Spurs V Swansea

Mullo76

Despite the heartbreak of last Sunday (think I would be use to it at this stage but it never gets easier) we are motoring fairly well. This is a game we should win at home, no excuses. Hopefully Parker gets a few mins at the end when we are 3 up

mickman

Swansea are on a good run (except for last game) but i think we should win also - looks like parker will make the bench for this one

Lets hope Caulker listens to Lloris when he comes for a cross this time - he has cost us two goals recently and possible 3 points against everton because he wasnt listening.

Hatch99

Mullo76 wrote: »

Despite the heartbreak of last Sunday (think I would be use to it at this stage but it never gets easier) we are motoring fairly well. This is a game we should win at home, no excuses. Hopefully Parker gets a few mins at the end when we are 3 up

If we win the next 2 home games, it will set us up well for the 2 televised games over xmas. Hope we go 442, bale and lennon out wide, JD and Ade and have a go. COYS

Gianangelo

Swansea's excellent run was brought to an abrupt halt by Norwich, who defeated them 3-4 on Saturday.

Good news for us: Swansea leak goals.
Bad news for us: Swansea score goals.

Given the heartbreak of last week, I hope AVB works on our defence in training, particularly in the latter stages of the game.

We leak far too many goals in the late stages.

BAE and Parker can't return quick enough, in my opinion. Our back four have been doing well, but fatigue is starting to creep in, especially given the Europa League matches.

eoinola

must win game no doubt about it -

...but does anyone else agree the policy of rotating keepers backfired so much v Everton. On course for a huge away win then caulker doesnt listen to lloris - bang bang game lost. But in fairness to culker - having played in front of friedel, lloris and cudicini this year he has been used to just clearing ball rather than waiting for the keeper. Friedal doesnt come out for balls at all to be fair and lloris does alot - defenders need consistency and there has been very little of it thus far...and when a defenders isnt sure - he just clears!!!! ...anyway on to Swansea!!!

mickman

eoinola wrote: »

must win game no doubt about it -

...but does anyone else agree the policy of rotating keepers backfired so much v Everton. On course for a huge away win then caulker doesnt listen to lloris - bang bang game lost. But in fairness to culker - having played in front of friedel, lloris and cudicini this year he has been used to just clearing ball rather than waiting for the keeper. Friedal doesnt come out for balls at all to be fair and lloris does alot - defenders need consistency and there has been very little of it thus far...and when a defenders isnt sure - he just clears!!!! ...anyway on to Swansea!!!

yes this is true but they should have done this in training. surely the coach told the CB's that llors will come out of his goal and to let him take the ball if they hear a shout - or is that asking too much of the coaches ??

tippspur

My first visit to the Lane for this season so hoping to bring home the 3 points,I think we should do it.

kensutz

Any word on Bale returning or is he still out for this one?

Devo from Dublin

Id go with....

Hugo

Walker Vertonghen Caulker BAE

Sandro Dembele


Lennon Dempsey Bale

Adebayor.

Giving Adebayor a chance to play from the start and warn him, he's got to take his chance from the start... if hes not doing the business, bring on JD who will be chomping at the bit, and will start every other game over the xmas period.
Sandro will get his long overdue rest in and around 70 mins i feel.
Backing us to win 4-1.

Caulker 1st goal (old team)... always happens..i encourage you all to throw a sneaky 5r on him..about 25/1.

mushykeogh

kensutz wrote: »

Any word on Bale returning or is he still out for this one?

Still out for another week i believe.

Hatch99

Andre Villas-Boas reports that Scott Parker could return to action against Swansea on Sunday.

The midfielder has been out all season with Achilles trouble but having played 90 minutes for our Under-21s against Sunderland on Monday and trained this week, Andre revealed there is ‘a possibility’ he'll be back in the frame for the 1.30pm kick-off at the Lane.
There is further good news on Michael Dawson, who trained with the team on Friday after picking up a hamstring injury at Fulham on December 1.
However, Andre said that Gareth Bale, who also suffered a hamstring problem in the same match at Craven Cottage, was ‘very unlikely’ to be involved.
Andre said: “Michael trained today with the team and is back after his muscle injury against Fulham. That was important for him and he now has another training session tomorrow to be back in contention.
“Scott Parker has made a good recovery and there is certainly a possibility he could be involved.
“Gareth Bale is not an impossible scenario, but it’s very unlikely he’ll be involved.
“Benoit Assou-Ekotto is still further off, but he has joined the team (in training this week). As soon as he is match fit, he will be involved.”
Younes Kaboul (knee) remains sidelined.

Leinstersqspur

@SpursOfficial: Our starting team today: Lloris, Walker, Gallas, Vertonghen, Naughton, Lennon, Sandro, Dembele, Dempsey, Adebayor & Defoe #COYS

Parker on the bench along with Friedel, Caulker, Livermore, Huddlestone, Townsend, Sigurdsson

Happy to see Vertz at CB with two natural full backs, shame for Caulker to miss out, can't wait to see Scotty get on around 70! COYS!

SuprSi

Somewhat surprised that Gallas starts ahead of Caulker but happy that Vertz reverts to his favoured position.

Leinstersqspur

Unlucky not to be one up, we're pressing well..

PogMoThoin

Dempsey is playing well, he's now linking up superbly with everyone. He's come a long way

davycc

Coys great pressure so far we need to make it count!

SuprSi

So much pressure and possession but just lacking the cutting edge.

davycc

Speaking of ex players scoring Id almoost put money on Routledge scoring today if we get sloppy-which we invariably do..lets just hope were 3 up at that stage & its just a 89th min consolation for em..

SuprSi

How the **** are we not ahead! Some strike by Walker

davycc

what a rocket from walker..

SuprSi

Lennon has been great until it comes to either the shot or final pass, where he's been rubbish

Leinstersqspur

Yep Lennon's final ball has been abysmal..

Except for goals it's been a very good performance, now is the test for AVB, were camped in their half we just need to unlock the door! COYS!

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Walker having another piss poor game, the rest playing quite well, Lennon has been alright imo. Gallas has had to do nothing yet. Very unlucky that we're not ahead.

davycc

gallas turned inside out by routledge.. almost 0-1!

SuprSi

FFS Walker!! Take a touch, pass it, something other than shooting on the run.

SuprSi

Woohoo Jan!!

franktheplank

Go on COYS

davycc

Jan!!!!!!!!!!! right foots not just for standing on then..

markesmith

Lovely finish by Vert...he's got a lot to his game. Top 4 with a bullet!

davycc

5mins injury time lets see this out please!

davycc

scotty on for dembele who picked up a knock..

welcome back scotty much missed