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We asked for your views on whether Tottenham are the ultimate fair-weather team and whether Ange Postecoglou's side need to show more ability to dig in.

Here are some of your thoughts:

Dave: Comparing us to a year ago: are we better, more consistent, or progressing? For me that's key, but I don't see it. Unless that changes, Ange will run out of time. It is obvious that we must be more resilient, win individual battles and adapt tactically in games, but we don't seem to have the types of players or a manager for that. 'Weak' screams out so often.

Laurence: Unfortunately it is the Tottenham DNA. I have supported them for 62 years! One commentator said it was the worst in 40 years, but he has forgotten when Spurs were 3-0 up at half-time at home against Manchester United and lost 3-5. It happens. The team will pick themselves up and do better. It is still a great club, but maybe we're not champion material - yet.

Doug: The players are the problem, not the style of play. I'm 100% behind the manager. I believe in what he is trying to achieve. This is going to take time and the players have to be on the ball for the full game. If they play like they did in the first half at Brighton, for the whole game, we will be in the top four.

Jojo: All elite teams have a great plan A to dominate matches, which is scoring goals and conceding as little as possible. Typically, they also have a plan B to win ugly when really needed. Spurs have a decent plan A but the main issue is they don't even want to entertain any kind of plan B. Most Premier League managers are good enough to beat plan As.

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Tottenham v West Ham (12:30 BST)

Mark Schwarzer

Former Australia keeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

With Ange Postecoglou it's a sense of frustration.

I noticed it with the Australian national team, he called in the media when he took over and explained what he was trying to do and even show them videos.

Over time there was a sense from the media that they didn't feel like there was any progression - then there was questions being asked.

Ideal conditions for football in North London

Tottenham v West Ham (12:30 GMT)

Nizaar Kinsella

BBC Sport football news reporter

There has been rain all morning ahead of kick-off but it has cleared up with blue skies overhead just before this heated London derby match.

The pitch should be nice and slick for Ange Postecoglou's intense, stylish football with West Ham increasingly looking to play expansive football under Julen Lopetegui.

A great day for autumn in England for the first Premier League kick-off after the international break.

'Postecoglou hasn't got any trophies at Spurs'

Tottenham v West Ham (12:30 BST)

Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

The criticism we have of Man Utd is what system do they have?

Erik ten Hag has two trophies and we know what Ange Postecoglou is trying to do, but he hasn't got any trophies at Tottenham.

'Postecoglou will have success'

Tottenham v West Ham (12:30 BST)

Mark Schwarzer

Former Australia keeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

I believe Ange Postecoglou will have success.

He is so confident in what he does and I think the players believe in him. Everyone has ups-and-downs, but nobody is going to come in and wave a magic wand.

People forgot where Spurs were when he took over.

'Postecoglou's players are starting to shape'

Tottenham v West Ham (12:30 BST)

Mark Schwarzer

Former Australia keeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

In terms of Tottenham, it is a team Ange Postecoglou is now able to mould.

You are seeing his players come into this club and it's his players which are starting to take shape.

Postecoglou and Spurs seem recharged

Tottenham v West Ham (12:30 BST)

Nizaar Kinsella

BBC Sport football news reporter

The other day Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was sharp, funny and positive in his first news conference since what he described as his "worst defeat" in a 3-2 loss away at Brighton before the international break.

The Australian admitted the emotions of throwing away a two-goal lead were part of his frustrated post-match comments a fortnight ago.

However, once the passions subsided, he felt he could tell his players where they went wrong in that dismal second half.

He is also buoyed by having almost his full squad available for Saturday's match at home to West Ham. Wilson Odobert remains a doubt but Richarlison, Son Heung-min and Lucas Bergvall all return.

During the two-week hiatus, Postecoglou was seen in good spirits at the NFL match that took place in the club's home stadium between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears last Sunday.

He seems to have quickly got over a painful defeat to deliver a positive outlook.

At half-time, all the headlines looked like they would be about Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson continuing his superb run of form.

Having scored five goals in his first 38 games for Spurs, the 23-year-old Wales international has now scored in each of his past six games in all competitions.

He opened the scoring at the Amex when he timed his run perfectly to connect with Dominic Solanke's through ball and calmly slotted past home goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

After James Maddison added a second, Johnson had a chance to get a third for Tottenham just before the break, but shot over after racing through following Dejan Kulusevski's pass.

But that two-goal lead was as good as the afternoon got for Tottenham, as they somehow threw away control of the match as Brighton scored three times in an 18-minute spell in the second half.

Boss Ange Postecoglou called the collapse "probably the worst defeat since I've been here", although the impressive form of Johnson did at least provide one positive for Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou called his side's collapse against Brighton in the Premier League "probably the worst defeat since I've been here".

Spurs were 2-0 up after 37 minutes and heading for their sixth successive win in all competitions after goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, but conceded three times in the second half as Brighton took the three points.

"It was disappointing and I’m absolutely gutted with that," said Postecoglou.

"It's an unacceptable second half - we were nowhere near where we should be. Maybe we got carried away with how we were going.

"We kind of accepted our fate and it's hard to understand as we've not done that while I've been here. We usually fight for everything, and when you don’t you pay a price."

Spurs missed the chance to go sixth in the Premier League and are ninth with three wins, one draw and three losses from their seven matches.

Postecoglou criticised his side's mentality and spirit, adding: "Maybe things were travelling on too smoothly. Football and life will trip you up if you get too far ahead of yourself and that’s what it looked like in the second half.

"It’s a terrible loss for us, as bad as it gets, and there’s only one way to fix it and that’s my responsibility.

"We lost all our duels, we weren’t competitive and if you're not competitive, irrespective of what you do tactically, it is not going to work."

'It feels like a couple of steps back today'

FT: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison, speaking to Sky Sports about changes from the first to the second half: "Not 100% sure.

"We couldn't deal with the momentum shift. We lost control of the game when the first goal went in. We dealt with momentum poorly and couldn't get any control of the game - it felt like attack after attack.

"They are a good side and have good players. Adversity in the Premier League - you have got to stay strong and weather the storm - we definitely didn't do that.

"We have been on a good run, but it feels like a couple of steps back today.

"We were saying all the right things to not get complacent, but words mean nothing if you don't go out and show it."

'I’m on four at the moment and I want more'

Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck spoke to PLP after his teams 3-2 victory against Tottenham:

"It was difficult for anyone to see that coming. In the second half it was about attitude and character. It was about that fighting spirit and we need that from the start. We came out and responded brilliantly.

"A goal early always helps. I think once we came out in the second, as a team we were ready to do a lot better in the second half."

On Rutter: "I’ve nicknamed Georginio Velcro because it sticks to his feet., When he got to the by-line I knew it was an area he could find and we have a good understanding and luckily I was there to score.

"I wasn’t happy with the first half but I was able to keep going. I’ve got a lot of experience. As you can see, not everyone can come into this league and hit the ground running. I've been in this league since I was young and I’m always available to help the players. I’m on four at the moment and I want more."

'They played an amazing second half'

FT: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Sky Sports: "The first half it was not a tactical thing that we conceded the two goals.

"It was playing with intense, fulfilling the match-plan with energy - that was the main topic. That is what I had to get back at half-time. It is the job from the players they played an amazing second half and did enough to win."

On confidence within the team: "I think little bit was missing. Being ruthless is the most important, in the duels we were not ruthless and if you win the personal duels and get the ball into the opponents half you get self confidence - that was the biggest change.

"Tottenham had some moments, but most of the time we controlled transitions.

"I always say 'we have enough quality to always score'. It is always important to learn from the first half."

On attacking players: "In every team it is important to have individual quality - the four players in front they shouldn't define themselves on individual quality. They should define themselves on how they work for the team.

"I am happy for them - they worked hard and they deserved it."

On Danny Welbeck: "He is very free. He seems to be young, he is in great shape and he has taken care of himself.

"He is a role model for young players. It is impressive to play in the Premier League with a big age.

"I enjoy working with him, he's a big professional and a lot of young players should see how hard he works and see what is possible in the football career."

'The players worked hard to gain flow and they used it'

Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

Brighton & Hove Albion

Fabian Hurzeler speaking to PLP after his side's 3-2 victory over Tottenham:

“My team deserved to win, they worked hard and focused on the things they could control.

