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Manchester United (Wembley): Stoof's Shout (Preview)

Stoof

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So this milkman chap sends me a PM. And, no, before you ask, it's not the one who keeps sending me messages claiming to be my "real" dad, that's the other milkman. In this PM is a request/offer: he's going to make a spangly Cup Final thread, and is looking for contributions from some of the best writers on the site. And since none of them responded, he's plumped for me.

So what I am going to talk about? How am I going to get you in the mood for a Cup Final? I doubt it's something that's actually in my control – because you should be bloody excited: IT'S A CUP FINAL WITH SPURS IN IT INNIT!

You see, I'm really bloody excited. Really. Not in a sarcastic excited way, but in a ridiculously happy kind of way. For those that don't know, I missed out on Cup Final tickets last year by a measly 8 loyalty points while those two blaggards who spent the season sitting next to me trundled off down Wembley Way, turning their heads away from a beleaguered Stoof. (And who would blame them).

This year, though, is different because I vowed to not let it happen again. And so, through some serious commitment, The Trio are going to Wembley as a trio. Awesome.

Now last year, I thought we were going to lose. I had that slight flicker of hope that we could do something – but it was only a flicker.

Here's how last year unfolded for me:

*** (you love those stars - they've been re-signed from Liverpool for a fee less than what was paid)

I strolled down the wonderful Beattyville Gardens, as I have a habit of doing, decked out in full Spurs clobber. I had the I Love Martin Jol t-shirt underneath the 125 anniversary shirt - my favourite combination. I had some Spurs footy socks on too, and the 125 game flag stuff down the back of my shirts. The wind direction was favourable and the flag billowed out behind me, flapping from its Stoof flag pole home.

As I sat in a Gants Hill front room with 7 of my Spurs pals, I remember the ball breaking to Keano, and him lashing it towards goal. I was up. I thought it was in but alas no; it wasn't the Di Matteo start I'd prayed for. As the game drew on, Chimbonda hit the bar with the leaping header, and we seemed to be on top. And I thought it might prove fatal that we didn't score during this time. Chelsea clawed back into the game, Drogba drawing a couple of fouls out of Zokora, the last one of those ending in what could have been the start of a rout. Drogba deftly curled the ball, against its will, past Robinson and the Chelsea fans piped up for the first time in the game.

But all was not lost, we had time to recover it. Didn't we? The clock seemed to speed up as it always seems to when we're behind, and before we could really do anything more, the half was over and the task was growing larger.

My memories are hazy of the start of the second half, and without watching highlights (which I don't want to do just yet) I can't really remember anything until the penalty. Never have I been more happy to see a linesman do the "FlagAcrossHisChestShovingMotionWithTheOtherHand" action than I was that day. Still now I yell "penalty" at the Lane and then follow it up with that motion: to will the lino to do the same!

Some Bulgarian chap took quite a good penalty (name not mentioned for anger reasons) and Zokora did his "I'm Not Watching" gif classic that currently resides in my signature. Maybe even with the smurf hat: again, my memories are hazy of that one. :wink:

Then Didier ran clear. A ball over the top from Keane. All my indifference towards him fell away, the clock slowed, time froze generally, he was one on one. Oh, a little bobble, oh, it's ok he's still got it. He's in, he's got to score. Good hit! Saved! Nightmare! He's got the rebound, keeper's on the floor, surely now's your time Didier. Look! There's a Bulgarian to your right! Give it to him! NOOOOOOOOOO!

He missed it. And my indifference returned. What I then saw was one team wanting to win it, and that was us. But normal time would not produce a winner ...

As extra time began, I remember Lennon fouled by Anelka and then watched Jenas give life to a dead ball. I saw a Cockerel crow. *Stupid next door chickens*. And then after that, I saw Woodgate stick two-fingers up at gravity and hang whilst he faced the ball past Cech and agonisingly slowly into the net. I remember jumping for joy, I remember his silly run that had players flying everywhere but mostly I remember that flicker becoming a flame and eventually a roaring fire of hope.

The rest of the game was a blur of excitement. Robinson was called into action and produced some great saves. The end was all a bit chaotic, Kalou hit the post and Chelsea seemed to think they deserved something for that. They didn't. As I emerged from the Jumping Spurs Man Hug that had become my mate's front room I saw Robbo crying with joy. We then watched as a tearful Keane ran on to the pitch, pushed his way past everyone and found Some Bulgarian and gave him a hug that summed up why we loved Spurs. The Cup was ours; the odds defied.

***

That roaring fire I spoke of wasn't seen again all season, nor again under Ramos. But Harry's got his kindling ready and I just can't wait for it all to happen again. I don't think we'll win, but I do have this flicker of hope …
 

Stoof

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Actually, thinking about it, I know exactly how to get you in the mood:


The 5-1 Arsenal game (dailymotion, no commentary) [click me]





Tottenham 2 - 1 Chelsea (5th November 2006)

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Tottenham - 1970s to 2007

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Tottenham - 06/07

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Glenn Hoddle

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The Carling Cup Final (great vid this)

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Tottenham 4 - 4 Chelsea

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125 Years of Tottenham (warning: good)

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Still Ricky Villa ...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHMSqea3OX8

Schoolboy's Own Stuff ...

