Spurs 2018/19

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No doubt they’ll all have games of their lives v us.
They had more than enough chances to beat the dippers which fcuked me off.
I hope the team fist Lloris for that mistake. Unforgivable.
As for Sissoko ballooning it out of the stadium. Shocking.
 
Wow. I mean I've never doubted spurs ability to bottle things when it comes to crunch time. When fans here were taking them seriously in a title race back when they were only afew points off the top, i never shared that opinion spurs are serious contenders. Only Liverpool would be title rivals. Heck spurs ended up third in a two team title race if you could call that one when Leicester won it.

But this bottling is on another level. Never change spuds
 
domalino said:
They are not a good side. They were, but the lack of investment has taken it's toll, Pochettino's decisions are backfiring, his blatant overtures towards United and Real Madrid failed and they no longer play the football that made them successful. The fact they have people like Sissokho in important roles is a joke, the defence is shite, Vermaelan has gotten old and Sanchez can't defend against anyone with pace. Trippier is awful, Rose is a shadow of the player he was and the goalkeeper is the 2nd worst in the league for mistakes which lead to goals.

If we beat them 3-0 in all 3 games I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest.
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We are on a very poor run of results, certainly. But we're third in the PL and in the quarter finals of the Champions League. We bossed Liverpool at Anfield in the second half today in a manner which few other teams have done this season. Poor sides don't do that.

Injuries have taken their toll - as have playing "home" games at Wembley and the lack of a summer rest / pre-season preparation for a high proportion of first choice players who played in the World Cup through to its final weekend. And yes, the lack of investment has contributed to the current run too.

Poch made no overtures to Utd or Madrid. If he spoke ambiguously to the press, it was only to put pressure on Levy (and to acknowledge that it is also possible that he could one day be sacked). He is very happy where he is; believes in what Spurs are doing for the long term; and wants to bring silverware to the club.

Vermaelen used to play in north London - for Arsenal. Now plies his trade at Barca. Perhaps you're thinking of Vertonghen (who is certainly not old for a defender and getting better like good wine)? Sanchez is still young for a central defender. He's also as fast as they come - so defending against players with pace is not a problem. Decision making is where he has greatest room for improvement.

Rose has been excellent this season. He has just become injury prone.

Other than all of that, I make you right. You could easily beat Spurs 3-0 in all three games. You're good.
 
One last thing, can I ask that your team doesn't score an early goal in the quarter final first leg and that they even allow Tottenham to score first? I only ask because, having been to the two test events for the new stadium, I'm very hopeful that the architects have actually cracked it - designing a big, modern stadium that can still help to generate a superb atmosphere. Even when only two thirds full and for the equivalent of a pre-season friendly, the noise was impressive. So I'd prefer that you allow us to enjoy ourselves a bit before raining on our parade.

I'll be interested to hear what you think about the new stadium. Personally - and I know I'm biased - I am blown away by it. Weirdly it feels a lot like the old place. Just a lot bigger and a lot better.
 
JimB said:
We are on a very poor run of results, certainly. But we're third in the PL and in the quarter finals of the Champions League. We bossed Liverpool at Anfield in the second half today in a manner which few other teams have done this season. Poor sides don't do that.

Injuries have taken their toll - as have playing "home" games at Wembley and the lack of a summer rest / pre-season preparation for a high proportion of first choice players who played in the World Cup through to its final weekend. And yes, the lack of investment has contributed to the current run too.

Poch made no overtures to Utd or Madrid. If he spoke ambiguously to the press, it was only to put pressure on Levy (and to acknowledge that it is also possible that he could one day be sacked). He is very happy where he is; believes in what Spurs are doing for the long term; and wants to bring silverware to the club.

Vermaelen used to play in north London - for Arsenal. Now plies his trade at Barca. Perhaps you're thinking of Vertonghen (who is certainly not old for a defender and getting better like good wine)? Sanchez is still young for a central defender. He's also as fast as they come - so defending against players with pace is not a problem. Decision making is where he has greatest room for improvement.

Rose has been excellent this season. He has just become injury prone.

Other than all of that, I make you right. You could easily beat Spurs 3-0 in all three games. You're good.
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Fair post. I think it’s harsh saying spurs bottled it, they played extremely well and Liverpool just seem to have that luck these days. That should have been 1-3 spurs at least.
 
JimB said:
One last thing, can I ask that your team doesn't score an early goal in the quarter final first leg and that they even allow Tottenham to score first? I only ask because, having been to the two test events for the new stadium, I'm very hopeful that the architects have actually cracked it - designing a big, modern stadium that can still help to generate a superb atmosphere. Even when only two thirds full and for the equivalent of a pre-season friendly, the noise was impressive. So I'd prefer that you allow us to enjoy ourselves a bit before raining on our parade.

I'll be interested to hear what you think about the new stadium. Personally - and I know I'm biased - I am blown away by it. Weirdly it feels a lot like the old place. Just a lot bigger and a lot better.
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Mate ignore any rants it is just frustration that once again the dippers have somehow once again fluked three points out of a game they should have lost. You battered them most of the second half, they were shot and their only reply was to hit it long to their speedy forward line and hope. Unfortunately for you.......and us.....you missed three good chances and your keeper and defence turned into the equivalent of three stumbling drunks losing the ability to think and act straight when faced with a simple task.

So we, like you, went from delight they had dropped two points, tinged with disappointment it wasn't three, to utter disbelief and despair that a complete fuck up meant THEY actually stole all three. I knew, just knew when they got that late corner they would score. So much so I walked out of the room, gave it a minute, crept back in to see the sickener of them celebrating. When I saw the replay it made it even worse.

Your new stadium looks great and we all know over our three games you have the ability to hurt us as much as we have you. I'll settle for two draws and a win. 2-2 at your place and 1-1 at ours meaning we go through on away goals and a win in the league.

You might be gutted at losing today's game but not as much as we are I can assure you.
 
Ric said:
The new stadium does look incredible tbf, but christ it's getting a disproportionate amount of media coverage!
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It's because it's in London - if it was the New Turf Moor we wouldn't have heard of it.
 
Ric said:
The new stadium does look incredible tbf, but christ it's getting a disproportionate amount of media coverage!
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To be fair it has had a hell of a lot of negative press for the delays so it is probably fair to get some positive media now it is open. It looks fantastic and I am jealous. Real Madrid have released plans to modernise theirs. Our stadium is fantastic but hasn't the wow factor of modern grounds or the history or intimidation of the older grounds like Maine Road had.
 
Ric said:
The new stadium does look incredible tbf, but christ it's getting a disproportionate amount of media coverage!
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At least you don't have to also put up with a missus who talks about it non-stop. In addition, I have a friend who works at the club. He has sent me around 200 pics on WhatsApp over the last three months or so.

I dislike the stadium even though I have yet to visit the place.
 
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