*** Tottenham Hotspur v Bodo/Glimt *** Semi final , 1st leg 1/5/25.

[Chrissivad]

This has to be a load of rubbish, right?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918286342682816563

We have so many pitches at our training ground so we can set them up differently. We must be able to do the same with the artificial ones we have

 

[Daisuk]

This has to be a load of rubbish, right?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918286342682816563

We have so many pitches at our training ground so we can set them up differently. We must be able to do the same with the artificial ones we have

Mind games perhaps? Would make no sense if we didn’t utilize our plastic pitches. If not now, then when?

 

[Juicebox]

This has to be a load of rubbish, right?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918286342682816563

We have so many pitches at our training ground so we can set them up differently. We must be able to do the same with the artificial ones we have

My son has been training with Spurs and the indoor Astro pitch, probably would be like a green-house at the moment, so might not be the best preparation for next week.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

My son has been training with Spurs and the indoor Astro pitch, probably would be like a green-house at the moment, so might not be the best preparation for next week.

There is an outdoor one too isn’t there?
And the indoor one should be cooled

 

[Raziel]

This has to be a load of rubbish, right?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918286342682816563

We have so many pitches at our training ground so we can set them up differently. We must be able to do the same with the artificial ones we have

Be interesting

- One of the biggest complaints about artificial pitches is the brutal recovery post game

Would seem logical we should do some light training, passing drills on ours, vs. hard training, but we'd be crazy to not do any.

 

[SteveAWOL]

This has to be a load of rubbish, right?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918286342682816563

We have so many pitches at our training ground so we can set them up differently. We must be able to do the same with the artificial ones we have

Sounds like Postecoglou has slightly changed his mindset from 3 years ago when he took Celtic to Bodo/Glimt, hopefully he manages to get a better result this time around.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will not change approach to beat Bodo/Glimt in Europa Conference League

Celtic trail Bodo/Glimt 3-1 ahead of Thursday nights return leg in Norway; Ange Postecoglou will not change their approach; they will not train at the Aspmyra Stadium ahead of the match; there are no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game

www.skysports.com

"If you're expecting after one session you're going to find some miracle on an artificial pitch that's going to win you the game then you fall into the wrong trap.

"The best approach is to make sure your players are always prepared to deal with whatever challenges there are. Us flying there and having one session on their pitch is going to make absolutely no difference."

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

My son has been training with Spurs and the indoor Astro pitch, probably would be like a green-house at the moment, so might not be the best preparation for next week.

It's a load cooler from Sunday onwards

 

[Kandi1977]

There was a group a few rows in front of me (East Lower), not the usual ST holders who were chanting ENIC out at that point too.

I’m all for people having a voice, but as @spoonerman says, at 3-0 in an European SF when all support should be positive and behind the club, was ridiculous. To the point, I told them what I thought, and if they felt strongly enough to try and make it a negative atmosphere where the exit was.

Probably among the same macarons that couldn't keep their fudging mouths shut and respect the Pope for 30 seconds!

 

[Kandi1977]

Mind games perhaps? Would make no sense if we didn’t utilize our plastic pitches. If not now, then when?

If it's not the same type as they have in Bodø, I don't see a problem with it. Wouldn't make sense to specifically train on a pitch that is totally different anyway.
Might as well train as usual then.

 

[Kandi1977]

What I dont get is who are they supplying? Everyone the Bodo attackers went into anything physical they were physical weak and didnt complain about any challenges. They were also so slow yet play on a super fast pitch
Maybe I’m missing something

They score a lot of goals like the one they scored against us now, and Berg and Evjen are very good at finding players in little pockets of space. Both of them also have very good long range shots, and also Hauge will play left wing, not CM which certainly isn't his position. He was signed by AC Milan for a reason, and also won the EL with Eintracht Frankfurt under Glasner.

They felt like they can compete, and thought our press was average at best, especially in the 2nd half. And most teams have problems when they visit Aspmyra. I'm pretty certain that it will be a totally different game there, and they have tremendous confidence at home.

 

[DeanoAustin]

Probably among the same macarons that couldn't keep their fudging mouths shut and respect the Pope for 30 seconds!

