OMT **Tottenham v AFC Bournemouth

[ricky2tricky4city]

YES! I hate it when we work it back to Lloris, just so he can whack it or play a risky pass. We've done it 30 times already, what is the point? We don't seem to have any movement or options

It's because we don't have the confidence (or practice) to play our way through the high press. we don't like it, period.

Lloris is the final ball back. And his 'safe' option is to lump it. Perhaps we didn't expect this from Bournemouth. As Sonny is a strange choice of target if we are gonna be doing a bit of lumping.

 

[Kandi1977]

Starting to show a bit of quality now. Better!

 

[Daisuk]

Our movement is brick, in keeping with everthing else.

We're certainly lacking the energy and effort from the city game. Doesn't look like we're as concerned about this one so far.

 

[paxtonwolf]

We're doing alright against a decent team. Bournmouth started well but cant keep that level up.

I hope so, but I didnt think Leverkusen could either

 

[Bedfordspurs]

We're doing alright against a decent team. Bournmouth started well but cant keep that level up.

That's my thinking

We also need some way of getting the ball to stick in their area for us to attack

I'd look at maybe sacrificing Lamella (because of the booking and the cut on his knee) for Jansen. At some point

 

[glasgowspur]

We've passed through the press on a few occasions now, but then Lamela and Eriksen haven't got the ability to drive at their back four.

In fairness they are having to take on the whole back 4 on their own when they do break.

 

[Daisuk]

Starting to show a bit of quality now. Better!

Yep. Bournemouth not pressing as high now.

 

[Bullet]

We've had a lot of 2 yard passes which achieve nothing i.e. you could throw a blanket over 6 players. Stretch it out to Walker/Rose. Be brave

 

[Cochise]

Can't see how that's a yellow.

Especially when Smith blocked the quick freekick from Rose a minute ago

 

[Bullet]

Boruc has got blinding sun in his eyes, very hard for him to react if we get some distance shots in. Let's hope it is cloudy in the second half

 

[SpurMeUp]

Just need to bang it home, when we get space, make it count. Sometimes we don't exploit it. I guess if you're pressing it leaves less energy to sprint into space.

 

[Bullet]

Can't see how that's a yellow.

Especially when Smith blocked the quick freekick from Rose a minute ago

He's at home. You're allowed to cheat at home.

 

[Kandi1977]

Can't see how that's a yellow.

Especially when Smith blocked the quick freekick from Rose a minute ago

That's because that isn't a yellow according to the rules of the game

 

[Daisuk]

Ah, are we back to this lamela? Get past a man, play the ball, don't try another one. Play the bloody ball.

 

[paxtonwolf]

Stop the annoying backflicks. There is a time for them and its not at 0-0

We arent going to finish this game with 11 men. This ref will see to that

 

[Kandi1977]

That isn't a yellow card either

 

[Bedfordspurs]

We have got better as Dembele has got into the game

 

[Cochise]

Wow a yellow for one of them at last.

 

[paxtonwolf]

So plays advanatge, we lose it straight away and play isnt brought back? Okay.

 

[glasgowspur]

Dive