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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Smirker on October 31, 2024, 06:58:43 PM
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Sunday.
We're going to see a brilliant performance.
Honestly think it could be 3 or 4 to us.
I'll go 3-1 Villa.
FTF 8)
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Spurs will attack us which should suit us , if they double up on Rogers we really need Ramsey / Bailey to be on it . We obviously need to be more clinical too with our chances. UTV
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Spurs get nearly all their points at home, will be tough to get anything here. Loss.
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It's an opportunity to put a sizeable points gap between us. I think we'll get a result, provided we don't hand out any gifts & are more clinical in front of goal.
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Looks like Van De Ven will be out for them and if that nutter Romero is back I predict a field day for us
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I've been avoiding posting on pre-match threads while we remained unbeaten for stupid superstitious reasons. Now we've lost again, I'm back.
Fucked if I know what will happen. You're all welcome.
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Live on Sky at 2pm which means Alan Smith on co-comms (is he really a villa fan can never work him out)
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Live on Sky at 2pm which means Alan Smith on co-comms (is he really a villa fan can never work him out)
I assume he hates Spurs so he will be for this one.
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I hate spurs i really do. They spanked us 4-0 at villa park. It would be great for once if we could not only win but absolutely humble them.
Tough game
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Can't see it being a boring 0-0, hopefully 3-1 to us and last night's result quickly forgotten.
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Very tough, they’re strong at home. It’s good Van Der Ven might be out.
We do owe them for the game at Villa Park where we were terrible.
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1-3 to them has a certain ring about it. However, if it doesn’t take Ollie at least 5 chances before he actually scores, then who knows?
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Would be disappointing to lose this.
Spurs were awful v Palace and picked up injuries last night (VDV, Werner). Interested what midfield they put out v us, think they'll be more conservative and bench Maddison.
Son probably back but he's only played one game in the last six weeks.
We've won 3 of our last 4 down there so will go for 2-2 which I believe would be their first home draw in any competition under Postacoglu.
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Spurs will attack us which should suit us , if they double up on Rogers we really need Ramsey / Bailey to be on it . We obviously need to be more clinical too with our chances. UTV
McGinn and Ramsey are certs to start out wide. Only question I think is whether it's Kamara or Onana. Boubs may need another week before he starts in the prem but it wouldn't shock me as these type of matches are where he's excellent in the DM role.
Personally think Digne might struggle against Porro/Johnson down their right so wonder if Maatsen might continue at LB. Konsa on the other side and trust Carlos has his 9/10 game against these.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
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Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
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VDV is integral to how they defend, I fancy us if he isn't playing. Well, I do anyway, I'm strangely confident.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
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I assume Cash, Ramsay and Barkley will start as rested on Wednesday along with others.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
Presume you’ve left Rogers out by accident? I think it will be that line up with McGinn possibly dropping out for Rogers.
Whens the last time we won three years on the trot down there?
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Unsurprisingly, we've never won three in a row at their current ground. The last time we won three in a row at White Hart Lane was between 1994 and 1995 including a League Cup Quarter-Final on our way to winning it. Last time we won three league games in a row there was between 1922 and 1924. The final game was exactly one hundred years ago today (I am posting after midnight so today is 1st November).
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Van de ven is a big loss for them. They will be weak at the back without him. He seems to have weak hamstrings which is a big worry given his pace. Spurs 1 Villa 3.
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All of their injured players will be fit.
As said many times before, outside of Blues, this is the most stressful game (home and away) for me such is my irrational hatred for Spurs.
It’s weird as then few spurs fans I know in real life are sound.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
Presume you’ve left Rogers out by accident? I think it will be that line up with McGinn possibly dropping out for Rogers.
Whens the last time we won three years on the trot down there?
Rogers for Bailey or Ramsey. I would definitely play SJM.
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It always feels that you are up against the Spurs team and most of the media in a game such as this, much of this is misplaced of course but they are constantly depicted to be on the verge of something big and just like our loss to them late last season, another loss here and you can write us off and watch them fly.
