Match Thread: Portsmouth vs Tottenham Hotspur

[Neil_Vaughan]

Talk about the game in here before, during and after.

[peterc]

Portsmouth are flying at the moment, being away doesn't help, our defence problems and injuries, the best we can do is a score draw, 2-2.

[mjbmedia]

Their defence is old(ish) and slow, much like Boros was and we should play bent and Defoe from the start with Hudd in for Zok and let them worry about us , force Krancjer back defending and hit Muntari hard in the opening exchanges.

i can see it being a high scoring game 2-3 3-4 hopefully in our favour, just hope we dont try to just stop them playing.

[peterc]

Their defence is old(ish) and slow, much like Boros was and we should play bent and Defoe from the start with Hudd in for Zok and let them worry about us , force Krancjer back defending and hit Muntari hard in the opening exchanges.

i can see it being a high scoring game 2-3 3-4 hopefully in our favour, just hope we dont try to just stop them playing.

Surely that should read, Stop them from playing, closing them down and counter attack when possible.

[SurreySpur]

This is going to be a tough game and i really cant see us getting anything out of it at all. i hate being negative but im really not looking forward to this game at all.

[olly27]

I would start KPB for this game we need strength and aggression in there.

[Keanoldinho]

This is going to be a tough game and i really cant see us getting anything out of it at all. i hate being negative but im really not looking forward to this game at all.



Totally agree I'm really not confident about this game either, Pompey are strong , quick, and inform with a very tight defence and creative battling midfield. For us to get anything out of this game we're going to have to show alot of heart and fight for 90+ minutes. Our CMers better show up for this game or we're going to get battered. A 451 might not be a bad idea with Zokora holding and JJ with KPB pushing forward to support Berbatov.

[TURKISH]

They can be BEAT!

We have to go there with belief we can beat them. Play same team as against city. Lennon will be to keep that kranjac quiet so he will need to attack and give him something to think about.

Do not play huddlestone muntari will have a field day with him. Play 442 and just attack and defend as a team.

A draw would be a great result but i got a funny feeling we are gonna cause an upset?:D

2.1.......berba and lennon for us and distan for them.

[Keanoldinho]

They can be BEAT!

We have to go there with belief we can beat them. Play same team as against city. Lennon will be to keep that kranjac quiet so he will need to attack and give him something to think about.

Do not play huddlestone muntari will have a field day with him. Play 442 and just attack and defend as a team.

A draw would be a great result but i got a funny feeling we are gonna cause an upset?:D

2.1.......berba and lennon for us and distan for them.



oh God no not the same upset feeling you had before the Mayweather v Hatton fight:D :p then we're ****ed 4-1 Pompey I can see it already

[TURKISH]

oh God no not the same upset feeling you had before the Mayweather v Hatton fight:D :p then we're ****ed 4-1 Pompey I can see it already

LOL that feeling ok went tits up!:confused:

Seriously when saturday over i will be needing a ingraved apology from you keano!;)

[Keanoldinho]

LOL that feeling ok went tits up!:confused:

Seriously when saturday over i will be needing a ingraved apology from you keano!;)


No problem if we beat pompey you're the man but I really have my doubts about this one. JJ needs to step up big time and maybe a 451 with KPB in there to would help us win the midfield battle and the game.

[berbzy 'G']

They can be BEAT!
We have to go there with belief we can beat them. Play same team as against city. Lennon will be to keep that kranjac quiet so he will need to attack and give him something to think about.

Do not play huddlestone muntari will have a field day with him. Play 442 and just attack and defend as a team.

A draw would be a great result but i got a funny feeling we are gonna cause an upset?:D 2.1.......berba and lennon for us and distan for them.

Atleast someone is positive, and I've got a feeling we'll win too... i'm going for 3 1 to Spurs... (But Boateng and Defoe have to start)

When we were expected to get a hammering of Liverpool... We ended up taking the lead against them... Even when we were expected to not win against city last weekend... We won 2 1...

I think we are gonna get a bit of a shock on Saturday :D

[singapore spur]

tuff call , at present the way the two teams are playing a draw for us would be a good result . hopefully after city it looks as though we might start getting the rub of the green and a few things going our way .
2-2

[Defoe8]

They have got into the habit of scoring long range goals, we've got a habbit of conceeding these type of goals - WE'RE IN TROUBLE!!

[wayne wonder]

I know we're shit at the min but christ its pompey not milan or something we've got as good a chance as beating them than anyone so im gonna go all out for a 1-1 DRAW :p

[irishspur]

im going for a draw, with defoe to score.

[corkspur]

would be very ppy with a draw,but fear we could get a spanking from pompey.hope im wrong,

[shakey18]

Well either way, this game will be a pointer as to where we are at the moment.I'm going for an optimistic 2-1 win!:D .

