The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Monday, October 12

Good morning everyone – It wasn't every day you saw a club threatened with relegation from League Two, let alone a team that's solidly mid-table in League Two, making headlines on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays of the day. Grimsby Town, in particular, caught the attention with a stunning goal-line clearance by defender Maldini Kacurri.

In a match against Port Vale, Kacurri demonstrated incredible skill by using his face to clear the ball from the goal line. This incredible play was part of a closely contested game where Port Vale managed to win 1-0. The incident sparked conversation and prompted the sports network to include Grimsby Town in their top 10 plays of the day.

For those following Grimsby Town's upcoming fixtures, the team has matches against Northampton Town, Rochdale, Gillingham, York City, and Forest U-21 in the Football League Trophy. Meanwhile, Port Vale's loyal fans can look forward to matches against Chesterfield, Gillingham, York City, Manchester City U-21 in the Football League Trophy, and Rochdale.

To round off your day, here are some suggested reads and tracks. Alasdair Gold from The Athletic examines De Zerbi's Pochettino moment and discusses the strange decision during Tottenham's draw at Manchester United. The Athletic's subscription service ($$$) provides further insights into the match. Meanwhile, The Telegraph and The Independent offer their perspectives on Manchester United's worst start in 40 years and Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr being sent off for pulling hair during a match.