Ten Goals In Two Games

Would be surprised if i saw King at the centre again this week, more likely Corluka brought into the centre and possibly Zok brought back. Would also like to see Bale brought back even though BAE wasn't bad wednesday night...

Overall, with the way pompey are currently playing i am optimistic , i'd go along with your 2-1 HH

COYS

Totally agree on Gomes. I remember one terrific shot that I think Martins took. With Gomes positioning and handling he just took it calmly. With Robinson it might have been a goal with everyone saying the goalie had no chance. The guy made one mistake against Villa. I remember Robinson making 3 in the same game last year. Pompey generally don't play well against Spurs - but then again neither did Sunderland. I reckon if we score first, we should be ok. I also really hope Bale starts at left back

oh no, when people start getting bullish on spurs results things fall apart...although i would love to see our boys take a stick to Sol and Kaboul! they could line up with kaboul, judas, pamarot at the back...more leaky ex-spurs!

2-1 to spurs sounds good HH

Pompey are without Diarra, Diop, Davies & Krancjar so there midfield is looking weak. Their defending against Citeh and Chelsea was nothing short of terrible and I really hope we can profit from the obvious panic that seems to be running through their back 4 at present.

Pav IMO will cause plenty of problems for Pompey, he won't be bullied either (just ask Collocini!)
Bale needs to start at LB and Gio should start behind Pav, without Diarra as the CDM Gio will be given plenty of space to whizz around and cause problems.
Corluka to start at CB with Woody & Gunter to get a go at RB.
O'Hara - should keep his place, this game last year was his breakthrough game and after his performance against Toon he will be bang up for it.

COYS!!

Gomes is a fantastic, positive goalkeeper... he does so much more than Robbo... he's so quick off his line, which alleviates pressure on the back four.... and his punching is fantastic, not shoddy. If he doesn't feel comfortable catching it, he takes no chances and cleans it out!

As for the result... i fear defoe haunts us, and i dont blame him... 3-1 Tottenham.

Have to agree with your comments on Woodgate - he is superb. We haven't got a chant/song for him but if anyone is old enough to remember the film "Rollerball" the hero was Jonathon played by James Caan. The crowd in the film bayed Jon-ath-on...Jon-ath-on. Somehow this fits better than "there's only one jonny woodgate". See attached link on utube. It's the final scene of the film.

LINK

Reply to Bruxie:

Have to agree with your comments on Woodgate - he is superb. We haven't got a chant/song for him but if anyone is old enough to remember the film "Rollerball" the hero was Jonathon played by James Caan. The crowd in the film bayed Jon-ath-on...Jon-ath-on. Somehow this fits better than "there's only...

"Woodys a Star" from Toy Story would seem to be the obvious contender.

Reply to Bruxie:

Have to agree with your comments on Woodgate - he is superb. We haven't got a chant/song for him but if anyone is old enough to remember the film "Rollerball" the hero was Jonathon played by James Caan. The crowd in the film bayed Jon-ath-on...Jon-ath-on. Somehow this fits better than "there's only...

Your idea if put into practise, coul rival the YIDS! chant for erie effect. Good work. How the hell do we 'launch' a new song at The Lane?

Does it have to go before a secret committee in the bogs of the Bell & Hare?

Lawrenson has got us to lose. Good. The twat hasn't called one of our results correctly so far.

Reply to HarryHotspur:

Reply to Bruxie:

Have to agree with your comments on Woodgate - he is superb. We haven't got a chant/song for him but if anyone is old enough to remember the film "Rollerball" the hero was Jonathon played by James Caan. The crowd in the film bayed Jon-ath-on...Jon-ath-on. Somehow this fits better than "there's only...

Your idea if put into practise, coul rival the YIDS! chant for erie effect. Good work. How the hell do we 'launch' a new song at The Lane?

Does it have to go before a secret committee in the bogs of the Bell & Hare?

I just watched the clip. I forgot the goosebumps that came free with the scene.

I may also submit for your perusal something along the lines of Jesus Christ Superstar, ('jonathan. superstar. whereever there are clearances there you are' etc etc, ad infinitum) or Defenders of the Spurs to the choon of Defenders of the Earth, if only to worm in the line 'enemies crumble in fear and confusion'; potentially one of the finest lines ever sung in cartoon history.

This is interesting>>>

LINK

Now I know its by no means certain that UEFA Cup football will be ours next season but this will be a change to the norm!

Nunchucks - Great idea. Get this going and make it in a low tone. As Harry says, this will have the right effect. Some of the other clubs in Europe do it well (listen to the Turks). Lets make this happen.

Possible starting 11 for the weekend...

-----------------Gomes-----------------

Gunter-----Corluka-----Woodgate----Bale

-----------------O'Hara----------------

Bentley-----Jenas-----Modric-----Lennon

------------------Pav------------------

Defence speaks for itself, originally going to put Zok in but Gunter would seem to be the more sensible option

O'Hara at DM, maybe not the most gifted footballer but wears his heart on his sleve, always gives 100% and not shy to stick the leg in

bring back in Bentley on the right with Lennon on the left (where he was playing when crossed for Pav's goal) and Jenas and Modric behind Pav

Was going to have leenon on the right with gio on the left but so far gio has played better coming into a match late on when the opposition are tired and he can run at them.....

Reply to jamiespurs:

This is interesting>>>

LINK

Now I know its by no means certain that UEFA Cup football will be ours next season but this will be a change to the norm!

Winning the ultimate UEFA cup to go with winning the inaugural would be quite a feat. Winning the inaugural Europa league would be good too, but I'd rather be challenging for the Champions league tbh.

What about Woody woody woody woody! to the tune of Ruby ruby ruby ruby by kaiser chiefs - i hate the song but would warm to it should it remind me of JW

Has anyone been correct to date in predicting Ramos' starting 11????? Its about as easy as predicting the numbers for tonights euro millions. Maybe i could buy the toon for £100m and use them as our feeder club..........

Chuckles

Good squad mate.

I was thinking that maybe we'd be better off with keeping Modric on the Bench and letting Gio start just behind Pav (as he played against Newcastle) But your idea about bringing him on later in the game (65-70mins) seems to make a bit more sense.

Gunter deserves a go at RB, he didn't do a thing wrong against Chelsea yet he found himself benched for the next game. O'Hara deserves to start ahead of Zok too. Good call, mate

Lets hope Ramos' 11 on Sunday resembles that one!

Agree with the Gomes posts, the guy is class! I said he'd be a Spurs legend after one game and I've seen nothing to change my mind. (although to be fair we've had some gash keepers so he's not up against much!).

As for BAE, out of the team now! People are saying he was ok against Newcastle, no he was rubbish!
The only thing he's ever had going for him is that he bombs forward, against Newcastle he didn't. Presumably he'd been told to sit back due to the number of times he's caught miles out of position. He didn't go forward which meant he wasn't exposed as much as normal. I've got a feeling htis was a tactical switch from Ramos as he seemed far more disciplined than normal. This is what confused people to thing he was better. He wasn't going forward, and after all that he was 100% to blame for our goal, school boy defending. Agree with the comments about Bale, for me he's a left back, he gets forward better from the deeper position. I think this is the reason he looked so poor on Wednesday.