“I think Tottenham always have a great start. They play with intensity and we were not ready for that. We also created chances but defensively we have to improve.

“We focused on the positive things, the second important thing was to win the duels to build self-confidence. The players worked hard to gain flow and they used it.

"In general I leaned nothing new, this is always possible in football. When you are 2-0 down it is not easy but it was important to stay positive and I’m really happy for the players.”

'Worst defeat since I've been here'

FT: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to Sky Sports: "Disappointing. Frustrated and absolutely gutted with that. Worst defeat since I've been here. Unacceptable second half. Nowhere near where we should be. We got carried away with how were were going.

"We kind of accepted our fate and it is hard to understand as we've not done that while I've been here. We paid the price.

"The problem is we are travelling along too smoothly, football and life will trip you up if you get too far ahead of yourself."

On message to the players: "There is no message. It is a terrible loss for us - as bad as it gets. Only one way to fix it and that's my responsibility.

"We lost all our duels and if you're not competitive it is not going to work - we were not competitive.

"They all go international duty the majority of them. They will process it individually and I will process it when everyone gets back."

'It’s a bad day the responsibility falls at my feet'

Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou spoke to BBC MOTD after his side lost a two goal lead at half time, to find his team on the end of a 3-2 loss to Brighton:

"Fair to say that the second half was unacceptable and we paid a price for that.

"We probably should have put it to bed in the first half. What we did in that second half is unacceptable and we got what we deserved.

"Maybe we just thought we’d roll out there and play well again and that’s not how it works and we paid for it.

"We’ve conceded before but it is how you react and our reaction wasn’t what it should be. It’s a bad day for us and when it’s a bad day the responsibility falls at my feet."

Wales manager Craig Bellamy says if he was a club boss he would not hesitate to snap up "elite" winger Brennan Johnson.

Tottenham Hotspur paid more than £45m to bring Johnson from Nottingham Forest in September 2023 and his attacking returns for Ange Postecoglou's side were modest, with five goals from his first 38 games.

It was only three weeks ago, after the Premier League loss to north London rivals Arsenal, that Johnson deactivated his Instagram account because of the online abuse he was subjected to.

But the 23-year-old has answered his critics in the best possible way, hitting a rich vein of form as he has scored in each of his last five appearances.

"He's a good footballer, he has ridiculous talent, his high-intensity is through the roof, it is elite," Bellamy said.

"Spurs have paid that money for him. Now he could have a bad two years but trust me, if I'm in a (club manager) job I'll go and buy him for that.

"He's got every part of football that's going to make him elite and that's the player I see."

Bellamy was no stranger to big-money transfers during his own playing career, with clubs including Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, West Ham United and Manchester City splashing millions on the former forward, who scored 19 goals for Wales over 78 appearances.

"Once you move from a different scenario, a different club, sometimes you hit the ground running, but sometimes it takes longer," Bellamy said.

"I remember (former Arsenal and France winger) Robert Pires for a whole season was a waste of money, next one he goes and wins player of the year... it works that way at times.

"He's (Johnson) young and I believe all we're seeing now is just what his talent is allowing. It was going to happen."

Johnson's attacking output for Wales - with three goals in 30 caps - on the face of it is modest, but he has already become a key part of Bellamy's fledgling tenure as Wales manager.

Bellamy praised the Spurs attacker's all-round contribution in the first two games of his era, a goalless home draw against Turkey followed by a 2-1 win in Montenegro.

Further Nations League games await away to Iceland on 11 October and home to Montenegro three days later, with Johnson named in a 25-man squad notable for the inclusion of midfielder Joe Allen after the 34-year-old's decision to come out of international retirement.

But while Bellamy is delighted to regain the experience of Swansea City's Allen, the manager is as enthusiastic about the youthful potential of Johnson.

The Wales boss has no doubt the Spurs attacker's talent will shine through eventually with more goals on the international stage, but equally values Johnson's all-round contribution and tactical awareness.

"I'm fully aware of his ability going forward, I'm sure we all are. You can't hide that ability and obviously Spurs invested heavily in that ability," Bellamy added.

"But what really impresses me with him is the team comes first, his work-rate for the team, and I love that, it's so important and how we set out, it's the team.

