The Tottenham Thread 13/14 part 3.

[GornikDaze]

Walker must think all his Christmases and birthdays have come at once;

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Staggering. Alongside Trafford's finest, he must surely rank as one of the most over-rated players in the PL. An average defender with iffy positional sense, who relies on his pace to get him out of trouble. How he got the young player of the season award last year beggars belief. Plus, he's a mouthy fucker (remember his dig at us from a year or so back?).

Two seasons ago I think it was when he posted on Twitter asking where city fans were when we were shit - he hurriedly took it down when his PR people advised him of the error in his ways (clearly he would not have made that call from his only brain cell). Spuds and Walker a perfect partnership in my book

 

[jimharri]

Walker must think all his Christmases and birthdays have come at once;

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Staggering. Alongside Trafford's finest, he must surely rank as one of the most over-rated players in the PL. An average defender with iffy positional sense, who relies on his pace to get him out of trouble. How he got the young player of the season award last year beggars belief. Plus, he's a mouthy fucker (remember his dig at us from a year or so back?).

Two seasons ago I think it was when he posted on Twitter asking where city fans were when we were shit - he hurriedly took it down when his PR people advised him of the error in his ways (clearly he would not have made that call from his only brain cell). Spuds and Walker a perfect partnership in my book

He doesn't seem the sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer; remember his ''hippy crack'' episode during the summer?






And yes; I do realise the drug isn't illegal. Neither is smoking, but in the position they're in, the public perception of him (and Wilshere) is seen to be all-important (hence the public contrition from both players).

 

[GornikDaze]

Walker must think all his Christmases and birthdays have come at once;

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Staggering. Alongside Trafford's finest, he must surely rank as one of the most over-rated players in the PL. An average defender with iffy positional sense, who relies on his pace to get him out of trouble. How he got the young player of the season award last year beggars belief. Plus, he's a mouthy fucker (remember his dig at us from a year or so back?).

Two seasons ago I think it was when he posted on Twitter asking where city fans were when we were shit - he hurriedly took it down when his PR people advised him of the error in his ways (clearly he would not have made that call from his only brain cell). Spuds and Walker a perfect partnership in my book

He doesn't seem the sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer; remember his ''hippy crack'' episode during the summer?








And yes; I do realise the drug isn't illegal. Neither is smoking, but in the position they're in, the public perception of him (and Wilshere) is seen to be all-important (hence the public contrition from both players).

A thick tw*t are the words you are looking for! As I say perfect for Spurs

 

[jimharri]

Two seasons ago I think it was when he posted on Twitter asking where city fans were when we were shit - he hurriedly took it down when his PR people advised him of the error in his ways (clearly he would not have made that call from his only brain cell). Spuds and Walker a perfect partnership in my book

He doesn't seem the sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer; remember his ''hippy crack'' episode during the summer?








And yes; I do realise the drug isn't illegal. Neither is smoking, but in the position they're in, the public perception of him (and Wilshere) is seen to be all-important (hence the public contrition from both players).

A thick tw*t are the words you are looking for! As I say perfect for Spurs

Short, and to the point. You can stay!

 

[GHoddle]

Tottenham have won 6 of their 9 league games, yet only scored 9 goals. 4 of those wins have been 1-0, and 3 of those have been due to a penalty kick. Whilst 19 points from 9 games is a very good return it doesn't take a genius to realise that averaging 1 goal per game, and only scoring 6 goals from "open play" in that time, isn't going to be enough to maintain that level of points return. Defensively Spurs look pretty sound, just the 5 conceded, but in a team with the midfield creativity Spurs have purchased there should be a lot more goals being scored.

They've got the opposite problem to what I expected, and I'm sure most others as well. I thought they'd be free scoring with a soft underbelly. Seems they're really missing Bale even with the huge investment made to replace his contribution.

I was pretty sure our defense would be good this season, not necessarily because we have a terrific set of defenders (Dawson and Naughton have been starting for us, and Walker who I think is pretty good but many here like to say is shit and braindead), but because they are protected by midfielders who are generally pretty good at shutting down attacks (a strength of Capoue, Sandro, Paulinho, and Dembele).

Our lack of goalscoring is a tough situation to analyze. Imo it's largely down to AVB's tactics (which admittedly have also played a role in our defensive form), but we don't take many opportunities to counterattack even though I think that is where the strength of our attacking players lie. I can't think of one of our players who is really suited to the possession-based game that we try to play (except for our back 4 and Lloris). To me, they all seem like players who would be far more dangerous breaking from deep rather than trying to break down a deep defense. It does keep the other team away from our goal though which is why we have so many clean sheets.

I think if our attacking players can adapt to this style and learn to break down defenses that sit so deep we could be very, very good. Our goalscoring will improve in any case, we will definitely get better in an attacking sense when new players adjust to one another and to the league. I don't think we will be a team that batters opponents by 4 or 5 goals very often though.

I think another interesting thing to look at is how many points have been dropped by teams in "should win" games (ie anyone below last year's top 7). Chelsea have won all those games, we've had one slip up (against West Ham), and all the other teams two or more. Liverpool, despite their position, have dropped 7 points against Swansea, Southampton, and Newcastle. So I think even if we haven't been great in an attacking sense, it's good to see us still winning games we should win. Under Redknapp it was the opposite problem which was a lot more frustrating (we would play good football but be a shambles defensively and lose to teams we should beat.

