Posted on Thursday, 8th November 2012 by Harry Hotspur
Sieg Heil.
Team selection for this evening leaves little to the imagination. That said I’m unconvinced that the boss will go with my line up. I’ve based my picks less on the opponents tonight and more on the ever looming tie against Manchester City. If this ‘plan’ of playing the best and the brightest of the kids needs a boost, then that’s down to manager to use his bench. My side is designed not to harm us after the full time whistle has blown. Did I already say that?
Anyone you can’t see on the board above needs to be rested. Huddlestone believe it or don’t is looking like our first choice midfield general as I type and so given his need to sit down every now and again and have a dark tea with 3 large sugars in it, he has to sit this one out.
Vertonghen is another one that can fade and I would have him on the bench at most.
Crucial that Hugo keeps his distribution away from Dawson. I don’t say this out of spite. Rather I have this thing about retaining possession. Not passing to the opposition. That sort of thing. Carrol needs to be fed so he can feed both Bale and Dempsey.
Now this isn’t a request for a game of hoof-ball, but Bale might want to consider that Dempsey is decent areal threat and swing the odd ball into him.
Falque, I’ve picked you because Azza Blud won’t survive 90 minutes on a Sunday if he does 90 on a Thursday. But also because you have great potential. However, if you take anymore of those corners that don’t rise above knee height I fully expect you to settle the invoice for a new telly which I will submit to you on Friday.
I want fluid passing with a purpose (yes I mean you Jake so look lively son). Get the ball to the creatives and give us a goal or two. Do your very best. We should win this by 2 goals.
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Gonna miss the match tonight but for the first time in a long time, I cant say that im too bothered. Recently watching Spurs has been less entertaining then watching my cat strain off a Mr Wippy…
at least that still makes me chuckle!
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CptCaveman Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Well I take it back..it was slightly entertaining!!
Who would have thought FOUR FOUR TWO at home to lesser opposition and and we dominate, create chances and win! No, they weren’t Man U but neither are Norwich so hopefully AVB has written something new in his little book of tactics!
Oh and nice to hear the ground in full song yesterday, my fav chant has to have been in honour of yesterdays blog…’We are Tottenham Hotspur, we sing what we want’..enough said!
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Ps. I really hope they are reading the blog today Harry…I can hear Harry Enfield now…’Falque I like you, you have great potential…but if another one of your corners fails to meet the first man and you cause me to put my foot through the telly…I’ll say OI FALQUE….NO!!!
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Harry, one of your best ever headlines.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Thank you, father.
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Don’t look the look of that centre of midfield – too lightweight. If Walker is available I’d try him in the middle – at least he’s not afraid to take the game to the opposition.This is one match where support is gonna count. Silence and groans will encourage the visitors. It might look insignificant as a fixture – but AVB won’t want to rack up 3 consecutive home defeats.
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
just to let u know harry adam smith is on loan to millwall
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Hartley Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Second guessing AVB’s teams is very difficult, but selecting players from Millwall just for the EL is a masterstroke!
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niyido37 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
good call lol
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Ah.
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Maribor……..Isnt one of the Quality Street’s
we will be play Montellimar next….
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
I believe it will be a 1-1 draw tonight wqith both teams winning by the odd goal
I can see Siggurdson playing a role – in part to help get his confidence back – maybe Walker back too?
In other news, I too have a dog that has done a mr Whippy, though it looks like he has put a flake in it as well
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Mabelode The Faceless Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
My doggies do “99′s” on a regular basis.
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Spike Miiligan! Class
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I look at your squad selection and think,
“F**k it, why not?”
I’d like to see Falque play more and it’s a shame Smith is on loan because I’d like to see him too.
Why no Andros? I’d rather him than Livermore.
And is there no chance of seeing Ade tonight then?
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November 8th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
If the players don’t turn up tonight i.e. they send in some cloned clowns who just come down to the Lane for a casual Sunday afternoon kickabout like the last 2 games in the Europa, and if ‘der Boss’ does not field an attacking line-up, then it all could get very ugly in the morning… Management and players have, respectively, ‘promised’ a better performance and also expressed anger at the Wigan performance so there’s a lot at stake here one feels… Let’s hope the Block J lads can lead the way with their promised choir of positivity. Viva Tottingham.
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November 8th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Actually I think I’d take the opposite approach and play a near full strength side as;
a) it gives the chance for AVB to try an experimental, unthinkable home formation of basically 4 4 2 (as you have) and let the team get comfortable with that plus Defoe & Ade up front
b)if we dont win this tonight we may as well forget the EL and stop wasting resources pursuing it.
Expecting Spurs to get at least 4 tonight
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Aidy-J Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
beat me to it Paul with the 4-4-2 but to be fair they do call me Aidy12inchJ
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Paul9inch Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
join the club
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Alspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
You are a soothsayer, Paul – got it spot on!!
November 8th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Livermore at left wing? Dempsey up front? Smith at Millwall, Jesus wept H, do I not like that! the words rusty spoon, genetalia and removal come to mind.