The truth is something else though and I can already see gritted teeth as we gain the points and bollocks up the accepted narrative once again. And from our point of view, we have little room for excuse if we don't win, what with a full squad and in good form.
0-1
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Unsurprisingly, we've never won three in a row at their current ground. The last time we won three in a row at White Hart Lane was between 1994 and 1995 including a League Cup Quarter-Final on our way to winning it. Last time we won three league games in a row there was between 1922 and 1924. The final game was exactly one hundred years ago today (I am posting after midnight so today is 1st November).
Thanks for this, i was thinking in terms of league wins ‘down there’ (points randomly) inclusive of any ground. So 100 years! Given this, probability wise, the chances of us winning again are unlikely, but I suppose, the Unai factor means we’ve done things in the last two years we’ve rarely if ever done.
A draw seems the most likely result to me, but i’ll ignore my head, 2-1 us (Watkins, Tielemans).
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A win here would be brilliant - particularly given the last couple of results. Plus I hate spurs.
I think it will be a draw - maybe 2-2
I’d go konsa at right back and bring back all the big guns. I’d leave Bailey on the bench - which I’m almost certain he will do.
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Our best form over the last two years was when Bailey was flying. I remember saying he was our Mo Salah.
It is imperative he regains that form as soon as possible if we are to reach them heights again. Tielemans is doing a fantastic job of replacing Luiz. We now have Kamara and Mings back. We just need Bailey firing on all cylinders.
I would start him against Spurs.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
Thought it was time we ended this “Konsa right back experiment”?
I’d play the same, except swap out worst player this season for our best.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
Thought it was time we ended this “Konsa right back experiment”?
I’d play the same, except swap out worst player this season for our best.
Given Cash's history with Bentancur and his form (penalties conceded) i'd be nervous about starting him Sunday.
Agree re Rogers totally forgot about him
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1-3
Ramsey
Watkins (2)
A big loss for them having van de Ven out. Rogers to cause havoc and Ollie to get a brace.
Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Torres
Digne
Onana
Tielemans
McGinn
Rogers
Ramsey
Watkins
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Unsurprisingly, we've never won three in a row at their current ground. The last time we won three in a row at White Hart Lane was between 1994 and 1995 including a League Cup Quarter-Final on our way to winning it. Last time we won three league games in a row there was between 1922 and 1924. The final game was exactly one hundred years ago today (I am posting after midnight so today is 1st November).
QualitatstatTM
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Too early, far too early, but at some point I want to see Konsa, Mings, Pau, Digne and a box midfield of Tielemans, Onana, Kamara and Barkley. That's a team of man eating bastards.
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Bissouma on his day is a very good DCM so onana will need to be up for this. Kamara would be perfect if his fitness was up
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Too early, far too early, but at some point I want to see Konsa, Mings, Pau, Digne and a box midfield of Tielemans, Onana, Kamara and Barkley. That's a team of man eating bastards.
Good midfield for a low block
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Bissouma on his day is a very good DCM so onana will need to be up for this. Kamara would be perfect if his fitness was up
Could do without Onana getting booked in the opening minutes which he's getting a habit for
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Unsurprisingly, we've never won three in a row at their current ground. The last time we won three in a row at White Hart Lane was between 1994 and 1995 including a League Cup Quarter-Final on our way to winning it. Last time we won three league games in a row there was between 1922 and 1924. The final game was exactly one hundred years ago today (I am posting after midnight so today is 1st November).
QualitatstatTM
But why the sudden penchant for three-in-a-row stats?
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Too early, far too early, but at some point I want to see Konsa, Mings, Pau, Digne and a box midfield of Tielemans, Onana, Kamara and Barkley. That's a team of man eating bastards.
Yep! Just posted on the Mings thread. That back four could be ace.
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Bissouma on his day is a very good DCM so onana will need to be up for this. Kamara would be perfect if his fitness was up
Could do without Onana getting booked in the opening minutes which he's getting a habit for
Yeah he needs to calm down on that i agree. If that were to happen sunday i would imagine kamara will be coming straight on
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Could be but where's the pace in that side?!
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Could be but where's the pace in that side?!
