We have got Hull at home in the League Cup. What an excellent draw for our reserves to get stuck in to. The more practice we get (reserves playing together competitively) the better we will do in both this competition and the Europa league. COYS

I really do HOPE Hull beats your reserves and bring's you guys down to Planet Earth. Just to see Smokie's

face even.

BT - SORRY just my Opinion

Hahaha. Lucy is back spinning her big toe ideas. Watching this competition with much anticipation. Next round is gonna see much egg on face me thinks... Now buggah off back to old Trafford for a pedicure there's a love!

We have got Hull at home in the League Cup. What an excellent draw for our reserves to get stuck in to. The more practice we get (reserves playing together competitively) the better we will do in both this competition and the Europa league. COYS

No way should we be playing the reserves against Hull, the youth team should do nicely

As they say in Scotland - "AYE RIGHT" now I really HOPE you are Hammered. You guys are really getting carried away, next you will win the Champions League, after qualifying of course.......

BT Just my opinion of course.

yes and the rest of the country have had to endure Utd fans' smug gloating arrogance for over twennty years due to the managerial genius of Alex ferguson.

Quite how any Utd fan can accuse other fans of such trivialities as "getting carried away" is beyond comprehension, when the creation of "ABU's" was solely down to the attitude of gloating RAGS.

Just my opinion of course

btw, i hear Moysey went out onto the pitch with a clenched fist to the sttford end! About time he showed some balls and he means business. Perhaps Ferguson had a word

We have got Hull at home in the League Cup. What an excellent draw for our reserves to get stuck in to. The more practice we get (reserves playing together competitively) the better we will do in both this competition and the Europa league. COYS

No way should we be playing the reserves against Hull, the youth team should do nicely

As they say in Scotland - "AYE RIGHT" now I really HOPE you are Hammered. You guys are really getting carried away, next you will win the Champions League, after qualifying of course.......

BT Just my opinion of course.

yes and the rest of the country have had to endure Utd fans' smug gloating arrogance for over twennty years due to the managerial genius of Alex ferguson.

Quite how any Utd fan can accuse other fans of such trivialities as "getting carried away" is beyond comprehension, when the creation of "ABU's" was solely down to the attitude of gloating RAGS.

Just my opinion of course

btw, i hear Moysey went out onto the pitch with a clenched fist to the sttford end! About time he showed some balls and he means business. Perhaps Ferguson had a word

Carmine! Fancy suggesting he should show his balls along with the clenched fist......the Di Canio syndrome?

GOAL DIFFERENCE

I know it is really early on, but after only 5 games played we are 4 goals adrift of Citeh. Hoping we can rectify this. Seems to me in the easy games that we are clearly winning, instead of consolidating, or dare I say sitting back, we need to push on for a hat full. Easily said as the fixture list is so full, no one can blame the lads (or AVB) for taking a breather. For example we could have annihilated Norwich, true all the lads had a great game, but we settled for the 3 points, could have been many more goals that day. Just think that this year it is going to be so so close at the top that goal difference really could be a crucial deciding factor for some. COYS.

GOAL DIFFERENCE

I know it is really early on, but after only 5 games played we are 4 goals adrift of Citeh. Hoping we can rectify this. Seems to me in the easy games that we are clearly winning, instead of consolidating, or dare I say sitting back, we need to push on for a hat full. Easily said as the fixture list is so full, no one can blame the lads (or AVB) for taking a breather. For example we could have annihilated Norwich, true all the lads had a great game, but we settled for the 3 points, could have been many more goals that day. Just think that this year it is going to be so so close at the top that goal difference really could be a crucial deciding factor for some. COYS.

GOAL DIFFERENCE

I know it is really early on, but after only 5 games played we are 4 goals adrift of Citeh. Hoping we can rectify this. Seems to me in the easy games that we are clearly winning, instead of consolidating, or dare I say sitting back, we need to push on for a hat full. Easily said as the fixture list is so full, no one can blame the lads (or AVB) for taking a breather. For example we could have annihilated Norwich, true all the lads had a great game, but we settled for the 3 points, could have been many more goals that day. Just think that this year it is going to be so so close at the top that goal difference really could be a crucial deciding factor for some. COYS.