I have no idea, Harry. I've had to have a lie down. The vision of a secret committee in a huddle in the Bell & Hare bogs has damaged me! Would you go in if you heard them practicing? They probably have an initiation ceremony early doors involving taking salts - somersaults - I think I've been in after them! And I certainly heard someone doing the Addams family theme for Gomes. Perhaps they thought we were buying Nesta?
If it was up to me I'd put the rollerball clip on the WHL screens. But that ain't gonna happen unless one of the corporate types finds some imagination and reads fansites - so it's up to readers and bloggers to pass the link on.

Very difficult to score against Gomes from long range which was easy to do against Robinson. Defoe will no doubt make several long range attempts on Sunday because he will be denied space and time to do so from close range. The Brazilian is now one of the best keepers in dealing with crosses and high balls and that would be effective solution to Crouch's height. Gomes however does need to establish more understanding with his four-man defence, particularly the two central defenders, when coming out to meet high aerial balls. The PL history of this encounter favours Tottenham and so it will be on Sunday by whatever scoreline.

Diop being injured is bad news for us as he is shockingly bad: one of the very few mistakes Harry has made. Diarra is a great player tho and we are bloody lucky he won't be around (if the info is correct).

If Ekotto, Zoks, Modric and a shoot-on-site Bentley appear on our team sheet, then even a back-from-the-very-dead Diop won't be able to save us.

If Ports lose this one, it'll be because Ramos played the right team; soemthing which looks unlikely right now....

Ports underestimated City; they won't underestmate us. The results mid-week mean nothing: it's the league that counts!

Berba's dad's a rapist, Berba's dad's a rapist,
Nah Nah Nah Nah. Nah Nah Nah Nah!!!!

One of the papers, can't remember which, reckons the Pompous line up will be similar to the one that played the Chelscum mid week. That team was (4-5-1):
James
Johnson, Pamarot, Distin, Hreidarsson;
Utaka, Mvuemba, Kaboul, Hughes, Belhadj;
Crouch.
Subs: Ashdown (g), Kanu, A Traore, Defoe, Wilson, D Traore, Little.

I can imagine that Defoe will start and given their death of midfield, Mr Redschnapps will play a 4-4-2. As for this touch and go about Diarra starting, there's no doubt in my mind he'll be amongst the starting 11. Nothing like a bit of mind games before the match eh?

Here's what i expect they'll play:
James
Johnson, Judas, Distin, Belhadj
Utaka, Diarra, Hughes/Kaboul, Traore
Crouch, Defoe

This is a match where we should, and have to, dominate the midfield. The absence of those usually delivering the service from their midfield should mean they will inevitably need to play route 1 to Crouch, with Defoe looking for knock ons. If we can stop Johnson and Belhadj on the wings, by keeping possession and shepherding Crouch out of the game we should be able to limit Defoe to pot shots from distance and multiple offsides.

They'll probably have Johnson and Belhadj pushing up the wings, possibly with Diarra/Kaboul trying to drop back when they do, which means we might have to thread passes through 5/6 in a crowded centre third. IMO we need to pass into the spaces opened up by their full backs and then convert these into shooting opportunities in the penalty area. For this reason I'd go with speed meisters rather than crosses into the box.

My starting 11:
--------------Gomes
Gunter----Charlie----Woody----Baler
-------Jenas---------- O'Hara
Lennon--------FC-----------Gio
----------------Bent

Subs: Sanchez, Zok, BAE, Thudd, Luka, Bentley, Pav

Pace and style to lead the line. Bent to start for Pav because he'll be fresher and will be starving after missing out midweek. Attacking support of Lennon, FC and Gio to run riot at Judas and Distin.

If King is fit...

- - - - - - - Gomes - - - - - - -
Corluka - Woodgate - King - Bale
Bentley - Jenas - Zokora - O'Hara
- - - - - Campbell - Bent - - - -

Otherwise switch Corluka for King and bring in Gunter.

Bench: GDS, Pav (he ain't fit enough to start), Modric (if fit), Lennon, Gunter (if King is fit), then whoever else to fill the other spots (except BAE!).

What about the Boula, Boula, Boula, Boulahruz song for Modric. The Dutch fans song it at the Euros. Obviously ours would be: Luka, Luka, Luka Luka Modric.

Reply to RJ1882:

Berba's dad's a rapist, Berba's dad's a rapist,
Nah Nah Nah Nah. Nah Nah Nah Nah!!!!

How about, to the tune of The Clash's Bank Robber:
"Berb's Daddy was a gang banger"

For reasons of taste and decency I'll stop there.

And, finally.... Euro 2016 will see the competation expanded to 24 teams. Allelullia I hear you proclaim. A glimmer of hope for the home nations to part-take in a major tournament. Fantastic

Trembles

What a bench! lol Personally I am giving up on trying to predict Ramos' starting 11. I liked Chuckles' idea about bringing Gio on for the last 20mins or so to rattle them. IMO O'Hara has to start. Would like to see Pav start too but we'll never know how tired he is after Wednesday night. Bents pace could be useful against Judas as he has lost his pace.

I reckon Diarra is injured and won't play. Thats because if he was going to risk him he would of done it in the cup against Chelsea.

Sunday will be interesting!!

what about Joe Kinnear at the toon, can it get any worse for the georgies???????

Joe Kinnear at the Toon, bless their poor souls.

Reply to chuckles:

Has anyone been correct to date in predicting Ramos' starting 11????? Its about as easy as predicting the numbers for tonights euro millions. Maybe i could buy the toon for £100m and use them as our feeder club..........

Not me that's for sure! But then I never had all the info to hand regarding fitness, performance in training etc.

£100m for the carToon army would be good. However, I can imagine the actual prices Ashley is trying to sell for is what's preventing a quick sale. Taxsin sold c*tteh for a measley £50m profit, Ashley seems to be trying to make £200m+.

As for a feeder club, who would we want from them? Only 2 come to mind at the moment...N'Zogbia (if trained properly could be immense) and Owen (a professional who intrinsically knows where the goal is - as long as we got him on a free).

Good lord!! I bet the samaritans are getting some brilliant calls up in Geordie town!

If they hated the 'Cockney Mafia' before they'll hate them even more now!

Joe Kinnear, I bet he's chuffed to bits with that one, he gets to go there, getting paid by the game, knows he doesn't have to produce results as he'll be out on his arse when the club is sold anyways!!!

The only people that lose in this one are Newcastle fans!

St James Park - Britains biggest Jongleurs!!!

Jamie, I doubt I'll ever have the same starting line up as JR. This was simply an exercise in who I'd like to play given recent performances etc. Just as long as we identify a game plan based on a full assessment of the opposition, then I'm happy. Woody mentioned that there was a definite game plan against the carTooners, and the same was obvious against Chelscum. Perhaps its the unknowns of the other 'lesser teams' that's got JR scratching his head?

Ref the bench...if there's something that has arguably improved this year is the quality we have on the bench. JR's favourie/best 11 haven't been identified yet, but regardless with the options we have on the bench (as long as Daws isn't there eh?) could probably win us games.

To get a song going at the Lane one needs to just go along, have plenty of beer and just sing the fecker when its quiet.
Like the guy last week who was singing the best Tom Huddlestone song I've ever heard in my life.

Reply to PLN:

To get a song going at the Lane one needs to just go along, have plenty of beer and just sing the fecker when its quiet.
Like the guy last week who was singing the best Tom Huddlestone song I've ever heard in my life.

how did it go?

