AC Milan Away - Match Thread

Hatch99 · 13-02-2011 7:36pm #1

Massive Massive Game.
Worrying if it's Wilson and Sandro in the middle. Maybe play Pienaar in there, with Lennon and Niko out wide. If VDV is not fit, maybe Wilson Sandro and Pienaar will make a 3 in the middle. Cant see us playing 2 up top.

I'd take a 2-1 loss tbh, and then Id fancy us to tear in to them at the lane.

COYS

everdead.ie · 13-02-2011 7:44pm

I'd say Bale will play if he's fit in any shape or form with Niko behind Crouch. Lennon on the right must be a dead certain given he was rested.
Modric will be a big loss if he can't make it although Milan play a slower pace game which will hopefully suit Sandro down to the ground.

BERBA · 13-02-2011 7:45pm

Is Harry playing games with media and Milan on Bale? , hope we see the 3 musketeers back on tuesday night.

Hatch99 · 13-02-2011 7:50pm

everdead.ie wrote: »

I'd say Bale will play if he's fit in any shape or form with Niko behind Crouch. Lennon on the right must be a dead certain given he was rested.
Modric will be a big loss if he can't make it although Milan play a slower pace game which will hopefully suit Sandro down to the ground.

Harry has said 3 different things about Bale's chances of playing over the last couple of days, the latest being that he done a bit yesterday but had to stop as he was feeling a bit off with the back, apparently he is defo out now :rolleyes:

Hatch99 · 13-02-2011 7:56pm

everdead.ie wrote: »

Milan play a slower pace game which will hopefully suit Sandro down to the ground.

A slower pace maybe bit they are sharp in the final third. We'll have to be at our best defensively to stay in the tie.

everdead.ie · 13-02-2011 9:16pm

The secret footballers for the guardian says he's been told Bale is fit and will start and Sandro says he's looking forward to the game!

yiddo59 · 13-02-2011 9:28pm

Think we'll need an away goal to go through and I think we'll get it.

Leinstersqspur · 13-02-2011 11:24pm

Looks unlikely the 'Martian' will be available for Tuesday night.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11675_6750836,00.html

Who knows, maybe Harry's playing mind games...?! Fingers crossed!

yosemite_sam · 13-02-2011 11:27pm

Glory glory http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1356562/Gareth-Bale-play-Tottenham-AC-Milan.html

Deisler · 14-02-2011 8:40am

Kevin Bond was just on Talksport confirming Bale is definatley out..

everdead.ie · 14-02-2011 10:16am

Bale hasn't travelled with the squad to Milan!

Wendell Gee · 14-02-2011 10:54am

Dawson is crucial. He's getting his sharpness back. He won't be muscled out of it by Ibrahimovic the way he was by Drogba in his first game back.
We need to keep it tight and hit them on the break. Lennon's pace will be crucial.
Sandro was impressive, and I think was started because of Jeans being suspended for Tuesday. If Modric is fit, he'll start. If not, Pienaar on the left, with Nico in the middle 3. Nico played well at Twente, and his passing will be important. One other thing- I thought Pienaar's dead balls on Saturday were good, another string to our bow.
We will probably start with 1 up top (Crouch if fit) and bring Defoe on if the game opens up. Defoe will score soon, and when he does, he'll score a few.
Charlie or Hutton is a big call. Both have pros and cons, Walker already looking like next season's RB.
My Team
Gomes
Corluka Gallas Dawson BAE
Sandro Palacios
Lennon Modric Krankjcar
Crouch

Hatch99 · 14-02-2011 10:58am

Who knows, it might accidently work in our favour having to play 2 holding players.

oppiuy · 14-02-2011 11:24am

Is VDV out???

Im travelling to this one. Can you get tickets in any bank or just certain ones does anyone know? Damn Ac Milan and no online sale

ziedth · 14-02-2011 12:10pm

I just have a feeling all week we're gonna win 2-1 I must stick a few quid on it but in reality I'd be over the moon with 1-1 or even 0-0.

sniffingchimp · 14-02-2011 12:11pm

I think Modric definitely out alongside Bale, hoping for Van Der Vaart tho. Kranjcar's looking on form so hope to see him on the pitch (I imagine so).... but we'll be doing well to get a result out of this, I've my fingers crossed for a draw.

Where you guys getting your news regards who's travelled?

condor26 · 14-02-2011 4:04pm

If palacios is starting it would be great for him to get through the first half at least without a yellow card. When he's sloppy and picks up a yellow I'd say it's tough to leave him on in fear of dropping down to 10 men

marty2002 · 14-02-2011 4:35pm

VDV just tweeted this a few hours ago:
"Good news. Back on the pitch tomorrow. Cant wait to put on my shirt again!
http://twitpic.com/3zoxvv "

sniffingchimp · 14-02-2011 4:40pm

F*cking great news!!!

everdead.ie · 14-02-2011 6:11pm

TEAM NEWS - Bale out, Modric still a major doubt, Crouch (back) also doubtful but Van der Vaart should be fit for AC Milan...

Wolfe Tone · 14-02-2011 6:13pm

Im gonna say 2-1 to Milan which would be excellent for spurs to take back to the lane.

ziedth · 14-02-2011 8:11pm

I think that if we can keep them to loose by only the one goal it's not a bad nights work. An away goal would be a big bonus and a draw would be quality.