[Indianspur]

i reemember the days when the thought pompey playing us did not give us fear and we expected a win. how things change in one season!
im remaining optimistic! win win win

[berbzy 'G']

There are interestingly mixed predictions and opinions in here... :confused:

[Gino Ginelli]

To quote Bill Paxton;

"GAME OVER MAN! GAME OVER!! Aww we're ****ed, we're ****ed man!!"

...etc etc.

Pretty much depends on the usual. Can Daws / Kaboul keep their concentration for 90+ mins? Can Jenas go 5 minutes without giving the ball away? Will Chimbo stop thinking he can showboat and do something constructive? Can Lennon clear the first man with a cross? Will Bent do something? And can Berba be arsed today?

All this and more from your next episode of THFC Soap!

[spurs61]

As strange as it sounds this game is either going to be very close and low scoring or one team is going to get a hammering. Neither team seem to be able to find a middle ground between wonderful and rubbish. I'm sure it will be a good game to watch and a cracking atmosphere but those are the only predictions I'd be confident in making.

Saying that, 3-1 to Pompey!

[Spur]

As strange as it sounds this game is either going to be very close and low scoring or one team is going to get a hammering. Neither team seem to be able to find a middle ground between wonderful and rubbish. I'm sure it will be a good game to watch and a cracking atmosphere but those are the only predictions I'd be confident in making.

Saying that, 3-1 to Pompey!

Not for us I fear :(

[berbzy 'G']

Portsmouth have drawn 0 0 at home four times already this season... As for us, Our goal scoring is brilliant... We could actually keep a clean sheet, and put a few past pompey... :D

[SCIFIN17YID]

What channel will the game be shown on ??? if not best way to watch it chears.

[irishspur]

try http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/ it should work as long as u have sopcast.

[berbzy 'G']

Paul Robinson
Steed Malbranque
Jermaine Jenas
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Aaron Lennon
Dimitar Berbatov
Pascal Chimbonda
Young-Pyo Lee
Younes Kaboul
Didier Zokora
Darren Bent

Substitutes
Jamie O'Hara, Jermain Defoe, Radek Cerny, Paul Stalteri, Teemu Tainio,

[corkspur]

where the hell is dawson????

[wayne wonder]

Ditto where the hell is dawson??

[shakey18]

Dawson has been taken unwell before the game.

[wayne wonder]

:( Oh great!!! i dont know who im more worried about zokora or kaboul :(

[SCIFIN17YID]

Which one is it on I always see channel offline or westham vs everton game !


Play LiveFooty 1
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[MarlowSpurs]

Should be Livefooty 6 or 7

[SCIFIN17YID]

Is anyone actually watching it from the following stream:

http://4.livefooty.doctor-serv.com/sat15.12/Portsmouth_Tottenham.html

I have wasted and missed 20 mins of this match, I have tried channel 6 & 7 and I am always getting stuck on the buffering feed back needed please !

[wayne wonder]

Cant believe they disallowed our goal:p we're playing well but gotta take our chances

[shakey18]

I don't want to speak too soon but Kaboul and Zokora look to be doing well.Lennon really needs to work on his crossing-it's shocking.

[SCIFIN17YID]

What are you guys watching this game on provide the links damn 30 mins and no game for me, I have checked every channel. please help.

[spursmadnick06]

What are you guys watching this game on provide the links damn 30 mins and no game for me, I have checked every channel. please help.

I'm having the same problem, won't buffer past 20% for me.

[shakey18]

What are you guys watching this game on provide the links damn 30 mins and no game for me, I have checked every channel. please help.

Using stream 2 on livefooty.You need to have TVU to watch it.

[SCIFIN17YID]

I got a decentish stream

tvu://10006

use tvu to watch it working fine for me.

[berbzy 'G']

**** Off Ref!!!

[MarlowSpurs]

All I'm getting is wrestling

[berbzy 'G']

All I'm getting is wrestling

It should be on star sports if you can get that... live footy 1... perfect stream...

[MarlowSpurs]

Woooohooooo its working
come on

[berbzy 'G']

Bent u ou useless selfish ****

[spursmadnick06]

I just get a green screen with the sound for some reason, even though i've installed codecs.

[SCIFIN17YID]

Woooohooooo its working
come on

Which link did you use the one i provided ?

[MarlowSpurs]

I used stream 2, downloaded tvu player and clicked live footy 1

[\jackdaw]

Give us a run down chaps .. been busy all day and only just got in.. 0-0 at half time is better then i would of hoped.

[shakey18]

0-0 half-time, and playing ok.

[SCIFIN17YID]

buwhahaha James looks like a monkey...

[denis-cro]

buwhahaha James looks like a monkey...
From the "Planet of the Apes" movie ??? :D

[Spur]

We lack a killer edge.

You'd think spending 16mil on a striker during the summer would fix it...

[berbzy 'G']

Berbatov ain't playing well, Bents useless... Put Defoe on?

[Sparkystav]

Even Marcus Bent is knocking more in than Darren.