Reply to jamiespurs:

Good lord!! I bet the samaritans are getting some brilliant calls up in Geordie town!

If they hated the 'Cockney Mafia' before they'll hate them even more now!

Joe Kinnear, I bet he's chuffed to bits with that one, he gets to go there, getting paid by the game, knows...

I thought that was a joke! Just seen it on the BBC. Roy/Greg/Joe Kinnear steering the ship. Now that's funny! The Titanic of football clubs...cue Celine Dion.

Trembly,

Not criticising my friend. I would put my prefered starting 11 up but it annoys me when he doesn't pick a good 11 after we all kind of agree on a side here. (know what I mean?)

The bench is good and very strong, However there are players that I obviously want rid of (Gilberto, BAE, Dawson)

Just for the hell of it I'm going for the same team as Chuckles had up earlier on:

-----------------Gomes-----------------

Gunter-----Corluka-----Woodgate----Bale

-----------------O'Hara----------------

Bentley-----Jenas-----Modric-----Lennon

------------------Pav------------------

I fully expect the side to look nothing like that come kick off on Sunday and I strongly reckon that Bent will play in place of Pav. But like I said that would be my choice!

Was the superman theme, and simply went.

Tom, tom tom tom tom, tom tom tom, tom, tom tom tom tom......HUDDLESTONE!!!!!

The guy sang it for about 5 minutes on his own, legend.

Trembly -

The geordies were banging on about 'steadying' the ship.

I have the feeling that Mike Ashley has sunk the fu*ker and the newcastle fans are the violin band just playing to the end!

You could argue that a ship at the bottom of the sea is "steady"

Steady, lifeless and a wreck!

Reply to chuckles:

Possible starting 11 for the weekend...

-----------------Gomes-----------------

Gunter-----Corluka-----Woodgate----Bale

-----------------O'Hara----------------

Bentley-----Jenas-----Modric-----Lennon
...

I bet they play BAE again instead of Gunter. Given portsmouth's lack of confidence in defence, I think it would be wise to attack early.Bringing on Gio instead of modric from the start would help do that. I'd like to see a role for FC too.

I hope we continue where Citeh and Chavski off and pelt pompey. I really hate Rsol.

Reply to jamiespurs:

Trembly,

Not criticising my friend. I would put my prefered starting 11 up but it annoys me when he doesn't pick a good 11 after we all kind of agree on a side here. (know what I mean?)

The bench is good and very strong, However there are players that I obviously want...

great minds think alike

Reply to BruceCastle:

Reply to chuckles:

Possible starting 11 for the weekend...

-----------------Gomes-----------------

Gunter-----Corluka-----Woodgate----Bale

-----------------O'Hara----------------

Bentley-----Jenas-----Modric-----Lennon
...

I bet they play BAE again instead of Gunter. Given portsmouth's lack of confidence in defence, I think it would be wise to attack early.Bringing on Gio instead of modric from the start would help do that. I'd like to see a role for FC too.

I hope we continue where Citeh and Chavski off...

I mean, were citeh and chnvski LEFT off

Reply to PLN:

To get a song going at the Lane one needs to just go along, have plenty of beer and just sing the fecker when its quiet.
Like the guy last week who was singing the best Tom Huddlestone song I've ever heard in my life.

This is not The Greatest Tom Huddlestone Song in the World, no.
This is just a tribute.
Couldn't remember The Greatest Tom Huddlestone Song in the World, no, no.
This is a tribute, oh, to The Greatest Tom Huddlestone Song in the World

If Diarra was not injured in training, then he'll start Sunday. Whoever suggested that Ports mid-week game v Chelsea was more important than Sunday's game v us is off their rocker! We will be in deep sh&t if Diarra starts and Zoks is DM.

Reply to PLN:

Was the superman theme, and simply went.

Tom, tom tom tom tom, tom tom tom, tom, tom tom tom tom......HUDDLESTONE!!!!!

The guy sang it for about 5 minutes on his own, legend.

LINK nice

Afternoon Gentlemen and assembled yid army.
So Jonathon Woodgate songs...to the tune of "Tequila"... Da da da da da da da da, da da da da da da da, da da da da da da da da, da da da da da da da, JONATHON WOODGATE!
I think it has all the ingredients of an instant classic...alright but the words are easy to learn?
Ram-alamadingdong will play Bent and Bentley I bet you... Love the Octopus, Corluka looking better every game, as I said the other night we've spun our side on it's axis this season, which is ultimately to say, we need to score less goals to win games. I think we'll win 0-2 on Sunday.

We got Hull, Stoke and Bolton next month for a banker 7 points: that will be 9 points from 8 games. If we lose Sunday, then we will go to Emirates end-Oct with 9 from 9 and will get nothing there under those dire circumstances.

However, if we can somehow win on Sunday, then we'll be set up for a real go at the gooners when that game comes round.

Sunday's game is a massive, MASSIVE game!

Reply to markymark:

We got Hull, Stoke and Bolton next month for a banker 7 points: that will be 9 points from 8 games. If we lose Sunday, then we will go to Emirates end-Oct with 9 from 9 and will get nothing there under those dire circumstances.

However, if we can somehow win on Sunday, then we'll be...

If only every game was a cup tie! We seem to show a bit more determination under those circumstances.

Reply to markymark:

We got Hull, Stoke and Bolton next month for a banker 7 points: that will be 9 points from 8 games. If we lose Sunday, then we will go to Emirates end-Oct with 9 from 9 and will get nothing there under those dire circumstances.

However, if we can somehow win on Sunday, then we'll be...

i had us down for a banker 4 points at the start of the season with 'boro and sunderland and look where that got us......

agree that we have to start this weekend, need to start getting some decent points on the table and moving up.

In the great words of Yazz "The Only Way Is Up"

I can't get excited about any of those lineups.

I would play:

-----------Gomes------------
-Corluka--Woody--King--Bale-
------------ODM-------------
Lennon--Harry--9_37--Trembly
------------JGM-------------

Benchwarmers: Bentley, J2S, PLN and James.

Can't be any less effective than some of the lineups that have already been wheeled out this season.

I'll take that as I'm recovering from an ankle knock. Impact sub will have to do.

Its a long road ahead.

I have to say I' thinking of knocking on the managers door on that one! I'm ready to go boss, I've been planning my revenge on Judas for years!!

A question for Harry: (please consider this as it is a serious question)

Would you back a decision to sack Ramos if we lost on Sunday?

Note: Hoddle was sacked with a 1-1-4 season-opening record. Jol survived a 1-1-4 season-opening record, but was sacked later on 1-4-5. Ramos currently has a 0-2-3 record!

Yeah MarkyMark, Defo!!!

We haven't won a trophy in months, Sack the board, sack everyone.

can we please stop with the ramos out comments until after sunday's game.

i for one believe that if we lose on saturday, which i'm pretty sure we won't, ramos should still be given time to find strongest 11 which he clearly hasn't been able to yet but the pressure will be on him

apologies, that should read "on sunday"

Do we have a song about Berbatov yet? Someone needs to write something quickly cos he is due some abuse. Something about his dad being a rapist would be ideal - please please please make it happen!

Your dad's a f*cking rapist..
To the tune of "you dont know what your doing"

Do do do, your daddy is a rapist.

