Match Thread: Braga vs Tottenham Hotspur

[Neil_Vaughan]

Talk about the game in here before, during and after

[Ginola's Son]

Will we have the 'Braga right's'?

HAHAHAHEEHEHEHEHOHOHOHOOOOOO

Oh, that joke's been done you say?

Can't see us losing in our current form, but even if we do, we should have enough in the tank to take it in the second leg.

[Welsh Spur]

They have a beast of a stadium.

But that will count for nothing - the mighty spurs to win, home and away.

To be honest, I can't see Spurs losing another game this season. :)

[Spur]

I'm not expecting anything to trouble us. They only just beat Parma and they are going down.

[highlander]

we're gona beat them no trouble, Berba has been better in UEFA than in the prem so think how hot he's gona be on thursday

[TomMcLaren]

Just checking their last four games on the beeb, they won 2 at home, lost 2 away, all by a single goal, including losing 1-0 away to Porto last weekend. Could be tougher than people are expecting.

[JuicE]

I really enjoy Neil's little threads! :D

[gazzaG8]

Spurs by 2 or 3 goals

[Ioang]

I bloody miss european football!! Bring it on.

[spurs61]

Just checking their last four games on the beeb, they won 2 at home, lost 2 away, all by a single goal, including losing 1-0 away to Porto last weekend. Could be tougher than people are expecting.

Yeah, these guys are no mugs, they're a difficult side to break down and they've got strong and pacey strikers who could hurt us on the counter if we're not careful. We need to take at least two goals into the away leg as very few teams score in Braga. I'll take a 2-0 at the Lane and a 0-0 in Braga. Did anyone see Sevilla play on the weekend? We need someone to beat that lot before we have to face them, they're very good, ditto for Werder Bremen as well.

[gazzaG8]

Yeah, these guys are no mugs, they're a difficult side to break down and they've got strong and pacey strikers who could hurt us on the counter if we're not careful. We need to take at least two goals into the away leg as very few teams score in Braga. I'll take a 2-0 at the Lane and a 0-0 in Braga. Did anyone see Sevilla play on the weekend? We need someone to beat that lot before we have to face them, they're very good, ditto for Werder Bremen as well.



I've been watching Sevilla all season & they look shit hot mate. Hopefully they'll cocentrate on La Liga this season, but you just know if we draw them Kanoute will come back & haunt us

[suBerb]

I think we will beat them 2:1.

[MaccYid]

rest Berba if Mido is fit. Let him and Defore play. I can see Keane and Berba doing something against chelsea

[suBerb]

How many fans are going to support us in Braga?

A Bulgarian TV will show the game, I'm happy.

[mydadspants]

Can anyone tell me which tv station are showing the game this thursday?

[JJ]

Can anyone tell me which tv station are showing the game this thursday?

Channel 5 is apparently at 9.30

[DiamondGeezer]

Channel 5 is apparently at 9.30

yep got it on record on the sky+ box:D

im not to sure about the score yet gimme a lil while and ill let u lot know if ur interested:p if not ill tell u anyways:p

[Chewy]

So what team does everybody expect to see? I'd like to see a few players rested but Martin Jol really wants this cup so I doubt he will.

Robbo
Chimbo Dawson Rocha Lee
Lennon Huddlestone Jenas Malbranque
Berbatov Keane

Bench: Cerny, Gardner, Ghaly, Taabart, Zokora, Defoe, Mido

[gazzaG8]

I personally would like to see Hudds & Zokora rested for the Chelsea game, i would start with Keane & Mido up top, resting Berbatov for Chelsea also

Robbo
Chimbo,Dawson,Rocha,Lee
Lennon,TT,JJ,Steed
Keano,Mido

Subs: Cerny, Gardener, Hudds, Zokora, Taabart, Defoe, Berbatov

[RuFuS]

They only just beat Parma and they are going down.

Like we romped wet parma ? :rolleyes:

[\jackdaw]

Peronally I think we should have our strongest side out for this game, as its been said before MJ really wants this cup.

Can we get a result against Chelsea in the FA cup? Tall order and as we are at Stamford Bridge it will probably be too much for us, the heart says we will win there but the brain says we wont.

