Tottenham Vs Bournemouth: Match Thread

[GetSpurredOn]

Dembele should get more goals - but it's good that goals at this stage of the season are coming from all over.

That's been a big positive, once Kane was out, so many players shared the load.

Arter:

"You can't look at their lineup and see a system. They move and change shape constantly"

At times today, even though we were predominantly 4231, we went back to the team setup of last year, Dier dropping between Alderweireld and Vertonghen to make a back 3, with Eriksen dropping deeper into midfield to partner Dembele in a 3421, such was the fluidity, constantly moved between the two.

 

[luRRka]

Am I right in saying Lloris now has joint most clean sheets in the PL this season? Impressive considering he has missed a few games

Yeah, 13 clean sheets, same as courtois but played 4 games less

 

[Japhet]

Excellent game, what more can I say? If we knock the chavs out of the FA Cup next weekend and then they lose to United tomorrow this could be a really interesting end to the season.

Wouldn't put any money on it, but how sweet would it be to piss on their chips after last season?

 

[chinaman]

4-0 is our favourite score. Let's repeat that next week against Chelscum.

 

[Gaz_Gammon]

probably the United game.
I really hope United win tomorrow, because well, a)for the obvious and b) because I do think we might struggle to get the win.

The result tomorrow i think will decide if Chel$ea win the title.

 

[midge]

That was actually a well taken goal, in every respect, from Janssen. I said a few weeks ago that he needed to add that "roll the defender" aspect to his game, and he has. He did it against Watford and was unlucky not to score. He did it again today with a lovely turn. The more pleasing thing though was that, after seeing yet another effort saved, he could have snatched at the rebound, but didn't. He kept his composure and slotted it away with the opposite foot. A lovely goal, from a strikers point of view, that should do wonders for his self belief.

Really made up for the boy.

Poch reaction when Janssen scored was really amazing....as good as his when Son was sub last week...guy really loves all his players

 

[ernie78]

Another Excellent performance. We could've had 7 and limited them to 1 shot on target. So pleased for Janssen too, hopefully this is a huge weight off him and he kicks on.
Poch really has got us ticking and it's beautiful to watch

 

[carlito]

Top man

 

[Blackrat1299]

Just realised we have an extra day to recover.

 

[ardiles]

I honestly don't know who we could bring in to truly improve our first choice starting 11.

What we need to do is to upgrade some of our backup players. During the course of the season, a number of first team players will miss games through various reasons. Players like Son, Lamela, Trippier and Winks will come in without upsetting the rhythm but its not the same in some other positions.

 

[Wsussexspur]

Nice win today didn't really ever get out 2nd gear! Really good to see Jansen get his first goal from open play in the premiership.

 

[Spurger King]

I think if the chavs lose to United tomorrow and we knock the out of the cup, I can see them having a major wobble, am I the only one who thinks this?

I can't see us not winning every remaining game with the form we are in.

We've just set a club record for consecutive Prem wins, having previously struggled to get past 6. Now you think we're going to end the season on a 13 game winning streak? Seems a bit optimistic!

The last four matches were all ones we were firm favourites to win, and I'm impressed and very happy that we won them all. However, with the exception of Hull, our remaining games probably represent our toughest fixtures of the season. Away games to an in form Palace, Leicester (who recently seem to have the measure of us) and Spam (who essentially see us as their cup final in their shitty Chav Bowl), along with home games against the gooners and United.

We can win all of them, but I'd be surprised.

 

[Gaz_Gammon]

Who he?

Suarez:
110 Games
107 Starts
69 Goals

Kane:
109 Games
95 Starts
69 Goals

 

[Lukasz]

Never thought that I will think that way but after today's performance I'm really confident that we can win all of our remaining league games this season.

Son's form is going to do us a world of good at this stage.

 

[Ionman34]

Poch reaction when Janssen scored was really amazing....as good as his when Son was sub last week...guy really loves all his players

I think the pleasure comes from the fact that he has seen a result come from seeing the coaching reap dividends, as much as delight in seeing the boy getting a personal monkey off his back.

Like any decent mentor, the pleasure derives from seeing a youngster fully take on board what he is being taught, continue to work hard, despite the planets all seeming to align against him, and finally exorcise a demon.

I'll tell you something too, it is a huge testament to the mental strength of Janssen that he's done it after so many things going against him.

 

[slartibartfast]

Makes you realise what a fkin disgrace it was us playing after Leicester EVERY weekend for an eternity plus those 3 Mondays on the bounce last season.
And some fools think it doesn't matter.
I think Chelsea will feel a bit different going into tomorrow knowing their leads been cut from 10pts to 4 than if we were playing chasing a 10pt lead.
No, I'm never letting that go lol. Was a fkin joke that would never have happened to one of the Sky 4

 

[slartibartfast]

So...


7 Straight wins
22 Goals Scored
4 Goals Conceded
4 Clean Sheets
3 4-0 wins

Piss poor form.....

Poch out

 

[slartibartfast]

Poch reaction when Janssen scored was really amazing....as good as his when Son was sub last week...guy really loves all his players

Thought the little jump for joy for 2nd goal needs some work though lol

 

[StevePil]

Just home from the match and very impressive performance from all the team from the first minute! we look on top form at present but its going to get tougher over these next few games so we need to keep it up but go into them in top form, fair play to the lads and Poch...!

Kane had some sublime touches today and 75mins for Chelsea on Sat..... if we beat them on Sat, I think we will win the cup as cant see City or Arse stopping us, but Chelsea is massive on Sat.

And.... come on Man U tomorrow - Chelsea win that, the league is theres.... they drop points we still have a chance !

 

[Japhet]

That's been a big positive, once Kane was out, so many players shared the load.



At times today, even though we were predominantly 4231, we went back to the team setup of last year, Dier dropping between Alderweireld and Vertonghen to make a back 3, with Eriksen dropping deeper into midfield to partner Dembele in a 3421, such was the fluidity, constantly moved between the two.

The way this team changes formation constantly must be an absolute nightmare to play against. One of Poch's greatest achievements has been bringing in players that enable us to do this without having a bloated squad. Everybody feels involved which generates fantastic team spirit.