Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 26/12/2024I know lots of you won't have any criticism of Ange but no one seems to interact with me on this app anyway so I'll just whisper this into the wind: Angeball only works if you have strength in depth and he knows we don't have that, so it's just stubborn from him at this point. Bored of it. 410
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 26/12/2024Does Sonny justify his place in the starting 11 in a fully fit Spurs team? Does he justify it in a mostly injured Spurs team for that matter... 110
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 26/12/2024“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” ~ Amelia Earhart 010
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 24/12/2024'It felt like watching a 100 metre race and cheering on your favourite athlete, willing them to the gold medal.' www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... 131
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 23/12/2024First time writing for BBC Sport this year! 18 articles so far, with more to come in 2025. I've really enjoyed the challenge of capturing my views on Spurs in 300 words each week, trying to share my opinion in an engaging way, and pose questions or topics to make the reader think. #COYS 1182
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Latest thoughts on Spurs: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... 160
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 13/12/2024It's rude how little academy and community coaches get paid. Constantly treading the line between football coach and social/youth worker. It's a highly skilled profession that doesn't get the respect or pay it deserves. It's a shame, especially when 'elite' coaches don't care about players enough. 031
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 12/12/2024As bad as Timo was tonight (he's never been great for us), I'm not sure digging out an individual player in front of the world's media is a great look for Ange, or any manager tbh. But each to their own. Careful the next time a player feels forced to deactivate their social media though innit... 120
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 11/12/2024This is part of a wider ball mastery game I learnt when I was coaching at Spurs years ago. You can adapt it for any age group but it does work particularly well with younger players - not least because they get lots and lots of touches of the football. 110
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I genuinely think Micky van de Ven needs a different/additional warm-up to the others. He needs to get those hamstrings properly activated. In an ideal world I don't think he would have played the other night, so I do appreciate that, but in general I think he needs something different before games. 120
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I had a lovely time volunteering at the recent Seeing Is Believing event in Southall - coaching girls from South Asian backgrounds and inspiring a love for the game ✨️ 011
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 10/12/2024This week's blog is actually about mindset but I don't get to choose the headline! More than happy for people to disagree with me, but please do so respectfully. I don't appreciate messages telling me I'm arrogant, boring and repetitive. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... 180
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 05/12/2024At the very least Spurs need to ditch that pyjama kit. 040
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 04/12/2024A little reminder that football is for everyone ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤🩶🤍 040
Reposted by Coach AliEmma Smith @emmasmithbbc.bsky.social · 02/12/2024For some Tottenham fans, 'Spursy' is an insult. To others, it is shorthand for failure. Others take it as a badge of honour, representing their attacking DNA. After another inconsistent week, I spoke to three fans about what being 'Spursy' meant to them: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukTottenham Hotspur: How do Spurs solve their chronic inconsistency?Anna Howells, content creator for Spurs XY and long-suffering Tottenham fan, bristles at the term “Spursy” being used about her team – but admits it is an apt description. 021
Reposted by Coach AliChris Paouros @chrispaouros.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Spoke to @emmasmithbbc.bsky.social about #Spurs, alongside my friend and fellow Women of the Lane co-founder @coachali.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukTottenham Hotspur: How do Spurs solve their chronic inconsistency?Anna Howells, content creator for Spurs XY and long-suffering Tottenham fan, bristles at the term “Spursy” being used about her team – but admits it is an apt description. 033
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 25/11/2024I spent the best part of a decade coaching football and, perhaps partly because of that, I am convinced by its power and potential to create positive social change far beyond the confines of a football pitch. Read my thoughts about Spurs in full on the BBC Sport app: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... 140
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 25/11/2024A wonderful turnout in Haringey this morning as we walked through the borough to raise awareness of the efforts to eliminate male violence towards women and girls. I walked with two of my fellow Women of The Lane co-founders @chrispaouros.bsky.social and Hemali Patel. 💜🧡 0276
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 23/11/2024That's the real Spursmedia.tenor.coma man says that 's the real quiz while standing next to two other menALT: a man says that 's the real quiz while standing next to two other men 0100
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 23/11/2024I started to relax when the 4th goal went in and not a moment before. 4473
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Excited for this! As most of you know, I'm taking a break from club coaching but I love getting involved in passion projects like this one. Representation matters ❤️⚽️ Sign up here: form.jotform.com/243223416889... 040
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Personally, I agree with the ban for Bentancur as I think it sends an important message. I don't agree with how Spurs or Bentancur handled the situation. 130
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 15/11/2024In March we launched 'Women Of The Lane' to improve the experience for all women who support the Spurs men's team. Please follow this link to learn more about our mission and, if you're a woman or non-binary aged 18+, you can sign up to become a member for free. #COYS 🤍 search.app?link=https%3...search.appWomen of the Lane: Tottenham Hotspur launches official supporters’ association for women | Tottenham HotspurOn International Women’s Day, Tottenham Hotspur is proud to launch its first ever official supporters’ association for women. 03211
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Spurs fans! Please support my Spurs blog on BBC Sport. You don't have to agree with me, but it would be great if you could read it & chat to me about it! I get 300 words each week & would love for more Spurs fans to read it. Link for the latest one below. Thanks! #COYS 🤍 www.bbc.com/sport/footba... 52310
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Had totally forgotten about this app but apparently this is where all the cool kids are now so 👋🏼 0100
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 05/12/2023Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur 🏆 We only went and won it! 🥳 So proud of my fellow Spurs REACH committee members - amazing what a group of volunteers can achieve in a year. Thanks to all of our members and Spurs for making football a safer space for all fans. COYS 🤍 3110
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 23/11/2023Wednesday nights under the lights ✨️ A very enjoyable evening last night delivering the 'Stepping Over The Sidelines' workshop on behalf of London FA as part of an England Football initiative to diversify the coaching workforce. See it - believe it - achieve it ❤️⚽️ 100
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 22/11/2023In April 2024 I'll be celebrating 10 years of coaching/coach development! Might be time to throw a party... 🥳 140
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 01/11/2023Please check out my podcast! www.whosgottheballs.comwhosgottheballs.comWho's Got the Balls? | A football coaching podcast from Ali Speechly and Steph FairbairnWho's Got the Balls? Join Ali and Steph as they take a fun and honest look at the realities of coaching football - from the match winning highs to the disaster session lows, and everything in between. 011
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 31/10/2023What a privilege to be a part of Black To The Future - a special evening celebrating Black excellence in football as demonstrated by these brilliant women. Thank you so much to Jess King for inviting me to speak about active allyship 🖤 020
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 23/10/2023Has anyone got a Porsche they can give me so I can sell it because I've got some stuff I wanna do 010
Coach Ali @coachali.bsky.social · 22/10/2023Inspire a generation ✨️ Yesterday at Festival of The Girl I asked a young girl in an England shirt who her favourite player is and she said, "Can I choose a girl player?" This is why visibility is so important! See it. Believe it. Achieve it. (She chose Chloe Kelly and Mary Earps.) 030