Spurs v Arsenal [Match Thread]

x PyRo

amacachi wrote: »

It was a freak goal and a great strike, but there is no reason whatsoever why Almunia should have punched it in the first place. And that's ignoring him letting it straight through his hands afterwards.

Can't believe i'm doing this, but in defense of Almunia there was two players in his eye line when Rose struck the ball. He couldn't see it and only reacted at the last second to try save it. I went ape blaming him when it went in but after watching the goal alot of times i've realised i was wrong and there's not much he could do about saving it bar not punching it out in the first place.

SuprSi

What a game and what a result! Recorded it and stayed up late to watch it then couldn't go to sleep for an hour afterwards. Chuffed with the performance, particularly after Sunday.

I thought Almunia's punch was a decent one. Sure the argument is there that he should've caught it, but he punched it nearly 30 yards away from goal - how many times is somebody going to put the ball in the net straight after that? As x PyRo mentioned, he was also blinded by some of his own players. What a strike though - up there for goal of the season.

Overall I thought Arsenal played us off the park in the middle of the pitch for most of the match - they just couldn't get through our defence. At times it was as if Spurs were the away team with 10/11 men behind the ball. Still, the tactics worked and we got the result we badly needed. A special mention to Gomes who was absolutely brilliant once Van Persie came on (who was also brilliant). Let's see what happens with Chelsea on Saturday.

everdead.ie

The atmosphere was electric I hope we don't loose that with the new stadium

keano_afc

everdead.ie wrote: »

The atmosphere was electric I hope we don't loose that with the new stadium

It was, although I was a bit surprised to hear Alan Parry say "what an atmosphere we have at the Lane tonight" right in the middle of a chorus of that vile Wenger chant.

everdead.ie

keano_afc wrote: »

It was, although I was a bit surprised to hear Alan Parry say "what an atmosphere we have at the Lane tonight" right in the middle of a chorus of that vile Wenger chant.

Yes some peoples timing is extradinarily bad

Peyton Manning

amacachi wrote: »

Sounds like you're making an excuse. Why are you making an excuse? How do you know what would happen? Oh no wait, that's just your opinion

Of course it's my opinion. The sentence began with "In my opinion". What's the problem here? Do you get a thrill out of pointing out what's already been pointed out or something? Read a sentence properly ffs.

amacachi wrote:

Do you not like others having an opinion? Christ, all anyone's saying is that injuries have cost us big time, which they have, and have done to other clubs. But statistically we've been worst hit. I don't think any Arsenal fan on here thinks that Almunia should be near a football pitch for us. But then again, that's just an excuse for why we won't win the league. Typical Arsenal eh?

a) You're the one pouncing on me for what I clearly stated was my opinion, so it's quite clear that you're the one who doesn't like others having an opinion.

b) I didn't say injuries haven't cost you big time. I've been quite clear in that I agree they have. I was just expressing my opinion that they're not the deciding factor between Arsenal winning the league, and Arsenal not winning the league. Heck this wasn't even a discussion on the effect of all your injuries, it all stemmed from me disagreeing that Arsenal would have the league won if not solely for RVP's injury.

c) I'm glad Arsenal fans dont want Almunia in goal. I never claimed they did, but thanks for bolstering my faith in humanity. He's shíte.

KittyeeTrix

The ball looked way too high to me to catch !!!
I initially said he should've caught it but on watching the replay thought it was a bit high

Royale with Cheese

ErinGoBrath wrote: »

Yeah his punching accuracy at 30 yards is terrible.

Cop on. Seriously. Know a freak goal when you see one.

Sorry. I meant the shot was straight at him. Shouldn't have punched it to begin with and still should have saved the shot anyway.

Kold

*beaming*

OPENROAD

Didn't take long

http://shop.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs08/detail.php?productid=ST44441&proddesc=Tottenham+Hotspur+2+-+1+Arsenal+%2814%2F04%2F10%29&supercategory=0030BRN00067%7E0030CAT00264&branch=&wcategory=CAT00264&catdesc=&super=0030BRN00067~0030CAT00264&treecode=TRE00017

therecklessone

Congratulations to the merchandise/marketing departments on a job well done.

In other news, it's nice that Arsenal fans have the time to keep an eye on our club shop now that their season is over.

cson

therecklessone wrote: »

Congratulations to the merchandise/marketing departments on a job well done.

In other news, it's nice that Arsenal fans have the time to keep an eye on our club shop now that their season is over.

When did the Premiership stop at 34 games? :pac:

keano_afc

therecklessone wrote: »

Congratulations to the merchandise/marketing departments on a job well done.

In other news, it's nice that Arsenal fans have the time to keep an eye on our club shop now that their season is over.

Didnt yours finish 3 days earlier?

therecklessone

keano_afc wrote: »

Didnt yours finish 3 days earlier?

No, we have something to play for.

Would you like me to get you a copy of the DVD? I can get 10% off at the Bolton game.

Pepe LeFrits

I'd take him up on the offer keano. A Spurs win over Arsenal; it'll be a collectors item in 10 years time.

therecklessone

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

I'd take him up on the offer keano. A Spurs win over Arsenal; it'll be a collectors item in 10 years time.

True.

It'll be up there with recent examples of Arsenal winners' medals.

Headshot

oh no you didnt

Paleface

therecklessone wrote: »

It'll be up there with recent examples of Arsenal winners' medals.

Cause Spurs have so many!

therecklessone

No sh1t Sherlock!

/slow handclap



Why's she crying?

Just been given this:



And told to polish your trophy cabinet.

L'prof

Yes, we're all so jealous that Spurs have been far more successful than us in the last 5 years!

I actually don't mind Spurs at all and wanted them to get 4th but, it's fans like you that make me hope City do it, regardless of the implications it may mean for us!

Paleface

I like pictures. They are easier to understand than big words!

therecklessone

jasonorr wrote: »

Yes, we're all so jealous that Spurs have been far more successful than us in the last 5 years!

I actually don't mind Spurs at all and wanted them to get 4th but, it's fans like you that make me hope City do it, regardless of the implications it may mean for us!

Fans like me?

I made one post on this thread before the usual "when's the DVD out" sh1te from your fellow Goons started, so I am only responding to the petty whining and bitterness I've encountered on here.

Maybe when your own wind their necks in you won't encounter response like mine?

Just a thought.

therecklessone

Paleface wrote: »

I like pictures. They are easier to understand than big words!

I even made sure they were coloured in for you, I knew you'd struggle to stay inside the lines.

Considerate is my middle name.

L'prof

therecklessone wrote: »

Fans like me?

I made one post on this thread before the usual "when's the DVD out" sh1te from your fellow Goons started, so I am only responding to the petty whining and bitterness I've encountered on here.

Maybe when your own wind their necks in you won't encounter response like mine?

Just a thought.

They were right though, they did make a DVD. Maybe your comments are more reactionary than anything else but, you should be bigger than that! You don't see me thanking any of their posts so, calling them "my own" maybe implies that I approve of such goading...which I don't!

Pepe LeFrits

jason, step away from the keyboard and count back to ten!

I can understand tlr getting sick of the DVD gag as it was well worn out... but Spurs did actually release one this time. Stick is very much merited.

therecklessone

jasonorr wrote: »

They were right though, they did make a DVD.

Nothing I've said is untrue, is it?

The only reason anyone would mention DVDs is to slag us off, so people should expect the same back. If you don't like it, avoid the thread. There's fúck all match discussion going on in it...

L'prof

Yeah, maybe you're right. A dvd was expected though.

L'prof

therecklessone wrote: »

Nothing I've said is untrue, is it?

The only reason anyone would mention DVDs is to slag us off, so people should expect the same back. If you don't like it, avoid the thread. There's fúck all match discussion going on in it...

It's not that they don't expect a bit back, it's just as a Spurs fan you're not really in a position to come back with much. You say our trophy cabinet is bare? We've more in there than ye do. Maybe you mean in recent times? I'll take finishing second in the champions league over winning the league cup any day! You say our season is over and yours isn't, yet ye're fighting for a place (for the first time) in a competition that we've been in every season since Wenger took over and will do so again this season. Like I said your retorts were reactionary but, unless you actually have something better to come back with, just leave it!

therecklessone

jasonorr wrote: »

It's not that they don't expect a bit back, it's just as a Spurs fan you're not really in a position to come back with much. You say our trophy cabinet is bare? We've more in there than ye do. Maybe you mean in recent times? I'll take finishing second in the champions league over winning the league cup any day! You say our season is over and yours isn't, yet ye're fighting for a place (for the first time) in a competition that we've been in every season since Wenger took over and will do so again this season. Like I said your retorts were reactionary but, unless you actually have something better to come back with, just leave it!

Quite simply, no.

If you have a problem with that you're welcome to join the rest of the Goon circle jerk and launch into one at me, otherwise step away from the whole thing.

It's called a bit of slagging, and if you're too precious to take that then maybe football isn't your thing after all.

L'prof

therecklessone wrote: »

Quite simply, no.

If you have a problem with that you're welcome to join the rest of the Goon circle jerk and launch into one at me, otherwise step away from the whole thing.