Yeah I’m not particularly religious, or religious at all, but I thought we let ourselves down as a fan base there.

The Levy Out chants were embarrassing too. Really felt a bit less positive about things when they started.

And finally, the “stand up if you hate Arsenal” chant that started after is a bit cringe inducing too. Of course we all hate that mob but singing about it at 3-0 in a Euro semi final?

Such a shame because, generally, I thought the atmosphere was excellent last night and I’d give the club credit for their part in generating it with the flags and the choice of music pre match. Best atmosphere since the 3-0 v Woolwich.

 

[Robspur12]

As a sidenote, have to say loads were going on about how tactically great this coach is - Well low and behold they looked poor, yes they were missing a couple of key players but according to the masses when critiquing Ange that doesn't matter, you find a way round it (and we suffered a hell of a lot more injuries and for a long period). Just like with the temporary savior Ireola, once his team picked up injuries his team tailed off. Maybe, just maybe losing the ridiculous amount of players we did for such a period of time isn't as simple to deal with as some liked to make out. Just a thought......

I think you are being a bit unfair here. There is already a significant difference in the resources between Spurs and Bodo. So a couple of players out for a relatively small squad is huge in terms of bridging that gap especially against a much richer, more accomplished PL team. Bournemouth also have a smaller squad so again injuries are felt more acutely. I don't know much about the Bodo coach but I don't really think you should judge him on yesterday.

I don't think anyone thinks the injury crisis was easy to deal with but rather that it didn't appear, from the outside that he managed the situation well. 1) he started from a point of more options in most positions than either of those managers you highlighted 2) he didn't really change our play to mitigate those losses or to prevent further injuries until we were deep into the crisis. 3) questionable decisions such as putting both Romero and VDV in the same match after they returned from injury.

Although we may disagree on the quality of the squad, I think it is fair to say we shouldn't be 16th in the PL with this squad. And we haven't looked much better with players back.

 

[paxtonwolf]

This has to be a load of rubbish, right?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918286342682816563

We have so many pitches at our training ground so we can set them up differently. We must be able to do the same with the artificial ones we have

Now we know why Celtic lost there at least

 

[glorygloryeze]

They score a lot of goals like the one they scored against us now, and Berg and Evjen are very good at finding players in little pockets of space. Both of them also have very good long range shots, and also Hauge will play left wing, not CM which certainly isn't his position. He was signed by AC Milan for a reason, and also won the EL with Eintracht Frankfurt under Glasner.

They felt like they can compete, and thought our press was average at best, especially in the 2nd half. And most teams have problems when they visit Aspmyra. I'm pretty certain that it will be a totally different game there, and they have tremendous confidence at home.

Now we've played the first leg, do you honestly think we will go through?

 

[paxtonwolf]

Not sure if it is a popular opinion, but for me, not one potential starter in the 2nd leg should be starting v West Ham on Sunday

Assuming he wants to play the same starting 11 in the 2nd leg as the 1st, could we see this team in West Hams Cup final

Kinsky; Reguillon,Davies,Danso,Spence; Sarr, Gray, Kulusevski; Moore, Tel, Odobert (or Scarlett for Tel)

Granted we would probably get whooped again, but right now, progressing to the final>not losing to West Ham

 

[Bedfordspurs]

I think you are being a bit unfair here. There is already a significant difference in the resources between Spurs and Bodo. So a couple of players out for a relatively small squad is huge in terms of bridging that gap especially against a much richer, more accomplished PL team. Bournemouth also have a smaller squad so again injuries are felt more acutely. I don't know much about the Bodo coach but I don't really think you should judge him on yesterday.

I don't think anyone thinks the injury crisis was easy to deal with but rather that it didn't appear, from the outside that he managed the situation well. 1) he started from a point of more options in most positions than either of those managers you highlighted 2) he didn't really change our play to mitigate those losses or to prevent further injuries until we were deep into the crisis. 3) questionable decisions such as putting both Romero and VDV in the same match after they returned from injury.

Although we may disagree on the quality of the squad, I think it is fair to say we shouldn't be 16th in the PL with this squad. And we haven't looked much better with players back.

