Cumberland_Sausage 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Our record at home against Spurs is pretty good. Means little in terms of the here and now but I'd bet on us taking three points. I may be optimistic here but I'd also keep Ryan Talylor in. Say what you like about his form in previous seasons, and he's definitely one sandwich short of a picnic having met him, but Pardew has to keep him in while he's keeping on top. Can anyone in the club take a better free kick? He's not keeping on top though is he. He's been generally shite but a combination of luck (QPR and Wolves) and Colo and Saylor have covered him. The fact that his freekicks got us two early results are neither nor there. He's doing alright I would say. He does have the odd blip but I think he's been worse. I generally find it difficult dropping anyone when you seem to have a decent formula. Not the worst predicament we could have ahead of the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Santon has to be fit and ready by now so I can't see a reason to keep raylor at LB. But then again, obertan is absolute gash and he plays him so who knows wtf pardew thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26731 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Reckon we'll murder em. When the second most sobering voice on Toontastic says this, it means we should all go in theyah finkin we should cahm aaht wiv free points. Unless we have an absolute shocker then we've every chance of beating these. Every year Spurs come here they seem to have this belief that they'll just turn up, 'bish-bosh, job fahkin done innit, three points to the old Spurs' and when the reality of a harder game than they expected hits them in a more hostile environment than some of their players would like, (Jenas springs to mind!), then they can look a beaten side and their heads go down quicker than a Pink Lane Pro. They're a decent side, no doubt, but far better at home. Lets get into the fuckers as I rather enjoy beating these since the days of holsten Pils, Chas and Dave, ITV's 'big 5' and Gazza and Waddle going there and listening to some of the verbal diahorrea of some of their fans in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We're in with a decent shout of beating them tbh Adebayor and VDV are doubtful there first choice CB's are injured, Lennon's injured and some of their players have been away on internationals, if theres a time to play Tottenham it's now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostile_statue 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm optimistic, destroy the smug bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8978 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Was saying to Matt that it wouldn't be a bad idea to switch Jonas to the right hand side to help Simpson deal with Bale (who has yet to find form this season) and I would definitely start Santon as Walker will cause Raylor all manner of problems. This is what Physioroom.com says their injury list looks like. Tottenham Hotspur 7 N Kranjcar Thigh Muscle Strain 12th Dec 11 V Corluka Ankle/Foot Injury no return date very doubtful A Lennon Groin Strain no return date very doubtful S Ranieri Calf Muscle Strain 30th Oct 11 W Gallas Calf Muscle Strain no return date very doubtful T Huddlestone Ankle/Foot Injury Dec 11 M Dawson Achilles Tendinopathy no return date very doubtful Mind, they also say that Ba is out, so we'll see. I'd start with Krul Simpson Taylor Colo Santon Jonas Cabaye Tiote Obertan Ben Arfa Ba/Best Have some reducers put in on Modric early doors, and play Ben Arfa in the hole to either drag one of their CBs out of position or occupy Parker. You should check out his importance to their side on fourfourtwo's app. The games he's played for them, he's been their central figure. I say let him have less impact and we could win. I still think they're a very good side and are the team most likely to hand us our first defeat, but I do think they're beatable. Edited October 14, 2011 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Santon has to be fit and ready by now so I can't see a reason to keep raylor at LB. But then again, obertan is absolute gash and he plays him so who knows wtf pardew thinks. That he's a better option than Guthrie? I know there is Marveaux but he hasnt been fit and the team hasnt lost, so its not that much a stretch of the imagination to work out what Pardew could be thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8978 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 ok I give up, how do you do tables in this fucking shithouse of a board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Santon has to be fit and ready by now so I can't see a reason to keep raylor at LB. But then again, obertan is absolute gash and he plays him so who knows wtf pardew thinks. That he's a better option than Guthrie? I know there is Marveaux but he hasnt been fit and the team hasnt lost, so its not that much a stretch of the imagination to work out what Pardew could be thinking. Marveaux has been fit for a good few weeks and he's still persisted with obertan when he has been shite in virtually every game. Surely he or Barfa has to start tomorrow in place of him. Just because we haven't lost is no reason to keep him in the team. Imagine what we could've done playing 11 v. 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeToonFan 1 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Get Obertan and Raylor out and we have a chance, don't do and we may luckily scrape a draw playing shit... fer a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I don't think he'll change a winning team. He says Ben Arfa and Marveaux have impressed massively in training though. There was a mention for Gosling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Barfa Reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Well, I'm lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 You could at least replace the Report button with a Flounce button Ant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonamental 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I don't expect a changed team unless he is forced into it, but would like to see Marveaux and Bafra start. Undecided on the whole Raylor/Santon bit. Obviously, Raylor is a massive liability, but I've never seen Santon play, no idea how he will react on his debut against a decent team who might be right at him. But shirley better than Raylor and worth a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I'd also venture that between injuries & international breaks, Rapey may not have seen enough of him alongside our other defenders in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Sounds just like Alan Partridge commentating. SHIT! Did you see that?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 The match has become a bigger deal in my mind than perhaps it really is. Not a surprise given I've had an additional week to think about it. It's also massive for me because it's by far our biggest test so far this season, and also because I want us to keep this momentum going (preferably into November as we've got some really tricky ties up ahead). Preserving the unbeaten run adds a little bit of pressure too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 The match has become a bigger deal in my mind than perhaps it really is. Not a surprise given I've had an additional week to think about it. It's also massive for me because it's by far our biggest test so far this season, and also because I want us to keep this momentum going (preferably into November as we've got some really tricky ties up ahead). Preserving the unbeaten run adds a little bit of pressure too. The generally don't do too well at our place. If we can get a win today it will be really massive cause they are a quality side and no mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubiousBobcat 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I remember that game so well. Robert's second was also a stunner from long range. Woud love to see that again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 im a bad talisman whenever i watch on the tele we lose or play wank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8978 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) #nufc team v #thfc: Krul; Simpson, S Taylor, Coloccini, R Taylor; Obertan, Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez; Ba; Best. #nufc subs: Elliot, Santon, Gosling, Ben Arfa, Marveaux, Lovenkrands, Shola Ameobi. Edited October 16, 2011 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADMAN 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 im going 2-2 for this ba and tiote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULSTER MAG 0 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Think our fullbacks raylor and simpson are going to be found out in this game. That said going for 1-1 draw, defensively there not great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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