His latest article:
I think Sunday makes it four times we have made it to Wembley since I joined the club. But like love it’s not always the case that the one you admire loves you back. I never got to play in the old stadium but this new Wembley keeps popping up. I think that means something. It shows the club are doing something right.
There are many teams that have never had the chance to take their fans there. But sometimes you can come to a lover’s house and they are not nice to you . . . you know? I don’t think there’s any team that can say Wembley is always nice to them. Or maybe there is and I just don’t know enough about football!
I know my gaffer said I am bad when it comes to my football knowledge and he’s right. But I am making more of an effort! I know we are playing Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday — and I also know that the last time they played us at Wembley we won!
I know that — even though I didn’t play — so my gaffer should be impressed. But seriously, it was a great day for the club and the fans and they are the most important people at every club.
In 2008 Wembley was nice to the Spurs fans, then in 2009 we lost to Manchester United on penalties. I played in that game and it was tough to lose — Wembley was not so nice then.
Then in 2010 we came back at the same stage of the FA Cup against Portsmouth and Wembley wasn’t kind again! Kevin-Prince Boateng, a former Spurs player, spoilt it for us. So here is my logic: it’s time Wembley was kind to Spurs again! Tiredness sets in at this stage of the season. It’s hard to describe but body and mind are a little bit slower and rest and recovery becomes very important.
My life this week has consisted of cartoons and a lot of sleep after training. It’s important that we are all ready for the last part of the season and it begins on Sunday. We have the chance to inject new energy into our campaign and give our fans something to look forward to. We owe them a good display and a victory.
Coming back for the FA Cup Final would be fantastic but we must get past a very good Chelsea team. We played well at Stamford Bridge recently but that won’t count for anything on Sunday. We will have to be focused, professional and effective.
The fans, the boss and all the players would love to win the FA Cup. We all want Champions League football as well. To do that we need to improve on our performances and results.
I want us to do well and I know my team-mates do too so I’m asking the fans to help us. It’s hard to describe the feeling when you hear fans singing and shouting in support of the team. It just gives you a little bit more energy, a little bit more power. That’s why I am saying we need our fans to help us. The sound of supporters can be the difference.
At Stamford Bridge I remember wondering if we were playing at home because the Spurs fans were so loud! They were incredible, they sang from the beginning until the end. The atmosphere was electric and I think it disturbed the Chelsea players a bit! I know it definitely helped us. We want our fans with us again.
So let’s start on Sunday by making Wembley love us by force. Sometimes you can be so loud that your lover just surrenders!
:bae:
I think Sunday makes it four times we have made it to Wembley since I joined the club. But like love it’s not always the case that the one you admire loves you back. I never got to play in the old stadium but this new Wembley keeps popping up. I think that means something. It shows the club are doing something right.
There are many teams that have never had the chance to take their fans there. But sometimes you can come to a lover’s house and they are not nice to you . . . you know? I don’t think there’s any team that can say Wembley is always nice to them. Or maybe there is and I just don’t know enough about football!
I know my gaffer said I am bad when it comes to my football knowledge and he’s right. But I am making more of an effort! I know we are playing Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday — and I also know that the last time they played us at Wembley we won!
I know that — even though I didn’t play — so my gaffer should be impressed. But seriously, it was a great day for the club and the fans and they are the most important people at every club.
In 2008 Wembley was nice to the Spurs fans, then in 2009 we lost to Manchester United on penalties. I played in that game and it was tough to lose — Wembley was not so nice then.
Then in 2010 we came back at the same stage of the FA Cup against Portsmouth and Wembley wasn’t kind again! Kevin-Prince Boateng, a former Spurs player, spoilt it for us. So here is my logic: it’s time Wembley was kind to Spurs again! Tiredness sets in at this stage of the season. It’s hard to describe but body and mind are a little bit slower and rest and recovery becomes very important.
My life this week has consisted of cartoons and a lot of sleep after training. It’s important that we are all ready for the last part of the season and it begins on Sunday. We have the chance to inject new energy into our campaign and give our fans something to look forward to. We owe them a good display and a victory.
Coming back for the FA Cup Final would be fantastic but we must get past a very good Chelsea team. We played well at Stamford Bridge recently but that won’t count for anything on Sunday. We will have to be focused, professional and effective.
The fans, the boss and all the players would love to win the FA Cup. We all want Champions League football as well. To do that we need to improve on our performances and results.
I want us to do well and I know my team-mates do too so I’m asking the fans to help us. It’s hard to describe the feeling when you hear fans singing and shouting in support of the team. It just gives you a little bit more energy, a little bit more power. That’s why I am saying we need our fans to help us. The sound of supporters can be the difference.
At Stamford Bridge I remember wondering if we were playing at home because the Spurs fans were so loud! They were incredible, they sang from the beginning until the end. The atmosphere was electric and I think it disturbed the Chelsea players a bit! I know it definitely helped us. We want our fans with us again.
So let’s start on Sunday by making Wembley love us by force. Sometimes you can be so loud that your lover just surrenders!
:bae:
