Hey guys, just a word of caution ahead of tomorrow’s game, which I think will be tricky.
Despite their league position, they are much improved, and Tony Pulis knows how to set up a solid defensive unit. They only lost 1-0 at City, and gave Chelsea a tough game at Stamford Bridge.
To be honest this has banana skin written all over it.
The players must be fully focused, and the fans be up for the game and behind us. It’s a big game – first home game of the year, and if we win it sends us above media darlings, title contenders, top 4 certainties and totally world class outfit, Liverpool.
If we play well we will win as we are a better team with better players, but I have a funny feeling about this game – the players wont be at 100%, and the fans will turn up expecting to win and win well, and be subdued. I think it will be a disappointing draw.
Here is how I would line up for the game
-----------------Lloris
-Walker Dawson Chiriches Rose
-----------Capoue--Dembele
--Lennon----------------Eriksen
----------Lamela
----------------Ade
Here is how Sherwood will line up
Lloris
Walker Dawson Chiriches Rose
Lennon Bentelab Dembele Eriksen
Soldado Ade
Tomorrow will NOT be an Easy Game
posted on 10/1/14
Dont be fooled to think that just because Demeble is physically strong he is a DM.
he should get more goals. In a 442 I doubt he will as the 2 CMs have greater defensive responsibility. In a 433 AVB had him sitting deeper with Paulinho the advanced one, but a more expansive 433 could see him get forward more.
Sometimes he has been deployed as the tough man in midfield and at home to Palace you could argue we dont need a Sandro/Capoue type player as Palace will park-up and offer little threat.
I like him, but much like Jenas, he shows us every now and then what he is capable of before then reverting back to being a bit ordinary.
posted on 10/1/14
Sherwood says Lamela still doubtful, but seemed very positive about his future here
posted on 10/1/14
I give up... Dembele is Pele
posted on 10/1/14
Weird bloke.
posted on 10/1/14
Chronic - Don't fret hen !!!
posted on 10/1/14
Ginger beard man. How is dembele a dm?
What kind of dm's best attribute is to ghost past people like they are not even there?
The guy is a pure cm. with a view to attack rather than defend
posted on 10/1/14
Kent, what did Sherwood basically say about Lamela? You got a link? I'm disappointed he's still not fit tommorow could of been a perfect game to make his mark
posted on 10/1/14
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/453137/Tim-Sherwood-Tottenham-s-Erik-Lamela-not-for-sale
posted on 10/1/14
Still don't Agree with this " taking time with him" bulls. Hit but atleast Sherwood is very positive in regards to Erik
posted on 10/1/14
Have to attack them early with some proper tempo to it! Can't allow them to park the bus/set up camp in their own penalty box. As much as Liverpool get mocked on these boards you only need to look at many of their games which they've basically won by half time.