AEL Limassol Vs Tottenham: Match Thread

[Cavehillspur]

Here's a reply someone got from itv

Thought I would question the decision of ITV not to show tomorrow nights game, here was their somewhat vague response.


"Thank you for your recent email regarding Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Unfortunately we do not actually own the rights at this stage in the competition, and have to buy the matches on an individual basis. It all depends on the draw when we get to that stage, and whether or not we own the rights to show the matches.

We didn't show all of the qualifiers last year either, however on this occasion we have chosen to show the 2nd leg match against AEL Limassol. This match will bring an end to the tie, and will determine which team progresses to the next stage of the competition.

I do understand your frustration but I hope that this has allowed for you to accept, or at least understand the reasons behind our match selections.

I wish you the very best of luck in Cyprus tomorrow night, hopefully Spurs can bring back a healthy lead to defend at White Hart Lane next week.

You may also want to check whether BT Sport are covering any matches as they also have rights to the Europa League. Their website is:http://sport.bt.com

I hope that helps.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV."

Thanks for that, at least they got a response lol

 

[Hengy1]

Thanks for that, at least you got a response lol

Wasn't me... Took it from a spurs fan from JA606

 

[Cavehillspur]

Wasn't me... Took it from a spurs fan from JA606

Aye just noticed that and edited my reply. Thanks anyway, will be interesting to see if I get a similar response. Do you know when that that response from ITV was issued?

 

[teok]

Here's a reply someone got from itv

Thought I would question the decision of ITV not to show tomorrow nights game, here was their somewhat vague response.


"Thank you for your recent email regarding Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Unfortunately we do not actually own the rights at this stage in the competition, and have to buy the matches on an individual basis. It all depends on the draw when we get to that stage, and whether or not we own the rights to show the matches.

We didn't show all of the qualifiers last year either, however on this occasion we have chosen to show the 2nd leg match against AEL Limassol. This match will bring an end to the tie, and will determine which team progresses to the next stage of the competition.

I do understand your frustration but I hope that this has allowed for you to accept, or at least understand the reasons behind our match selections.

I wish you the very best of luck in Cyprus tomorrow night, hopefully Spurs can bring back a healthy lead to defend at White Hart Lane next week.

You may also want to check whether BT Sport are covering any matches as they also have rights to the Europa League. Their website is:http://sport.bt.com

I hope that helps.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV."

A very nice reply from itv.

 

[Hengy1]

Aye just noticed that and edited my reply. Thanks anyway, will be interesting to see if I get a similar response. Do you know when that that response from ITV was issued?

This morning I think he got it... Was a very personal message with was nice as the norm is to throw out a generic response

 

[Cavehillspur]

This morning I think he got it... Was a very personal message with was nice as the norm is to throw out a generic response

Ok cheers doesnt look good then. Yeah was a pretty thorough reply from ITV, fair play.

 

[dagraham]

Vorm

Naughton Vert Dier Davies

Paulino Sandro

Lamela Eriksen Holtby

Soldado
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Pretty sure we will see that with other world cup players coming in and getting some match fitness.

I sincerely hope we don't risk Eriksen for this game. Completely unnecessary.

 

[Cavehillspur]

I sincerely hope we don't risk Eriksen for this game. Completely unnecessary.

Get the job done and let him sit out the return leg before we play the scousers!

 

[vonn]

Tweet from PA journalist and "breaker" of Soton transfer news Simon Peach aka Benny Hill.

Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach 1m
Looking forward to the #THFC press conference this afternoon. Got a lot of questions for Señor Pochettino

I'm sure the questions will involve MS, AT and Pochs Spanish-to-English language conversion.

 

[Jamturk]

Couple of points because I think some people are taking the piss.

1, This is not an easy game

2, it is likely to be above 30 degrees

3, We have to qualify for the group stages.

 

[dagraham]

Get the job done and let him sit out the return leg before we play the scousers!

I'd rather he sits out both legs. He's just too important to us.

 

[Cavehillspur]

I'd rather he sits out both legs. He's just too important to us.

I know what you mean but I think he needs to play more and strike up a better understanding with Lamela asap.

 

[Yid-ol]

After the poor game on Saturday we need the team to play and get used to the tactics and each other in the set up. Strong team is a must for me!

 

[arunspurs]

Townsend:"This time it’s special for me again. I’m half Cypriot & to go out & play in Cyprus for the first time will be quite special"

Had no idea he has Cyprus roots...

 

[arunspurs]

Here's a reply someone got from itv

You may also want to check whether BT Sport are covering any matches as they also have rights to the Europa League. Their website is:http://sport.bt.com

"

Checked BT - only telecasts from Group phase

UEFA Europa League

Thursday 18 September: TBC - 5.30pm (BT Sport 1)

Thursday 18 September: TBC - 6pm (BT Sport 2)

Thursday 18 September: TBC - 8pm (BT Sport 1)

Thursday 18 September: TBC - 8pm (BT Sport 2)

 

[SteveH]

I sincerely hope we don't risk Eriksen for this game. Completely unnecessary.

ALL our player need playing time. We can't worry about injuries all the time.

 

[Mr Pink]

But others need games as well.

Lamela, Holtby and Townsend behind Soldado is more than good enough IMO.

 

[carpediem991]

B list has been updated for this game, some of the players that are on the B list:

Luke McGee (GK) Miloš Veljković, Dominic Ball, Nabil Bentaleb, Harry Wilks and Harry Kane

Added a few more names with new numbers:

41 Veljkovic
43 A. McQueen
44 Winks (normally Ceballos number)
45 Ogilvie
46 Ball
47 Onomah
48 McGee
51 Akindayini
52 Lameiras
53 Miller
54 Sonupe

 

[dagraham]

But others need games as well.

Lamela, Holtby and Townsend behind Soldado is more than good enough IMO.

Exactly. Everyone needs game time and particularly the players who were in the WC. Why risk your best and most important outfield player?

I also think the idea of striking up an understanding is overstated. Particularly from one game. These things take time and a EL qualifier or group stage game is no indication of PL performance as we saw last season. Townsend was superb and Soldado did what we had expected of him, but then straight away back in the PL it was a completely different story.

Let the WC players get fitness and play the others who are hungry to prove a point. The most important factor is attitude. Poch needs the players who take the field to work as hard as they would on a Sat and our quality will see us win, even without our best players.

 

[arunspurs]

Game is telecast live in CytaVision Sports1 - Cyprus channel...worst case we will get a Greek commentary stream somewhere.