We won the tie on Thursday and won well. We're one game away from a major European trophy, our first since 1984. Just in case anyone hadn't noticed. We often find ourselves drowning in negativity on here but if we can't get excited about being in a Europa League final, what is even the point of being a fan? Yes we might lose, but we might win. Personally I'd rather get excited and have a bit of optimism. If it all blows up in my face and we don't lift the trophy, then okay. But I'm going to spend the next ten days looking forward to the final, not debating whether Ange should be sacked or being miserable about our league form. Let's have these discussions at the end of the season. We should try to enjoy it, something very special might just be about to happen.
posted on 11/5/25
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 10 hours, 32 minutes ago
I don't think losing a 50/50 game would be Spursy.
What would he Spursy is if we don't turn up and make a proper go of it.
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Much like Arsenal did against us in 2019
posted on 11/5/25
Let's be honest..it'll come down to who's least worst on the day
posted on 11/5/25
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
Several factors are in Spurs favor.....
1. we've beaten ManU 3 times this season
2. the squad played very well in Bodo.
3. Postecolglu must be smart enough to keep the best players out of any prior matches, like upcoming Palace game. Play the reserves.
4. Use Matys Tel in place of Richarlison.
Then I think we win in Bilbao.
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I would argue none of these factors are in our favour - but 3 and 4 are opinions of what you want to happen and quite clearly not factors in our favour Ted - have a lie down son
posted on 11/5/25
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Let's be honest..it'll come down to who's least worst on the day
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TBF both sides have been different animals in Europe, United are unbeaten and Spurs have only conceded 3 goals in 6 knock out games - a far cry from both sides league form.
posted on 11/5/25
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by Devonshirespur (U6316)
posted 10 hours, 32 minutes ago
I don't think losing a 50/50 game would be Spursy.
What would he Spursy is if we don't turn up and make a proper go of it.
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Much like Arsenal did against us in 2019
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Yeah exactly, the pelters Spurs get at times is crazy when you see some of the performances and bottle jobs Arsenal turn out in finals - before my time but they lost a league cup final to Swindon, then in my time they bottled league cup finals against Luton and Birmingham.
They’ve always been European no shows, but again some massive bottle jobs - Real Zaragoza (Nayim from the halfway line) Galatasaray and Chelsea - all really shiete non performances.
We must turn up against United, I’m sick of our bottle jobs of the past, let’s have a proper go and if they are better than us on the day or luckier then we have to take it on the chin
posted on 11/5/25
Man United should be the slight favourites. No matter that we have beaten them 3 times already this season, United are a different animal in the Europa to their league version, as we have been. But they also have the recent trophy winning experience and we have a recent history of disappointing in finals.
posted on 11/5/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 4 hours, 12 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
Several factors are in Spurs favor.....
1. we've beaten ManU 3 times this season
2. the squad played very well in Bodo.
3. Postecolglu must be smart enough to keep the best players out of any prior matches, like upcoming Palace game. Play the reserves.
4. Use Matys Tel in place of Richarlison.
Then I think we win in Bilbao.
.
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I would argue none of these factors are in our favour - but 3 and 4 are opinions of what you want to happen and quite clearly not factors in our favour Ted - have a lie down son
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We'll see in ten days. Remeber what you said here, Strike. I think we will win this one........but Poatecoglu has to be smart .....which I'll give you he usually is not!
posted on 11/5/25
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 4 hours, 12 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
Several factors are in Spurs favor.....
1. we've beaten ManU 3 times this season
2. the squad played very well in Bodo.
3. Postecolglu must be smart enough to keep the best players out of any prior matches, like upcoming Palace game. Play the reserves.
4. Use Matys Tel in place of Richarlison.
Then I think we win in Bilbao.
.
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I would argue none of these factors are in our favour - but 3 and 4 are opinions of what you want to happen and quite clearly not factors in our favour Ted - have a lie down son
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We'll see in ten days. Remeber what you said here, Strike. I think we will win this one........but Poatecoglu has to be smart .....which I'll give you he usually is not!
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What I am asking is how is your desire to start Tel over Richy a factor in Spurs favour?
posted on 12/5/25
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 8 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 4 hours, 12 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
Several factors are in Spurs favor.....
1. we've beaten ManU 3 times this season
2. the squad played very well in Bodo.
3. Postecolglu must be smart enough to keep the best players out of any prior matches, like upcoming Palace game. Play the reserves.
4. Use Matys Tel in place of Richarlison.
Then I think we win in Bilbao.
.
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I would argue none of these factors are in our favour - but 3 and 4 are opinions of what you want to happen and quite clearly not factors in our favour Ted - have a lie down son
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We'll see in ten days. Remeber what you said here, Strike. I think we will win this one........but Poatecoglu has to be smart .....which I'll give you he usually is not!
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What I am asking is how is your desire to start Tel over Richy a factor in Spurs favour?
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wait and see who Postecoglu chooses on the day.
posted on 12/5/25
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 9 seconds ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 12 hours, 8 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - staying humble (U18109)
posted 4 hours, 12 minutes ago
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 6 hours, 53 minutes ago
Several factors are in Spurs favor.....
1. we've beaten ManU 3 times this season
2. the squad played very well in Bodo.
3. Postecolglu must be smart enough to keep the best players out of any prior matches, like upcoming Palace game. Play the reserves.
4. Use Matys Tel in place of Richarlison.
Then I think we win in Bilbao.
.
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I would argue none of these factors are in our favour - but 3 and 4 are opinions of what you want to happen and quite clearly not factors in our favour Ted - have a lie down son
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We'll see in ten days. Remeber what you said here, Strike. I think we will win this one........but Poatecoglu has to be smart .....which I'll give you he usually is not!
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What I am asking is how is your desire to start Tel over Richy a factor in Spurs favour?
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wait and see who Postecoglu chooses on the day.
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Richarlison is just too damned slow to do anything...shoot, pass....sure he tries hard ... but messes up so many chances ....Ange can see it.