An odd thing happened on Thursday

[shelfboy68]

Funny how different people react to things. When Eriksen stepped up, I had a feeling he was going to score, but when he did I didn't react at all. Not a sound, not even a smile. It didn't change my feelings toward the game at all, as I knew it wasn't going to make any difference to the result.

The worst bit was that it was the kind of reaction I'd have as a neutral watching two teams I had no emotional connection to. Spurs this season have left me feeling numb.

Did the exactly same thing as you I didn't even react when they scored either that's how bad it is right now we expect and get the worst more dark times ahead for this season I feel.

 

[Pedro]

Funny you should say that about eriksen, I 100% knew he would score, said it to my mrs before he took it. Not a shred of doubt. Similar feeling when bale was with us, I always believed he could do something special on his own, and more often than not he did.

Decent post except the call for no holding midfielder, Sandro still one of the first names on the team sheet for me.

To all those going on Sunday, try to believe and give the lads your positive energy. It really does make a difference. Avb was right about that at least.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

An odd thing happened to me as well.

It finally dawned on me how shit we are.

 

[Atarrier]

Funny you should say that about eriksen, I 100% knew he would score, said it to my mrs before he took it. Not a shred of doubt. Similar feeling when bale was with us, I always believed he could do something special on his own, and more often than not he did.

Decent post except the call for no holding midfielder, Sandro still one of the first names on the team sheet for me.

To all those going on Sunday, try to believe and give the lads your positive energy. It really does make a difference. Avb was right about that at least.

Think I should of left that bit out, was meant more of a joke then anything else. Trying the emphasise we should get behind the coaches and Tim on their decisions even if we don't agree with them

 

[Pedro]

Funny how different people react to things. When Eriksen stepped up, I had a feeling he was going to score, but when he did I didn't react at all. Not a sound, not even a smile. It didn't change my feelings toward the game at all, as I knew it wasn't going to make any difference to the result.

The worst bit was that it was the kind of reaction I'd have as a neutral watching two teams I had no emotional connection to. Spurs this season have left me feeling numb.

Also completely agree with this. Except I did react though, tried to believe we could come back, but knew inside that we wouldn't, it comes back to the character - we just don't have that fight in us anymore. I just want my tottenham back, the team I always believe can come back from anything on their day. The team that can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and defeat from the jaws of victory! The unpredictable beast that I love.

 

[Spurger King]

I have found this interesting, maybe slightly disturbing, almost as if people are enjoying the slump. Maybe it's because at the end of the day, this is an internet forum but people don't seem that bothered or realize the real concern that apathetic fans have on the club

I think people realise the importance, but as a fan base I think we've taken a severe beating over the last few seasons, and are currently on the ropes.

After years of trying to become one of the big boys, we finally managed it, and managed it in style. A fantastic CL debut,players of the quality of Bale, VDV, King, and Modric to entertain us, and at one point we were 3rd in the league with a real possibility of winning it.

Since then...

Speculation about the England job distracts Harry, derails our season, and allows the gooners to beat us to 3rd by one point on the last day of the season.

The Chavs somehow manage to beat Bayern in their own stadium to deny us CL football in the worst way imaginable.

Harry gets sacked. AVB comes in.

We lose Modric, King, and VDV.

We miss out on Moutinho, and end up with a series of downgrades (with the exception of Lloris and Vertonghen...both of whom apparently want to leave).

AVB goes about replacing our exciting (but not always effective) style of football with a negative, tedious approach. The players look confused about what they're supposed to be doing.

Yet again we let a decent lead over the gooners slip, and yet again we miss out on CL football by a point on the last day of the season.

Our one saving grace from the previous season, Bale, jumps ship at a point where we were gaining global exposure.

The fans are persecuted for using the 'Yid' word by the police, and idiotic campaigns fronted by morons like Baddiel, despite him supporting one of the most racist clubs in English football.

The excitement over our new signings quickly deflates, as Lamela is a non-starter, Paulinho is generally poor, and Soldado manages a grand total of 2 league goals from open play.

The tedious style of football continues, but without Bale to rescue us.

Thrashed at home by West Ham.

Thrashed by City.

Thrashed at home by Liverpool.

AVB sacked and replaced with the polarising character of Sherwood.

Beaten at home by West Ham again.

Knocked out of the FA cup by the gooners.

Thrashed by the Chavs.

Beaten by Benfica at home, effectively ending our season mid-March.

I know that as supporters we should support the team through thick and thin, and to be perfectly honest, that's exactly what I do when I get to go to games. However, as a group of supporters the pain we've gone through - being so close, but so far - has been relentless. People might say that 'real pain' would be supporting a championship team going nowhere, or supporting a team that could only dream of being in the top 5, but I think they're missing the point. It's about having so many opportunities to get to the next level, and blowing it.

We desperately need something to cheer us up. A win tomorrow would go a long way to doing that, but I think most people know we're more likely to suffer further humiliation.

 

[Atarrier]

I think people realise the importance, but as a fan base I think we've taken a severe beating over the last few seasons, and are currently on the ropes.

After years of trying to become one of the big boys, we finally managed it, and managed it in style. A fantastic CL debut,players of the quality of Bale, VDV, King, and Modric to entertain us, and at one point we were 3rd in the league with a real possibility of winning it.

Since then...

Speculation about the England job distracts Harry, derails our season, and allows the gooners to beat us to 3rd by one point on the last day of the season.

