GOIMNG TO BE A REAL BIG ASK TO GET ANYTHING..AS YOU SAY...WITH TA and victor id be way more confident.
Some good points.
A lot of is mental - the players will go to City knowing that they are facing the best team in the league on the best ever PL run of wins.
That is very daunting.
If Poch really gets them believing that we can compete then I'm sure we can, our team can beat anyone on their day and when everyone is on the top of their game.
Really looking forward to it
The bravery of a honey badger is required.
To be taken with a pince of salt, but Jim White on Talksport talking about how he thinks we might win tomorrow
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he is the ultimate caaaant
As we DON'T have Victor and Toby playing for us tomorrow, we're very likely to lose! Having them in first 11 would make it difficult for City to create many goalscoring chances. But I wouldn't be surprised if City score minimum of 3 goals!
Beating City home or away has not been very hard in the Prem era, so no reason they cannot win again.
I don`t think Winks can start tomorrow, to many sideways and backwards stuff. Really need to go toe to toe with City, which means forward thinking passes. None of the slow turgid stuff that was on show against Brighton.
comment by NotSoMagicJuande (U1913)
posted 26 seconds ago
Some good points.
A lot of is mental - the players will go to City knowing that they are facing the best team in the league on the best ever PL run of wins.
That is very daunting.
If Poch really gets them believing that we can compete then I'm sure we can, our team can beat anyone on their day and when everyone is on the top of their game.
Really looking forward to it
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On the mentality point...... Its a free hit for us. We have major injuries, away from home, massive underdogs. Unlike poor teams who go to City to defend, the reality is, we are a decent team, Pep respects our style of play and they know we have the players to hurt them.... Zero pressure on us
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 2 minutes ago
To be taken with a pince of salt, but Jim White on Talksport talking about how he thinks we might win tomorrow
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he is the ultimate caaaant
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So you don't fancy our chances then ?
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 45 seconds ago
comment by NotSoMagicJuande (U1913)
posted 26 seconds ago
Some good points.
A lot of is mental - the players will go to City knowing that they are facing the best team in the league on the best ever PL run of wins.
That is very daunting.
If Poch really gets them believing that we can compete then I'm sure we can, our team can beat anyone on their day and when everyone is on the top of their game.
Really looking forward to it
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On the mentality point...... Its a free hit for us. We have major injuries, away from home, massive underdogs. Unlike poor teams who go to City to defend, the reality is, we are a decent team, Pep respects our style of play and they know we have the players to hurt them.... Zero pressure on us
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I'd agree with this to a point, you're right...
... but at the same time, we're a team who are trying to be taken seriously as PL contenders. If we turn up and get a pasting, it will reinforce the reputation from a few years ago that we aren't ready to compete and are a bit fragile.
So I'd argue that there is pressure on us to prove that we have progressed.
The league is pretty much gone already, let's be honest, but if we lose then it will have an effect on the players belief for the rest of the season.
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 minute ago
I don`t think Winks can start tomorrow, to many sideways and backwards stuff. Really need to go toe to toe with City, which means forward thinking passes. None of the slow turgid stuff that was on show against Brighton.
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Midfield is defo gonna be the problem. Both sets of FBs attack, Aguero & Kane will defo fancy their chances against depleted defenses, both teams have plenty of creativity (Silva, DeBruyne, Dele, Eriksen, Sonny, Lamela, Sane, Sterling) I think it all comes down to the middle of the park..... Dembele has to have a monster of a game !!!
I dont know if we have the players available but do you risk the back 3 (Jan, Foyth, Davies as 3 CBs) to allow Dier to play further forward so we can dominate the midfield and let Rose attack walker higher up the field ???... Risky !!!!
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
After all, City only play Fernandinho as anywhere near a defensive midfield player....let's just go for it!
Not many expect us to win
Let’s go and have a go
He who dares Rodney
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 1 minute ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
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haha..... Love It !!!!! could easily see us losing 9-8 with that side, but why not. Part of me likes the idea of Dele in a midfield 2. Great athlete, can be the perfect box to box player. I don't think he sees enough of the ball playing in a 3 behind Kane but his retention of possession in dangerous areas (see Dembele) would have to improve ! As with all Spurs formations without Victor.. Dembele has to a stormer !!!!
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 8 minutes ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
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Who invited Tim Sherwood to comment on the forum?
