Thread: Opposition View - Tottenham Hotspur

Reply from ctw01

1. How do you think Tottenham have done so far this season, and where do you think you will finish in the table ?

We have a fantastic opportunity to finish top 3 and possibly win the FA Cup, but we"ll need a helluva good run.

2. Who is your star man at the moment ? anyone we should watch out for ?

Parker is outstanding and has made a huge impact, and Adebayor has also done well.

3. What are your views on the whole Olympic Stadium bid and your desire to either move or redevelop white hart lane ?

Some aspects of the OS were attractive but if we redevelop WHL that would be the best option.

4. What are your views on Stoke City ?

Proper club, and have established themselves as a proper PL side, great fans too, not pretty football to watch but effective, the key will be how long you can keep this style of play before it stops working.


5. Which (if any) Stoke player(s) would have at Spurs ?

With the utmost respect, none.

6. What is your score prediction ?


​Tough game but hopefully we can win 2-1 maybe.

Thanks very much for taking the time to answer these few questions, I will be back later in the week to pick up the responses, in the mean time if any of you want to talk about the match with us, you are more than welcome, the site is brand new so it's a little quiet at the moment.

Reply from Woodyy

1. How do you think Tottenham have done so far this season, and where do you think you will finish in the table ?


As basically everyone has said, apart from the first 2 games, we've done amazingly, we really seem a different team from last year that struggled to grind out wins. I saw a statistic yesterday that we only managed 4 wins by a 2+ goal margin last year, we've already beaten that this year. And as to where I think we'll finish, hard to say, Chelsea look as if they're starting to turn the corner and Arsenal are on a nice run of form. I still think it's realistic to aim for 3rd, 4th would be great too, anything below it, considering our form, would be a failure in my opinion.

2. Who is your star man at the moment ? anyone we should watch out for ?


Because we're playing so well I feel bad mentioning one player, I don't even want to say "our front six" because for the most part our defence has been awesome as well. For me that stand out player this season if I had to pick one would be Scotty Parker.

3. What are your views on the whole Olympic Stadium bid and your desire to either move or redevelop white hart lane ?


So glad that the Olympic Stadium thing isn't happening anymore, moving out of North London would be a joke, almost embarrassing as it would leave the scum their to rule the roost. I think building a new stadium near WHL is a much better option. We have to do it if we really want to compete with the big boys for a long period of time.

4. What are your views on Stoke City ?

I like Stoke, the way they came up in the 07-08 season (I think anyway, correct me if I'm wrong) and quickly established themselves as an EPL team is incredible. Normally teams come up, struggle a bit and then either establish themselves/get relegated, but Stoke haven't seemed to struggle at all and you're slowly getting stronger every year. I honestly think 7th is a realistic target for Stoke this year as I can't see Newcastle staying up there too long, if not then 8th is easily achievable. I think the best example of how Stoke have progressed is the fact that I, and others on here, agree this is our biggest test since City in August.

5. Which (if any) Stoke player(s) would have at Spurs ?

Begovic and Shawcross, I really like Shawcross, good honest defender.

6. What is your score prediction ?

I only see there being 1 goal in it, if we play like we have been and defend well I think we'll snatch it 2-1.

Reply from AmericanHotspurs

Grea to have opposing views on the forum. Welcome.

1. How do you think Tottenham have done so far this season, and where do you think you will finish in the table ?
We've done absolutely brilliantly. Haven't lost since AUGUST 28TH. That's 3 months and counting. I don't see us keeping up this stunning form though, and I don't see us winning the title or finishing second. But I do see us in 3rd at the end of the year. I really do. We can do it if we keep our confidence and concentration up throughout the season.

2. Who is your star man at the moment ? anyone we should watch out for ?
Hell, pick almost anyone in the team. Bale is becoming almost unplayable with his pace, crossing, dribbling, and shooting, as is Lennon. Those two cause any defense problems. Adebayor adds so much to our team, and Van der Vaart not only sets up goals but scores them as well. Luka is probably the best passer and dribbler we've had in CM for a long time, and Parker is arguably the signing of the season.

Pick your poison lads.

3. What are your views on the whole Olympic Stadium bid and your desire to either move or redevelop white hart lane ?
Tottenham Hotspur. Not Stratford Hotspur. There are plans in place to start building a new WHL (NDP) and I think that's the best for the club and the fans.

