carmine Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 52 minutes ago, 3 minus 2 said: Jeez we'll really need to dig deep if were gonna beat utd on the energy levels shown in the second half our tank is running really low NOT something that fills me with confidence going into a game against a resurgent and re energised utd .. And that really is the only problem we have. Energy levels and the ongoing injury crisis. Half the side last night looked in dire need of a rest but how can they when we are playing three games every ten days. It's ridiculous. Now Lamela is back so Lucas Moura gets injured!! Dembele's almost fit but he's off to China. Regards our next fixture, at least we are getting four days off. Don't hold too much into the resurgent United euphoria. Who have they actually beaten. Only teams they are expected to beat. After us, they have PSG twice, Arsenal and i believe Liverpool. Thats a bit different than beating relegation fodder, out of form Bournemouth and a lower league club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, 3 minus 2 said: Thoought we were lucky to win last night imo the only reason they didnt win was they got jack shit up front put a decent striker their way and imo they could/ would have walked it.. the second half we looked shockingly tired and tbh baring the arsenal 2 nd half last nigjt has to go down as the worst performance i've seen certainly since poch arrived possibly longer.. still 1.0 at half time ALL to play for. Crikey you cant have seen many games (did you see the Wolves game ), we was under the cosh for 75% of the game and didn't concede due to good defending and being organized, in years gone by we would have caved in, performances ain't just based on scoring goals and attacking football you know Anyway i take your comment with a pinch of salt when you've seen Verts play 2 seasons at left back under Redknapp ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carmine Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, alfieconn said: Crikey you cant have seen many games (did you see the Wolves game ), we was under the cosh for 75% of the game and didn't concede due to good defending and being organized, in years gone by we would have caved in, performances ain't just based on scoring goals and attacking football you know Anyway i take your comment with a pinch of salt when you've seen Verts play 2 seasons at left back under Redknapp ! Actually, i didn't really credit the defending enough. Lets face it, the midfield looked fatigued, tired some worn out but the committed defending was extremely good with Toby setting the example as usual. I have to say also that i now prefer Gazza in goal. Just needs to tidy up a bit on his distribution but other than that he's the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 hours ago, 3 minus 2 said: Jeez we'll really need to dig deep if were gonna beat utd on the energy levels shown in the second half our tank is running really low NOT something that fills me with confidence going into a game against a resurgent and re energised utd .. They remain a defensive shambles 3-2....we'll give them the spanking they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 hours ago, 3 minus 2 said: Jeez ronnie wakey <deleted> wakey... if were gonna maintain and consistently compete at our current level as poch says we need to change our way of doin business ie Pay more Nothing wrong with my reading of it 3-2...of course if he wants £500k a week he is gonna be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, carmine said: Actually, i didn't really credit the defending enough. Lets face it, the midfield looked fatigued, tired some worn out but the committed defending was extremely good with Toby setting the example as usual. I have to say also that i now prefer Gazza in goal. Just needs to tidy up a bit on his distribution but other than that he's the real deal. Lloris off in the summer for a decent price would make sense for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 minus 2 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Yeah fair comment bout toby, put in a solid performance out of position and sanchez held well enuf with him .. barring that i saw NOTHING in that teams performance that encouraged me. this next game is HUGE for utd.. it could be argued that its their first real challenge since murry left and theyre coning thu their own injury crisis they will be buzzin and up for it.. US going on the frequency of our energy levels deopping significantly aka arsenal wolves now the chavs, imo its frequency is a SERIOUS worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Kadilo said: I agree. When I heard him speak it sounded a bit early Mourinho ish at United, dropping hints about lack of spending money almost a very thinly veiled threat. Obviously he mixed it with a load of positive and nicely nicely stuff about wanting to stay another 20 years etc........didn’t Mourinho say some thing about wanting to spend the rest of his days at United too. Clearly this guy is a one off and worked miracles on a budget and what he has achieved as a result is clear to all. He must be ambitious and wanting to test himself as far as he can so every manager in his position must have a point where he wants to buy more players and see how far he can go. What hint did he drop as i must have missed it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Strange game last night, if Poch wanted the team to just defend the plan worked, because that's all we did , defend. We can always try to do the same in a couple of weeks , to get through to the final but I can't see that working. We need to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, balo said: Strange game last night, if Poch wanted the team to just defend the plan worked, because that's all we did , defend. We can always try to do the same in a couple of weeks , to get through to the final but I can't see that working. We need to score. We play much better away from Wembley. Sadly we won't have Son but if Lucas Moura is back we have the ingredients with Dele Eriksen and Kane to put two or three past them when they