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Fanzone (Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham)

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WhiteStripe

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I'm not ashamed to admit I have tears in ky eyes and goosebumps. Thanks Stoof.

Any time we have a bad day, or a shit game from now on, just post all them videos.
I fucking love this club.

COYS
 

CosmicHotspur

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I was so used to watching and supporting a side that won just about everything way back then that being the underdogs now seems very strange to me.

However, when you are the underdogs and the betting odds are against you, there's nothing to lose in going all out to win.

We can lift that Cup again. I'm nervous and excited at the same time about tomorrow but we got to the Final and that's really no mean achievement for any team. We can be proud, no matter what the outcome.

COYS indeed. If we all think positively and believe it can happen, it will.
 

yiddobrett

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Man Stoof, you really know how to make a guy cry, don't you? Cracking post though, exactly how I saw it. One of the moments that stands out for me was Keano coming and doing a knee slide and crying and standing like a king right in front me, before Robbo came up behind him and bear hugged him.

Can't wait for tomorrow. COYS!
 

mabolsa_ritchey

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Stoof, Im with you on this one mate. No need for encouragement to get worked up, this is a cup final. I've had a stupid grin on my face all week and Ossies dream has been back as my ringtone. I've even had to change my pants twice already today due to the excitement! COME ON YOU SPURS!!!!
 

ziggy

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Fantastic vids, I never tire of that fanzone one.

COYS indeed. If we all think positively and believe it can happen, it will.

Positive thinking going on here :)
 

TheChosenOne

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Dec 13, 2005
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Cheers Stoof, Much kudos and and a little rep.

Getting v.nervous out here in sticksville, but stuff like the above /\ goes a long way to pumping it up a lot.

As Cosmic says we ain't got nothing to lose - up and at 'em Spurs.


Fuck I'm bricking it !
 

gibb

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My schedule for tomorrow:
1. 6am alarm go's off & after a quick wash i put on my lucky home Spurs top, tracksuit & hat
2. My Taxi mate picks me up at 6.30 & drives me to Belfast International Airport
3. 1st pint of the day at 7.30am with loads of Spurs & manu fans in the airport bar
4. 10am landing at stansted & meet up with my Spurs mate James the Yid
5. 11ish full english in the same cafe around kings cross area we ate in before the final last season (obvious reasons).
6. 12ish Make our way to the Torch Pub Wembley that we drank in before the final last season (obvious reasons).
7. 2.20ish walk up Wembley way buzzing
8. 6ish leave Wembley grinning like a cheshire cat like last season - after Spurs winning on penalties i reckon.
9. 11ish arrive home safe & sound, kiss the kids goodnight who are asleep in full Spurs gear, accept a nice cuppa tea from the wife (& anything else that is on offer), then settle down to watch a re-run of another famous Spurs Wembley Win that i have sky plussed in advance.
(IF ALL GO'S TO PLAN I WILL BE A VERY HAPPY MAN)....C O Y S....
 

Dundalk_Spur

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Stoof my man you are a legend, just got the box set of FA cup dvds gonna watch as many before i fall asleep tonight.

COYS
 

DiscoD1882

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I am off skiing tomorrow. I hang my head in shame. However I will be watching.

If anyone has any info on what channels it will be on in Italy please please please let me know.

EDIT: I feel even worse having watched all the Vids. Thanks Stoof
 

alfiespurs

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Me, now that I have moved Further West, we are 5 hours behind .... so it wqill be 10am here. I am having a few friends, both Manures and spurs lot, cooking breakfast with a few beers and watching the game live at home 1 We will be Man USA tommorow, I have a very good feeling ! UP THE SPURS !
 

SpurSince57

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Can we do it? Yes we can!

And our if our league record against the MU Rowdies makes you want to hide behind the sofa, our cup record (particularly in the league cup) is pretty damned good.
 

ikan

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1991 ... FA Cup Semi Final ... Gazza and Lineker ... that's when I really stuck to Spurs!
 

Geez

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If anyone has any info on what channels it will be on in Italy please please please let me know.

Sky Calcio 9 Italy (15:30)
Sky Sport 3 Italy (15:50)

On the piste afterwards? :wink:
 

alextheyid

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im all a tingling all over...i ADORE that fanzone video- the sheer ecstasy!! you see his face when modric hits post..then second later when lenno pops it in... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!

cheers stoofy!
 

adwanhussein

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Uefa is a minor excercize .Wembley is the historic shrine of footbal where the attention of the world will be glued to in less than two hours.Will be viewing the match live on the massive Aljazeera plus four sport channel.Best wishes for a Spur victory.
 
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