Do you rape girls like your dad, do you rape girls like your dad.
To the tune of "Shall we sing a song for you"

Ber-Ba-Tov - when the girl says no, molest her.
"to the Van Pers*e tune obviously.

Proper chuffed to get in the squad although, I doubt I could match the quality or style of the merest flicker from a strand of Ginola's wavy locks.

A right footed left winger? What is the world coming to? I always seemed off balance crossing/shooting with my left peg, although it has to be said, I believe I can still boot the crap out of someone just as effectively as with my right. Little in the way of pace, but I can still sharpen my plastic studs if that helps?

Somehow the idea of 9_37 as a classy playmaker makes sense. And JGM as a no-nonsense old fashioned centre forward with lots of bite (and elbows) seems spot on.

Nun - in my mind, you'll be great as a pacy attacking midfielder again with lots of bite and presence.

I reckon BC as the manager (he likes a good raincoat and is spitting image of el general) and I'd have Ginge on as well, after all he did rather well last weekend.

To the old operatic Berbascum tune.....

Dirty Old man Berbatov
He didn't ask to have it off
What a dirty rapist scum
And his son is getting raped by Ferguson.

Reply to Trembly:

Reply to PLN:

Was the superman theme, and simply went.

Tom, tom tom tom tom, tom tom tom, tom, tom tom tom tom......HUDDLESTONE!!!!!

The guy sang it for about 5 minutes on his own, legend.

LINK nice

I was gonna ask what he sung. Genius!

Reply to Steven:

Do we have a song about Berbatov yet? Someone needs to write something quickly cos he is due some abuse. Something about his dad being a rapist would be ideal - please please please make it happen!

To the tune of Dusty Springfield's "Preacher man". It spooks me out a bit how easily those words fit..

Dimitar-tar was a rapist's son
And when his daddy would gang-bang hed come along
When they gathered round and started stalking
Thats when Dimi would start up wankin
A-through the back door they'd be spit-roasting
Then she'd scream into his eyes
Lord knows to his surprise

The only one who could ever reach her
Was the son of a rapist man
The only boy who could ever save her
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was, mmm, yes he was

sincerely hope the ex-player curse doesnt strike, anybody know how many ex-yids are playing in the prem this season, seems like were facing them weekly. COYS .

Reply to PLN:

I'll take that as I'm recovering from an ankle knock. Impact sub will have to do.

Its a long road ahead.

Partly that. Mostly because your infatuation with rapists unsettles the team.

I do love giving rapists a good kicking i must admit. I suppose at least I'll have less time on the pitch to get sent off.

---------GOMES
GUNTER-KING-WOODY-BALE
---------O'HARA
BENTLEY--MODRIC---LENNON
----------GIO
----------PAV

berbs old man said be an arsenal fan
i said fuck off, bollocks, youre a rapist.

Reply to TMWNN:

---------GOMES
GUNTER-KING-WOODY-BALE
---------O'HARA
BENTLEY--MODRIC---LENNON
----------GIO
----------PAV

cue Jenas debate.................

I'd like to remove my last post on the grounds that it could cost me my place in the starting 11. Also on reading them lyrics again, it leads to what seems a very very dark place...

I must admit to preferring genius like the superman hudd song PLN shared earlier to the vindictive ones like that for adebuywh*re.

Reply to Stu and White Army:

What about Woody woody woody woody! to the tune of Ruby ruby ruby ruby by kaiser chiefs - i hate the song but would warm to it should it remind me of JW

sounds a little homo-erotic to me. you may have trouble with the bloke next to you checking out your groin.

Reply to chuckles:

Reply to TMWNN:

---------GOMES
GUNTER-KING-WOODY-BALE
---------O'HARA
BENTLEY--MODRIC---LENNON
----------GIO
----------PAV

cue Jenas debate.................

Don't know 'bout you, but I'm fed up of everyone mass debating over Jenas.

Reply to Trembly:

Reply to chuckles:

Reply to TMWNN:

---------GOMES
GUNTER-KING-WOODY-BALE
---------O'HARA
BENTLEY--MODRIC---LENNON
----------GIO
----------PAV

cue Jenas debate.................

Don't know 'bout you, but I'm fed up of everyone mass debating over Jenas.

Ha ha. I see what you did there.

Reply to Nunchucks:

Reply to Trembly:

Reply to chuckles:

Reply to TMWNN:

---------GOMES
GUNTER-KING-WOODY-BALE
---------O'HARA
BENTLEY--MODRIC---LENNON
----------GIO
----------PAV

cue Jenas debate.................

Don't know 'bout you, but I'm fed up of everyone mass debating over Jenas.

Ha ha. I see what you did there.

i'm a bit slow on the old uptake, brain has shut down, thanks for pointing it out nun

I love Gomes....he must give the defence so much confidence...he comes for crosses he's off his line in a flash, couldn't be more different to Robbo.

Had to watch the Villa game on the box, away on business, but i hated the commentator going on about him being Brazilian (all Brazilian keepers are sh!t, of course!!) and being a extravert (why?? just because he throws the ball). They even mentioned the 'c' word........clown. Its such lazy thoughtless comment and it really pissed me off......and then he let that goal in which it just going to perpetuate the whole situation. But i love him, he's a winner.

As for Sunday, we all know what confidence, or a lack of it, can do for a team. So despite Pompey being a quality team, if we get an early goal, their confidence will be rocked and they'll be thinking, uh oh, here we go again. SO, there order of the day for me is NO ERRORS at the back , so no dawson in the team please!! and a Positive approach. Lets go at them and test their confidence....or is our confidence still not high enough to do this?? who knows. 2-1 to the Mighty Lilywhites COYS!

Its a damning verdict on Michael Dawson that to eradicate defensive errors everyone has realised that Dawson must not be let near the defence!

I said it before the season began and an awful lot of people were slagging me for it but Dawson is utter tripe and quite why and how he got a new contract at WHL has dumbfounded me. Lets hope that we flog him to Newcastle in January for more than the £4m we paid for him.

Just read this on the ESPN Soccernet website.

LINK

It appears that Bale has picked up a foot injury (i did hear that he went off and strapped an icepack to his foot on Wednesday night) Lets hope it was just a sore one and not a break/fracture! IMO Ramos was counting on Hutton & Bale to play a huge part in our tactics this season. The bad injury news is that Dawson IS FIT and back in full training! NOOOOO!

Guys, show some common sense:

When the papers say 'Spurs for Top 4' add the salt. When you read City 6 0 Ports and see teh headline 'Ports in crisis' dig a little deeper.

Ports have played Chel, Everton and City away & ManU and Mid at home and stand 4 points AHEAD of us in the table! We had 3 winnable games at home and Boro away.

Now they have US ay home. Honestly, now lads: who do you think is shittin?

Oh do shut up about Dawson. It'll be Woody and either Charlie or Dawson, I trust Ramos' judgement rather than a few keyboard cowboys.

Is your keyboard broken??

Devonshire - we've been getting more than our fair share of anti spurs commentary and press articles this season. Lets hope Karma pays a visit and we prove them wrong.

In homage to our new star keeper, and shoe in legend, heres a song written by someone previously:

Huerelho, he's a yido
Huerelho, he's a yido

still not sure what tune that's sung to though.

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Oh do shut up about Dawson. It'll be Woody and either Charlie or Dawson, I trust Ramos' judgement rather than a few keyboard cowboys.

No! I think Dawason is pants.