I think Ade HAS to start tonight, if anything to get him on the bloody pitch, if he bangs a couple in tonight it might put him in contention with some confidence and match fitness for Sunday here is my guess
Lloris
Walker-Dawson-Caulker-Naughton
Falque-Livermore-Carrol-Bale
Defoe-Ade
Mock the 4-4-2 but I think he might give it a whirl! COYMF YID ARMY!!
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
KID ARMY!!
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Spurstacus Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Livermore at left wing? Dempsey up front? Smith at Millwall, Jesus wept H, do I not like that!
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Ooh my days.
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Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Spurstacus,much to Essex’s annoyance I do give people on here voices and faces,even dwellings eg:Spursguv is a fat skinhead who lives in a single room that overlooks a schoolyard,please change your picture as It distresses me,I hold you in much higher position in my head
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Spurstacus Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
That picture was used by me in honour of my old mum. Admittedly it’s not one of her better shots, but at least she’s smiling. I’ll see what I can do about changing it.
Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
I never pictured you as a beautiful elderly lady.
essexian76 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
If you’re going to quote me get it right-I’ve never ever been annoyed at any of your posts, all I said was I thought it rather strange (in a very salacious way) that anyone would want to knock one out in tune with the voices in their head-but if it floats your boat-crack on
Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
November 8th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
God forbid he puts that team out.
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November 8th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Could do worse than play the Nextgen kids who beat Barca 4-1 yesterday.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Makes you wonder.
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November 8th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
It,s going to be a BOOutiful night for footie,BOOund to be plenty of goals,lets put the BOOth in and no booing.TWITCHY OUT
COYS 
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November 8th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Whoever plays our midfield will have less support than Jodie Marsh in malfunctioning jacuzzi.
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Sokkie Darvel Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Who is Jodie Marsh ?
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essexian76 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
I think the question should be what is Jodie Marsh?
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spurious Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:19 am
Imagine Hackney Marsh with a spray tan.
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November 8th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
I couldn’t even begin to suggest a line up for tonight. I have no idea who is available, who’s on maternity leave, who’s head’s not right, who’s feigning injury or who’s refusing to play in an attempt to force a move to a richer club. And I am not convinced that the leftovers are any good. My team tonight therefore is as follows:
Some Spurs players.
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November 8th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
I know there are injuries (how could we forget), but I thought you wanted to take the competition seriously.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Not at the expense of giving City a mauling, surely?
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TMWNN Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
We’re going to need more then resting a few to give that mob a mauling, but I agree in principle. The next couple of weeks ain’t going to be for the faint hearted. You’re going to have to stock up on cheese to stop this gaff from a complete meltdown.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
I don’t think there’s enough cheese in the world.
daytripper11 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
That is an outstanding point HH. So just as you suggest, lets rest the players we really need fit to lock down sh*tty; our back line and the CMs.
Then, since we can expect our strikers will not play much of a role on the weekend, lets play all our best attacking players. This would be Ade & JD up front, with Dempsey playing the Dembele role (his best role IMO).
There were holes all over this Maribor defence. A team with a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3, that can get numbers in the box and keep pressure on them continually, is going to score a plethora of goals against them.
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cincinnatiyid Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Spurs have not suffered from plethora since last year’s romp over Newcastle. Kickoff is at 3 EST here in Obamaworld, and I am unable to convince myself that it is worth going across the street to the local watering hole to beg them to let me watch Fox Soccer Channel.
My prediction: another disspirited performance, with yet another 1-1 tie. Goal by Dempsey, which you Brits will insist he gets no credit for whatsoever.
Nevertheless, COYS!!
November 8th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
The Eyeballer cannot agree with your team selection Harry.
A solid performance with some lovely goals is a necessity big time – especially with the Muslim Mancs on the horizon (sorry Herbert!)
Confidence is the key to winning at Eastlands(with a little bit of team selection), but if the majority of the first teamers from Saturday last go straight into such a huge game as that against Citeh, we havent a hope. City have already gained a confidence boost after their ‘comeback’ performance against Ajax….
The Eyeballer would keep it REAL and field a strong team tonight, with the objective ‘to let the goals flow’
The Eyeballer XI to start tonight:
Doris
Naughton Dawson Caulker Walker
Bale Vert Thudd Falque
Ade Defoe
‘Let’s Rock!’
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Spurstacus Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
All the right names, not necessarily in the right order.
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November 8th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2229879/Tottenham-fans-told-police-Yid-Army-ok.html
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Spurstacus Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
And the Met have advised Tottenham chants such as ‘Yid Army’ will not lead to prosecution on the basis that it is used with no ‘deliberate intention to cause offence’.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
I was picked up by the fuzz once.
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Spurstacus Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
It’s not for everyone.
PeterTheStoreyTeller Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Did it hurt
November 8th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Fuzzy duck?
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
what about this shaq fellow…throw him on.
