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Finchyid

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Poch and his response to the last question should just make u proud to be a yid...or at least I was
 

DEFchenkOE

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Not sure if I can ask this here but if someone knows where I can download this game plse pm me. On holiday with the family and couldn't get to watch the game. Thanks
 

slartibartfast

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Loved to see how Moura looks like he's totally bought into Pochs philosophy and loves the club. Glad he's enjoying being at spurs. Got a feeling this could be the start of something special.
 
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TheChosenOne

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Disagree. Think footballers who thank gods come off as pricks. If their god helped them win a football match, but keeps murdering babies - why are they thanking him?

Not turning this into a religion issue but just before the kick off Lucas was seen to be standing with his arms outstretched and praying to his God.


I don't have any religion these days but do not deny the right to anyone else to believe what they wish.
If it works for them that's OK by me.
 

slartibartfast

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Disagree. Think footballers who thank gods come off as pricks. If their god helped them win a football match, but keeps murdering babies - why are they thanking him?
Wo wo wo guys.
This is a match thread.
Lets not turn it into a philosophical discussion on the existence of God.
Lemmy is dead. Get over it.
 

thinktank

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Huge, huuuuuuuuggggeeee result there - in terms of confidence it gives this group and how Lucas now looks a player that can make a serious difference to us this season.

Defensively we went from extremely suspect to Toby and Jan stepping up massively and looking every inch the formidable defensive duo and one we can rely on week in week out.

Granted this isn't vintage Utd - far from it, but make no mistake, this is a big step forward!

Mate, we were barely above 60% ourselves and we should have won by 5.

We're ust better than them now.
 

Mornstar

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Disagree. Think footballers who thank gods come off as pricks. If their god helped them win a football match, but keeps murdering babies - why are they thanking him?
I'm not sure which baby murders you are referring to and I dont want to derail this thread so if your question is genuine and you really do want the answer (i.e. you are willing to do a bit of reading) then PM me.
 

slartibartfast

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Jose has stolen the headlines - I bet all the papers will lead with his outburst.
Soon as game finished there he was, strolling about the pitch clapping the fans and the cameras were on him talking about what he was doing rather than how fkin shite his team is. He knows exactly what he's doing. As you said thats what that outburst was really about.
 

davidmatzdorf

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What a wonderful second half. If I could sum up that whole game, it would be that when they were on top, which was the majority of the first half, we defended with resolution and organisation, but when we were on top, they left gaps, tackled weakly and couldn't cope with Lucas' pace and Kane's strength.

Until Lucas scored the third, I was tempted to choose Alderweireld as my man of the match. He was back to his best and it was really our defending that won us that game. Man Utd had 57% possession and 23 shots (!) to our 9. We needed to defend well and we did.

But many of us here have been saying for a couple of years that we needed a really speedy, skilful player to take the team to the next stage. Lucas is that player. Son is going to have quite a time getting back into the starting 11. But what I didn't expect was a prolific goal-scorer. He's playing nearly as a striker and has many qualities that are reminiscent of Defoe at his best, but with a better sense of space and more ball control. And a fucking blistering shot.

It's hard to think of a team that is capable of keeping the attacking force of Eriksen, Kane, Lucas and Dele in a box for 90 minutes. And if it isn't one of them, there are Lamela and Son, who are as good on their day.

The only disappointment today was in midfield. Dembélé was good after half time, but didn't really impose himself until we scored. Dier was conservative, even a bit timid. Eriksen and Alli, when they dropped back into midfield, passed inaccurately. Man Utd took steps to prevent us from getting the ball to Trippier and Rose in space - it wasn't until Trippier dropped back and passed to Eriksen in space on the right flank that we won the corner that led to Kane's goal and then immediately produced the cross that led to Lucas' first goal.

A great result and a fascinating case study of how defensive organisation and attackers with mental strength can win you games, even when you don't have control of the ball.

Look at the stats. Then look at the score. Extraordinary. It's a team that finds different ways to win.
 
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