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Didn't see the game - how did we play?
#InPochWeTrust
Me either -- but it was a draw, so we can only assume we dropped 2 points because Danny Rose was in the team.
Wiki his other buddy was ragging on Kane and Davies plus freaked out that we were it good enough.
Rose was fine, and injected some impetus into an often laboured build up. Alli was great again today and Dembele was, at times, a joy to watch.
Harry's lack of confidence is a concern but, that aside, a lot of positives for Spurs atm.
I'm a fan of alli and think he has a big future but he wasn't very good today to be honest.Rose was fine, and injected some impetus into an often laboured build up. Alli was great again today and Dembele was, at times, a joy to watch.
Harry's lack of confidence is a concern but, that aside, a lot of positives for Spurs atm.
Rose was fine, and injected some impetus into an often laboured build up. Alli was great again today and Dembele was, at times, a joy to watch.
Harry's lack of confidence is a concern but, that aside, a lot of positives for Spurs atm.
Agreed. But let's be honest. That was a weak pool attacking 4.Yeah, I said before the game we'd find out if it was because Dier was in midfield or because we had Alderweireld. Turns out it's because the team are just better defensively. It's absolutely outstanding to see. Best I've seen us defensively in years.
It was and we gave them 1 clear shot on target. We've come up against a lot worse in the past and got made to look like amateurs.Agreed. But let's be honest. That was a weak pool attacking 4.
I'm a bit surprised that Spurs could not beat pool's pressing. I thought pool over-committed pressing forward, and thought Spurs should have had more breaking forward. Seemed like they played a lot of long balls to Kane vs Skrtel - and it did not result in anything.
Yep. I think a team with a fit Sturridge/Benteke/Ings would have caused a lot more problems to the defence. Still, I feel less nervous about our defence than I can remember for a long time. The King & Woodgate CB pairing was the last time I actually thought we were More likely than not to keep clean sheets. Jan & Toby are doing a great job.Agreed. But let's be honest. That was a weak pool attacking 4.
And Poch has largely left the back 4 alone. Only LB has changed. A solid CB pairing is crucial. Great to see.Yep. I think a team with a fit Sturridge/Benteke/Ings would have caused a lot more problems to the defence. Still, I feel less nervous about our defence than I can remember for a long time. The King & Woodgate CB pairing was the last time I actually thought we were More likely than not to keep clean sheets. Jan & Toby are doing a great job.
Yep. And for the first time in years, we have viable options in case of injuries or suspensions. Not vintage stuff today but this is the type of game we would have lost a year agoAnd Poch has largely left the back 4 alone. Only LB has changed. A solid CB pairing is crucial. Great to see.
Yep. And for the first time in years, we have viable options in case of injuries or suspensions. Not vintage stuff today but this is the type of game we would have lost a year ago
I thought he played we'll and was unlucky!
Have faith!