Tottenham Vs Chelsea: Capital One Final Match Thread

[TH1239]

The two names we don't want to see on the team sheet for them are Cuadrado and Zouma. Cuadrado and Hazard on the wings could be a nightmare for us to deal with pace wise. We are almost always conceding clear cut chances to teams with players that can run behind our back 4 and these two are not only fast, but they are technically excellent. Willian, while a very good player, isn't anywhere near as dynamic as Cuadrado, and I think Rose matches up better with him.

Zouma is simply a much more imposing defender than Cahill right now for them. I think Kane would have a field day if Mourinho picked the latter, but Zouma's a different proposition for Kane, as he shares Kane's youthful zeal and confidence. Very quick, excellent tackler, physically strong, and good reader of the game for his lack of big time experience.

For us, I think the two selection questions are who starts in the three behind Kane. You'd think Lamela/Dembele/Eriksen, but Chadli was excellent against Chelsea earlier this season, so Poch has some thinking to do. Of course, there is a Vorm/Lloris debate, but not starting Lloris would be an incredibly risky thing for someone in Poch's position to do, so I have to assume Hugo starts and maybe Vorm gets a chance against Swansea next week?

 

[Gbspurs]

So I had a dream last night that we were playing Arsenal in the "cup final". We were 2 nil down and then the match was suspended for 10 mins because of floodlight failure.

When it resumed we got a quick goal back through Walker. Into stoppage time we made a sub bringing on Sheringham who scored an equaliser ( only the ball didn't actually cross the line it was still given).

Teddy then scored the winner in extra time with a towering header and the cup was ours.

Not sure what it means but I'm taking it as a good sign!

 

[spurs_girl_tasha]

Are there any pubs at Gatwick Airport I can watch the game? My flight is at 8pm

In the South terminal there is a Whetherspoons before security. I watched the game where we beat Liverpool on the day of the season when Benny scored.

 

[aliyid]

First time seeing Spurs @ Wembley for me, absolutely buzzing, can't wait to walk down Wembley Way.

Come on you Spurs

 

[spursfan77]

Anyone else hoping this morning that the Chelsea players got served up a dodgy lasagne at their team hotel last night?!?!

 

[Romulus]

CUP FINAL DAY. YEEEAH BUDDY

lets just enjoy the day here lads..

 

[Monkey boy]

This one means that little bit more to me because of my hatred of all things Chelsea. I didn't used to mind them, growing up in Cardiff I had very little to do with them but that all changed when the finals moved to the Millennium Stadium for a few years. There was I walking down the street with 2 of my mates and all 3 of us probably only weighed 20 stone between as skinny 18 year olds when out of nowhere a group of Chelsea fans appeared and for no reason whatsoever beat us all to the ground. The worst thing was, the 2 guys I was with don't even follow football (as if that's a reason anyway?)

Ever since whenever we play these ****s I want to win so badly................. id also like to "bump" into those arseholes that did what they did again too now that im no longer 9 stone when ringing wet.

 

[phoenix75]

I have this aching, almost painful need for us to win this. My father supports them, of all teams, and I will not be able to take the smugness if they win. Don't care if it's an arse clenchingly tight 1 - 0, just need the win.COYSSSSSS!!!

 

[degoose]

I really hope we win today as i hate chelsea but i also like to see Mourinho squirm as he is far too cocky,of course i am biased but i really despise teams like Chelsea as well who just splash the cash and then think they were some old team who were always great and have some kind of amazing history. To show what Abramovich did you just have to look at how many trophies have been won since 2003 when he took over and how many they won before going back to when they were formed.

12 trophies once abramovich came in , 15 before with the first being in 1954 up to 2000

Says it all really.

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

The two names we don't want to see on the team sheet for them are Cuadrado and Zouma. Cuadrado and Hazard on the wings could be a nightmare for us to deal with pace wise. We are almost always conceding clear cut chances to teams with players that can run behind our back 4 and these two are not only fast, but they are technically excellent. Willian, while a very good player, isn't anywhere near as dynamic as Cuadrado, and I think Rose matches up better with him.

Zouma is simply a much more imposing defender than Cahill right now for them. I think Kane would have a field day if Mourinho picked the latter, but Zouma's a different proposition for Kane, as he shares Kane's youthful zeal and confidence. Very quick, excellent tackler, physically strong, and good reader of the game for his lack of big time experience.

For us, I think the two selection questions are who starts in the three behind Kane. You'd think Lamela/Dembele/Eriksen, but Chadli was excellent against Chelsea earlier this season, so Poch has some thinking to do. Of course, there is a Vorm/Lloris debate, but not starting Lloris would be an incredibly risky thing for someone in Poch's position to do, so I have to assume Hugo starts and maybe Vorm gets a chance against Swansea next week?

I'd start Chadli, he tore Chelsea a new one. He's not been playing overly well of late, possibly due to the family loss, but this could be the game to catapult him back to being awesome. Lloris is a no brainer.

The attacking 3 behind Kane is a headache. Personally, i'd put Dembele in the attacking 3 on the right, with Eriksen Central and Chadli left. WIth a CM pairing of Mason and Bentaleb.

COYS!!!

 

[nicdic]

I'm ready.

 

[Cavehillspur]

Butterflies kicking in. Quick visit to the gym then out for the early kick off and the rest of the day.

Come on you Spuuurs!!!!

 

[easley91]

Anybody else going to watch the Spurs TV build up on facebook? No Sky Chelsea bias to suffer! Starts at 12.30pm for those interested.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

Woke up this morning and thought I'd have the usual feeling that "maybe, maybe we actually can win... ".
But no. I don't have that feeling at all. I actually don't think we stand half a chance, save by some odd coincidence. If by the 80th minute it's still 0-0, pass the ball to Kane and ask him to shoot. That COULD maybe secure the trophy. But in reality, I don't believe we'll win. I'm happy we are playing a final. I'm happy it is versus the best team in the country at the moment, and there ends my optimism.

 

[nightgoat]

SSN already stoking the Chelsea victim mentality by making a big deal about how they 'can be aggrieved at the referee appointment' (even though it's clearly an ideal appointment for Chelsea) because he booked Fabregas. No mention at all of the three points he gave Palace against us.

 

[dirtyh]

Coys. Good vs evil today.

 

[strader]

This one means that little bit more to me because of my hatred of all things Chelsea. I didn't used to mind them, growing up in Cardiff I had very little to do with them but that all changed when the finals moved to the Millennium Stadium for a few years. There was I walking down the street with 2 of my mates and all 3 of us probably only weighed 20 stone between as skinny 18 year olds when out of nowhere a group of Chelsea fans appeared and for no reason whatsoever beat us all to the ground. The worst thing was, the 2 guys I was with don't even follow football (as if that's a reason anyway?)

Ever since whenever we play these ****s I want to win so badly................. id also like to "bump" into those arseholes that did what they did again too now that im no longer 9 stone when ringing wet.

wow, that is terrible. Didn't you report it to the police.

 

[FibreOpticJesus]

So remind me...whats happening today?

 

[Festrup]

So remind me...whats happening today?

Chelsea is going to open with 3 goals and we will end it with 5..

 

[thinktank]

Lamela to score.