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
A tough one very interesting to see what the boss does we need that winning feeling and to play with more….balls.
If fakin boo boys start up I’m going to bed
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Shouldn’t we be resting Bale? Play Siggy, he needs some practice..
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
COYS!
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
HH, quick question. As you may have noticed, I write comments on here every one in a while.
About once every six weeks or so I get an email alert when someone replys to a comment. I can’t for the life of me understand what dictates when this happens or not. Is it something to do with the sumerian lunar calendar, or weather or something? Also, can I make it stop?
Not a big deal. It’s only a drop in the ocean of other unwanted/unneccessary emails about lottery winnings, Nigerian princes, penis enlargement ointments and what have you. Mostly just curious.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
To be honest I’m not surprised. I apologise as ‘I caused it’ and hope you realise it’s not from me and not my idea.
I’m moving this blog at the end of the month and will be delighted to do so
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LosLorenzo Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
I see.
So, you going for Camembert this time? Brie?
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Boy Charioteer Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
About those penis enlargements….
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LosLorenzo Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I’ll IM you.
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david Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
What do you want with a Nigerian Princes penis enlargement ?
November 8th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I’ve not met anyone who agrees with me, I admit, but I feel our apocalyptic collapse last season came not because of Redknapp’s England shenanigans, but as a result of that horrible confidence shattering reverse against the goons in Feb. That’s what did it. Our swagger never returned since that day.
As a result I care little about Maribor. Or even Man City. My eyes are on the gooner match. Wide, terrified eyes. It is SO important for our collective psyche – players and support. The only importance I place on our two prior matches is to boost the troops’ confidence and get them up for the emirates. Otherwise the filthy goons will finally deal Levy’s 10 year plan a brutal, crunching, skull-collapsing death blow.
COYFS!
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daytripper11 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
You can add one more to that list of dissenters.
Lennon went down the following week and everybody started double and triple teaming Bale. If you look at the long swoon we suffered through and then the lift in play the last few matches, it coordinated perfectly with having Lennon in the starting XI.
Also, Modders effort and level of play took a tremendous nosedive the instant the England rumours started. There was a lot of chatter online at the time that Luka was very close and loyal to HR and was really disturbed by the whole matter.
Regardless, If Arse come out with the same squad they started this past weekend, you have absolutely nothing to fear.
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Play Parrett-
play Parrett
play Parrett
who’s a pretty boy?
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Bloody Essex boy jokes, eh?
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essexian76 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Only by default
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November 8th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/barca-u19s-spurs-nextgen-report-07112012.page
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jUSTqUICKLYcHECKtHISoUT Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
those Lads must be feeling pretty pleased with themselves.
Seriously, congrats fellas, (to quote Bladerunner) you’ve done a man’s job.
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November 8th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
442
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chiversmetimbers Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
ade & JD
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
JD? He’s a Yiddo. He knows it.
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November 8th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Lloris
Useless-Daws-Vert-Naughton
Lennon-Thudd-Carroll-Bale
Defoe-Ade
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Who’s this new guy, Useless I like the sound of him.
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Swampspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Infinitely preferable to Mr Hotspur’s line up.
Now lets play some positive attacking football please AVB.
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Mr Hotspur knows more about shmaltz herring than football.
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November 8th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
He’s going all on with the next two games coming up. Gutsy move.
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
A win is as good as a rest.
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Benspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Here here that man
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Wow..cheers Ben.
November 8th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Looks like the strongest team we have available.
Must be saving the Nextgen team for Sunday.
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November 8th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I like a coach who learns from his mistakes…he gives you somefink different. Two upfront at home and Hugo in goal, 4-0 COYS
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November 8th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Two forwards tonight. I take it all back AVB. Looking good on paper.
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
AVB uses an iPad.
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Harry Hotspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Are saying he’s not an android?!
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
He’s a lot of things….
Hmm…actually I know bugger all about him. You know, away from football.
November 8th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Massively weak centre midfield. Let’s hope the two up front can compensate with goals.
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
To-nite will tell a lot.
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
live stream?
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Defoe ain’t no midge.. He’s hench grrr
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
I say, naughty Daniel Levy sitting next to Klinsman in the stand…No pressure Andre…carry on
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
yeah saw jurgen on the box,levy must get to the states a bit i guess
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
well thats a relief we scored,the vertman in the middle,carroll and thud cming i bet know would have thought that moons ago
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
We look so much more fluid with Ade in the side. I don’t care how good the finish was, Defoe is contributes so so little.
Also:
Lloris > Friedel
Naughton > Walker
Carroll > Livermore
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
no defoe is completely in form at the top of his game according to plastic pad,i’d like to see kyle in for kyle for a change
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
maybe not,what a total balls up
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emspurs Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
….and I take it back!
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
so we could have carroll thud or livermore in cm against the bluemancs
i think i prefer carroll first
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I’s prefer Gazza with a few beers and a fishing rod.
