Yes definitely, as many people don't care about winning a cup any more. It would be good if we were the ones to stop the scum winning 3 in a row.
There are no guarantees about anything, we had a chance to beat a weakened Arsenal side and didn't take it. Jol in 2006-07 achieved 5th place, FA cup quarter finals, League cup semis and Europa quarter finals, we were very unlucky to go out of all those cup games. I don't see why we couldn't do even better with the team we've got, we should embrace it and not be scared of failure.I would love to win the FA Cup, but with it taking 6 games to do so, I would hate to wreck our chances of a top4 finish, against a Leicester team that's going to be severely weak in the Cup match, then 2 more important league matches in the next 6 days.
if we put a full strength team out in the cup, and then in the 2 league games , suffered for it with injuries, then get drawn away to 1 of the big boys in the next round, we could lose major ground in the chase for top 4, no guarantee still of reaching the 4th or 5th round.
CL monies is going to be important to get these next 2 seasons, and 4-6 points in the next 2 fixtures are just as important at the moment than a cup run is.
There are no guarantees about anything, we had a chance to beat a weakened Arsenal side and didn't take it. Jol in 2006-07 achieved 5th place, FA cup quarter finals, League cup semis and Europa quarter finals, we were very unlucky to go out of all those cup games. I don't see why we couldn't do even better with the team we've got, we should embrace it and not be scared of failure.
The games come thick and fast when you are successful and the momentum and excitement of being in these competitions can give an extra boos to tired players. Injuries can happen at any game, Lloris has been adamant that he wants to play in cup games, he wants glory.
CL monies will not be important in the next two seasons, our model does not depend on CL money, if it did we would be in trouble because we've only qualified for it once
4 strikers we had Berbatov as well, we play a different system now so there is no need for 3 or 4 strikers because that is overkill. Sure our strikers were a big help in what we achieved that season but my point is, I think our squad is better now then it was back then. I said before that anyone who we wouldn't play in the league should not play in the cup. Would we really play Son and rest Kane in the league no we wouldn't. Fans can afford to say that they don't care about the FA but the coach and the club can't or shouldn't that. If we had done some rotation in league games with the likes of Son, Wimmer, CCV and some others I would have less of a problem with it but it's a lot on them to throw them in and expect them to perform.mate I want us to win everything going, but in that period of Jols we had 3 strikers, Keane, Defoe & Mido, today we have Kane, and possibly play Son there.
the annoying thing v Arsenal was if we had, had Lloris in goal we would of got through
I think CL footy is important, have that for 2 years and a 3rd going into the new stadium, and a big part of the debt will be cleared especially with the new TV money, and we will have the chance to keep most of this squad together.
keep this squad together for a good few years with quality additions and the new stadium will not hinder our progression. then hopefully we will have a team that can compete on all fronts.
The team we played last year: Vorm, Chiriches, Fazio, Kaboul, Rose, Paulinho, Capoue, Dembele, Townsend, Soldado, Lamela
lol
Poch is going to run Jan,Toby,Dier and Kane into the ground; they need to be rested!
Lloris
Trippier
Wimmer
Fazio
Rose
Bentaleb
Mason
Walker
Carroll
Chadli
Son
4 strikers we had Berbatov as well, we play a different system now so there is no need for 3 or 4 strikers because that is overkill. Sure our strikers were a big help in what we achieved that season but my point is, I think our squad is better now then it was back then. I said before that anyone who we wouldn't play in the league should not play in the cup. Would we really play Son and rest Kane in the league no we wouldn't. Fans can afford to say that they don't care about the FA but the coach and the club can't or shouldn't that. If we had done some rotation in league games with the likes of Son, Wimmer, CCV and some others I would have less of a problem with it but it's a lot on them to throw them in and expect them to perform.
The game was close with Arsenal but I think it's a bit unfair to blame Vorm for the loss.
My thoughts about Levy are well known but I have complete confidence that he can pay off the stadium without CL money, yes that money would be helpful and I think there is a chance for us to qualify but i don't think we have to sacrifice chances of glory in the process. I am pretty confident that this squad will stay together even without CL. Verts hasn't signed a new contract but he's got 3 years left so it's not a worry. I think Lloris will stay now that Poch is here and he can see direction and a plan but even if he goes it won't be to a club in England.
FA cup...
LlorisI have put Chadli as lone striker, as his closing down, chasing back is something that struggles, so use him as a striker and see if he could play that role if we never got a striker in, in this window.
----Trippier--------Toby-------Wimmer-------Rose
----Mason--------------- Carroll
-----------Lamela---Onomah---Son----------
Chadli
Vorm, Davis, CCV, Bentaleb, Alli, Eriksen, Kane
I have changed Dier for Mason, and Bentaleb for Carroll, as I don't feel Bentaleb and Carroll would be stong enough in Midfield. hopefully Dembelle will be back for the League game
Prem...
Lloris
Walker------Toby-------Verts-------Davies----
Dier---------- Alli
-----------Lamela---Eriksen---Son----------
Kane
Vorm, Trippier, Rose, Bentaleb, , Mason, Onomah, Chadli
With the news on Mason
FA cup...
LlorisI have put Chadli as lone striker, as his closing down, chasing back is something that struggles, so use him as a striker and see if he could play that role if we never got a striker in, in this window
----Trippier--------Toby-------Wimmer-------Rose
----Dier--------------- Bentaleb
-----------Lamela---Onomah---Son----------
Chadli
Vorm, Davis, CCV, Carroll, Alli, Eriksen, Kane
Prem...
Lloris
Walker------Toby-------Verts-------Davies----
Dier---------- Alli
-----------Lamela---Eriksen---Son----------
Kane
Vorm, Trippier, Rose, Bentaleb, , Carroll, Onomah, Chadli
What news on Mason?
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-spurs-strike-deal-for-shilow-tracey-despite-interest-from-west-ham-a3149606.html?
Meanwhile, Ryan Mason has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury. The midfielder returned to the bench for the 2-1 win at Watford on December 28 but was unavailable for Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Everton after complaining of soreness in the joint.
All these fucking injury problems started when he got injured scoring a fucking winning goal for us.
I would play Kane on Sunday and then assess the situation after that. I mean the full backs can be swapped if needed, I don't think there is much to choose between them. I think Toby and Verts can play no problem, I feel like Dier, Lamela have to play. We could always start with Kane and if we get a couple of goals up then take him off. I know Poch said he's happy with his forward options but I am not, really. If I was going to not start with Kane, like yourself I would prefer Chadil upfront to Son for some reason, even though Son is a better player.I checked 2005/06 hence missing out on Berba (whoops).
most of the teams people are selecting are only missing 2 players that would play a league match, and yes Kane is the 1 being rested by all, and with 3 games in 6 what 1 would you rest him for? because no PL game is easy and Leicester will not be too strong on selections, yet only Wimmer would be the only player I've seen selected hasn't featured in a PL match.
I agree with you about Levy, but I would prefer to go into the new stadium even stronger