Bar tender get me a whiskey, a hussy and some oats for my horses.

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Oh do shut up about Dawson. It'll be Woody and either Charlie or Dawson, I trust Ramos' judgement rather than a few keyboard cowboys.

PLN

So you would you would be happy to see Dawson play on Sunday?

The very Michael Dawson that was to blame for Boro's 2 goals on the opening day? The very same Dawson that chose to shut his eyes and let Ashley Young walk past him against Villa? the very same Dawson that has been perpetually sh*tter as the past 18months have worn on?

When he first joined he was a gem, rough round the edges but a gem nonetheless. He's been found to be a piece of broken glass that we mistook for a diamond.

The boy is sh*t. Whoever gave him a contract extension needs their heads checking. However, it must be the same person that kept BAE on after 3 years of him doing absoloutely nothing apart from keep the physio busy!

Mass debating over Jenas to mass debating over Les. Is there no current spurs player that everyone is agreed on?

BC - interesting to see what your horses will do with the whiskey and a hussy Please do post the video...

Trembly

What side of the Dawson fence do you sit on?

HIT OR SHIT ??

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Mass debating over Jenas to mass debating over Les. Is there no current spurs player that everyone is agreed on?

BC - interesting to see what your horses will do with the whiskey and a hussy Please do post the video...

Sorrymate it's on a subscrition only site: northlondoncowgirlsridingdrunkstallionsforoats.net

In fairness, to not comment on how you see the games going - and dawson has been pants - is akin to watchin the games with your eyes closed, ears and brain shut off.

If all you wanna do is listen to what ramos says - a man who, no doubt, didnt know who 3/4 of our squad was a year ago - then go stuck your head up his arse and lick his nuts. and stop using your tongue for talkin...

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Trembly

What side of the Dawson fence do you sit on?

HIT OR SHIT ??

"Whilst he plays for us and continues to give us 100% I will back the boy and I genuinely hope that he realises his potential whilst he wears the lilywhite shirt." Anon.

Well, actually, this quote is not that anon. It was said just this morning by some guy in Glasgow.

Enough already with the Dawson assassination. The quote is honourable Spurism, whereas the constant reiteration of 'Dawson Shitness' less than five hours later isn't really.

I'm with you harry, I've been impressed by Gomes - he's even managed to start improving his kicking, which is probably the only area in which Robinson can claim the high ground.

Nice to see Pavly scoring for us as well, I feel a lot more positive about our prospects after seeing us play against Newcastle.

Yes, we still lack a bit of firepower, some CB cover and a top class DM, but maybe, just maybe, things are finally coming together.

Remember the collossal Dawson performance @ West Ham in the "nearly" game.

Looked like the jolly green giant he was so rough, still ploughed on though. Respect Earned & gratefully given from my perspective.

I'd urge people to lay off Daws.

Nunchucks

Yes I did write that quote and I'll stand by it. If Dawson plays on Sunday I'll want him to play well but I can tell you for certain that he won't.

I'll want him to play well as I do any player who wears the shirt on a match day but when the guy is as terrible as Dawson is at present. I'll be annoyed & angry that he has managed to get yet another start despite him being a pasty master of disaster.

The simple fact is that Jenas offers something to the team and IMO we look worse off when he doesn't play.

Dawson on the other hand is terrible, offers us nothing except for incompetency and the almost knowing fact that at some point during the game he'll cost us a goal.

JJ at present is doing his level best to drive the team on and encourage whereas Dawson must create more problems than he solves.

Simple really.

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Remember the collossal Dawson performance @ West Ham in the "nearly" game.

Looked like the jolly green giant he was so rough, still ploughed on though. Respect Earned & gratefully given from my perspective.

I'd urge people to lay off Daws.

He played well back then. I'll admit that season he was rather good & thats why I don't understand his rapid decent to the utter tripe that he is now.

But when was the last time you have watched a game and thought "Dawson played brilliantly today" or just before kick off seen the line-ups and though "Dawson will mark him out the game no problems!" ????

I bet it was a very very long time ago! I reckon at least a year, maybe even 18months.

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Reply to Grazza:

Remember the collossal Dawson performance @ West Ham in the "nearly" game.

Looked like the jolly green giant he was so rough, still ploughed on though. Respect Earned & gratefully given from my perspective.

I'd urge people to lay off Daws.

He played well back then. I'll admit that season he was rather good & thats why I don't understand his rapid decent to the utter tripe that he is now.

But when was the last time you have watched a game and thought "Dawson played brilliantly today" or just before kick off seen the...

So...I just want to be sure I understand; do you think Dawson is any good?

His weaknesses were masked when King was fitter a couple of seasons ago and when Robbo had an ounce of confidence. As soon as King was out for long stretches and Robbo had a meltdownm, Dawson was exposed: poor positioning and peripheral vision, choosing to pass back most of the time, even when there are options for a safe, short pass moving forward to the midfield. He has gone from bad to worse lately with his tendency to grab oppositions player's shirts in the box when he's lost their mark.

He's a liability. We're better off without him.

An individuals physiological makeup could be responsible here. Could it be that Dawson's body and mind work better with tomato ketchup and jellybeans? After all his body did pretty much go haywire after the new diet and fitness regime thrust upon him. My personal belief is that he has never been quite the same since that dodgy lasagne.

There are a variety of factors that one can collate to back up either argument. Whilst he has been relatively SHIT of late, I won't be the first one to HIT him for it. I simply urge that he works hard to regain his right to challenge for the position, and repay the faith given to him.

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An individuals physiological makeup could be responsible here. Could it be that Dawson's body and mind work better with tomato ketchup and jellybeans? After all his body did pretty much go haywire after the new diet and fitness regime thrust upon him. My personal belief is that he has never been...

Too late for that. We are in no position to start playing every lad gets a chance.

The Tottenham have to be more professional than that.

-------------Gomes
Gunter--Corluka--Woody--Ohara
-----------Zokora
Bentley-----Jenas------Lennon
--------Pav-------Bent

My Starting 11, since it appears Bale will be out. Even if he has a small knock I highly doubt they will risk further long term injury with only BAE/Gilberto as backups.

Ohara looked decent enough at LB last year, and also gives the team a decent left foot on set pieces.


Around 60/70 mins Gio goes in and Gunter sits, and Zokora goes back to right back. Not that Gunter deserves to be taken off, just this seems to be Ramos's tendency.

My issue is not that you dont rate him, it's that you seem to get a case of the big purple vein popping out whenever anyone mentions him.

Everyone has an opinion on our players which is fair do's, trying to force it upon the rest isnt.

---------Gomes
Gunter Corluka King BAE
------------O'Hara
----Bentley Gio! Jenas Lennon
-----------Pav
Subs: Dirty Sanchez, Gilberto, Thudd, Modric, FC, Bent

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---------Gomes
Gunter Corluka King BAE
------------O'Hara
----Bentley Gio! Jenas Lennon
-----------Pav
Subs: Dirty Sanchez, Gilberto, Thudd, Modric, FC, Bent

sorry, woody not king (he needs a rest!)

I reckon Superman may get a run in the middle, without Diarra they look a little soft centered. Man o' Steel should eat them alive.

I normally hate to say I told you so (not sure to whom though) but the unfit Diarra thing, total nonsense LINK Any money that he'll be starting for Redschnapps Pompous.

