Tottenham Hotspur General Chat & Starting XI Thread

[Blademan]

Can't find any info on the Dier injury. Anybody know what type of injury and how serious?

To be fair, thre is no info on the

Hazard injury
Dier injury
Sturridge injury
Ramsey injury
Costa injury
Skrtel injury

and probably a host of others.

is this a pre-requisite of joining up for meaningless eff internationals for 2 weeks, 2 weeks into a new season when 10 eff games are pointless when every group is geared up for the same 16 teams to get thru to a championship 2 years down the road.


Be alot of late night burning on Friday night doingtransfers and weekly dream teams after gathering snippets from team interviews and trying to pre-guess how serious any individiual injury is.

at least when Giggs pulled out of an international committment you always knew he would be fit for Saturday.

You missed jovetic out mate.

You're right about the midnight oil on Friday, read some rumours earlier that Sturridge was 50/50 for Saturday......was hoping he'd be ruled out for a month just to make it a bit easier.

[AkNotSpur]

Thought that the prospect of Spurs having to share Sheikh Stadium for a year might generate more noise than speculation about a minor injury - but I guess that this is FISO.

Spurs refuse to rule out playing at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

Mind you...there's probably a million and one other things that the club has also refused to rule out!

I recall the late, great, Peter Cook making a comment on the prospect ground sharing with our North London neighbours on The Big Match, sometime back in the 70s. Unfortunately, I can't find a clip of this on YouTube - but he did focus primarily on the 'stench' factor.

[ctibbits]

Thought that the prospect of Spurs having to share Sheikh Stadium for a year might generate more noise than speculation about a minor injury - but I guess that this is FISO.

Spurs refuse to rule out playing at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

Mind you...there's probably a million and one other things that the club has also refused to rule out!

I recall the late, great, Peter Cook making a comment on the prospect ground sharing with our North London neighbours on The Big Match, sometime back in the 70s. Unfortunately, I can't find a clip of this on YouTube - but he did focus primarily on the 'stench' factor.

No way this would happen right? So many other options available. Furthermore as I am understanding it Tottenham is building a NEW stadium, or are they renovating White Hart Lane? If its a completely new stadium then why cant they play at WHL until it is finished?

[foxinthebox2001]

Wembley has been virtually ruled out for Spurs, Thursday is the head groundsmans darts night.

[Carlos Kickaball]

Fazio to make début this weekend and go onto secure a first team space alongside Vertonghen?

[mikeg13]

No way this would happen right? So many other options available. Furthermore as I am understanding it Tottenham is building a NEW stadium, or are they renovating White Hart Lane? If its a completely new stadium then why cant they play at WHL until it is finished?

That was the original plan, but the compulsory purchase order they gained has been challenged, that changes the time scale potentially pushing up build cost.
Its not as simple as you seem to think to find alternative, Wembley would fit the bill if they could play all games there but they cant (restrictions on times used) Olympic Park would have its own set of problems (WHU fans would be just a little cross as well as making it unavailable for other potential planned events there) MK Dons ground long way for fans and would cost lot in lost revenue for club, it would have been more of an option if a planned size increase had gone ahead.
Though Afc shared ground at WHL for a period in war time. different times now (The Cockerel on the stand was given by Afc as a thank you )
Though club deny a sale notice on club, pretty sure there is, interesting times ahead.

[mikeg13]

but he did focus primarily on the 'stench' factor.

So long as it was just for a season we could make allowances for that we are a very charitable club.
But it does illustrate just how long the build has been going on, think it was late 60's when first talked about, probably in minority of 1 who thinks we should have built it together.

[cheeruplutontown]

I assumed if (and thats a big if) that everyone was fit Faz & Vert would be the first choice centrebacks - does Kaboul being made captain mean he's more likely to start every game or was he always going to start?

[sleuth]

I assumed if (and thats a big if) that everyone was fit Faz & Vert would be the first choice centrebacks - does Kaboul being made captain mean he's more likely to start every game or was he always going to start?

