We didn’t play that bad, that is one consolation.

Spurs 1 Liverpool 0

As you will see by the result we weren’t hammered, in fact, we could have won it if our chances went our way. I thought it was one of the best performances under Mourinho.  There is hope in the old dog yet. This was one of our most stringent tests and I thought, without winning, it showed you that we are getting there.

I did predict, at the beginning, a 1-0 or 2-1 result for us. Others in my group gave a more frightening prediction. What I would say is that the team that ended the game should be the one to start against Middlesbrough.

After all the Christmas turkey, puddings and stuffing we finally came out of the tunnel of Xmas merriment, over-indulgences and into a new year (well, a third game into the new year, but a new year nevertheless). Now we must brush ourselves off with all that glittered over Christmas and get stuck into the real meat and buddings (i.e. what makes us tick, Spurs challenging for a top spot and maybe a trophy on the way, and, yes I am very optimistic, after all, I am Spurs and it is in my blood). Without optimism then we are only West  Ham in disguise.

I arrived at Tottenham about 1.30, went to the Spurs shop, got myself a Spurs Handbook (just hot off the press) and back to my car to wait for 2.30 and the doors to open. I was also starving.

Got to the queue that was waiting outside the door. While waiting, one of Tottenham’s stewards walked down the line checking our bag sizes (they must be no bigger than A4 size). One woman who had a shoulder bag was told that it was too big and that she had to take it to a drop off point. I always carry a small rucksack with me, and it was, shall we say, close to the knuckle, but it was ignored. Anyway, once through all the rigmarole I got talking to a Liverpool supporter. He was quite impressed with the stadium and thought that they would only get a draw (close!). The others turned up, but time seemed to go so fast, before you could say jackshit we were sitting comfortably, lights dimmed, the players came out and the cheers went up to a deafening level. At least we – that is the fans – seems very optimistic that we could do them over.

I thought we started off wobbly but battled well and took a grip. Considering that they have virtually won the title and nobody has been able to stop them this season in the league, so far (United got a draw out of them). I thought we did well. At least hope for the up and coming matches.

Anyway, special praise to our youngster Tanganga and Moura, both played well. In fact, they all played well.

Liverpool, unfortunately, set a record at our expense, in their best-ever start to a season by a club in Europe's top-five. Roberto Firmino's first-half goal ensured the European champions opened up a 16-point lead over Leicester City at the top of the table with a game in hand (Leicester lost to Southampton 2-1). To be honest, I can’t see Liverpool not winning the league. But our performance showed that we are still in the fight for the fourth spot.

Klopp's men have now amassed 104 points across their last 38 Premier League matches, scoring in all 21 of their matches this term.

Liverpool were grateful for poor finishing from Jose Mourinho's side - we were without the injured Harry Kane - in order to record another victory on their seemingly relentless march to a first title in three decades. Son Heung-Min and substitute Giovani lo Celso missed excellent second-half chances to give Spurs some reward for a performance that improved as the game went on.

So, yes they won, but we can walk tall and take away a lot from this match. Our next game will be against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup 3^rd Rd replay. This will be followed by Watford in the League.

As for me; once the final whistle went, I made my way to the second floor, grabbing a few cakes and popcorn on the way. There I met the others and we chatted. 

Talking to one of the legends they said or believed that a deal has been reached where we have got a Polish striker and a Barcelona defender in the transfer window. But I’ll wait and see.

Then we were thrown out (closing time), and I took a friend of mine home (he lives in the same area as me). After the way we played, I felt quite buoyant. Unusually for me when we lose. But if you haven’t got hope, then dread is all that is left. And we got Mourinho. It could be worse, we could still have had Pochettino.

COYS!

Glenn Renshaw