The mans useless.

[Milney yid]

Why does Defoe never get the chance to start? Surely the way he saved us last week, and made more of an impact than all the other stikers in 10 minutes, was enough to convince Ramos to start him? Plus he always scores against Pompey

[berbzy 'G']

Why does Defoe never get the chance to start? Surely the way he saved us last week, and made more of an impact than all the other stikers in 10 minutes, was enough to convince Ramos to start him? Plus he always scores against Pompey

thats exactly what I thought before this match started...

[berbzy 'G']

Bent didnt even make that ****ing run the waster prick!! :mad:

[Milney yid]

£16mill down the drain I feel...

[berbzy 'G']

Ffs Let Defoe Come On For Bent

[berbzy 'G']

O'Hara for Boateng... Have a ****ing larf !!!!!!!!!!

[Milney yid]

****ing Get Innn!!!!

[shakey18]

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! Geddin Berbs

[berbzy 'G']

Dimitar Berbatov!!!!!!!!!! ****ing Yes!!!!!!!!

[SCIFIN17YID]

w000000000t !!!

[MarlowSpurs]

Wigan vs Blackburn looks a cracking game

[spursmadnick06]

O'Hara for Boateng... Have a ****ing larf !!!!!!!!!!


Played a big part in the goal :)

[SurreySpur]

Get in Berba!!

[berbzy 'G']

NOW CAN WE KEEPTHIS LEAD :rolleyes:

[SCIFIN17YID]

O'Hara for Boateng... Have a ****ing larf !!!!!!!!!!

hmmm if it wasn't for O'Hara then that goal would not have been there.

[Milney yid]

Tell ya what if we can hang on this will be our biggest win of the season

[LifeTimeYido]

O'Hara for Boateng... Have a ****ing larf !!!!!!!!!!


Well i did larf !!!!!! - - GET IN THERE !!!

[berbzy 'G']

hmmm if it wasn't for O'Hara then that goal would not have been there.

lol... i know dat now

[SCIFIN17YID]

omfg O'hara bloody keep doing that son ! that would have been a goal if no deflection.

[spursmadnick06]

Definitley looked better since Defoe has come on.

[shakey18]

Unlucky Defoe!!

[SCIFIN17YID]

Damn I smell another goal from us !!!!

[Milney yid]

YES!! Fantastic result BRING ON THE GOONERS!

[shakey18]

****in get in!!! Great win boys-good performance-deserved win-and a clean ****in sheet!-perfect!!!.Must start win Defoe next game though.

[\jackdaw]

Great result .. I didnt think we had a chance .. get in there.. COYS

[SurreySpur]

Thats a massive ****ing win for us!!

****ing Brilliant, well done lads!!!

[SCIFIN17YID]

w0000000t Thank you Ramos and the Squad w000t clean sheet and our first win away ! more of those please.

[berbzy 'G']

I said at thr beggining of this thread we would win...

[MarlowSpurs]

****IN COME ONNNNNNNN
Great result, this is what saturdays should feel like

[shakey18]

****IN COME ONNNNNNNN
Great result, this is what saturdays should feel like

Spot on!!!.

[SCIFIN17YID]

Now all we need is Chelsea to beat the scum bags :D that will make Saturday even better :D

[RuFuS]

YES!! Fantastic result BRING ON THE GOONERS!

Yep...... they'll bring us down to earth with a bump :(

[spursmadnick06]

Keane will be back for the gooner game so poor Defoe may never get that start.

[Keanoldinho]

only seen 2nd half but it was the best performance this season we totally outplayed them and fully deserved the win Boateng and JJ in the midfield were great and Zokora with Kaboul at the the back was rock solid. un ****ing believable our season is well and truly back on track very proud of the lads we played amazing today. O' Hara looked the part too the kid came on and played very well on his debut alot of potential he could well make the grade if he continues playing to that level. Clean sheet great win appy dayz COYS

[mjbmedia]

no Dawson = clean sheet

just like to say that whilst many have been deriding Kaboul ,me and a handful have been saying its Daws thats the problem, well i know its only one game but..... it was away to one of the in form teams of the moment.

Still not happy with Berbs tho.

JJ corker

[denis-cro]

Absolutely Delighted !!!!!!!!!!!! :d

[wayne wonder]

****ing hell i think this is the 1st saturday in a long time ive felt so happy right now more for the clean sheet to be honest and the battling performance.

Next weeks gonna be a bigger test but as long as we put in 100% we got a chance!! the back 4 were immense today and thats with a patched up back 4

At the end you could see how much it meant to the boys :D

Oh and the wet spam lost again its been a great week now hopefully when the scum play chelshit both teams will just blow up and disappear into thin air hahaha!!!

[shakey18]

no Dawson = clean sheet

just like to say that whilst many have been deriding Kaboul ,me and a handful have been saying its Daws thats the problem, well i know its only one game but..... it was away to one of the in form teams of the moment.