4. What are your views on Stoke City ?
I don't really enjoy the negative football you seem to play tbh. But you have incredible fans and I respect some players on that team, plus you are always a thorn in the side of other competing big clubs... So indifferent, I guess.

5. Which (if any) Stoke player(s) would have at Spurs ?
Crouch No, probably Begovic. I like him as a keeper.

6. What is your score prediction ? 3-1 Spurs, Crouch for you, Adebayor and VDV for us.

Reply from Boo

1. How do you think Tottenham have done so far this season, and where do you think you will finish in the table ?

behind all the score lines lies a little unrest in our back line. to counter this, we have some of the best football players in the league. not going to predict a finish me duck, superstition (i predicted 1 score in our predictions league and they lost lol)

2. Who is your star man at the moment ? anyone we should watch out for ?

harry redknapp

3. What are your views on the whole Olympic Stadium bid and your desire to either move or redevelop white hart lane ?

as belondon said, it was that dodgy jewish chairman of ours trying to squeeze the last drops out of a desert.

4. What are your views on Stoke City ?

sir stan the man! i see this as the hardest game since the derby. if our back line isn't on it's toes, you lot are going to score goals from crossing into our box

5. Which (if any) Stoke player(s) would have at Spurs ?

none. ("bit harsh mate". "yeah, i know but what, do you want me to lie?". "yeah, i s'pose your right...". "damn right i'm right, but by the by, good luck love!")

6. What is your score prediction ?

see above

great read as usual shawn mate nice one. thanks spurs fans for your views .i hate arsenal with a passion .

I've got a few more to add tomorrow as well. Great response from the yids. The hatred of Arsenal is one thing we have in common 😄

Reply from seantheyid

1. How do you think Tottenham have done so far this season, and where do you think you will finish in the table ?
Don't think there has been a better time to be a spurs fan within the past 20 years, but it's still relatively early in the season! After the first two games against united and city, we couldnt have dreamt of sitting 3rd with a game in hand over second. It's been a fantastic season so far. But i do worry about a couple of injuries in the strike force, if adebayor and VDV get injured, we're left with one main striker. But hopefully that wont happen and we'll continue the fine form that we're in. I like to think that we'd win the league.... but i dont think we can outdo man city. I think 3rd place is a very realistic position to aim for and i do think we can achieve that.

Who is your star man at the moment? anyone we should watch out for?

Scott Parker has been our stand out player IMO, but i dont think he's someone that needs to be 'watched out for'. The form that Bale is in at the moment proves his quality, but the whole team has been fantastic this year.


3. What are your views on the whole Olympic Stadium bid and your desire to either move or redevelop white hart lane ?

Im glad this isnt gonna happen anymore because despite living an hour away from north london, the history of tottenham has been in north london so i dont think it shouldve happened. Also, as you may know, tottenham is one of the most deprived areas in the country, so by having tottenham in the community it boosts it a bit,

4. What are your views on Stoke City ?

I respect Stoke. They came up and have been a force since then. The away form isn't great, but at home Stoke are among the hardest to beat. I'm going to the game on sunday and looking forward to it as ive heard lots of things about stoke fans, and they sound like an electric bunch. Also, you have a few ex-spurs players. Woodgate my fav and couldve been a tottenham legend if injuries hadnt of blighted his career. I dont understand why so many people hate Stoke, i like to see you do well. Just not against us

5. Which (if any) Stoke player(s) would have at Spurs ?

Begovic is really looking like a top goalie. Also, i've always liked ryan shawcross and think he'd be a good player to have once king is done in and even now, considering he's unreliable due to injury.

6. What is your score prediction ?

2-1 to tottenham!

reply from aewallace81

Once Palacios is fit you'll see he was cheap whatever the price. I noticed his passing in his last game was back to the level it was at when he was at wigan, his short passes are still a bit weak though. I don't really know what happened to him here in that sense, it seemed to coincide with the discovery of his brothers death but saying that our defensive record with him in the team was still awesome and we really dipped when he went out the side last season.

Crouch seems to be getting some goals, its a bit of a shame City are in the Europa league with you now, I thought you had a good chance of winning with him in your side. The money was good for us but its nice to see a manager being backed for his efforts.

Quote from a friendly Yid - hope the language doesn't offend.
"Some Spurs fans think their shit don't stink, Crouch handball last year. Modric aka Margot Fontaine"'