Match Thread: Tottenham Hotspur vs Cardiff City

[Neil_Vaughan]

Talk about the game in here before, during and after

[Spur]

I am optimistic for this game purely on the level that we are at home (like that seems to matter this season) and we have just lost so I expect a immediate reaction from the lads.

[Ginola's Son]

Lose this and it could be the start of a freefall, with what I percieve to be an unwinnable CC Semi-Final coming up (Don't jump on me for that, I feel Footy politics will rob us, no matter what)

We cannot lose this game!

[spurs61]

I totally agree GS, again.

[Welsh Spur]

I think that if Spurs play like they did on yesterday then Cardiff will be played off the park, did anyone see them against Southend? Piss poor.

I'm going for a 4-0 win.

Berbatov 2, Defoe, Huddlestone

[Ginola's Son]

did anyone see them against Southend? Piss poor

Cardiff or Spurs...

[Welsh Spur]

Good shout, but I meant Cardiff on the weekend.

[Ginola's Son]

Well, it really doesn't matter, form goes out the window for a cup-tie

[Welsh Spur]

True, but Cardiff are a club with problems at the moment, Trust.

All I ask is we reproduce the performance from yesterday, and I'm confident the rest will fall into place. We can't lose this game for a number of reasons:-

1. I hate Cardiff more than I hate Arsenal
2. If we get through it's Southend or Barnsley(Another team I hate - Millenium playoff final, bastards)
3. We could be going out of the other cups in the next rounds - it's a distinct possibility.
4. We're at home

So I'm sticking to my 4-0 prediction. No win since Villa on Boxing Day and after yesterday I reckon we'll thump someone soon. It looks to be Cardiff.

[canadaspur]

I think that if Spurs play like they did on yesterday then Cardiff will be played off the park, did anyone see them against Southend? Piss poor.

I'm going for a 4-0 win.

Berbatov 2, Defoe, Huddlestone

If we play like we did yesterday we'll likely win 4 or 5-3!

[suBerb]

We will win this one. I stick to my prediction that we will play in two finals this season.

[Welsh Spur]

By that notion do you also predict that we have to win one?

Or are you optimistic about the both?

....Or, unthinkably do you think we'll lose them both? :p

[RuFuS]

what I percieve to be an unwinnable CC Semi-Final coming up

Winning it will be tough granted but they can lose it. i suspect they will have the kids out for the 1st leg and then draft x amount of seniors depending on that result for the second.

Should we be silly/lucky enough to win thru to the final. That concerns me more.Beating scum2 once in god knows how long is one thing beating them twice is completely another.

[MiloMinderbinder]

By that notion do you also predict that we have to win one?

Or are you optimistic about the both?

....Or, unthinkably do you think we'll lose them both? :p

Call me a cynic but the main thing is to get to one of the domestic finals as we'll certainly play one of the "big 4" (Sky speak) and therefore be guaranteed a place in Europe even if we lose.

[canadaspur]

Call me a cynic but the main thing is to get to one of the domestic finals as we'll certainly play one of the "big 4" (Sky speak) and therefore be guaranteed a place in Europe even if we lose.

Well that makes me a cynic then:D

[Ginola's Son]

Winning it will be tough granted but they can lose it. i suspect they will have the kids out for the 1st leg and then draft x amount of seniors depending on that result for the second..

I think, that this team will beat us no matter who they stick out, esp with the 2nd leg at their place. I just know the way it works against them, and I can't see it being any different. The thing we have to accept is...the kids are good...the kids are a match for us. I really want to believe we can do it, and if we do and I'm brilliantly wrong then I'll probably cry...but you know what this damn game is like!!

Should we be silly/lucky enough to win thru to the final. That concerns me more.Beating scum2 once in god knows how long is one thing beating them twice is completely another

Yeah, tall order methinks. UEFA cup concentration is what we need.

[MaccYid]

Call me a cynic but the main thing is to get to one of the domestic finals as we'll certainly play one of the "big 4" (Sky speak) and therefore be guaranteed a place in Europe even if we lose.

That only applies to the Fa Cup, if we get Chelsea in the final of the carling cup and lose, the European place goes to 6th in the league. Therefore it looks like we are going to have win the Carling Cup or get a "big 4" team in the final of the fa cup to qualify for Europe next season.

[suBerb]

By that notion do you also predict that we have to win one?

Or are you optimistic about the both?

....Or, unthinkably do you think we'll lose them both? :p


I hope that we will win silverware.

[MiloMinderbinder]

That only applies to the Fa Cup, if we get Chelsea in the final of the carling cup and lose, the European place goes to 6th in the league. Therefore it looks like we are going to have win the Carling Cup or get a "big 4" team in the final of the fa cup to qualify for Europe next season.