So put out the best we got for this game ...

[DiamondGeezer]

Peronally I think we should have our strongest side out for this game, as its been said before MJ really wants this cup.

Can we get a result against Chelsea in the FA cup? Tall order and as we are at Stamford Bridge it will probably be too much for us, the heart says we will win there but the brain says we wont.

So put out the best we got for this game ...

Why not both games

we can win any game on our day so lets go for it for the rest of the season!

[TomMcLaren]

I'm inclined to say focus on Europe, if we get a result at Chelski it's a bonus.

[Spur]

Like we romped wet parma ? :rolleyes:

There's several differences concerning one point when you compare the two. The point is that they are one of our biggest rivals. Everyone know's the form book goes out the window.

[jrio]

Rocha cup-tied, Jenas and Mido injured. I would guess a midfield of Tainio, Zokora, Hudd and Lennon with Keane in for Defoe.

[DiamondGeezer]

Rocha cup-tied, Jenas and Mido injured. I would guess a midfield of Tainio, Zokora, Hudd and Lennon with Keane in for Defoe.

i think he might play steed instead of hudd

[TomMcLaren]

Is it on the box?

[SCIFIN17YID]

Channel 5 is apparently at 9.30

Thanks JJ i will be watching this w000000t, come on you spurs !

[Gino Ginelli]

Ahh... I just noticed the kick off time. Why so late? That's way past my bedtime for a school night!

[JuicE]

That's so we can watch it at breakfast in OZ! ;)

[MaccYid]

I'm inclined to say focus on Europe, if we get a result at Chelski it's a bonus.

Like Aresnal put all their eggs in to the Champs League....... Sod that

[wayne wonder]

F*ck the chelski match for a sec lets concentrate on this 1st as they might cause us problems!!

Loving the stadium though :cool:

[Ginola's Son]

We're definitely taking this lot lightly.

We might be in for a wake-up call. If they play in that arrogant nonchalant fashion, i'll get the hump.

[wayne wonder]

We're definitely taking this lot lightly.

We might be in for a wake-up call. If they play in that arrogant nonchalant fashion, i'll get the hump.

They probably will the sap's and i'll go mad if we do especially keeping me up after my bedtime:mad:

[Shuggie13]

Just found out this (not sure if it was mentioned in previous posts).

from the city of Braga, that was founded in 1921. Portuguese club Sporting Braga have been known as Arsenal do Minho -'Minho's Arsenal'- ever since former coach Jose Szabo returned from a match at Highbury in the 1930s and convinced his old team to ditch green in favour of red and white sleeves. (Sporting even renamed their youth team Arsenal do Braga)

Now if that wasn't an incentive........

[Ginola's Son]

Oh how conveniant.

This never would have come out if they were playing Bolton or someone.

[Spur]

Oh how conveniant.

This never would have come out if they were playing Bolton or someone.

It's been on Wikipedi for quite some time it seems. As soon as we got Braga S61 looked them up and it saidso then, it's not as if someone just updated it with some bullshit.

And it probably would have come out if they were playing Bolton because Bolton always beat Arsenal...now PSV or Blackburn, they are a different story...:D

[spurs61]

Have a become some sort of Jack Baueresque secret agent, it seems my new code name is S61?! If I really must save the world can I do it after my tea, it's getting cold!

[DiamondGeezer]

got the team 3 changes

steed, zokora and keano in for jj, ghaly and jd

what i wanted to see

what u think guys?

[SurreySpur]

How is it still 0-0??

[matthius23]

Am I seing things, or did Berbs just swap shirts with someone at halftime??

They play nice football, but dont look too threatning as of yet. We should be ahead.

[Billywhizz]

How is it still 0-0??

Do not know.......we should be 4-0 up.

[matthius23]

Oh, and YP Lee has been fantastic!

[\jackdaw]

How Berby hasnt put one in yet is beyond me but if we carry on like this we will win this, unless we keep missing and they nick one at the end ..

[Chewy]

John Barnes is the most annoying person ever. Arghhh

[MarlowSpurs]

John Barnes is the most annoying person ever. Arghhh
I need subtitles cause I can't understand a ****ing word he's saying.
Also how camp is Braga's keeper, can you possibly find a tighter fitting keepers outfit, ****ing poof.

