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03 Aug 23:57 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
I have very fond memories of the 4-4 draw in the backbencher with all that g(o)oner presence HarryHotspur2009-08-04 11:58:01
04 Aug 00:52 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Isn't it strange how for us a draw is a disappointment and for you its an achievement?
04 Aug 05:07 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
It's all relative.  Your gaffer didn't have a tw@t buying and selling players under his nose prior to the start of the season, plus he's still the same one for quite a few seasons.
 
 
 

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04 Aug 09:20 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
UberGunner wrote:
Isn't�it strange how for us a draw is a disappointment and for you its an achievement?


That's cos you snatched a draw from the jaws of victory if I remember. Anyway, tell us more about the 5-1.
05 Aug 00:39 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Woodgate and Dawson definitely out for the start of the season....

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05 Aug 03:01 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
HarryHotspur wrote:
UberGunner wrote:
Isn't it strange how for us a draw is a disappointment and for you its an achievement?


That's cos you snatched a draw from the jaws of victory if I remember. Anyway, tell us more about the 5-1.
I cant recall that game, every time I think about white hart lane all I can recall is the time we won the league there
05 Aug 05:02 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Junior82 wrote:
Woodgate and Dawson definitely out for the start of the season....


Ouch, our fragile defence becomes exposed, presumably as Ledley is still on a once in 2 weeks regime. We'll just have to score loads (or put Crouch at CB!)
05 Aug 06:47 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
UberGunner wrote:
HarryHotspur wrote:
UberGunner wrote:
Isn't it strange how for us a draw is a disappointment and for you its an achievement?


That's cos you snatched a draw from the jaws of victory if I remember. Anyway, tell us more about the 5-1.
I cant recall that game, every time I think about white hart lane all I can recall is the time we won the league there



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05 Aug 08:11 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Ok so who's the white queen knocking over our Ledley?
 
Better not answer that - let's keep this thread above board and kosher.
 

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05 Aug 08:41 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Junior82 wrote:
Ok so who's the white queen knocking over our Ledley?
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Better not answer that - let's keep this thread above board and kosher.

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05 Aug 08:45 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
UberGunner wrote:
HarryHotspur wrote:
UberGunner wrote:
Isn't it strange how for us a draw is a disappointment and for you its an achievement?


That's cos you snatched a draw from the jaws of victory if I remember. Anyway, tell us more about the 5-1.
I cant recall that game, every time I think about white hart lane all I can recall is the time we won the league there
 
And dont forget arsenal have won the league at sh*te fart lane more times than spurs have
05 Aug 08:53 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
paulm wrote:
UberGunner wrote:
HarryHotspur wrote:
UberGunner wrote:
Isn't it strange how for us a draw is a disappointment and for you its an achievement?


That's cos you snatched a draw from the jaws of victory if I remember. Anyway, tell us more about the 5-1.
I cant recall that game, every time I think about white hart lane all I can recall is the time we won the league there
 
And dont forget arsenal have won the league at sh*te fart lane more times than spurs have
small correction for you there paul, although your original quote is also correct.
05 Aug 09:10 · edited 09 Sep 05:18

The thing about gooner-baiting is that you're always guaranteed a bite.  It's just too easy.  It's just a shame they have to come over to this thread, although maybe they are that rare breed of gooner (ones that know class when they see it).  oops sorry gooner and class are mutually exclusive terms.

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05 Aug 09:16 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
It's not the same with them having their own area. They should be back in here with the rest of us. How can we take the piss when you have to go looking??
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05 Aug 09:17 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Good point!  I can't @rsed going over there.

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05 Aug 09:18 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
The funniest thing is that sometimes i read this thread, and think to myself "i cant believe the other gooners are on here giving them stick, thats a bit sad considering its their thread" and then next thing you know im on here... its like my typing hands are possessed, i just cant help myself...
05 Aug 10:30 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
paulm wrote:
The funniest thing is that sometimes i read this thread, and think to myself "i cant believe the other gooners are on here giving them stick, thats a bit sad considering its their thread" and then next thing you know im on here... its like my typing hands are possessed, i just cant help myself...
 
I'm sure thatthe Aarsenal lot spend more time on this thread han their own.
 
Mind you, it's historically consistent. Woolwich never could stay put, they always had to move in on spurs territory...
05 Aug 10:41 · edited 09 Sep 05:18

Three for me, and two for them.

06 Aug 07:45 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Bent's gone to the Mackems.
 
Maybe some coin to get that Huntelaar chap... or a central defender or two.
 