One things for sure, we ain't gonna qualify through the league this year unless a) Pompey and Bolton go on a horendous run b) King gets back asap and Davenport is sold to Winalot to become the dogs dinner that he so clearly is.

Call me a doom mungerer but if we don't requalify for Europe wave goodbye to the good players we have accumulated over the last 3 years and get ready for scrapping.

[swansea spurs]

Being from sansea let's hope the score is as bad for cardiff as possible.

[Welsh Spur]

Call me a cynic but the main thing is to get to one of the domestic finals as we'll certainly play one of the "big 4" (Sky speak) and therefore be guaranteed a place in Europe even if we lose.

What happens if Arsenal and Chelsea get to the CC Final, who gets the European spot then?

[JJ]

I'm not sure where the Davenport hate has come from suddenly. He's been pretty good really filling in for King.

I noticed he got blamed for alot yesterday, but if you watch the replays the 1st goal was down to Huddlestone losing his man (Huntington). The 2nd goal it was Dawson on Martins, and the 3rd goal was Tainio's fault for not tracking Butt's run.

I've been quite impressed by him recently. :/

[swansea spurs]

No chance of arsenal beating us in the semis we will be to up for it. I mean there is the chance to beat chelsea on the big stage just like we done at the lane!!!

[laspur]

Cardiff will be a scrappy game cause those boys believe they have a shot and to be honest they do. We struggle with agressive sides and i see it again against Cardiff. I know were better but what has this gotten us, PURE ****IN FRUSTRATION. Can't comment on the arse just yet, let's beat Cardiff 1st. 1-0 Spurs over Cardiff.

[JJ]

If we play anything like we did yesterday it will be a mauling.

[laspur]

I hope your right JJ.

[deadleyledley]

cardiff will want to win. but i think that we will win 3-1.
berby and defoe(2)

[RuFuS]

I'm not sure where the Davenport hate has come from suddenly. He's been pretty good really filling in for King.

I was curious about this as well. If he'd been picked in front of a fit King or Dawson i could understand a certain amount of resentment. He's more than just a fill in for either (gardener) as well.

[Spur]

What happens if Arsenal and Chelsea get to the CC Final, who gets the European spot then?

The winner of the CC gets automatic entry into the UEFA Cup. If the winner gets UEFA or CL via the league then the UEFA cup spot will go to 6th in the league. The runner up will get nothing, hence Wigan not being in europe this season.

In the FA Cup the runner up goes into europe. Unless the runner up is in the CL, then it goes to 7th.

Here's a question. Let's say we don't finish or earna UEFA spot via league or cup. Do we opt to enter the Inter-toto?

[hastingsyid]

True, but Cardiff are a club with problems at the moment, Trust.

All I ask is we reproduce the performance from yesterday, and I'm confident the rest will fall into place. We can't lose this game for a number of reasons:-

1. I hate Cardiff more than I hate Arsenal
2. If we get through it's Southend or Barnsley(Another team I hate - Millenium playoff final, bastards)
3. We could be going out of the other cups in the next rounds - it's a distinct possibility.
4. We're at home

So I'm sticking to my 4-0 prediction. No win since Villa on Boxing Day and after yesterday I reckon we'll thump someone soon. It looks to be Cardiff.Itotally understand your hatred for thr cardiff mugs my friend but surely you hate the scummy filth pikeys more

[hastingsyid]

We should and will win this game,no ****ing excuses for this and whatever happens jol has gotta kick the boys up the arse and make sure we win no matter what.3-0 to the yids

[spursmadnick06]

We have been given the following advice for fans from the Police regarding Wednesday night’s FA Cup third round replay against Cardiff City at White Hart Lane. Please take a moment to read it to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening.

"The build up to the game on Wednesday against Cardiff has created a lot of interest and some concerns amongst the fans and the local community.

“In our approach to this game we have made safety our primary concern.

“We have taken a partnership approach and had meetings with the Club, the local Community and the Local Authority. Therefore, to implement our Policing plan, we will have significant resources on duty which sets out to ensure people's safety and tackle any disorder or anti-social behaviour.

“The fans attending the game can assist us all by complying with the following advice:

* To use Paxton Road, Bromley Road and Worcester Avenue as your routes to the Stadium. The area around Park Lane may become congested and create delays for your entry into the Stadium. This applies after the game as well.
* To comply with the Ground Regulations inside the Stadium.
* Do not allow yourself to become involved in any criminal or anti-social behaviour at any time.
* Enjoy the game.