"And that came from the Turkey game, there were one or two instances where he was getting back at the right moment, sensing danger, and that's incredible. For me, that's a brilliant game."

Bellamy says Johnson's importance is underlined by the faith his managers have in him.

"I'm fully confident of him in that final (attacking) third; it doesn't always work on that day, you can have a little bit of form but that class will come out on top in the end," he added.

"Would I pick him tomorrow? Of course. Does Ange (Postecoglou, Spurs manager) pick him every game? Of course... and I believe we recognise what he's able to do for the team."

While Bellamy says he was largely unaware of Johnson's social media problems, he said that players should do "what you feel is best for you", but agreed that the decision to 'unplug' can be "sensible".

"Honestly it's a world I don't live in, I'm not old fashioned or anything like that, I just don't see that world," Bellamy said.

"I completely believe what works for you works for you, I don't get involved in any other part of it.

"I've always tried to move myself away from that because I believe it allows me to be fresh on what I see, so I don't get side-tracked here, I don't get moved here.

"Because my mind - the over-thinking part of my world - will go into a complete and utter meltdown, so I try and move that completely away."

Having lost consecutive Premier League home games against Tottenham without scoring in 2021-22 and 2022-23, Brighton won this exact fixture 4-2 last season.

Just one of the 14 Premier League meetings between Brighton and Tottenham has finished as a draw (1-1 in April 2018), with Spurs winning nine to the Seagulls’ four.

Brighton and Hove Albion have drawn their last two home Premier League matches, last drawing three in a row in November 2023. Indeed, since the start of last season, no side has drawn more home games than Brighton (8).

Tottenham Hotspur have won their last two Premier League games, last winning three in a row in December last year. Spurs have netted three goals in each victory (3-1 vs Brentford, 3-0 vs Man Utd), last winning three consecutively while scoring 3+ goals in April 2022.

Brighton won six of their first 10 Premier League games in October (D2 L2) between 2017 and 2019 but have since won just one out of 16 October games since 2020 (D9 L6), a 4-1 win over Chelsea in 2022.

Only Manchester City (115) have had more shots in the Premier League than Tottenham Hotspur (110), while Spurs have had the most shots on target of any side (45). It’s the most shots on target Spurs have had in their opening six games of a season on record since 2003-04.

Brighton have had 61.5% possession in the Premier League this season, their highest average in a single campaign in the competition. Meanwhile, only Southampton’s Jan Bednarek (520) has completed more passes than Brighton central defender Lewis Dunk in 2024-25 (510).

Dejan Kulusevski created nine chances for Tottenham in their 3-0 win over Manchester United, the joint most by a Spurs player in a Premier League game on record since 2003-04; the only other player to do so for Spurs was Christian Eriksen in 2013 vs Newcastle and 2016 vs Crystal Palace.

After not scoring or assisting in any of his first 31 Premier League appearances, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba scored and assisted in their 4-2 defeat to Chelsea. He is the youngest Cameroonian to both score and assist in a Premier League match (20 years, 269 days).

Since the start of last season, the only Englishmen with more Premier League goals than Dominic Solanke (21) are Cole Palmer (28) and Ollie Watkins (23). The Spurs forward is looking to find the net in three consecutive appearances for the first time since December 2023.

After scoring Brennan Johnson made it five goals in each of his past five appearances for Tottenham, the club has posted a picture, external likening him to Ronaldo.

The post follows team-mate James Maddison sharing the same image on Instagram last Monday after Johnson put Spurs in front for their 3-0 win at Manchester United last weekend.

The Wales international is in great form for the north London side. His five goals already matches his entire goal tally of last season.

Blackpool sign midfielder Onomah

Blackpool have signed former Tottenham and Fulham midfielder Josh Onomah on a short-term deal until January after a successful trial.

The 27-year-old played under Seasiders boss Steve Bruce during loan spells with Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday.

Onomah, who was part of the England squad that won the Under-20 World Cup in 2017, has not played competitively since a short spell at Blackpool's Lancashire rivals Preston North End at the end of the 2022-23 season.

"I’ve worked with the gaffer before and have a good relationship with him, so I’m happy to be here and to start playing," he told the club website., external