Tottenham Vs West Brom: Match Thread

[amathews3416]

defoe starting up front on his own at home

Defoe has a goal a piece in his last games for country/club. He is a very streaky striker, but once he gets hot, he can bag quite a bit. I'm sure AVB is hoping he can continue that momentum today and bag 1 or 2.

 

[hoodlum]

No Dawson on the bench, big statement.

Especially with Kaboul injured. Maybe they're close on a deal and don't want him getting hurt.

 

[CJMurray]

Yay for making Adebayor my Fantasy Football Captain.

Decent line up though, looking forward to seeing Vertonghen play.

 

[robin09]

No Dawson on the bench, big statement.

Caulker is higher up the order. Plus with rumours of Sunderland putting in a bid now, I imagine we don't want him crocked.

 

[InOffMeLeftShin]

The reaction in my house:

ITK says VDV will be on the bench again...

but the teamsheet is out and he's starting

 

[felmani26]

Disappointing not to see Ade starting but presumably this is down to lack of match fitness.

In any case, great to see Vertonghen starting and with Sandro and Livermore, this should give us a good platform for Bale, Rafa and Lennon to run at the WBA defence.

In any case, this won't be easy and anyone who suggests otherwise are deluding themselves.

 

[beals]

Happy to see Rafa start. Big day for Jan, let's hope he produces a debut to remember. 1st home win for AVB, I hope.

WB will be no be no easy task though, so all our boys need to be up for the fight.
COYS

 

[seneca]

Any of the dislikers actually want to give me a rational explanation for why my statement was absurd; would love to hear it...

I didn't dislike it but when I read it I had a flashing image of ossie ardiles in clown make up looming over me laughing maniacally saying "we will score more than them" shoot through my brain

 

[paulcumpstone]

personally think today will tell us alot more than last weeks game, thought we were very decent last week but think the system suits us more when we are away and trying to contain, when the imputus is on us like today when we expect a win will be intrigued to see if we dominate and create chances when a team comes and sits and defends.

 

[bubble07]

Especially with Kaboul injured. Maybe they're close on a deal and don't want him getting hurt.

Or that he is 5th choice centre back

 

[Spurger King]

Great line-up. Good to see Verts and VDV starting. Also pleased to see Defoe keep his place as it would have taken the piss a little if he'd stuck Ade straight in.

Glad to see Livermore continuing to be given opportunities too. I had my doubts about him when he broke into the team last season, but he's proving to be a decent player.

 

[hoodlum]

Or that he is 5th choice centre back

Or that. Just looking at alternate explanations. No big deal for this week really. Gallas and Vertonghen should play most, if not all, of the match, with Caulker getting a few minutes if the game is in hand.

 

[avonspurs]

Any of the dislikers actually want to give me a rational explanation for why my statement was absurd; would love to hear it...

I'm not a 'disliker'. However I did click the 'disagree' button because, well, I disagree. Nothing irrational or absurd about your statement. I simply don't agree with it - for me, the team sheet doesn't reek of negativity against a team who beat Liverpool 3-0 last week.

 

[avonspurs]

The reaction in my house:

ITK says VDV will be on the bench again...

but the teamsheet is out and he's starting

I gotta get that top for my kids too

 

[sim0n]

it looks a very conservative/negative line up from WBA with brunt, rosenberg, kukaku, and gera all on the bench.

long as the lone ranger? Spurs need to get on them early and often -- COYS!!!!!!

 

[alfiespurs]

Not as nervous as last week - But lets see what happens. I have to laugh to see Jenas on the bench. Never a Dull moment at the lane ! CoYS

 

[InOffMeLeftShin]

I gotta get that top for my kids too

It's a great top, really nice quality too.

 

[paulcumpstone]

It's him or Kane at this point. Gotta ease Adebayor in at least for this week.

yeah more the point we playing 1 up i guess, do we need 2 dcm's, sandro and livermore, guess we will soon find out

 

[sim0n]

yeah more the point we playing 1 up i guess, do we need 2 dcm's, sandro and livermore, guess we will soon find out

Kane doesn't even make the bench now, strange to think of going into the season with only 2 premiership proven strikers

 

[avonspurs]

It's a great top, really nice quality too.

It looks it. BTW meant to put 'informative' rating not 'optimistic' - fingers way too fat to use iPhone