After last season, I would have thought that your footnote was a little inappropriate. I think you'll find that we "turned up" in both games.
Yes, they did. http://www.not606.com/showthread.php/86690-Tottenham-Hotspur-v-Liverpool-Match-History-1894-2011
It wasn't a criticism of Spurs at all, or your performances in those games, Spurs probably did deserve the points in two of the three games. But we still could've got draws in one or two of the games if we would've had some luck at some points.
It's amazing to think that Spurs have won five out of the last seven meetings against Liverpool. Just a few years ago, those kinds of stats would have been unimaginable! Thursday's UEFA Europa League match in Greece will have little or no effect on Spurs, as it was essentially our fringe squad players and Academy kids who got the 0-0 draw against PAOK. I think Sunday's game will be a very tight affair and will be won by the team who scores two out of the three goals scored. But I can't decide if that will be Spurs or Liverpool.
The penalty incidents were crazy in that game by the way! I think if you look at previous results ( thanks to Lucaas) it has been pretty much 2-1 everytime. I really don't know which way to lean, although I will obviously say we will win! Last year I thought for sure we had a result (1-1) until Konch got found out........again!
He wasn't being rude, it was just his way of giving his team the mental edge needed. Here's what an article had to say on Shankly's comments:
There's loads of his team talks around e.g. rior to the game, Shankly had received the United team sheet and he incorporated it into his team talk. His intention was to run us down and, in so doing, boost the confidence of his own players. 'Alex Stepney,' Shanks began. 'A flapper of a goalkeeper. Hands like a Teflon frying pan - non-stick. Right back, Shay Brennan. Slow on the turn, give him a roasting. Left back is Tony Dunne. Even slower than Brennan. He goes on an overlap at twenty past three and doesn't come back until a quarter to four. Right half, Nobby Stiles. A dirty little -beep-. Kick him twice as hard as he kicks you and you'll have no trouble with him.' 'Bill Foulkes, a big, cumbersome centre half who can't direct his headers. He had a head like a sheriff's badge, so play on him. Paddy Crerand. Slower than steam rising off a dog turd. You'll bypass him easily.' The Liverpool players felt as if they were growing in stature with his every word. 'David Sadler,' Shanks continued. 'Wouldn't get a place in our reserves. And finally, John Aston. A chicken, hit him once and you'll never hear from him again. As the manager finished his demolition job on United, Emlyn Hughes raised his hand. 'That's all very well, boss,' he said, 'but you haven't mentioned George Best, Denis Law or Bobby Charlton.' Shanks turned on him. 'You mean to tell me we can't beat a team that has only three players in it?' he said, glowering. Reckon KPR would love that, especially the bold part.
It appears theres plenty of "ignorant" people,even in London. http://sport.londinium.com/tottenham_hotspurs_fc
I can spurs winning this 2 or 3 nil. don't know why. Just a feeling I have. Our season hasn't got going yet and I think this could be the game to do it in.
Yep,about as relevant as 90% of this old tat. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/history_honours.html
Yes. However, you seem to be missing the point; I didn't post that on here - you did! As you did Shankley's ancient comment.
What are you on me old tater,I never posted anything about Bill ShanKly,I was responding to a crass comment made about him.
Shankly's statement had a purpose whereas 'Arry has a reputation of just talking crap for the hell of it
You based your comment on a quote that was never authenticated by Bill Shankly,it is you that's ignorant.