The Chavs somehow manage to beat Bayern in their own stadium to deny us CL football in the worst way imaginable.

Harry gets sacked. AVB comes in.

We lose Modric, King, and VDV.

We miss out on Moutinho, and end up with a series of downgrades (with the exception of Lloris and Vertonghen...both of whom apparently want to leave).

AVB goes about replacing our exciting (but not always effective) style of football with a negative, tedious approach. The players look confused about what they're supposed to be doing.

Yet again we let a decent lead over the gooners slip, and yet again we miss out on CL football by a point on the last day of the season.

Our one saving grace from the previous season, Bale, jumps ship at a point where we were gaining global exposure.

The fans are persecuted for using the 'Yid' word by the police, and idiotic campaigns fronted by morons like Baddiel, despite him supporting one of the most racist clubs in English football.

The excitement over our new signings quickly deflates, as Lamela is a non-starter, Paulinho is generally poor, and Soldado manages a grand total of 2 league goals from open play.

The tedious style of football continues, but without Bale to rescue us.

Thrashed at home by West Ham.

Thrashed by City.

Thrashed at home by Liverpool.

AVB sacked and replaced with the polarising character of Sherwood.

Beaten at home by West Ham again.

Knocked out of the FA cup by the gooners.

Thrashed by the Chavs.

Beaten by Benfica at home, effectively ending our season mid-March.

I know that as supporters we should support the team through thick and thin, and to be perfectly honest, that's exactly what I do when I get to go to games. However, as a group of supporters the pain we've gone through - being so close, but so far - has been relentless. People might say that 'real pain' would be supporting a championship team going nowhere, or supporting a team that could only dream of being in the top 5, but I think they're missing the point. It's about having so many opportunities to get to the next level, and blowing it.

We desperately need something to cheer us up. A win tomorrow would go a long way to doing that, but I think most people know we're more likely to suffer further humiliation.

You make a completely fair and very well reasoned argument, and when I read that Tim plans on beating Arsenal by ways of 'blood and thunder' I groan inside. But I just don't see the point in creating or perpetrating an atmosphere that can still cause more detriment to the team. We keep talking of Harry in recent weeks and this concerns me, as we seem to be looking back with nostalgia and I think that is dangerous way of looking at our club. It may that I'm desperately trying the grasp that this is still the beginning of the rise of our glory years again, and this is simply a blimp that will soon be put right but I really think looking back at this stage is a cause for concern and an admittance of giving up. Does that make sense?

 

[riggi]

I have found this interesting, maybe slightly disturbing, almost as if people are enjoying the slump. Maybe it's because at the end of the day, this is an internet forum but people don't seem that bothered or realize the real concern that apathetic fans have on the club

Totally agree. I think there is a large section however that agree (1882 thread) but most of us are going to games with no real positivity and this gets reflected at the game. Even the bricklayers has been crap for the last couple of seasons. I remember when i started going in there, 2007, the place was properly buzzing and you could hear it from down the highroad. I dount it will ever come back, maybe we should all just go and follow the 1882 games.

 

[Spurger King]

You make a completely fair and very well reasoned argument, and when I read that Tim plans on beating Arsenal by ways of 'blood and thunder' I groan inside. But I just don't see the point in creating or perpetrating an atmosphere that can still cause more detriment to the team. We keep talking of Harry in recent weeks and this concerns me, as we seem to be looking back with nostalgia and I think that is dangerous way of looking at our club. It may that I'm desperately trying the grasp that this is still the beginning of the rise of our glory years again, and this is simply a blimp that will soon be put right but I really think looking back at this stage is a cause for concern and an admittance of giving up. Does that make sense?

Yes it does. There's little to gain from looking back, apart from with a view to learning from past mistakes. I'd also love to see a fantastic atmosphere from our fans tomorrow, and if we go a goal down, just raise the volume. It's just that I can completely understand the mood in the stands at the moment, and the reality is that it isn't going to change until our players give us a reason to cheer.

I keep thinking back to Lamela's performance against Sheriff. Yes they were a poor team, but whenever he had the ball there was a buzz around the ground - there was a real sense of anticipation, excitement, and a collective willingness to see him do well. He's exactly the kind of player we've been missing this season (at least in theory), but for various reasons he's not played.

To be blunt, I've written off this season, and this particular team. Hopefully when the new manager comes in they'll bring some players in who care about doing a professional job on the pitch, and our fans will get our mojo back.

 

[riggi]

I wonder what levy will say at the end of the season. Ill be interested to read his letter to us.

 

[Atarrier]

Yes it does. There's little to gain from looking back, apart from with a view to learning from past mistakes. I'd also love to see a fantastic atmosphere from our fans tomorrow, and if we go a goal down, just raise the volume. It's just that I can completely understand the mood in the stands at the moment, and the reality is that it isn't going to change until our players give us a reason to cheer.

I keep thinking back to Lamela's performance against Sheriff. Yes they were a poor team, but whenever he had the ball there was a buzz around the ground - there was a real sense of anticipation, excitement, and a collective willingness to see him do well. He's exactly the kind of player we've been missing this season (at least in theory), but for various reasons he's not played.

To be blunt, I've written off this season, and this particular team. Hopefully when the new manager comes in they'll bring some players in who care about doing a professional job on the pitch, and our fans will get our mojo back.

Completely understand, but decided to give it my unconditional support till then, blindly supporting Tim's decisions until the summer break