[SurreySpur]

Has anyone else noticed how tight the braga goalkeeping kit is?

Suprising that he can breath in it!!

[Chewy]

The only thing barnes is talking about is he prefers Lennon on the right. WE GET YOUR POINT NOW SHUT UP!

[MarlowSpurs]

Has anyone else noticed how tight the braga goalkeeping kit is?

Suprising that he can breath in it!!
He's a camp keeper

[Billywhizz]

WTF, ****in hell is Pat Neven pissed, i can't understand a ****ing word he's saying..............

[matthius23]

Has anyone else noticed how tight the braga goalkeeping kit is?

Suprising that he can breath in it!!

He's one of the Braga Village People... cowboy, policeman, Indian and goalkeeper :D

[SurreySpur]

Keano Keano Keano

[\jackdaw]

Get in there.. great strike and good work by Lennon...

[Chewy]

Theres only one...

[Chewy]

Get in steeed

[SurreySpur]

Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

[\jackdaw]

Looking good at the moment but no going to say too much ...

[JuicE]

you little ripper! 2-0!!!

[Chewy]

Hard luck robbo.

[\jackdaw]

So unlucky .. lets hope MJ dosnt sit back.. we keep pushing and we have this sewn up ..

[\jackdaw]

FFS how .. we had the game sorted

[SurreySpur]

**** sake. greasy cheating tossers

[JuicE]

Ffuuuuuuuuuuucckkkkkkkkk!!!!!

[JuicE]

we need to start diving around the box!!!!

[Chewy]

Bring on taabart, grab another goal.

[SurreySpur]

get defoe on

[\jackdaw]

Play to the final whistle boys .. get in there Robby

[Chewy]

get defoe on

Why, when we have keano?? :D :D

[JuicE]

even if we lose 2-1 at home we go through! fingers crossed.

[AssaTM]

Even 2-2 wouldnt have been that bad, it was "bad" because we was 2-0 up and shoulda won like 6-0 yes, but I cant see us losing this at home, at least we definitely SHOULDNT lose this at home at least, it should be very comfortable :p cmon spurs, COYS!

[MarlowSpurs]

we need to start diving around the box!!!!

I do that a lot and sniffing

[Billywhizz]

I do that a lot and sniffing

Me too, but i allways get red-flagged offside:D :D

[wayne wonder]

Me too, but i allways get red-flagged offside:D :D

hhahaha!! i prefer pass around the edge of the box and get in behind!:p

[Ginola's Son]

Diving ****! Always poor old uphill Gardner that gets caught. But, he was innocent this time. Good job Robbie gave us that deserved winner.

We weren't at our best, neither were they, but this team have the potential to upset us, we must blitz them at the lane

Berby was strangely subdued, but Robbie was on song!

[DiamondGeezer]

I think thats the worst ive seen us in europe this season

i think we were crap

lucky we won i tell ya

we were so slow

i think that was somewhat due to there style of play but i know damn well spurs will not play like that at the lane cos we will get on there arse i tell ya

anways happy we won:D

[AssaTM]

Sometimes I wonder what games you guys watch :p, or what you sniff/smoke more importantly

[yido4life]

i thought 1st half we pisssed all over them,should have been 3-4 up....**** knows how we came away 3-2 winners....could and should have been a rout...what the **** do they teach them in portugal? "he touch you,you go down like sack shit".....cheating ****'s.i think we'll win comfortably at the lane.

[JuicE]

they don't need to be touched!

[Spur]

We had moments of brilliance. I like that we won and now Braga need to come to the Lane and win by two clear goals. That won't be easy for them.

I think I speak for all by saying next round here we come.

Man of the Match? I think all of the midfield had good games, as did both strikers actually, i'll give it to Robbie just for scoring two, but no-one really stood out for me.

[wayne wonder]

Even though we lost 2 we were never in danger their side is piss poor

[Chaydle]

I can't remember watching a match where we were so comfortable, i thought we played really well, they scored 2 goals through a penalty and free kick that never was.