And who knew that Bentley was bonkers for conkers? LINK Go on Gio, show us a few tricks on Sunday please.

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-------------Gomes
Gunter--Corluka--Woody--Ohara
-----------Zokora
Bentley-----Jenas------Lennon
--------Pav-------Bent

My Starting 11, since it appears Bale will be out. Even if he has a small knock I highly doubt they will risk further long term injury with...

Swap young Aaron for Bentley and Gio for left wing and you've got yourself a deal.

Reply to Stu and White Army:

What about Woody woody woody woody! to the tune of Ruby ruby ruby ruby by kaiser chiefs - i hate the song but would warm to it should it remind me of JW

I like that.

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Reply to Trembly:

An individuals physiological makeup could be responsible here. Could it be that Dawson's body and mind work better with tomato ketchup and jellybeans? After all his body did pretty much go haywire after the new diet and fitness regime thrust upon him. My personal belief is that he has never been...

Too late for that. We are in no position to start playing every lad gets a chance.

The Tottenham have to be more professional than that.

BC

Taking a much wiser man than myself as inspiration, Confucious say "The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse." Everyone should be allowed to push for another chance, at least until we can properly replace them.

Mind you, Confucious also say "A man who stands on a hill with his mouth open will wait a long time for roast duck to drop in." Now what the feck is that supposed to mean?

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Reply to jamiespurs:

Reply to Grazza:

Remember the collossal Dawson performance @ West Ham in the "nearly" game.

Looked like the jolly green giant he was so rough, still ploughed on though. Respect Earned & gratefully given from my perspective.

I'd urge people to lay off Daws.

He played well back then. I'll admit that season he was rather good & thats why I don't understand his rapid decent to the utter tripe that he is now.

But when was the last time you have watched a game and thought "Dawson played brilliantly today" or just before kick off seen the...

So...I just want to be sure I understand; do you think Dawson is any good?

Ha. I refer the right 'onourable Nunchucks to Mr Jamie's legendary Engerland game watching.

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-------------Gomes
Gunter--Corluka--Woody--Ohara
-----------Zokora
Bentley-----Jenas------Lennon
--------Pav-------Bent

My Starting 11, since it appears Bale will be out. Even if he has a small knock I highly doubt they will risk further long term injury with...

Swap young Aaron for Bentley and Gio for left wing and you've got yourself a deal.

I think if you go 4-4-2 with Lennon and Gio on the wings you are going to lose some grit in midfield and we'll have some trouble winning possession.

Besides Lennon has honestly been our most effective Left midfield player yet (both assists from the left wing). Bentley is out of place on the left, Gio looks more comfortable on the right, Bale looks better at LB.

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-------------Gomes
Gunter--Corluka--Woody--Ohara
-----------Zokora
Bentley-----Jenas------Lennon
--------Pav-------Bent

My Starting 11, since it appears Bale will be out. Even if he has a small knock I highly doubt they will risk further long term injury with...

Swap young Aaron for Bentley and Gio for left wing and you've got yourself a deal.

I think if you go 4-4-2 with Lennon and Gio on the wings you are going to lose some grit in midfield and we'll have some trouble winning possession.

Besides Lennon has honestly been our most effective Left midfield player yet (both assists from the left wing). Bentley is out of place...

Lennon has looked good because he is the winger on form at present. Bentley has been out of sorts (both fitness and form) and for that reason I would start with him on the bench, with a preference for Gio to attack with pace and flair against what would be the oppositions weak points. My particular preference for this match, as explained in my post above, would be to go 4-2-3-1 with a particularly attacking formation, although with a disciplined role for the back for and 2 holding MF's. its a null point arguing the case frankly as neither of us are JR.

for four 4? bah

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-------------Gomes
Gunter--Corluka--Woody--Ohara
-----------Zokora
Bentley-----Jenas------Lennon
--------Pav-------Bent

My Starting 11, since it appears Bale will be out. Even if he has a small knock I highly doubt they will risk further long term injury with...

Swap young Aaron for Bentley and Gio for left wing and you've got yourself a deal.

I think if you go 4-4-2 with Lennon and Gio on the wings you are going to lose some grit in midfield and we'll have some trouble winning possession.

Besides Lennon has honestly been our most effective Left midfield player yet (both assists from the left wing). Bentley is out of place...

Lennon has looked good because he is the winger on form at present. Bentley has been out of sorts (both fitness and form) and for that reason I would start with him on the bench, with a preference for Gio to attack with pace and flair against what would be the oppositions weak points. My particular...

I understand your points and wouldn't mind seeing your formation as well.

So long as it is an attacking formation/lineup I'm good with it.

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An individuals physiological makeup could be responsible here. Could it be that Dawson's body and mind work better with tomato ketchup and jellybeans? After all his body did pretty much go haywire after the new diet and fitness regime thrust upon him. My personal belief is that he has never been...

Too late for that. We are in no position to start playing every lad gets a chance.

The Tottenham have to be more professional than that.

BC

Taking a much wiser man than myself as inspiration, Confucious say "The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse." Everyone should be allowed to push for another chance, at least until we can properly...

Confucuious was a wise man when he said: "Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night"

He also asked people to take the path of least resistance and go down the middle. Other teams have taken that advice where Dawson, who had fall asleep again let them go by and score without resistance

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An individuals physiological makeup could be responsible here. Could it be that Dawson's body and mind work better with tomato ketchup and jellybeans? After all his body did pretty much go haywire after the new diet and fitness regime thrust upon him. My personal belief is that he has never been...

Too late for that. We are in no position to start playing every lad gets a chance.

The Tottenham have to be more professional than that.

BC

Taking a much wiser man than myself as inspiration, Confucious say "The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse." Everyone should be allowed to push for another chance, at least until we can properly...

Confucuious was a wise man when he said: "Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night"

He also asked people to take the path of least resistance and go down the middle. Other teams have taken that advice where Dawson, who had fall asleep again let them go by and score...

I think Confucious was talking about Dawson again when he said "A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake."

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An individuals physiological makeup could be responsible here. Could it be that Dawson's body and mind work better with tomato ketchup and jellybeans? After all his body did pretty much go haywire after the new diet and fitness regime thrust upon him. My personal belief is that he has never been...

Too late for that. We are in no position to start playing every lad gets a chance.

The Tottenham have to be more professional than that.

BC

Taking a much wiser man than myself as inspiration, Confucious say "The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse." Everyone should be allowed to push for another chance, at least until we can properly...

Confucuious was a wise man when he said: "Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night"

He also asked people to take the path of least resistance and go down the middle. Other teams have taken that advice where Dawson, who had fall asleep again let them go by and score...

I think Confucious was talking about Dawson again when he said "A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake."

Indeed. I wouldn't question your authority on these matters, Grasshopper.

The main differences between the start of last season and this is that we've stopped leaking goals but sadly stopped scoring at will.

But as Harry says Gomes and Pavlova are both class acts and if we feed Roman he will score. Scoring 77 goals in 147 games for Spartak is pretty darn good in anyones book.

We must start winning games now. It is the time for the team to gel together, play bwith no fear, and we must up the shots on goal.

Gomes - getting better at saving shots,he must stop spilling them for the opposition to score.
His kicking must improve.

Corluka - impressed at center back, and should play there against pompy

Woody - excellent.

O'hara - a good surprise, and should play some part against pompy. Would be great if he could continue scoring goals from midfield.

