Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa Match History 1896-2013

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The RDBD said:
"He's not worried about tiredness, he's worried about muscle recovery and an increased chance of injuries if players play both games."

No problem with that.
But the current squad fitness status means he cannot swap out 11 for an equally
fully fit 11. So AVB is going to have to show some literal management ability.

Who does he risk from sunday ?? And how much max game time ??
How many Academy kids could he use, and which players ??

This is why he is paid a salary.
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All very true. Looks like we might be facing a weaker Villa side tonight and I expect AVB will play a weaker line up then I'd have liked too. If we get through to the next round though all will be forgiven.
 
Spurm said:
if benteke is out then that is a massive weakening for villa on its own
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And Agbonlahor apparently. Takes most of their threat away. We shouldn't weaken too much, as we have top players needing a game - Lamela, Sandro, Defoe, Holtby, Chiriches, Kaboul (hopefully). Any team with those players in should be competitive. And if Lennon is fit, then it could be a really top side.
 
Well, I've read that Bentaleb (spelling?) is in the squad, so that cheers me up. Here's hoping some more yoof are too.

AVB must stick to his word and not play any starter from the Cardiff game.

Friedel, Ward/Ball/other 'yoof', Kaboul/yoof, Vlad, Fryer; Holtby, Sandro, Lamela, Kane, Chadli/yoof, Defoe/yoof.
 
I don't mind Naughton starting, as long as it's at right-back. Maybe have Stewart on the bench to replace him in the second half, if things are going well or he's flagging?
 
I can see the benefit of playing Naughton, but AVB must stick to his position. We're short of full backs, we need Naughton to be ready for Chelsea or the EL or whatever.

Three games in 5 days is way too much to ask of a player. Let Kyle have a rest.
 
depends how long Rose is out for. If he is expected back for Chelsea then Naughton can play tonight and be bench on saturday.
I would also not be unhappy if we switched Verts to LB after Naughton's performance vs Cardiff
 
Past experience says no.

But this is 2013 and 21 bedroom broadcasters streamed our last game, so keep your fingers crossed. There may be posts on the WiziWig forums stating broadcast intentions - I can't risk checking at the moment.
 
notsosmartspur said:
The last few seasons have proved no, its the hardest comp to view, the early rounds are anyway, dunno why, just is. You'll get a few sites that say it is, but don't waste your time...they lie!
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Saw this on Twitter in answer to the question about a link for tonight

firstrowsports.eu has a link
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Means nothing to me?
 
Bet365 supposedly have it, so there'll be other links, I'd have thought. I'll have a look later.
 
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