Football Focus

[Jah Lush]

I thought Gareth Bale's red card should have been a yellow and OK we improved a little bit after that up to half-time with Bent scoring what was definitely an offside goal but in the second half we didn't even have a shot on goal. The January sales can't come quick enough.

[lard]

Zaki reminds me of Ronny Rosenthal.

[Annasfield]

Jah - I have a feeling that your luck might change when you play us. Just a feeling.

By the letter of the law, Bale's red was technically a red so the ref did the right thing. Seemed harsh in the circumstances, but he was the last defender. (Wasn't he? Or had I totally pickled my brain over the weekend?)

[Jah Lush]

No, you're right. He was the last defender and had to go. And, if you think your brain was pickled over the weekend...well you know don't you. And, I really can't see our luck changing against Liverpool especially on current form. I'd be absolutely amazed.

[bon3yard]

Looks like Commolis for the heave-ho, smacks of tokenism to me. If it gives Ramos a bit more time though I'm all for it. I'm also starting to realise after hearing him talk for the first time this week why he hasnt done so before, he sounds awfully similar to dear old Ossie doesnt he and while he was an absolute legend as a player...his managerial career while exciting, nay heartstopping was scarcely a success. We'll beat Bolton this Sunday and who knows, if the big boys stop playing rough and let us play our passing game we might even put the gooners to the sword! Heh...right.

[Jah Lush]

Commoli's scouting, buying and selling policy at Tottenham has been absolutely disasterous. He's got to carry the can for that and good bloody riddance.

[bon3yard]

..yeah, nice to see Arsene stranding up for him this morning wasnt it...who said the starchy old swine didnt have a sense of humour. It does beg the question as to whether if he had recruited the same players at A**enal they might be fareing a little better than at Spurs. There does seem to be a bit of a sickness at the heart of our club. Boo-hoo I know...but tis a mystery to be sure. :-S

[Rolo Tomasi]

Sorry...

[Keef]

Off to The Valley for Charlton, Bristol City. Not been for ages, will be interesting to watch a live Championship match.

[Ladygooner]

All going to plan so far in Istanbul - what a great match!

[East Dulwich Angst]

Rolo Tomasi Wrote:

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> Sorry...

I'm sure your really sorry Rolo :))

Who would of thought that after gameweek 8 I would still be able to use the joke.........

What's the difference between Spurs & a triangle..... a triangle's got 3 points

BREAKING NEWS.......

Spurs manage 1st win but no clean sheet

[Keef]

Heart breaking to see how bad Charlton have become! Saying that, both teams shocking, really really poor football, 20 men all running after the ball!

[bon3yard]

Gameweek 8? For the love of...

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Ivy?

[SimonM]

Yes, today's Grauniad Sport had over half a page of Spurs jokes, many of which had previously been seen here...I wonder who the sports editor supports?!

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

So happy that West Ham playing Arsenal this w/e I can see 5-0 and not in our favour.

[SeanMacGabhann]

we flatter to deceive this season RC - every thumping 5 something win by our youngsters is followed by a dull, workmanlike performance, which we usually lose. I think West Ham stand more than a chance

then again, in an echo of Annasfield's comment earlier re: Liverpool, there is something pre-written about Spurs coming out oftheir slump by beating Arsenal

[ratty]

SimonM Wrote:

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> Yes, today's Grauniad Sport had over half a page

> of Spurs jokes, many of which had previously been

> seen here...I wonder who the sports editor

> supports?!

He supports Southhampton apparently.

[Jah Lush]

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> then again, in an echo of Annasfield's comment

> earlier re: Liverpool, there is something

> pre-written about Spurs coming out of their slump

> by beating Arsenal.

Oh purleeeease! You're just trying to be nice. If we can't beat the likes of Stoke City it would be a major bloody miracle if we could beat either Liverpool or Arsenal in the next few weeks. I'm pretty sure we're going to get a serious hammering from both sides. Liverpool are playing very well at the moment with Kuyt able to bang them in while Torres is out and watching the Arsenal last night... well they are simply breathtaking at times and that's just the kids.

Until we get some confidence in our play and some decent forwards, natural goalscorers and a solid defensive midfielder with a bit of bite in the tackle like a Dave Mackay or a Graham Roberts in the next transfer window we're seriously in the shit. Frankly, I really can't see where our next win is coming from, we're that bad at the moment. Bolton on Sunday would be a very good start though.

[mockney piers]

WE're hitting a bit of a rocky patch at the moment, so we can be your litmus for needing a win against Arsenal. If we win there's hope, if we don't (and we almost certainly won't considering current form*) you're screwed!!

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over the last 11 years

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Portsmouth's foreign players will be sent to language school to aid communication with boss Harry Redknapp.

The South Coast club are organising lessons for 16 players in nearby Southsea after it emerged that they were often left baffled by East Londoner Redknapp's orders in training and from the touchline...

[Jah Lush]

Harry could always take a leaf out of this manager's book.

Paul Whitehouse - The Football Manager

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

West Ham 1 Arsenal 0 reserves won last night.. Hope springs and all that....

[bon3yard]

There does appear to be an unhealthy amount of Goonerage within the various media edifices. Spurs have Danny Kelly and Simon Mayo, which aint so bad.

[bon3yard]

...and Norman Jay of course...wonder who Britney Spears supports?