So much better when Wanyama came off and Alli paired with Dier. The Dier/Wanyama combo doesn't seem to work. Dembele's return solves it, regardless.
Was Geoff Cameron off his game, coming across the pond as he did after Tuesday's game? I'd hate to see our one goddamn PL outfield starter start getting blamed for stuff.Lovely 4-0 thrashing of Stoke.
So much better coordinated today -- Eriksen's two assists were exceptional, and Son makes a real difference in keeping the team wide and flowing. Stoke's backline was perpetually a step behind.
I actually thought Cameron played well. At least relative to his peers. He was aggressive, tried to push forward and make things happen.Was Geoff Cameron off his game, coming across the pond as he did after Tuesday's game? I'd hate to see our one goddamn PL outfield starter start getting blamed for stuff.
Eric Dier has signed a new contract committing him to Tottenham until 2021. The 22-year-old midfielder has established himself among the club’s key players in his two seasons and also become a regular in the England team.
http://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2016/9/20/12983006/tottenham-hotspur-harry-kane-ankle-ligament-injury-out-eight-weeksThe Mirror’s John Cross is reporting that Kane will miss 8 weeks with ankle ligament damage after a challenge against Sunderland in Spurs’ 1-0 Premier League Win at White Hart Lane. That’s the bad news. The good news is that his ankle isn’t broken, which would’ve resulted in a much longer injury layoff.
Aaron was loyal and true, but don't go crazy. Didn't go at defenders enough.The greatest Englishman since Churchill, or at least Lennon, is out for 8 weeks.
I thought he was talking about JohnAaron was loyal and true, but don't go crazy. Didn't go at defenders enough.
VJ's time, we'll see what we've got.
Separately, Dele just inked a new deal. 6 years, he's got to be at 50-60k / week. This on the heels of increased deals for Dier and Erikssen and Winks
They beat Monaco they really should be through.Now on to Monaco.
Winks really did look the part. Very impressive performance for the young man.The Harrys will lead us.
I guess I don't understand saving Vertonghen when he is your best available CB. Walker also seems like he should be an automatic selection in the biggest matches. And what about Eriksen?No Walker and no Verts. (Verts saved for LB with Rose suspended and Davies injured for Saturday)
Beyond that, it was their best. And they weren't good enough... again in Europe.
He said he wasn't sure those guys could go 90 today after the game Saturday and Chelsea this weekend, and he didn't want to burn subs on defenders.I guess I don't understand saving Vertonghen when he is your best available CB. Walker also seems like he should be an automatic selection in the biggest matches. And what about Eriksen?
Eh. Kane only played in one of those games, a 2-1 loss to AS Monaco, a game the Spurs had something like 65% possession, a 15-6 shot advantage, a 6-2 on target advantage, and 11 corners to 0 for AS Monaco. Danny Rose missed that game due to injury, and we also had Carter-Vickers on the bench. We were short, but outplayed them, but as happens in soccer...lost a one goal game.Are the CL performances at Wembley just results of the general injury/form situation, or do we think it's a worrying leading indicator for the full season they'll need to spend there?
That's makes more sense I guess.He said he wasn't sure those guys could go 90 today after the game Saturday and Chelsea this weekend, and he didn't want to burn subs on defenders.
Too many injuries. Get healthy, maybe do some damage in Europa and concentrate on Top 4.
Dembele was good in the first half, he, Ali, Walker and Wanyama really pushed the ball forward in the first 30 minutes and made Spurs the superior team. A tough loss indeed especially because at the start they were playing some of their best football of the season; but I think the tires legs of having to play Monaco hurt them and the speed of guys like Moses began to cut them up.Disappointing result, of course, especially on the heels of the embarrassing performance in the CL. But a close loss at Chelsea is not a crime, and for a positive sign I'll take away the play of N'Koudou who has fantastic control and works hard. Kane also was strong on the ball.
I thought Dembele didn't have his best game, though I only saw the second half...
Mostly this is schedule effects. They've won 4 of 5, but 3 of those were home games against Swansea, Hull and Burnley. Yesterday was a quality away victory against a good team, but the margin was padded by Southampton going down to 10 men.Spurs seem to be playing better, scoring 9 goals in their last 3 games, and only allowing 3 in their last 6 in all competitions, and getting their GD up to 3rd in the league.
Lamela should be back soon, so they're approaching full health.
Definitely, but after so many draws early in the season, and only scoring 0 or 1 goals against Everton, Palace, Sunderland, West Brom, Bournemouth, and Leicester it's nice to see them start to find the net more often.Mostly this is schedule effects. They've won 4 of 5, but 3 of those were home games against Swansea, Hull and Burnley. Yesterday was a quality away victory against a good team, but the margin was padded by Southampton going down to 10 men.
Sources tell Press Association Sport that Spurs have accepted a basic offer of around £5 million for Carroll but want the overall deal to be worth around £9m when add-ons are included.
That is more than the bid Swansea have currently put on the table but talks are ongoing, with both clubs confident a resolution will be found.
Very entertaining game. That Wycombe striker looks like a linebacker. Holy hell.Crazy win at the FA Cup over Wycombe. Spurs down to 10 men after Poch burned his three subs before seeing Trippier get hurt. Wanderers promptly take advantage of Trippier's vacated area to take a 3-2 lead with seven minutes left... but Allli gets the equalizer in the 89th minute, and Son gets a game-winner in the 97th.
Edit: I didn't see the game yet, but Cameron Carter-Vickers got a full match in. Sadly he conceded a penalty leading to an early Wycombe goal.
That's Adebayo Akinfenwa. He's nicknamed the Beast, and got some attention by being rated the strongest player in the FIFA video games (can bench press 200kg). He's played for a bunch of League One and League Two sides, and scored for AFC Wimbledon against Liverpool (the club he supports) in the FA Cup a couple years ago.Very entertaining game. That Wycombe striker looks like a linebacker. Holy hell.