Everton Indoors A Disgruntled PreMatch Prattle

Saturday, 29 November 08, 06:05 PM ยท Posted by HarryHotspur

There's a weak joke about 'Toffees' and 'getting stuck' in there somewhere...
 

We've sat through some rubbish so far this season.  All the Flat Football Fairy can say in her defence is she has waved her wand liberally. As the table shows...

The last particularly cr*p game came courtsey of our prospective visitors this weekend and Wigan. The 0-0 scoreline was flattering. The game wasn't that exciting. And from what I heard this afternoon the fog spared many fans equally iffy outings from a number of teams.

Anyway, Everton. Osman, Arteta & Co all looked every bit shadows of their former selves.

This is my way of suggesting we ought not brace ourselves for the Toffeemen, but rather for another game as riveting as the Blackburn one. 

Defensively we're good enough. King will continue making more returns than 'The Mac', add him to Woodgate and Corluka and that provides us with a be it irregular, but a sound enough combination. 

Where the game will hinge for us is painfully obvious. Their names are Bentley, Jenas and Huddlestone. Will they turn up? Will the pitch be level enough? Will the Xtra Hold Moulding Clay do the trick? Who knows?

Luca Modric romanced us in a whirlwind. One minute we didn't notice the old girl and now we struggle to understand how we'll ever cope without her. He's not playing and he'll be hugely missed.

Pav and Bent are in dire need of service and this is the same malaise that drove away Defoe and endlessly frustrated the rat faced Bulgarian.

Determined to have a punt this Sunday? My tip is put on a very big coat and head for Cambridge.

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DANNYBOY
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1. DANNYBOY Wrote: | 18.54GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Am confident about this one. 3-0 to the mighty Spurs. Pav and Bent to score them all between them. COYS

florida pete
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2. florida pete Wrote: | 18.58GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Hmm, home form pretty good, Jenas looks a bit upset at having to work a bit harder EVERY game for his place, expect a good game from him..Lennon on fire, back to his best..Its Bentley and Pav/Campbell that are the concern, if they put anywhere near a decent days work, we will win, easily? I predict a 3-3 draw as per my dream last night..

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3. SpursEgg Wrote: | 18.59GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to DANNYBOY:

Am confident about this one. 3-0 to the mighty Spurs. Pav and Bent to score them all between them. COYS

I wish I had your confidence. 8O They've done us convincingly at home for the last two seasons.... :(

HarryHotspur
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4. HarryHotspur Wrote: | 19.02GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to DANNYBOY:

Am confident about this one. 3-0 to the mighty Spurs. Pav and Bent to score them all between them. COYS

Hope you're right. Everton were grim midweek and didn't remotely threaten.

IF we can get the supply to our strikers right we can duff this lot up as you say....

If we instead opt to run around to no good purpose for 90 minutes we may as supporters have to take legal advice re refunds.

Jimbob
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5. Jimbob Wrote: | 19.04GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Big scores? That was the general consensus pre-NEC...

1-0 it is then!

Oh sod it 6-0...

grittyspur
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6. grittyspur Wrote: | 19.09GMT | Nov 29, 2008

It was interesting to see that 'arry played Bentley in the 'hole' against NEC. Would he consider doing this against the Toffees? Play O'Hara on the left and Lennon on the right, with Jenas and The Hudd in the middle. I also see the return of BAE and Corluka as left and right fullbacks, and the return of our king/captain in the heart of the defense.
COYS!!!!!!!!!!

TheSchoolboy
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7. TheSchoolboy Wrote: | 19.10GMT | Nov 29, 2008

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i reckon the chances are we'll need to be two goals to the good by the last ten miutes or a score draw may well be in the offing.

I fear a "sock draw". A draw that smells of de-feet. Ho ho

Goldy
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8. Goldy Wrote: | 19.12GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Bentley needs to buckle up and perform. In terms of Pavlyuchenko, I think he puts in more effort than Bentley has of late and Bent is just useless unless he get's the delivery.

Lennon should start every important game and I wouldn't mind seeing O'Hara being used in there maybe on the left with Lennon on the right and Bentley as Sub.

I'm glad there's competition for places at last, it's about performance and current form not reputation!

DANNYBOY
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9. DANNYBOY Wrote: | 19.19GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

HarryHotspur
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10. HarryHotspur Wrote: | 19.20GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to Goldy:

Bentley needs to buckle up and perform. In terms of Pavlyuchenko, I think he puts in more effort than Bentley has of late and Bent is just useless unless he get's the delivery.

Lennon should start every important game and I wouldn't mind seeing O'Hara being used in there maybe on the...