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 8 minutes ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
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Who invited Tim Sherwood to comment on the forum?
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Tactics Tiim
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
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V true..... See United for 20 years under Fergie !
comment by hounslows-finest (U6180)
posted 13 minutes ago
Not many expect us to win
Let’s go and have a go
He who dares Rodney
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Alright Del boy.
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 1 minute ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
haha..... Love It !!!!! could easily see us losing 9-8 with that side, but why not. Part of me likes the idea of Dele in a midfield 2. Great athlete, can be the perfect box to box player. I don't think he sees enough of the ball playing in a 3 behind Kane but his retention of possession in dangerous areas (see Dembele) would have to improve ! As with all Spurs formations without Victor.. Dembele has to a stormer !!!!
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Llorente WTF
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
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V true..... See United for 20 years under Fergie !
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We did a lot last season too, and it was ultimately the difference between keeping you at arms length and it being an intense race to the wire.
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
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Didn't Sterling score 2 late winners via deflections?
Not to mention the luck City have had with their draws in Europe compared to us.
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
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Didn't Sterling score 2 late winners via deflections?
Not to mention the luck City have had with their draws in Europe compared to us.
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It takes a lot of mental ability to keep going as normal as time is running out. The trap most teams fall into is putting an extra forward/big CB up top, hoof it aimlessly and shoot from unrealistic area's. City keep probing and playing like they normally do, stay patient, never panic and get rewarded.
Even if the goals itself were deflection's, to get so many late winners points to incredible mental ability.
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posted on 15/12/17
GOIMNG TO BE A REAL BIG ASK TO GET ANYTHING..AS YOU SAY...WITH TA and victor id be way more confident.
posted on 15/12/17
Some good points.
A lot of is mental - the players will go to City knowing that they are facing the best team in the league on the best ever PL run of wins.
That is very daunting.
If Poch really gets them believing that we can compete then I'm sure we can, our team can beat anyone on their day and when everyone is on the top of their game.
Really looking forward to it
posted on 15/12/17
The bravery of a honey badger is required.
posted on 15/12/17
To be taken with a pince of salt, but Jim White on Talksport talking about how he thinks we might win tomorrow
-------------
he is the ultimate caaaant
posted on 15/12/17
As we DON'T have Victor and Toby playing for us tomorrow, we're very likely to lose! Having them in first 11 would make it difficult for City to create many goalscoring chances. But I wouldn't be surprised if City score minimum of 3 goals!
posted on 15/12/17
Beating City home or away has not been very hard in the Prem era, so no reason they cannot win again.
posted on 15/12/17
I don`t think Winks can start tomorrow, to many sideways and backwards stuff. Really need to go toe to toe with City, which means forward thinking passes. None of the slow turgid stuff that was on show against Brighton.
posted on 15/12/17
comment by NotSoMagicJuande (U1913)
posted 26 seconds ago
Some good points.
A lot of is mental - the players will go to City knowing that they are facing the best team in the league on the best ever PL run of wins.
That is very daunting.
If Poch really gets them believing that we can compete then I'm sure we can, our team can beat anyone on their day and when everyone is on the top of their game.
Really looking forward to it
----------------------------------------------------------------------
On the mentality point...... Its a free hit for us. We have major injuries, away from home, massive underdogs. Unlike poor teams who go to City to defend, the reality is, we are a decent team, Pep respects our style of play and they know we have the players to hurt them.... Zero pressure on us
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 2 minutes ago
To be taken with a pince of salt, but Jim White on Talksport talking about how he thinks we might win tomorrow
-------------
he is the ultimate caaaant
----------------------------------------------------------------------
So you don't fancy our chances then ?
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 45 seconds ago
comment by NotSoMagicJuande (U1913)
posted 26 seconds ago
Some good points.
A lot of is mental - the players will go to City knowing that they are facing the best team in the league on the best ever PL run of wins.
That is very daunting.
If Poch really gets them believing that we can compete then I'm sure we can, our team can beat anyone on their day and when everyone is on the top of their game.
Really looking forward to it
----------------------------------------------------------------------
On the mentality point...... Its a free hit for us. We have major injuries, away from home, massive underdogs. Unlike poor teams who go to City to defend, the reality is, we are a decent team, Pep respects our style of play and they know we have the players to hurt them.... Zero pressure on us
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd agree with this to a point, you're right...
