Tottenham Hotspur 2011-2012 Official Thread
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Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
get
the
fuck
in.
the
fuck
in.
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
Beating Arsenal doesn't mean very much these days, does it? Soon, it will be no more exciting or surprising than seeing off West Ham used to be.
Zapp Brannigan
Built like a steakhouse, handles like a bistro
I still enjoy it. I've lived decades of mediocrity and seen them win stuff; this feels good.
Corax
Luke 5:16
So true. Previous victories have had me dancing for joy. The final whistle tonight had me thing jolly good, job done.
And that in itself makes me very happy.
YIDDO!
ska invita
back on the other side
So true. Previous victories have had me dancing for joy. The final whistle tonight had me thing jolly good, job done.
And that in itself makes me very happy.
I wouldnt go that far - definitely dancing here! Arse may be a bit weak, but we're on fire - seeing Bale burn past two players made me whoop and clap like a seal!
Shame to read about shitty Arsenal chanting
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15144151.stm
supposedly chanting
"It should have been you, it should have been you. Shot in Angola. It should have been you"
idiots
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
I don't think that we can occupy the moral high ground re Adebayor chants.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
While reluctant to say such things out loud it seems, at some point in August, Tottenham became the best team in north London - doesn't mean we're always going to beat them but ... there is little reason for us not to finish above that shambles this year.
Toys out of the pram moment from the forgotten man of football Mr Allen. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...slams-two-bob-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger.html 
chieftain
Mega Gammon
There's not enough bragging going on here lads. We keep beating the twats down the road and are clearly the better team (for now).
Is it becoming "the norm" already??
Did anyone hear the first gooner who called into to 5 live after the game yesterday? Hilarious and one to base your gooner stereotypes on. He was in total denial and brilliantly glossing over the facts!
He really made me laugh and the presenters handed him brilliantly!
Is it becoming "the norm" already??
Did anyone hear the first gooner who called into to 5 live after the game yesterday? Hilarious and one to base your gooner stereotypes on. He was in total denial and brilliantly glossing over the facts!
He really made me laugh and the presenters handed him brilliantly!
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Did he have a French accent and live in Winchmore Hill?
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
You're right! Okay, we've been beaten badly by both Mancs - albeit without Modric/Parker/Ledley/Adebeyor/etc, but we've also thrashed Liverpool and played reasonably well to beat this shower.
Only six games in, played four big teams and we're 6th with a game in hand - and taking the Thursday cup in our stride. Plus, injured players like Lennon, Pienaar and Gallas are slowly coming back, some of teh yoof look reasonable prospects .... all good.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Stats on Ledley, last two seasons plus this:
Started: 34
Won: 21
Drew: 7
Lost: 6
- also, the context is they try to get him ready for the big matches; a high percentage of his games are vs. the old top four plus Citeh (12 of the 34).
This season: Played 4, won 4, goals for: 10, goals against: 2
Started: 34
Won: 21
Drew: 7
Lost: 6
- also, the context is they try to get him ready for the big matches; a high percentage of his games are vs. the old top four plus Citeh (12 of the 34).
This season: Played 4, won 4, goals for: 10, goals against: 2
chieftain
Mega Gammon
He had a bog standard M25 accent, was deluded, very arrogant and a touch patronising.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Ah, so not Pat Rice either.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
One of the really interesting areas of the game for me was Coquelin, Arteta and Ramsey vs. Modric and Parker - 'arry willing to sacrifice some midfield control in order to keep options open elsewhere (mainly wide attacking options). You have to think he felt Tottenham's two would be good enough to not get swamped and that peripheral players to that battle would chip in a bit (the full backs and wide men).
I'm sure we all have a view on how tough that midflied battle was for the Tottenham two, but here's the basic data:
...passes (attempted and completed):
Coquelin, Arteta and Ramsey: 226
Modric and Parker: 81
We already know about the goon tendency to go no where but it explains a little why Parker was out on his feet and Modric didn't complete as many forward passes as you'd expect.
The big news, data-wise, is the BFG Kaboul, who's contibution gets bigger as his confidence grows. He's also a proper player now and he's in the first choice pairing for me.
Chalkboards - again:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards/create
I'm sure we all have a view on how tough that midflied battle was for the Tottenham two, but here's the basic data:
...passes (attempted and completed):
Coquelin, Arteta and Ramsey: 226
Modric and Parker: 81
We already know about the goon tendency to go no where but it explains a little why Parker was out on his feet and Modric didn't complete as many forward passes as you'd expect.
The big news, data-wise, is the BFG Kaboul, who's contibution gets bigger as his confidence grows. He's also a proper player now and he's in the first choice pairing for me.
Chalkboards - again:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards/create
Corax
Luke 5:16
Harry's decision would have made more sense if we had two Adebayors. But we don't, and however hot he may have once been, we've not seen that Defoe for some time now. So IMO it was a daft 'sacrifice' to make.
Kaboul's been a monster for a while now. If you're in the mood, take a look at the chalkboards for his performances at the start of last season, before he got injured. I recall him being immense - dominating completely at the back controlling an area just in front of Daws, and marauding forward frequently to pop up in unpredictable positions, like on the left wing.
Kaboul's been a monster for a while now. If you're in the mood, take a look at the chalkboards for his performances at the start of last season, before he got injured. I recall him being immense - dominating completely at the back controlling an area just in front of Daws, and marauding forward frequently to pop up in unpredictable positions, like on the left wing.
I think MOTD2 came out with the stat a couple of weeks ago that, under Redknapp, Spurs starting with King have a win percentage about twice that of when he's not playing.
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Okay, but look at this again:
In that context, Tottenham had 49% possession, more shots on target, more off, and more corners.
tbh, given he had a better team and better bench options, you have to think 'arry could have won it using various tactics.
Will2403
Active Member
you have to hand it to the spuddies, your boys have recovered well from the games against the mancs.
lucky win against us last week but deserved against the gooners. some good transfers and some easier games coming up. it's all looking quite positive.
enjoy these days, try to put out of your mind that you will finish the season in sixth and enjoy the feelings of false hope and excitement that you might just punch above your weight...
lucky win against us last week but deserved against the gooners. some good transfers and some easier games coming up. it's all looking quite positive.
enjoy these days, try to put out of your mind that you will finish the season in sixth and enjoy the feelings of false hope and excitement that you might just punch above your weight...
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
If Tottenham finish 6th I'll give you a lift to the funny farm myself.
