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Steve McManaman slams 'shocking' Tottenham defending in Bodo/Glimt draw - 'If you watched your Under 19s do this, you'd go crazy'

Published 30/09/2025 at 23:49 GMT+1

Tottenham breathed a huge sigh of relief as they escaped from Norway with a point they scarcely deserved having been outplayed for large parts of their UEFA Champions League encounter with Bodo/Glimt. With a third of the contest remaining, they trailed 2-0 with Jens Petter Hauge's second finish of the night the result of "shocking" defending, according to TNT Sports pundit Steve McMananam.

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Jostein Gundersen's unfortunate own goal salvaged a late point for Tottenham in the first UEFA Champions League game ever played inside the Arctic Circle, but Thomas Frank's side didn't escape the wrath of Steve McMananam after poor defending left them with a mountain to climb against Bodo/Glimt.

Spurs hauled themselves back from 2-0 down for the second time during Thomas Frank's short tenure in charge to secure a 2-2 draw, having already done so earlier this month against Brighton & Hove Albion.

It looked unlikely after Jens Petter Hauge followed up a fine curling finish by cutting inside to lash in his second after 66 minutes.

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The lead up to the second goal, however, left TNT Sports pundit McManaman far from impressed.

"If you watched your Under 19s do this, you'd go crazy," McManaman said.

"I have no idea what Djed Spence is doing in the build-up. Not a defensive bone in his body. A goal like this to concede is shocking in a Champions League game."

Highlights: Spurs fight back to earn dramatic draw at Bodo/Glimt

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McManaman continued: "Spurs were second best. Bodo missed a host of chances but couldn't convert to get away from Tottenham.

"They rescued a point and that's all that matters. When you look at the home games they've got coming up, they're all winnable.

"They should get maximum points at home and if they can pick up one or two on the road, that should be enough."

Hoddle: Spurs already have Frank resilience

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Captain Micky van de Ven hauled Spurs back into the contest with a fine header from Pedro Porro's cross but when Wilson Odobert slammed an effort against the angle of the crossbar and post, it looked like the hosts were heading for a famous victory.

They were undone by a slice of misfortune, however, as goalkeeper Nikita Haikin blocked a shot from Archie Grey that bounced off substitute Gundersen and flew into the net for a late equaliser.

"It's an ingredient Thomas Frank had at Brentford, where they stuck in games," former Tottenham midfielder Glenn Hoddle told TNT Sports.

"They believed in themselves and they got late goals. Tonight, they were second best in most areas of the pitch but they were gritty. You can't always play pretty.

"That's a great point to pick up away from home at a difficult place to play. Bodo played at around 9 out of 10, they functioned well, defended well and scored two great goals.

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"But they've come off the pitch and haven't won. That shows you the strength of Tottenham now. They can play resiliently and still pick up a point.

"What Spurs fans will be looking at is that last year if they performed average and were too easy to play against, they would lose 2-0 or 3-0.

"You can't outplay teams every week for 90 minutes and outscore them, to be consistent you have to stick in there. They did not look vulnerable defensively apart from the self-inflicted errors.

"They dragged themselves over the line to get a point in the end."

Frank: I'm in no doubt we'll improve

Bodo had 18 shots compared to Tottenham's eight, while they also enjoyed more possession and had more touches in the opposition box.

The result leaves Spurs in fourth position in the nascent Champions League table, with four points from their opening two games, but Frank knows his side must improve if they are to secure automatic qualification for the last 16.

"I think in the first half, it was definitely something that we could have kept the ball a bit better," the Spurs boss told TNT Sports.

Frank impressed with Spurs 'mentality, character'

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"I don't think it was only on Richarlison. I think it was probably a little bit of the structure of the team where we could have kept the ball better in certain situations. But I'm not in doubt that it will improve."

"The mentality and the character of the players was very good. We stayed in the game, kept fighting, and that gave us a very good point away from home.

"When you're 2-0 down in a Champions League game, and especially against a Bodo team that is very good here, they need to be happy with that, so I'm happy that we again got back into the game.

"I think it's extremely important that we got back from 2-0 down against Brighton, we got back against Wolves, we got back again today.

"It's hugely important that we show that mentality and keep running, keep fighting hard because you need to do that in football. No matter if you are on top of the game, sometimes the team can score out of nothing."

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Barcelona have eye on Julian Alvarez, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur tempted by Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler - Euro Transfer News

Published 30/09/2025 at 14:30 GMT+1

In Tuesday's Euro Transfer News round-uon Julian Alvarez and three Premier League clubs are tempted to sign Arda Guler. That is not all though. Deco has given an update on Marcus Rashford's loan to Barcelona, and Liverpool's hopes of signing Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano have suffered a significant blow following an interview with Max Eberl.

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Barcelona have eye on Alvarez

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing former Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid.

Spanish outlet Diario Sport believes that the Argentina international has caught Barca president Joan Laporta’s eye after scoring six goals in seven league appearances so far this season.

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Alvarez was particularly impressive in his side’s 5-2 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid on Saturday, scoring twice.

"Julian Alvarez's start to the season has positioned him as one of the best players in the world," read the article.

"The Argentine striker shone in Saturday's derby against Real Madrid and once again caught the attention of all Barcelona fans.

"Among them is president Joan Laporta, who has had a soft spot for the player since his time at Manchester City."

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Premier League giants tempted by Guler

Premier League sides Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are all keeping close tabs on Arda Guler, according to Fichajes.

The 20-year-old Turkey international has made seven appearances in La Liga so far this season, scoring three goals and producing three assists.

