Spurs Vs City pre match thread.

[EaglesFan]

suprised with edin getting nod, must be a niggle for the beast

he hurt his shoulder the other week am surprised he is on the bench

i know, but thought he had recovered, guess not

Pelle probably being carefull with the Beast....since AT THE SAME TIME - Edin has a better track record in AWAY fixtures...particulary WHL (if you know what I'm talking about).

 

[blueste41]

What is Lescott doing wrong not to be given a chance seriously.

Beats me, I think he deserves the nod ahead of Demy. Strange thing though, Mancini didn't play him much last season either, I can only assume both managers have seen something in him they don't like! Can't think what though!

 

[kp789]

Never thought I would say this but I would have started with Kolarov over Clichy, Alexandra has been a revelation recently.

I think it is more of a 'give Aleks a breather'. Squad rotation is key this season. I think Clichy has a point to prove aswell.

 

[citytill1die84]

Big chance for our big players to make a mark tonight come on City :)

 

[welsh_andy]

Negredo obviously not fit. Happy and not surprised to see clichy at left back.

I'm rather the opposite, with Silva drifting inside to work his magic I think Kolarov's threat down the left side is invaluable.

Lennon against kolorov is a recipe for disaster away from home, though.

think kola will give us a few more options, but agree its a bit risky, maybe wise to start clichy.


oh well time to raid to fridge for refreshments

 

[Pigeonho]

Nice words from Ginola. 'The perfect team'.

 

[kp789]

What is Lescott doing wrong not to be given a chance seriously.

Beats me, I think he deserves the nod ahead of Demy. Strange thing though, Mancini didn't play him much last season either, I can only assume both managers have seen something in him they don't like! Can't think what though!

His clothing range maybe

 

[pudge]

he hurt his shoulder the other week am surprised he is on the bench

i know, but thought he had recovered, guess not

Pelle probably being carefull with the Beast....since AT THE SAME TIME - Edin has a better track record in AWAY fixtures...particulary WHL (if you know what I'm talking about).

Well I hope he performs better than he did in his most recent trip there

 

[supertrevormorley]

Massive game this. Every time I see De Michelis on the team sheet I get nervous. We need a better quality partner for Kompany. We won't get away with it for ever.

 

[Blue Haze]

What is Lescott doing wrong not to be given a chance seriously.

There are rumours that we're sending him out to West Ham if we get Mangala. No reason to risk injury if we're going to loan him in a day or two.

 

[robmc]

Looking forward to the match, but please, for the love of God, let there be NO Michael Owen!!!

 

[EaglesFan]

i know, but thought he had recovered, guess not

Pelle probably being carefull with the Beast....since AT THE SAME TIME - Edin has a better track record in AWAY fixtures...particulary WHL (if you know what I'm talking about).

Well I hope he performs better than he did in his most recent trip there

Cant remember how he did in that one...but based on you the above guess not too good :-)

Nah, there is only ONE game at WHL by Edin that will always be remembered :-) the perfect hattrick

 

[Puppet Master Silva]

Not gonna lie, I'm shitting myself for this one, now we have the chance to go top of the league it's suddenly become very real. The difference between winning tonight and anything else is huge. a Monstrous blow to our rivals if we win tonight with Chelsea coming on Monday and Arsenals difficult run of fixtures.

Concerned about the left side with Silva being poor defensively and Clichy being poor so far this season, hopefully he can step up tonight. Come on City!

 

[Rammyblues]

Good to see lots of attacking options on the bench, Jovetic for either Silva, Navas or Aguero, Negredo for Dzeko or Aguero, could end up if we need to with an attack of Jovetic, Negredo and Aguero. Kolorov could be brought on in addition to clichy if we are being given a hard time on tour left and Rodwell to be given further time if we want to increase midfield options and protect back four.

Team seems well balanced and the subs I suspect will make an impact if needed.

All we need now is everyone to give 100% and hopefully win the game and personally I don't give a stuff what the scoreline is 0-1 will do for me.

 

[moomba]

Think Sherwood has realised that a bit of pragmatism isnt going to hurt Spurs. Will be tough to get hold of the midfield with these lineups.

 

[jimharri]

Looking forward to the match, but please, for the love of God, let there be NO Michael Owen!!!

Nah; he's retired now, he won't be playing.

 

[citytill1die84]

Looking forward to the match, but please, for the love of God, let there be NO Michael Owen!!!

It'll be Michael Owen mate he tweeted before he was on his way to White Hart Lane :(

 

[Eccles Blue]

Nice words from Ginola. 'The perfect team'.

I just came on here to say the same thing. They are both being very complimentary about us. Wish they, or one of them at least, were going to be in the commentary box!

 

[blueste41]

Looking forward to the match, but please, for the love of God, let there be NO Michael Owen!!!

Only this!!!!!

 

[welsh_andy]

fair play nice words from ginola