That would be a bit of a concern to he honest. I don't think McGinn is really suited to the wide forward role, but I don't think Bailey can be trusted at the moment and Philogene doesn't look ready.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
All the more reason to start him! Just needs to stay on his feet at all times and he will be fine. Was it Spurs last season Emery tried a horrible formation with Cash kind of a winger/wing back with Konsa behind him? We definitely don't need that.
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Tielemans
McGinn, Ramsey
Rogers, Watkins
Still a very strong first X1, think Kamara did enough during the week to get the first 70 mins or so. Ramsey can be our key man I think, thought he was out best player v Bournemouth. Hopefully can grab a goal and keep Porro on the back foot.
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Could be but where's the pace in that side?!
If you're going with the box midfield then you need to play Maatsen for this reason. Then with him, Rogers and Watkins you've got acceleration for days.
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
All the more reason to start him! Just needs to stay on his feet at all times and he will be fine. Was it Spurs last season Emery tried a horrible formation with Cash kind of a winger/wing back with Konsa behind him? We definitely don't need that.
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Tielemans
McGinn, Ramsey
Rogers, Watkins
Still a very strong first X1, think Kamara did enough during the week to get the first 70 mins or so. Ramsey can be our key man I think, thought he was out best player v Bournemouth. Hopefully can grab a goal and keep Porro on the back foot.
Torres is not getting dropped and nor should he.
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Unsurprisingly, we've never won three in a row at their current ground. The last time we won three in a row at White Hart Lane was between 1994 and 1995 including a League Cup Quarter-Final on our way to winning it. Last time we won three league games in a row there was between 1922 and 1924. The final game was exactly one hundred years ago today (I am posting after midnight so today is 1st November).
QualitatstatTM
But why the sudden penchant for three-in-a-row stats?
My fault guv. I asked a question about the last time we’d won three away league games in a row at Spurs, as thats what it will be if we win on Sunday.
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
Indeed, Torres the fall guy for Cash, can’t really how that coupd be justified in any universe
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
Indeed, Torres the fall guy for Cash, can’t really how that coupd be justified in any universe
Agreed. I mean, I like Cash, I do! But he does commit really quite a lot of error that, were Konsa to have made them, would crash the forum. The idea that it's more important to have him in the team than one of the best passing centrebacks in the league, in our style, is thoroughly weird to me.
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Unsurprisingly, we've never won three in a row at their current ground. The last time we won three in a row at White Hart Lane was between 1994 and 1995 including a League Cup Quarter-Final on our way to winning it. Last time we won three league games in a row there was between 1922 and 1924. The final game was exactly one hundred years ago today (I am posting after midnight so today is 1st November).
QualitatstatTM
But why the sudden penchant for three-in-a-row stats?
Education, education, education
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
All the more reason to start him! Just needs to stay on his feet at all times and he will be fine. Was it Spurs last season Emery tried a horrible formation with Cash kind of a winger/wing back with Konsa behind him? We definitely don't need that.
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Tielemans
McGinn, Ramsey
Rogers, Watkins
Still a very strong first X1, think Kamara did enough during the week to get the first 70 mins or so. Ramsey can be our key man I think, thought he was out best player v Bournemouth. Hopefully can grab a goal and keep Porro on the back foot.
That 5 at the back last season at villa park was horrible. Was probably the biggest tactical mistake emerys made here. It played straight to spurs strengths. Thankfully we should never see that crappy formation again now we have kamara back
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Unusual that ange said romaro was withdrawn second half as he was tired. Surely we got to use that to our advantage
I imagine he was just being preserved for Sunday . I'd probably leave Cash on the bench for this .
--------- Martinez----------
Konsa Carlos Torres Digne
--- Tielemans- onana ----
Ramsey ----------- McGinn
-- Watkins ----- Bailey ---
I think carlos is the one who should be left out tbh tim.
Id go konsa and pau with cash at rb
I was going to put Cash in but then remembered last years drama with him down there . It's a tricky one , at least we have options .
