'Maupay hasn't scored enough for his own celebration'

On the 6th of November, James Maddison from Tottenham made his return to the Premier League by playing against Brentford.

The supporters of Tottenham had high expectations of witnessing James Maddison's famous dart-throwing move after scoring a goal during his initial start in nearly three months in the match against Brentford on Wednesday night.

They witnessed it thrice, but Maddison was not responsible for any of those instances. The initial time it occurred wasn't even due to a member of the Tottenham team.

In Tottenham's recent 3-2 triumph in the Premier League, Maddison was a notable performer. This marked his first start since November 6th, when he sustained an ankle injury during the team's tumultuous home loss to Chelsea.

Maddison and Spurs had a rough beginning when Brentford managed to get past their defensive strategy in the 15th minute of the game. Neal Maupay was successful in scoring his 100th career goal, resulting in Brentford taking the lead.

Maupay made his mark by copying Maddison's celebration, pretending to throw darts towards the angry home fans.

Maddison wasn't very happy and the incident was caught on camera. He spoke in an unfriendly manner and gave Maupay unwelcoming hugs after the match.

Maddison shared with TNT Sports that he had told the other person that he hadn't scored sufficient goals in the past few years to create his unique celebration. Therefore, he had to replicate Maddison's celebration instead.

We had a brief tale, but things turned out positively for our team.

The outcome was favorable for Tottenham, who rapidly overwhelmed Brentford by scoring three goals in just eight minutes following the break.

The game saw Destiny Udogie leveling the scoreline which was then followed by the hosts, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison, taking charge. Although Ivan Toney managed to score for the visitors, Spurs ultimately secured the victory.

'Disclaimer: Jumped The Gun'

Johnson and Richarlison showcased the Maddison darts celebration after successfully scoring goals. This happened in the presence of the same group of supporters that Maupay taunted earlier.

Maddison added insult to injury for Maupay by sharing some content on Instagram. The post had a caption that read "a brief tale" and included three images. The first one depicted Maupay's jubilant celebration, while the second one showed Maddison victoriously raising his arms. Lastly, a graphic displaying the 3-2 scoreline was also included.

Maupay looks embarrassed as he admits that he failed, but he still wants to take credit for something over Maddison.

"I jumped the gun on that comment," said the striker for the Bees in a post on Instagram. "It's a shame we weren't able to secure the win. Unlike James Maddison, I've had more goals and fewer relegations in my career. But we'll be back again on Monday, Bees."

Maupay also wrote "hahaha, living in your head for free" in response to Maddison's post.

As Maddison and his teammates rejoiced, and supporters of Spurs relished in the high-quality football of the second half as well as the soap-opera-esque theatrics, manager Ange Postecoglou wasn't particularly pleased.

Postecoglou expressed displeasure with how his team got caught up in disputes with Maupay and his allies during the initial half. He mentioned after the match that it was not how he wanted his team to behave.

During an interview with TNT Sports, he mentioned that they were being pulled into unnecessary matters which went against their true nature. They ended up spending more time conversing with the referee than playing the game itself. The team admits to having moments of naivety and focusing on the wrong aspects, but they see it as a learning process towards improvement.

When Postecoglou was asked if Maupay's dart celebration had given his team motivation, he expressed his hope that it hadn't. This is because it's the exact behavior he's been speaking out against.

I'm not fond of it. I disapprove of the attitude of showing off, intimidating and bullying others. If someone truly believes they are courageous, let's have my players and their players enter a UFC ring and we'll truly test their courage.

Our main priority is playing football, and that's what I want our team to concentrate on. They shouldn't let insignificant things distract or influence them.

As previously mentioned, we struggled in the beginning of the game but showed improvement in the latter half.

"Strong And Good - Overcoming My Struggles"

Apart from the Maupay incident, Maddison's comeback to Premier League football was promising after he played as a substitute in the FA Cup match against Manchester City last Friday.

The midfielder from England played a vital role in Spurs' impressive performance, which included eight victories and two draws in their initial ten games of the Premier League this year. Furthermore, he was instrumental in the game, particularly in scoring the crucial third goal that determined its outcome.

During the second half of the game, Maddison positioned himself further into the field to make way for Johnson who was substituted in. He then made a move towards the opponent's goal area and attempted to score a shot, but it was blocked. However, Richarlison was quick to respond and finished the play with a goal.

Despite not being at his best creative form and having to leave the game early due to cramping, this is the result of the ex-Leicester player's tireless efforts to recover his physical fitness for several months.

"I tend to complain quite a bit, especially when I'm hurt," he stated.

At Spurs, there's a problem with the design of the physiotherapy area. The beds are positioned facing the pitch with a large glass window. As a result, when you receive treatment, you have a clear view of the team training every day. It can be challenging to focus on your recovery with this distraction.

"I've surpassed that phase - I'm currently feeling well and capable."