Fan's Eye View: Tottenham

Definitely Everton at home on New Years Day. A 5-2 win over a team that doesn't concede many with our midfield contributing four of the goals was too good to be true. And not one card was issued in the match. The 5-1 victories over Villa and the South Coast's Big Club (now of the Championship) were good too, but Everton were a better side.

And the worst?

0-3 at Crystal Palace. Why, oh why can't we see off the bottom sides?

Who was your team's best player last season?

Overall, I would say that Paul Robinson was our best player despite missing the last two and a bit games with injury. He is massive in stature and ability and must rate as one of the best signings Tottenham have made in recent history. Earned Spurs a number of points they wouldn't otherwise have added to their total.

And the most under-rated?

Despite working harder than it looks like he does, Michael Carrick doesn't seem to have won over the fans yet, so perhaps most under-rated must be Ledley King. Quiet and unassuming, he has captained the side well and goes about his work without due fuss or histrionics. Ledders is developing into the king-pin of the defence (and attack in the latter stages of some matches last season).

Who was your worst player?

'Worst' is a very harsh and subjective term, so I have gone for one player who has failed to meet the hopes fans had for him - Johnnie Jackson. A left footer is always a useful player to have in the team, but he seems to have dropped down the pecking order rapidly and his confidence went with it. Played well for Watford on loan, where he got good reviews, but back at Spurs he might find a long queue in front fo him for a first team place. Rohan Ricketts fell into the same category as failing to meet the promise he showed.

What was the most memorable moment from last season?

Interviewing Martin Jol just after he had been announced as the new Head Coach after Santini's mysterious departure. A happier man I could not have wished to meet and one who took it all in his (giant) stride. Slapping me on the back, he also knocked me down the tunnel !! Oh, and some dodgy lineman's decision at Old Trafford.

And the funniest?

Paul Robinson's roll out to Ledley King against Newcastle, but with King looking the other way, the ball went to James Milner, who produced an awful intended chip to miss the target by some considerable distance. This was closely followed by the incident when Robbo held the team back in the tunnel, leaving Ledley to run out onto the pitch on his own !!

Best individual performance against you?

Luis Garcia of Liverpool. He showed the sort of skill that most English players are not naturally blessed with and even when they are the property of the opposing side, you have to applaud them. The Spaniard scored a fantastic goal and played some perceptive passes, using cheeky touches when necessary.

Best set of fans, beside your own?

West Brom. Despite their dire position last season they supported with humour and good voice.

Best chant?

"Are you West Ham in disguise ?" to Aston Villa after their 5-1 defeat at White Hart Lane. This season we might find out!!

Which ground is your favourite to visit and why?

The Hawthorns. Although modernised, there is still a feel of the old ground at West Bromwich Albion and the atmosphere is always good there.

What improvements need to be made this season?

A ball-winning, creative midfielder was the priority, but then it is for most clubs. Tainio looks a decent buy for us, but whether Carrick will step up into this role remains to be seen. His summer England performances suggest he can. Another forward will be required if all the rumours of one or two of our current strike-force are sold off. And with Atouba going, we perhaps need cover at left back. Apart from that, it will be better supply to the forwards and a better conversion rate of chances to goals to win valuable points away from home.

Individual with most to prove?

Among the Spurs fans as a whole, both Michael Carrick and Fredi Kanoute have some way to go to win them over. Carrick looks languid, while Fredi looks like he doesn't have the "oomph" in him. Both have talents, but there might be more demand ont hem to show them more often this season.

Which game are you most looking forward to?

Wigan Athletic, as Spurs have never played them before ... ever.

Which of your young players has impressed you/should we look out for?

They are all young !! Ziegler came in ahead of time and did well last season, but this time around, watch out for the pace twins of Wayne Routledge and Aaron Lennon. Also Michael Dawson looks like another excellent purchase, but top tip would be Tom Huddlestone - a man-mountain of a boy!!

If money was no object which player or manager would like to see at your club?

Ronaldinho is a real Spurs style player, as is Andres D'Alessandro, but what we probably need is a Mark van Bommel or Pavel Nedved.

What would you consider to be a good season?

We need European football, so to play the way that Jol wants the side to play and to achieve that would be good.

Sum up your manager in three words?

Passionate, humorous, huge

If you had to put a £1m bet on where your team finishes, where would you say?

Sixth