Still not happy with Berbs tho.

JJ corker

I think Kaboul has been told to concentrate on defending, and when he does that he's good, as he has all the attributes required for a centre-back.Zokora was great too today, but it was our overall play that gave me optimism for the future.KPB and JJ were good in midfield, and i think Lennon is getting that zip back into his game.The Ramos influence is there.When we were 1 up we still pressed for another goal, and the defending from set-pieces has improved considerably. The funny thing is the spammers lost and we are only 4 points behind them, and after all the shit their scum fans have been giving us this season!.

[berbzy 'G']

West Ham to Everton 2 0 at Up-the-arse

[denis-cro]

I don´t know about You lads, but for me Boateng was MOTM today.His work rate today was brilliant in my opinion.

[shakey18]

I don´t know about You lads, but for me Boateng was MOTM today.His work rate today was brilliant in my opinion.

He was excellent mate, and i thought he worked well with JJ.He's added a bit of bite into our midfield, and i love the fact he's got an edge to his play.

[Keanoldinho]

I think Kaboul has been told to concentrate on defending, and when he does that he's good, as he has all the attributes required for a centre-back.Zokora was great too today, but it was our overall play that gave me optimism for the future.KPB and JJ were good in midfield, and i think Lennon is getting that zip back into his game.The Ramos influence is there.When we were 1 up we still pressed for another goal, and the defending from set-pieces has improved considerably. The funny thing is the spammers lost and we are only 4 points behind them, and after all the shit their scum fans have been giving us this season!.



Right after we scored we played some amazing football quick little passes and carved them open again our performance today was just unbelievable we played them off the park. If we had of won 3-0 they couldn't have had any complaints.

[shakey18]

Right after we scored we played some amazing football quick little passes and carved them open again our performance today was just unbelievable we played them off the park. If we had of won 3-0 they couldn't have had any complaints.

Couldn't agree more mate.It's not just the win, or the clean sheet that impressed me, but the way we played.Let's take that into the next game against the scum.

[gbspur72]

Hi guys not been on here for ages ,but had to post about today's performance which i thought was magnificent. First time for ages we,ve actually kept a lead by keeping the ball away from the other team instead of just going back into our shell and inviting on pressure. Everyone(bar Bent) played well and Zokora was awesome at CB. More of the same please Spurs!

[Keanoldinho]

I don´t know about You lads, but for me Boateng was MOTM today.His work rate today was brilliant in my opinion.



I've wanted to see Boateng and JJ together in CM for awhile and they were great today. Boateng should feature alot more for us this season now after his performance today. O'Hara coming off the bench was class too and he's got a good left peg the kid impressed me alot today. We've knocked off Citeh and Pompey now picking up 6 points most of us on here only figured we'd get 1 or 2 out of them games and we out played both of them. The Ramos Revolution is in full swing and the future looks very bright if we continue playing like this so bring on the scummy gooner bastards.

[RuFuS]

The Ramos Revolution is in full swing.


The Ramos revolution is the dance that i'll be doing if we get a result at goonerville.

[shakey18]

Harry Redknapp-"We got well beat today, and Tottenham were the better team". Honest and correct.

[RuFuS]

Harry Redknapp: Specialist subject. The F*cking obvious ;)

[mjbmedia]

I've wanted to see Boateng and JJ together in CM for awhile and they were great today.
spot on mate, youve been calling for that for ages

[MarlowSpurs]

I can't wait for Match of the Day tonight and I haven't said that in a while

[shakey18]

The Setanta ratings make interesting reading.When i say interesting, i do of course mean shit.
http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2007/12/15/Prem-Portsmouth-v-Tottenham-statsratings/

[TURKISH]

They can be BEAT!

We have to go there with belief we can beat them. Play same team as against city. Lennon will be to keep that kranjac quiet so he will need to attack and give him something to think about.

Do not play huddlestone muntari will have a field day with him. Play 442 and just attack and defend as a team.

A draw would be a great result but i got a funny feeling we are gonna cause an upset?:D

2.1.......berba and lennon for us and distan for them.

I told you especially keano!:cool:

Where's my apology?:D

Get in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[choda]

An absolutely smashing performance. Starting at the back we were really solid. The defending was no nonsense. When there was any doubt we cleared our lines. Very refreshing.

And our marking and work rate was different class.

Kaboul was very good again on the back of the City game. Great to see, we all know he has the talent.

And the entire midfield was a well oiled machine with good functioning parts. Jenas is fast becoming a player I like. He has been mostly excellent under Ramos. Today all aspects of his game were spot on. It's becoming a regular thing!

Boeteng is a strong talented player. I like him. And I thought Steed was terrific today! I am delighted with the change in him too. He has extra dimensions to his game now and is becoming a threat. I was looking forward to him getting the ball today.

Berba looks interested in working a bit and held it up really well. Bent worked hard and Defoe was a very lively sub. And young O'Hara came on and was impressive.

