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#33359 Old Trafford Lounge
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#33357 Connecticut School Shooting
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#33356 Deceptive thread title
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#33354 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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I see what you did there.
-_-
#33353 What Are You Listening To?
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#33352 Connecticut School Shooting
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#33347 Connecticut School Shooting
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#33308 This Is Anfield
K3V0
But hasn't he just turned 30? He's a marvelous player, would love to see him at United.
#33295 What Are You Listening To?
K3V0
#33294 This Is Anfield
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#33293 What Was The Last Film You Saw?
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#33130 FIFA 13
K3V0
Are you serious? That's bullshit, loved playing co-op with my brother.
#32894 The Armoury
K3V0
I'm going to put it out there that Ferguson wants to avoid having a similar issue that he had when Van Der Sar was injured/needed a rest. The keepers that came in like Foster or Kuszczak never really looked confident in themselves, so perhaps by keeping Lindegaard playing a game or two in every 10 he feels he'll stay fresh and confident he can step in if De Gea is out.
I don't tend to buy into the idea a keeper needs to be top class coming for crosses and top class commanding his area, he just needs to keep the ball out of the net, De Gea does that very well and has cut out a lot of silly errors (something I put down to his age and also lack of English) last season.
For me Lindegaard is good enough for United as a backup and I'm confident he can step up if needed.
#32599 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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#32494 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Cheers pal
#32280 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
Have work at 8am, that's six hours away, going to be knackered!!
#32278 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Cheers bud, we've been doing quite well and long may it continue.
Btw updates might be a bit slow over the next few days as I'm not off work until Sunday.
#32273 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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#32147 The Relationship Thread
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#32144 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Cheers Dan.
Was great to beat Newcastle after going behind, obviously found out we can bounce back after a setback and we really should have won by a lot more against AZ Alkmaar. Great start to the season so far!!
#32127 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Falkenburg 73' | Lennon 47', 90+3', Sigurdsson 51'
20 September 2012
Last updated at 22:11 GMT
A brace from Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon laid the platform for the North London club to record an important 3-1 victory in their Europa League Group H clash with AZ Alkmaar.
Spurs have started their Europa League campaign with a fine 3-1 win over Dutch opponents AZ Alkmaar tonight, a brace from Aaron Lennon and a goal from Gylfi Sigurdsson enough to secure the victory at the AFAS Stadion.
In what was expected to be a tough trip the North London club easily saw off the hosts, the final score not a fair reflection on how proceedings transpired in this Group H clash, Spurs unfortunate not to have recorded victory by a bigger margin. There was surprise prior to kick off when both Gareth Bale and Jermain Defoe were named amongst the substitutes by Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas, neither featuring in this Europa League clash.
Villas-Boas also handed a first appearance of the season to defender William Gallas who was partnered in defence by Steven Caulker, that decision almost proving costly just five minutes into the game when Caulker barged into the back of Adam Maher, the resulting free kick slammed into Brad Friedel's crossbar by Erik Falkenburg.
That scare seemed to awaken the visiting side and they began to dominate proceedings as AZ Alkmaar struggled to retain possession. Inside the opening half hour midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson had looked the likeliest to break the deadlock as he created opportunities, the Icelandic international unlucky to see the hosts goalkeeper Esteban pull off a fine double save after 16 minutes when it seemed impossible for Sigurdsson to miss.
With half time approaching the best chance of the game fell to Emmanuel Adebayor, the striker unable to hit the target with his header from a few yards out, Adebayor always stretching to reach Kyle Naughton's cross, the warning signs clear for AZ Alkmaar as the first half was brought to an end by Italian referee Riccardo Di Fiore.
After the half time break both sides appeared unchanged for the second half, both managers hoping their respective sides would improve and the managers had barely taken their seats in the dugouts when Spurs winger Aaron Lennon scored a sensational goal less then two minutes after the break, the winger finishing off his mazy dribble that had began deep inside his own half with a powerful finish from the edge of the area.
Spurs had made the breakthrough early in the second half but they didn't stop there and Sigurdsson soon made it 2-0 when he bagged his first ever goal for the North London club since signing during the summer, the midfielder somehow squeezing his effort by Esteban from a tight angle to the delight of his team-mates.
The visitors continued to mount pressure as they searched for more goals and Adebayor was again unlucky to not find the back of the net after he had controlled a long diagonal pass from Mousa Dembele with the outside of his foot whilst running towards goal, the strikers first time effort shaving the outside of the post as some of the travelling Spurs fans behind that goal celebrated prematurely.
