Newcastle away

mickman

The premier league is back thank god and our first match is a tricky one

I think we won't have any new players unt the end of the window so if we can scrape a few draws until then we will be doing well

I think sat could be embarrassing for us and we will get beaten

---

/-/Friedal

Walker ---Kabul ---- jan

---

ekotto

---

Sandro

---

Icelandic lad

----Lennon ---/vdv---bale

---

defoe

2nd Row Donkey

Id go with same line-up except AVB might start Kane.

The international games tonight might have something to say about that starting XI

Hatch99

I could be wrong but I think Livermore is a certain starter.

Ormus

Yeah I reckon Sigurdsson has been signed as an attacking mid, more so than a Modric replacement, so expect to see 2 out of Livermore/Jenas/Sandro in midfield.

Sigurdsson may play instead of VdV as support striker.

Dublin Spur

it has the feeling of Boro away opening day 2008

I can see us losing 2-0 without a fight, a draw would be a good result

That said, it should be a good laugh in the pubs before and after, nothing like a night out in the toon !!

Kiith

Jeez, we're an awfully negative bunch these days :P

1-3 to Spurs, with a Siggy double.

T-b0n3

Tiote & Colcini are doubts. Both Demba Ba is finishing Ramadan ( not sure if Cisse does it too.) Hopefully good news for us. I'm very optimistic, maybe stupidly so but mainly just delighted to have the season back.

Sugarlumps

No point in going in with a defeatist attitude, there’s been some cracking games between the two sides over the years. I for one can’t wait for Saturday.

Players can’t do much about the lack of transfers, the squad is what it is at the moment. Prediction 2-2, possibly a last minute missile by Sig to win it.

mickman

Start Kane ?? Are people mad, he is an unproven kid

KingdomYid

Am expecting a defeat and AVB's high line to cost us a goal. Sorry to be pessimistic but at the moment I can't get one bit excited about Spurs. Is the first time ever am not looking forward to the start of the season.

Hatch99

Sandro didn't play at all tonight so might start sat evening.

Mullo76

Hatch99 wrote: »

Sandro didn't play at all tonight so might start sat evening.

Think Sandro starting would be a huge boost for us.

Can see us winning 2-1 if thats the case. He should be flying fit, keep him going if possible till Parker gets back and then let him have a rest.

I shall remain optimistic until the season slowly but surely eats away at it.

ziedth

I'm hopeful for a winning start here. All logic suggests otherwise but I gotta a feeling. Having said that I'd be happy with a decent performance and a draw.

That_Guy

Ben Arfa, Cabaye and Ba are doubts for us. Cisse trained yesterday so should start.

Coloccini and Tiote are supposedly fit to play. Can see new boy Anita starting alongside Tiote in midfield.

Ormus

Ben Arfa, Cabaye and Ba would be big losses for the Magpies.

Then again all 3 could start.

Dublin Spur

this side is not too bad (Sigg for VDV maybe)

Brad

walker kaboul verts bae

Jake sandro

lennon vdv bale

defoe

everdead.ie

Don't know if Sandro will start tomorrow as he's only with us a few days.

Glad Jake is probably starting though, good nursing Thudd back to full health before commiting him too.

Jake has surprised me he has a good eye for a pass he cam split a defence but he doesn't do it regularily enough.

SuprSi

Dublin Spur wrote: »

this side is not too bad (Sigg for VDV maybe)

Brad

walker kaboul verts bae

Jake sandro

lennon vdv bale

defoe

I'd go for that team too, including your option for Sigg for VDV - I don't think VDV has played much pre-season so I'm not sure how fit he is. AVB reckons Sandro is in contention for a start so hopefully we'll see him there.

Leinstersqspur

Looks like our best side alright, Sandro and Vert only got back yesterday so hopefully they're both good to go! Getting excited now #COYS

Ormus

Sandro has had a stronger pre-season than the rest, was rested for Brazil's friendly during the week, and trained with the squad today and yesterday.

I think he should be in the team. Maybe give him a rest for a couple of weeks when Parker gets back.

DubPerryman

I'm apprehensive about tomorrow, that's not to say pessimistic though. Maybe it's just all the stuff I've been reading on various forums about Spurs fans not being happy with the squad. I think the pre-season lacked a little bit of fluidity (thanks to a combintation of sagas - AVB, Adebayor, Modric - we haven't had it easy), hopefully that's not felt by the players heading in to the season. I can't wait for the transfer window to be closed and the dust to settle, though by then it could be too late - AVB needs time. Argh, I'm rambling.