All the more reason to start him! Just needs to stay on his feet at all times and he will be fine. Was it Spurs last season Emery tried a horrible formation with Cash kind of a winger/wing back with Konsa behind him? We definitely don't need that.
Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Kamara, Tielemans
McGinn, Ramsey
Rogers, Watkins
Still a very strong first X1, think Kamara did enough during the week to get the first 70 mins or so. Ramsey can be our key man I think, thought he was out best player v Bournemouth. Hopefully can grab a goal and keep Porro on the back foot.
Torres will play , Kamara isn't quite ready yet
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Pau’s capability on the ball is going to be vital if we are going to beat their press.
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
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2-0.
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Tempted to play Cash for all the crying they'll do.
Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Pau
Digne
McGinn
Onana
Tielemans
Ramsey
Rogers
Watkins
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Tempted to play Cash for all the crying they'll do.
Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Pau
Digne
McGinn
Onana
Tielemans
Ramsey
Rogers
Watkins
That is how I would go.
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Van der Valk, I mean Van de Ven, is out for Spuds.
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Palace aside , Diego C has been one of our best performers of late
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Captain Chaos, the Clean Sheet King.
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Palace aside , Diego C has been one of our best performers of late
Palace aside, Ipswich aside...
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Palace aside , Diego C has been one of our best performers of late
Palace aside, Ipswich aside...
Not quite as good as my list is it?
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Regardless of whether he should, it seems unlikely to me that Carlos will play, given that Emery rested basically everyone except him him on Wednesday.
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Captain Chaos, the Clean Sheet King.
😂😂
You on carlos payroll percy?!
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Pau’s capability on the ball is going to be vital if we are going to beat their press.
Agreed, had a brain freeze with Mings!
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Ross being injured is a bit of a blow.
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Ross being injured is a bit of a blow.
Thankfully we have kamara back so not as much as a blow as would have been
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Palace aside , Diego C has been one of our best performers of late
Palace aside, Ipswich aside...
Not quite as good as my list is it?
Xmas cards?
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Ross being injured is a bit of a blow.
i imagine Emery gave him one almighty bollocking after Bournemouth
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2-4
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Palace aside , Diego C has been one of our best performers of late
Palace aside, Ipswich aside...
Ipswich was more about Konsa giving the ball away needlessly when he could have played a simple pass to Bailey and next thing its 2-2
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Looks like the tube strike has been called off😃😃😃
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Looks like the tube strike has been called off😃😃😃
Great, i have to go into the office next week.
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Tempted to play Cash for all the crying they'll do.
Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Pau
Digne
McGinn
Onana
Tielemans
Ramsey
Rogers
Watkins
That is how I would go.
Its our best 11 IMO.
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Not sure Meatball or Onana make in our best team.
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Tempted to play Cash for all the crying they'll do.
Martinez
Konsa
Carlos
Pau
Digne
McGinn
Onana
Tielemans
Ramsey
Rogers
Watkins
That is how I would go.
Me too with a not too shabby bench:
Gauci, Cash, Mings , Maatsen, Kamara, Philogene, Buendia, Bailey, Duran
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Looks like the tube strike has been called off😃😃😃
Great, i have to go into the office next week.
Ha same
I need to work for TFL
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How some of the harshest markers around all sentimental and forgiving about Matty Cash is a bit bemusing, must admit.
I think Cash gets a bad rap on here. Still a bit too Matty Rash for my liking in all honesty but the alternative of captain chaos Carlos at RCB and Konsa shifted over is much worse. Kosta isn't at the pace of PL football yet so it will be Cash until we get someone better.
Palace aside , Diego C has been one of our best performers of late
Palace aside, Ipswich aside...
Not quite as good as my list is it?
Xmas cards?
Clean sheets featuring Carlos in the other thread.
And the tiny one underneath of the ones where your hero played.
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Haven't had chance to read the thread today.
Was wondering if anyone had any views on who they'd like to see start for us at right back?
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Move along, nothing to see here.
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What about a back 3? Avoid a right back that way.
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Martinez
Cash Konsa Torres Digne
Onana Tielemans
McGinn Ramsey
Rogers
Watkins
Decent bench with Duran, Bailey and Kamara coming off it.
