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Re: 2011 

Post#81 » by IronChef » Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:29 am

If Tottenham can come out of their upcoming run of games against City, Liverpool, Arsenal, United, Chelsea (which, apart from United are all away), within a few points of first they'll have a chance. Sandwiched in there are Everton, Stoke, and Newcastle too. So all tough fixtures until the end of March game against Swansea (who aren't bad either ;) )

That right there is make or break time for Spurs.
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Re: 2011 

Post#82 » by treiz » Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:45 pm

Hoping for a draw with injuries to key people ;)

But like IC said, best time to play City. Especially without Kompany who's been immense this year. Savic in the game against Liverpool was exposed by Carroll, albeit different players Defoe should have a good game with that back four. Should be a key match-up.

Midfield also needs a big game, they need to keep the City midfield out of possession and keep the ball when they have that chance, difficult as it may seem but having Modric and maybe Parker (if fit) there could help.

Spray the ball as much as possible to Bale especially with Richards out. Could have a game like he did against Inter Milan in the CL a few years back, especially since you guys will more often than not look to counter.
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Re: 2011 

Post#83 » by Slava » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:36 pm

Chelsea look dire so far.
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Re: 2011 

Post#84 » by 5DOM » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:37 pm

Both teams playing fairly well. I don't think there's been a single foul in the game yet
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Re: 2011 

Post#85 » by 5DOM » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:03 pm

Torres misses yet another clear chance
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Re: 2011 

Post#86 » by Slava » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:16 pm

Not a lot of incisiveness there to be fair, which is expected from Norwich playing against Chelsea's more organized midfield and neither team has width to stretch the other defense and make the middle a little less congested.

Ramires is playing too deep though and Ashely Cole is not his usual threatening self.
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Re: 2011 

Post#87 » by 5DOM » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:37 pm

Oh well, hopefully Manchester clubs do their jobs tomorrow. The only bright spot was Luiz who played so well we probably didn't even JT today. I hope Lukaku starts the next one.
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Re: 2011 

Post#88 » by Slava » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:51 pm

How terribly has Malouda fallen though!

Glad to see Essien back.
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Re: 2011 

Post#89 » by 5DOM » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:58 pm

Malouda's actually been decent in last few appearances. Even today, he played fairly well. But that right-footed shot near the end was just embarrassing for a footballer lol
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Re: 2011 

Post#90 » by Slava » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:19 pm

Senderos is going to kill one of his managers by inducing a heart attack. How either of him or Silvestre played for top 4 clubs for that long will always remain a mystery.
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Re: 2011 

Post#91 » by BC_ » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:46 pm

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:Senderos

He always plays well against us :nonono:
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Re: 2011 

Post#92 » by 5DOM » Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:25 pm

McEachran making his debut for Swansea now. 25 minutes left
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Re: 2011 

Post#93 » by BC_ » Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:33 pm

Fulham go from 0-1 down to 4-1 up in 16 minutes!
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Re: 2011 

Post#94 » by treiz » Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:35 pm

5DOM wrote:Torres misses yet another clear chance


I really hope we give Lukaku a chance in the next game, or play Sturridge in the middle. I was more impressed with Lukaku today than Torres. My God what an embarrassment.
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Re: 2011 

Post#95 » by LittleOzzy » Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:57 pm

Fulham match was fun to watch.

What a lopsided second half.
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Re: 2011 

Post#96 » by Slava » Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:49 pm

I turned off the telly after the Newcastle totally dominated the first half and should have scored 3. :lol:
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Re: 2011 

Post#97 » by Next Coming » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:02 pm

Liverpool being out classed by Bolton. 2-0 through 30 minutes.
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Re: 2011 

Post#98 » by LittleOzzy » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:07 pm

Liverpool gets one back.
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Re: 2011 

Post#99 » by Slava » Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:10 pm

Carroll blows.
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Re: 2011 

Post#100 » by 5DOM » Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:25 pm

If they had someone better than Eagles, Bolton could have scored at least 5.

And Carroll blows indeed. His shots go toward the wrong net
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