MOM for me got to be Tainio

[spurs61]

A special mention for Zokora and Lee who were excellent last night. Zokora is begining to look like the midfield dynamo we expected him to be. Thought both Robbo and Tom were at fault for thier second goal.

[wayne wonder]

A special mention for Zokora and Lee who were excellent last night. Zokora is begining to look like the midfield dynamo we expected him to be. Thought both Robbo and Tom were at fault for thier second goal.

Zokora needs to get forward much more as he he's got the drive and pace to cause trouble!!!

[Shuggie13]

Couldn't agree more both with Lee and Zokora, I also have been impressed with Gardener (compared to former form) and felt he was really hard done by on the penalty and a couple of other calls.

Zokora does still look a little hesistant to drive forward as much as he could.
Lee needs to work on his left foot crossing as he at least attempted a couple of times not to cut in and keep going down the wing.

[suBerb]

I think that Berba becomes a media star. Last night he was good in the first half, actually much better than the other players, but in the second he lost desire for no evident reason. Yet Sun presents him as the MOM, which is a bit strange. And BBC asked Jol whether Berba is the best forward in Europe.

[Shuggie13]

He is becoming just that, especially after the Bolton performance. The media love that sort of performance because is all about star quality and sublime skill , which is a great part of the appeal of football.

You are right about the second half performance of Berbie though, he almost phoned it in.

[wayne wonder]

Also i think we should make lennon and lee do nothing but use their left foot in training when crossing they need to learn

[Thfc4Life]

Also i think we should make lennon and lee do nothing but use their left foot in training when crossing they need to learn

Or, how about this for a wacky idea, why don't we play our best and most creative midfielder in the actual position that he plays instead of on the left ****ing wing all game :rolleyes:

But I suppose that is a far too simple and straight forward idea :eek:

[wayne wonder]

Or, how about this for a wacky idea, why don't we play our best and most creative midfielder in the actual position that he plays instead of on the left ****ing wing all game :rolleyes:

But I suppose that is a far too simple and straight forward idea :eek:

:eek: they'd never go for that i mean where did you get such a stupid idea from????

[Thfc4Life]

:eek: they'd never go for that i mean where did you get such a stupid idea from????

You're right! I dunno what just come over me :o

[MiloMinderbinder]

I hate to keep banging on about it but who else noticed the precise point in the game when we lost our grip, if only temporarily? when Tainio came off, his work off the ball was outstanding covered every inch of grass and also covered the gaps, excellent display. Keane was also very astute at filling in the gaps when the midfield went forward, he must have played 1/4 of the game in Zokora's position (Zokora looked good by the way), the only dampener you could put on the perfomrance was a) conceeding a sloppy 2nd goal b) Malbranque was largely peripheral, his closing down of angles is very sloppy, and I didn't think a huge amount of his partnership with Chimbo. Other than that, a fine performance at a reasonably tricky ground.

[Thfc4Life]

I hate to keep banging on about it but who else noticed the precise point in the game when we lost our grip, if only temporarily? when Tainio came off, his work off the ball was outstanding covered every inch of grass and also covered the gaps, excellent display. Keane was also very astute at filling in the gaps when the midfield went forward, he must have played 1/4 of the game in Zokora's position (Zokora looked good by the way), the only dampener you could put on the perfomrance was a) conceeding a sloppy 2nd goal b) Malbranque was largely peripheral, his closing down of angles is very sloppy, and I didn't think a huge amount of his partnership with Chimbo. Other than that, a fine performance at a reasonably tricky ground.

Go on, say it one more time I don't think everybody heard ya ;)

But seriously though mate, I happen to think you might be right, I personally have never rated tainio but In the game yesterday, I did pay extra attention to what you were saying about him. But Im gonna reserve my full judgement for a few more games though ;)

On the Zokora issue, I believe you may have made an error of judgement, I remember a few months back you were scathing in your attack of Zokora, using lines such as "he has the touch of a rapist" (i may of just made that up) and other insults. But he has looked much better recently and I happen to think he was the man of the match yesterday :)

Is Zokora beginning to win you over now mate?

