jadon Sancho’s opener
- Tottenham conceded early again after a cathartic defeat over the weekend
- Ryan Mason’s first game in charge of the team after the departure of Cristian Stellini
Glenn Hoddle has criticized the Tottenham defenders for the ease with which they allowed Jadon Sancho to put Manchester United ahead on Thursday night.
The United winger put his side ahead after just seven minutes, after receiving the ball on the left side with his right foot.
Commenting for BT Sport on Thursday night, Hoddle praised Sancho for the finish but scolded the Tottenham defenders for their guilt in the attack.
“Well, it’s a similar position where they had a problem at Newcastle. It’s an easy goal, way too easy,” he said.
Sancho, great finish. But it’s just too easy. You’ll see Rashford drift away, he just drifts away from the three defenders and ends up in a little pocket, turning too easily.
Jadon Sancho’s goal after just seven minutes was “too easy,” Glenn Hoddle said in commentary
Manchester United took an early lead to bring even more misery to Tottenham’s players and fans
Hoddle praised Sancho for his effort but appeared to blame Tottenham defenders for their part
“He gets the ball wide… this is the little bag he finds, it’s too easy, he turns there’s the tackle, he gets the ball back and it’s an easy ball to Sancho.”
On TalkSport, Scott Minto echoed Hoddle’s sentiments, calling the goal “too simple.”
‘It’s too simple. It’s like the first goal in St James’ Park,” he said. “There are three Spurs players, someone has to stop the shot. Romero is too busy to make sure his hands are behind his back.’
Tottenham’s start ran counter to everything the players – and interim boss Mason – had said ahead of the game, including defender Eric Dier who insisted the players wanted to apologize on the pitch, not just with gestures like the one where they repaid the traveling supporters that followed Sunday’s defeat.
‘I think my worst football experience. Embarrassment, it’s the worst match I’ve ever experienced,” Dier said. “They were incredibly clinical and they were riding a wave. We did nothing to stop it.
“Yeah, I think we just had an open and honest conversation about where we stand. I think we should win every game if we can – first and foremost beat United on Thursday. All we can do is try and give our best.
He (Mason) knows the club inside out and he knows the players. Hopefully that will translate on the pitch as well.
Owen Hargreaves said the players had to back up their pre-match words with actions
“I think our apologies should come from our actions in the next month or six games. That’s the best form of apology.’
Owen Hargreaves said supporters didn’t want to hear things like Dier’s interview, but wanted to see action on the pitch.
“Fans don’t want to hear that kind of thing, you have to show it on the pitch,” he said.
“You can’t be 5-0 down. Show it from the start. You have to show it to these fans. You have to put it in.’
Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 for the visitors just before half-time.