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Gordon Bennett
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
thicker than walker,who would have thunk it
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eddieken Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
would you adam ‘n eve it….
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
and bad Lloris too
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
I is worried
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Why do we seem to think that we can stop attacking at 1-0. That’s the difference between us last season and this,when on top we would try to hammer the superiority home. This season we have tried to sit on far too many leads.
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
What was Doris doing. Kick it with yer right foot and it’s gone.
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
haha,Doris it is
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
thank god we’re not in the ucl this year. we’d make city look good
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
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Naughton – the new Walker
Lloreese – the new Gomez
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November 8th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Dempsey the new Chris Jones.
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Steveo1987 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Or Gerry Armstrong.
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Pray for hundred stones off siggy on…
beer no.9 at 7.30 this morning maybe someone can write a book for me #justsayin
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Urbane Sturgeon Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
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Good idea Ben, get Mr average off and get Mr ordinary on, I’m with you.
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Benspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Bare bones man’ Parker where art thou
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I don’t think we have been playing too bad tbh…Just hit the self destruct thing …again.
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PeterTheStoreyTeller Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Dawson’s first four ‘hoofs’ of the evening all ended up being pinpoint passes.
Just sayin’.
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LLL Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
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PeterTheStoreyTeller Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Tom Carroll — a diamond in the making. What a ball.
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LLL Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
He looks like he could be the real deal when he grows up.
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
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Good finish and go on the Tommy Carroll
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
huh what happened,missed the beginning
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UnkleKev Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Doubtless ITV will replay the goal when Carroll is subbed by Livermore in a few minutes time.
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
this time,this time it will work
November 8th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
2 things 1.billy big bollox needs to pull his head in.
2. Dawson is playing very well
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chiversmetimbers Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
it’s Bertie BB….just sayin
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Benspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
bale will walk for two sillys no doubt,just for our viewing pleasure
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Get Bale off, he’s got a sulk-induced headache…
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UnkleKev Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Good call.
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Urbane Sturgeon Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
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Bit harsh triple L; I reckon he might have a headache caused by a sharp elbow to his chin resulting in his temporomandibular joint punching a jolt of pressure into his temporal bone.
Luckily he has that hard as nails simian skull.
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
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We’re not handling being pressed at the back very well are we.
Wonder if any Premier league clubs are taking note?
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Bale is so good coys now get any players of we’re playing on Sunday off
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
1 problem is that Adebayor has made a big difference, but the little man has scored 3 goals and I can’t see AVB playing 4-4-2 at City – at least I don’t think he should…. Hmmm…
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
if we have thud,carroll and/or livermore cming for city in the middle,it doesn’t really matter,already lost
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39 39 39 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Ade-boy is a king maker
…idiot
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LLL Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Oh right.
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39 39 39 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:30 am
LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:18 am
essexian76 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
4-4-2 at home from now I hope, as per usual away I’d think. We’ve struggled at home by trying to play the same way in all games and it just ain’t working.
Much better fluency tonight and the atmosphere appeared to be a whole lot better from the off-a good night-not perfect, but a good night none the less.
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
phew some breathing space,townsend is the funniest thing of the night
don’t ever doubt,ever doubt,do me a favour townsend we are here every week
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Benspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
On the bevvys too then…play on
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Boo
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Benspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
That’s it
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
tyldsley isn’t sure what clint is either by the sounds of it
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
touch of the Rat about young TC….
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UnkleKev Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
I know it’s ‘only’ Maribor, but Id be tempted to start Carroll against City.
Twice in the last five minutes he’s laid it on a plate for Dempsey, and both times Dempsey’s managed to fuck it up.
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Benspur Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
He’s got that pirlo awareness of the space around him and what he’s going to do next…
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LLL Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Dunno who else we’ve got so he will probably start anyway I’m guessing? Rather him than Sig…
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UnkleKev Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Unfortunately I think we all know that Dempsey will start against the blue Mancs.
Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Worth a try,he’s very confident on the ball.
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39 39 39 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Love seeing bale run at opposition defenders he scares the shit outta them.. Berbatov and bale the best we’ve had since hoddle??
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LLL Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
throw the rat into that mix-up I think…
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Jol 5:5 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Didn’t we have Gazza since Hod?
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LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 11:12 am
He can come too
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
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Can I just say that the home fans have been great all night, even when we cocked up and they drew level.
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Look at Andre, he’s all smiley, the fans are singing for him instead of booing. Ahhh…
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Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Warms the cockles
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Apart from one fcuk up a very good performance and just wat the doctor ordered…bioymcc’s
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LLL Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
It’s only Maribor, but the best home showing of the season (not that that says alot either). And the fans respond – I didn’t think it would take that much to be honest.
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November 8th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5vlPDt_YH8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Gonzo Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Not his finest hour
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November 8th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
much needed win,if we don’t beat this lot and the greeks here then we are in for a long season anyway
can’t see the toms holding out against the bluemancs though,tough ask
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November 8th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Defoe takes a lot of stick in these parts, but that was a superbly taken hat-trick.