Smells of something that's happened between Vertonghen and Poch imo.

[cheeruplutontown]

I assumed if (and thats a big if) that everyone was fit Faz & Vert would be the first choice centrebacks - does Kaboul being made captain mean he's more likely to start every game or was he always going to start?

Smells of something that's happened between Vertonghen and Poch imo.

Its does seem a bit odd being Vertonghen is clearly one of their better players

[ctibbits]

Completely mis read the schedule and timing to watch the game. So I came in with 30 minutes to go and watched a Lamela moved to good positions and found himself open frequently. HOnestly appeared like no one would pass to him on purpose. Any thoughts on this? I have played with many people that I go the other route just cause he is a cock or a premadonna. This happening with him at Tottenham?

[Latic]

Tottenham's Kyle Walker in the England frame for November games against Slovenia and Scotland
Right-back who hasn't played for Spurs since March and missed the World Cup because of an abdominal injury is to return to full training this week

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ ... me-4505165" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[AkNotSpur]

Not quite sure what to make of Spurs' final EPL position of 5th in 2014-15.

Does one position higher (but 5 points fewer) than 2013-14 represent any progress? Maybe going through a season without a managerial change does! Given Spurs' generally poor level of performance, it does seem a rather false position and one is tempted to say that it's a sad reflection on the quality of the Premiership outside of the Top 5 - and, in particular, Liverpool's dreadful finishing run.

Bright Spots:
Harry Kane
Home wins against Chelsea and Arsenal
Bentaleb and Mason as a young, and dynamic, central midfield
Lloris, Danny Rose, Eriksen and Chadli
Getting to Wembley

Low spots:
League Cup Final (beaten by a far better side - but, sadly, that team was Chelsea)
Sacrificial FA Cup exit - why?
Home defeats to Newcastle, Stoke, West Brom and Villa - plus draws with Palace & West Ham - how did Spurs get within 6 points of 4th place after gaining only 2 points in those home fixtures?
Little, or no, ROI from Soldado, Paulinho, Lamela & Adebayor.
Only half-decent summer signings were Dier (at centre back) and, at times, Davies.

Jury still out on Pochettino, but clearly worth at least another season. Hopefully, the squad will actually be strengthened by the end of the transfer window.

[jacksosi]

Think you've missed out someone!

'He's one of our own'

[AkNotSpur]

Think you've missed out someone!

'He's one of our own'

I don't think I missed 'our' Harry - but another reason to be cheerful comes from the following ESPN Article about Spurs first new post-season signing...

figures released on May 12 showed Spurs had the youngest average starting line-up in the Premier League, at 24 years and 287 days.

[Ali64]

Do you guys think that Harry Kane will continue his form ? Somehow I can't see him doing quite so well this season ? The element of surprise has gone.

[Ashers]

Spurs Squad 2015/16

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%8 ... .C._season

[YTFCscratch]

Lloris injured.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/hu ... te-130715/

The France goalkeeper will continue to work alongside the First Team squad to build up his fitness in a bid to be ready for the start of the season. Our medical team will continue to monitor his rehabilitation and progress during pre-season.

[gaz1882]

Depressingly, this is how I think we'll line up on Saturday, bearing in mind Lloris injured and Lamela not up to pre-season yet.

Vorm
Trippier Toby Verts Rose
Alli Bentelab
Eriksen Dembele Chadli
Kane

Could swap Alli and Dembele around, and Poch might bizzarely pick Walker ahead of Trippier.

[AkNotSpur]

Lloris and Mason are both fit again, and played in the 2nd half of the 2-0 win against AC Milan yesterday. Great goals from Chadli and Carroll, I wonder if the later will remain at base and be given some first team games this season? His cause has probably been helped by the injury to Pritchard in the Euro U21 finals.