"I'm glad there's competition for places at last, it's about performance and current form not reputation"

To Zokora or not to Zokora, then? 8O

HarryHotspur
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11. HarryHotspur Wrote: | 19.22GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to DANNYBOY:

Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

That's unfair. You completely ignored the sock joke which was class not to mention the fact his post was littered with common sense.

I think we can do'em but it'll take more than we threw at Blackburn.... :(

TheSchoolboy
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12. TheSchoolboy Wrote: | 19.25GMT | Nov 29, 2008

I am well aware of the flavour of said pie, and I hope to enjoy it's delights tomorrow evening. That's if i'm not too pissed to type that is... Being a schoolboy i have trouble holding my cider. ;)

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13. lecoqhardi Wrote: | 19.40GMT | Nov 29, 2008

After 30 minutes at 0-0, the away team will be reduced to hoofing it at Great One Makes Excellent Saves in the futile hope that he'll fling it into his own net. That's when he'll need our support, unlike last week when it was so quiet you could hear Olssen muttering "Mustn't foul Lennon, mustn't foul Lennon, ooops." 90 minutes extra drinking time will pay off, surely.

DANNYBOY
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14. DANNYBOY Wrote: | 19.56GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to HarryHotspur:

Reply to DANNYBOY:
Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

That's unfair. You completely ignored the sock joke which was class not to mention the fact his post was littered with common sense.

I think we can do'em but it'll take more than we threw at Blackburn.... :(

Unfair you say? The only thing that's unfair is Frank Bruno's arse. I speak with confidence. In Harry we trust. Arrogance and confidence is separated with a very thin line; I draw with nothing less than HB ;) The sock joke was ignored on purpose. =D

HarryHotspur
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15. HarryHotspur Wrote: | 20.22GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to DANNYBOY:

Reply to HarryHotspur:
Reply to DANNYBOY:
Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

That's unfair. You completely ignored the sock joke which was class not to mention the fact his post was littered with common sense.

I think we can do'em but it'll take more than we threw at Blackburn.... :(

Unfair you say? The only thing that's unfair is Frank Bruno's arse. I speak with confidence. In Harry we trust. Arrogance and confidence is separated with a very thin line; I draw with nothing less than HB ;) The sock joke was ignored on purpose. =D

What's your squad for tomorrow then?

sid trotter
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16. sid trotter Wrote: | 20.32GMT | Nov 29, 2008

wHEN i WAS A YOUNG BOY MY FATHER SAID TO ME, TAKE THE ACOS OFF SON, NO NEED OT SHOUT.

When I was younger still he said look to the stars and you'll see the THUD scpore one from 20 yards. That, my firends, will be tomorrow

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17. toddspur Wrote: | 20.33GMT | Nov 29, 2008

evening all

we owe this lot one at WHL.

Fellani or Felatio (whatever his name is) worries me, think the crosses will keep coming and hope we can stop that. Think BAE will be a better bet than Baler and Charlie at RB

as fo the other end, step up Lennon, the mans in form and i fancy him on the left, cutting inside and putting that ugly RB of theirs on his his arse; BANG 1-0

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18. calebray Wrote: | 20.35GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Depending which JJ and Thud turn up its either
1-0 either way or a 4-0 bent-fest with pav chipping one in (not literally) more a side foot from six yards

Expect a slow motion run from O'Hara right through the heart of their defence wih a blaster straight at the keeper when two players are waving their hands in space i predict this to happen in the 23rd minute.

Sounding a bit weary on this one - apologies guys - everton have never excited me

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19. DANNYBOY Wrote: | 20.44GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to HarryHotspur:

Reply to DANNYBOY:
Reply to HarryHotspur:
Reply to DANNYBOY:
Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

That's unfair. You completely ignored the sock joke which was class not to mention the fact his post was littered with common sense.

I think we can do'em but it'll take more than we threw at Blackburn.... :(

Unfair you say? The only thing that's unfair is Frank Bruno's arse. I speak with confidence. In Harry we trust. Arrogance and confidence is separated with a very thin line; I draw with nothing less than HB ;) The sock joke was ignored on purpose. =D

What's your squad for tomorrow then?

Gomes

Corluka King Woodgate BAE
Lennon Thud Jenas O'Hara
Bent Pav

Sanchez Bale Dawson Zokora Bentley KPB Campbell

Play to our strengths, not their weaknesses. Bit bolshy tonight Mr. Hotspur? 8O

Goldy
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20. Goldy Wrote: | 20.52GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Gomes
Corluka
Woodgate
King
Ekotto
Lennon
Jenas
Huddlestone
O'Hara
Campbell
Pavluyuchenko

Keeper, no choice, backline self explanatory in the middle, Corluka is easily our most composed right back and although Bale is starting to knuckle down a bit Ekotto, has been on better form with decent deliveries albeit at the cost of his going to sleep defensively. That's why I'd have O'Hara playing at LM to cover when necessary He's an all around worker, passer & occasional scorer!