 

[gooner2]

Tottenham have won 6 of their 9 league games, yet only scored 9 goals. 4 of those wins have been 1-0, and 3 of those have been due to a penalty kick. Whilst 19 points from 9 games is a very good return it doesn't take a genius to realise that averaging 1 goal per game, and only scoring 6 goals from "open play" in that time, isn't going to be enough to maintain that level of points return. Defensively Spurs look pretty sound, just the 5 conceded, but in a team with the midfield creativity Spurs have purchased there should be a lot more goals being scored.

They've got the opposite problem to what I expected, and I'm sure most others as well. I thought they'd be free scoring with a soft underbelly. Seems they're really missing Bale even with the huge investment made to replace his contribution.

I was pretty sure our defense would be good this season, not necessarily because we have a terrific set of defenders (Dawson and Naughton have been starting for us, and Walker who I think is pretty good but many here like to say is shit and braindead), but because they are protected by midfielders who are generally pretty good at shutting down attacks (a strength of Capoue, Sandro, Paulinho, and Dembele).

Our lack of goalscoring is a tough situation to analyze. Imo it's largely down to AVB's tactics (which admittedly have also played a role in our defensive form), but we don't take many opportunities to counterattack even though I think that is where the strength of our attacking players lie. I can't think of one of our players who is really suited to the possession-based game that we try to play (except for our back 4 and Lloris). To me, they all seem like players who would be far more dangerous breaking from deep rather than trying to break down a deep defense. It does keep the other team away from our goal though which is why we have so many clean sheets.

I think if our attacking players can adapt to this style and learn to break down defenses that sit so deep we could be very, very good. Our goalscoring will improve in any case, we will definitely get better in an attacking sense when new players adjust to one another and to the league. I don't think we will be a team that batters opponents by 4 or 5 goals very often though.

I think another interesting thing to look at is how many points have been dropped by teams in "should win" games (ie anyone below last year's top 7). Chelsea have won all those games, we've had one slip up (against West Ham), and all the other teams two or more. Liverpool, despite their position, have dropped 7 points against Swansea, Southampton, and Newcastle. So I think even if we haven't been great in an attacking sense, it's good to see us still winning games we should win. Under Redknapp it was the opposite problem which was a lot more frustrating (we would play good football but be a shambles defensively and lose to teams we should beat.

You done well to get to 19 points when not playing often that well bar the cardiff away game and norwich at home. Like us though you got tough november to come . One worry for you is your team struggle to break down defenses at home that sit deep . Without a quality striker it becomes harder. You just got to hope strikers you do have , find some form.

 

[City Raider]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352068/Tottenham-make-38-5million-bid-Sergio-Aguero.html
A shame that didn't come off.

AVB is apparently being given a £40 million investment in January from the board to improve the squad and try and make the CL, AVB hasn't spent much so It would be nice if he got some backing off the board rather than be forced to sell our best players.

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For £40 million, I would spend £25 million on Benteke and Defoe on loan for the season so Villa can stay up with a PL proven goal scorer.
Also £5 million for Javi Garcia who I like and AVB is friends with him.

AVB hasn't spent much? Then who the fuck are all these new players running around every week that you keep telling us need time to gel

 

[THFC6061]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352068/Tottenham-make-38-5million-bid-Sergio-Aguero.html
A shame that didn't come off.

AVB is apparently being given a £40 million investment in January from the board to improve the squad and try and make the CL, AVB hasn't spent much so It would be nice if he got some backing off the board rather than be forced to sell our best players.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/10/28/4365620/villas-boas-to-resist-january-purchases-despite-40m?ICID=CP_105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/pre ... CID=CP_105</a>

For £40 million, I would spend £25 million on Benteke and Defoe on loan for the season so Villa can stay up with a PL proven goal scorer.
Also £5 million for Javi Garcia who I like and AVB is friends with him.

AVB hasn't spent much? Then who the fuck are all these new players running around every week that you keep telling us need time to gel

Just how much do you think AVB spent this summer, given that Spurs finished-up with a profit from player trading of over £6m?

 

[gooner2]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352068/Tottenham-make-38-5million-bid-Sergio-Aguero.html
A shame that didn't come off.

AVB is apparently being given a £40 million investment in January from the board to improve the squad and try and make the CL, AVB hasn't spent much so It would be nice if he got some backing off the board rather than be forced to sell our best players.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/10/28/4365620/villas-boas-to-resist-january-purchases-despite-40m?ICID=CP_105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/pre ... CID=CP_105</a>

For £40 million, I would spend £25 million on Benteke and Defoe on loan for the season so Villa can stay up with a PL proven goal scorer.
Also £5 million for Javi Garcia who I like and AVB is friends with him.

AVB hasn't spent much? Then who the fuck are all these new players running around every week that you keep telling us need time to gel

Spurs have spent a lot. 110 milllion pounds of it. They bought in a lot of great midfielders. But they should of used it to buy world class striker, winger and center back.

 

[stony]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352068/Tottenham-make-38-5million-bid-Sergio-Aguero.html
A shame that didn't come off.

AVB is apparently being given a £40 million investment in January from the board to improve the squad and try and make the CL, AVB hasn't spent much so It would be nice if he got some backing off the board rather than be forced to sell our best players.

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/10/28/4365620/villas-boas-to-resist-january-purchases-despite-40m?ICID=CP_105" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/pre ... CID=CP_105</a>

For £40 million, I would spend £25 million on Benteke and Defoe on loan for the season so Villa can stay up with a PL proven goal scorer.
Also £5 million for Javi Garcia who I like and AVB is friends with him.

AVB hasn't spent much? Then who the fuck are all these new players running around every week that you keep telling us need time to gel

Just how much do you think AVB spent this summer, given that Spurs finished-up with a profit from player trading of over £6m?

He still spent it you odious fucking troll. How many fucking times do you need it pointing out to you ?