A RAG of many words......

Lets try this Red.... Pay attention now.... A. B. C. D. E. F. ...... Try Waterstones Nursery section

GOAL DIFFERENCE

I know it is really early on, but after only 5 games played we are 4 goals adrift of Citeh. Hoping we can rectify this. Seems to me in the easy games that we are clearly winning, instead of consolidating, or dare I say sitting back, we need to push on for a hat full. Easily said as the fixture list is so full, no one can blame the lads (or AVB) for taking a breather. For example we could have annihilated Norwich, true all the lads had a great game, but we settled for the 3 points, could have been many more goals that day. Just think that this year it is going to be so so close at the top that goal difference really could be a crucial deciding factor for some. COYS.

A RAG of many words......

Lets try this Red.... Pay attention now.... A. B. C. D. E. F. ...... Try Waterstones Nursery section

You are so pathetic every one knows you go to Amazon Dip Ztick

Just my opinion of course

BT - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - NO WAIT ..... MEDALS - A LOT OF THEM .

GOAL DIFFERENCE

I know it is really early on, but after only 5 games played we are 4 goals adrift of Citeh. Hoping we can rectify this. Seems to me in the easy games that we are clearly winning, instead of consolidating, or dare I say sitting back, we need to push on for a hat full. Easily said as the fixture list is so full, no one can blame the lads (or AVB) for taking a breather. For example we could have annihilated Norwich, true all the lads had a great game, but we settled for the 3 points, could have been many more goals that day. Just think that this year it is going to be so so close at the top that goal difference really could be a crucial deciding factor for some. COYS.

A RAG of many words......

Lets try this Red.... Pay attention now.... A. B. C. D. E. F. ...... Try Waterstones Nursery section

You are so pathetic every one knows you go to Amazon Dip Ztick

Just my opinion of course

BT - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - NO WAIT ..... MEDALS - A LOT OF THEM .

I'm hurt..... Pathetic? That's not nice at all...... Lucy you promised to be nice, you will always be unimportant...lol

A RAG of many words......

Lets try this Red.... Pay attention now.... A. B. C. D. E. F. ...... Try Waterstones Nursery section

You are so pathetic every one knows you go to Amazon Dip Ztick

Just my opinion of course

BT - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - NO WAIT ..... MEDALS - A LOT OF THEM .

I'm hurt..... Pathetic? That's not nice at all...... Lucy you promised to be nice, you will always be unimportant...lol

Mr Bo will not allow me to say how I really feel - Just my opinion of course But early days for all, as I said you deserve your 15 seconds of fame.

BT

Mr Bo will not allow me to say how I really feel -

Since when have any of you cared what I think

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Interested to hear why Alfie?

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Interested to hear why Alfie?

Whenever he's played lately he always seems to be involved in the build up play, the one against Cardiff, 3 assists against Villa plus other games before them.

Erikson has done nothing wrong but i just think Holtby might be more suited to play against Chelsea, if not instead of Erikson then perhaps instead of Sigurdson !

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Interested to hear why Alfie?

He's very much in form! I think he'll be featuring second half for what its worth.

Although its early days and were still getting used to each other i think saturday will be a real indication of where were at right now. Still worried about left back if Rose is crocked but elsewhere everyones playing really well.

Have searched far and wide for supporters views of Tuesday night and found a link worthy of a peep... Ok just the first 3 pages only.. They all watched it, whereas many of us could not tune in. So good to see UK based spurs fans perspective.

http://www.spurscommunity.co.uk/index.php?threads/ratings-vs-aston-villa-capital-one-cup.102571/page-3

I know 75% of that forum is utter BS.... But this isa game I did not see

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Interested to hear why Alfie?

Whenever he's played lately he always seems to be involved in the build up play, the one against Cardiff, 3 assists against Villa plus other games before them.

Erikson has done nothing wrong but i just think Holtby might be more suited to play against Chelsea, if not instead of Erikson then perhaps instead of Sigurdson !

Ok, fair points. Will certainly watch the game and will be having a few quid on you beating them too! Bale 89th min wi......I mean Soldado penalty.

Seriously, I think you will beat Chelsea but just my instinct.