Zokora - never sure about him. You either get the good or bad, never consistency.

Bentley - must improve all round. Wing play and corner + free kicks.

Jenas - alright, but must step his game up.

Lennon - an enigma, can be great but also ineffective

Pav - improving.

Bent - needs through balls, and passes on the ground.

#Subs
Dos Santos - a good supersub

Campbell - shows what Bent lacks, tactical awarenes, and when to make runs

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His weaknesses were masked when King was fitter a couple of seasons ago and when Robbo had an ounce of confidence. As soon as King was out for long stretches and Robbo had a meltdownm, Dawson was exposed: poor positioning and peripheral vision, choosing to pass back most of the time, even when there...

Finn, with his few and far between pearls of wisdom, pointed out why Dawson was only good alongside the King. Something to do with King making all the first moves to stop the attack, whilst Dawson just put himself in the way if King failed (not very often).

I'm trying to get some 'Jenas hating' into this post, but can't. Sorry.

COYS

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His weaknesses were masked when King was fitter a couple of seasons ago and when Robbo had an ounce of confidence. As soon as King was out for long stretches and Robbo had a meltdownm, Dawson was exposed: poor positioning and peripheral vision, choosing to pass back most of the time, even when there...

If you're reading Finn, that meant you don't post enough.

Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

JASPERWATCH

circa 1419hrs Sept 24th..

"Bostock in squad tonight, allegedly involved with CC squad for tonight. Remember, I said squad, not team."

Reply to BruceCastle:

His weaknesses were masked when King was fitter a couple of seasons ago and when Robbo had an ounce of confidence. As soon as King was out for long stretches and Robbo had a meltdownm, Dawson was exposed: poor positioning and peripheral vision, choosing to pass back most of the time, even when there...

Where's JGM, let him deal with that in the style we've been accustomed to.

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Reply to BruceCastle:

His weaknesses were masked when King was fitter a couple of seasons ago and when Robbo had an ounce of confidence. As soon as King was out for long stretches and Robbo had a meltdownm, Dawson was exposed: poor positioning and peripheral vision, choosing to pass back most of the time, even when there...

Where's JGM, let him deal with that in the style we've been accustomed to.

SSN understands JGM is enjoying an all all too few brief moments of calm this Friday evening but will shouting 'Dawson Fer Engerland You C*nts!' from a blog near you on Sunday.

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Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

LINK

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Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

LINK

you can never hear the Floyd to often

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Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

LINK

Suppose that should be TOO often but I've just finished off the Rioja

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Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

LINK

you can never hear the Floyd to often

There's somebody else in here, that feels the way I do.

As you probably know, Rick Wright passed away a week or two ago with barely a murmur from the media.

ODM, raise that glass, I hope it's a worthy vintage.

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Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

LINK

you can never hear the Floyd to often

News from Newcastle:

New caretaker enters press room and asks:

Why is everyone laughing? Does anyone think I am Jokin' Ere?

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Finn is so Vera Lynn that I can't find the poor sole.

LINK

you can never hear the Floyd to often

There's somebody else in here, that feels the way I do.

Quite

Quite.

At least Jaime won't see this LINK until Monday.

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As you probably know, Rick Wright passed away a week or two ago with barely a murmur from the media.

ODM, raise that glass, I hope it's a worthy vintage.

2005 not bad and slips down easily.

I was in the Balearics when Rick left the stage so I didn't see the obits. But it doesn't surprise me that they didn't pay much attention after all he wasn't a Paedophile or Big Brother contestant.

He was just a great musician in a band that made one of the greatest and biggest selling albums of all time.



I'm comfortably numb .........................

My sorry ambition is to prove that his species has amused itself to death...

Its working.

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My sorry ambition is to prove that his species has amused itself to death...

There's someone in my head but it's not me.

Shorter of breath and one day closer to death

His name was Grimble Grumble...

and he had a mouse and his name was Gerald.

I'll see you on the dark side of the moon

Last one from me .... I like marmalade.

Do they have Chateau De Fontenille there?

LINK

In the words of FISH, I'm in two minds and out of both of them.

I am going to push the button, Jim.

"I fail to see my family's of any interest to you. I've absolutely no interest in yours. I dislike relatives in general and in particular mine."

"Then they must be delighted
with your career!"

"I've been to drama school. I'm good looking. I tell you, I've a fuck sight more talent that half the rubbish that gets on television."

"I think you should strangle it
instantly, in case it starts
to make friends with us."

"I must say, that represents a level of hypocrisy in you that I'd previously suspected, but not noticed due to your highly evasive skills."

"I've been watching you. Especially you,
prancing like a tit!"

"GET IN THE BACK OF THE VAN!"

First Policeman: Are you refusing to fill this bag?
Withnail: I most certainly am

You undo your valve...
and give 'em a dose
of unadulterated child's piss,
and they have to give you
your keys back!

Just to re-open the old Jenas the Genius or Jenas the Junkie debate, what he needs to be doing is taking control of matches which is the talent of all top central midfielders. JJ seldom is seen to do this whereas that's exactly what Modric does for Croatia and we can already see him doing it for us.

I would also remind all those of you who think the Modmaster needs toughening up that besides the Croatian league he's also played in the Bosnian league and I would imagine the Prem looks like a Sunday school outing compared to that lot.

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Just to re-open the old Jenas the Genius or Jenas the Junkie debate, what he needs to be doing is taking control of matches which is the talent of all top central midfielders. JJ seldom is seen to do this whereas that's exactly what Modric does for Croatia and we can already see him doing it for...

ODM - I tend to ageree!

I think Modric has the ability to be the fulcrum of our team like Cesc is for the other lot. We have to be patient with him, I not sure its the physicality of the league so much as the pace (& lack of movement from the rest of the team) he's not yet got used to.

JJ is a different type of player. I like a ballplayer and a hatchet man in the centre of a midfield. JJ is neither, he could be top notch but he just doesn't seem to be able to get a consistent run of performances together.
He may work with Modric, JJ and DM in a 4-5-1 with JJ beign a box to box type with Modric scheming and a DM (O'Hara or Zokora until we get someone better in - hopefully Jan!)

SPURS v Liverpiddle in CC 4th round. A warm welcome for pointy or songs like..."he's just a substitute..."

For ODM

Jump for joy, when the whistle is blown
hEre and now, is all that we've known
i cRaine my neck for the better view
an iMpossible task for us to do
implAusible though it might have seemed
and inItially it was but a distant dream
whereiN you ran the game, the score was read
thus minE eyes had finally believed
ending in Jubilant victory over arch foes
resulting Ecstasy, hail tottenham's heroes
But what an eNigma you seem to be
at times the gAme's all yours
at times you're Simply not on the same planet as me

The Enigmatic Hotspur by Trembly
Based on Enigma by Edgar Allen Poe where he hid a name. In my best Rolf Harris "Can you tell who it is yet?"

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For ODM

Jump for joy, when the whistle is blown
hEre and now, is all that we've known
i cRaine my neck for the better view
an iMpossible task for us to do
implAusible though it might have seemed
and inItially it was but a distant dream
whereiN you ran...

Oh to own a cap so as to doff it to you Tremb.

Ok, so is anyone getting a little bit irritated by the fact Spurs are constantly drawn against top-flight opposition in the cups? We have Liverpool now in the League Cup, how many times have we met Man Utd in the FA Cup in the last decade?

