Arsenal -v- Tottenham Hotspur (match thread)

saffomehlik

Mullo76 wrote: »

Hope I am wrong but I am more with Micks thinking on this one. Perhaps not 4-0 but I expect us to be beaten easily. We will prob score but I think we are so ropey and leave so much space at the back and this will play right into their hands. Going to say 3-1 to them but as I say hope I am wrong.

Im an Arsenal fan and i have ta say this is not the carling cup. Arry will have them up for it. With Chelsea not playing till later, Arsenal have a chance to go top, therefore, Arsenal will be tetchy and scared... its in our nature to choke when we need balls... i want the win, i see a draw...

Ormus

why is everyone trying to predict the score? surely its the result that matters, the score is pure guesswork

also i can't understand anyone saying we have no chance and are gonna lose 4-0.....i mean there is constructive criticism and there is sheer negativity.....i think its gonna be a very tough one and who knows, maybe we will come out the wrong end of a hammering, but how can you say any team with bale, vdv and modric has no chance?.....even more so how can you say that when its the team you are supposed to support?

i'm not saying that people should pretend they think we will win even if they don't believe it, but try to be a bit balanced, and if all you wanna do is put spurs down then maybe keep it to yourself or don't call yourself a supporter

larry1

Defoe named in the squad :-)

Balfie

larry1 wrote: »

Defoe named in the squad :-)

Although Defoe is back in the squad, I only see him getting a run out of about 10 or 15 mins, unless something happens to either Pav or Crouch and he has no choice other than to play him for longer, I'm guessing the line up is gonna be Crouch and Van Der Varrt again, and maybe Crouch coming off at the end of the game, who knows.

Definatly good to see the lil fella back tho!

Lennon is back too according to 'Arry. Was traning today. Also Daws is starting back with ball kicking today so its looking good for him too.

They are taking time with King tho, Niko is out too after taking a knock in the game for Croatia. (Even tho he scored 2 against Malta mid week, I didnt see him getting a run out anyways.)

mickman

Ormus wrote: »

why is everyone trying to predict the score? surely its the result that matters, the score is pure guesswork

also i can't understand anyone saying we have no chance and are gonna lose 4-0.....i mean there is constructive criticism and there is sheer negativity.....i think its gonna be a very tough one and who knows, maybe we will come out the wrong end of a hammering, but how can you say any team with bale, vdv and modric has no chance?.....even more so how can you say that when its the team you are supposed to support?

i'm not saying that people should pretend they think we will win even if they don't believe it, but try to be a bit balanced, and if all you wanna do is put spurs down then maybe keep it to yourself or don't call yourself a supporter

im signing off this forum, its gone way too judgemental for my liking. I cant even make a post on what i think the score will be without people jumping down my throat for not being a spurs supporter (what rubbish) and for representing all whats wrong the game (absolute rubbish)

ormus - you also seem to think that just cos we support spurs we have to go around singing from the rooftops that we will win at the emirates. Me saying we will lose 4-0 has nothing to do with me being a spurs fan, its what i think will happen based on what i mentioned in an earlier post.

anyway good luck to everyone on here. I wont be posting again

Shammy

mickman wrote: »

im signing off this forum, its gone way too judgemental for my liking. I cant even make a post on what i think the score will be without people jumping down my throat for not being a spurs supporter (what rubbish) and for representing all whats wrong the game (absolute rubbish)

ormus - you also seem to think that just cos we support spurs we have to go around singing from the rooftops that we will win at the emirates. Me saying we will lose 4-0 has nothing to do with me being a spurs fan, its what i think will happen based on what i mentioned in an earlier post.

anyway good luck to everyone on here. I wont be posting again

Its a forum mate , there are always going to be people jumping down other peoples throat , just because its an opinion. Dont sweat it.

I'm not going to predict the score, i dont expect spurs to come away with anything , but the one thing i've learnt is to never bet on them and never bet against them

COYS

Springheeljim

Since both teams are running on scraps as far as defense goes I don't think we'll be looking at a total of no less than 4 goals tomorrow.

Anyway, does Mayes show Saturday games? Is there any possibility of watching a Saturday game in Dublin?

Bodie Doyle

Why not? I mean seriously we can go there and get a result. We beat them at the Lane last season. Their home record is shaky this season so far. The game in the Carling Cup is fairly irrelevant because we put out a second string while they had a host of their first teamers playing ( and they still only beat us in extra time).
Also JD is back and Lennon may even get a run. We have as many quality attacking players as they do. I think if our defence can cope then we have a good chance. This game will be make or break for Gallas - play well and don't concede and its happy days for Gallas and the Tottenham faithful. If he is at fault for any goals he will be slaughtered.

Ormus

Ormus wrote: »

i'm not saying that people should pretend they think we will win even if they don't believe it

Quote from Mickman:
"ormus - you also seem to think that just cos we support spurs we have to go around singing from the rooftops that we will win at the emirates"

hmmm.......