It's called a bit of slagging, and if you're too precious to take that then maybe football isn't your thing after all.

I can give and take a bit of slagging, you got a bit but didn't make a very good attempt at giving it. These are retorts I've heard numerous times from United fans where they do actually sting a bit. Just not from a Spurs fan. Anyway, this is where I bow out. No interest in this thread any more!

therecklessone

jasonorr wrote: »

I can give and take a bit of slagging, you got a bit but didn't make a very good attempt at giving it. These are retorts I've heard numerous times from United fans where they do actually sting a bit. Just not from a Spurs fan. Anyway, this is where I bow out. No interest in this thread any more!

Your message appears to be that that "lowly" clubs like Spurs should know their place and keep themselves to themselves while the big boys slug it out.

I suggest you untwist your panties before you do yourself a mischief.

Bye now.

cson

Has St Totteringhams Day passed yet btw?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=St.%20Totteringham's%20Day

Jesus, a spurs fan slagging an Arsenal fan about lack of silverware.

I've seen it all now.

L'prof

therecklessone wrote: »

Your message appears to be that that "lowly" clubs like Spurs should know their place and keep themselves to themselves while the big boys slug it out.

I suggest you untwist your panties before you do yourself a mischief.

Bye now.

Your deductive reasoning is way off the mark.

therecklessone

rarnes1 wrote: »

Jesus, a spurs fan slagging an Arsenal fan about lack of silverware.

I've seen it all now.

How's that league challenge going for you lot?

And Jase old son, I thought you were finished with the thread

Paleface

jasonorr wrote: »

Your powers of perception are way off the mark.

I think he's just way off the mark in general!

L'prof

therecklessone wrote: »

How's that league challenge going for you lot?

And Jase old son, I thought you were finished with the thread

You're an idiot, I am now!

therecklessone

cson wrote: »

Has St Totteringhams Day passed yet btw?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=St.%20Totteringham's%20Day

Nope.

Question for you: do you really want to draw attention to how all you have to look forward to is finishing ahead of Spurs in the league?

therecklessone

jasonorr wrote: »

You're an idiot, I am now!

Haha, think you might be done for a while.

Bye now.

cson

therecklessone wrote: »

Nope.

Question for you: do you really want to draw attention to how all you have to look forward to is finishing ahead of Spurs in the league?

Couldn't give a ****e to be honest. The Tiny Tots are the local rivals and anything we get up on them is worth celebrating. Same goes for yourselves too; I'm sure that DVD will be a bestseller.

You can bleat on about this trophies nonsense til the cows come home but it'll always be pot-kettle-black. Unless you infer that we should be winning more trophies because we're a bigger club than Spurs?

Royale with Cheese

Arsenal are teh bestest.

Spurs suck.

therecklessone

cson wrote: »

You can bleat on about this trophies nonsense til the cows come home but it'll always be pot-kettle-black. Unless you infer that we should be winning more trophies because we're a bigger club than Spurs?

No, simply inferring it's been five years since you won anything.

keano_afc

Janey, what did I start?

cson

therecklessone wrote: »

No, simply inferring it's been five years since you won anything.

When's the last time you won anything more significant than the Kiddies Cup etc etc etc.

We could go on for hours to be honest but I wouldn't give a spud like yourself the pleasure tro. You surprise me to be honest, because you're generally an insightful poster by and large and one that I thought would have been above this petty ****e. I lowered myself to it as well but then again I am a Goon aren't I? :pac:

Spiritoftheseventies

Was wondering why this thread was so busy

therecklessone

cson wrote: »

We could go on for hours to be honest but I wouldn't give a spud like yourself the pleasure tro. You surprise me to be honest, because you're generally an insightful poster by and large and one that I thought would have been above this petty ****e. I lowered myself to it as well but then again I am a Goon aren't I? :pac:

I lowered myself to the level of others, when the discussion raises itself to an adult level again I will return to normal service.

Not having petty sh1te slung at us without reply.

p.s. football is all about winning, nobody remembers 2nd place

Spiritoftheseventies

therecklessone wrote: »

No, simply inferring it's been five years since you won anything.

To be fair not that important what arsenal have won. Arsenal were absolutely awful to watch under Graham and even before that. Wenger has transformed them into one of the most attractive teams on this planet.

Pepe LeFrits

You're all coming across as a bunch of big girls blouses.

therecklessone

Spiritoftheseventies wrote: »

Wenger has transformed them into one of the most attractive teams on this planet.

Do they award medals for that?

cson

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

You're all coming across as a bunch of big girls blouses.

Yore ma will be coming across to mine tonight with her big girls blouse.

/close thread