Compare it to Chelsea. I'm not going down the route of shouting 'rigged' like some people do every year, but it's getting plain daft and more than irritating. Not that Spurs are in any better position to face a potential giant-killer than they are to face Liverpool, but even so. Pretty damn irritating. Been a very long time since Spurs had a relatively 'straight-forward' cup draw.

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His weaknesses were masked when King was fitter a couple of seasons ago and when Robbo had an ounce of confidence. As soon as King was out for long stretches and Robbo had a meltdownm, Dawson was exposed: poor positioning and peripheral vision, choosing to pass back most of the time, even when there...

If you're reading Finn, that meant you don't post enough.

I noticed no caption on the cartoon but an unpartisan observer might look at this fixture and suggest.....

"Which Wons are the Wabbits?"




Sentiments very much appreciated, thanks.

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Ok, so is anyone getting a little bit irritated by the fact Spurs are constantly drawn against top-flight opposition in the cups? We have Liverpool now in the League Cup, how many times have we met Man Utd in the FA Cup in the last decade?

Compare it to Chelsea. I'm not going down the...

I think we beat at least four prem teams in winning the Carling last year so I say BIOYC

Reply to onedavemackay:

Reply to DiscoSpurs:

Ok, so is anyone getting a little bit irritated by the fact Spurs are constantly drawn against top-flight opposition in the cups? We have Liverpool now in the League Cup, how many times have we met Man Utd in the FA Cup in the last decade?

Compare it to Chelsea. I'm not going down the...

I think we beat at least four prem teams in winning the Carling last year so I say BIOYC

Well its nothin new the all the draws r stupidly fixed but im actaully confident about liverpool because we are at home but chelsea and united nice easy games AGAIN NOWS THERES A SURPRISE

Reply to Trembly:

For ODM

Jump for joy, when the whistle is blown
hEre and now, is all that we've known
i cRaine my neck for the better view
an iMpossible task for us to do
implAusible though it might have seemed
and inItially it was but a distant dream
whereiN you ran...

Quality work, sir.

We need to win tomorrow against Pompy, if not we will start to become detached from the teams above!!

Only team to not have a win, is diabolical and worst start from the 1950's.

Win or be sacked!!!!

A win tomorrow and the pressure, but lose! Oh my god it doesn't bear thinking about! We will be under immense pressure and 1981 says we'll become detached, a win and we're lower mid table (Whoho!)

COYS!!!!

COYS!!! indeed.

Ha ha ha! Ar5ena1 got done at the Emptycrates by Hull. They're currently my 2nd favourite team in England! Lets do a job on Pompous tomorrow eh boys

Reply to Trembly:

Ha ha ha! Ar5ena1 got done at the Emptycrates by Hull. They're currently my 2nd favourite team in England! Lets do a job on Pompous tomorrow eh boys

It's all for nothing if we don't win tomorrow!

BIOYPC!

Reply to Trembly:

Ha ha ha! Ar5ena1 got done at the Emptycrates by Hull. They're currently my 2nd favourite team in England! Lets do a job on Pompous tomorrow eh boys

Fully deserved as well. Bet the gooners frapping themselves off over their youth team midweek will be a bit quiet this week.

Don't know if any of you have seen the Sky Sports website re Hutton. He says he's not sure when he'll be back but he's in training and working with a ball, so hopefully not too long! This will be a real bonus when he's back as the guy is one of the few players who are definate top drawer.

LINK

Anyone any idea on team news for tomorrow?
My team would be -

Gomes
Gunter
Corluka (Can't see King being fit, if so VC to RB)
Woody
Bale
Lennon
Zok
JJ
Modric
O'Hara
Pav

unsure over JOH play on the left here, maybe replace Zok with him in the middle bringing in GDS? I don't know what our best team is (I think Wendy has the same problem)

Thank god we're not on Setanta as well, I know Sky are bad in their anti-Spurs commentry but f*ck me how bad are Setanta, even the ex-spurs players rip us (I know we've been bad, but still!). Tim Deadwood is an absolute plank as well - sorry had to get that off my chest!

COYS!!

i think were going to go on abit of a run if we get something tommorow, weve got hull, stockport and bolton after this so 4 wins in on the trot possibly

Reply to Ginge1:

Don't know if any of you have seen the Sky Sports website re Hutton. He says he's not sure when he'll be back but he's in training and working with a ball, so hopefully not too long! This will be a real bonus when he's back as the guy is one of the few players who are definate top drawer.
...

i know pav looks good but wouldnt keep bent out of this 1 his pace could realy hurt judas and co

Include Bent only if the other players provide him with passes and through balls on the ground.

win or be sacked.

win or be sacked
thats it yeah
win or be sacked
great i really must be a cunt am i the only one on this planet who wants to give a guy(Ramos) who has won cups in a strong league and also has the tactical cunning of a bloke who will not wait till the 87th min and stick another bloody stricker on the pitch, a bit of time. The guy said it might take 13 games for the team to click and to gel and to play like he wants them to play. Fast attractive football with emphasise( sorry hh no idea how to spell) on the flanks getting forward. Thats what i want i want a guy to come out and tell me look its a bit shit at the mo the teams compleatly different and i need to get these guys playing and understanding the way i want them to play. Or would you like some one who can not asses a team and fucking blindly talk bollocks and say yeah we will win the prem this season. its the first time i think i know the manager will change the tactics formation at 50 mins if its not going to plan. i like the bloke and would like to give hive not 13 game but 2 or 3 seasons if that makes me a cunt then im the biggest one there is. Yiddo Out

Reply to win or be sacked:

win or be sacked
thats it yeah
win or be sacked
great i really must be a cunt am i the only one on this planet who wants to give a guy(Ramos) who has won cups in a strong league and also has the tactical cunning of a bloke who will not wait till the 87th min and stick another...

Bravo.

Reply to win or be sacked:

win or be sacked
thats it yeah
win or be sacked
great i really must be a cunt am i the only one on this planet who wants to give a guy(Ramos) who has won cups in a strong league and also has the tactical cunning of a bloke who will not wait till the 87th min and stick another...

Well said. In that case I'm a cnut as well - although a lot of people already knew that.

JGM's wish of a foreign billionaire might be on the horizon anyway? You've probably already seen The Guardian's bit about Pini Zahavi trying to broker a deal with a Singapore based billionaire. A well run club with extra spending money, sounds good to me as long as its not someone that wants to put all the debts back on the company as Manure's lot did. Keep Levy on board to manage the business and I think this could work very well. We've essentially got what amounts to a 'foreign owner' anyway what with Big Joe based in Florida. But lets see who this guy is first and then measure up whether he's the right man.

Dire god. I'm not sure 'pass it across the back four, then let headless-chicken-Ekotto punt it forward' is a great strategy.

I thought Wisla/Hull would be a gentle little run-in. Now i'm gonna watch the games from the bog, so i can safely shit myself.

Um, pluses, um, shoulda had a pen, Lennon's shot was class, um, Bently put at least one good ball in, um, our strikers would score goals if they had better service, um, the Scum lost, um, Defoe scored, oh wait no.

Bring on the billionaires. We need a band aid the size of WHL

ol' rednose was one game away from the boot remember, and look at what they turned into
because they still did shit in the league but won the cup he kept his job - i know you cant polish a turd but he isnt christian gross now is he?