“We will do our best to facilitate the safety of all and we hope you will understand when we impact on your movement around the Stadium.

“We hope you will do your bit to distance yourself from any unacceptable behaviour and will encourage others to do likewise. Any bad Press will only impact negatively on the Club. Your Club."

[Spur]

I sure hope you wrote that spursmadnick.

[spursmadnick06]

just got it from another site, thought might be useful to info to any others going tommorow night.

[Spur]

Then you should have given the site, which happens to be the Spurs site, instead of copying and pasting - its jarring Rick.

Somebody fetch me my shotgun.

[hastingsyid]

just got it from another site, thought might be useful to info to any others going tommorow night.

Im going but not for the football;)

[Neil_Vaughan]

Spur, I think you can be more lenient on nick for this one.

He could be just wanting to give some help to those going to the game :)

[singapore spur]

whats wrong with cutting and pasting things that might be of interest ?

[Spur]

whats wrong with cutting and pasting things that might be of interest ?

Its jarring when it's a whole page no? When they could just post the link? If i'm going over the top then I do apologise.

[wayne wonder]

Im going but not for the football;)

Oi make sure your home by 7pm never mind going to the game it'll be too cold for you :p :p

How you doing fella?

[Welsh Spur]

Its jarring when it's a whole page no? When they could just post the link? If i'm going over the top then I do apologise.

I agree I never post more than my opinion on the subject or a link to it. But spursmadnick is not spursmadrick? That's one hell of a coincidence.

[spursmadnick06]

Its jarring when it's a whole page no? When they could just post the link? If i'm going over the top then I do apologise.

To be fair i didn't actually paste that from the Spurs website i got it from another forum but i apologise anyway.

[Spur]

To be fair i didn't actually paste that from the Spurs website i got it from another forum but i apologise anyway.

It's ok young one, just don't do it again, or someone really will have to pass me my shotgun :D :mad:

[MaccYid]

Come on lads, let's do this comfortably tonight and not bloody extra time!!

[canadaspur]

bugger,TV has barcodes v brum live,BBC Radio London for me then:mad:

[MarlowSpurs]

25mins no goals, don't know if thats a good sign or bad.

[canadaspur]

Lennnnnnnnonnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!

[MarlowSpurs]

Spoke too soon

[canadaspur]

KEANOOOOOOO....2-0 oh yeah!!!!!

[Chewy]

Keanoooooooo

[Ginola's Son]

2-0 up..........

I think we are playing nearly our best possible team, with King in for Gardner obviously. Keane in seems sensible. Can't wait to see the goals. I want more.

[canadaspur]

3-0 Steed...a rocket I hear!!

[SCIFIN17YID]

are you guys streaming it live ? if so please info client and channel thanks.

[canadaspur]

are you guys streaming it live ? if so please info client and channel thanks.

just BBC Radio London for me mate.

[denis-cro]

No stopping with goals please!!!:D It must be 5-0...destroy those ****ing Cardiff ****s!!!:mad:

[Ginola's Son]

STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

We need to **** them up!! Shut everyone up after the Newcs game.

[MaccYid]

Half time, lovely jubelee

[Ginola's Son]

The only thing that'll stop us now is a repeat of Man City!

[shakey18]

3-0-geddin!!! highlights at half time on bbc1-and the barcodes are 2-0 down!!

[canadaspur]

& the barcodes are getting stuffed 0-2!!!!!

[canadaspur]

poor foolham 1-3,watch out for them Sat!

[Ginola's Son]

Poor Fulham indeed.

Has anyone been watching Dave Bassett talking on Sky on that match? The man cannot speak a legible sentance!

[canadaspur]

The only thing that'll stop us now is a repeat of Man City!

soap mouth with your wash out...rearrange into meaningful sentence!

[Ginola's Son]

Apologies. I'll give you all my address if that happens so you can stomp on my face.

[jrio]

Just seen the goals at HT on MotD and Ekotto looks a lot more lively coming forward than I've seen previously.

Flitting between bits of the Newcastle game on tv and Spurs on R5 and Newcastle are even worse than they were on Sunday. They could, and should, easily be 4 down.

[canadaspur]

Newcastle are even worse than they were on Sunday. They could, and should, easily be 4 down.

just when they're dangerous:rolleyes:

[Billywhizz]

Just seen the goals at HT on MotD and Ekotto looks a lot more lively coming forward than I've seen previously.

Flitting between bits of the Newcastle game on tv and Spurs on R5 and Newcastle are even worse than they were on Sunday. They could, and should, easily be 4 down.

Yep!! agree with you there, Benny looks like the roadrunner.

