Real Madrid V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

[Simmo]

They've had the entire summer to prep for United. I know they haven't spent the entire time working on a game plan for that one specific game, but you're seriously not giving the coaching staff any credit if you think that they didn't look at this run of friendlies and not work in time to train specifically for United.

You do tactics for that game a way out then have a couple of weeks of other games, I think you're giving the players too much credit to say that's the most effective way to prepare.

We've had all summer to get the players in we need but haven't so, the board get too much credit from anybody excusing that I n that case.

Yes I'm not saying they haven't done anything towards the game so, let's give them all the credit for plenty of prep and call it a total lack of time for contingencies and too much time and goings on inbetween then? Usually you work for your opposition before the next game, not with games and weeks inbetween (in football).

We are badly prepared for Saturday overall compared to how we could and should be in my opinion. It doesn't mean we won't get a result, it's certainly not going to help.

 

[Benny]

Disagree Tottenham Sean , thought Bale's hair looked ridiculous.

 

[Mick Cooper]

Oh it wasn't good back then,granted.But still better than it is now..He looks like a gooner

he looks like a comedy pikey extra from Snatch

 

[Guido 🇺🇦]

To be fair he's been awful defensively for a while.

He is very good with the ball at his feet facing the opponents goal. Very calm and links well with whoever plays left back, centre mid and left AM. However, run at him and turn him towards his own goal and he is shit, the only thing he has going for him in this situation is guile, he knows how to foul and get away with it but it is very last ditched when it doesn't need to be. The attacker (whoever it is) has the upper hand every-time. Watching him stand off Bale unchallenged yesterday was shocking. As CB you have to make it hard for the attacker, he did the right thing to stand up and not dive in straight away as this gave time for Alderweirld to cover, he then should have got closer to Bale either to block a shot, challenge him or force him to knock the ball past him, he did non of this and invited a shot from a player he played with and knows what he is capable of. This is very basic defending.

 

[PhillyHotspur]

Any idea when Lamela will be back on the pitch ?

 

[Boltonspur]

The result , as far as I can see , to most doesn't matter . It's the timing of this tournament that is the issue.

This. Had it been even a week earlier, most would have been intrigued & excited to see us in a mini tournament with Real, Bayern & AC. 3 days before the start of the league however, has left many of us worried about picking up injuries, going to OT with heavy legs, & wondering whether the club's efforts should have been concentrated on bringing in the players we need before the start of the season.

 

[Millbanks]

I do like how our pre season teams have been essentially my FIFA15 manager mode side: Onomah, Winks, Carroll, Alli, Coulthirst, Dier, Yedlin, Bentaleb, Pritchard etc.

I even have Vorm in goal since Lloris fucked off to Man Utd and won't come back

How are the young lads getting on mate? Was considering starting a new career the other day now they've added a few more of the youngsters. They progressing well?

Look at the end of the second gif...

It's such a good moment to take a risk for Dembele, just pass it to Lamela in one touch.

Funny, I thought exactly the same thing. Doesn't that just sum us up though. The opportunity to play a first time pass and really create a decent chance, wasted by either slow play, too many touches, or simply lack of vision and communication.

FFS

 

[YidoBuckler]

Any idea when Lamela will be back on the pitch ?

Not sure if a wind up, but he did appear yesterday.

 

[Millbanks]

Ok. Not that far in to the current career. I've sold a load (all the players that have actually left IRL) so I'm left with a lot of "potential". They play ok but Pritchard for example can't finish for toffee, Onomah has the touch of a rapist and Winks can't pass. Other than that, peachy.

I've never really found FIFA is any good at letting youth players improve to a top level. Best you can usually hope for is that they become half-decent utility players.

If you give them game time they tend to improve much quicker, but I know what you mean.

Back in...'08 I think, they had training regimes that would help with player development. To no one's surprise, EA have managed to remove that feature and replace it with the money-making UT in that time.

 

[Ozle]

Not sure if anyone ever had a go at explaining why we are on Saturday and cant be moved to Sunday.

I believe under the terms of the agreement, BT pick first match and that's scheduled for early kick off saturday (Set A), then Sky pick 2 matches that go Saturday Night and Sunday, then BT pick a final match.

This is a set order based on the 'packages' they bought. And its why BT can advertise that they have the best matches (This reverses from 2016 deal)

So if they didnt pick Spurs/Man U and put it on at Saturday morning Sky would have taken it and they would be left with different games (and this is the only real one that promises to be good in TV eyes)

 

[Eskimo]

Think we should make one with Soldado on it?

haha how about....

:adelol:

 

[ArcspacE]

Cringe........

That's what happens with most of your posts, GOONER CUNT

 

[ArcspacE]

Didn't watch the game - quick summary?

I heard Alli stole the show?

 

[ChrisOTDH]

That's what happens with most of your posts, GOONER CUNT

Oh good. You have returned.

 

[Furball man]

Didn't watch the game - quick summary?

I head Alli stole the show?

Does the bin also prevent you from watching games? That's just cruel .

Missed it too as no pubs had it on around here.

 

[Furball man]

I wasn't binned - sorry to disappoint you. Must try harder

Never binned anyone bar other teams trolls. Apologies for being so presumptuous