I still think my almost-next-door neighbour Regui edged it, but yeah, Dier was excellent. Lucas in the second half on the podium too
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I still think my almost-next-door neighbour Regui edged it, but yeah, Dier was excellent. Lucas in the second half on the podium too
he was... the best 11 that could be fielded by the manager.... imagine not be able to comprehend thatImagine thinking Winks is part of our best 11….
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good point ... the half time rollicking should have happened before the opening whistle though.... the worry is they started the game not being up for it?The difference between the two halves was like chalk and cheese. Why does it take a half time rollicking to motivate these professional well paid athletes? Thank god it was Antonio in the dressing room at half time or I think we could have been in deep trouble
I don't think that'll happen often now though. The Don might give them a couple of chances while he gets to know them but he won't stand for performances like that first half for very long. The players know it.good point ... the half time rollicking should have happened before the opening whistle though.... the worry is they started the game not being up for it?
PEH didn't seem to celebrate his goal much. Maybe he's been reading this forum, he did not look happy. Cut him some slack . COYS, stick together and believe in the playersThey were. Winks in particular stepped it up in the second half. Pierre scored so he obviously did better than in the first.
Nah, we were rocking under Poch, some of the best atmosphere's I've ever experienced were under him and at WEMBLEY too! Most of the team had individual songs and we'd have probably sung 8/9/10 other songs, even revived Glory, Glory under him which had all but died out.
What players from current group have a song now?
Kane (been sung once maybe twice this season), Dele (not playing), Lorris (Hugo, not exactly a song), Dier (haven't heard it once this year), Romero (no), Rodon (no), Davies (no), Reggie (no), Sess (No), Emerson (no), Sanchez (no), Doherty (no), PEH (no), Winks (he's one of our own sung x1/2 times), Skipp (he's one of our own sung once), Tanganga (he's one of our own, sung once), Ndombele (no), Gil (no), Golini (no), I mean fucking hell!!!
Mate - I and the people I go with sing all the time. My question was about our selection of songs - where do new ones come from? I can’t remember the last new song.They come from YOU! fans complain about the atmosphere, but they are the ones that need to create it. Chicken and the egg. Generate the atmosphere first and they might play better. Instead of waiting them to play better to generate the atmosphere
Agreed, but he did try a bit too hard, when he was tiring at the end, to get on the scoresheet and could have dropped back into MF and let the whippets run.I thought Kane had a decent game, sorry everyone. Reg rightly MotM. Good to see Sess back. Cracking response in the second half. Thoroughly enjoyed that
I went for a piss after Leeds scored; didn’t know there were boos. I agree that is ridiculous.Yep agreed but don't think you should boo your team off 1st off in your Managers (who's top 5 in Wolrd) debut home PL game, sets the wrong vibe. I've zero issues if the intention is to get the manager sacked for being useless though.
I think not........Anybody saying Kane didn't work his bollocks off today has an agenda.
I have been his biggest critic and he worked harder than anyone on the pitch today imo.
Agree with all of that - when I said MotM I meant from Spurs, but yeah, Phillips was outstanding. I was impressed by their young lad Joe Gelhardt.Agreed, but he did try a bit too hard, when he was tiring at the end, to get on the scoresheet and could have dropped back into MF and let the whippets run.
Personally I thought Phillips was MotM by a long way. I'd love to see us nab him.
Winks was busy and apart from one bad pass was more often than not looking for a progressive pass, and was tireless in making himself available. More game time and he will only get better, if Conte employs him in that role again.
Dier made some good interceptions and blocks and had a solid game in his defensive role
None of which hides the fact that we need talented and effective visionary midfielder
we outran Leeds, apparentlyPeople are still stuck in 2017. We will not walk over any team in this league.
We dont control games anymore and we dont outrun everyone anymore.
Have to say, in relation to the fans, last match I was at was vs Aston Villa one of the worst atmospheres I've experienced at a Spurs game. Suppose it was during peak Nuno and we had nothing to shout about but I remember saying to my mate the atmosphere was so negative.Weird game. Weird day. Booing. Cheering.
Worst first half of recent times - yes, inc Nuno/Jose. Leeds fielded close to a second team yet they were excellent. Enjoyed seeing Bielsa sit on a bucket - and no I’m not a hipster. Spurs - cowed, fragile, timid, boring.
2nd half - much better. Leeds did make a weird substitute/tactical change at 1-1 but anyway. Goals from two of the worst performers in the first half; a bit of singing; much cajoling from our new manager.
3points and much to work on. Conte gets a full week with the squad. Pleased to Sessegnon appear today. A goal for Harry can’t be too long in coming???
Onwards and hopefully upwards.
The crowd - near me (block 512) - pitiful (fries, cokes, popcorn and chit chat). No singing at all. South Stand sounds loud for a couple of bars of familiar songs but that’s about it. The old Lane this ain’t but we must find a way of making it our own and our fortress - us and the team..
Shame I missed Mrs P yet again….
I actually like a lot of these players, they've just been managed but a totally cunt and someone out of his depth, both gone now thankfully.
I met up with loads of people pregame today and there was a really positive vibe from everyone, yes agree the crowd have always reacted to wants going on the pitch but for that prematch enthusiasm after 5mins something is wrong.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see UTD move for Philips. He’s the sort of industrious, unfussy midfielder they need and they can afford the 60 or 70 million it would take.Agreed, but he did try a bit too hard, when he was tiring at the end, to get on the scoresheet and could have dropped back into MF and let the whippets run.
Personally I thought Phillips was MotM by a long way. I'd love to see us nab him.
Winks was busy and apart from one bad pass was more often than not looking for a progressive pass, and was tireless in making himself available. More game time and he will only get better, if Conte employs him in that role again.
Dier made some good interceptions and blocks and had a solid game in his defensive role
None of which hides the fact that we need talented and effective visionary midfielder