Match Day Thread Tottenham Hotspur v Ajax

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D.G.C. said:
I've read one opinion that this young Ajax team isn't used to teams going at them and that's what we should do. I'm worried about burn out so I think we should play it slowly at first and conserve energy.

Harry Redknapp considers Nando as our secret weapon and thinks his height will trouble their defence, well, if we've ever needed him on form we need him now.
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I can see that to be true aswell. People say Ajax are a young team bla bla....but we are not an old team. There's alot of mature young men in our team. If we play this right we can get through. I agree about Nando...I see he was back to getting some stick from posters again. Fact is the PL is a bit too fast for him but European football suits him and he plays well for us just like he does well for us in domestic cups where the pace may not be frantic either.
 
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Spurlock said:
I can see that to be true aswell. People say Ajax are a young team bla bla....but we are not an old team. There's alot of mature young men in our team. If we play this right we can get through. I agree about Nando...I see he was back to getting some stick of posters again. Fact is the PL is a bit too fast for him but European football suits him and he plays well for us just like he does well for us in domestic cups where the pace may not be frantic either.
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Every team has its weaknesses so we must find Ajax's and exploit them tonight.
 
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The RDBD said:
Being in the CL next season. As of today, there are currently two possible routes.

Tonight is about keeping one route open.
Saturday is about having an opportunity to reach the destination WITHOUT
depending on the misfortune of others.

If the manager cannot convey this to his squad, or his squad are too
apathetic/stupid to play accordingly regardless of the result tonight, then :

1. Spurs have serious problems
2. I suggest people have cardio medics on standby for the next 4 games
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Tonight is about winning the biggest cup in the club game. Whether it gets us a CL spot or not, tonight is the biggest game of the season. If we're still in the tie, next week's will take over as the biggest. I know it is impossible but I'd settle for a year in EL for a win in this year's CL.
 
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Can see the logic behind Llorente as he’ll give us the out ball to beat the press - rely on our DMs and defence to stand firm, and use Llorente, Moura and Dele to get at them after taking their midfield out of the game. I’m not sure his lack of mobility will be a huge issue.
 
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The Huddlefro said:
Can see the logic behind Llorente as he’ll give us the out ball to beat the press - rely on our DMs and defence to stand firm, and use Llorente, Moura and Dele to get at them after taking their midfield out of the game. I’m not sure his lack of mobility will be a huge issue.
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Ironically with so few options up front - in other words more forward than Dele - he might be able to do the thing he is better at than almost anyone else, which is arriving in the box late and unexpectedly.
 
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Right then. I've settled on it:

Hugo
Trippier Toby Jan Davies
Sissoko Wanyama
Alli Eriksen Rose
Lucas

Subs: Gazza, Dave, KWP, Foyth, Dier, Skipp, Llorente.
 
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This is a big chance for both teams.
The chance to reach a CL Final doesn't come along too often.
Exciting for the neutrals too! I would be happy for whichever team wins.
I'm a Barca fan tomorrow night btw.
 
Dier Hard said:
I’m excited. Just wish we had a full team.

Plus I can’t wait til next week to get to Dam <laugh>
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The full team bit is whats causing the issue

Our first team would smash them. Too much love in for this Ajax team...we are hungry as a club and team too.

The Dam bit...wish i was joining you
 
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