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We could do with a good win here after last seasons disastrous game.
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Anyone in Ghent on Sunday fancy meeting to watch it?
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We could do with a good win here after last seasons disastrous game.
Didn’t we beat them 2-1?
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Anyone in Ghent on Sunday fancy meeting to watch it?
A niche buy noble request.
Didn't we once have a goalie called Matthew Ghent? I wonder if he ever got to go to his homeland.
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We could do with a good win here after last seasons disastrous game.
Didn’t we beat them 2-1?
He probably means the 4-0 at villa park which was a complete disaster
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Got an uneasy feeling about today, think we might get a bit of a shock.
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Got an uneasy feeling about today, think we might get a bit of a shock.
I think the biggest shock today would be managing to win, lose or draw.
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We could do with a good win here after last seasons disastrous game.
Didn’t we beat them 2-1?
He probably means the 4-0 at villa park which was a complete disaster
Lost the battle but won the war
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Anyone in Ghent on Sunday fancy meeting to watch it?
A niche buy noble request.
Didn't we once have a goalie called Matthew Ghent? I wonder if he ever got to go to his homeland.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Ghent
Well I wasn't expecting that. What a twat.
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Not sure Meatball or Onana make in our best team.
At least once a season this talk about McGinn comes up, the team has moved on etc. for starters, who replaces him in the team now? Bailey is performing as badly now as he ever did under Smith/Gerrard. Philogene has been miles off it so far. McGinn hasn't been at his best this season but he suffers by being moved all over midfield. Get him back on that right side where he has played his best football for us, we will see a better player. Combines well with Cash too.
He's a much better footballer than given credit for. I recall some outstanding performances by him at Spurs before, wouldn't be surprised to see another one.
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Got an uneasy feeling about today, think we might get a bit of a shock.
That uneasy feeling today might be about something other than Villa.
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We could do with a good win here after last seasons disastrous game.
Didn’t we beat them 2-1?
He probably means the 4-0 at villa park which was a complete disaster
Lost the battle but won the war
Well said mate
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Got an uneasy feeling about today, think we might get a bit of a shock.
I think the biggest shock today would be managing to win, lose or draw.
haha
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This is such a tough one to predict. I see goals but no idea which way it'll go.
For me it's a must-not-lose type game.
I'm gonna go with 2-2. Which would be a decent result.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if it was 4-1 to them 4-1 to us either. (I think I've covered all bases Get your bets on. )
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Anyone in Ghent on Sunday fancy meeting to watch it?
A niche buy noble request.
Didn't we once have a goalie called Matthew Ghent? I wonder if he ever got to go to his homeland.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Ghent
Well I wasn't expecting that. What a twat.
The ever-supportive Mercury plastered the area around Villa Park with "EX-VILLA STAR JAILED" boards.
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This is such a tough one to predict. I see goals but no idea which way it'll go.
For me it's a must-not-lose type game.
I'm gonna go with 2-2. Which would be a decent result.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if it was 4-1 to them 4-1 to us either. (I think I've covered all bases Get your bets on. )
They're shite but we'll make a meal of it.
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The more I think about this one today, the more I wonder whether Unai will try and out power their midfield, I just wonder whether he could bring Kamara back in alongside Onana, with Tielemans pushing further forward and then McGinn or Ramsey on the left, possibly Ramsey as McGinn played on Wednesday, with Rogers and Watkins up top.
Probably miles off what will actually happen.
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This is such a tough one to predict. I see goals but no idea which way it'll go.
For me it's a must-not-lose type game.
I'm gonna go with 2-2. Which would be a decent result.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if it was 4-1 to them 4-1 to us either. (I think I've covered all bases Get your bets on. )
They're shite but we'll make a meal of it.
They aren't shite but VDV is a big miss for them and whoever comes in for him won't be at his level.
But then I didn't expect the 135 year old Johnny fucking Evans to play like Maldini against us either.
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Archie gray you would imagine and he is a veey good player. Or dragustin
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This is such a tough one to predict. I see goals but no idea which way it'll go.
