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I agree totally, last season it was awful and this season it's like we're back to ourselves at last. Clapping encouragement and praise to the players who are all working hard and you can tell it builds the confidence of the players so much.
Last season I dreaded playing the bigger teams but now I feel totaly ok about it. I know that should be lose a game now it wont be for lack of trying or geting the tactics seriously wrong. No manager coming up againt us will be saying to his players before the game, "here's an easy target". Really looking forward to the game against Liverpool and despite all the games we've played already Poch has used the squad wisely so should be no hangover from midweek.
Yes I watched the QPR game and despite the massive amount of changes last night, I thought we pressed hard, the DM was getting stuck in all over the place (only Limassol but still Sandros best game in over a year) and we were carving them open at will.
AVB style? You're off your head pal!
I thought it was better than it often is for those kind of games. Never gonna be great for games against teams like that because of the amount of people who rarely go to the Lane, choosing these games due to 20 quid tickets. Quite a lot of people leaving with 20 minutes left. Families in park lane etc.
AEL fans were good in that European way, constant singing but it just becomes a constant dreary din IMO, like traffic noise. Seems less about supporting their team, really, as if they're barely even watching the match.
The Asian bloke from Eastenders was near me, he plays the dad of a gay son, not sure what his name is in it. He left with his group on about 60 odd minutes I think! A bloke from The Bill was nearby as well, think he stayed till the end.
You guys are playing Leicester this weekend
The difference between last night and Tottenham under AVB is how quickly we won back the ball, with everyone closing down quickly.
I agree we were a bit slow in the build-up and some of our decision-making remains poor - when to shoot and when to pass being the most obvious.
We keep seeing European supporters especially the eastern lot do that all the time, best was the Zagreb lot a few years back when we thumped them 4-0, sang from before kickoff until after the final whistle non-stop. Wish that kind of support existed in the UK.
Agreed. We pressed far more effectively than any AVB game.
I thought it was a decent performance, especially considering only one or two of those who played are anywhere near the first choice eleven, Hugo aside. Comfortable winners, never in doubt and some of the players linked with being moved on at least tried. Paulinho in particular looked hungry to impress and Sandro played well in the second half.
For me though it was the pressing, as noted by others. If we lost the ball or they had possession our players were closing down instantly and the second goal came because Vlad made a challenge on the edge of their box. High line or what?
For me though it was the pressing, as noted by others. If we lost the ball or they had possession our players were closing down instantly and the second goal came because Vlad made a challenge on the edge of their box. High line or what?
England call ups will keep his confidence high but also maintain his market value.
Keep calling him up woy.
I thought we played well. Not necessarily an entertaining game but we had a job to do and we did it well. I thought everyone played well - especially Kane, Chiriches and the two CMs. Most disappointing was Lennon. Forgot he was on the pitch for 95% of the game.
Absolute worst thing about this game: - Clarke fucking Carlisle. My word his commentary is the worst thing in the world. I just want to punch his voice until I never have to hear it again.
Absolute worst thing about this game: - Clarke fucking Carlisle. My word his commentary is the worst thing in the world. I just want to punch his voice until I never have to hear it again.
Couldn't agree more with this bit.
The game is about glory, to dare is to do and that's what the beast does best.
It's like he was just spouting Spurs clichés.
. But not funny at all.And when Pauli fell over - *Adopts high pitched girly voice* "Sniper..... there he is.... in the trees"
I think I physically cringed at that part. What a fucking bell end.