Well I was hoping someone else would do one with a bit of content but here we are, this is my half assed version... http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/players-determined-sandro-14092012.page - Sandro's determined to get our first win of the season, would you start him? Given the way the media have jumped on the mearest suggestion of someone in AVB's side being unsettled, we could really do with a good victory on Sunday to silence the critics and perhaps even get a positive article or two about Spurs in the papers. This is the first real chance for us to see what direction AVB is going to be taking us this season. Ade, Dembele and Dempsey should be able to start if needed and whilst it's still early days I think we can see a better structured more attacking side fielded. I think we'll start: Brad Walker, Gallas, Jan, Benny Livermore, Dembele Lennon, Sig, Bale Ade Although I hope Dawson and Sandro start ahead of Jake and Billy G. Thoughts/Cliches/Smilies?
please log in to view this image V please log in to view this image Reading vs. Tottenham Hotspur – Stats Preview Head to Head Reading and Spurs have faced each other 4 times in the Premier League; Spurs have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 of the 4 fixtures. There has been 16 goals in the 4 Premier League fixtures between the clubs Dimitar Berbatov became the 20th Spurs player to score 4 times a single game when we beat Reading 6-4 in 2007. Spurs were beaten 3-1 in their first Premier League game at the Madejski in the 2006/07 season. Spurs have scored twice in their Premier League two fixtures at the Madejski, with both goals coming from Robbie Keane. Last season Spurs won 38% of their away games, scoring an average of 1.2 goals per game. Spurs collected 23 points away from home last season, the 8th highest in the league – however they have won just 1 of their last 10 away games. Spurs have created an average of 13 chances per game in their last 6 away games, whereas their opponents have created just 6.5. So far this season Spurs have averaged 456 passes per game compared to just 266 from Reading. Gareth Bale has had 36 shots on goal since last scoring away from home against Manchester City in January. General Season Stats Adebayor has scored 4 times with his last 5 shots on target in the Premier League; however he is yet to have an attempt on goal in the 2012/13 season. Sandro has won 10 out of the 11 tackles he has attempted so far this season. Spurs have averaged 456 passes per game this season, 11.4% fewer than last season. Spurs were one of only 4 Premier League clubs to make a profit (£5.8M) during the summer transfer window. Tom Huddlestone made just 3 touches before being sent off against Norwich. Kyle Walker has attempted 168 passes so far this season, more than any other Spurs player. They played for both... Chris Gunter trying to conceal a baseball bat. Sir Les offering a smell of his armpit. Gylfi Sig. Bong Khumalo please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image
Nice one. Like you said the media already seems dead set against AVB being successful, so this could be a very important game. Its important that we see some difference in terms of personal and setup, then at least we will be justified in saying this is the first time AVB was able to put his stamp on the team. Jake for me ATM gives away too many dangerous silly free kicks. A fit Sandro would be my preference. Oh and Dawson all the way
http://www.myfootballfacts.com/SpursvReading.html has the full history of fixtures. They played for both - Gylfi? 10-Aug-88 Friendly - A L 1 - 2 Gascoigne 20-Jul-92 Friendly Chase Lodge H W 2 - 1 Anderton, Hendry(pen), Stewart 11-Nov-94 Friendly 5,305 A D 1 - 1 Nash 03-Aug-96 Friendly 8,293 A W 1 - 0 McMahon 01-Aug-2001 Friendly 21,874 A W 2 - 0 Poyet, Rebrov 30-Jul-05 Friendly 18,281 A W 2 - 0 Mido, Defoe 12-Nov-06 FA Prem 24,110 A L 1 - 3 Keane (pen) 01-Apr-07 FA Prem 36,067 H W 1 - 0 Keane (pen) 29-Dec-07 FA Prem 36,178 H W 6 - 4 Berbatov (4), Malbranque, Defoe 03-May-08 FA Prem 24,125 A W 1 - 0 Keane 05-Jan-08 F.A. Cup 3 35,243 H D 2 - 2 Berbatov (2, 1pen) 15-Jan-08 F.A. Cup 3 Replay 22,130 A W 1 - 0 Keane
""NEWS FLASH"" Ade has changed his shirt number from 25 to 10 http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spu...yor-shirt-number-change-refund-14092012.page? Apparently any fan that has Adebayor #25 shirt will get a refund or exchange. Also just seen this- if there was any doubt about team moral this will dispel it. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...3525648505.441801.351687753504&type=1&theater
Not Dempsey? My choice would be to swap Dempsey for Lennon or Gylfi and Dawson for Gallas. But it is imperative (assuming full fitness) that Dembele plays alongside Sandro.
I should add, that isn't my selection, it was suggested on the link I got the rest of the stuff on. ...its for debate!
Slowly but surely we're putting together a good match thread here. Isn't Gunter there now? He's one for the, "played for both" section
Friedel, Walker, Daws, Verts, Benny Sandro, Dembele Dempsey, Sig, Bale Ade That'd be the team I'd like to see, this being Friedel's last start in the league as I'd like to see Lloris start vs QPR. Think Gallas will start over Daws though. Dempsey shouldn't need much time adapting so I'd like to see how he goes from the off, if he looks a little out of shape then we've got Lennon to bring on. Going for a close 2-1. Ade and a debut goal for Dempsey.
Brad Walker, Dawson, Jan, Benny Livermore/Sandro, Dembele Lennon, Sig, Bale Ade is the team I'm edging towards My instinct is that Lloris should start, but as long as he starts in our next prem game and against lazio i'll be happy with that, and I can see the sense in not chucking him against Reading after a couple of training sessions. Then again such is my faith in him, if he was looking good, I'd do it. But I'm not at the training sessions so can't comment. The whole thing is such an half-arsed mess, mainly because of us doing our business too late again. ATM, I'm thinking draw, but will await team sheets as normal I think the game's come a day too early for Dempsey, if this was played on Monday night I'd back him to play, but jet lag and little training time (again) nah. I wonder how much the Olympics and now travelling to and fro from Brazil will have affected Sandro, I'd probably go with Jake, but again seeing training is key here Both Jake and Sandro make too many silly challenges, and i can easily see one of them being sent off by Webb unless they're very careful maybe for once Webb won't have it in for us, here's hoping.
