English (and other British lower league) Football Discussion
No doubt that managerial stability would help any club but to our credit we do have the 2008 Carling Cup!
The two clubs which have been committed to this have results that speak for themselves (well for Man U anyway). And I think most people are looking at Levy and questioning this instant gratification approach. But it seems to be the norm these days. Look at Newcastle over the last few years, Hoots was badly treated by Ashley and Pardew was on shaky ground earlier this season.
"Phoenix till they lose"
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You can't use Newcastle as a proper example, they have a complete batshit owner.
Chelsea fans will defend it because they have won multiple trophies with multiple managers in recent years. The only reason they have done this is Abramovich's oil money. It's artificial success.
I don't like Redknapp, but you should never have got rid of him in the first place.
Three for me, and two for them.
Heaps of FA Cup football live on ESPN this morning and Monday morning:
Including:
6.10 am - Arsenal v Spurs (Replay 7 pm)
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Jermaine Defoe to Toronto. Source: Eurosport & the Toronto Sun.
"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...
I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...
Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."
Shame. There goes our Europa goal scorer.
"Phoenix till they lose"
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Jermaine Defoe to Toronto. Source: Eurosport & the Toronto Sun.
Loaned back by Toronto to Spurs until first week of March though....MLS starts mid-March...
Spurs v Palace TV One 12 pm Sunday Great lunchtime viewing - munch on a Palace sandwich...
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
From the Guardian. Thought about posting in BigPete's humour thread but this is very Spursy:
"Phoenix till they lose"
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From fb
"Reports are saying the Spurs legend Ozzie Ardiles has been involved in a car accident, in the Falklands. and was air lifted to Hospital, his injuries are serious apparently.
Ricky Villa was also in the car, but it's said he walked to the ambulance(So not as serious).
But my thoughts and good wishes are sent out to the two legends. "
From fb
"Reports are saying the Spurs legend Ozzie Ardiles has been involved in a car accident, in the Falklands. and was air lifted to Hospital, his injuries are serious apparently.
Ricky Villa was also in the car, but it's said he walked to the ambulance(So not as serious).
But my thoughts and good wishes are sent out to the two legends. "
"My understanding is he is fine," said his son Pablo speaking from home in England.
"He has 20 odd stitches in his head and my understanding is he has been hospitalised overnight. But he's fine."
Ardiles and Villa are in the Falkland Islands for a TV documentary which Ardiles' other son, who was in the car, is directing.
Four passengers have been released from hospital after treatment for minor injuries with three others detained.
"Ricky Villa and my brother were out there but they are OK and are back in the hotel," added Pablo.
"I don't know the exact details but I understand my dad was driving and that he lost control somehow. I've heard reports he swerved to avoid a sheep but I can't confirm that...."
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Latest Teh Trunk. Somewhat random but still bringing the LOLs
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
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The Video is here - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2629110/Paul-Robinson-leads-Spurs-fans-rendition-Stand-hate-Arsenal.html
Great work from Paul Robinson during Ledley's testimonial game this week as he starts a chant of 'Stand up if you hate ARSEnal'
How old is Leggy? Is he 12 or 72?
I'll just refer you to the quote in my sig. That pretty much sums up Spurs.
Three for me, and two for them.
Story of Ossie Ardiles, Spurs, Argentina and the Falklands War
"White, Blue and White" - ESPN 30 for 30 Soccer Series
Tuesday ESPN 11 pm
Video promo:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11162001
The film Ossie was making when his car crashed in the Falklands and he ended up in hospital earlier this year.
Hope he's recovered okay - anyone hear how he's been doing since?
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
This thread is only active when spurs are above arsenal in the table i.e. never in the offseason
Arsenal supporters have a habit of acting like tottenhams crest
"Who ate all the pies"
Spurs fans are in for a treat:
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES COMING UP ON ESPN:
http://www.livesoccertv.com/channels/espn-australi...
| Live | 20 Jul | 08:00 | Seattle Sounders vs Tottenham Hotspur | Club Friendly |
| Repeat | 24 Jul | 10:00 | The Myth of Garrincha and Ceasefire Massacre | Soccer Shows |
| Live | 24 Jul | 11:00 | Toronto FC vs Tottenham Hotspur | Club Friendly |
| Live | 24 Jul | 12:00 | Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City | Club Friendly |
| Live | 27 Jul | 09:00 | New York RB vs Arsenal | Club Friendly |
| Live | 27 Jul | 12:00 | Chicago Fire vs Tottenham Hotspur | Club Friendly |
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
This thread is only active when spurs are above arsenal in the table i.e. never in the offseason
There are less Spurs fans in NZ than ARSEnal ones, given the Gooner ones are generally younger "Jonny come lately's" who have latched on to a team when they were popular.
That doesn't explain the pattern of activity on this thread which is what I was referring to.
That doesn't explain the pattern of activity on this thread which is what I was referring to.
Yes it does, there are less people to participate in forums...
I tend to comment on the forum boards at 'The Fighting Cock' now rather than here.
TFC is good!
DML also occasionally
Teh Trunk and Away Day on youtube.
(PS There are fewer Spurs fans than Woolwich fans in NZ, but they are certainly less than us)
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
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That doesn't explain the pattern of activity on this thread which is what I was referring to.
Yes it does, there are less people to participate in forums...
I tend to comment on the forum boards at 'The Fighting Cock' now rather than here.
*sigh*
Volume and pattern are two different things, what I said applies whether you have two supporters or two million supporters
Think it's time to step out of this thread, I feel dirty in here
Not a lot to say in the off season, but I guess one could ramble on.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Poor old Robbie...
Unfortunately for Spurs fans forking out for Sky Sport , I see they've ditched Spurs TV:
From the latest Sky Watch magazine: Sky have Arsenal TV, Man Utd TV and Man City TV but no longer have Spurs TV.
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Spurs v Hammers live TV One 1.50 am Sunday
TV One are showing a live EPL game every round this season.
Plus the Highlights Show moves to Tuesday nights - and both the full game and the Highlights Show will be available On demand until Friday!
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Might stick a tenner on a QPR win at $7.00
Might stick a tenner on a QPR win at $7.00
A touch optimistic, you guys looked terrible. That 3-5-2 is going to get you ripped apart by bigger boys than us...
Felt sorry for GHodd watching from the stands though...
"Hotspur"
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10495661/Hot...
Pathetic NZ journalism or do you guys actually sometimes refer to your club as just 'Hotspur'?
Sommet have been dropping hints this week on their Facebook that Tottenham TV is about to join their lineup.
Announcement due next week I believe.
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Arsenal v Spurs LIVE
TV One 5.20 am tomorrow
DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD AN HOUR TONIGHT CHUMS !!!!
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Still think Spurs are good enough to make the top four.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
