The Tottenham Thread 13/14 part 3.

[GHoddle]

Fair result I thought. Imo we didn't play to our full potential, nor did we start with our best team (which would probably include Lamela and Rose imo).

I thought AVB made a tactical mistake by not bringing on Sandro when Chelsea subbed Mata on. I think putting 3 in midfield and taking Sigurdsson off would have given us the means to control the game a bit better. You can tell our side lacks experience in these situations, we sat too deep after the goal and really handed Chelsea the initiative. Not losing was important for both sides.

 

[bleed.blue]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

 

[Speaker]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

 

[Marvin]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

I watched the Spurs Chelsea game and I thought Chelsea had much the better of it. I am not sure whether that was down to Spurs sitting back on their 1-0 lead and being too conservative, or whether Chelsea were just the better team.

Chelsea have a clear problem up front with Torres being a good all-round footballer, but having lost the goal-touch and Eto'o so far has struggled. That looks like an unsolvable problem to me

I was a bit disappointed with the way Spurs played against Chelsea and if I were you I'd be a little un-nerved by Spurs performance against Arsenal and Chelsea

On the plus side, Spurs will get better as the season goes on with the new players bedding in and with competition for places and strength in depth I don't see why Spurs should "fall-off" as has happened before.

I think the League will be between Arsenal and City. City are a bit off the pace at the moment, but the team seem to be gelling together now. Even in the loss at Villa we dominated the game, and if we do that we'll win most weeks

 

[Speaker]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

I watched the Spurs Chelsea game and I thought Chelsea had much the better of it. I am not sure whether that was down to Spurs sitting back on their 1-0 lead and being too conservative, or whether Chelsea were just the better team.

Chelsea have a clear problem up front with Torres being a good all-round footballer, but having lost the goal-touch and Eto'o so far has struggled. That looks like an unsolvable problem to me

I was a bit disappointed with the way Spurs played against Chelsea and if I were you I'd be a little un-nerved by Spurs performance against Arsenal and Chelsea

On the plus side, Spurs will get better as the season goes on with the new players bedding in and with competition for places and strength in depth I don't see why Spurs should "fall-off" as has happened before.

I think the League will be between Arsenal and City. City are a bit off the pace at the moment, but the team seem to be gelling together now. Even in the loss at Villa we dominated the game, and if we do that we'll win most weeks

Arsenal don't have much depth, so one or two injuries and they will tail off. We hardly looked poor against arsenal with a host of new players still managed to dominate posession and they needed 6 defenders on the pitch to see it out. Not troubled by our performance there at all, especially considering it was at the emirates.

We could have been 2 or 3 up at half time vs Chelsea and it was villas boas who let that game slip away from us in my opinion. Bringing on sandro and lamela instead of chadli would have been much better.

Going toe to toe with our two biggest local rivals who are also two of the best teams in the league and looking well within our depth does not fill me with fear.

 

[bleed.blue]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

The reason you drew the game was because Mourinho had a brainfart and thought he could start Mikel/Lampard in the pivot and Ramires on the wing and Mata on the bench. After good sense prevailed at half time, they were shredding you apart.

As for losing to Cardiff and Villa, your title challenge credentials will be scrutinised more closely and to higher standards than ours at this initial stage. Our team's performances/achievements in the last two seasons will tell you what we are capable of achieving when on top form with our best players available. A defeat here and there can be overlooked as an exception. We were without our best striker and best AM yesterday (Aguero and Silva).
Your lot on the other hand, have to show that you have made a signifcant improvement over previous season. Last season your problem was scoring goals without Bale and 6 goals in 6 games will say that the same trend has continued.

 

[MJepsenJensen]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

The reason you drew the game was because Mourinho had a brainfart and thought he could start Mikel/Lampard in the pivot and Ramires on the wing and Mata on the bench. After good sense prevailed at half time, they were shredding you apart.

As for losing to Cardiff and Villa, your title challenge credentials will be scrutinised more closely and to higher standards than ours at this initial stage. Our team's performances/achievements in the last two seasons will tell you what we are capable of achieving when on top form with our best players available. A defeat here and there can be overlooked as an exception. We were without our best striker and best AM yesterday (Aguero and Silva).
Your lot on the other hand, have to show that you have made a signifcant improvement over previous season. Last season your problem was scoring goals without Bale and 6 goals in 6 games will say that the same trend has continued.

