Race for the Top 4 - 2018/19

[Spurslove]

It's not about faith mate just a realistic appraisal of the situation that awaits us but if we win all three then probably we deserve to win the league.

We are in total agreement then.

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[Lighty64]

I'm speaking for myself, the players care of course. Only football team I care about is Tottenham and to me England gamed are detrimental.

to me England are my 2nd team, made even better that Spurs players play for them

 

[Shadydan]

Actually you don't know me, so you can't say that. England games have been tedious for years I will give you that, but I will always watch regardless as I am an English football supporter. I support both club and country. What helps now, for me personally, is several of our club's players represent the nation, and two have captained, and also the manager was born in my hometown and went to the same school I once went to. It's club and town pride for me. Helps that England have several young players coming through and play good football as well.

International football helps our players as well, heaven knows how much experience they picked up playing in the World Cup, playing tournament football, being part of a group dynamic and having the pressure of the nation on their shoulders, it's only going to improve their mentality.

 

[Saoirse]

I'm with you. I can live with the WC finals every 4 years, the rest can fuck off.

The World Cup would be pretty shit if the teams involved had never played together before. International football is an important part of the game, it's actually one of the few things that brings swathes of the nation together right now, and it should in my opinion be an honour rather than an inconvienience to be asked to represent your country.

 

[easley91]

International football helps our players as well, heaven knows how much experience they picked up playing in the World Cup, playing tournament football, being part of a group dynamic and having the pressure of the nation on their shoulders, it's only going to improve their mentality.

It's not like we had the winning captain, or nine representatives in the semis, either.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

It’s a bit early, but in my head I’ve already started the Top Four countdown.

Another 30 points guarantees us Top 4. Ten wins from 13 games, or 9 plus 3 draws.

I predicted sixth for us at the start of the season, but that would be desperately disappointing now.

 

[EQP]

It's not like we had the winning captain, or nine representatives in the semis, either.

I'd argue for our group of players, winning a Premier league title would do even more for their confidence and mentality and further reinforce that hard work they've put in under Poch. Which they can then carry with them to the NT and hopefully help win other competitions. When March rolls around and if we're still in contention ( hopefully Liverpool and Man CIty wobble) we should seriously tell the likes of Dele, Kane, Winks & Rose to stay back.

 

[Shadydan]

It’s a bit early, but in my head I’ve already started the Top Four countdown.

Another 30 points guarantees us Top 4. Ten wins from 13 games, or 9 plus 3 draws.

I predicted sixth for us at the start of the season, but that would be desperately disappointing now.

6th?

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

6th?

Yep. Oh me of little faith!

I expected Utd to start like they’re playing now, and l’Arse to be on the rebound from Wenger. Not much of an excuse, I know...

 

[Legacy]

It’s a bit early, but in my head I’ve already started the Top Four countdown.

Another 30 points guarantees us Top 4. Ten wins from 13 games, or 9 plus 3 draws.

I predicted sixth for us at the start of the season, but that would be desperately disappointing now.

Another 30 points gives us half a chance at winning the league.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Another 30 points gives us half a chance at winning the league.

Better than half a chance, I’d think.

 

[Mr Pink]

Actually you don't know me, so you can't say that. England games have been tedious for years I will give you that, but I will always watch regardless as I am an English football supporter. I support both club and country. What helps now, for me personally, is several of our club's players represent the nation, and two have captained, and also the manager was born in my hometown and went to the same school I once went to. It's club and town pride for me. Helps that England have several young players coming through and play good football as well.

Mate, Lighten up, I wasn't being completely serious!

Each to their own and all that ?

 

[smallsnc]

I'd argue for our group of players, winning a Premier league title would do even more for their confidence and mentality and further reinforce that hard work they've put in under Poch. Which they can then carry with them to the NT and hopefully help win other competitions. When March rolls around and if we're still in contention ( hopefully Liverpool and Man CIty wobble) we should seriously tell the likes of Dele, Kane, Winks & Rose to stay back.

Watch this board melt down when we say that they are injured and can't play in the internationals, since we can't public tell them not to play and I am pretty sure they are not going to piss off the FA by turning the spot down.

I expect them to play and think Kane and Dele may benefit from the match time at that point.

 

[EQP]

Watch this board melt down when we say that they are injured and can't play in the internationals, since we can't public tell them not to play and I am pretty sure they are not going to piss off the FA by turning the spot down.

I expect them to play and think Kane and Dele may benefit from the match time at that point.

I'll keep my eye on this as I'll bet good money that a couple Liverpool and Man City players pull up with "injuries" during March, which will be magically resolved after a week off from international fixtures. The FA isn't going to punish those player by not selecting them for the other UEFA Nations League or UEFA 2020 qualifying games. Don't know why we don't follow suit when it comes to things like this.

 

[aliyid]

Another 30 points guarantees us Top 4. Ten wins from 13 games, or 9 plus 3 draws.

3 what???

 

[Lighty64]

I'll keep my eye on this as I'll bet good money that a couple Liverpool and Man City players pull up with "injuries" during March, which will be magically resolved after a week off from international fixtures. The FA isn't going to punish those player by not selecting them for the other UEFA Nations League or UEFA 2020 qualifying games. Don't know why we don't follow suit when it comes to things like this.

Man C will have Walker, Stones and Sterling able to play for England, I doubt 1 of them will pull out. Liverpool only have Henderson, and possibly Lallana all their other internationals don't play for England

 

[Shadydan]

Man C will have Walker, Stones and Sterling able to play for England, I doubt 1 of them will pull out. Liverpool only have Henderson, and possibly Lallana all their other internationals don't play for England

Trent and Gomez

 

[EQP]

Man C will have Walker, Stones and Sterling able to play for England, I doubt 1 of them will pull out. Liverpool only have Henderson, and possibly Lallana all their other internationals don't play for England

Trent Arnold?

 

[Lighty64]

Trent and Gomez

Trent Arnold?

Trent Alexandre-Arnold might be fit by then Gomez won't be

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

Fulham predictably rolling over for Utd. Lukaku is still huge- looks like he’s still celebrating Christmas