 

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06 Aug 08:50 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
I think Huntelaar would be a great buy, but where does Robbie fit in, he is the skipper but maybe we'd accept a decent bid for him?



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06 Aug 08:56 · edited 09 Sep 05:18

Crouch and Defoe might be the natural pairing.  Crouch and Keano??

Would like 'Arry to keep him on - if he gets his mojo back we'd be going places (upwards that is).

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06 Aug 08:58 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
I think it will be Crouch and Keane to start with...

Teamtalk just reported Bassong from Newcastle has undergone a medical. Thank god if that's the case, he's a good player and a necessary addition to our depleted central defence stakes...



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06 Aug 09:02 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Timely addition a stop gap or contender for a starting spot if usual CBS are fit?

Would it be outrageous to have Keano, Defoe and Crouch on all at the same time? Perhaps not against Liverpool, but weaker teams?   
06 Aug 09:18 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
You wot?
 
4-3-3 is it then!!!
 
Hang about - that could be quite appealing... oooh I feel a bit woozy. (Midfield: Palacios, Modric, Lennon?)

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06 Aug 09:48 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
I was actually thinking Keano in advanced midfield role (I think his greatest strength is linking play rather than scoring). Yeah, I would go Palacios, Modric and Lennon.

Hmmm...in retrospect, Modric does what I'm saying Keano could do (although Keano would chip in with more goals) so may be it is daft idea and the strikers are just going to have to tear stris out of each other in training to get a starting position.
06 Aug 09:57 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
well as Defoe (26), Keano (29) and Crouch (28) are all not youngsters either (but still a few years to go), I doubt a stating line up with all three would be sustainable over the season.
 
 

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06 Aug 10:00 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Anyone going to the Lane this weekend for final friendly game against Olympiakos?
 
I was going to go, but chnaged my mind. It'd be interesting to see who plays, now that Crouch has arrived, and will surely be given a run.  ..
phil_style2009-08-06 22:01:13
06 Aug 10:03 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
-----Defoe----Crouch-------
-----------Keane------
-Lenon---Palacios----Modric-
--XXX---XXXX---XXXX-XXXX
---------Gomes----------------
 
Who for the back 4???
06 Aug 12:13 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Huntelaar off to AC Milan...

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06 Aug 23:12 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Dougie Rydal wrote:

Teamtalk just reported Bassong from Newcastle has undergone a medical. Thank god if that's the case, he's a good player and a necessary addition to our depleted central defence stakes...



Bassong confirmed, but wait for it....

He's banned for the first 2 games of the season as he was sent off in Newcastle's last game.

Bloody hell Harry don;t we need someone early doors, we have Liverpool first up, that Torres fella is useful...

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07 Aug 02:13 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Laugh? I nearly cried.
10 Aug 11:43 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Preseason over with... looking forward to the weekend now.
09/10!!!
10 Aug 12:53 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Yep.  Picking up from where we left last season - but hopefully squaring the ledger against the 'pyul.
 
 

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10 Aug 22:51 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Bassong cleared to play for Spurs and will partner Ledley.
 
COYS!

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11 Aug 09:13 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Ahem! Well, yes, politically incorrect of me to say this but if Spurs don't perform on the field this season then at least we could say they have an excuse.
 
... I'll get my coat.
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13 Aug 02:06 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
Defoe supersubs it for Eng-er-land. Hard not to see him start at the weekend. I'm still fancying JD, Keano (who missed a sitter when 0-0 against Aussies) and Crouch from the start.HarryHotspur2009-08-13 14:06:38
13 Aug 08:35 · edited 09 Sep 05:18
HarryHotspur wrote:
Defoe supersubs it for Eng-er-land. Hard not to see him start at the weekend. I'm still fancying JD, Keano (who missed a sitter when 0-0 against Aussies) and Crouch from the start.
 
Watching Defoe last night, (and having kept an eye on him at Portsmouth) I get the feeling he's not really suited to playing next to a tall target man. Defoe was brilliant against Holland, but when Carlton Cole came on, Defoe was never present to pick up the balls that Cole won in the air. Same used to happen at Portsmouth with Crouch.
 
Defoe suits a ball-to-feet, insicive through-ball type of game. Not a 'picking up scraps from the tall partner' game. I'm worried that Redknapp has fallen into the trap of thinking that a short striker NEEDS to play off a tall one.
 
I'd play Defoe and Keane up front. Forget the big target guys. Defoe and Keane worked fine previously, why not restore that aprtnership?
phil_style2009-08-13 20:36:14