over commit. Our big problem is we look knackered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, alfieconn said: What hint did he drop as i must have missed it ? Clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Kadilo said: Clearly Well what was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, alfieconn said: Well what was it. Keep watching it. You will get there in the end. Maybe take a few goes but don’t give up. Edited January 9, 2019 by Kadilo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfieconn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Kadilo said: Keep watching it. You will get there in the end. Maybe take a few goes but don’t give up. typo Edited January 9, 2019 by alfieconn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The club have just confirmed all are "home" games will be played at Wembley till at least february 13th which would include our CL game against Dortmund. What a mess!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 39 minutes ago, carmine said: What a mess!! An ever increasing expensive mess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 See what's his face at Cardiff reckons Spurs should now be made to play out the season at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, carmine said: The club have just confirmed all are "home" games will be played at Wembley till at least february 13th which would include our CL game against Dortmund. What a mess!! According to the BBC, Levy is saying it will be March at the earliest, but prob later, as 2 test events still need to be arranged. At this rate it'll mean only playing our last 5 or 6 home games there, so you have to question whether it's worth it or just wait until the start of next season. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46807185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 hours ago, carmine said: We play much better away from Wembley. Sadly we won't have Son but if Lucas Moura is back we have the ingredients with Dele Eriksen and Kane to put two or three past them when they over commit. Our big problem is we look knackered. Granted that our away record is better, I thought we played like the away team last night, we sat back gave them possession and tried to catch them on the break. Can't see us doing anything different in the away leg as well. Although it's gonna be very difficult and tight. We'll certainly need fresh legs especially in midfield, hopefully Dier, Lucas, & Verts will be fit for selection, not sure about Wanyama, & Dembele may not even be at the club by then. Have to say though, Sissoko with all the games he's played he looked the fittest player in the team last night. The guy just never stopped running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 IF Spurs get to the League Cup final, having played all those games at Wembley, it will be an unfair advantage to the other finalist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, mrbojangles said: IF Spurs get to the League Cup final, having played all those games at Wembley, it will be an unfair advantage to the other finalist I'd expect better from you mrboj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, RonniePickering22 said: I'd expect better from you mrboj. Do you disagree Ronnie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, mrbojangles said: IF Spurs get to the League Cup final, having played all those games at Wembley, it will be an unfair advantage to the other finalist What? How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, champers said: What? How so? Because it'll be like having home advantage. They know how the pitch plays better than anyone else does. That's why finals are played at neutral grounds. Thought it would be obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, mrbojangles said: Because it'll be like having home advantage. They know how the pitch plays better than anyone else does. That's why finals are played at neutral grounds. Thought it would be obvious. You said the advantage would be with the other finalist, i.e. City or Burton. They should maybe play the final at Cardiff; in my view.; if Spurs get to the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, champers said: You said the advantage would be with the other finalist, i.e. City or Burton. They should maybe play the final at Cardiff; in my view.; if Spurs get to the final. Yeah. Reading what I wrote I can see the confusion. I meant the advantage would be to Spurs obviously ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I would expect all but the Spurs fans can see that Spurs will have an unfair advantage if they make the final at Wembley. It would also be fair to say that when the caraboa cup competition commenced this season, the football authorities would not have known or even considered the possibility that a club would be using Wembley for their home games from the beginning of the season up to the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 7 hours ago, mrbojangles said: Do you disagree Ronnie? We would rather play it anywhere else mrboj....we're sick of Wembley in every way now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 11 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said: See what's his face at Cardiff reckons Spurs should now be made to play out the season at Wembley. Guardian - "More recently, the Cardiff manager, Neil Warnock, argued Tottenham ought to remain at Wembley for the remainder of the season, as to move now would offer a competitive advantage to the relegation-threatened clubs that still had to play them away. Warnock’s theory was that when Spurs did move, it would take them time to settle and visiting teams would benefit. Mauricio Pochettino countered that by saying his team would be boosted immediately when they moved but, in which case, the relegation-threatened teams that still had to visit them would surely be disadvantaged. That said, Spurs have beaten every team they have already played from the bottom half of the table at Wembley." - it's a fair point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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