12 Spurs Moments We're Desperate to See in the Upcoming Amazon Documentary

It's dropping. We've got the date finally confirmed, and everyone, everyone, is itching to watch Tottenham's 2019/20 season unfold in glorious documentary fashion.

In reality, it's more than we ever could have hoped for. After the crushing defeat in last season's Champions League final, Spurs were expected to build on their near-success and challenge for titles once more. For that reason, Amazon Prime saw fit to choose the north London side as their next inductee into the 'All or Nothing' hall of fame.

They couldn't have chosen a better candidate (victim) than Spurs.

Drama by the bucket load, goals conceded to Bavarian sides by the bucketload, and not to mention controversy and off-field turmoil by the absolute bucketload. We really can't wait.

Here's the moments the baying audience are looking forward to.


Joelinton's Masterclass

Having started the season with a comeback win over Aston Villa in rather unconvincing fashion, Spurs then went to the champions and left with a credible 2-2 draw. On the surface, Mauricio Pochettino's side had kicked off the season nice. It seemed.

Then Newcastle came to town. Moreover, Joelinton announced himself.

A woeful 1-0 defeat suddenly brought expectations free-falling back down to earth. We weren't to know at the time, but it was about to be the beginning of the end for the man in the dugout.


Carabao Cup Defeat to Colchester on Penalties

Roughly 60 miles up the road, League Two Colchester awaited in the third round of the Carabao Cup for Spurs, with most people opting against watching given it should, really, have been a walk in the park for the visitors.

This, however, was Spurs' 2019/20 season. Nothing went smoothly.

Colchester - without a shot on target in 120 minutes - secured passage into the next round via a penalty shootout, and goodness gracious, the toxicity in the air for the trophy-less Tottenham grew ever fiercer. It was bad before, but this was a new low. The air of disappointment will weigh heavy in the players' cramped League Two dressing room.


Bayern's 7-Goal Bavarian Blitz in the Champions League

Now, there is no shame in losing to the best team in the world right now. Bayern Munich will beat anyone on their day, they're simply that good. But...there's defeat and there's defeat. There's pride and there's pitiful.

Glancing at that 7-2 scoreline tells the story, but not all of it. Spurs were actually well in the game in the opening period, going ahead briefly and staying level until the the dying embers of the first half.

From there, everything dissolved. Serge Gnabry went to town on the Tottenham defence, the whole side sat bemused, praying for the ground to swallow them up, and their Champions League season was over and out. We'll mention low points a lot, but giving up in such a fashion that the opponent can score three times in the final seven minutes? Buckle up for an almighty dressing room dressing down.

Ohhh, this will be fantastic.


The Defeat That Effectively Sealed Pochettino's Fate

He wasn't relieved of his duties in the aftermath of the 3-0 loss to Brighton, but heck, it essentially was the straw that broke the camel's back. Toothless, disinterested, it appeared as if not one player on that pitch was playing for their manager anymore.

Defeat on the south coast painted the antithesis of a classic mosaic: incoherent and one-dimensional.

The writing was on the wall. How was the atmosphere after that? Fingers crossed there were cameras on the team bus home.


Mauricio Pochettino's Sacking

The Argentine may have lasted six more matches - his only two wins coming in Europe - but at 19:30 on 19 November, with the club sat in 14th position, the call was made: Pochettino was sacked.

Spurs' season was woeful, there is no masking over that, yet a very likeable man adored by his supporters losing his job sent considerable shockwaves across the football world.

Generally these occasions remain internal, but we, the viewers, will have chance to see it all unfold backstage. The weeping, the players finding out, the goodbyes, the packing up his stuff. A real tear-jerker.


Jose Mourinho's Arrival

At stupid o'clock the following morning, more news filtered through. In the blink of an eye, Spurs had already appointed their new man. Not just any old codger, but Jose 'two-time Champions League winner' Mourinho. A club who couldn't buy a title brought in a man who's won 22.

Fans and players alike didn't even get chance to mourn. It was so sudden and so aggressive. We've seen glimpses of this part of the documentary already, but the players' reactions to Mourinho coming in will be priceless. Not to mention his own account of it all, too.

How far down the line were talks already, given the rapid turnover? Will we see Daniel Levy hiding documents from Pochettino on his desk under his kids' drawings, or receiving calls from Mourinho while stood next to him and pretending that it's his wife? Let's wait and see.


Altering the Playing Style of the Squad Drastically

Pochettino wanted his side to play an attractive brand of football, one that thrust Spurs into the realms of being a formidable outfit, overseeing some their best seasons in the Premier League to date. Unfortunately, it all unraveled dramatically from there, with Mourinho coming in to steady the ship and win at whatever cost. That cost being good football.

Well, that depends on your viewpoint, but it will be fascinating to witness how he goes about coaching his new players, implementing an entirely new brand of football, as well as how they take to it.

Will there be disgruntlement in the background and arguments with individuals? We can hope so.


The Whole Tanguy Ndombele Saga

Known for publicly calling out his players, it was club record signing Tanguy Ndombele who was on the firing line under the new boss, criticised for his fitness levels and, well, general quality.

We eagerly wait whether there was any of that filtering through into the documentary, seeing if Ndombele's attitude towards Mourinho is feisty in any way, and vice versa.


Beating Manchester City at Home

Weeks and months passed since Mourinho took over the role, with good results following and a gradual climb back up the table making for a much happier camp. In truth, the work he was doing, without being glamorous, was a distinct improvement. Results wise, anyway.

But in typical Mourinho fashion, it was a home victory over City that perhaps was the most telling of all. This brand of football can breed results, and Mourinho is the master at it.

A debut goal for Steven Bergwijn was pretty special, so too was the fact they had just 33% possession against ten men, won 2-0 and just three shots on target. Happy faces in the dressing room for sure.


Eric Dier's Altercation With a Supporter - In the Stands

A woeful defeat on penalties (again) to Norwich in the FA Cup fifth round was bad enough, but when someone insulted Eric Dier and his family following the match, the midfielder launched himself into the stands to confront the aggrieved supporter.

The like of which we've never seen before. Well, once.

Following Dier in the aftermath of the incident is sure to be heavily involved, both his immediate emotions after it happened as well as the weeks and months that followed - including his eventual ban.


Beating Arsenal in the Premier League

Very few top flight fixtures match the intensity of a north London derby. It's gripping, heated and exciting in equal measures.

Adding to the subplot of the match is the speculation that Arsenal were genuinely keen on appointing the Portuguese tactician following the sacking of Unai Emery, so it should be interesting to see whether any of that filters into the documentary.

How will he have geared up his players for the match? We've seen him implore his side to be c---- in small snippets leaked online, while his long-standing feud with the Gunners could also feature. Oh, and they won. More entertainment on top of an already engrossing segment of the series.


Clinching a Top Six Berth on the Final Day

While Spurs - Champions League finalists the season prior - finishing sixth may not scream success given the fractured, disillusioned mess Mourinho inherited, it was an almighty achievement.

He moved them up eight places in the table, had the third best record in the division since his appointment and ensured their disastrous season ended on a high note. The touchline celebrations at full-time were a clear indication of their joy.

How will that post-match speech look? Will there be praising galore, high-fives, cuddles and smiles? Or will Mourinho aim to temper emotions ahead of his first full season in charge? 31 August can't come any sooner.


Source : 90min