YB

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Interested to hear why Alfie?

Whenever he's played lately he always seems to be involved in the build up play, the one against Cardiff, 3 assists against Villa plus other games before them.

Erikson has done nothing wrong but i just think Holtby might be more suited to play against Chelsea, if not instead of Erikson then perhaps instead of Sigurdson !

Ok, fair points. Will certainly watch the game and will be having a few quid on you beating them too! Bale 89th min wi......I mean Soldado penalty.

Seriously, I think you will beat Chelsea but just my instinct.

YB

Yes, it will be a COYS day for me as well. ABC !

DEFOE or SOLDADO to start?

For me it's a tough call. Lamela and Erikson service - is this what Defoe has been craving for? (Not to mention Holtby, Rose et al). Tough call for AVB. Two more good goals and one with his head see Nick's link.

Views from the Spurs Fans?

What a brilliant position to be in.

If you are talking saturday i think he'll go 4231 but the pick is very difficult due to injuries and the sttus seems to be lept very stum However i'll go

Lloris

Walker Dawson(Kaboul) Vertonghen Rose (Fryers)

Paulinho Sandro

Lamela Eriksen Chadl

Soldado

Ofcourse he might start with Townsend and he might choose Capoue if he fit but i doubt it as he'll be too rusty.

This is not the game for Townsend to be cutting in to shoot every five minutes. Chances need to be taken with clinical finishing and i think we will win. Certainly won't be happy with a draw.

I disagree... depending upon injuries, do you really think AVB will upset the apple cart... This is my team AVB will pick this weekend....

Lloris

Walker..... Dawson..... Vertongen.... Rose

Townsend..... Dembele..... Paulinho..... Sigurdsson

Eriksen

Soldado

Just my opinion..... Lamela will be eased in, Chirches will take the place of Dawson (in time), Chadli needs more time... Soldado will keep his place due to his price tag.... I am VERY impressed with both Eriksen AND Holtby... I think we are very lucky to have 2 such creative number 10's, and both only 21 years old! I am looking forward to the Chelskum game, because no matter what, Spurs will have a great season :-))))

Bit controversial this but Holtby for Erikson saturday !

Interested to hear why Alfie?

Whenever he's played lately he always seems to be involved in the build up play, the one against Cardiff, 3 assists against Villa plus other games before them.

Erikson has done nothing wrong but i just think Holtby might be more suited to play against Chelsea, if not instead of Erikson then perhaps instead of Sigurdson !

I totally agree that Holtby has really impressed this season, more so than last season... However, I believe Eriksen will start, Holtby on the bench, either way not too shabby me's thinks

DEFOE or SOLDADO to start?

For me it's a tough call. Lamela and Erikson service - is this what Defoe has been craving for? (Not to mention Holtby, Rose et al). Tough call for AVB. Two more good goals and one with his head see Nick's link.

Views from the Spurs Fans?

What a brilliant position to be in.

If you are talking saturday i think he'll go 4231 but the pick is very difficult due to injuries and the sttus seems to be lept very stum However i'll go

Lloris

Walker Dawson(Kaboul) Vertonghen Rose (Fryers)

Paulinho Sandro

Lamela Eriksen Chadl

Soldado

Ofcourse he might start with Townsend and he might choose Capoue if he fit but i doubt it as he'll be too rusty.

This is not the game for Townsend to be cutting in to shoot every five minutes. Chances need to be taken with clinical finishing and i think we will win. Certainly won't be happy with a draw.

I disagree... depending upon injuries, do you really think AVB will upset the apple cart... This is my team AVB will pick this weekend....

Lloris

Walker..... Dawson..... Vertongen.... Rose

Townsend..... Dembele..... Paulinho..... Sigurdsson

Eriksen

Soldado

Just my opinion..... Lamela will be eased in, Chirches will take the place of Dawson (in time), Chadli needs more time... Soldado will keep his place due to his price tag.... I am VERY impressed with both Eriksen AND Holtby... I think we are very lucky to have 2 such creative number 10's, and both only 21 years old! I am looking forward to the Chelskum game, because no matter what, Spurs will have a great season :-))))

It would be a very big call not to play Paulinho with Sandro against Chelsea's midfield. Against lesser teams yes, but i doubt against this lot. It certainly will be interesting with the options available

Carmine's team scares me more than the casinonicks.

