Tottenham Hotspur 2011-2012 Official Thread
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London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Four games in the next 14 days culminating in the goons at WHL in the 4.00pm kick orf. Will Wenger still be in charge by then, what welcome might Tottenham give him....
*rubs hands*
*rubs hands*
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
The traditional one, surely, to the tune of La donna e mobile?
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
I'm sure, but it'll be interesting for them to visit at this vulnerable time: to help distill any self-doubt, that sort of thing.
It's official: VdV doesn't get in my current starting XI, THudd barely makes the bench and the BFG (Kaboul) is the new King.
It's like having a new-ish defence this season with Friedel (who is), Kaboul and Kyle Walker upping their quality a couple of gears and the returned Ledley as the rock. New-ish and decent!
So.... if Liverpool and the goons keep messin' up, who's going to be fourth.....
It's official: VdV doesn't get in my current starting XI, THudd barely makes the bench and the BFG (Kaboul) is the new King.
It's like having a new-ish defence this season with Friedel (who is), Kaboul and Kyle Walker upping their quality a couple of gears and the returned Ledley as the rock. New-ish and decent!
So.... if Liverpool and the goons keep messin' up, who's going to be fourth.....
xes
F.O.A.D
Stop living in the past, maan.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
6 changes since then, plus Modric has his head on - effectively 7 players either back from injury or bought/borrowed from that game inc. Parker, Adebeyor, Defoe, Ledley, and Kyle Walker. In contrast, Citeh have gone exactly the opposite way since that game (in midfield, anyway).
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Stoke tonight then in the kids cup. Have to say I quite look forward to 'arry's selections atm. I think Sandro might be looking for match fitness as well.... prob get beat though.
bluestreak
HomosexualityIsStalin’sAtomBombtoDestroyAmerica
if sandro plays you should win. stoke'll have stitches from laughing at his head.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Well, you think it's a decent team until you realise it only has 2 first-choice XI (Assou-Ekotto and Kaboul, and I'm not sure 'arry woud agree on the latter):
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
It's still a top eight team. Which is nice.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Rednapp out!
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
The novelty of a 3.00pm Saturday kick off so I can keep abreast of developments and muse on what I'd do with Gabby all at the same time.
We really should be looking to win games like this (Wigan away) and, neck out, I can't see us losing.... I think we'll probably win......
We really should be looking to win games like this (Wigan away) and, neck out, I can't see us losing.... I think we'll probably win......
Corax
Luke 5:16
Me too. Which is why we'll lose.The novelty of a 3.00pm Saturday kick off so I can keep abreast of developments and muse on what I'd do with Gabby all at the same time.
We really should be looking to win games like this (Wigan away) and, neck out, I can't see us losing.... I think we'll probably win......
Corax
Luke 5:16
Made hard work of it though. We destroyed them in the first half. There's no way the last 10 minutes should have been so tense!
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
I haven't been able to see this... did we start off 4-2-3-1, did 'arry keep it that way, even after the sending off?
btw, Bale's on a hattrick isn't he, Skrtel last week, Gohouri this.... Sagna next? It's so difficult to measure the total contribution he makes when an important part of it is basically emasculating defenders and defences. Remarkable.
From Levy's pov, you have to think Tottenham essentially got Parker on a free becasue he makes Modric worth even more - at least what we paid Wet Sham. I have decided this midfield is basically monumental, there will be statues in years to come.
Loved 'arry's description of this week "This is what I call a proper football team now". You know what he means. It really is proper.
Talking of which.... it should be quite an afternoon next Sunday <sharp intake> ....
btw, Bale's on a hattrick isn't he, Skrtel last week, Gohouri this.... Sagna next? It's so difficult to measure the total contribution he makes when an important part of it is basically emasculating defenders and defences. Remarkable.
From Levy's pov, you have to think Tottenham essentially got Parker on a free becasue he makes Modric worth even more - at least what we paid Wet Sham. I have decided this midfield is basically monumental, there will be statues in years to come.
Loved 'arry's description of this week "This is what I call a proper football team now". You know what he means. It really is proper.
Talking of which.... it should be quite an afternoon next Sunday <sharp intake> ....
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
So what do we make of playing Adebeyor next Sunday - how will he deal with it; I'm guessing restrained and 'business like', but reasonably effective?
Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
We started 4-3-3 (maybe 4-2-1-3 to be pedantic); Modric played his usual role, RvdV and Bale were far more advanced in support of Ade.
Weirdly (considering they're all massively different) I think Defoe, Lennon, Kranjcar, Sandro and Huddlestone are all fighting for one spot if and when everyone gets fit. Adebayor, Bale, vdV, Modric and Parker all all a given.
Weirdly (considering they're all massively different) I think Defoe, Lennon, Kranjcar, Sandro and Huddlestone are all fighting for one spot if and when everyone gets fit. Adebayor, Bale, vdV, Modric and Parker all all a given.
Corax
Luke 5:16
I don't think Parker's that nailed on when Sandro's back. I can see them competing for the same spot, or being played in different matches depending on the oppo.
VDV probably is nailed on in Harry's mind, but shouldn't be. He's not yet pulled his finger out this season, and I think that his ability to be amaaaazing now and then is making him a wee bit complacent. Cast your mind back to the CL matches when he was all over the parkfor 70 minutes and ran himself into the ground. He's not putting half that effort in at the moment.
VDV probably is nailed on in Harry's mind, but shouldn't be. He's not yet pulled his finger out this season, and I think that his ability to be amaaaazing now and then is making him a wee bit complacent. Cast your mind back to the CL matches when he was all over the parkfor 70 minutes and ran himself into the ground. He's not putting half that effort in at the moment.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
I can't agree. I'm absolutely sure Parker is joint first on the team sheet with Bale, Modric, Ledley and Adebeyor - five absolute, top 4 gems who play regardless of formation.
I don't think VdV is and I think 'arry is doing what he does best by playing off the second/support strikers against each other, not showing any favourtism in order to encourage competition. I suspect VdV might have more chances away from WHL (potentially different formation/s) and in the Thursday Cup.
I can't even find a place on the bench for THudd.
I don't think VdV is and I think 'arry is doing what he does best by playing off the second/support strikers against each other, not showing any favourtism in order to encourage competition. I suspect VdV might have more chances away from WHL (potentially different formation/s) and in the Thursday Cup.
I can't even find a place on the bench for THudd.
Corax
Luke 5:16
I'm not one of his cheerleaders, but do you remember at the start of last season when Thud was in form? Even Hansen was leching after his every move. He's not had a proper run of games since (and in all honesty isn't likely to with the competition he faces). When he's in his stride, he's a far better player than most give him credit for - largely because when he's not found his stride he's very mediocre.