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TMWNN Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Flat track bully.
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emspurs Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Most hat tricks are. Doesn’t change the fact that he contributes next to nothing. Also: Maribor, flat-track bully, 3 other chances he could/should have buried.
My irrational hatred doesn’t contradict your point though. Apologies.
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PeterTheStoreyTeller Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 6:39 am
fact that he contributes next to nothing.
A HAT TRICK 
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LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 11:13 am
November 8th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Good show,Lennon’s oming good and his defensive work is fab
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emspurs Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Seems to get a nosebleed in the opponent’s box though. Lack of confidence?
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November 8th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Andre’s preferred style of play is three in the middle: one holding, one creative and one box-to-box. Sandro, Carroll and Dembele would appear to fit the bill quite nicely.
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
not bad,bring carroll on nicely,he has always looked like he can pass,which is kind of important
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November 8th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Scores on those Daws (now with added Daws)
Lloris – nothing to do, some good distribution, could have done without the ‘incident’ 6/10
Daws – decent stuff, athletic and some really top notch passing today. Unruffled. 7/10
Vert – arrested the form slide with an easy run out. Nothing spectacular going forward this time. 6/10
Naughton – still learning on the job (see also Walker). Awful pass back ‘incident’, decent last ditch challenge in the penalty area. Will improve. 6/10
Walker – spent loads of time in the oppo half, just the way he likes it I’m guessing. Still scared of crossing. 5/10
Carroll – impressive, looks for the ball, some good turns, good at releasing the front men, a decent combo with the Hudd. A little edgy in his passing at times but will relax with 1st team minutes. 7/10
Hudd – slated the milk float a couple of weeks ago, has settled down, the first touch is back, smooth passing and looks a little fitter. Could be hope yet though a long way to go 7/10
Bale – ferocious performance by the Welsh wing wizard (you know, the good family man one, not the other one…). Started losing his cool and realised the toughest duel he could face today was with the ref and went for it! Ripped ‘em to shreds, monkey mania 9/10
Lennon – really good approach play, terrible final ball/shots. Has to improve when we face the big boys, you can’t be this wasteful. His confidence is great to see, the sloppiness not so welcome 6/10
Ade – played all over the shop, generally pretty deep, occasionally drifted wide, this became a bit annoying today when we want to win headers up top and score from crosses :S As the game wore on something started stirring though, he warmed into proceedings, there were glimpses of the phenomenal player he is – he brings the unpredictability we crave a la a Berbs or a Kanu. A little unlucky, we wanna see that smile back 7/10
Defoe – he loves games like this, loads of chances, loads of through balls, nice and open. Is he a flat track bully? Maybe a little bit… You can only shoot down what’s in front of you – against this type of oppo expect him to give no quarter. Pop 9/10
AVB – this will be reported as AVB finally giving in and adopting a 4-4-2. The reality is Ade played here, there and everywhere rather than hovering around the box. This was still pretty much the usual formation but it is great to see Ade involved, he is just far more creative and experienced than Sig or Dempsey playing behind Defoe. Let’s be honest a fit and in form Adebayor would make our best 11 this season, probably alongside an in form Defoe. The Tom-Tom midfield was a little lightweight but didn’t creak too much here. Tougher tests await and fingers crossed reinforcements arrive soon. Carroll and Hudd certainly provide different sub options once everyone is fit and will really push Dempsey, Sig, Livermore and Parker for game time. Better motivation tonight, went attacking, put faith in the right young player (Carroll) and experimented a bit. On the right track 8/10
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emspurs Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Pretty good analysis. Thought Carroll and Ade deserved 8s and Defoe was 8 at best.
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spursgoliath Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Once Ade woke up he was an 8 but there was a very sleepy opening 20 minutes.
Defoe is frustrating, yes he was offside a bit and doesn’t always see the pass BUT he isn’t scared of putting the ball in the net while all around him seem allergic to this (Lennon and Ade guilty of fluffing some really good chances). Just for that he gets a 9 today.
Carroll looked a little bit jittery a few times but I’d be happy awarding him an 8 in terms of stepping up a level and taking hold of a game tonight.
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kojac Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
good write up,good hatrick,good for carroll,poor oppo
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Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 8th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Lennon 6? At least a 7 even 8
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spursgoliath Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:25 am
Lennon still can’t regularly cross above knee height, usually settles to win the corner and looks terrified of taking a direct shot at goal. He looks happy and confident which is the positive thing, final product was near non existent in this game.
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Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:51 am
His crossing could be better,and he should be more greedy,but the amount of defensive duties he has to do(and does very well)would detract from any attacking player.
November 8th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
we’ll be set up for counter attack on sunday…
Ade wont start
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chiversmetimbers Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:33 am
actually having just listened to what AVB said he just might…and it’s citeh of course….
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wilboid Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
The way Ade was playing so deep against Maribor I can’t see it being that much of a gamble to be honest. I certainly hope so, he was cracking in the hole.
