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Offline PeterWithesShin

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Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« on: January 08, 2026, 05:53:08 AM »
Sat 10th Jan, 17.45 KO.

Up for the cup!

And it makes a nice change to head to that there London.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2026, 06:09:45 AM »

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2026, 06:59:27 AM »
Feels like they're turning into the 1990s Tottenham.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2026, 06:59:57 AM »
I think they are likely to go full strength because Frank can not afford to lose this one. I expect us to put out a weakened team. We do not have the squad to go deep in this.
Not our year again.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2026, 07:32:24 AM »
I think they are likely to go full strength because Frank can not afford to lose this one. I expect us to put out a weakened team. We do not have the squad to go deep in this.
Not our year again.
I agree with what your saying largely, other than I’m not sure we have a deep enough squad for much of a weakened team.

Bizot
Cash
Konsa
Lindelof
Mastsen
Bogarde
Tielemans
Beundia
Malen
Rogers
Sancho

1-2 (Watkins off the bench, Rogers)

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2026, 07:54:58 AM »
I think they are likely to go full strength because Frank can not afford to lose this one. I expect us to put out a weakened team. We do not have the squad to go deep in this.
Not our year again.

My thoughts as well.

Rubbish draw, this.

When you consider all the other teams available in the Third Round draw.

Unai will prioritise the other two comps we're in over this one, rightly or wrongly.

2-1 to them.


Offline Demitri_C

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2026, 09:21:48 AM »
I think they will take this more seriously  than us. They will want to prove a point to the fans after paulinta and VDV argued with fans

Still dont know why VDV hasnt asked to more.he is too good for them

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2026, 09:22:35 AM »
We have a week after this before our next game. Puuuush!

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2026, 09:40:11 AM »
I'm guessing we won't want to risk Emi in this, so I reckon we'll see;

Bizot

Cash, Konsa, Lindeloff, Maatsen

Bogarde, Tielemans

Sancho, Buendia, Rogers

Malen

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2026, 09:48:30 AM »
I think they are likely to go full strength because Frank can not afford to lose this one. I expect us to put out a weakened team. We do not have the squad to go deep in this.
Not our year again.
I agree with what your saying largely, other than I’m not sure we have a deep enough squad for much of a weakened team.

Bizot
Cash
Konsa
Lindelof
Mastsen
Bogarde
Tielemans
Beundia
Malen
Rogers
Sancho

1-2 (Watkins off the bench, Rogers)

Torres was back on the bench last night so will come back in Id expect. Maybe with Lindelof next to him. Really can't afford for Cash to get injured so Garcia likely will be given a run at RB. To state the obvious but the squad needs strengthening asap.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2026, 09:51:26 AM »
Bizot
Garcia
Lindelof
Pau
Digne
Bogarde
Tielemans
Sancho
Buendia
Rogers
Malen

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2026, 10:19:29 AM »
Bizot
Garcia
Lindelof
Pau
Digne
Bogarde
Tielemans
Sancho
Buendia
Rogers
Malen
With Hemmings and Aloba to get some minutes; perhaps even Alysson as well.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2026, 10:24:39 AM »
Can we not give the lad Jimoh-Aloba a start on the right? He's looked bloody handy the few times I've seen him.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2026, 11:23:22 AM »
I’d be inclined to leave Konsa on the bench. He needs a rest. Pau and Lindelöf would be okay. Bogarde in for SJM as he needs a rest too. Somebody, anybody in for Sancho.

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Re: Spurs v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2026, 11:23:47 AM »
Can we not give the lad Jimoh-Aloba a start on the right? He's looked bloody handy the few times I've seen him.

Yeah i see no harm in starting him for this either tbh

 


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