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The scapegoat is as much a Tottenham tradition as playing in white and losing semi-finals. At the beginning of every season the Spurs faithful gather in the stands and message boards alike to begin the ritual of selecting this season’s ‘goat. The process takes longer if the previous incumbent has been sold or retired.
Potential scapegoats may be left or right footed, and they may play in any position. The only requisite is that they must be part of the current first XI. Past performance offers no immunity from selection. If the chosen ‘goat puts in a good performance then discontented muttering breaks out and everyone goes home disappointed. It is a scapegoat’s duty to play and play badly.
The saviour is subject to the same criteria in reverse. They can be left, right or no footed. They can play in any position. But they must not be a current first team starter. Poor performances, off the bench or in the reserves, have no effect on a saviour’s power. The saviour carries the hopes of the club on his shoulders, and must also bring the cones in after training.
Potential scapegoats may be left or right footed, and they may play in any position. The only requisite is that they must be part of the current first XI. Past performance offers no immunity from selection. If the chosen ‘goat puts in a good performance then discontented muttering breaks out and everyone goes home disappointed. It is a scapegoat’s duty to play and play badly.
The saviour is subject to the same criteria in reverse. They can be left, right or no footed. They can play in any position. But they must not be a current first team starter. Poor performances, off the bench or in the reserves, have no effect on a saviour’s power. The saviour carries the hopes of the club on his shoulders, and must also bring the cones in after training.