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November 9th, 2012 at 1:33 am
Only the second good performance I have seen this season. The other was the 0-0 thrashing of Lazio.
Two points to make: Huddlestone is back to his best in terms of passing. I saw long passes, one after another, straight to the players feet. A real joy to watch.
We looked so much more threatening with Ade up front. I think that was the key to Defoe’s success tonight. Playing JD as the “lone gunman” was never a good idea IMO, but with Ade alongside, it reduces the attention that JD might otherwise attract. Let’s stick with 4-4-2, or make Ade the lone striker.
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Frontwheel 2 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:45 am
Agreed,I was pleasantly surprised by Ade,looks like he’s been working on receiving the ball and keeping control of it.
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November 9th, 2012 at 7:50 am
As many of you would have guessed The Eyeballer is well happy with that performance (albeit against shite opposition – truth be told)…
Some comments:
Midget Gem – he is a gem in that sort of mood – his first goal was pure class. He must start against City.
Ade – great to see him back. Would love to see him and Defoe start at City – would be a real statement of intent from us
Carroll – Didn’t think too much of him last year, but wow, he was fantastic last night – proper training sessions, confidence and freedom to play allowed him to flourish – his forst time pass to Defoe for the second goal was sublime
Defensively we still look shaky – even with Vert at CB.
Lennon, Ade need to be more selfish in front of goal – we are not arsenal, pull the trigger and get some!
We are seven points behind City, correct? The Eyeballer’s provisional team for Sunday:
Lloris
Walker Gallas Caulker Vert
Lennon Sandro Thudd Bale
Ade Defoe
City are there for the taking….
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Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 11:47 am
I agree with all except I would bang out Gallas for Naughton and put Vert inside.
Aguero and Silva are too quick
If its Ballotelli.Tevez yes then Gallas
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wilboid Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
The thing that impressed me most about Carrol was how much trust his team-mates had in him. They didn’t stop giving him the ball. Great to see for a young lad.
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November 9th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Just like to say that last night’s positives for me where a) Carroll b) the wingers (as usual) c) how sharp JD looked and d) (the most important) how well Dawson played. He is so underrated at the Lane (wtf I am agreeing with Andy ‘No Clue’ Townsend) People go on about him lumping it, but when he is on form, has played a bit a gets it right, he pings it out wide to Bale and Lennon early and lets them get going (which he did countless times yesterday and I know it was only Marigold FC). How often do you see that with Gallas, who I think is shite on the ball and takes far too long to give it to someone better? I think it was Tevez who said that he found Daws his most difficult opponent and he is not bad. For me, Gallas out, Daws back in as captain. He is after all former player of the year and would probably have been the next England ‘cab of the rank’ had it not been for him getting injured on Int duty… Just saying. Yido!!
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notsohotspurs Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Gallas more back and sideways passes than Ray wilkins aka the crab
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November 9th, 2012 at 11:56 am
One striker and we are dead
The counter wont work
They will control midfield it would be a balanced team they will have
we need to get out quickly and put pressure on them not wait for them to attack.The counter can come from us scoring first and putting preesure on Mancini.
If they dictate the pace and midfield we will lose
We have to get out there early and go for it
and use the counter later if they are desperate
We need Ade and Defoe out there at the same time early.Ade playing deeper and holding and finding the winger or Defoe.Anything else is suicide.
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Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 11:57 am
of course also Lloris in goal (which wont happen)
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essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I’d suggest if you’re going to be analytical about us so far this season-It’s not our away form that’s the problem-by playing same formation and tactics at home has been.
I’ll have no problem with AVB setting up with JD as the lone striker over the next two games, using Ade in a 442 if plan A goes titties up. Still glad Sandro is fit and ready for Sunday-and a nice break for some is welcomed before the Goonfest
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essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
You’re unrelenting love of Lloris is admirable but what’s it actually based on Ronnie?
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Boy Charioteer Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Do you think he will play Ade and Defoe at the same time?
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LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Can’t see it…
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LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
But the problem is, Defoe is kind of undroppable after a hat trick, yet if he goes with 1 striker, 110% should be Ade.
Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
So many times we have played with one striker.I dont know we didnt buy Berba in that case.
Quite honestly I am baffled by AVB and waiting to see him do things that work.He is a thinker,but even being a thinker is no guarantee you can think well.
We have to put some pressure on City. They have a balanced squad so they can dictate the style.
They know we have one way of playing…THE COUNTER…so the obvious thing for them to do is play balanced and strong in midfield.Unless we have a presence up front we will get killed.
We have to attack them not sit back.
Remember RM.
Remember United first half.
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Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
United was a bad example.
But you get the gist
ollyparklane Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
After all, it didn’t work against Utd… no, wait… (not that I disagree mind)
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November 9th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Mr. Herbert is really ranting off in the papers today. Can he not find some actual racism to try and fix?