The Barcodes are totally shit, which even makes there result on sunday harder to swallow.

[SCIFIN17YID]

fulham has done a come back its 3 - 3 now.

[laspur]

Jol better let these guys know, we still have another half. No holding onto the lead nonsense, something mjb has pointed out in great length. Lets get 6 and carry the momentum towards this weekend.

[shakey18]

Agree with jrio about Ekotto.I also thought Steed looked in good nick,at the centre of things in mf.

[sundancer]

Agree about steed maybe we should play him more central he has the vision and ability to play the killer pass, something we lack at times.

[Ginola's Son]

3-1 Birmingham. LOL

[Billywhizz]

Steed's goal ratio is looking good, he must be one of the top scoring midfielders and he's only played a handfull of games.

He has defo got more in his tank and is proving a snip at £2 million

[sundancer]

Why have they subbed Steed again its a perfect chance to give Hudd a rest.

[canadaspur]

& JD makes it 4.

[Ginola's Son]

4-0 and Newcs dumped too! Not a bad nights work

Oh and Spurs boy Routledge has nicked it for Fulham, what a comeback

[shakey18]

5-1 Birmingham!!!! Ha Ha Ha!!!

[canadaspur]

Job done....easy & simple thankfully.

[Ginola's Son]

So, it's Pikeys, round two!

[Gregzy]

Done and dusted. Just what the doctor ordered, I reckon.

I know tougher competition awaits on other fronts, but if we can take some confidence from that performance and put it into our game week in, week out we'll be on our way to some kind of glory this season.

I only wish Arsehole prove to be such obliging visitors...

[Ginola's Son]

Yeah, don't bank on it, their kids will be ****in tough. I don't know if I can dare to dream.

[Welsh Spur]

I think that if Spurs play like they did on yesterday then Cardiff will be played off the park, did anyone see them against Southend? Piss poor.

I'm going for a 4-0 win.

Berbatov 2, Defoe, Huddlestone

I can't believe I didn't put a bet on that.

Scorers are wrong but I predicted a 4-0 win!

[hastingsyid]

hard luck welshie lol

[hastingsyid]

Good performance and hard luck geordie ****s

[hastingsyid]

Oi make sure your home by 7pm never mind going to the game it'll be too cold for you :p :p

How you doing fella?

****ing was cold,but still the jack daniels kept me warm

[spursmadnick06]

Cardiff Fans are scum, took me 1 hour later than usual to get home coz of them.

But we sure showed them on the pitch.

COYS!

[Welsh Spur]

Malbranque's was a corker, he's got 3 already could turn out to be the goalscoring midfielder we need, Lennon's doing ok too...and Zokora put in a good shift too....

[suBerb]

Mates what follows if we beat Southend? I/8 or 1/4 finals?

[singapore spur]

Mates what follows if we beat Southend? I/8 or 1/4 finals?

no , when we beat southend it will be 5th round , then 6th , then 1/4

[suBerb]

no , when we beat southend it will be 5th round , then 6th , then 1/4

thanks mate

[Ginola's Son]

I beleive the 6th round IS the Quarter finals

[Welsh Spur]

Yeah, you're right there.

[nuttyhotspurs]

does anyone know where i can watch the goals online? i was working last nite!

[hastingsyid]

does anyone know where i can watch the goals online? i was working last nite!

Try http://www.spursvids.co.uk/ and click on the "highlights" link

[Welsh Spur]

www.footytube.com is another good un.

[choda]

Who was the last person there on the footytube clip to take a shot? The touch to take it down was pure magic. It looked like Keano, was it?

And his part in Lennon's goal and the movement for his own goal are just pure Keano. Quick football brain. I just love watching players like that.

[singapore spur]

I beleive the 6th round IS the Quarter finals

you may be right , me bad ,sorry :o

[Welsh Spur]

That's why Keane is worth £15million at least. I never want him to leave I hope he ends his career here.

Worth noting he'll be making his 300th league appearance if he plays against Fulham, and his 150th for us. Only when I read this I realised that he's now played more games for us than anyone.

[Spur]

That's why Keane is worth £15million at least. I never want him to leave I hope he ends his career here.

Worth noting he'll be making his 300th league appearance if he plays against Fulham, and his 150th for us. Only when I read this I realised that he's now played more games for us than anyone.

Is that more games for us than anyone else? Asin club.

Or more games for us than any other player - because that must be Ledders surely?

[Welsh Spur]

Is that more games for us than anyone else? Asin club.

Or more games for us than any other player - because that must be Ledders surely?

Yeah - more games for us than any other club is what I meant. Sorry. :o