What makes people say this? You know it can get worse right? We a state defensively you dont have to be Barca to expose this Jan is not goi g to be firing for probably 9 weeks. Rose looks hurt Aurier is out for another while. Toby wants out and Sanchez looks lost. Plus we never rebalanced like for like at wingback. Theres loads of scope for worse but Lord knowsI hope your right.
Spurs v Cardiff
- Thread starter Nick Real Deal
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Guess the real test will be if we can beat anyone in the top 5-6.
Up until now we have beat teams I would argue are weaker and we should be getting results from. (with the exception of Liverpool...United is looks like they are in freefall so I count them as a 'weaker team'.)
We have been winning ugly against weaker teams. It is good to get results when playing bad or when missing players...but my concern is that we seem to be consistently playing badly and having to win ugly ALL the time.
We need to break out of this funk
Up until now we have beat teams I would argue are weaker and we should be getting results from. (with the exception of Liverpool...United is looks like they are in freefall so I count them as a 'weaker team'.)
We have been winning ugly against weaker teams. It is good to get results when playing bad or when missing players...but my concern is that we seem to be consistently playing badly and having to win ugly ALL the time.
We need to break out of this funk
Big Chiv
Vital Football Legend
I would really love to know what the players think of this no transfers in.
I wonder how many would have wanted out in the summer if they had known the extent of this clubs lack of ambition and how many have already decided that they are off at the first opportunity ?
That would explain a lot.
walmsley73096
Vital Youth Team
I read that Wembley wasn't allowed to be at full capacity yesterday. Too many events there with the Man City game added. Spurs had to choose what games to have at full capacity. Naturally, Cardiff was the choice to have at lower capacity. The upper tiers were closed, not because of a lack of tickets sold, but because low capacity was a requirement.
Taricco the yid
Vital Champions League
We beat utd but who hasn't.
A lot players are off form but we still have our best start to the season. Playing at wembley is not good for us.,
Wembly isn't the problem.
raphaellau
Vital Football Hero
Unfortunately at the moment, Manure doesnt qualify as Top5-6
10Hoddle
Vital 1st Team Regular
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Problem is Spesh, we're winning ugly against teams we should be giving a lesson in football.
Poch does not learn from these matches.
76% possession
19 shots (7 on target)
685 passes
1 goal.
All this against Cardiff who have achieved 2 points from a possible 24 and conceded an average of 2.125 goals per game.
That's worse than winning ugly.
Problem is Spesh, we're winning ugly against teams we should be giving a lesson in football.
Poch does not learn from these matches.
76% possession
19 shots (7 on target)
685 passes
1 goal.
All this against Cardiff who have achieved 2 points from a possible 24 and conceded an average of 2.125 goals per game.
That's worse than winning ugly.
Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
We did create and miss some good chances. Had a pen refused that was a good shout. The scoreline didn't tell the full story . Could easily have had 3 more goals. I watched the City v Pool game and very few chances were created and no goals. They are very strong attacking sides. The execution of any half chances was poor by both, even a pen was blasted over the bar !!
muttley
Alert Team
3 decades later, Chrissy Waddle can finally sleep easy at night !!!
Harry-Kari
Vital 1st Team Regular
Arsenal jump over us with a strong performance at Fulham....how much worse can it get?
freundorfoe
Vital 1st Team Regular
We're 2 points off top so based on our history, much much worse.
Spesh-Spur
Vital 1st Team Regular
I take your point, but my point is that it can't get any worse and yet we are 2 points off top of the table.
Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
I am pretty sure we will finish more than 2 points off top but to be there after 8 games and with all the issues we've had is a bonus. It will get worse gap wise but I think our performances will get better.
Spursex
Alert Team
First thing first, Sissoko played pretty well; I have to hope this is another sign that he does have better decision making and better control in him than to date...worth almost an 8/10 against difficult opponents.
Secondly, we won against some of the most negative, dirty tactics we will see this season at a home game.
Thirdly, we should have put away at least 2, possibly 3 other chances.
A good win, contrary to the negativity that's being expressed, we are progressing - just not as quick as anyone would have wished.
Things will get tougher from here; Poch will have his hands full now that's for sure - injuries and fatigue are going to play a massive role in our performances from here until xmas.
Secondly, we won against some of the most negative, dirty tactics we will see this season at a home game.
Thirdly, we should have put away at least 2, possibly 3 other chances.
A good win, contrary to the negativity that's being expressed, we are progressing - just not as quick as anyone would have wished.
Things will get tougher from here; Poch will have his hands full now that's for sure - injuries and fatigue are going to play a massive role in our performances from here until xmas.
Spursex
Alert Team
that was the case, tickets were limited by Brent Council.
Realism! I do like a realistic post , thanks Ex .
Whenever we lost against " lower" teams we slaughtered ourselves for failing in not being able to win UGLY.
When we do win UGLY, against teams that come to Wembley to get a point at ANY cost ,and in Neil Warnock's that that needs to be seen to be believed ,and with a third of our first team missing ,it would seem to some to be still not good enough .
Oh well
Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
Interestingly Sissoko played 4 key passes leading to chances, more than any other Spurs player. He was subbed late in the game and received a standing ovation. He has proved in the past the more he plays the better he gets. This pattern is quite normal for most players of course.
Yet on here many deride him for not having technical skills or being negative in possession, passing backwards etc. His physical effort and energy levels too could not be questioned so his attitude is positive.
I have never said he is anything special .
Yet on here many deride him for not having technical skills or being negative in possession, passing backwards etc. His physical effort and energy levels too could not be questioned so his attitude is positive.
I have never said he is anything special .
Spesh-Spur
Vital 1st Team Regular
He certainly had one of his better games, and with the injuries we have, he will have his uses esp if he continues to put in performances like that!
freundorfoe
Vital 1st Team Regular
I've said before Sissoko is decent as cover when we have multiple injuries. I've also said he improves when he gets a run in the team.
Of course his salary and fee are way ott for where he is in our pecking order but he can do a job and the negatives are often over the top.
That said, when Sissoko breaks forward with the ball at Wembley there's sarcastic applause if he ends up maintaining possession. His technical deficiencies in possession are there for all to see.
Of course his salary and fee are way ott for where he is in our pecking order but he can do a job and the negatives are often over the top.
That said, when Sissoko breaks forward with the ball at Wembley there's sarcastic applause if he ends up maintaining possession. His technical deficiencies in possession are there for all to see.