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dixta Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
makes me feel sick. orwellian nightmare. section 5 public order blah blah the bloke herbert is dangerous.thought police. all thanks to blair, his wife and the rest of the euro-philes. on Nov 11th i’ll wear my poppy and remember with pride and sadness what this country used to stand for.
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wilboid Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
So what is it that you remember this country standing for?
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chiversmetimbers Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
now now then….
Boy Charioteer Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
By the way LLL you and Billy were named by a moron at the end of yesterday’s blog as the reason our society is falling apart. I was a bit miffed at not being part of his multicultural nightmare rogues gallery, not being noticed by nazis makes me feel a little ineffective.
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LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
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Hartley Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Publicity stunt in poor taste, nothing more…nothing less…YID ARMY!
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LosLorenzo Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
That’s exactly what I find so incredibly baffling with this whole SBL carneval of idiocy.
In a country which is home to anti-racist spurs fans, anti-racism organisation Kick It Out, and blatantly racist English Defense league, the SBL decide the logical course of action is to threaten litigation against the first two, and ignore the latter.
I still can’t quite wrap my head around it…
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Boy Charioteer Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Well, they still haven’t managed to get their website up and running. It’s been two days now. Maybe you have to guess what their position is on this issue. I was only interested in their take on it. Speaking through the newspapers and sabotaging their own website. Cunning eh?
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November 9th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
http://peterherbert.net
lists amoungst his acheivements: defending richard “shoe bomber” reid in a humanitarian capacity.
i kid you not. also misspels “shoe” as “show”.
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LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
The shoe-bomber ey? That’s a pretty ‘showy’ client. Who says he’s some kind of attention seeker?
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Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
tormented sole
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LosLorenzo Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Don’t be heel Ronnie, keep your eyes open and put your tongue in-or has someone been lacing your drinks again?
Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 12:32 am
didnt scales play for us?
Mind you I did like the ‘Sleeping with the Fishes’ comment in the Godfather……
fin.
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November 9th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
is sandro crocked,i just can’t see us working hard enough to beat city in the midfield,the 2 toms and liverboy won’t cut it probably so we may aswell go for a ding dong and see what happens but can’t see that either
maybe gallas should rb with les,steve and vert across the back,jake,the toms in the middle with 3 from ade,defoe,bale and lennon up top all f*cking about
none of that will happen but it was fun anyway
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LosLorenzo Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
While I like the idea of that much strength and intelligence at the back, but I have my doubts about BillyG and Vert against some pacy wing play from City.
Have observed occasions when Vert had come forward from LB, and looked downright lazy in getting back to defend when we have lost possession and the opposition have broken out. On the other hand we’ve seen at least a couple instances of him making up a quarter mile at the last second, to make game-saving tackles that defy belief.
I’m not sure what my point is…
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essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Don’t know if anyone else thought the same-but I had a feeling last night that Vert’s and Dawson looked comfortable-The partnership had that reassuring quality Dawson and King one had-Sort of a Mr Cool-Mr Dash duo-Good Cop-Bad Cop-maybe it was the opposition-but maybe it could work if nurtured?
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Hartley Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Daws looked solid…
kojac Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
we probably have no choice but to play vert there,full back is a tough position not many that won’t get caught out but he does look like he should be in the middle although we have yet to really see it tested
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mattspurs Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Daws and vert looked solid as a pairing. Thought Dawson’s distribution ended up being actually pretty good and somewhat refreshing last night – his hammer passes putting bale one on one were great. Unlike Gallas he can actually clear the ball with his head too!
LLL Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I don’t like all the crosses that fly over when Vertonghen’s playing at LB. I think Naughton is a better option as the specialized full back.
essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
@Matt, I’ve been watching Spurs an awfully long time-and the one consistency is our defenders never appear to clear a ball to another bloke in a white shirt-irrespective of whether it’s Gough or Gallas, we’ll find the opposition like a bloody magent
essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
That’s dyslexic for magnet btw
November 9th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
The Eyeballer thinks that Tom Carroll squaring up against Yaya Toure would be fun to see in the midfield battle on Sunday (!!!!)
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November 9th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
only 27000 bothered to show up. Pathetic
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essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
At least those who did go supported the side, much like it be will on Sunday-when hopefully the only booing will be aimed at Mancini,Actully I’m even more hopeful of this coming fortnight becoming one of booing from the home suporters
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November 9th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Can’t help thinking that ‘pherbert’ could be doing us a favour…. Our recent home support have been awfully quiet this season, the reaction to this publicity seeking, sanctimonious moral crusader could kickstart the noise required to regenerate the ’12th man’ COYS
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essexian76 Reply:
November 9th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
It’s a pity that we don’t play again for 3 weeks at the Lane-mind, if we get a couple of decent results and performances-I’m sure they’ll be noise-and lot’s of it COYY
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November 9th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
The Herbert thing reminded me of one of my other favourite chants in football. The Brighton fans often respond to ‘Does your boyfriend know you’re here?’ etc by replying ‘We’re gay and we’re beating you’ (when applicable obviously). There’s not much you can say to that, and it does the same thing that ‘Yid Army’ etc does.
