Good morning.
Bonfire night tonight and a chilling reminder just how man is by some distance the most stupid mammal on the planet. Our supermarkets sell alcohol and explosives. No really they do. And apparently tonight in the UK at least is the fire brigade’s busiest night of the year. And… warnings have been issued pretty much nationwide this morning that persons attacking Firemen tonight will face the full weight of the law.We need to issue stuff like this? Jesus wept.
So do try and follow the Firework Code; or at the very least try not to get lashed up and torch a fireman, there’s a love.
For those who manage to avoid arrest and still have the use of at least one eye come tomorrow tea time we’re away to BMJ’s latest Massive. I never particularly enjoy games at Craven Cottage; they are too frequently a bit of a lottery. That said our form is a bit sexy and I predict a victory by the margin of a single goal. As keen eyed readers will recall, I sold everything I owned to back us getting a draw in Russia so will not be sharing any hot tips with you this morning.
My team then:
Fulham beat Wigan 2-0 in their last Barclays Premier League outing, and will be hoping to prevent Spurs doing a West London double this weekend
Dempsey and Dembele were on target in that game, and Dempsey is now Fulham’s joint top goal scorer in the league along with Andy Johnson
Dempsey’s three goals have come from 30 attempts at goal with 63% on target, and he has also contributed three assists
Midfielder Dempsey has also been supporting in defensive play, making 20 interceptions and winning 74% of 19 tackles attempted this season
Dembele’s goal was his first of the season. The Belgian striker has been dangerous on the ball this season, and has completed 24 dribbles and 154 passes in his opponent’s half this season
Tottenham’s Gareth Bale was the fastest rising player in the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index moving up 108 places to 43rd after his double against QPR
Bale has now scored three goals from 27 shots, and had just one from 23 shots before game against QPR
The Welsh winger has also contributed 26 dribbles and 22 crosses for Spurs this season, and covered more ground than any other player against QPR (11,910 metres)
Rafael van der Vaart broke the Manchester stranglehold on the top three spots on the EA SPORTS Player
Performance Index by scoring his 6th goal in 5 Barclays Premier League games to go 2nd in the index
Van der Vaart has scored 6 goals and contributed 2 assists this season, meaning he has had a hand in one in three of Spurs’ goals
I’d go with that team (HH’s) as long as Gallas is okay.
I’d also bring on Sandro for an attacking player if we’re winning with half-hour to go. Chasing games we’re already winning isn’t good for the heart. Running Parker into the ground is also not a great idea.
With the players we’ve got, we must learn how to control, and see a game out without the usual theatrics, but I suppose it’s not the “Spurs’ way”.
Kaboul.
Taking Gallas to Ruben and playing him tomorrow doesn’t make sense.
It makes sense if they are trying to get him playing time before the PL.
I have a ddgy feeling to be honest, and nothing to do with eating the dog and not the sausage roll.
Think we’ll lose by one
Kaboom must start, the day is named for him surely
Sunday?
In full, Yoghurt Sunday Kaboom – do you know next to nothing???
Fancy not knowing that!!
:daumen: :daumen: :daumen:
I like the idea of coming out with an unchanged team, especially since Gallas should not be asked to put his body through another tough work out after so long a lay off. But there is the other consideration that not starting Gallas does not affect his first team status. Ditto with a couple of others. It’s not just eleven people. There’s Cudicini/Gomes (I prefer the latter, but what do yer know?). There’s Sandro. There would be Corluka and Krankie, if fit. Etc.
I think HH’s team is arguably our best possible team. Although I may swop Lennon for Sandro and have Modders on the right. However FatFish’s back four looks more likely for tomorrow. Very nice to be able to choose from quality for a change and know that we have back up on the bench.
In my opinion we must rehabilitate Gomes. We need to give him the time that he needs to get back to his best. He could be at the club for another 10 years. Gomes is a Spurs player.
For what its worth.
Friedel
Walker Kaboom King Ekooto
Lennon Parker Mods Baler
VDV Adrian
Gomes in :daumen:
That’s the eleven with Gallas as a sub. By the way did anybody notice Jenas made his debut for Aston Villa yesterday? The score was 3-1 when he came on and Villa won 3-2. I think McLeish has found the right strategy for how to use Jenas. Bring him on late when you have a two goal lead and there’s a chance you’ll still win but probably only by the odd goal.
Think Gallas came off early on Thursday as a precaution and not much wrong with him.
Gallas and Ledley playing CB together ? That’s my idea of a dream pairing although it would be harsh on Kaboul.
Happy to accept any 2 of the 3 playing.
Have to say now Gomes is no longer playing I no longer have panic attackes when the opposition shoot from 40 yards but against that, Brad’s refusal to come off his line for crosses does worry me. Think he could have prevented the QPR goal had he not been welded to his goal line.
Gomes has a bit of To Dare Is To Do about him