SuprSi

Can't see us getting anything there to be honest. The key thing to palying away is to avoid conceding more than a goal or two. I sort of expect us to score, but I also expect us to concede more than 1 goal. They'll have most of the possession, and for large parts will pin us back in our own half. 3 - 0/1 is what I'm expecting.

ziedth

I think we'll score, maybe even first but IMHO they will take us apart in the end. I'm going 3-1.

Mullo76

Springheeljim wrote: »

Since both teams are running on scraps as far as defense goes I don't think we'll be looking at a total of no less than 4 goals tomorrow.

Anyway, does Mayes show Saturday games? Is there any possibility of watching a Saturday game in Dublin?

will be on in all pubs. Its the 12.45 kick off on sky sports.

mushykeogh

Newcastle went there and won. Its doable if we have the right attitude. Get to half time nil nil and the pressure builds on them.

larry1

Mullo76 wrote: »

will be on in all pubs. Its the 12.45 kick off on sky sports.

The Step Inn in Stepaside are debuting their new 3D tv :-)

Kold

We play best against teams willing to play football. Hopefully nobody f*cks up though.

SuprSi

larry1 wrote: »

The Step Inn in Stepaside are debuting their new 3D tv :-)

Really? Do they hand out glasses there or would you have to bring your own? I might have to pop along for a look.

larry1

SuprSi wrote: »

Really? Do they hand out glasses there or would you have to bring your own? I might have to pop along for a look.

Here's what they say on their Facebook page so get there early or don't bother going home like me

http://www.facebook.com/TheStepInn

Hatch99

mickman wrote: »

im signing off this forum, its gone way too judgemental for my liking. anyway good luck to everyone on here. I wont be posting again

Mick, everyone has an opinion, that's what makes every heated discussion so interesting. Walking away is silly, but if thats what you want to do, go ahead, but think about it, this is a great group of lads, would be a pity to lose it over something so trivial..

2nd Row Donkey

Wife >> 'Are you coming up to bed? it's nearly midnight."

Husband "No yet, this is important ... somebody on the internet is wrong!".

:D:D

Don't sweat it lads, is there anything more pointless then arguing with a stranger on the net.

2nd Row Donkey

Anyway back to the game in hand.

I've chasnged my mind a little. I think we have a chance of a result. Obviously a clean sheet is out of the question. Its just a case of us out scoring them. It might come down to who has the better keeper on the day.

yidweiser

Ladies and Gents, I'd like to say we are all Spurs supporters and as such have seen good and bad times.
These are happy days to be a Spurs fan so lets stick together and let the good times roll even if we differ in opinions.
I mean I still watch Dunphy on the box and half the time I don't even agree with him, but I like to hear his side of the story:)

We are going to score late on to win 3-2.
I think this will be one of the best derby's since the Sheri/Armstrong days:D

Pav should bang one in .......cool as like in front of goal.
VDV with the winner ............immense player.
Modric will pull the strings and get one from a rebound.

Hopefully no silly peno's.
Arry will have them super charged.
If we can settle early, we can turn the screw.
Big pressure on Arsenal.
I just feel we can do these.
Believe.

COYS:)

ruiseal

yidweiser wrote: »

Ladies and Gents, I'd like to say we are all Spurs supporters and as such have seen good and bad times.
These are happy days to be a Spurs fan so lets stick together and let the good times roll even if we differ in opinions.
I mean I still watch Dunphy on the box and half the time I don't even agree with him, but I like to hear his side of the story:)

We are going to score late on to win 3-2.
I think this will be one of the best derby's since the Sheri/Armstrong days:D

Pav should bang one in .......cool as like in front of goal.
VDV with the winner ............immense player.
Modric will pull the strings and get one from a rebound.

Hopefully no silly peno's.
Arry will have them super charged.
If we can settle early, we can turn the screw.
Big pressure on Arsenal.
I just feel we can do these.
Believe.

COYS:)

Nothing like a bit of positivity. Well said, John.:D

irelandspurs

win 1-0 coys

everdead.ie

Pav starts Lennon returns

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Loving the name Yidweiser..!

Gomes
Hutton Kaboul Gallas BAE
Lennon Jenas Modric Bale
VDV
Pav
(beat yeh to it everdead:eek::p)

everdead.ie

By the way...William Gallas is our captain today...

ziedth

Not a bad team.

Think I'd prefer Crouch though.

Antisocialiser

any streams chaps?x

Shammy

nasri and gallas didnt shake hands.....

nasri got caught by gallas's hand in the first couple of seconds , it looked accidental

I cant get to see it so i'm just viewing the comments here http://live.skysports.com/LiveCentre/teamtalk/live.html

Shammy

1-0 nasri :mad: