please log in to view this image Saturday 13th September 5.30pm Premier League London Stadium Dragusin, Kulusevski, Takai and Maddison are all long-term injured. Bissouma and Solanke are probably still out, too. Neither side has any suspensions. Lineups for each side's last league game: Spurs: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Sarr, Johnson; Richarlison. Subs: Kinsky, Danso, Davies, Udogie, Gray, Bergvall, Odobert, Solomon, Tel. West Ham: Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paqueta, Fernandes; Fullkrug. Subs: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Scarles, Potts, Rodriguez, Irving, Summerville, Wilson. Ref: Jarred ****ing Gillett (AUS). VAR: John Brooks. TV: Sky Sports. How would you like to line up for this one and how do you think we actually will line up?
Who wants to break Spanner hearts by telling them Forest might replace them as the cup final for the next 1-2 seasons ??
In a move that's likely to upset absolutely nobody, the Spam have banned half-and-half scarves. It appears to be only for this game though, unfortunately. They're clearly fine with them for Chelsea, Arsenal, etc...
Behind the scenes and Xavi training videos: Haven't watched either, as my internet's playing up, but someone might enjoy them.
Who the f**k would wear a half and half scarf , they are the biggest indicator that you are not a football fan
I don't know, if there was one for a match between Milan and Bournemouth or Juventus and Notts County I could certainly see a way they could work
If I had my way, I'd have them all frog marched out of the stadium and give their seats to fans who couldn't afford a ticket.
I think Simons will start. From what Frank says about RKM I think he’ll be on the bench but obviously richarlison won’t have been back from Brazil long and Solanke confirmed still out.
Brazil also played in Bolivia at ridiculous altitude. They normally play at La Paz, which is 3,582m above sea level. This game was at El Alto, which is 4,088m above sea level. Mount Kilimanjaro is 5,895 above sea level in comparison.
I dislike this match, we need to be right on it today, before the last fixtures we were riding the crest of the wave and they were in the doldrums with Potter under huge pressure. After our defeat and their win at Forest, defeat for us today would see both teams on played 4 won 2, and we would go into the Champions league under a cloud. It looks to have draw written all over it, and whilst I would take that now, but I don't think they are very good and a draw will point towards a mid table finish. As for todays team I think Xavi and Kolo both start - Vicario, Spence, Udogie, Romero, VDV, Paulinha, Sarr, Xavi, Kudus, Kolo, Tel
Tel upfront hope he wants to prove a point Tottenham XI: Vicario, Spence, Van de Ven, Romero, Porro, Sarr, Palhinha, Bergvall Simons, Tel, Kudus. Subs: Kinsky, Danso, Richarlison, Udogie, Johnson, Odobert, Bentancur, Davies, Kolo Muani.
Thats quite a defensive line up by Frank, had a feeling Tel would start albeit at LW - Wanting to prove a point after being left out of champs league squad and he also played well in the international break scoring two, one being a belter let’s hope he is up for this. I suppose we need to win the battle first because West Ham will be up for it. some very good options off the bench though.
Not sure about Tel as a striker, not sure about Tel in general so far and think he needs a loan. Would prefer Xavi in the 10 too. Here’s hoping I’m proven to know **** all about football in a couple hours.
Pragmatic lineup from the manager IMHO. Tel in to give Richarlison travel rest + give the nod that the season is long and not being in the CL squad is not a massive slight. Bergvall I assume due to Bentancur being a bit lightweight for yer usual Spanner cup final MF.. Kudus is the big surprise. Thought he may not start due to the away leg of the cup final being so early in the season, but I guess he and the manager think he is mentally up to it.