... but at the same time, we're a team who are trying to be taken seriously as PL contenders. If we turn up and get a pasting, it will reinforce the reputation from a few years ago that we aren't ready to compete and are a bit fragile.
So I'd argue that there is pressure on us to prove that we have progressed.
The league is pretty much gone already, let's be honest, but if we lose then it will have an effect on the players belief for the rest of the season.
posted on 15/12/17
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
posted on 15/12/17
comment by sandy (U20567)
posted 1 minute ago
I don`t think Winks can start tomorrow, to many sideways and backwards stuff. Really need to go toe to toe with City, which means forward thinking passes. None of the slow turgid stuff that was on show against Brighton.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Midfield is defo gonna be the problem. Both sets of FBs attack, Aguero & Kane will defo fancy their chances against depleted defenses, both teams have plenty of creativity (Silva, DeBruyne, Dele, Eriksen, Sonny, Lamela, Sane, Sterling) I think it all comes down to the middle of the park..... Dembele has to have a monster of a game !!!
I dont know if we have the players available but do you risk the back 3 (Jan, Foyth, Davies as 3 CBs) to allow Dier to play further forward so we can dominate the midfield and let Rose attack walker higher up the field ???... Risky !!!!
posted on 15/12/17
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
posted on 15/12/17
After all, City only play Fernandinho as anywhere near a defensive midfield player....let's just go for it!
posted on 15/12/17
Not many expect us to win
Let’s go and have a go
He who dares Rodney
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 1 minute ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
haha..... Love It !!!!! could easily see us losing 9-8 with that side, but why not. Part of me likes the idea of Dele in a midfield 2. Great athlete, can be the perfect box to box player. I don't think he sees enough of the ball playing in a 3 behind Kane but his retention of possession in dangerous areas (see Dembele) would have to improve ! As with all Spurs formations without Victor.. Dembele has to a stormer !!!!
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 8 minutes ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Who invited Tim Sherwood to comment on the forum?
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 8 minutes ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Who invited Tim Sherwood to comment on the forum?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Tactics Tiim
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
posted on 15/12/17
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
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V true..... See United for 20 years under Fergie !
posted on 15/12/17
comment by hounslows-finest (U6180)
posted 13 minutes ago
Not many expect us to win
Let’s go and have a go
He who dares Rodney
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Alright Del boy.
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Realistic_Spurs_Fan (U7921)
posted 1 minute ago
No reason not to go for it....
Lloris
Tripps Dier verts Rose
Dembele Alli
Christian. Kane Son
Llorente
Why not! Target man for Tripps crosses. I'd be surprised if Poch is as brave with his selection. Lamela to come maybe.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
haha..... Love It !!!!! could easily see us losing 9-8 with that side, but why not. Part of me likes the idea of Dele in a midfield 2. Great athlete, can be the perfect box to box player. I don't think he sees enough of the ball playing in a 3 behind Kane but his retention of possession in dangerous areas (see Dembele) would have to improve ! As with all Spurs formations without Victor.. Dembele has to a stormer !!!!
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Llorente WTF
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
V true..... See United for 20 years under Fergie !
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We did a lot last season too, and it was ultimately the difference between keeping you at arms length and it being an intense race to the wire.
posted on 15/12/17
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
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Didn't Sterling score 2 late winners via deflections?
Not to mention the luck City have had with their draws in Europe compared to us.
posted on 15/12/17
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by DL11 (U21614)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Spurtle2 (U1608)
posted 21 minutes ago
I would add that City have been having some luck on their side, with some very late winners. Their luck can't last forever. We on the other hand haven't had the best luck with our injury record, and the lack of any penalties.
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There's no luck in keeping going with the clock ticking and getting rewarded, maybe once, but to do it repeatedly is as far from luck as it gets.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Didn't Sterling score 2 late winners via deflections?
Not to mention the luck City have had with their draws in Europe compared to us.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It takes a lot of mental ability to keep going as normal as time is running out. The trap most teams fall into is putting an extra forward/big CB up top, hoof it aimlessly and shoot from unrealistic area's. City keep probing and playing like they normally do, stay patient, never panic and get rewarded.
Even if the goals itself were deflection's, to get so many late winners points to incredible mental ability.
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