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Newcastle Vs Tottenham: Match Thread

Jan 27, 2011
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i think gylfi got the nod in front of vdv for his work rate off the ball... away from home and all... remember avb is no harry - horses for courses!
 

tobi

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Vertonghen watching from the bench isn't a bad thing, home game next week.

No need to overreact.
 

Gardham90

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Not a bad team. VDV has not had a great pre-season, and to bring in Verts in at St James on his debut is a big ask! Would be happy with a draw, very tough match.
 

steve

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I'm VDV will come on for the last 30 and score a goal.

Hope so. Not so fussed about Jan not starting but thought vdv would...maybe he's not fully match fit....can still win but players must play at their best. Could be a lot of joy for bale today....
 

Teddy Klinsmann

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Sensible decision on Vertonghen. Could have been a difficult start vs 2 good strikers. Break him in gently over the next couple of weeks and in Europe. Gallas has the experience.
 

Spurger King

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Anyone know who is captain?

Not happy about VDV being on the bench, but he's one hell of an option to have if we need a goal or two.

COYS
 

hughy

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Well, at least keeping VDV on the bench gives us an option. I think we'll get something from this, still think it'll end 1-1.
 

ShelfSide18

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VDV/Verts - probably an element of a tiring friendly in midweek, we don't want to be starting the season with too many players involved in midweek, we do want to start with a fresh and ready lineup.

This is going to be very interesting, AVBs reign should not be judged in 90 minutes today (probably will be), but I imagine will will see glimpses of what the future holds for us. Want to see the stuff we didn't do so well under Harry showing an improvement which is important to me, as important as the result if anything, which I still believe will be a draw. Lots of quality on both sides.
 

werty

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Any confidence I had of winning is gone with that line-up. Hope I'm proved wrong!
 
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