Match Threads Spurs Vs Leeds

[BH_spurs]

If Leeds are going to press today from the off then why not mix it up instead of trying to play out go Long into Kane and hope Richy and Kulu can pick up the second balls from him. Otherwise we’re just going to end up giving sloppy goals away again.

 

[spursfast]

Is Romero definitely still 'injured' ?

WC

 

[GutBucket]

Teams coached by March see 3+ goals on average, hopefully at least 2 will be scored by us. Kulusevski will probably start (O Keefe has him in starting 11) and he's a total game changer.

 

[easley91]

Atleast they would bother there arsenal unlike.....kane I know controversial but he has had an eye on world cup since start of season bet he shows more effort for England.

The guy has played every game this season and unless injured or suspended he will play every England game too. He's probably knackered you know.

 

[bubble07]

Dreading this game playing a team who press very hard have lots of energy and determination everything sadly spurs aren't this season. Add to this that most of their players aren't in the world cup unlike spurs.
Expecting very little effort from Kane etc due to being our last game. Sick and tired off our players having one eye on the World Cup yet we pay their wages! Won't excuse lack of effort.

I'm expecting them to leave loads of space so in rather looking forward to this

 

[1882andallthat]

Let's just take it for granted that we won't keep a clean sheet home or away, given our current last 7 games it's pretty much a given, there's no point getting angry about our defensive lapses I've done enough of that and want to try a new tactic of being resigned toassuming that will happen and instead investing hope optimism that we will outscore them.

IMHO I'm much more confident in getting the 3 points by say a 2-1 or 3-1 or 3-2 win than I am of beating them 1-0 or 2-0. COYS let's get the 3 points today and head into this break on a high.....

 

[chrissivad]

I have my doubts that all 3 will start, but I'm more optimistic they will all play a part in the game.

Agree.
I hope Kulusevski can start, and then we have the option to bring Richarlison on in the 2nd half.

I can't see Kulusevski or Richarlison playing 90mins.

 

[1882andallthat]

Agree.
I hope Kulusevski can start, and then we have the option to bring Richarlison on in the 2nd half.

I can't see Kulusevski or Richarlison playing 90mins.

We just need to find the right and optimum blend of utilising their time on the pitch wisely and to the maximum without risking them too much and hope their contributions lead to assists or goals for us.

 

[Up From Dover]

Feeling strangely confident about today. Leeds like to get forward but leave spaces at the back so I can see Spurs scoring a few. On the other hand I can't see us keeping a clean sheet so it could be 2-1 or 3-2.
Frankly the way Spurs have been playing recently the World Cup can't come quick enough!

 

[Spurzinho]

If we don't win this game then I just don't know. Questions will have to be asked of Conte. I'm not saying it'll be easy but this run of poor form and performances this season, in general, have been really, really concerning. I don't care how bad he thinks the squad is, he's suppose to be one of the best coaches in world football. If he can't get tune out of them then hard questions need to be asked. How much investment is he going to need exactly before we start to see some bang for our buck? The more quality he needs bought in the less impressed I am at the claims that he's some brilliant coach. If you can't work with anything but the best then maybe you're not so good. The best coaches worked with what they had and improved them. I'll say it again, Clough was a world class coach. Fergie was a world class coach. Wenger, as much as it pains me to say it, was a world class coach. They worked with all types of players. The Ronaldos' and Henrys' of this world as well as the John O'sheas', Tom Cleverleys' and the Phillippe Senderos'.

 

[wakefieldyid]

Shouldn’t really need Kane to beat Iran. Southgate can make the most of his squad, play Wilson or Rashford.

This is eerily similar to the mindset of many Scotland fans at the World Cup in 1978, when a very highly rated Scotland team (comprising Alan Rough, Sandy Jardine, Willie Donachie, Martin Buchan, Kenny Burns, Asa Hartford, Archie Gemmill, Kenny Dalglish, Joe Jordan, Lou Macari, and John Robertson) found itself unable to break down a fit and tactically well-organised Iran team.

There was actually not much wrong with that Scotland team, who went on to beat Holland in their final group match but, by then, it was too late.

Given that we sense that England's players will take to the pitch jaded after a tough start to the season, Southgate will know that unless England impose themselves on Iran, he faces a similar humiliation to Scotland in 1978, and using this fixture to give opportunities to some of the back up players will ensure that the team will be back home in double-quick time.

 

[WeGotLedley]

Thought this was an away game, so didn't offer my seat to anyone. Which means I'll be there on saturday for footy and then sunday for the rugby :0

Me too, 2 days at the lane. Normally I'd be thinking that's a huge win, but have to admit, not been more nervous ahead of a game for a while. And def think the crowd has a part to play - even if they serve up the dross we've seen in last few weeks, need to get behind em.

 

[Rogmeister]

Dreading this shite

 

[archiewasking]

Glad it's not on TV!!

 

[dontcallme]

My first game at the new stadium today. Taking my dad for his 70th birthday.

Very interested to see what the atmosphere is really like.

 

[cjsimba]

Has Eastlondonyid posted the lineup yet?

 

[JSpurs1]

My first game at the new stadium today. Taking my dad for his 70th birthday.

Very interested to see what the atmosphere is really like.

Enjoy and happy birthday to your old man.

 

[Russ1201]

I'm expected them to leave loads of space so in rather looking forward to this

Hope your right they definitely do press high and give opportunities but do we have the energy to make them count? Hopefully if kulu and Richarlison play that will help massively.

 

[Russ1201]

The guy has played every game this season and unless injured or suspended he will play every England game too. He's probably knackered you know.

I know he has but still think he is saving himself for the WC be interesting to see how he plays

 

[Hercules]

If we don't win this game then I just don't know. Questions will have to be asked of Conte. I'm not saying it'll be easy but this run of poor form and performances this season, in general, have been really, really concerning. I don't care how bad he thinks the squad is, he's suppose to be one of the best coaches in world football. If he can't get tune out of them then hard questions need to be asked. How much investment is he going to need exactly before we start to see some bang for our buck? The more quality he needs bought in the less impressed I am at the claims that he's some brilliant coach. If you can't work with anything but the best then maybe you're not so good. The best coaches worked with what they had and improved them. I'll say it again, Clough was a world class coach. Fergie was a world class coach. Wenger, as much as it pains me to say it, was a world class coach. They worked with all types of players. The Ronaldos' and Henrys' of this world as well as the John O'sheas', Tom Cleverleys' and the Phillippe Senderos'.

I am miffed at the laughing emoji’s. Very fair and a valid argument.