With just under 17 minutes remaining in the game the hosts were handed a lifeline from Falkenburg when he struck a wonderful 25 yard effort into the top corner, Spurs keeper Brad Friedel unable to keep the effort out despite getting his fingertips to the strike, the home side halving the deficit in stunning fashion.
If the AZ Alkmaar fans inside the AFAS Stadion had expected a rousing comeback from their side they would have been deeply disappointed as they failed to even test Friedel in the final quarter of an hour, the result eventually put to bed by Lennon in stoppage time, the winger finishing off a swift counter attack after the impressive Sigurdsson squared the ball across the area for Lennon to tap home from just six yards out.
Data provided by The Press Association
#31947 English Premier League 2012/2013
K3V0
Maybe.
Although didn't West Brom sack him?
#31946 Audere est Facere
K3V0
19 September 2012
Last updated at 18:36 GMT
Tottenham Hotspurs experienced goalkeeper Brad Friedel says a positive result in their opening Group H clash against AZ Alkmaar tomorrow night at the AFAS Stadion is vital for the North London club.
Ahead of Spurs opening Group H clash against AZ Alkmaar tomorrow night at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar experienced goalkeeper Brad Friedel has stressed how important it is for the North London club get off to a positive start in the Europa League as the road to the final at the Amsterdam ArenA next May begins.
"The group we've been handed isn't an easy one and we need to get off to a good start. We can't afford to play catch up in this group so tomorrow night a positive result is vital, we know that and we've been working hard in training to ensure we're prepared, hopefully we'll get a positive result," said Friedel.
Friedel, 41, hasn't made an appearance for Spurs so far this season as the North London club head into their upcoming fixture against AZ Alkmaar on the back of some good form that has seen them record three wins in their opening four Premier League games whilst remaining unbeaten.
The American has been tipped to start ahead of Hugo Lloris who has been preferred by manager Andre Villas-Boas so far this season and Friedel says he's ready should the Spurs boss hand him his first start of the season.
"If the boss selects me tomorrow night I'll be ready just like every other game. I prepare every week and train as if I'm going to be playing, I think that way you stay sharp and focussed. Obviously with Hugo coming in it was always likely I'd play less games this year and I accept that because I'm getting older and he's a young world class goalkeeper. In saying that I've no plans to retire and I still want to play as much as I can so I'll be fighting for my place, trying everyday to prove to the manager that I'm good enough," stated the 41 year old American.
Spurs were drawn alongside AZ Alkmaar, Hannover 96 and Dinamo Moscow in Group H.
#31929 Audere est Facere
K3V0
17 September 2012
Last updated at 14:50 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has revealed he's full of confidence following his match winning brace against Newcastle United yesterday in their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane.
Spurs moved two points clear of Manchester United, Manchester City, Swansea City and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table yesterday afternoon after a Jermain Defoe brace ensured they beat Newcastle United.
A neat finish from Shola Ameobi had given the Magpies the lead at White Hart Lane yesterday only for Mousa Dembele and Defoe to combine twice, once in first half injury time, too turn things around for the North London club, the strikers brace securing a 2-1 win as injured duo Gareth Bale and Kyle Walker watched from the stands.
Defoe hadn't scored in the Premier League in Spurs three previous fixtures although the striker was in top form yesterday as he took both his goals well, the 29 year old making no mistake as he beat Tim Krul either side of the half time break, the England international revealing his confidence is high following his match winning brace.
"As a striker you always want to score goals and thankfully I got off the mark yesterday," stated Defoe.
"It was important for us to win yesterday against tough opposition and it was great to turn things around after we'd gone behind, that shows the character and belief we've all got at this club," added the Spurs striker.
"My confidence is high now after getting that brace and hopefully I can continue scoring over the next few weeks. In saying that if I don't score and we keep winning then I'll be happy, it doesn't matter who scores as long as we keep winning, but if I do score and we win then that's even better," joked the England international.
#31901 Audere est Facere
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Defoe 45+1', 53' | Ameobi 38'
16 September 2012
Last updated at 18:51 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League this afternoon after a Jermain Defoe brace completed a come from behind victory over Newcastle United at White Hart Lane.
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi became the first player to score against Spurs this season in the Premier League but it meant little as a brace from Jermain Defoe gave the hosts a deserved victory which moved them two points clear of Manchester United and Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League table.