[MiloMinderbinder]

Go on, say it one more time I don't think everybody heard ya ;)

But seriously though mate, I happen to think you might be right, I personally have never rated tainio but In the game yesterday, I did pay extra attention to what you were saying about him. But Im gonna reserve my full judgement for a few more games though ;)

On the Zokora issue, I believe you may have made an error of judgement, I remember a few months back you were scathing in your attack of Zokora, using lines such as "he has the touch of a rapist" (i may of just made that up) and other insults. But he has looked much better recently and I happen to think he was the man of the match yesterday :)

Is Zokora beginning to win you over now mate?

No, yes (to coin a phrase) I did indeed say that Zokra has "the touch of a rapist", I think it was the nicest thing I had to say about him:o butr in the last 2 or 3 games he's been 200% improved (a mathmatical impossibilty but hey), I still think his 1st touch is suspect but he's been pulling up trees to make an impact. I'd say that Jol has realised that he's a box to box rathr than a holding player and by playing a disciplined player alongside him, i.e. Tainio or Jenas, we have a central midfield that can go forward and defend for the first time all season.

TT's only problem is that he is perpetually injured but I would lime to see the win/loss ration when he plays, I am positive it will be very revealing.

[MiloMinderbinder]

Oi, 61 where is this footage of spurs training with the aide of a shopping trolley that you were talking about? or where you winding me up?

[Thfc4Life]

As much as I rate Huudlestone I have noticed that we are alot better without him, reason being he isn't mobile enough and and his work rate is far too inferior to that of Tainio or Zokora even though he has double the quality they have on the ball :confused:

[spurs61]

Oi, 61 where is this footage of spurs training with the aide of a shopping trolley that you were talking about? or where you winding me up?

http://www.caughtoffside.com/tottenham-reveal-secret-to-success.html

Scroll all the way down. Happy?

[wayne wonder]

No, yes (to coin a phrase) I did indeed say that Zokra has "the touch of a rapist", I think it was the nicest thing I had to say about him:o butr in the last 2 or 3 games he's been 200% improved (a mathmatical impossibilty but hey), I still think his 1st touch is suspect but he's been pulling up trees to make an impact. I'd say that Jol has realised that he's a box to box rathr than a holding player and by playing a disciplined player alongside him, i.e. Tainio or Jenas, we have a central midfield that can go forward and defend for the first time all season.

TT's only problem is that he is perpetually injured but I would lime to see the win/loss ration when he plays, I am positive it will be very revealing.

hahaha i laugh everytime u say that :)

[MiloMinderbinder]

hahaha i laugh everytime u say that :)

Thanks, I try.

It's the slightly less offensive version of "he's got as much awareness as Helen Keller", or "he's got the acceleration of Douglas Bader on valium" although admittedly the rapist symonym is the best one IMO.

[wayne wonder]

Thanks, I try.

It's the slightly less offensive version of "he's got as much awareness as Helen Keller", or "he's got the acceleration of Douglas Bader on valium" although admittedly the rapist symonym is the best one IMO.

hahaha

Yes i agree i mean how would we know what the touch of a rapist would be like :eek:

[MiloMinderbinder]

hahaha

Yes i agree i mean how would we know what the touch of a rapist would be like :eek:

ask Van Persie

[MiloMinderbinder]

hahaha

Yes i agree i mean how would we know what the touch of a rapist would be like :eek:

ask Van Persie.

Echo...echo..ech...ec...e...

[wayne wonder]

ask Van Persie.

Echo...echo..ech...ec...e...

hahahahahahahahahhaa pmsl!!!!!

Son you need to be on a stage with a spotlight on u

[MiloMinderbinder]

so that I am an easier target for snipers I presume.

[Shuggie13]

so that I am an easier target for snipers I presume.

No need for snipers, the rotten fruit will be adequate to take you out, and by 'rotten fruit' I do not mean Wenger.

Ba-boom

[wayne wonder]

It's like bloody comedy idol on here today boys keep em coming thats what wenger says in the little boys changing room ba doom tiiiisssssssssh!!!!!:o

[spurs61]

As we're all in that sort of mood;

Before bed one night, Arsene Wenger is desperately trying to think of ways to get his blundering Arsenal teams’ season back on track. As a last effort Wenger decides to get on his knees and pray to God for guidance.

