Jamie O’Hara has now provided a brutally honest assessment of Tottenham Hotspur and Xavi Simons, after the club’s latest defeat to Aston Villa.
Tottenham Hotspur’s recent defeat at home to Aston Villa has sparked a wave of discontent within the fanbase.
Spurs were lacklustre against Unai Emery’s side, letting an early lead slip as they fell to a 2-1 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Many Tottenham supporters have since voiced their frustrations following the Villa defeat, with several claiming to know exactly what the problem is at the club.
Now, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara has joined in on the debate, offering a scathing review of both the performance and certain players.
Jamie O’Hara criticises Tottenham and Xavi Simons after Aston Villa defeat
Speaking to Sky Sports, Jamie O’Hara did not hold back in his criticism of Spurs’ display, describing it as both poor and uninspired.
He questioned the team’s tactics and the lack of creativity in attack, expressing disbelief at the limited approach, before slamming Xavi Simons‘ recent performances.
He said: “Shocking, really poor. I am surprised they are not doing set pieces and long throws again because that is all I saw from us at the weekend.
“I do not mate, I am not sure about this Thomas Frank, Bridgey, the long throw situation and that sort of style of football we are playing. I can understand it to a certain degree, but we have to mix it up.
“We have got to use our creative players. Xavi Simons, Bridgey, he has not started in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt yet. He has been miles off it. He needs to be better.”
O’Hara on Tottenham’s season expectations and performances
O’Hara also shared his thoughts on what would define a good season for Spurs, making it clear that he wants more than just results – he wants consistency and identity.
Speaking further to Sky Sports, he outlined his expectations. “European football, mate. We get European football, I think you accept that from where we were, finishing 17th last season,” O’Hara said.
“But I want to see consistent performances. Our home form is terrible. I want to see consistency. I want to see a Thomas Frank team who, when we started, Bridgey, I do not know what you think, but we looked like we had energy in midfield, we looked like we were pressing high, we were playing on the front foot. Now, all of a sudden, that feels like it has changed a little bit.”
He added: “We are sitting in. Pape Sarr is out of the side. I thought Pape Sarr started the season unbelievable, now he cannot get a game. Richarlison is on the bench, he is playing Tel up front, I think he got it wrong at the weekend.”