Great to hear VDV is back.

Hatch99 · 15-02-2011 11:20am

Pishing rain all day in Meelan, should be a slick surface to say the least.

Kiith · 15-02-2011 12:12pm

I'm going with 1-1. Getting an away goal will be vital i think, so i'd even be happy with 2-1 to Milan. Massive game, and i'm going to miss the 2nd half

everdead.ie · 15-02-2011 12:16pm

Kiith wrote: »

I'm going with 1-1. Getting an away goal will be vital i think, so i'd even be happy with 2-1 to Milan. Massive game, and i'm going to miss the 2nd half

I think they could score at the lane although if they scored more than one I'd be surprised given how we don't concede more than one very often so an away goal will be crucial and a 1-1 or 2-2 draw would be a great result.

larry1 · 15-02-2011 1:36pm

1-1

In Rafa we Trust

marty2002 · 15-02-2011 1:49pm

il go along with a 1-1 tonight, just been snooping through the milan forums and the arrogance on them is astounding, not that its annoying me or nothing

but to say things like its gonna be an easy win with 2 or more goals is baffling. there doesnt seem to be any respect for us at all...

T-b0n3 · 15-02-2011 1:54pm

Going to miss this due to work, arggggggghhhhhh:mad:

Like the rest of you's be well happy with a draw or a one goal deficit. We will do them in the lane with the lads back for sure.

COYS

sniffingchimp · 15-02-2011 2:03pm

Gonna miss this too as out for Dad's bday dinner, why did he have to be born on this date? Why??!?!?!?!!?

RichMc70 · 15-02-2011 2:33pm

If Bale and Modric were playing I'd have been looking for a win but as things stand I'd take a score draw back to the Lane where I think we could beat anyone.

Looking at Milans domestic league form would scare you though. They are

Top of Serie A League
Top Joint Scorers
Have the lowest number of goals conceded

However, they have not shown this same form in the Champions League to date, so who knows.

Bodie Doyle · 15-02-2011 2:35pm

I think we can get a result tonight. Crouch has caused problems against most of the European defences and I can see him doing so again tonight. He will either score or create for Vdv. Milan will come back only for Lennon to catch them on the break.

1-2 Spurs victory.

5 hours until k/o and I am a nervous wreck.

Cianan2 · 15-02-2011 5:11pm

Hoping to avoid the result until later, will be in the Mestalla tonight!

Hope its a good day all around, a draw or win would be so fantastic for us against Milan but as long as there is no more then 1 goal between us going into the return leg, I think we can do it.

thudd · 15-02-2011 5:16pm

Modric to start according to: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2914/champions-league/2011/02/15/2353762/luka-modric-to-start-for-tottenham-in-champions-league-clash

I would love to believe this source is reliable. Any one else hear anything?

marty2002 · 15-02-2011 5:24pm

Seems to be the general feeling on the web that Modric will start or play at least some part in the game, if he is starting i hope its because hes fit tho! wouldnt want Luka to play if hes any issues as theres a lot of important games coming up where wel need him.

everdead.ie · 15-02-2011 5:26pm

marty2002 wrote: »

Seems to be the general feeling on the web that Modric will start or play at least some part in the game, if he is starting i hope its because hes fit tho! wouldnt want Luka to play if hes any issues as theres a lot of important games coming up where wel need him.

Agreed reckon he could be on the bench I imagine he will really want to play though having to be subbed last time after ten minutes.

sniffingchimp · 15-02-2011 5:27pm

Great to hear that Modric could feature but it's only been two weeks since the op and he's probably quite weak from it, it's not a huge operation but does flatten you a bit so he may just be able for a half? Good news anyhow

ziedth · 15-02-2011 6:43pm

An hour to go, I'm all tingly!!!

everdead.ie · 15-02-2011 6:44pm

Shame Bill Nic can't see us now but at least the likes of Mackey can hope we do them proud out there tonight.

everdead.ie · 15-02-2011 6:54pm

Gomes;
Charlie, Gallas, Dawson, Assou-Ekotto;
Lennon, Palacios, Sandro, Pienaar;
Van der Vaart
; Crouch.

And our subs are...Cudicini, Bassong, Woodgate, Kranjcar, Modric, Defoe, Pavlyuchenko.

Thought kranjcar would start

Kiith · 15-02-2011 6:59pm

I'd be starting Kranjcar if i were Harry. His form recently has earned him the spot. Not that Pienaar has been bad though. I just prefer Niko as a wide player.

T-b0n3 · 15-02-2011 7:12pm

Went to work at 630, they were like its not busy at all, you can go back home if you want. Now I get to see the game, success.

:D

Come on lads!

Kiith · 15-02-2011 7:25pm

I had to come back into work for a telephony upgrade...luckily, we have tv3 in work so i'm just going to delegate and watch the match :P

BERBA · 15-02-2011 7:46pm

nerves are shot.

COYS

Glebee · 15-02-2011 7:55pm

Ok start so far.

leonards · 15-02-2011 8:00pm

lennon class at the mo... love watchin him run...

dabbler2004 · 15-02-2011 8:01pm

we've started very well but I have a horrible feeling that Milan will soak up all the pressure and hit us on the break. I just wish Lennon had a great final ball