God hears the Frenchman’s whining and decides to take pity on the poor man, so later that night Wenger suddenly awakes to see The Lord himself standing at the bottom of his bed. God beckons Wenger out of bed saying, “Come forth my son…” to which Wenger replies, “Fourth? We’ll be lucky if we finish bloody sixth!”

[MiloMinderbinder]

how many Scum managers does it take to change a lightbulb> just the one, he stands on the ladder and expects the world to revolve around him.

[spurs61]

A woman buys a car in London. On her way home she notices that only one radio station works. She immediatly turns the car around and heads back to the dealer.
"Oi," she says, "the bleedin' radio in this motor doesn't work! It only receives one station!"
The dealer replies, "It's voice activated. You tell it want kind of music you want to listen to, and it automatically changes."
This satisfies the woman, who immediately gets back into the car and drives for home. On the way, she says, "Classical..."
The car radio automatically switches to classical music.
She then says, "rock and roll..."
The car radio automatically switches to a Rolling Stones tune.
Again she speaks to the car radio...
"Country Music..."
The car radio automatically switches to a Garth Brooks song.
Right then, a guy in a Jag pulls in front of her and cuts her off...
"******!!!!" she screams.
The car radio automatically switches to an Arsene Wenger interview.

[MiloMinderbinder]

Arsenal's season is over....................in the 1st week of March, now that's funny.

[wayne wonder]

Arsenal's season is over....................in the 1st week of March, now that's funny.

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha it's the way you tell em:D

[jrio]

Before bed one night, Arsene Wenger is desperately trying to think of ways to get his blundering Arsenal teams’ season back on track. As a last effort Wenger decides to get on his knees and pray to God for guidance.

God hears the Frenchman’s whining and decides to take pity on the poor man, so later that night Wenger suddenly awakes to see The Lord himself standing at the bottom of his bed. God beckons Wenger out of bed saying, “Come forth my son…” to which Wenger replies, “Fourth? We’ll be lucky if we finish bloody sixth!”

Might have worked last season but as they're already 4th this season by 5 points with 2 games in hand over the 5th placed side, it kinda falls flat.

[spurs61]

Sssshhh, we're having a laugh at the goons expense, who cares if it's factually correct or not? After all, Wenger has never concerned himself with bare facts.

[jrio]

Yeah spurs61, but if there's no basis in truth it looks ridiculous.

[Shuggie13]

Yeah spurs61, but if there's no basis in truth it looks ridiculous.

It only looks ridiculous when it's not a joke. Lighten up!

[Spur]

Back on topic anyway.

Teemu was seen by someone I know in a club, he went up to him and said "mate, your a good player, but your always injured". Teemu looked at him and just said "yeah, but then Tottenham knew that when they bought me" and that was it. And it's true. Even when we bought him Frankie said he had been after him for time, that TT had rejected him once before.

KK can say now that 'every game he play we win' but that is actually fact for the last two seasons (not literally every single one, but still the majority.)

Now TT is playing in the middle as well he looks 10 times better. He's a player i've always rated, how many times have I said he's probably my favurite player just for pure will and effort - even if he can't head the ball.

[JuicE]

Shuggie! I love the ever so slightly football related Avatar! ;)


Is that Dimitar?

[Shuggie13]

Shuggie! I love the ever so slightly football related Avatar! ;)


Is that Dimitar?

Yes it is Berbie, so its not slightly football related, it is demonstrating Berbie displaying mad skills on the table football too.

[jrio]

Teemu was seen by someone I know in a club, he went up to him and said "mate, your a good player, but your always injured". Teemu looked at him and just said "yeah, but then Tottenham knew that when they bought me" and that was it. And it's true. Even when we bought him Frankie said he had been after him for time, that TT had rejected him once before.


Plus he was free so not a huge liability. He's one of a few players, the others being Zokora and Lee, who have noticeably improved over the last month.

[DiamondGeezer]

Plus he was free so not a huge liability. He's one of a few players, the others being Zokora and Lee, who have noticeably improved over the last month.

i think that comes with the teams performances aswell tho.

hopefully its all set to continue!

[MarlowSpurs]

After all, Wenger has never concerned himself with bare facts.

just bare arse's