A score draw tomorrow and three points against WBA next week. Four points from out opening two games, not bad.

As for the team, I'd be in agreement with the above. Maybe Dawson to start as AVB looks to ease in to the revolution. Also, Sig starting ahead of VDV, purely due to having more of a workout in pre-season.

Hatch99

I think I'd leave vdv on the line and introduce him after an our or so score dependent.

2nd Row Donkey

I think we will do okay. Defoe will probably score too and everyone will wonder what the f we were talking about re: no new striker.

The high line will be dicey too but i'm prepared for that.

Saab Ed

Thumped is my guess. New manager, new system, best player gone awol, one of last years most prolific players still in Manchester instead of with us, no Parker, no Ledley, away from home at (an improved and settled) Newastle and Levy's in New York with his sick missus so we've bought nobody in the postions that we've got holes.


To even get a draw here will be gold. And to be fair I'd expect as much. AVB aint gonna just pick up where Arry left off last year. I actually think that he's (we're) better to not pay too much attention to early season results and just focus on putting his stamp on the team. Still meens a thrashing for us tomorrow though me thinks

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

I'm not too optimistic myself either. AVB's system at Porto and Chelsea relied on a midf who is somewhat decent at ball retention, and we just don't have that type of player. Also, if we go with his preferred 4-3-3 I presume vdV will be in the middle? That's never worked well in the past, but then again, if he doesn't play there I can see Newcastle dominating the middle third.

jobeenfitz

sig to score equaliser in 1-1 draw.

tippspur

Can't see us winning,I'll go for 1-1 draw.

pleasant Co.

We'll win

-gilly-09-

Think we can nip a win, going for a 2-1 with Syg and Jimmy Defoe to score. COYS

Cianan2

Nervous about today if im completely honest, working now so wont see any of the footy! Hope we do it, i can see us keeping a clean sheet but no idea where we'll get a goal from... Maybe sigg or vert on their debut!!

Leinstersqspur

"I miss play in my team... Come on you spurs"

everdead.ie

---

Friedel,
Walker, Gallas, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto,

---

Livermore, Sandro,
Lennon, Sigurdsson, Bale

---

Defoe


Subs Cudicini, Naughton, Vertonghen, Jenas, Townsend, Van der Vaart and Kane

SuprSi

I had a feeling about Gallas being in the team - said it a while ago. Happy with that team tbh.

Kiith

I'd prefer to see Dawson or Vert starting, but other then that it's a strong team.

keane=cock

vdv on bench. this is defoes chance to make a statement for me.

Antisocialiser

Anybody have any idea about streams?

keane=cock

gallas captain

everdead.ie

I hope AVB is right with his selections ie, Vertonghen and Thudd

Leinstersqspur

Gallas captain too.... AVB must see something in JJ:eek:

Streams at wiziwig.tv check out bloodzeeds link, usually crystal clear! #COYS

PogMoThoin

Try firstrowsports.eu

Sugarlumps

keane=cock wrote: »

vdv on bench. this is defoes chance to make a statement for me.

Damn right.
Fancy Bale to score today.

everdead.ie

Leinstersqspur wrote: »

Gallas captain too.... AVB must see something in JJ:eek:

Streams at wiziwig.tv check out bloodzeeds link, usually crystal clear! #COYS

I think JJ's manoverability is what he likes.

Pacing Mule

So lads just the 6 goals needed to take 1st place

everdead.ie

I forgot Vertoghen played 90 minutes on wednesday and Gallas and Kaboul weren't called up.

PogMoThoin

AVB was just interviewed, he said it was down to premiership experience

Emoran

Coys ! Massive day... Let's get it started with a win !!!

Sugarlumps

Mmm I'm liking Sig's delivery from corners.

pleasant Co.

Sugarlumps wrote: »

Mmm I'm liking Sig's delivery from corners.

I've high hopes for this guy

SuprSi

The most striking thing about this first game is that Bale looks weird with his ears pinned back!!

Sugarlumps

SuprSi wrote: »

The most striking thing about this first game is that Bale looks weird with his ears pinned back!!

It'll make him even quicker.

SuprSi

Great save by Krul with Sig being onside by a mile.