Ledley King is no stranger to slow starts in the league, having experienced one himself during Tottenham’s 2008‑09 campaign. Amid Spurs’ current struggles this season, he has sent a message of support to the squad.One-club man and Tottenham legend Ledley King became one of four players recently inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame following its reboot this season, after being paused during the demolition of White Hart Lane.The list of recognised stars now stands at 49 following the latest ceremony on Monday, September 20, which included the new inductees alongside existing members of the Hall of Fame.Many of these stars remain fans of the club, and Tottenham’s recent struggles on the pitch have left the former captain concerned. King has now sent a message to the players.Credit: James Veysey/Shutterstock for London Football AwardsLedley King sends message to Tottenham players amid early season strugglesTottenham’s run of five games without a win at the start of a season is not unprecedented, as they endured a similar spell back in 2008‑09 – a campaign in which Ledley King featured. Back then, Spurs went winless in their opening five Premier League fixtures, collecting just 2 points from a possible 15. The difference this time lies in the goal difference, with Tottenham performing worse than they did in 2008‑09, making this officially the worst start in the club’s history.Comparison: Tottenham’s worst starts to a league seasonSeasonPoints after 5 GamesGoals ScoredGoals ConcededGoal DifferencePosition after 5 Games2026/27228-620th (Bottom)2008/09236-320thBack in 2008-09, Tottenham still managed a respectable finish, ending the campaign in 8th place. Now, however, Spurs find themselves 20th, and the hope is that at the very least they avoid relegation.King is not panicking yet and believes performances will improve as time goes on. He told Hayters: “I’d say confidence is huge in football. The last few games have been positive in terms of the performance, especially the start of the game. The first half has been good.“But if you don’t take your opportunities, and you know that there are so many good teams in this league, they’re going to come back into the game and get their chances.”Spurs legend Ledley King opens up on Hall of Fame recognitionSpurs have looked impressive in several games this season but have failed to make the most of their opportunities.They could have taken victory against Everton a few weeks ago and were impressive for long spells against Newcastle United.In the Carabao Cup, they created more chances than Liverpool but were wasteful in front of goal, and the same story unfolded against Aston Villa.In a league as competitive as the Premier League, decisiveness is crucial – something King has also highlighted.He admitted Tottenham’s failure to capitalise when on top has been the most frustrating aspect of their recent displays. He added: “That’s the disappointing thing, that we’ve not been able to capitalise on our good periods. All the lads can continue to do is keep believing in themselves, keep working hard, sticking together as a team.“Most of them have been through some difficult periods in the last couple of seasons, and that’s something they can draw on – how to get out of this.”King’s induction into the club’s Hall of Fame is something many fans will welcome, given how much he gave to Tottenham during his playing years.Reflecting on the honour, King added: “I always say that you think about the start of your career many times, but you don’t think too much about the end of it. So for it to end this way, to be amongst some of the great players that are representing this football club is really humbling.”READ MORE: Paul Gascoigne reveals he knew Tottenham would struggle after Hotspur Way visitThe post Ledley King sends clinical advice to Tottenham squad, he was 20th back in 2008 too appeared first on Spurs Web.