Romani Ite Domum!
A faction of this mob still carry spears and shields.
The Roma Ultras history is steeped on non pitch related activity dating back to 1979 AD when one Vincenzo Paparelli was killed when a Roma fan, from the opposite end of their 82,656 seater stadium, hit him bang in the eye with a flare.
So if you think you're safe in the East Stand today, think again.
These sometime extra paramilitary right wing nutters also spread (thankfully false) rumours before a game in 2003 that the police had killed a child - the match was suspended as a result.
So welcome then to another family day of friendly football here in glorious N17. A postcode today filled with happiness, sunshine and laughter.
I'm sure today will be all about playing the ball and not the man, woman or children. Hahahaha. Word is they haven't taken up all their allocation anyway. Let's just hope the ones that did didn't come via Canning Town scoring Bren guns.
This will be an interesting game and once the getting to know you of the opening exchanges are done, much emphasis will be upon Tottenham's defence and how it copes with the better than half decent attacking midfield and strikeforce of the Italians.
For our part, this will be no better occasion for Bent to show he can do it not just against Delia's lot but a real European outfit. And that will stem from what we can generate in our brand new midfield. Spur's possession percentages in the recent reseason games has been impressive. We rarely retained as much of the ball last season. If you want to beat a team like the Giallorossi and we're eminantly capable of doing so, the answer is to keep them off the damn ball. Go figure.
Hopes for today? Well firstly whatever the score we give every yet another indication that we're genuinely on the up. That's competent defending, assertive goalkeeping, inventive passing and with any luck some memorable goals.
Secondly, Berbatov. This, my fine feathered friend, is a perfect opportunity in front of a sellout crowd to show us what you want. Your desire must match that of Bentley, Huddlestone and O'Hara. So take a tip. Stop just showing up - and do what you do best - show off.
Lastly, let's hope that the only flares on display are on one of those stalls by Seven Sisters tube.
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Harry first timer . Out of the country is anyone showing the game today?
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:
Harry first timer . Out of the country is anyone showing the game today?
There are numerous streams available (no direct links on here though, boys & girls, thank you) as per RJ1882.
Spurs TV is showing it and if you're a member there was an email recently offering a free 30 day trial.
Of course my code didn't work and I understand lots of people's didn't.
THFC are worse than sh*te at dealing with ANY enquiries so the likelyhood of anyone watching the game on the trial today is less than tiny.
Reply to HarryHotspur:
Reply to Nick_The_Greek:Harry first timer . Out of the country is anyone showing the game today?
There are numerous streams available (no direct links on here though, boys & girls, thank you) as per RJ1882.
Spurs TV is showing it and if you're a member there was an email recently offering a free 30 day trial.
Of course my code didn't work and I understand lots of...
Harry, is there a code of conduct to follow regarding posting information about links for streams???
I'm at the charity shield today so hoping someone might upload a torrent of the game later on as I do want to see this game.
Any Man U players people want injured today? 
Reply to RJ1882:
Reply to HarryHotspur:Reply to Nick_The_Greek:Harry first timer . Out of the country is anyone showing the game today?
There are numerous streams available (no direct links on here though, boys & girls, thank you) as per RJ1882.
Spurs TV is showing it and if you're a member there was an email recently offering a free 30 day trial.
Of course my code didn't work and I understand lots of...Harry, is there a code of conduct to follow regarding posting information about links for streams???
Ha. There is no code of conduct mate, rather an allergy to being accused of promoting what are essentially illeagal broadcasts.
Many forums (not just Spurs one) ban on sight anyone putting direct links up. I don't know what the reality of being prosecuted etc is but who wants to find out? Not me. 
Reply to HarryHotspur:
Reply to RJ1882:Reply to HarryHotspur:Reply to Nick_The_Greek:Harry first timer . Out of the country is anyone showing the game today?
There are numerous streams available (no direct links on here though, boys & girls, thank you) as per RJ1882.
Spurs TV is showing it and if you're a member there was an email recently offering a free 30 day trial.
Of course my code didn't work and I understand lots of...Harry, is there a code of conduct to follow regarding posting information about links for streams???
Ha. There is no code of conduct mate, rather an allergy to being accused of promoting what are essentially illeagal broadcasts.
Many forums (not just Spurs one) ban on sight anyone putting direct links up. I don't know what the reality of being prosecuted etc is but who wants to find...
Or illegal broadcasts, for that matter....
Reply to WhiteyThomson:
I'm at the charity shield today so hoping someone might upload a torrent of the game later on as I do want to see this game.
Any Man U players people want injured today?
A lightning bolt in direction of purple nose would be welcomed .
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Berbatov's one last chance to show us what he is willing to do, because we already know what he can do. I think this is his last appearance in a Spurs shirt at white hart lane, so be sure to give him a good send off if you are lucky enough to be there.... the wnaker!
For those that want to watch it it is available through TVANTS. You'll need to download TVANTS software. Then go to website MYP2P.eu, select sports, football, and spurs match . . . then sit back and enjoy!
what time is the game lads???
plus is there anywhere in the tottenham area that will be showing the game on telly??
COYS!!!