For me it's a must-not-lose type game.
I'm gonna go with 2-2. Which would be a decent result.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if it was 4-1 to them 4-1 to us either. (I think I've covered all bases Get your bets on. )
They're shite but we'll make a meal of it.
They aren't shite but VDV is a big miss for them and whoever comes in for him won't be at his level.
Be that Eastern European lad they paid a lot for
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Spurs at home are very strong this will be very difficult. We’ll need to maintain our top level for most of the game if we’re going to win.
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Just to put into context spurs have won all their home games this season. 100% record so this isnt going to be a walk in the park. Would love to be the first team that beats them at home this season
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IF we defend properly and are clinical with our chances we win. That's a massive IF though .
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Didn't Arsenal win there?
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Didn't Arsenal win there?
No they lost 2-0
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Didn't Arsenal win there?
Yes they won 1-0
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Didn't Arsenal win there?
No they lost 2-0
https://www.premierleague.com/match/115865
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In the league at home they’ve beaten Everton, Brentford and West Ham and lost to Arsenal
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Didn't Arsenal win there?
No they lost 2-0
https://www.premierleague.com/match/115865
Sorry i was looking at wrong thread thought you was talking about Bournemouth against arsenal!
Ah yes how can i forget arsenal won there the only team that beat us at home too
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We need a big performance
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Sorry i was looking at wrong thread thought you was talking about Bournemouth against arsenal!
Ah yes how can i forget arsenal won there the only team that beat us at home too
Why make such a definitive statement, ie Spurs have a 100% home record without double checking it first?
Nice to throw a negative about Villa in there as well.
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Things start to get serious now . We have a full squad and the excuses aren't really there anymore . 3 draws in the last 4 against average opponents have added some pressure to this game , let's hope we see a performance and result .
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I know it's not like Spurs fans to be arrogant arseholes with delusions of grandeur but here are the last 3 posts on their forum:
"Remember last year at home to them. Pissed all over them cash injured bentacur and we conceded a shit goal on stroke of half-time. Romero had his lapse of concentration for their winner. Must win tomorrow. More than capable. Solanke needs to start scoring as well."
"Hope we win tomorrow, I mean we should be beating Villa at home anyway but really want to get good consistent results going again."
"Villa are the one club we absolutely have to get above for Ange to get a 3rd season. We can't be dropping points to them at home."
So finishing behind Champions League leaders Villa is a sackable offence? As a Spurs manager?
Come on Villa. Please win this..
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They're mental. Two years now. Be a third by the end of this season.
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Matty Cash to get the winner in injury time. Can you imagine?
They would go into complete meltdown and likely need counselling for years to come
If Carlsberg did etc etc..
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Stating the obvious but biggest week of the season so far coming up. These away are a test and then Liverpool next Saturday obviously are. Two good results and we’re in the mix. Brugge in the middle and secure a result there and we’re almost qualified fir the last 16.
Changed my mind on the team and result, Ive only just cracked open a beer as well.
Martinez
Konsa Carlos. Torres. Digne
Kamara
Onana. Tielemans
Rogers. Ramsey
Watkins
3-1 us (Watkins, Rogers, Ramsey)
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I've a feeling we will be relying on Duran again to come on and score a late winner
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Sorry i was looking at wrong thread thought you was talking about Bournemouth against arsenal!
Ah yes how can i forget arsenal won there the only team that beat us at home too
Why make such a definitive statement, ie Spurs have a 100% home record without double checking it first?
Nice to throw a negative about Villa in there as well.
Why make out you are 100% perfect when you have made countless incorrect statements yourself? Its quite laughable you have even have the nerve to put that part in your post.
Another own goal for yourself -oh dear
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This is a really tough game but it’s also a real opportunity. We have to get it spot on, and cut out the casual lapses in concentration that result in us conceding daft goals. We also need to be clinical up top.
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-------- Martinez ---------
Cash Konsa Torres Digne
--- onana -- Tielemans
McGinn ----------- Ramsey
--- Watkins --- Rogers ----
Think that's what Emery will go with looking at who didn't play Wednesday . It's a strong team , just need them up for it and all on form .
