Right then.....time for a proper match thread ! You guys are lucky to have me yes ?
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Wolves midfielder Leander Dendoncker, who was injured against Chelsea and missed Monday's defeat at Burnley, is a major doubt for this game.
Defender Jonny and forward Raul Jimenez remain long-term injury absentees.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is set to shuffle his pack after making seven changes for Wednesday's EFL Cup win.
Giovani Lo Celso is out with a hamstring injury but Tanguy Ndombele is fit despite not making the squad for the midweek trip to Stoke.
Defender Japhet Tanganga is out until the new year with a shoulder problem.
Nuno won't apologise for referee comments
Ex-Spurs boss Pochettino linked with PSG job
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MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Five of the last six meetings have been won by the away side, with Tottenham's 3-1 win in 2010 the last victory earned by the home team.
Spurs have won their last three league games away to Wolves, scoring at least twice each time.
Wolves twice came from behind to win 3-2 at Spurs in the most recent meeting in March.
Wolves
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have lost three of their last four league matches.
Since their return to the Premier League in 2018, Wolves have won 17 of their 19 Premier League home games when scoring the first goal, drawing the other two.
After four clean sheets in their first seven league fixtures of the season, Wolves have conceded in all of their last seven.
Wolves have scored just three goals from set-pieces in this season's Premier League - prior to the latest round of fixtures, only Burnley had scored fewer.
Since their return to the top flight, Wolves have averaged just 0.7 goals per Premier League match without Raul Jimenez in the starting line-up, compared to 1.3 per game when he starts.
This match comes a year to day since Adama Traore scored his last Premier League goal. He has failed to score or assist in any of his last 21 top-flight appearances.
Tottenham
Tottenham could lose three league matches in a row for the first time since November 2012.
Spurs are also in danger of losing consecutive away league games for the first time under Jose Mourinho.
Tottenham won their opening four away league matches of the season but have not won any of the last three (D2, L1).
Harry Kane has had 10 assists in this season's top flight, more than any other player.
Eight of those assists have been for Son Heung-min - one more would equal the Premier League record for most assists for a team-mate in a season, set by Blackburn's Mike Newell (for Alan Shearer in 1995-96) and Liverpool's Stan Collymore (for Robbie Fowler, also in 1995-96).
Kane has also scored nine league goals - a 10th would see him become just the fourth Englishman to reach double figures in seven consecutive Premier League campaigns.
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posted on 27/12/20
There is some real potential in this squad. Otasowie, Vitinha, Ait-Nouri and Silva are all going to develop into top players. It's easy to see why they were brought in.
posted on 27/12/20
comment by GeminMallorca Wenger sort out VAR FFS! (U18318)
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comment by Tamwolf (U17286)
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comment by GeminMallorca Wenger sort out VAR FFS! (U18318)
posted 6 minutes ago
Vitinha on for Podence about 30 minutes late
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Really? Podence was one of our better players in that second half. Always trying to make something happen.
I think Traore holds us back. He is really static off the ball and slows everything down when he does have it, so we basically attack with one less player.
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It's hard to criticise Podence because he works so hard and gets into good positions but tonight he was wasteful with the ball.
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He was a bit first half. I don't think he was second half.
I think we need to try Vitinha in that midfield though. I would put him in for Traore in this formation and try him, Podence and Neto behind the striker. I think it would give us more movement and fluidity; which may help us be more creative.
posted on 27/12/20
Spurs lacked ambition today but can't recall a game where Kane and Son were so quiet. Two of the best forwards in the world. Good team performance and thought Podence was instrumental to that, his end product was often lacking but his positional play, build ups and control were excellent. So frustrating that he couldn't convert that good work in to end product. But he kept their midfield occupied and worried their defence the whole time he was on the field.
Good performances all round, one to build on and another point at Man U wouldn't be a bad result.
posted on 27/12/20
A few words from the king himself at this festive time (aka Steve Bull MBE)....
Well that was worth sitting outside in the freezing cold for @wolves great game of football, 2 very good sides. Would have been so gutted if we had lost ( we should have won) lads put on a brilliant performance. Oh I have to the conclusion overall that Harry Kane is a diver!! 😂😂😂 bring on @manchesterunited ⚽️⚽️⚽️
posted on 27/12/20
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted 9 minutes ago
Spurs lacked ambition today but can't recall a game where Kane and Son were so quiet. Two of the best forwards in the world. Good team performance and thought Podence was instrumental to that, his end product was often lacking but his positional play, build ups and control were excellent. So frustrating that he couldn't convert that good work in to end product. But he kept their midfield occupied and worried their defence the whole time he was on the field.
Good performances all round, one to build on and another point at Man U wouldn't be a bad result.
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Would love to see Son sign for us.
posted on 27/12/20
comment by ☠ Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted 9 minutes ago
Spurs lacked ambition today but can't recall a game where Kane and Son were so quiet. Two of the best forwards in the world. Good team performance and thought Podence was instrumental to that, his end product was often lacking but his positional play, build ups and control were excellent. So frustrating that he couldn't convert that good work in to end product. But he kept their midfield occupied and worried their defence the whole time he was on the field.
Good performances all round, one to build on and another point at Man U wouldn't be a bad result.
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Would love to see Son sign for us.
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Rather have Sadio Mané
posted on 27/12/20
Ain't happening Bute but yes I think he'd get a game.
Imagine Fabio Silva though with the same level of improvement as Neto had shown in 18 month's time.
posted on 28/12/20
Encouraging performance last night against a Spurs team that have quickly developed the Mourinho characteristics. Would have been a travesty if we had not got something from the game.
Much better from Semedo and from Neves on the night and Marcal gives a solidity on the left that compensated for one less centre back. Traore has evidently been carrying an injury for a few weeks but has to be in the team for me when fit with his unique skills. Podence looks so good at times but does give the ball away cheaply on occasions and has to add some consistency and get in the opponents area more as the central one of the 3 behind the striker. While Neto now looks a top Premier League player week in week out. Can’t believe there’s a better player of his age in the division.
Most pleasing thing though was the performance of Silva. His hold up play was excellent and he got into good positions and could, and maybe should have got a goal or two. But that will come and no surprise if he becomes worth more than £35m in time
In the short term do hope the rumours of Jovic of Real Madrid coming in on loan for 6 months prove to be true
posted on 28/12/20
Well, another game we should have won but got away with the draw.
Overall we played quite well and with a bit more bite in front of goal we would have got the win we deserved.
Spurs were poor and Kane is a disgrace, his diving needs to get punished, as he is a better player than that.
For once a decent ref, missed a bit but overall OK.
Onward and upwards.
COYW
posted on 28/12/20
A good performance overall and Silva very unlucky not to have sealed it for us at the end. With more game time, I'm sure he'll prove to be an excellent buy.
Stronger performances all round imo, especially from Neves and Semedo. Traore had a much better game than of late, but the commentators stated that he may be having a foot problem.
I would rather we played 3 at the back, as Coady who did well, is better when he has more time on the ball and we miss those cross field passes that have become a trade mark of his.
Saiss was my man of the match. Solid at the back and took his goal well. I had him just ahead of Neto, who is proving to be unplayable at times. With Podence and Neto up front, we have the skill and speed to maybe get the best out of Silva, who again is improving.
Jury still out on Marcel, who took a knock, so I'll be glad when Jonny returns, as I'm not sure Ait Nouri is ready yet as a regular starter.
I thought we were the better side overall and slightly disappointed that we didn't get all three points. Looking forward to the Man Utd game.
COYW