Next week

[lamby]

Well i've been supporting Spurs for well over 50 years, so I think I might

Typical though of those days, that it wasn't on TV a game like that. I believe Soton hit the post a one stage.

I do remember going down the Dell about 1970, and we drew 1-1 I think, Gilly scoring for us. That was a crazy ground, so small, but good for your home record I think.

Yes was always good for our home record but we have a decent record at home at the new ground Personally I've never felt a great atmosphere when I've been to the Lane, that said I've only been there to watch Saints which clearly wouldn't generate the atmosphere of a United or London derby.

 

[O.Spurcat]

Should be a great game to watch. Seen some great ones over the years. Only really poor one I can recall was back in 78 when we played out a goalless draw ar=t the Dell to ensure we both got promoted and Brighton didn't. Any of you old enough to remember that game?

I was there that day. In fact that season I only missed 3 league games in total.

I always liked visiting the Dell although teh atmosphere did get a bit hostile at times. I remember you used to always give dogs abuse to our keeper Ian Walker, although I seem to remember he started it all by giving your fans a naughty hand gesture !!!!

 

[The Mighty Thor]

First Saints match I remember was a 1-0 defeat at The Dell 1980 something.

 

[Ghoddle10]

Yes was always good for our home record but we have a decent record at home at the new ground Personally I've never felt a great atmosphere when I've been to the Lane, that said I've only been there to watch Saints which clearly wouldn't generate the atmosphere of a United or London derby.

Fair comments LL, the atmosphere at the Lane is mostly **** these days, and I don't have a lot of time for many Spurs fans. Instead of cheering and singing for the team, they prefer moaning, whinging, and giving out inane analysis in a bizarre James Joyce stream of consciousness style, but without the literary quality, wit or knowledge.

The Lane has always had its fair share of moaners in all the six decades I've been watching football there, but it's worse than ever I think these days, when actually we aren't doing too bad, compared to some of the previous years anyway.

I don't do away games any more, but it seems most grounds these days aren't up to much Kop biggrin atmosphere-wise. Many of the continentals put us to shame with the intensity of their support these days.

I love the intensity of the Greeks and Turks for example, and would love to be amongst those type of crowds. It was a bit like that in the 70s in England, when you could get in a mass and go crazy, and lots of fans including me did, but alas the hooligans ****ed that up for us.

 

[lamby]

Fair comments LL, the atmosphere at the Lane is mostly **** these days, and I don't have a lot of time for many Spurs fans. Instead of cheering and singing for the team, they prefer moaning, whinging, and giving out inane analysis in a bizarre James Joyce stream of consciousness style, but without the literary quality, wit or knowledge.

The Lane has always had its fair share of moaners in all the six decades I've been watching football there, but it's worse than ever I think these days, when actually we aren't doing too bad, compared to some of the previous years anyway.

I don't do away games any more, but it seems most grounds these days aren't up to much Kop biggrin atmosphere-wise. Many of the continentals put us to shame with the intensity of their support these days.

I love the intensity of the Greeks and Turks for example, and would love to be amongst those type of crowds. It was a bit like that in the 70s in England, when you could get in a mass and go crazy, and lots of fans including me did, but alas the hooligans ****ed that up for us.

That's been my experience. Only happy when you are comfortably ahead!

 

[lamby]

So Spurs fans after a rather dull draw last night who is going to take the field against us on Saturday. Looks like Dawson may miss out so does that mean the return of the mighty Gallas?

 

[Roo]

So Spurs fans after a rather dull draw last night who is going to take the field against us on Saturday. Looks like Dawson may miss out so does that mean the return of the mighty Gallas?

wouldn't be surprised if we saw the same back 4 on Sunday that we played last night.

Gallas has got to be dropped after that woeful performance against chelsea.

 

[redwhiteandermblue]

AVB sends the team out with specific instructions.....i believe some of the players dont react and are getting that kick up the arse thus reacting.

i have seen AVB change tactics to counter act a situation, so once again i think he is aware of what is going on.

however i think the players are not doing the team justice because alot of errors are individual ones.

if i am to criticise AVB thus far,then i would do it for his persistence to stick with people like Walker..however there are many practical reasons for this. Maybe he does not believe the reserves are up to doing any better. All in all analysing our season 8 games in i would have to say it is well satisfactory considering our injuries,new manager, finances etc.

at the very least we are best of the rest and we should be happy with that considering what the 'big teams' (Chelsea,City,United,Arsenal) have at their disposal finance wise. Out of them 4 Arsenal are the ones closest to us with regards the way it is run and currently we are matching them at the very least on the pitch.

So for me i see progress in the long run...therefore little blips have to be taken on the chin..come May we will be there or thereabouts with regards top 4.

More or less what I would say, except that you're better informed than I am.

 

[Ghoddle10]

So Spurs fans after a rather dull draw last night who is going to take the field against us on Saturday. Looks like Dawson may miss out so does that mean the return of the mighty Gallas?

I hope not, Dawson had a migraine, hoprefully that's gone by now.