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Results have gone away today, due a good convincing victory, we don't concede early, I'm going 3-1 Villa
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After a few results went our way yesterday it would be good to capitalise on them but we all know what happens in these instances. I fear a frustrating display and result.
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A few more posts from their forum, they really are a the most despicable set of fans:
"Good to see Villa drop points at home right at the death. Cash is scum.
Well done Bournemouth..again!"
"Had it down as a draw; Villa underperform in a CL week, just dont have the squad."
"brummie c***s are they"
"When did villa fans get so big for their boots? One ok season where they get conference league, a competition we would rather not be in at all and they are all going on saying they are a bigger club than Spurs."
"They had a good season. But with the squad they have they should be challenging for a 6th or 7th placed position considering how bad Chelsea were and that Liverpool were nowhere near at the same level. They did absolutely nothing extra-ordinary. Nobody has said they can't be pleased or happy. But celebrating it like they've won the FA Cup is ridiculous.
"If we got 4th place and celebrated like that I think most of us would be pretty embarassed"
"If they cheated fucking deduct them."
And then rather ironically given the above:
I was browsing a villa forum to see what they're saying, and boy do they hate us. Fucking hell.
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I fear this game, in part because I have a real dislike for Spurs but also because they have a style that if we’re not on it they will cause us lots of problems (like at Villa Park last year). We really need to go up a gear today and put in a more complete 90 minute performance. Come on Villa big display today.
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A perfect opportunity to take advantage of yesterday's results. Got a decent record down there of late so who knows? 1-3. SJM, Watkins and a pen.
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Play Cash and get him to boot the first opposition player that comes near him.
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I fear this game, in part because I have a real dislike for Spurs but also because they have a style that if we’re not on it they will cause us lots of problems (like at Villa Park last year). We really need to go up a gear today and put in a more complete 90 minute performance. Come on Villa big display today.
The game at there ground last year, they did largely dominate the first 20-25 mins and deservedly scored, but then as we do we grew into the game and Torres scored at a good time & we bossed the second half. At VP, I’d say its the only time since he’s been here that Unai got it tactically wrong, from memory he had Cash in midfield again, but we also sat really deep giving them all the momentum. Still at 0-1 and Van De Venn going off injured we still had a chance, until McGinn lost his head and the rest is history.
Im a bit anxious about this one, partly dislike of Spurs, partly because it feels like first really big game since Arsenal, but mainly because of whats riding on it in terms of our league position and the potential gap with the likes of this lot.
C’mon the boys!!
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Yep I’d agree and I hope the fact Van Der Ven is out is pretty decisive. We just have to be clinical with our chances, we’ve been good at creating them but our finishing has been pretty sloppy in the round this season (some wonder goals, but also quite a number of remarkable misses.)
Right no more doubt, today is the day it will click.
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The good thing about today is a defeat doesn’t cause a gap between us and 4th, but a win sees us 5 points ahead of Brighton, 6 ahead of Newcastle and 8 ahead of Spurs.
I’d take a draw if offered now.
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I wouldn’t. In spite of my reservations about the game it’s really one where we need to make a statement. We’ve only played a couple of games against teams in the top 10 and we haven’t won either.
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We're due to give someone a hammering soon: I can feel it.
Like Palace on Wednesday, today won't be it.
Surely Ollie will play, being an Arsenal fan and all that?
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Surely Ollie will play,
I don't think there's any doubt about that
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Shouldn't be any reason for fatigue here we rested 90% of the team
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Finish our chances as we will get a few and we win , obviously .
We have to be more clinical in front of goal now.
Hopefully a few fresh places will help .
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I hate these lot.
Please win.
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I hate these lot.
Please win.
Ao do i paul and i have alot of spurs mates so its absolutely horrible when lose to them if you are me 😵💫
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I hate these lot.
Please win.
Ao do i paul and i have alot of spurs mates so its absolutely horrible when lose to them if you are me 😵💫
I despise them almost as much as manure so I hate this fixture.