Match Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford | Saturday 21st Sept | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 3pm

[GGTH]

Only thing is energy levels naturally dropped at the end , and we don't have anyone available to freshen up that aggressive front 3 press. Richie would be a godsend right now

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It's impossible to keep pressing the way we did for the first 30 minutes for an entire half.

 

[Airfixx]

That is your conclusion after that half? Personally I think Bentancur has been immense, and is giving one of his best games for us.

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Bent and Kulu are just players on Blakey's "no credit ever list".

 

[Murphy]

Not seen it yet.

As I understand it from the commentary we reacted immediately, is that right?

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Yeah. 7 shots, 4 on target and a goal within 11 minutes.

 

[koko619]

Can't get too excited. Brentford have 37 injuries

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well we also have richy injured so its like balanced out

 

[Crocker]

Couple of nice bits of hold up play by Solanke in that half. Good to see and we need to start playing to take advantage of that. Some players not used to seeing it I guess.

 

[scott]

My only gripe is the couple in front of me are mega excited to be here, clearly their first visit but they're taking selfies every three minutes.

There's a grumpy welshman in all their photos mouthing "fucking put the camera away" in all their photos.

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sounds like a member on this forum

 

[World]

We really need to score a third now .....
But, more than that, we need not to conceed.
I say we do not rush to go after a third and try to build it up nicely and safely, until we score

 

[Kaz Hirai]

It's impossible to keep pressing the way we did for the first 30 minutes for an entire half.

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Indeed, which is why it would've been nice to be able to switch it up and keep at it but were missing the players in Richie and odobert.
Dont wanna see Werner

 

[bonaspur23]

It's impossible to keep pressing the way we did for the first 30 minutes for an entire half.

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You just have to make the opposition more tired than we are.

 

[sudoku]

We created a few chances immediately with the press and then one led to the Solanke goal.

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My stream is stopping and starting. Did Dom hit the post as well?

 

[bonaspur23]

We really need to score a third now .....
But, more than that, we need not to conceed.
I say we do not rush to go after a third and try to build it up nicely and safely, until we score

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Great analysis.

 

[scott]

Couple of nice bits of hold up play by Solanke in that half. Good to see and we need to start playing to take advantage of that. Some players not used to seeing it I guess.

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He works hard & is a good team player. Will never be an amazing striker but pretty good. Quite a good all rounder.

 

[SausageVince]

Are you on crack?!

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I cannot believe you excuse The Rape of Bergvall.

 

[spursmalc]

We should be out of sight by now and I just hope it does not come back to haunt us. After that 1st half a draw would be a tragedy. So much improved on Coventry.

 

[Jimmy D]

Irrespective of what happens in the second half the first half is going on the end of season DVD!!!

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DVD? Box set surely.

 

[World]

Great analysis.

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thank you!

 

[RicharliSon]

Anything could happen in this game. We could win by a couple or we could still find a way to lose against a useful team. But the response to going a goal down so early has been excellent.

 

[GGTH]

I cannot believe you excuse The Rape of Bergvall.

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You're doing a bit too much now.

 

[Incomplete_usernam]

Fair point your post wasn’t the worst.

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Fair enough mate, emotions are running high due to the nature of discourse around the club and manager at the minute, I can see why you would think the worst around my reaction but I can assure you I am taking great pleasure in seeing us win and the football we played in the first half, I just have worries/concerns, that's all.

 

[oldwiltshireyid]

If Johnson was lacking confidence , he certainly didn't show it with his goal , excellent finish