All in all it was a superb performance away against a very good team. I tempted to say that's the best performance we've had in years!

We dominated and knocked it about great. And when we went ahead we just held onto it. They were chasing shadows. YES! That is what good sides do. And we patiently built a few more chances. THAT is how you kill a game. Three cheers for Ramos. That performance had the fingerprints of a top coach all over it.

We had the quality in the coaching, tactics and on the field to really outclass Pompey at Fratton Park. The only team to manage that this season. I'm really bouyed by the manner of the victory. We really looked like a class side. Ramos is doing a great job and will continue to.

[\jackdaw]

It looks as though the week of uninterupted training really did make a lot of difference. JR's tactics are starting to show through.

Wouldnt get too excited yet, been there and done that many times over the years but if they carry on learning a 10-15 game unbeaten run is not beyond them.

A top 5 place possible again?

[shakey18]

Berba looks interested in working a bit and held it up really well.

It's noticeable the amount of chasing back he now does.Robbo has mentioned post-match, that we are "defending as a team", and i think that makes a hell of a difference.

[TURKISH]

An absolutely smashing performance. Starting at the back we were really solid. The defending was no nonsense. When there was any doubt we cleared our lines. Very refreshing.

And our marking and work rate was different class.

Kaboul was very good again on the back of the City game. Great to see, we all know he has the talent.

And the entire midfield was a well oiled machine with good functioning parts. Jenas is fast becoming a player I like. He has been mostly excellent under Ramos. Today all aspects of his game were spot on. It's becoming a regular thing!

Boeteng is a strong talented player. I like him. And I thought Steed was terrific today! I am delighted with the change in him too. He has extra dimensions to his game now and is becoming a threat. I was looking forward to him getting the ball today.

Berba looks interested in working a bit and held it up really well. Bent worked hard and Defoe was a very lively sub. And young O'Hara came on and was impressive.All in all it was a superb performance away against a very good team. I tempted to say that's the best performance we've had in years!

We dominated and knocked it about great. And when we went ahead we just held onto it. They were chasing shadows. YES! That is what good sides do. And we patiently built a few more chances. THAT is how you kill a game. Three cheers for Ramos. That performance had the fingerprints of a top coach all over it.

We had the quality in the coaching, tactics and on the field to really outclass Pompey at Fratton Park. The only team to manage that this season. I'm really bouyed by the manner of the victory. We really looked like a class side. Ramos is doing a great job and will continue to.

Thats whats football all about in my opinion a young lad coming on playing for his boyhood club! Jol did that at the start of his reign with dean marney ect but in the end felt he couldn't afford too.

He would of thought it a clean sheet with kaboul and zokora at the back?

COYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[choda]

It looks as though the week of uninterupted training really did make a lot of difference. JR's tactics are starting to show through.

Wouldnt get too excited yet, been there and done that many times over the years but if they carry on learning a 10-15 game unbeaten run is not beyond them.

A top 5 place possible again?

Well I would because when you see a good manager, a talented team and money to spend it points to a good future.

Top five is still a long shot I feel. It's 15 points away and City are well marshalled, have some class and will spend again. 6th could be possible though.

[Jol's Yid Army]

I went to the game today and I have to say I was impressed with KPB. I cant remember Robbo having to save any shots.

I was a Pompey VIP today and I think the Pompey players minds were more on their xmas party in Paris tonight, so I dont think we should get carried away with the victory but it was pleasing.

[Milney yid]

The way Ramos has turned our season around has been simply fantastic. He has been left to get on with the job in his way, and has made so many changes that have been beneficial to the team. Today, in my opinion, was our most important win of the season. No offense to Jol, I love the guy, but his Spurs team would have been totally and completely out-muscled by that Portsmouth team, but Ramos has made us stronger and less likely to be bullied about by physical teams. Overall I've been very impressed with the team and the manager, and we will see just how far we've come when we're up against a top 4 team away next week.

[corkspur]

wonderful,wonderful result!!did not expect it at all.havent had a good feeling like this on a saturday evening for a long time!clean sheet is a great bonus too especially with the defence we had out today.delighted that KPB had such a good game,i reckon he could be a diamond for us if he gets a good run in the side.Well done lads! bring on the scum!!! COYS!!!

[choda]

Will Ledders be back for the derby?

[Spur]

Will Ledders be back for the derby?

He travelled to Pompey to play, but was left out because he picked up a knock yesterday apparently...

I'd love it if he came on at some point during the derby, but the most important thing is that he is fit. If it means keeping him out for another month then so be it, but if he comes back and gets injured it will only be very bad news.

[TURKISH]

Will Ledders be back for the derby?

I wouldn't play him i feel his lack of match fitness could go against us. Lets just leave him for a couple of weeks today will do kaboul the world of good and i don't want to risk ledders.

[shakey18]

Will Ledders be back for the derby?

