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Match Day Thread Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City

Discussion in 'Tottenham Hotspur' started by PleaseNotPoll, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. PleaseNotPoll

    PleaseNotPoll Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    0-1 HT. Been on top for most of it, but looked a bit off and not sharp in front of goal.
    I'd probably take Son off at HT and stick Mason on, pushing Eriksen forward.
    The midfield just doesn't look right at the moment and the Dane's not himself.
     
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  2. Citizen Kane

    Citizen Kane Danny Rosebud

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    Possibly the most frustrating half of football I've watched this season. Not a single deflection, bounce, pass or run has properly come off and a really muted atmosphere at WHL.
     
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  3. Spudulike

    Spudulike Well-Known Member

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    Poch can say all he likes at HT and get into the players but there's too much tinkering here. Erikson as a holding midfielder? Umm... no.
     
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    No Kane No Gain Well-Known Member

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    Playing well, it's just not falling for us at the moment. They got lucky with how the deflection fell for the goal and we should've put away Son and Dier's chances.

    Might be better off we had Mason in midfield for the second half as we need some control in there.
     
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  5. Spurlock

    Spurlock Homeboy Forum Moderator

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    seems like a nervous crowd. i hope they realise they need to gee the boys on again and again the next 45.

    we need to make it count, come on Poch...sort them heads out.

    For me everyone needs to give another 20% and we win this.
     
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    We've had three really good chances and they have had a lucky deflection. Why would that mean we have to change anything?
     
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  7. Spurfect

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    The defending for there goal was awful, they do a simple 1, 2 passed 3 of ourplayers who are all ball watching.
     
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  8. DragonPhilljack

    DragonPhilljack Well-Known Member

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    Only half time lads, I'm sure Fab will let one in..............<laugh>







    After we've got our second of course.............<party>
     
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  9. Spurfect

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    Nothing wrong with that half other than the poor finishing, on another day we could have had 3 or 4 there. Just need to be more clinical
     
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    Because we don't look as solid. The lack of balance is allowing Swansea too much time in possession. Eriksen is not a pressing player and his deeper role exposes that.
     
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    Spurlock Homeboy Forum Moderator

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    i dont think they need to change anything...but get their focus on.
     
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    We have got to beat you some time, hope it's today............<cheers>
     
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    I agree.

    If it doesn't change soon, I think Mason could make a difference though.
     
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  14. Lamela, Son and Dier all should have scored from clear chances, but Swansea have had 2 other good opportunities to add to their goal tally (one fantastic save from Lloris)
    Surprised at all the calls for Walker to be switched. Personally think there are a number of more likely candidates with Son at the top of the list. Really hope he starts firing soon as he looks to be struggling with confidence - that left foot chance he babied at Fabianski when clean through being a prime example.
     
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  15. Spurfect

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    Where is Jefferson Montero? Can't see why he's not been playing, he must be your best player by a long way.
     
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    why does Lloris continue with those short chips out to the full back, it puts us under pressure everytime,
     
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    Be fair - Spurs have had 4 good chances to score, Swansea 3.
    I'd be amazed if we keep a clean sheet TBH - hope so though.
    One question about Alli & Lamella, do they 'simulate' fouls so often in every game? I see Alli got booked for it on Thursday (good win BTW).
     
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    Oh look dad,that 0-1 at home again.i don't think we want to win the league.....do we?

    Anyway,it will be fantastic if Leicester do it!.........and even more fantastic if we remove our fingure and go for it!
    Even Arsenal have found the net!
     
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    Fabianski has kept them in it so far........................so far.
     
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  20. PleaseNotPoll

    PleaseNotPoll Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Superb ball by Eriksen. Rose should've done better.
     
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