However, Los Blancos have several big-name players battling out for minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"Arda Guler is going through one of his most critical moments: Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have him on their agenda, while Real Madrid maintain their firm stance of not selling the young attacking midfielder," read the article.

"Since joining Real Madrid from Fenerbahce, Arda Guler has alternated brilliant moments with periods of adaptation. He has excellent technique, vision, and can play centrally or on the wings."

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Deco provides Rashford loan details

Barcelona director Deco has revealed that the Catalan giants will not be penalised if they do not sign Marcus Rashford permanently at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

The England international is on a season-long loan from Manchester United, and the deal includes an option to buy, according to the former Chelsea midfielder.

Rashford has scored two goals and provided four assists in eight appearances across all competitions so far this season.

He told Mundo Deportivo that Barcelona will wait to make a final decision on the forward’s future.

"We signed Marcus on a simple loan with an option to buy," he said. "It’s not a high fee. There are no penalties if we do not sign him permanently.

"He’s doing great, we are very happy, the final decisions come later."

Bayern keen to extend Upamecano contract

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Dayot Upamecano have suffered a blow after Bayern Munich director Max Eberl revealed that the German giants are eager to extend the French defender’s contract.

Upamecano joined Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2021 and has played a key role in the heart of their defence ever since.

The 26-year-old made 38 appearances across all competitions for Bayern last season, and Eberl says the club are trying to convince him to back their long-term project.

"I’m not surprised that many clubs are interested in Dayot Upamecano… and we are also interested in extending his contract," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

"It takes time. We’re trying to conduct the talks and convince him of the Bayern project".

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How to watch and live stream Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on TNT Sports and discovery+ - date, kick-off time

Published 29/09/2025 at 13:50 GMT+1

Tottenham Hotspur travel north to face Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, a familiar foe in unfamiliar conditions. The UEFA Europa League champions are searching for goals and creativity under Thomas Frank, while the Norwegians look to make the Arctic conditions work in their favour. Here are all the details you need ahead of the clash on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Tottenham Hotspur head back to the Arctic Circle on Tuesday for another meeting with Bodo/Glimt, this time in the UEFA Champions League.

Spurs brushed aside the Norwegians in last year's UEFA Europa League semi-finals before ending their trophy drought against Manchester United in Bilbao.

Much has changed since then. Thomas Frank is now at the helm, tasked with reshaping Spurs into a tougher, more disciplined outfit.

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Defensive resilience has improved, but creativity and cutting edge in attack remain a work in progress. The 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend underlined the problem.

Spurs began their European campaign with a fortunate 1-0 win over Villarreal, gifted by a calamitous own goal from goalkeeper Luiz Junior.

Bodo, meanwhile, continue to punch above their weight. They earned a 2-2 draw away at Slavia Prague and remain firmly in the hunt for another Eliteserien title. Facing Spurs at home in the Arctic conditions offers them another chance to spring a surprise.

When is Bodo/Glimt v Spurs?

Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham Hotspur will take place on Tuesday, September 30 at the Aspmyra Stadion.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST, with live coverage on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+ starting from 19:45.

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Carabao Cup fourth-round draw: Holders Newcastle to host Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal face fellow Premier League side Brighton, Wrexham to play Cardiff

Updated 24/09/2025 at 23:10 GMT+1

The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has thrown up some intriguing ties, including holders Newcastle v Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park, and a mouth-watering all-Welsh tie between Wrexham and Cardiff. Meanwhile, Arsenal will host fellow Premier League side Brighton, Liverpool play Crystal Palace, and Chelsea travel to Wolves. The fixtures are to be played week commencing October 27.

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Carabao Cup holders Newcastle will host Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round, while Wrexham have been drawn with fellow Welsh side Cardiff.

Newcastle advanced with a 4-1 win over League One leaders Bradford, while Spurs beat Doncaster 3-0.

Liverpool will face Crystal Palace after the draw was made on Wednesday night.

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Premier League champions Liverpool hold the record as 10-time winners of the competition, and they progressed after defeating Southampton on Tuesday evening.

Palace, meanwhile, had to negotiate a penalty shootout to get past Championship opposition Millwall.

Arsenal will play Brighton in another all-Premier League affair.

Tottenham won 3-0 at home against Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday evening, and Newcastle defeated Bradford 4-1.

Brighton crushed Barnsley 6-0 on Tuesday evening, while Eberechi Eze’s first goal for Arsenal helped the Gunners to a 2-0 away win at Port Vale.

Grimsby Town, who beat Manchester United in the previous round, face Brentford at home, and they are the sole representative of League Two left in the tournament. Grimsby beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 last Tuesday, while Brentford knocked out Aston Villa on penalties.

Championship newboys Wrexham will take on Cardiff City in an all-Welsh clash. Wrexham beat Reading at home in their third round match-up.

The remaining Welsh side in the tournament, Swansea City, will come up against Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s men enjoyed a 2-0 win at Huddersfield on Wednesday evening, while Swansea knocked out Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest last week.

Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Chelsea. Chelsea defeated Lincoln City 2-1, while Wolves knocked out David Moyes' Everton.

Wycombe's reward for a 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic is a home tie against Fulham, who defeated Cambridge United.

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Carabao Cup fourth-round draw

Arsenal v Brighton

Grimsby Town v Brentford

Swansea v Manchester City

Newcastle v Tottenham

Wrexham v Cardiff

Liverpool v Crystal Palace

Wolves v Chelsea

Wycombe v Fulham

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