I'd be very surprised if he was mate.Agree with Spur and Turkish, give him another month, and MAKE SURE he's 100% fit.

[jrio]

Will Ledders be back for the derby?
With continual injury problems to the CBs and LBs, plus Zokora being unavailable from Jan on, it would be far too great a risk.

From a Pompey fan on another forum: "...spurs were the best i've seen at Pompey in the premiership. Had practically the whole end, bar one block. Kept singing and clapping regularly.

Fair play, cocky ***** though!"

[mjbmedia]

well Pompeys one of the best places to go away

[irishspur]

great win great performance bring on le scum. Will toure and zokora be gone?

[Spur]

great win great performance bring on le scum. Will toure and zokora be gone?

No. They leave around the 10th of Jan.

[Apples]

no Dawson = clean sheet

just like to say that whilst many have been deriding Kaboul ,me and a handful have been saying its Daws thats the problem, well i know its only one game but..... it was away to one of the in form teams of the moment.

Still not happy with Berbs tho.

JJ corker

Haven't seen the game yet, but agree Dawson not being there seems to co-incide with getting a clean sheet :eek:

[berbzy 'G']

I just wondered if someone who could tell me where we was in the premier league exaclty before christmas last season please? :confused:

[peterc]

I just wondered if someone who could tell me where we was in the premier league exaclty before christmas last season please? :confused:

I think that we were in fourteenth this time last year, great need win today, lets' hope we can continue to build up the confidence to beat Man City and the scum. COYS.

[berbzy 'G']

I think that we were in fourteenth this time last year, great need win today, lets' hope we can continue to build up the confidence to beat Man City and the scum. COYS.

Cheers for that...

Just when things were looking good, we now got a team with a 100% home record on Wednesday... Then the scum who are currently unbeaten at the Emirates...

I would love it if we could spoil there runs :) :) :D

[Keanoldinho]

I told you especially keano!:cool:

Where's my apology?:D

Get in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!



go **** yourself that's as close to an apology as you'll get from me





























































































only joking besides you have a funny feeling before every game it's about time you got one right:D :p

[TURKISH]

go **** yourself that's as close to an apology as you'll get from me





























































































[SIZE="1"]only joking besides you have a funny feeling before every game it's about time you got one right:D :p

Do i?:confused: Ima stop saying it especially when Hattons fighting! Spurs are so unpredictable this years its hard to tell when we are due a result. I just felt pompey were there for the tacking. But when i herd daws was out i thought "****"!

Hey i want a better apology! Come on its christmas!:p

[Keanoldinho]

It looks as though the week of uninterupted training really did make a lot of difference. JR's tactics are starting to show through.

Wouldnt get too excited yet, been there and done that many times over the years but if they carry on learning a 10-15 game unbeaten run is not beyond them.

A top 5 place possible again?



I'd be happy with top 7 and with 21 games left to play that's 63 points up for grabs and we're only 12 points back of 6th then a euro spot is very much still a possibility.

[Keanoldinho]

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Do i?:confused: Ima stop saying it especially when Hattons fighting! Spurs are so unpredictable this years its hard to tell when we are due a result. I just felt pompey were there for the tacking. But when i herd daws was out i thought "****"!

Hey i want a better apology! Come on its christmas!:p



bah hum bug just call me scrouge:p

[TURKISH]

I'd be happy with top 7 and with 21 games left to play that's 63 points up for grabs and we're only 12 points back of 6th then a euro spot is very much still a possibility.

Im would just be happy with going into next year with a strong squad and in europe. Qualifying by the league could be a big ask but a trophy could look possible.:)

But if not im not that bothered as its unrealistic to ask so much of Ramos and the team.

Im taking one game as it comes i do feel we could win at citeh just because teams with 100% records at home generally lose in a cup at home. And i feel they might be due a lose at home anyway?

Would be nice to get a result at the scum as long as we put in a good perormance than i would be happy.

[Keanoldinho]

Im would just be happy with going into next year with a strong squad and in europe. Qualifying by the league could be a big ask but a trophy could look possible.:)

But if not im not that bothered as its unrealistic to ask so much of Ramos and the team.

Im taking one game as it comes i do feel we could win at citeh just because teams with 100% records at home generally lose in a cup at home. And i feel they might be due a lose at home anyway?

Would be nice to get a result at the scum as long as we put in a good perormance than i would be happy.


I really don't care how we get Euro footy for next season I just hope we get it. The City cup game is a hard one to call but if we play like we did yesterday then we can beat anyone. I'd take a lose against City for a win against the gooners in a heart beat. Truthfully I don't care about the city game I just want to beat the gooners and knock them off the top of the league.

[TURKISH]

I really don't care how we get Euro footy for next season I just hope we get it. The City cup game is a hard one to call but if we play like we did yesterday then we can beat anyone. I'd take a lose against City for a win against the gooners in a heart beat. Truthfully I don't care about the city game I just want to beat the gooners and knock them off the top of the league.

