Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Five Villa Tattoos]

I hope we get something from this as I work with at least 10 Spurzzzz fans, including Steven Caulker's old man.

1-0 to us with a Steven Caulker own goal would make my week thank you very much!

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

Spurz 0 Villa 4

Bent 2, Benteke 1, Gabby 1

[Matt Collins]

Spurs are playing a very strong teak tonight. If we put in the sort of energetic display we saw at Newcastle or v Swansea I think we could get something

I think a 4231 could be suitable but that means no bent for me and I'd be really surprised if he did that.

I think n'zogbia in the hole might be a bit too adventurous for this one.

So I reckon bent for benteke the only change.

[somec]

This will be a tough game.

I'll be happy with a draw, 1-1 with Bent scoring for us.

[JD]

2-5 them to go 2 up then Little Brad to save a penalty and then we will run all over them like a virus.

[Simon Ward]

0-1 boring away win. Bent to score and wind up the Spurs fans! Roy Hodgson seen leaving the ground on one of those red bus things they have in London!

[danlanza]

Would be great to win this one but a draw would be ok.
1-1 but a sneaky Villa win would be fantastic.

[not3bad]

2-5 them to go 2 up then Little Brad to save a penalty and then we will run all over them like a virus.

If Heineken did football matches...

[NiiLamptey]

Looking at both teams results so far this season.

You have to say Tottenham started slowly and are on a bit of a roll.

We are still in our start stall start again phase.

Will be happy with a draw, cant see villa win...

[Jimbo]

We'll be thraped.

[Brend'Watkins]

We'll be thraped.

We said that against Man City too.

I watched the last quarter of an hour of the first half of their match last night.  They were streets ahead of the Greeks.  I thought they'd run up a big score 2nd half so didn't bother with it. 1- 1 it finished.

Conclusion, like us they run hot and cold.  The outcome of this one is very difficult to predict.

[Aston Villa]

It should be pointed out that Spuds formation isn't as effective at home as it is primarily a counter attacking formation. Their best performances of the season have all been away. Even against Newcastle I though they played well and were the better team. So we have a chance as long as we cut out the silly errors. I'm gonna go for a 1-1 draw.

[garyshawsknee]

I think we're gonna dig in,and get a 2-2 draw.

PL may show the first signs of changing things around,as i think a narrow diamond formation will leave our full backs exposed to Bale and Lennon,plus we need to try and pin their full backs,back towards their goal. So maybe a 4-3-3,Albrighton and Holman on the right,Gab and Delph on the left.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Probably going to be the biggest test of the season for Bennet and Lowton. Think Lambert will play a 4-4-2 but mainly with Gabby behind Bent. Lambert will go to win and will change formation as he he see`s fit 1-1 Concrete Ron ...........

[Matt Collins]

2-5 them to go 2 up then Little Brad to save a penalty and then we will run all over them like a virus.

If Heineken did football matches...

Cyrille Regis to put the cherry, on the icing, on the cake