What nonsense, If Mata had started in the 1st half, He would have been overpowered by our powerful midfield and high tempo.

and despite Chelsea's "dominance".... Lloris didn't look like conceding and it took them a set piece to equalize.

 

[vintiz]

Tottenham were exposed yesterday once Mourinho reined in his ego and replaced Mikel with Mata.
Its going to be another fight for 4th place season for Spuds, albeit the fight will be against ManU this time not arsenal who should make top 3.

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

I watched the Spurs Chelsea game and I thought Chelsea had much the better of it. I am not sure whether that was down to Spurs sitting back on their 1-0 lead and being too conservative, or whether Chelsea were just the better team.

Chelsea have a clear problem up front with Torres being a good all-round footballer, but having lost the goal-touch and Eto'o so far has struggled. That looks like an unsolvable problem to me

I was a bit disappointed with the way Spurs played against Chelsea and if I were you I'd be a little un-nerved by Spurs performance against Arsenal and Chelsea

On the plus side, Spurs will get better as the season goes on with the new players bedding in and with competition for places and strength in depth I don't see why Spurs should "fall-off" as has happened before.

I think the League will be between Arsenal and City. City are a bit off the pace at the moment, but the team seem to be gelling together now. Even in the loss at Villa we dominated the game, and if we do that we'll win most weeks

Well tbf you can't write any one off atm. Rags could 1-o their way back, so as chelsea. So to a large extent its still very open. But yea I'll like to see a top four of city, arsenal, spurs chelsea.

 

[Seasideblue]

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

The reason you drew the game was because Mourinho had a brainfart and thought he could start Mikel/Lampard in the pivot and Ramires on the wing and Mata on the bench. After good sense prevailed at half time, they were shredding you apart.

As for losing to Cardiff and Villa, your title challenge credentials will be scrutinised more closely and to higher standards than ours at this initial stage. Our team's performances/achievements in the last two seasons will tell you what we are capable of achieving when on top form with our best players available. A defeat here and there can be overlooked as an exception. We were without our best striker and best AM yesterday (Aguero and Silva).
Your lot on the other hand, have to show that you have made a signifcant improvement over previous season. Last season your problem was scoring goals without Bale and 6 goals in 6 games will say that the same trend has continued.

What nonsense, If Mata had started in the 1st half, He would have been overpowered by our powerful midfield and high tempo.

and despite Chelsea's "dominance".... Lloris didn't look like conceding and it took them a set piece to equalize.

Welcome to the board Little tip if you join any other team forum don't sart your opening post with "What Nonsense" It his bleed blues opinion that Chelsea were the better team.
How do you know Mata would have been overpowered by your powerful midfield and high tempo ?

Is that your opinion or is it fact ?

 

[bleed.blue]

Drawing with Jose mourinhos Chelsea means we are 'exposed', not losing to arsenal?

And if drawing with Chelsea means you are exposed, what does losses to Cardiff and villa mean?

Not trying to incite any spurs vs city comparison (you are better) just pointing out the ridiculousness of that statement.

We drew in a local derby against a team that many tipped for the title, which was in the end a fair result.

The reason you drew the game was because Mourinho had a brainfart and thought he could start Mikel/Lampard in the pivot and Ramires on the wing and Mata on the bench. After good sense prevailed at half time, they were shredding you apart.

As for losing to Cardiff and Villa, your title challenge credentials will be scrutinised more closely and to higher standards than ours at this initial stage. Our team's performances/achievements in the last two seasons will tell you what we are capable of achieving when on top form with our best players available. A defeat here and there can be overlooked as an exception. We were without our best striker and best AM yesterday (Aguero and Silva).
Your lot on the other hand, have to show that you have made a signifcant improvement over previous season. Last season your problem was scoring goals without Bale and 6 goals in 6 games will say that the same trend has continued.

What nonsense, If Mata had started in the 1st half, He would have been overpowered by our powerful midfield and high tempo.

and despite Chelsea's "dominance".... Lloris didn't look like conceding and it took them a set piece to equalize.

The same mata who ran you ragged last season? 2 goals, 1 assist in the corresponding fixture last season afair.