The need to replace the departing "striker(s)" seems obvious - plus at least one more central midfielder, but I do hope that Levy doesn't throw any big money around and 1 or 2 more youngsters are given a chance. Only hope of a Top 4 finish is if both United and Liverpool flop - can't see Spurs getting near City, Chelsea or Arsenal. Would love to see a full-blown attempt to win the FA Cup.

[murf]

The need to replace the departing "striker(s)" seems obvious .

Lot of links (/tabloid invention) about Charlie Austin

[AkNotSpur]

The need to replace the departing "striker(s)" seems obvious .

Lot of links (/tabloid invention) about Charlie Austin

Might be a good deputy for Kane, but not sure if the two of them could play together. Will probably depend on selling Soldado for a decent price.

McCarthy of Everton is the obvious choice for a central midfielder, although Everton would be crazy to sell him - to a direct rival - for anything other than an extortionate price.

Interesting article on Spurs' current strategy and aspirations on the ESPN Soccernet Site...

Tottenham no longer focused on Premier League Top Four

...makes perfect sense to me - but not sure if the majority of the fans will buy into it?

[mikeg13]

...makes perfect sense to me - but not sure if the majority of the fans will buy into it?

Well they should, pity its taken so long. Will be a hard road but so long as the fans are kept on side its doable, they still have a huge fan base. Get that stadium built they can fill it for just about every game, at mo they have some good youngsters coming through and a young squad, granted a top 4 finish is a stretch for a while, but a cup win is achievable. Once they can at least compete on something like a level with those who fill that top 4, it becomes down to getting right manager then to spend it, rather than relying on one of top 4 having a bad season.
As a kid the Spurs mantra "Its all about the Glory" changed way I watched game, it took nearly 50 years for me to see it at my club, so though we are rivals do want them to succeed.

[AkNotSpur]

Well they should, pity its taken so long. Will be a hard road but so long as the fans are kept on side its doable, they still have a huge fan base. Get that stadium built they can fill it for just about every game, at mo they have some good youngsters coming through and a young squad, granted a top 4 finish is a stretch for a while, but a cup win is achievable. Once they can at least compete on something like a level with those who fill that top 4, it becomes down to getting right manager then to spend it, rather than relying on one of top 4 having a bad season.

Hopefully, the present incumbent is the right guy - if you're referring to team, rather than overall club, management.

It will be fascinating to see if this season provides a template for incremental progress, which would mean the Gunners featuring in the Title Race.

[7lb claimer]

With the urgent need of a striker. Is there still interest in Charlie Austin? Is Levy still in charge? He used to be known for last day type deals in search of a bargain, but seemed to have abandoned that policy more recently notably with buying half a dozen medium priced CKs with the Bale money. He has sacked many a manager but is he himself competent?

[sleuth]

I thought it was obvious that Berahino was going to Spurs after Pullis bought a couple of shit strikers, hence I used Berahino in a few Sun teams anticipating that move.

Still believe if will happen and it's in the press a lot today.

[Beerfuelledman]

I hope you're right Dot, Berahino tore us apart at WHL last year. Charlie Austin is a good striker, but hes gotten as good as he's going to. Berahino has a lot of developing to do.

[sleuth]

I hope you're right Dot, Berahino tore us apart at WHL last year. Charlie Austin is a good striker, but hes gotten as good as he's going to. Berahino has a lot of developing to do.

Berahino, to me at least, looks like he has massively bulked up on the upper torso front. I think he is going to be a beast of a striker and very diff to shrug off the ball.

I believe he got rid of that twit Aidey award as his agent but he sowed the seed, So to speak of Berahino wanting pastures new.

[AkNotSpur]

With Saldudo finally returning to Spain, for a paltry 7 million quid, it's looking more and more likely that Levy will pay West Brom's asking price for Berahino.

Doing something about the central midfield is also becoming a priority as Bentelab has made such a poor start to the season. I also struggle to get to grips with the idea to sell 3 players in that position with a view to putting Eric Dier in there.

[murf]

Allegedly the asking price is £25m. Can't see anyone paying that. He's good but not 25 million good.