I though they were better than us as a team but we had better players (shock horror)
Is also look at who they have beaten at home and were better than all those sides imo even though we know we have been brick
The weather winy be a factor either from what the Bodo fans told me
We played young boys on plastic and struggled first half and went in 3 nil down. Second half we scored 2 and won the tie at home
These players are naive… they are just stupid at times. They are focussing on their bonus
What will help Bodo will be the injuries and the players we will now be missing but their players coming in have to be fudging great to lift that performance

 

[Bedfordspurs]

They score a lot of goals like the one they scored against us now, and Berg and Evjen are very good at finding players in little pockets of space. Both of them also have very good long range shots, and also Hauge will play left wing, not CM which certainly isn't his position. He was signed by AC Milan for a reason, and also won the EL with Eintracht Frankfurt under Glasner.

They felt like they can compete, and thought our press was average at best, especially in the 2nd half. And most teams have problems when they visit Aspmyra. I'm pretty certain that it will be a totally different game there, and they have tremendous confidence at home.

That goal took a deflection, but of course you don’t shoot you don’t score
I think there is a natural “arrogance” about that home form. Frankfurt had it too
Gonna be interesting and let may be how we deal with the players we will now be missing

 

[Glenda's Legs]

Not sure if it is a popular opinion, but for me, not one potential starter in the 2nd leg should be starting v West Ham on Sunday

Assuming he wants to play the same starting 11 in the 2nd leg as the 1st, could we see this team in West Hams Cup final

Kinsky; Reguillon,Davies,Danso,Spence; Sarr, Gray, Kulusevski; Moore, Tel, Odobert (or Scarlett for Tel)

Granted we would probably get whooped again, but right now, progressing to the final>not losing to West Ham

Was talking with a Spam fan earlier today and said much the same. I don’t care if we lose if it means we sew up getting to the final on Thursday.
In fact it is actually a good feeling not being bothered at all about losing to them.

 

[Raziel]

Not sure if it is a popular opinion, but for me, not one potential starter in the 2nd leg should be starting v West Ham on Sunday

Assuming he wants to play the same starting 11 in the 2nd leg as the 1st, could we see this team in West Hams Cup final

Kinsky; Reguillon,Davies,Danso,Spence; Sarr, Gray, Kulusevski; Moore, Tel, Odobert (or Scarlett for Tel)

Granted we would probably get whooped again, but right now, progressing to the final>not losing to West Ham

Had Lennon on talksport a day or two ago, he said he'd prefer to play on week-end vs. not, as part of prep.

My view, is certain players shouldn't play at all -> VDV, Romero, Porro, Udogie, Solanke, Bentancur.
Some would be ok with a 45 minute run out (for sharpness) -> Richi, Wilson, Deki

I'd like to see us continue to play that mid block, be compact, keep the ball in front of us, as we will need to do that Thursday.

 

[harr1984]

I think you are being a bit unfair here. There is already a significant difference in the resources between Spurs and Bodo. So a couple of players out for a relatively small squad is huge in terms of bridging that gap especially against a much richer, more accomplished PL team. Bournemouth also have a smaller squad so again injuries are felt more acutely. I don't know much about the Bodo coach but I don't really think you should judge him on yesterday.

I don't think anyone thinks the injury crisis was easy to deal with but rather that it didn't appear, from the outside that he managed the situation well. 1) he started from a point of more options in most positions than either of those managers you highlighted 2) he didn't really change our play to mitigate those losses or to prevent further injuries until we were deep into the crisis. 3) questionable decisions such as putting both Romero and VDV in the same match after they returned from injury.

Although we may disagree on the quality of the squad, I think it is fair to say we shouldn't be 16th in the PL with this squad. And we haven't looked much better with players back.

The point is he is clearly a good coach and they have played some great stuff in Europe and got some really good results including last game against Lazio. Yet they looked pretty poor against us, why? Because they had three of their team missing. It affects any team, and we had more out and for a much longer period. It's very easy for us to sit here and say didn't do this, should have done x/y and z.

With our first choice back 5 I think we look much better personally. But absolutely agree, it doesn't mean we should be as low down as we are....