Dont we all! I allways have a good feeling when we play the scum because we haven't beaten them in a long haul but the way there playing atm and the fact that we are just about keeping a clean sheet could spell danger.:(

Knowing our luck chelsea will beat them at there gaff and we get a tonking. No way are ther gonna lose two home games on the spin.

[TURKISH]

bah hum bug just call me scrouge:p

I was more thinking of the Grinch!:confused: :p

[olly27]

Absolutely delighted with that performance after watching football first. The fact that Ramos had a clear week to work with the players paid dividends. KPB and Zokora were immense and we played as a team! Best performance this season...no question. Ramos, if he wants to stay, will be at this club for a long time I imagine...anyway just thrilled with that performace.

[spurs61]

A quality result and an even better perfomance. The best part for me is the evidence that Ramos is not afraid to make bold desicions. To put Zokora and Kaboul at centre back should have been suicidal, instead it was inspired. How many of us would have preferred to see Taarabt on the bench in place of O'Hara, another brave move from Juande. And how many of us would look at the midfield and think, "I know, I'm going to play JJ and Boateng and they will boss the midfield all game" (a midfield which contained Muntari, Boupa Diop, Mendes and Davies)?

[choda]

A quality result and an even better perfomance. The best part for me is the evidence that Ramos is not afraid to make bold desicions. To put Zokora and Kaboul at centre back should have been suicidal, instead it was inspired. How many of us would have preferred to see Taarabt on the bench in place of O'Hara, another brave move from Juande. And how many of us would look at the midfield and think, "I know, I'm going to play JJ and Boateng and they will boss the midfield all game" (a midfield which contained Muntari, Boupa Diop, Mendes and Davies)?

I think getting our team and the individuals within that doing the right things is actually most important for us right now. And I felt it was the right team he picked. Kaboul was his only natural cb option and Zok has done okay back there. And now that young Younes is concentrating on defending and gaining some confidence back he is doing well.

Plus although he had an awful spell previous to the last two games I thought Dawson was equally bad during that time and didn't help him at all. Kaboul is the youngster and new to this league so I feel he was more vulnerable to the more obvious mistakes. I reckon Kaboul is far more talented and will be the better player, although perhaps not immediately.

I'd also pick Boeteng and JJ every day of the week at present over the Hudd until he is fit enough. I think a bench role is suited to him for the time being.

We bossed the game simply because our players had the foundation of sound principles and the ability to do it! I've always said that I feel the midfielders have a lot more ability than was being shown due to bad tactics and coaching. That's not to say we won't need reinforcement, but the midfield was terrific on Saturday and has improved a great deal under Juande. It is now starting to express a truer reflection of the personal that comprises it.

[TURKISH]

I think getting our team and the individuals within that doing the right things is actually most important for us right now. And I felt it was the right team he picked. Kaboul was his only natural cb option and Zok has done okay back there. And now that young Younes is concentrating on defending and gaining some confidence back he is doing well.

Plus although he had an awful spell previous to the last two games I thought Dawson was equally bad during that time and didn't help him at all. Kaboul is the youngster and new to this league so I feel he was more vulnerable to the more obvious mistakes. I reckon Kaboul is far more talented and will be the better player, although perhaps not immediately.

I'd also pick Boeteng and JJ every day of the week at present over the Hudd until he is fit enough. I think a bench role is suited to him for the time being.

We bossed the game simply because our players had the foundation of sound principles and the ability to do it! I've always said that I feel the midfielders have a lot more ability than was being shown due to bad tactics and coaching. That's not to say we won't need reinforcement, but the midfield was terrific on Saturday and has improved a great deal under Juande. It is now starting to express a truer reflection of the personal that comprises it.

Why dont the people who slagged Ramos and the team against birmingham said anything since the citeh and pompey game?:eek: :p

[Gino Ginelli]

Why dont the people who slagged Ramos and the team against birmingham said anything since the citeh and pompey game?:eek: :p

Cos i've been busy... :cool:

Was genuinely concerned before this game. But I'll echo Jackdaws observations about the full week of training. Especially defending, where after a few iffy looking occasions, the back four had a good understanding, covered each other, and marked intelligently.

I've been saying it since the start of the season. JJ is turning it on, and especially under Ramos, is finally becoming the drumbeat of the team, as Jol once infamously claimed. He might've been on about his hope for JJ. I'm still not 100% convinced by KPB. He's definately lively, and isn't shy of the ball or a tackle. But he seems barely under control somehow, like his brian and enthusiasm gets about 5 steps ahead of him. If he'd kept his composure he would've scored in the first half; but I'm nitpicking. No doubt after his first season (and remember he's only had a few games) he'll show us what he can really do.

Bent is still ineffective, and Defoe seems livelier to me. But thank god for Berba scoring. PLEASE let be the catalyst for him, so he can kick on and be the awesomeness that he was last year. BTW, Ref's really nark me off for booking players who celebrate with their fans. He was showing how much they mean't to him, that it was for them, and the ref thinks that's wrong. Dick.