I personally feel proud that we have used a racial slur against some of our fans and turned it into a collective badge of honour for all of us.
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BrizzleSpur Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Thats always been my understanding of it…
Not being Jewish or from London I’ve only ever heard it used in football.
I’m really confused because I thought that we adopted it to nullify it’s offensive intent and to support the Jewish communities in north London by embracing a hate remark.
But apparently we’re all just a bunch of racists. Who knew?
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Yidinjapan Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I’m interested to know if you think “Yid” is a racial slur. Can it be “turned” by us or just adopted. I have never heard a convincing argument for it being inherently derogatory. For example there is a U.S newspaper written in Yiddish called “Der Yid”. At the very least language and its meaning is organic….different through time, people and intent and so can’t be owned by anybody including racists.
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November 9th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Herbs’ associates, see pics on his personal website, include certain J.Jackson (jesse, not Jonny) and Al Sharpton. a quick google of those 2 will show what they think of the jewish community.
add to that his human rights work on behalf of the shoe bomber.
come on mate, cards on the table please.
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November 10th, 2012 at 12:20 am
Y WORD ARMY
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November 10th, 2012 at 1:01 am
Jesse Jackson ,Al sharpton and co are well known for using the race card to shake down companies over the years using the race card. they have carved themselves out a lucrative career.They are well known jew haters as is Obamas rev wright.
The yid word always meant what it stood for until the blue rascists started to turn it into a contemptous word regarding Jews , We have merely negated that.The word nigger was originally used to describe those from the african country Niger. If the country Congo was used the same way we would be debating the word congs now. The word gay never meant a homosexual but it has been used
and you can not use it without causing the word not to allude to the homosexual bent. See the word bent what does that mean in your mind ?
the daily fail are enjoying stirring this up, it could galvanize our support no end and back fire on them all I reckon public support will be behind us and our profile will be raised around the world , at least it looks like we stand for something. where I live the local majority of black folk say as a matter of course without blinking an eye lid ,did nigga dis ,or dis nigga dat as a matter of course in there every day languge . Hey wos appening nigga?Just the same to them this geezer or that bloke.
coys Yid army
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melcyid Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 3:09 am
whats modders got to with my comment?
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Boy Charioteer Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 7:31 am
I get The Independent when I can get off my retired ass to get to the papershop, and if I read the article correctly the main complaint is the offense taken by Jewish people if the word is used by Gentiles. He fails to mention that the word itself is used by Jewish Spurs fans and does not address that point except for; “It would be easy enough to organise and hardly expensive. All you need in a relatively small space is a Jewish person of workaday sensitivity and pride and some bozo in a blue-and-white scarf addressing him as a Yid however well-meaningly”. I assume from his perspective that he assumes that the Jewish person is easily led by the bozo in the blue-and-white scarf and can’t come to a conclusion over a very serious issue on his own terms. Once again in his tedious article he states “The compelling reality is there is no circumstance in which Jewish people would describe themselves as Yids and those in White Hart Lane who may be more numerous than Baddiel believes,who hear it regularly can only be touched by disgust and maybe even a little despair”. I wonder if he has ever actually spoken to any Jewish Spurs fan or done any serious research at all before publishing this Baddiel- induced drivel. I know this might be hard for him, judging by his picture, but maybe he could point his not inconsiderable bulk down towards White Hart Lane, do some serious journalism that might have a teeny weeny bit of research to back it up an ASK THE FANS THEMSELVES.
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Dorset Spurs Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Speaking off modders, I wonder how green is the grass at Real Madrid?
http://www.marca.com/2012/11/09/en/football/real_madrid/1352451219.html
Berbatov MkII??
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Boy Charioteer Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Sorry Mel, that was at your previous post concerning James Lawton.
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hiddenagenda Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
like i said, cards on the table Herbert.
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November 10th, 2012 at 2:24 am
now james lawton starts up on the yid word self righteous pompous windbags all of em, with his reasoning the star of david should be banned because of its reminder to concentration camps.Why not ban the jewish religion in that case .he has some evocative and choice words to sat about spurs fans that use the YID word.
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Ronnie Wolman Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 2:27 am
Fuck if they ban judaism I will immediately become an episcapalean (dont take the piscapalean)
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Yidinjapan Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Noooo!!!! Their bagels are crap! A much better swap is the Shinto’s of North Osaka…. they were inspired by a French pastry master. Bagels even better than the Greeks sell in Cockfosters!
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Yidinjapan Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Fuck…..reply to myself….I’m only drinking anyhow.,..yeah by myself.
although they move their radio base in ally pally on a daily basis. They do a marvelous job in providing top top quality cream cheese herring bagels that the yid places don’t sell themselves. Maybe “Greek” should be a badge of honour of the Cockfisters Yids!!!!
No racial slur intended on the Cockfosters (Cockfisters??? by auto spellcheck????) Greeks of Cockfisters. I have many Greek friends