He's gone far beyond self control now Sem, he needs sectioning it's beyond a disease with Gazza it's now a crutch he can't live without that's killing him.

comment by Sem (U9729)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
posted 27 minutes ago
comment by Eighties Glory Years (U22086)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
posted 11 minutes ago
Amount of time he's had out and having to watch us get to the final without being involved will have him absolutely chomping at the moment.

Nobody is 100% match fit on either side. If anything he might be sharper with such a long break.
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Shouldn't have got himself injured then with his overly enthusiastic antics a la Gascoigne style
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Just seen a vid of Gazza out his mind begging for cocaine. So sad to see.
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don't feel sorry for him at all.

I have no sympathy towards junkies at all

no one to blame but himself
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Bit harsh mate.

I admit I was for Kane on the bench but the nearer I get to kick off my opinion has changed. If Kane is fit he should start.

comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 6 minutes ago
He's gone far beyond self control now Sem, he needs sectioning it's beyond a disease with Gazza it's now a crutch he can't live without that's killing him.
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yup I agree and no amount of help will ever fix him

It’s sad to see such an icon end up like that. Even Best was nowhere near this bad.

comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 2 minutes ago
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/may/30/champions-league-final-full-backs-liverpool-tottenham

Good read here on full backs.
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Largely agree but there's a couple of weird bits in there. Messi doesn't play as a wide forward, so not really fair to criticise him for failing to track full backs. Also, not sure Son is a more natural presser than Lucas.

Still, good read.

comment by SB&S (U17757)
posted 1 minute ago
I admit I was for Kane on the bench but the nearer I get to kick off my opinion has changed. If Kane is fit he should start.
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haha i was the opposite

I was all for starting him, but since about lunch time today, I've changed my opinion

I still wouldn't play Llorente as I feel he would be ineffective against Van Dijk who is just a monster.

The only reason Llorente did so well against Blind is because Blind is a midget in comparison and Blind didn't know how to deal with him and his strength

there so many that you can include and exclude in a starting line up and no one would really be able to argue because the replacing players are just as good as the ones making way

for example, have Son and Lucas up front buzzing around Liverpool's back line would be more threatening to them than having Llorente up top

but then if you chuck Son up front, it means that one of Eriksen or Dele could miss out to accomodate a centre midfielder such as Winks

or if you move one of Eriksen or Dele into CM with Sissoko, I feel that negates their qualities

fack me, I just haven't a clue

Back to the tried and tested and our most effective combination up front: Eriksen, Dele, Kane and Son. That 4 when they play look the most dangerous. Harsh on Moura but if that 4 gives us the best chance then so be it.

comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
posted 3 minutes ago
Back to the tried and tested and our most effective combination up front: Eriksen, Dele, Kane and Son. That 4 when they play look the most dangerous. Harsh on Moura but if that 4 gives us the best chance then so be it.
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you say tried and tested but aside from Ajax away, Dele has been dogshiit for a long time and Eriksen has also looked poor for a long time

I know what you're saying but this is why I find it so tricky

Over the last 2 CL seasons:

Kane 15 games, 12 goals, 3 assists
Son 18 games, 8 goals, 1 assist
Moura 12 games, 5 goals, 0 assists
Dele 12 games, 2 goals, 7 assists
Eriksen 17 games, 4 goals, 5 assists

But when those 4 are together, the understanding is there. They all play better, especially Dele.

Great stats those, flashy.

currently (at 15:53) the vote is:

to start 12
on the bench 12

This illustrates the massive dilemma Poch will have. I'm glad I don't have to decide!

Ps

I've ignored the 3 and 2 star votes.

comment by Gezza-Spurs (U18952)
posted 1 minute ago
currently (at 15:53) the vote is:

to start 12
on the bench 12

This illustrates the massive dilemma Poch will have. I'm glad I don't have to decide!

Ps

I've ignored the 3 and 2 star votes.
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I'm worrying that if we lose Poch will be blamed regardless because of this dilemma

comment by Sem (U9729)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Gezza-Spurs (U18952)
posted 1 minute ago
currently (at 15:53) the vote is:

to start 12
on the bench 12

This illustrates the massive dilemma Poch will have. I'm glad I don't have to decide!

Ps

I've ignored the 3 and 2 star votes.
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I'm worrying that if we lose Poch will be blamed regardless because of this dilemma
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I agree. As someone said earlier, he's in a "damned if you do/damned if you don't" situation.

Kane hasn't kicked a ball in anger for ages. Be a huge call starting him.

I think he could be a game changer for you. Trust with what got you there and bring on Kane to try and win it for you in last 30mins???

The other downside to starting him also is if the game goes to ET he's very unlikely to be able to last the pace.

Tough call though.

I personally think Liverpool will win, but my heart is telling me we can do it

The glimmer of hope I have is that we can pick Liverpools line up so can sort of prepare for that team

whereas Liverpool, can't really same the same for us. If we don't know who's gonna play, how the fack are they meant to know?!

tactical that, I reckon

comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 hour, 15 minutes ago

One a side note do any of you think Poch could play a back 5? With your wing backs pushing Trent and Robbo backwards to stop us having width and minimalizing their impact on the game?
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No. Not after Ajax, we damn near threw it all away playing a back 5. Especially with Winks back. It'll be be a back 4.

Have to start Kane if he is fit 100%. The only discussion to be had is whether he is fit or not, because apart from that, he starts.

comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 9 minutes ago
Have to start Kane if he is fit 100%. The only discussion to be had is whether he is fit or not, because apart from that, he starts.
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but if you start him, he hasn't played in 3 months

that means, IF it goes to extra time, he defo won't be on the pitch and if it goes to penalties, he defo won't be on the pitch

comment by Eighties Glory Years (U22086)
posted 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
comment by PawlBawron (U1055)
posted 32 seconds ago
Starts, nobody on either side has played a competitive game in 3 weeks so match fitness isn't the issue it would normally be.
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Starts, limps off early, an unnecessary sub is used up prematurely
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He could be subbed on, limp off and then its two subs used up.

If Kane doesn’t play well Poch will be criticised whatever he does with regard to Kane.

The risk of not playing him far outweighs the risk of not playing him.

comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 37 minutes ago
The risk of not playing him far outweighs the risk of not playing him.
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Exactly this. The question I have asked Spurs fans and still nobody has answered, if the roles were reversed and Salah was out for a few months, but finally got, ready and raring to go. Would they shove Salah on the bench in a CL final? Not a chance. If Kane is fit, which going by reports, Kane and Pochettino he clearly is, then Kane starts. You don’t bench the best striker on the planet ffs

comment by Don_tottenham (U3372)
posted 16 seconds ago
comment by Bake 'em away toys (U7303)
posted 37 minutes ago
The risk of not playing him far outweighs the risk of not playing him.
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Exactly this. The question I have asked Spurs fans and still nobody has answered, if the roles were reversed and Salah was out for a few months, but finally got, ready and raring to go. Would they shove Salah on the bench in a CL final? Not a chance. If Kane is fit, which going by reports, Kane and Pochettino he clearly is, then Kane starts. You don’t bench the best striker on the planet ffs
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Well said Don. Unbelievable how so many of our fans are saying don't start Kane. Wierd.