Looking ahead, I'm very glad we won those last two games. A month ago we'd have lost them, and now we've just consecutively beaten two of the most in form clubs in the league. Those 6 points will be invaluable, as I'll chalk the North London Derby as 3 points lost I'm afraid.

All in all, I'm all a cheery right now. I just need S****horpe to get out of that relegation scrap! :confused:

[choda]

Cos i've been busy... :cool:

Was genuinely concerned before this game. But I'll echo Jackdaws observations about the full week of training. Especially defending, where after a few iffy looking occasions, the back four had a good understanding, covered each other, and marked intelligently.

I've been saying it since the start of the season. JJ is turning it on, and especially under Ramos, is finally becoming the drumbeat of the team, as Jol once infamously claimed. He might've been on about his hope for JJ. I'm still not 100% convinced by KPB. He's definately lively, and isn't shy of the ball or a tackle. But he seems barely under control somehow, like his brian and enthusiasm gets about 5 steps ahead of him. If he'd kept his composure he would've scored in the first half; but I'm nitpicking. No doubt after his first season (and remember he's only had a few games) he'll show us what he can really do.

Bent is still ineffective, and Defoe seems livelier to me. But thank god for Berba scoring. PLEASE let be the catalyst for him, so he can kick on and be the awesomeness that he was last year. BTW, Ref's really nark me off for booking players who celebrate with their fans. He was showing how much they mean't to him, that it was for them, and the ref thinks that's wrong. Dick.

Looking ahead, I'm very glad we won those last two games. A month ago we'd have lost them, and now we've just consecutively beaten two of the most in form clubs in the league. Those 6 points will be invaluable, as I'll chalk the North London Derby as 3 points lost I'm afraid.

All in all, I'm all a cheery right now. I just need S****horpe to get out of that relegation scrap! :confused:

Maybe he was with his wife, but certainly not for spurs until Juande came in. He was hopeless until lately. :confused:

And I think you are nitpicking with Boeteng, he's done really well for a new foreigner. I reckon he could be a top player in the future.

[SurreySpur]

Boateng has had limited game time so far but in my opinion he's done nothing so far to show that he's going to be a top player. He looks enthusiastic and seems to cover a lot of ground but so far he's looked very average.

Maybe people are getting carried away because he has a cool name and funky hair! ;)

[spurs61]

Boateng has had limited game time so far but in my opinion he's done nothing so far to show that he's going to be a top player. He looks enthusiastic and seems to cover a lot of ground but so far he's looked very average.

Maybe people are getting carried away because he has a cool name and funky hair! ;)

That seems a fair comment to me, although Boateng does lend physical presence to the midfield, his quality of passing remains somewhat hit and miss.

He does have the coolest name in the Premiership though.;)

[choda]

Boateng has had limited game time so far but in my opinion he's done nothing so far to show that he's going to be a top player. He looks enthusiastic and seems to cover a lot of ground but so far he's looked very average.

Maybe people are getting carried away because he has a cool name and funky hair! ;)

I like the look of what he has done given he's new to the prem. The thing that caught my eye is that he has confidence, steel, good awareness of people around him, has a nice touch and passes it well.

I feel when he gets going he could be a top player, but it is early.

[TURKISH]

Cos i've been busy... :cool:

Was genuinely concerned before this game. But I'll echo Jackdaws observations about the full week of training. Especially defending, where after a few iffy looking occasions, the back four had a good understanding, covered each other, and marked intelligently.

I've been saying it since the start of the season. JJ is turning it on, and especially under Ramos, is finally becoming the drumbeat of the team, as Jol once infamously claimed. He might've been on about his hope for JJ. I'm still not 100% convinced by KPB. He's definately lively, and isn't shy of the ball or a tackle. But he seems barely under control somehow, like his brian and enthusiasm gets about 5 steps ahead of him. If he'd kept his composure he would've scored in the first half; but I'm nitpicking. No doubt after his first season (and remember he's only had a few games) he'll show us what he can really do.

Bent is still ineffective, and Defoe seems livelier to me. But thank god for Berba scoring. PLEASE let be the catalyst for him, so he can kick on and be the awesomeness that he was last year. BTW, Ref's really nark me off for booking players who celebrate with their fans. He was showing how much they mean't to him, that it was for them, and the ref thinks that's wrong. Dick.

Looking ahead, I'm very glad we won those last two games. A month ago we'd have lost them, and now we've just consecutively beaten two of the most in form clubs in the league. Those 6 points will be invaluable, as I'll chalk the North London Derby as 3 points lost I'm afraid.

All in all, I'm all a cheery right now. I just need S****horpe to get out of that relegation scrap! :confused:

Nice to have you back fella. But i agree with you on the arsenal front 3 points lost.