Spurs fell behind for the first time in a competitive fixture under Portuguese manager Andre Villas-Boas when Ameobi pounced on a loose ball inside the hosts penalty area, left back Benoit Assou-Ekotto at fault for the goal after his mistimed interception had diverted the ball across the face of goal, Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris finally beaten as the Newcastle United striker calmly passed the ball into the bottom corner.
Whilst the hosts have been impressive this season in their opening Premier League games they had never been required to come from behind and following Ameobi's goal that's exactly what the North London club would have to do to avoid their first defeat under Villas-Boas since his summer appointment.
Spurs went into the without Gareth Bale and Kyle Walker, the duo both picking up minor injuries whilst representing their countries during the international break. Behind for the first time this season and with two key players missing you began to wonder if Spurs could turn this game around against the visitors.
Spurs boss praises match winner Defoe
The test had been set and Villas-Boas will be delighted as his players responded, the hosts level before the half time break, summer signing Mousa Dembele showing exactly why the North London club parted way with £15 million to make his move from Fulham possible, the Belgian international controlling the midfield and providing a fantastic ball for Jermain Defoe who rounded Tim Krul in the Newcastle United goal before rolling the ball into an empty net in first half injury time to level proceedings before the break to the delight of the home supporters.
At the half time interval Villas-Boas decided to change his formation from his 4-4-1-1 to a more traditional 4-4-2 and Gylfi Sigurdsson was the unfortunate player to be sacrificed, the Icelandic international withdrawn for striker Danny Graham. The substitute almost had an immediate impact on the Premier League clash, the striker scooping an effort over the bar just four minutes after his arrival when he should have tested Krul, the hosts beginning to create opportunities with ease as Alan Pardew asked for more from his charges from his technical area.
Spurs almost took the lead a minute later when Tom Huddlestone stung the palms of Krul, whilst at the other end there was controversy as Jan Vertonghen appeared to have fouled Yohan Cabaye inside the area, match official Mike Dean waving play on, television replays suggesting the Spurs defender had timed his tackle perfectly as the Newcastle United midfielder shaped to shoot.
That moment proved pivotal in the outcome of the clash, Spurs taking the lead seconds later, another beautiful pass from Dembele cutting the visitors defence wide open, Defoe staying onside before picking the ball up and with all the time in the world the striker kept his cool before sliding the ball under the outstretched arm of Krul who immediately blasted his defence, Defoe racing away to celebrate with his team-mates.
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew made some changes but the Magpies boss could do nothing to reverse his sides fortunes as they succumbed to their second defeat in the Premier League this season. Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the other hand can do no wrong at the moment, the North London club winning three of their opening four league games whilst remaining unbeaten under his guidance.
Data provided by The Press Association
#31881 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
Wtf?
#31856 Audere est Facere
K3V0
14 September 2012
Last updated at 13:36 GMT
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew believes his side are heading to one of the toughest grounds in England this Sunday as the Magpies prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
The international break is over and this weekend the Premier League will return to televisions all around the globe, this weekends blockbuster clash a meeting between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday at midday.
Whilst that game might be watched by most this weekend Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew only has one thing on his mind, how to get a result at White Hart Lane, a ground the Magpies boss has labelled one of the toughest in England, last seasons Barclays Manager of the Year cautious ahead of the clash with Spurs.
"There are a few tough places in England to go, the likes of Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge and Anfield, they're the type of places that you would take a point if offered to you before kick off," said the Newcastle manager.
"Somehow the ground we're going to this Sunday slips under the radar, not to many people talk about it as a difficult ground to go to, it's strange to me because White Hart Lane is always a tough place to get a result and you always want it over and done with as soon as possible," added Pardew.
"We don't fear Spurs, we don't fear any side, but we certainly respect them and they're in great form. We'll need to play well to get a result and I think if we perform to the best of our abilities there is nothing stopping us from winning on Sunday. It will be a very tough game, it always is at White Hart Lane, but you prepare as best you can during the week and hopefully come kick off your players are physically and mentally prepared when they step over the white line for what awaits," added the Newcastle boss who recently signed an eight year contract.
#31848 Audere est Facere
K3V0
11 September 2012
Last updated at 22:42 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale could miss his sides upcoming Premier League clash with Newcastle United at White Hart Lane after he injured his rib in Wales 2014 World Cup qualifier against Scotland.
Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas will be hoping star winger Gareth Bale makes a speedy recovery from a rib injury ahead of his sides Premier League clash with Newcastle United at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
The 23 year old suffered the injury during Wales 2014 World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Cardiff City Stadium earlier tonight, the game ending in a 0-0 stalemate, the Welsh left with a single point in group 1 after two games following their 3-1 defeat in Belgrade last Friday as Serbia took advantage of sloppy defending.
Early reports have suggested that the Spurs winger was carrying a knock into the game against Scotland that he'd suffered in Belgrade, the decision to name Bale amongst the substitutes for the crucial clash suggesting those reports may have been accurate, the Spurs winger playing the second half for his country but he was unable to provide the spark needed for Wales to overcome Scotland as the clash ended goalless in Cardiff.
There was more bad news for Spurs fans and Villas-Boas as right back Kyle Walker suffered a nasty head collision as England comfortably beat Moldova 3-0 in Chisinau, the defender joining Bale on the list of in doubt players for the clubs game against Newcastle United on Sunday, Kyle Naughton expected to make just his second Premier League appearance for Spurs if Walker is ruled unfit to play at White Hart Lane in five days.
#31843 Audere est Facere
K3V0
9 September 2012
Last updated at 17:12 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas wants to remain at White Hart Lane beyond his current contract that runs out next summer despite the arrivals of summer signings Clint Dempsey, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Mousa Dembele who have forced him down the pecking order at the North London club.
At just 29 years of age Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas should still have a few years at the peak of his powers but the England international who has represented the Three Lions 21 times is taking nothing for granted.
The Spurs midfielder has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons and with his contract at White Hart Lane due to expire next summer Jenas knows he must prove he's still capable of contributing to the clubs success on the pitch, the midfielder yet to make an appearance in the Premier League this season.
That wait for first team football could be a long one as manager Andre Villas-Boas selects from the likes of Scott Parker, Sandro, Tom Huddlestone, Clint Dempsey, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Mousa Dembele.
Despite the competition the 29 year old midfielder is confident he can prove his worth at White Hart Lane this season with the worst of his injury problems hopefully behind him.
"When you're injured it's tough because you just watch the lads play and you wish you could contribute, but you can't. Obviously last year we did really well and we've started this season in great form. Hopefully I'll get the chance to prove myself to the new manager over the next few months," said Jenas.
"Despite the competition I feel I belong here, I love this club and I want to stay here beyond next summer if that's possible. I think I'm fit now, the injuries are hopefully behind me and I can just concentrate on playing football for Spurs. If I can get some games under my belt I'm certain I can find my best form," added the midfielder.
Jenas joined Spurs back in 2005 in a deal worth £7 million when he left Newcastle United and he has gone on to make 154 Premier League appearances for the North London club scoring 21 times, the midfielder a part of the Spurs side that won the Capital One Cup back in 2008, Jenas delivering a free kick in the first half of extra time that Jonathan Woodgate scored the winner from as Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.
The midfielder is one of four Spurs players whose contract expires next summer, the others are experienced goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Carlo Cudicini, former French international William Gallas the other.
#31840 Audere est Facere
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7 September 2012
Last updated at 13:04 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur defender William Gallas has warned manager Andre Villas-Boas that he'll need first team football in the near future to remain fit and ready to play senior football for the North London club.
The 35 year old defender is yet to make an appearance for Spurs in the Premier League this season, manager Andre Villas-Boas preferring Michael Dawson and Jan Vertonghen in the centre of his defence, the North London club yet to concede a single goal in three Premier League games.
Gallas had publicly called on the club last month to open contract negotiations in regard to a new deal as the defenders current contract expires next summer. There has to date been no such offer from the Spurs hierarchy and it's not certain the club will look to extend the 35 year olds stay at White Hart Lane beyond this season.
Now the veteran defender, who has played for Chelsea and Arsenal in the past before joining Spurs on a free transfer in 2010, has warned manager Andre Villas-Boas that he must play first team football soon if he's to remain fit. The defender could face stiff competition however from young centre back Steven Caulker and Younes Kaboul who will both be looking to force their way into the Spurs first team over the coming weeks, Villas-Boas left with the tough task of keeping five centre backs happy when only two can play.
"If you're not playing you won't stay fit, everybody knows that, you can't be match sharp by just training because on game day it's another level, especially in the Premier League," stated Gallas.
"Hopefully the manager will pick me soon to play, even off the bench is fine, I just need to play to stay fit. We have many competitions to play in so I'm confident my time will come soon and then I can prove my worth to the team. Hopefully I can help the team win more games, we've started the season well," added the 35 year old.