The Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread [Vol 7]

[mickk]

Asterix said:

Yesterday was glorious

It'll be even better tomorrow when I get amongst the gooners at work.

[blindswelledrat]

had ham said:

IPK said:

It's time to start believing.

Great team effort today.

I'm pissing myself laughing at that - the very reason why you're a bit of a joke. There's a reason why you're known as 'the Plastics'.

You most certainly did deserve to win today, but Jesus 'it's time to start believing' - now that's utterly cringe-worthy.

The irony of this post is that I had a look at your posts to see who you support and have concluded it must be ...... Tottenham.
Your name suggests West Ham but zero posts in that thread so it can't be them.
You did manage a couple in the Arsenal thread but only 2 and it would just be enormously embarrassing to get trounced and respond by looking for a Spurs fan to insult in retaliation. Which leaves only your 7 posts in the Spurs thread!

[mickk]

blindswelledrat said:

The irony of this post is that I had a look at your posts to see who you support and have concluded it must be ...... Tottenham.
Your name suggests West Ham but zero posts in that thread so it can't be them.
You did manage a couple in the Arsenal thread but only 2 and it would just be enormously embarrassing to get trounced and respond by looking for a Spurs fan to insult in retaliation. Which leaves only your 7 posts in the Spurs thread!

I think he supports Sunderland, which could explain a few things.

[Black can man]

mickk said:

I think he supports Sunderland, which could explain a few things.

Talking of Sunderland ,Defoe took his goal well yesterday.

Preparing for all the excuses from the goons at work tomorrow

[Blib]

Black can man said:

mickk said:

I think he supports Sunderland, which could explain a few things.

Talking of Sunderland ,Defoe took his goal well yesterday.

Preparing for all the excuses from the goons at work tomorrow

His was a great performance. I'm beginning to melt believe.

[Glassman]

Black can man said:

Preparing for all the excuses from the goons at work tomorrow

I can't see how anyone can offer any kind of excuse. We had no response to the relentless pressure you put on us, and TBF I'm surprised you kept it up for 90 mins. You played it like a cup final, and we played it like an away leg.

[Asterix]

Black can man said:

Asterix said:

Love it!

http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/feb/...

Decent accurate write up .. Thanks I enjoyed that.

The Guardian is an odd one - if you're able to take the politics out of stuff, it's actually a very good paper. Always thought their Sports section one of the best.

[London424]

Glassman said:

I can't see how anyone can offer any kind of excuse. We had no response to the relentless pressure you put on us, and TBF I'm surprised you kept it up for 90 mins. You played it like a cup final, and we played it like an away leg.

Obviously you wouldn't know, but that's just how Spurs play now. High work rate, lots of pressing.

I think only Burnley have a higher 'distance covered' stat in the league. The difference is Spurs also have one of the best 'time in possession' stats too.

So it's not just running round trying to close teams down.

It's even more remarkable when we think back to how bad things were the first 12 games or so when he was trying to settle on a team and impose his style.

[ugofirst]

London424 said:

Obviously you wouldn't know, but that's just how Spurs play now. High work rate, lots of pressing.

I think only Burnley have a higher 'distance covered' stat in the league. The difference is Spurs also have one of the best 'time in possession' stats too.

So it's not just running round trying to close teams down.

It's even more remarkable when we think back to how bad things were the first 12 games or so when he was trying to settle on a team and impose his style.

Liverpool must have a similar 'time in possession' stat though? They also play a high tempo pressing game so it makes Tuesdays game intriguing.

[mickk]

ugofirst said:

Liverpool must have a similar 'time in possession' stat though? They also play a high tempo pressing game so it makes Tuesdays game intriguing.

Before yesterdays game I would have settled for a draw on Tuesday but expectations are a little higher now.

[Alfahorn]

Black can man said:

Preparing for all the excuses from the goons at work tomorrow

I can't see how anyone can offer any kind of excuse. We had no response to the relentless pressure you put on us, and TBF I'm surprised you kept it up for 90 mins. You played it like a cup final, and we played it like an away leg.

It's Spurs biggest game of the season, their players knew that and their fans made sure they never forgot it. The only envy I have about Spurs is the atmosphere that was generated yesterday, it was electtric and they really inspired their team.

As for excuses BCM there aren't any. However, I would make the observation that if we win the NLD we crow about it for a couple of days then move on, where as Spuds go on about if for months. There in lies the difference between the expectations of the two sets of supporters.

In short even in defeat I'm amused by the small club mentality of Spurs fans.

[Glassman]

London424 said:

Glassman said:

I can't see how anyone can offer any kind of excuse. We had no response to the relentless pressure you put on us, and TBF I'm surprised you kept it up for 90 mins. You played it like a cup final, and we played it like an away leg.

Obviously you wouldn't know, but that's just how Spurs play now. High work rate, lots of pressing.

I think only Burnley have a higher 'distance covered' stat in the league. The difference is Spurs also have one of the best 'time in possession' stats too.

So it's not just running round trying to close teams down.

It's even more remarkable when we think back to how bad things were the first 12 games or so when he was trying to settle on a team and impose his style.

There was some chat I picked up on about how Spurs have done so well with fitness and injuries... a bit like AW's first couple of seasons.

[mickk]

Alfahorn said:

As for excuses BCM there aren't any. However, I would make the observation that if we win the NLD we crow about it for a couple of days then move on, where as Spuds go on about if for months. There in lies the difference between the expectations of the two sets of supporters.

In short even in defeat I'm amused by the small club mentality of Spurs fans.

You don't crow about it?

What a load of bks, you must be in a minority then as every other gooner I know can't wait to rub it in.

[Blib]

Alfahorn's dismissal of over 100 years of intense rivalry leads me to believe that he's one of those who believes football began with the Premier League.

[BrabusMog]

mickk said:

Alfahorn said:

As for excuses BCM there aren't any. However, I would make the observation that if we win the NLD we crow about it for a couple of days then move on, where as Spuds go on about if for months. There in lies the difference between the expectations of the two sets of supporters.

In short even in defeat I'm amused by the small club mentality of Spurs fans.

You don't crow about it?

What a load of bks, you must be in a minority then as every other gooner I know can't wait to rub it in.

I have several gooner and spud friends and they are all relentlessly at each other. Neither set would just stop talking about the Derby after a couple of games, you're all so uncivilised compared to us Hammers.

[mickk]

Blib said:

Alfahorn's dismissal of over 100 years of intense rivalry leads me to believe that he's one of those who believes football began with the Premier League.

He's probably of the belief that Arsenal's rivals are Barcelona.

[Slipperyfish]

Well they are most years. Until February anyway, March in a really good season.

[ugofirst]

Alfahorn said:

It's Spurs biggest game of the season

Wrong. This season it's going to be Chelsea in early March.

Who do you think you're biggest rivals are nowadays and we can ask them if the feeling is mutual.

[Itsallicanafford]

Spurs starting 11 yesterday was the youngest so far this season in the premiership.

[silverfoxcc]

Slipperyfish said:

I take it you guys have all seen this?

That's because Piss Moron, Harry Kane is a very sensible person and doesn't want to catch anything nasty from it