comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 42 minutes ago
The high line was daft. 9 men and Dier and peh at CB. However I’m sure all out defence would have resulted in defeat too. Surely there was a sensible middle ground to be found
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It was a matter of keeping the score sensible.
We'd have lost with a Conte defence, but maybe 1-2 not 1-4.

If Dier’s goal was given and Bentancur and Son had put away their chances he’d be hailed a hero, fine margins.

comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 7 hours, 24 minutes ago
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 1 minute ago
Football philosophygetting players sent off and lunging in nearly breaking ankles. Okay gotcha
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Ok troll.
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Well looks like you’re outnumbered here so not sure how that’s trolling. Odd fellow

comment by The Hybrid Postecogdoos (U10416)
posted 4 hours, 34 minutes ago
If Dier’s goal was given and Bentancur and Son had put away their chances he’d be hailed a hero, fine margins.
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You can't plan on the "if's".

comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 9 hours, 19 minutes ago
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 21 minutes ago
Yep, called it in the match thread, suicidal tactics which were just asking for a defeat. We should have been sitting in and playing on the counter, there was every chance we could have picked up a result but with that high line it was just a matter of time before Chelsea scored.
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I’m struggling to see how some fans disagree with this. Even if we had scored another goal or two, they would have always outscored is with that ridiculously high line. It looked like a training ground exercise at times. Anyway, we’ll all have to agree to disagree. Onwards and upwards, COYLW
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Because that’s not how we play anymore (thank Christ) I don’t get what people are struggling to grasp here.

I don't get why both Spurs and Chelsea fans are criticising this so much.

First, as a Chelsea fan, I have seen us absolutely dominate possession in matches this season and fail to score or concede by being pragmatic instead of playing on the front foot. I would much rather we dropped points looking to win matches rather than drop points in a damp squib. Maybe I am being harsh, especially as we are second in the big chances created table this season, but we often lack that intensity.

Second, Spurs are second in the league specifically because they play to their strengths. We have seen that this team cannot play pragmatic, patient football but they have a couple of very good creative players and Son who is one of the most underrated forwards in the league. They also have a manager who is brave enough to play attacking foootball and because of one defeat, he is being criticised. Criticise Romero for being an idiot and putting your team in that position, not the coach who wants to excite and play high pressure football.

comment by Eric_Draven (U20260)
posted 5 minutes ago
I don't get why both Spurs and Chelsea fans are criticising this so much.

First, as a Chelsea fan, I have seen us absolutely dominate possession in matches this season and fail to score or concede by being pragmatic instead of playing on the front foot. I would much rather we dropped points looking to win matches rather than drop points in a damp squib. Maybe I am being harsh, especially as we are second in the big chances created table this season, but we often lack that intensity.

Second, Spurs are second in the league specifically because they play to their strengths. We have seen that this team cannot play pragmatic, patient football but they have a couple of very good creative players and Son who is one of the most underrated forwards in the league. They also have a manager who is brave enough to play attacking foootball and because of one defeat, he is being criticised. Criticise Romero for being an idiot and putting your team in that position, not the coach who wants to excite and play high pressure football.
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Indeed.

comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 9 hours, 19 minutes ago
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 21 minutes ago
Yep, called it in the match thread, suicidal tactics which were just asking for a defeat. We should have been sitting in and playing on the counter, there was every chance we could have picked up a result but with that high line it was just a matter of time before Chelsea scored.
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I’m struggling to see how some fans disagree with this. Even if we had scored another goal or two, they would have always outscored is with that ridiculously high line. It looked like a training ground exercise at times. Anyway, we’ll all have to agree to disagree. Onwards and upwards, COYLW
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Because that’s not how we play anymore (thank Christ) I don’t get what people are struggling to grasp here.
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The only way to play is the way that gets results, if you have to change style to achieve that then so be it.

comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 9 hours, 19 minutes ago
comment by ●Billy The Spur● LEVY OUT- ENIC OUT! (U3924)
posted 21 minutes ago
Yep, called it in the match thread, suicidal tactics which were just asking for a defeat. We should have been sitting in and playing on the counter, there was every chance we could have picked up a result but with that high line it was just a matter of time before Chelsea scored.
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I’m struggling to see how some fans disagree with this. Even if we had scored another goal or two, they would have always outscored is with that ridiculously high line. It looked like a training ground exercise at times. Anyway, we’ll all have to agree to disagree. Onwards and upwards, COYLW
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Because that’s not how we play anymore (thank Christ) I don’t get what people are struggling to grasp here.
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The only way to play is the way that gets results, if you have to change style to achieve that then so be it.
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I prefer to stick to our current style, we’ve had 5 years of miserable defensive counter attacking.

For the first time in a long time I felt I was following the team that won me over in the 60s with the midfield and backs pouring forward in cavalier attacks - long may it continue - thank you Ange!

comment by Nichoglou (U14419)
posted 4 minutes ago
For the first time in a long time I felt I was following the team that won me over in the 60s with the midfield and backs pouring forward in cavalier attacks - long may it continue - thank you Ange!
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comment by Ioavirgo (U10470)
posted 13 hours, 41 minutes ago
comment by Spurs-To Dream is to Dare (U12707)
posted 7 hours, 21 minutes ago
Sadly but true and have to agree with you. We are not playing Chelsea U14s. Chelsea might not be pulling up trees but you can’t just play same way with 9 men as you had against 11.
The best managers try and fix things as they unfold. He just stood there and left it to the Gods. A blind man could see how this was going to end. The odd part was I Wasn’t even pisssed when they eventually scored as it was coming all day long.
Proud of the effort though but won’t be surprised if there are further niggles that’s not been mentioned. Our boys put in a hell of a shift.
Wolves team midday Saturday will be interesting.
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He changed against Luton? We didn't play that high against Luton. Something was really weird about the half way press. Like it was a psychological test for players. Testing their obedience to.his ways...
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if we went ahead we would have dropped off like we did against Luton

Ange doesn't play for a point