Spurs (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[mccity]

Well we know precisely how they're going to play. Sit deep, defend for their lives, get it to Kane, counter-attack, and hope Son continues his run of scoring with the first chance he gets.

We don't tend to lose to these at home.

 

[HelloCity]

It would most likely be Gundogan, Bernardo and Foden.

Cancelo won’t play there and nor will Doyle.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Cancelo could.

Maybe , but he likes his forward runs , doesnt strike me as the solid, calm, ruthless player required sometimes in that position , maybe i am doing him a dis-service he has played in Serie A for a few years , but i am sure Pep will have a plan

 

[Gigant]

KDB is just , no words

 

[Manx Blue]

I'd play Walker RB, and Cancelo in the deeper midfield role, I suspect Fernandhino will play though.

Cancelo did that against Cheltenham, didn't he? ...or did he go wide right?

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

These fuckers have bent over for the Dippers twice in the last few months it was pitiful...

Never forgive them for folding like a cheap suit in the Champs league final , look what that started with those scouse bastards

 

[cleavers]

Maybe , but he likes his forward runs , doesnt strike me as the solid, calm, ruthless player required sometimes in that position , maybe i am doing him a dis-service he has played in Serie A for a few years , but i am sure Pep will have a plan

He strikes me as a player who is very good at doing as instructed.

 

[Bozo]

4-1 City

 

[chesterbells]

Cant believe this mate, Kane is the best centre forward in the league with Aguero now inured and older.

He certainly is the best you’re right, even FFL has him as top of their forward rankings and most expensive striker. It’s just for me, who only ever watches our games, over the years I’ve always been underwhelmed by him against us. Son frightens me, with his pace on the break and his clinical finishing, Kane doesn’t. As such I’m genuinely expecting Dias to do a job on him on Saturday.
That’s where I get my idea he’s a flat track bully from. He is a very effective player, cos in 85-90% of the games spurs play, he’ll look great, and score, no arguments there. I’ve also the impression,
again admittedly not backed up by stats (!), that for England his record is so good cos of his penalties and because he scores against the minows who England play against most of the time.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Doyle?

Going by the way Pep was with Foden's integration into the First Team squad, I'm not sure Doyle would be picked to start in that position against Spurs. Not that he isn't good enough, but I just don't think Pep likes to heap so much pressure on the younger players.

 

[hobbsisablue]

If akes fit he could play there

If Ake’s fit I’ll eat my hat

 

[Ban-jani]

He certainly is the best you’re right, even FFL has him as top of their forward rankings and most expensive striker. It’s just for me, who only ever watches our games, over the years I’ve always been underwhelmed by him against us. Son frightens me, with his pace on the break and his clinical finishing, Kane doesn’t. As such I’m genuinely expecting Dias to do a job on him on Saturday.
That’s where I get my idea he’s a flat track bully from. He is a very effective player, cos in 85-90% of the games spurs play, he’ll look great, and score, no arguments there. I’ve also the impression,
again admittedly not backed up by stats (!), that for England his record is so good cos of his penalties and because he scores against the minows who England play against most of the time.

He still worries me sick when we play them.

Him and Son are probably word class I think. I’m confident but it’s a tough game.

The one thing in our favour is that their defending has gone to pot.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

He strikes me as a player who is very good at doing as instructed.

Probably another 20 in the squad you could aim that comment at , we could be worrying about nothing , at least Rodri walked off the pitch although they probably couldnt find a stretcher big enough or the man power to carry him

 

[hammocity]

What a change! Rodri was match day forum boo boy along with Mahrez and Gundo. Glad to see the doubters are having to backtrack, now for Gabby to come good and really stick it to them.

 

[N1985]

I'll think we'll absolutely shit em. More worried for West Ham at home. Get at them early. Their defence is absolutely woeful

 

[Gigant]

They have 2nd best defence in the league ,if Im not wrong

 

[BLUEMATT23]

I'll think we'll absolutely shit em. More worried for West Ham at home. Get at them early. Their defence is absolutely woeful

West Ham are awful mate
Did you see that last night?

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

If Ake’s fit I’ll eat my hat

Haha

 

[Cheeky Txiki]

Quite the opposite he's has all the attributes to play defensive midfield , Others ? i dont think Pep will risk Doyle against Spurs , maybe Zinchenko could do a job there , cant think of anyone else who could fill that position.

feel like zinchenko will be bullied by the spurs bulldozing defensive midfielders. Id say John and/or Gundo is a good shout.

 

[pavelsrnicek]

Play Laporte at LB and Zinchenko in Rodri’s position. With Cancelo tucking in Zinchenko shouldn’t be too isolated.