POLL: Is there a 'big four' bias that affects Spurs results against them?
Tuesday 29 Sep 2009 12:30:36 by Editor

TPC’s latest poll asks fans whether Spurs get a fair crack when they play against Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.
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For the second time in as many seasons, Spurs hopes of beating a big four club on their own patch were dashed by a shocking decision from Howard Webb as we lost at Chelsea. Given this and a plethora of incidents against these same sides over the years we are asking whether Spurs fans think there is a bias towards the top four that means we are increasingly unlikely to get the results we deserve against them. You can vote now on the right-hand side of the site!

TPC has given three different reasons as to why there may be a bias towards the top four, starting with the effect going against the big sides could have on their careers given the media frenzy and witch hunt that inevitably follows any decisions given against them. The other options include referees subconsciously shying away from giving decisions against them or them not being strong enough in the face of provocation from their stars and managers. Finally, there is the no vote, signalling that the decisions are always fair and correct.

At the moment, all four options are neck and neck so your vote could make a major difference. Vote now on the right-hand side of the site!

TPC has a page on our site dedicated solely to injury news for every Premier League club, meaning you can find out about injury problems for Spurs or present or future opponents at the touch of a button. To go there, either hover over the Links section at the top of our site then click Premier League Injury List, or click here.


TPC’s Tottenham Prediction League is underway but you can still join in to prove you know more about the side than other fans. The league is incredibly simple and can be done in a matter of seconds prior to our league games. Predict the outcome of every Spurs league match and the first goalscorer, then get points awarded according to your accuracy. Hover over the Predict & MOM section at the top of the page, then select Prediction League to play.

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sirons posted at 29 Sep 2009 16:05:34

you nutter, how did howard webb affect or cost spurs a game against chelsea when we beat you 3-0. I could understand if it was 1-0 or 2-1 but spurs were comprehensively beaten by a superior chelsea side

sirons posted at 29 Sep 2009 18:52:29

Dear Sirons
It is not about whether we were beaten by Chelsea 3-0, but itz about clear penalty which was not given to us when the score was 1-0(liken it to a daylight robbery)..score will have been 1-1..we could have had a good match in hand... nevermind you seems to be a chelsea centric guy...so can understand your nonsensical comment!!!

sambiggie posted at 29 Sep 2009 20:10:36

theres not a bias its the richer the the club the better you look at man city they never us to be anything wot bout now?

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