Lennon is our star and the one player who causes most panic in the opposing half, whilst his pace and commitment has seen him develop a better all around game by chasing back and breaking up play or looking to steal passes, whilst his deliveries aren't always the best, they've been no worse than Bentley who's supposed to be a dead ball specialist.

I'd love Bentley to perform like we have seen him in glimpses but he's too inconsistent. Huddlestone provides us a little height in the middle of the park, we know Harry loves his big players, just look at the giants he gathered at Pompey, but Tom can't take anything for granted and I'd like to see him perform as he did against Zagreb, he was everywhere.

Jenas runs around alot, gives the ball away too much but if he performs as he did against Arsenal more regularly then we're ok.

Pavy is worth a start because I don't think Bent & him are as good to start as Frazier seems to be. He's probably better at holding the ball up and better in the air than Bent and with Frazier providing the pace, I'd give these two the edge over Bent for this game.



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21. toddspur Wrote: | 20.56GMT | Nov 29, 2008

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Gomes
Corluka
Woodgate
King
Ekotto
Lennon
Jenas
Huddlestone
O'Hara
Campbell
Pavluyuchenko

Keeper, no choice, backline self explanatory in the middle, Corluka is easily our most composed right back and although Bale is starting...

cant argue with that team selection, believe Redders will go with Bent over Campbell though

HarryHotspur
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22. HarryHotspur Wrote: | 20.58GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to DANNYBOY:

Reply to HarryHotspur:
Reply to DANNYBOY:
Reply to HarryHotspur:
Reply to DANNYBOY:
Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

That's unfair. You completely ignored the sock joke which was class not to mention the fact his post was littered with common sense.

I think we can do'em but it'll take more than we threw at Blackburn.... :(

Unfair you say? The only thing that's unfair is Frank Bruno's arse. I speak with confidence. In Harry we trust. Arrogance and confidence is separated with a very thin line; I draw with nothing less than HB ;) The sock joke was ignored on purpose. =D

What's your squad for tomorrow then?

Gomes

Corluka King Woodgate BAE
Lennon Thud Jenas O'Hara
Bent Pav

Sanchez Bale Dawson Zokora Bentley KPB Campbell

Play to our strengths, not their weaknesses. Bit bolshy tonight Mr. Hotspur? 8O

Bolshy, moi?
Not at all old chap, just curious. Glad to see you've kept Bent in there. Hardly his fault no one's passing to him.

I'd play Bale over BAE but that's minor really.

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23. Brightonyid Wrote: | 21.01GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Love the photo, may have to watch the film now, Little shop of horrors for the toffees tomorrow. 2-0 Pav and and Lennon's due one.

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24. RJ1882 Wrote: | 21.22GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Its crazy to see so many people leaving Bale out of the team. He is, without doubt, one of the most exciting young players in the league with genuine premiership quality. No doubt, he is going to the very top, with Spurs of course.
I'm curious to know, are people leaving him out on form, choosing BAE ahead of him, or is this purely down to the fact we can't win a league game when Bale plays????

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25. SpursEgg Wrote: | 21.25GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to DANNYBOY:

Reply to TheSchoolboy:

I think 3-0 is very overconfident. I'd take a 1-0 snooze fest anytime. Still I can't see it.

They've conceded more than we have this season, but they are still 4 points clear of us. That's due to a bit of pluck and a very fit side, judging by the points they've picked up late on. So i...

Your monicker speaks volumes. We are Tottenham, super Tottenham from the Lane. See you back here tomorrow evening when you can have the whole blog witness you eating pie of the humble variety =D

Mate, if you are proved right, no one will be happier than I!! =D =D =D

LordOfTheWing
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26. LordOfTheWing Wrote: | 21.41GMT | Nov 29, 2008

After a shit day at the bookies my usual "Chase My Tail Tottenham Bet" is on for tomorrow.

The Peoples Club huvnae a hope of beat 'Arrys Army...

HarryHotspur
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27. HarryHotspur Wrote: | 21.50GMT | Nov 29, 2008

Reply to RJ1882:

Its crazy to see so many people leaving Bale out of the team. He is, without doubt, one of the most exciting young players in the league with genuine premiership quality. No doubt, he is going to the very top, with Spurs of course.
I'm curious to know, are people leaving him out on form,...

Now here's a man with what can only be described as a ferociously accurate team selection record.

What's YOUR team, Nostrodamus? ;)

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28. BruceCastle Wrote: | 21.52GMT | Nov 29, 2008