Official 2009/2010 Premiership Thread

[NBC]

At least Harry is circumspect on the outcome of the game. He said that with the 'disallowed' goal, "sometimes you get 'em, sometimes you don't" - and that the penalty, "didn't make any difference to the game."

Nice to see a guy not blame others for his teams failings - "we had enough chances to score and just couldn't stick one in." Simple as that. Must be his east-end charm, but he's hard guy to dislike, even if he manages Spurs (yuk!).

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by NBC

and that the penalty, "didn't make any difference to the game."

Not on that game, but it could affect the game on Wednesday. Palacios is suspended now because of that crap call and subsequent booking.

[NBC]

To whet the appetite...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/8616181.stm

"If there is one antidote for Tottenham's FA Cup semi-final heartache, it is a first league win over Arsenal in a decade. It would keep them in contention for the fourth Champions League spot, as well as effectively ending their hated rival's title challenge.
However, it is the Gunners who have reason to feel the more confident. Quite apart from being fresher than their hosts, Arsenal have recent history on their side. Should they win or draw, they will set a club record of 21 consecutive top-flight matches without defeat against another team."


I'm sure this will stir the pot.

[Locke]

And here I thought being a Liverpool fan was hard...

[d_phaneuf]

The Dailyfail is saying Lennon won't play, and the BBC is saying Van persie will most likely be available as a sub

[Pagal4321]

VAN PERSIE!!!!!

Part of the team tomorrow, will start on the bench.

VAN PERSIE!!!!!

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

The Dailyfail is saying Lennon won't play, and the BBC is saying Van persie will most likely be available as a sub

Any news on Kranjcar?

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Any news on Kranjcar?

nope, no news is probly good news he finished the game

with no palacios kranjacar is even more important to start because they will probly but Modric/Huddlestone in the middle

and Bale at LM is not as effective as Bale at LB

I would hope its Defoe/Pav up front with Kranjcar/Huddlestone/Modric/Bentley in mid

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

nope, no news is probly good news he finished the game

with no palacios kranjacar is even more important to start because they will probly but Modric/Huddlestone in the middle

and Bale at LM is not as effective as Bale at LB

I would hope its Defoe/Pav up front with Kranjcar/Huddlestone/Modric/Bentley in mid

Yeah, but he was seen wearing a boot after the game.

Bale at LM also means BAE at LB, which I'm totally against. Apparently King is going to be fit as well, so the backend should be pretty good with Bale, King, Dawson, and Corluka.

[Coys1882]

diane - rube, do you guys frequent any Spurs forums?

[NBC]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

nope, no news is probly good news he finished the game

with no palacios kranjacar is even more important to start because they will probly but Modric/Huddlestone in the middle

and Bale at LM is not as effective as Bale at LB

I would hope its Defoe/Pav up front with Kranjcar/Huddlestone/Modric/Bentley in mid

Kranjcar is out with an ankle injury.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by NBC

Kranjcar is out with an ankle injury.

Corluka is most likely out as well, don't really trust Walker yet to fill in at RB

hope they put Bassong there with Ledley/Dawson in the middle

no Kranjcar probly means Bale at LM because Modric is their only other CM with Palacios suspended and Jenas injured. Unless they go with Kaboul as a DM.

I actually wouldn't mind that with the formation arsenal use, have Kaboul in front of the back 4 and give Huddlestone the chance to push up more

I don't dislike BAE as much as others but that Bale/Modric combo is their best chance of attack on the wings with no Lennon.

[rubecube]

Son of a bitch.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-c...cc=5901&ver=us

[NBC]

Originally Posted by Locke

And here I thought being a Liverpool fan was hard...

I'm sure it isn't easy being a Liverpool fan Locke, especially this year. But there is something 'special' about a Spurs fan's bleak world (football) view, that just eggs guys like me on.

One Spurs fan from my gym said that there is never a dull moment when you support Tottenham. I couldn't agree more.

[NBC]

Could be pure speculation and wishful thinking on Messi's part.

Cesc Fabregas will return to Barcelona - Lionel Messi

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...al/8619194.stm

[Locke]

Originally Posted by NBC

Could be pure speculation and wishful thinking on Messi's part.

Cesc Fabregas will return to Barcelona - Lionel Messi

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...al/8619194.stm

Wishful thinking? It would be a stupid move for Fabregas. He's good, but behind Iniesta and Xavi he'd be a third string benchwarmer.

People have to start watching more than the EPL, as good as Fabregas is, hes not even close to the level of those 2 midfielders, they are arguably the best play-making midfielders in the world right now and Fabregas isnt. Will he be one day? Maybe, but it'll probably be more due to deterioration with age of the other 2 than anything else.

Case in point:

Hill-Wood also said he did not think a return to Barcelona was in Fabregas's best interest, because of the competition he would face from the likes of Andres Iniesta and Xavi.



"If you want my opinion, I'm not sure he would even get in their team," he stated.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...al/8619194.stm

[d_phaneuf]

Iniesta has been playing a lot of LW/LAM this season anyway, in place of Henry, so Cesc would fit in with their midfield

I have thought he is gone this summer for awhile, and I won't be sad to see him go at all. The Barca elections are this summer and the new people in charge always want to make a splash

[d_phaneuf]

Harry goes with an out there lineup, I thought he might use Kaboul in MF to keep Modric and Bale on the left side, I like that.

BAE at RB in a big game is better than kyle walker as well

Danny Rose at rw is a bold move, I guess he really thinks they need some speed to attack Arsenal. He is young and has looked good in FA and Carling cup matches this season. That was against the Boltons/Fulhams and Leeds of the world though. Big step up here in the NLD

and Judas starts for Arsenal, won't be hard to know when he touches the ball

[d_phaneuf]

wonder goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Danny Rose

[Locke]

Uh oh....Arse is in trouble....