villadude Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I hate Spudz more than I hate Man Shitty and will be thrilled if we beat them. However, I'm predicting a draw 1-1 Villa score early in the first half, Spudz in the last 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretMahoney Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Such a tasty match I feel we could win. I expect a draw though, something crazy like the 4-4 draw we had there a season or two back. That game was mental. Epic top 4 clash, 6 pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If Villa win I imagine Harry's face will melt into the dugout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My gut says 1-1. My heart says 2-0, Villa. So make it 2-1, Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganvillain Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I don't care how, or by how many, but it will make my month if we can beat this pile of arrogant tossers C'mon lads do the bizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies4England Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The biggest worry I have is the last 1-15 minutes we always sit back, and Spurs always seem to get goals when the ball is bouncing round the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Petrov a doubt for this, would you play Sidwell or Delph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMduck Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Petrov a doubt for this, would you play Sidwell or Delph? Both, because NRC is injured, and he's the only other player that can do what Petrov does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I feel we have no chance without Petrov - the work that guy does for our team is immense. Without him we are far far weakened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonSpur Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Here's the usual pre-match team news update from the Spurs OS: New arrivals Eidur Gudjohnsen, Younes Kaboul and Kyle Walker go straight into the squad for Saturday's big Premier League clash against Villa. Neither were available for Wednesday's FA Cup replay at Leeds United, although Eidur can now play in the fifth round at his former club Bolton. Younes and Kyle are cup-tied. Ledley King is fit again and both Luka Modric and Wilson Palacios come back into the frame after being on the bench for the 3-1 win at Elland Road. Roman Pavlyuchenko remains a doubt with a groin problem and although Aaron Lennon is also out with his groin injury, there is encouraging news on his progress. "He's getting closer," said Harry. "He's working with the fitness coaches at the moment. "He's not doing ball work yet but he's running again in straight lines and will soon be checking, twisting and turning again. He's on his way back." Benoit Assou-Ekotto (hip), Jonathan Woodgate (groin) and Carlo Cudicini (wrist, pelvis) remain sidelined. Meanwhile, in terms of the role of captain following Robbie Keane's loan departure to Celtic, Harry added: "Michael Dawson has been captaining the side and Ledley King can as well, it's not a massive problem. "They are both terrific characters and if it's not one of them, there are many other players who can do it. "Whoever takes the armband I've got faith in them to be able to carry out what I want from them on the pitch." I'd expect Spurs to line up with: ---------- Gomes ------ Corluka - Dawson - King - Bale Bentley - Palacios - Huddlestone - Modric ------- Defoe - Crouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If Petrov is injured then I'd prefer to either see Sidwell in a 4-4-2 or Delph in a 4-5-1 (I'll let Martin decide which) I really hope that MON doesn't play Petrov if he is slightly suffering! There's having faith in a player and then there's having too much faith. Unfortunatly, MON seems to have the latter when it comes to Petrov. I'll go for a 2-1 Villa if Petrov isn't injured or we play Sidders/ Delph. If Petrov is played and not 100% then I'm going to regretfully say 2-0 to the COCKneys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I do fancy Gabby's pace to trouble King (now he is a sporadic performer) and Dawson. Interesting battle - pace and crossing ability against guile and technique? I would say we are much pacier and more direct whilst they are probably more composed footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I do fancy Gabby's pace to trouble King (now he is a sporadic performer) and Dawson. Interesting battle - pace and crossing ability against guile and technique? I would say we are much pacier and more direct whilst they are probably more composed footballers. I agree with this fully. I have no stats to back this up, but I think they have a tendancy to send a lot forward. Corluka, Bale, Bentley, Huddlestone, Crouch, Defoe and Modric all seem to get forward and have shots on goal at some point or another. I'd like to think that we can catch them on the counter a couple of times. Another goal please Gabby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undesirable Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Didn't Kyle Walker join yids in the summer along with Kyle Naughton, hardly a "new arrival". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 unfortunately I can only see a defeat I agree with you again. Although saying that, it's been going very well for the club when you and I agree a win looks unlikely, so that might be a good omen.I certainly hope so. I would love to be proven wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 5, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2010 Reckon it'll be a draw myself, but this remains one of the few fixtures where I'd love us to absolutely tonk them. Most other games I'm happy just for the win, but as with Small Heath, theres a great desire in me to see this lot embarassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 0-1 Milner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJ83 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 2 - 0 Defoe getting both (the bastard). Milner to pick up a knock which turns out to be a broken metatarsal and keeps him out for the rest of the season. Feeling very pessimistic at the moment. I hope im wrong. For the record - I would take a defeat if it meant having Milner fit/a good shot at the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 ... their back four are very suspect. Corluka is an absolute shambles of a player in my opinion and we should really exploit that fact. ... Your assessment doesn't really square with the facts. Spurs have the 5th best defence in the Prem so far in terms of goals conceded and have let in just 3 goals (all in away games) in the last 8 league games. And this is despite playing more attacking football than do many teams. Only one team has scored more than 1 goal at WHL in a league game all season, and that was Manchester Utd. Corluka was bobbins for the SHA goal last week. Decent player but does have his dozzy moments now and again defending. I fear we'll lose this 3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 2 - 0 Defoe getting both (the bastard). Milner to pick up a knock which turns out to be a broken metatarsal and keeps him out for the rest of the season. Feeling very pessimistic at the moment. I hope im wrong. For the record - I would take a defeat if it meant having Milner fit/a good shot at the cup. :| So you'd take a defeat on the basis that you have had 'thoughts' that Milner may get injured? That's a weird train of thought you've just taken....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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