Rose is 90% to play so its a Walker Daws Vertonghen Rose back four which is really good news.

Carmine. I think it will be a steady start for both teams.....then all hell will break loose.

Carmine. I think it will be a steady start for both teams.....then all hell will break loose.

Think you could be right!

I want Lamela in the starting line up.

I want Lamela in the starting line up.

I think Smokie is right so long as you are confident at the back.

Lamela, Eriksen, Paulinho, Soldado will cause damage if they are on form.

I want Lamela in the starting line up.

Hi Smokie... I think AVB is easing Lamela into action, as he's looked a little off the pace so far, but really great impact when coming off the bench in my opinion. Most managers (Ferguson excepted) tend to keep with a winning formula, so, if it ain't broke don't fix it, therefore injuries aside, I expect the same team that started against Cardiff with Rose returning at left back, hopefully.

I feel it would be difficult to drop Siggi, Eriksen, Dembele, Paulinho or Townsend... and I feel Soldado will get the nod over Defoe, but only just. With the news Lennon, Capoue and Rose returning from injury we once again look very strong in all departments. I personally am feeling very optimistic about the season in general, and I am looking forward to tomorrow's game, as nobody has dominated us yet, even the Arse finished with 4 full backs and shut up shop......

555555 "Didn't realise he was a Mickey Mouser"? You really are a thicko sunshine...the word "Anfield" and the 707070 etc would even have convinced Alfie C where my loyalty lies. Still, nice to see the new Yiddo rottweiller is even more dense than his mates 5555 (Carmine/Smokie excepted).

As for the living in the past, it was your own quote I was responding to you silly prat(t) (Tottenham link!).

And as for years in the wilderness, if memory serves me right, Spurs have won 2 League Cups since 1991. In that time LFC have won 4 League Cups, 3 FA Cups, 2 Charity Shields, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup.....oh and a Champions League. You can only dream about a wilderness like that. Maybe you should have signed Moses to help you out.

Finally, as for my sartorial elegance, 70's/80's was all suits (no, not court appearances 5555). Now having packed in work 15 years early, I am more a shorts and (collared) shirts on the golf course where I live type. How about yourself? singlet and tattoos in your rented room I bet 5555

PS:

Sorry Alfie...you were the gift that keeps on giving, but Casino has usurped your position with ease.

Jewish north west London (now atheist) so definitely no tattoos, Nike collared shirt on the golf course 4 times a week out of Pattaya, 2 bed condo on the beach, resort on the lake, international business in Europe (20 years established), travelled to over 90 countries globally, drink only Australian and Chilean red wines.... certified English teacher as a hobby... does that paint a picture Mr Hubcap Stealer......

I want Lamela in the starting line up.

Why not if he's got gloves, leggings and woolly hat at the ready.

I want Lamela in the starting line up.

Hi Smokie... I think AVB is easing Lamela into action, as he's looked a little off the pace so far, but really great impact when coming off the bench in my opinion. Most managers (Ferguson excepted) tend to keep with a winning formula, so, if it ain't broke don't fix it, therefore injuries aside, I expect the same team that started against Cardiff with Rose returning at left back, hopefully.

I feel it would be difficult to drop Siggi, Eriksen, Dembele, Paulinho or Townsend... and I feel Soldado will get the nod over Defoe, but only just. With the news Lennon, Capoue and Rose returning from injury we once again look very strong in all departments. I personally am feeling very optimistic about the season in general, and I am looking forward to tomorrow's game, as nobody has dominated us yet, even the Arse finished with 4 full backs and shut up shop......

AVB has a history of picking a side to do the job on the day. If he thinks a players not suited for the day he won't pick them. And, like i said, i cannot see us going into a derby against Chelsea without either Sandro or Capoue if he was fit. I'll hold my hands up if i'm wrong of course

I think Nick's angle is that Dembele is very strong defensively which he is but offers another attacking threat so its very possible that AVB could start with him and switch more defensively later if we are winning.

Its going to be very difficult to predict a Spurs line up this season with all the options available!!