regular_john Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Trawling through the Spurs forums, there is a general consensus amongst their lot that they struggle to break teams down. With that in mind I'd return to 3-5-2 for this: Guzan Vlaar Baker Clark Bacuna KEA Delph Sylla Luna Benteke Helenius If we're going to play 3-5-2 and try and stay tight I think we'd be better off with Gabby up front for when we break, and Westwood in the middle for his range of passing if the middle three are going to stay static. I agree with the rest though, and would like to see Helenius get a full game, I just don't think this is the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Guzan Vlaar Baker Clark Bacuna KEA Sylla Luna Delph Benteke Gabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 2 teams which struggle to break teams down. Showponies vs Dogs in midfield. I predict a 1-0 settled by a scrappy, infuriating goal. I just don't know which way it'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw95 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 If Benteke isn't fit I'd play Gabby and Weimann up top, their centre halves are much better than Hull's so I won't hope for much to be won in the air, so leave Kozak out and use all the pace we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Spurs play a high line and we like to counter attack. It could work out well for the way we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 If Benteke isn't fit I'd play Gabby and Weimann up top, their centre halves are much better than Hull's so I won't hope for much to be won in the air, so leave Kozak out and use all the pace we have. Yes maybe go 3 at the back and then we can get some width from the fullbacks. Tottenham are pretty string down their right with Townsend and Walker so Luna will need cover. Bacuna should have an easier ride. This is a game I would pick Sylla in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Spuds 3-0 home defeat by Wet Spam has not helped us A bad loss I predict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 3-1 Villa. Let's get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I struggle to see Spurs losing 2 on the bounce, and us being undefeated in 4 games is also quite a big ask, but as this season has shown so far, anything can happen. I can't help but think that we kind of have a bit of revenge to take after they put 4 past (albeit quite a different squad) us at Villa park in the cup. I think we'll put in a good performance, but I'm not sure which way it'll go. 2-1 either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I struggle to see Spurs losing 2 on the bounce, and us being undefeated in 4 games is also quite a big ask, but as this season has shown so far, anything can happen. I can't help but think that we kind of have a bit of revenge to take after they put 4 past (albeit quite a different squad) us at Villa park in the cup. I think we'll put in a good performance, but I'm not sure which way it'll go. 2-1 either way Why? Manure lost 2 on the bounce so spuds can too. If wet spam can beat them on their own patch then we can beat them at VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I can't go which pretty much guarantees a thrilling game and 3 points to villa. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Trawling through the Spurs forums, there is a general consensus amongst their lot that they struggle to break teams down. With that in mind I'd return to 3-5-2 for this: Guzan Vlaar Baker Clark Bacuna KEA Delph Sylla Luna Benteke Helenius If we're going to play 3-5-2 and try and stay tight I think we'd be better off with Gabby up front for when we break, and Westwood in the middle for his range of passing if the middle three are going to stay static. I agree with the rest though, and would like to see Helenius get a full game, I just don't think this is the right one. I'm not convinced that Gabby can do the second-striker role which is why I opted for Helenius who looks to have better awareness and ability on the ball. I think we also should basically treat it like the Man City game. Accept that we won't be able to match them in possession but we can press well, keep our shape and offer them little time on the ball. Westwood isn't very good at this which is why I'd prefer Sylla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 When did we last beat these at vp, Solano over head kick in O'Learys second season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 When did we last beat these at vp, Solano over head kick in O'Learys second season? Beat them under MON, Laursen and Mellberg scoring I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Yep 2-1 win under MON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Helenius to start please. He's the one that I wanted to see the most from the new lads. Make it happen Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leevilla Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Think we might get a draw here,hopefully get Benteke back for this aswell. 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 A draw would be acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 A draw would be far more than acceptable. It would be bloody superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted October 10, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2013 This is probably the wrong thread, but I HATE THESE INTERNATIONAL BREAKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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