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Match Tottenham Hotspur v Woolwich Scum (15th Jan - 4.30pm)
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Bentancur and Richarlison names are both on the training board for today in this 10 second clip releasedby Spurs official today.........
Surely not...........
You had a busy day?
It's all but been confirmed that Bentancur and Kulusevski are pretty much fit for this one.
Whether they start is different. I think Richy makes the bench.
Having them on the bench is massive.
I'd heard about Richie but not Bentancur
Where has it been "all but confirmed" in relation to Bentancur?
First 20 minutes are key.
They normally start fast and we are slow. We can't go down early, it'll play into their hands on the counter.
Central midfield is where this game is won and lost.
Odegaard makes them tick. We need 3 in the middle here. Bissouma needs to have a solid game here. I've seen him be lazy a few times not tracking runners, he can't afford to give Odegaard time and space. Get in his face and stick to him all game.
Xhaka is playing a similar role to PEH for us. They are getting forward more into the opposition box. I imagine they'll be directly up against each other. Both have poor defensive instincts IMO. That leaves Bentancur v Partey.
If we match them and win these 1v1 battles, then this games is ours for the taking.
If we play 2 in midfield not only does it mean we are overrun, it allows Partey to block our access into Kane. Additionally it allows Partey to venture forward, you only have to see his goal in the first game this season. Bentancur and PEH can't patrol the edge of the box themselves.
I would play this:
Lloris
Spence Romero Dier Davies
Bentancur Bissouma PEH
Kulusevski Kane Son
Think we will see this:
Lloris
Doherty Romero Dier Davies Perisic
PEH Bissouma
Kulusevski Kane Son
Think we need a smart defender against Saka, Sess and Perisic don't have the defensive ability. I'd go for Davies. But don't be surprised to see Doherty play on the left. With Sake playing inverted, Conte may combat that with an inverted fullback too.
Spence's extra speed is invaluable against Martinelli.
Romero v Nketiah, on paper only one winner. But I really hate Pawson as a ref and I can see Romero getting sent off.
Defensively their right side is weak, the pressure is on Son to perform. We never see it, but I'd like Conte to switch Kulusevski and Son during the game. Deki on the other side will cause them problems.
Lastly, Kane v Saliba and Gabriel. I know people are waking over Saliba and Gabriel, but I really don't rate them. There's a Sanchez type mistake in each of them. Kane will do what Kane always does, it's the one thing that I can bank my money on in a NLD which is super volatile and more unpredictable than previous encounters. The home team normally wins this fixture but let's see, the other lot are better than they have been - we have to respect that but let's not do what we did in the first game and cede possession and territory. Have a fucking go at em! I'm sure us as fans will manhandle them into throwing down the gauntlet.
COYS!
They normally start fast and we are slow. We can't go down early, it'll play into their hands on the counter.
Central midfield is where this game is won and lost.
Odegaard makes them tick. We need 3 in the middle here. Bissouma needs to have a solid game here. I've seen him be lazy a few times not tracking runners, he can't afford to give Odegaard time and space. Get in his face and stick to him all game.
Xhaka is playing a similar role to PEH for us. They are getting forward more into the opposition box. I imagine they'll be directly up against each other. Both have poor defensive instincts IMO. That leaves Bentancur v Partey.
If we match them and win these 1v1 battles, then this games is ours for the taking.
If we play 2 in midfield not only does it mean we are overrun, it allows Partey to block our access into Kane. Additionally it allows Partey to venture forward, you only have to see his goal in the first game this season. Bentancur and PEH can't patrol the edge of the box themselves.
I would play this:
Lloris
Spence Romero Dier Davies
Bentancur Bissouma PEH
Kulusevski Kane Son
Think we will see this:
Lloris
Doherty Romero Dier Davies Perisic
PEH Bissouma
Kulusevski Kane Son
Think we need a smart defender against Saka, Sess and Perisic don't have the defensive ability. I'd go for Davies. But don't be surprised to see Doherty play on the left. With Sake playing inverted, Conte may combat that with an inverted fullback too.
Spence's extra speed is invaluable against Martinelli.
Romero v Nketiah, on paper only one winner. But I really hate Pawson as a ref and I can see Romero getting sent off.
Defensively their right side is weak, the pressure is on Son to perform. We never see it, but I'd like Conte to switch Kulusevski and Son during the game. Deki on the other side will cause them problems.
Lastly, Kane v Saliba and Gabriel. I know people are waking over Saliba and Gabriel, but I really don't rate them. There's a Sanchez type mistake in each of them. Kane will do what Kane always does, it's the one thing that I can bank my money on in a NLD which is super volatile and more unpredictable than previous encounters. The home team normally wins this fixture but let's see, the other lot are better than they have been - we have to respect that but let's not do what we did in the first game and cede possession and territory. Have a fucking go at em! I'm sure us as fans will manhandle them into throwing down the gauntlet.
COYS!
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why is Ben feeling Kulu's D
A win would be such an incredibly massive boost for us, and hopefully give their title aspirations a big shake.
COYS, let's do this!
COYS, let's do this!
It’s basically pornographic !
Kulu seems to be enjoying it too
Rodrigo is clearly the dominant oneKulu seems to be enjoying it too
Just about to set off, we all want to get there early. Have a few beers and then welcome the Ashburton Arseholes.
COYS.
COYS.
Just saw United first goal. You have to assume the league is fixed or football is just totally fucked.
Fully expect us to be down to ten men today at some point to help proceedings if needed. Hopefully I’m wrong.
And working 6.5 days a week means my to do list does not involve watching football today either.
Which usually bodes well for Spurs results. And if the referee is a total dick be good for my blood pressure too.
COYS. An actual must win game…….,,
Fully expect us to be down to ten men today at some point to help proceedings if needed. Hopefully I’m wrong.
And working 6.5 days a week means my to do list does not involve watching football today either.
Which usually bodes well for Spurs results. And if the referee is a total dick be good for my blood pressure too.
COYS. An actual must win game…….,,
Especially Kulu. Our attack is night and day difference when he’s in vs out. He’s the creative player who can break down defenses.
Fucking hell, where are you starting from?!Just about to set off, we all want to get there early. Have a few beers and then welcome the Ashburton Arseholes.
COYS.
Slept badly. Too nervous.
Let’s do these fuckers (on and off the pitch!)
Let’s do these fuckers (on and off the pitch!)
