re: Tottenham Hotspur 2013/14 Season Long Thread

We actually took 21 shots with 12 on target and dominated possession at 68%. Total meltdown at the end of the game. I mean we had as many shots on goal as they did total shots.

I would like to see Saldado teamed up with Ade. I believe the subs of Rose and Ade were for fitness purposes and to assure they were fresh for the weekend.

Hope it was worth it!

I think other than a few bright moments Rose had a pretty bad game as well, at least passing the ball. He was very sloppy at times. We had a lot of wasted chances today but at least we are creating some chances. Solid win on the road let hope they can get some momentum this week.

Yes, Not On should naught be on the pitch. Laim ala looked his usual self. Dribbling in to three defenders and looking frustrated when he doesn't emerge with the ball. Lloris needs his head examined again, little too punchy still. Ade seemed to benefit from the pine time, found his 3rd gear again. We owe that to AVB, a mad Ade is a power Ade. Overall much more stimulating football today. Mix Tim and AVB together and you'd have one helluva coach!

The first 30 minutes of the 2nd half is what I thought the team would be like all season... Let's hope we can gain some momentum and go on a run!

COYS

He played great today! I hope he keeps it up... I am an Ade hater when he is acting like a little girl, which has been most of the time until recently.

I was pretty excited with the formation Spurs ran. I liked seeing Saldado with some help up front. He showed some creativity and that cross was a beauty to watch. He also had several scoring chances that I hope in the next few weeks he starts to put into the back of the net. I think him seeing the ball more with Ade up front will create more chances for us to score. Now we need a mid-fielder to step up and complete the attack. I see good things when we get the injured players back.

[1] This was the Adebayor we saw in 2011-12. When he WANTS to, he can be all kinds of trouble for opposing back lines. Let's hope he keeps it up.

[2] Soldado really benefited from the extra striker playing up front. His service to Ade was spectacular. Sure, he missed on several chances. But I think the more the play continues like this that he will eventually find his way again and start hitting the back of the net.

[3] frick Defoe. He looked completely checked out when he came in. He didn't go after passes or loose balls. He just was there, taking up a spot on the pitch. Turrible. I hope and pray he gets shipped over to Toronto.

[4] Gylfi played with a TON of hustle out there. I loved seeing that. He made several runs that his teammates didn't pick up on which could have resulted in scoring chances. I hope he gets to stay on the pitch and continues to gel with the team.

[5] Good to see Lamela get more time with the first team. He wasn't spectacular. But I think he needs playing time to find his way with this group. I think and hope he can make an impact in the long term.

[6] WTF was up with TS subbing in one of his U21 guys in the midfield instead of Holtby?

Yeah I was saying WTF too but he came on and played really well. Physical dude and he looked really comfortable with the ball at his feet.