***Spurs vs West Ham Untd***, PL, 13th September 2025 at The London Stadium

[Mosquito_Coasting]

I'm not convinced - it would take an incredible amount of self hatred for the toxicity not to be directed at us. The likes of which I've never seen.

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

Seems that they will be missing Fullkrug due to injury which is no bad thing as he can put himself about a bit.

Yeah my mum had a big wardrobe like him took about three of us to move it, I think it might have been quicker than him.

 

[tommysvr]

I hope Kudus starts. Should add to the toxicity nicely. Especially after he scores

 

[Kandi1977]

 

[Kandi1977]

I hope Kudus starts. Should add to the toxicity nicely. Especially after he scores

And then runs around the whole stadium celebrating like mad.

On second thought, maybe not do that, as it would take forever, and he'd be exhausted after it.

 

[glorygloryeze]

I think Udogie and Spence have to start. Pedro played a lot of minutes, and isn't the point of rotation to give rests early enough to be proactive in protecting players from injuries? Smart rotation now could be hugely important further down the line. I would personally not start either Simons or Muani, instead bring them from the bench/let them find their way into things.

I totally agree re Udogie and Spence.
Why would you not start Muani or Simons though?

 

[HarryBreadbap]

Going to be a cracking game.

Interesting to see the lineup, but Simons will I suspect start.

Play to our best and we will get a result.

 

[markysimmo]

It'll be a half empty stadium with huge toxicity turning on themselves. Our players should absolutely lap it up.

They still have a lot of tickets on general sale which haven't sold

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

I really want us to win this, meeting up with old schoolmates next week and one is a Hammer.

 

[yiddo37]

I guess the question becomes does the introduction of Simons allow the Bents/Pal midfield pivot to continue?

I'm thinking this

Venom
Porro, Romero, VDV, Udogie
Bentancur, Palhinha
Kudus, Sarr, Simons
Richi

Still has that strength you need in an away game by including Sarr at 10. Playing Simons on the left though means you need a leftie in Udogie at LB, which is perhaps a little harsh on Spence. Then, as you say, how match ready is Muani?

We'll definitely need our bench strength to win this one. I can see Johnson being the hero again.

As Spence has done a good job at lb I think Udogie could be used on the left in the front 3 if needed, crosses and dribbles well. Interchanges passes quickly and drives into good areas.

 

[yiddo37]

I really want us to win this, meeting up with old schoolmates next week and one is a Hammer.

I just like to beat them as it really, really annoys them.

 

[JerusalemMan]

And then runs around the whole stadium celebrating like mad.

On second thought, maybe not do that, as it would take forever, and he'd be exhausted after it.

Aye, and doing a kneeslide right in front of them would ruin his legs on that track of theirs.

 

[markysimmo]

I can't wait to see him unleashed on Saturday

 

[Lilbaz]

As Spence has done a good job at lb I think Udogie could be used on the left in the front 3 if needed, crosses and dribbles well. Interchanges passes quickly and drives into good areas.

We have loads of players for the left. Muani, simmons, tel, odobert, richarlison and johnson can all play there.
It's the left and right backs where we are short.
We'll have lots of games and injurys. Spence and udogie will both get plenty of game time.

 

[Daisuk]

I can't wait to see him unleashed on Saturday

I'm afraid they'll kick him down just to rile up the crowd.

 

[Bishop]

I'd like to see

----------------------------------Vicario

Porro/Spence--------Romero----------VDV-----------Udogie

-----------------Paulinho-------------Sarr----------------------

----------Kudus--------------Xavi-------------------Odobert-

----------------------------Kolo Muani-----------------------------


But I would be a little surprised I wouldn't be shocked to see Spence on the right, and Johnson on the left.

 

[Lilbaz]

I'd like to see

----------------------------------Vicario

Porro/Spence--------Romero----------VDV-----------Udogie

-----------------Paulinho-------------Sarr----------------------

----------Kudus--------------Xavi-------------------Odobert-

----------------------------Kolo Muani-----------------------------


But I would be a little surprised I wouldn't be shocked to see Spence on the right, and Johnson on the left.

I like that team. Think the new signings might come off the bench though.

 

[Jordinho]

West Ham ban half-and-half scarves for London derby against Tottenham

West Ham have taken the unusual step of banning half-and-half scarves for the London derby against Tottenham

www.theguardian.com

They've banned half and half scarves to make it harder for away supporters to get in. If you're trying to get into the home section as an away supporter, why would you use a half and half scarf?

 

[NaijaSpurs]

Id probably give Danso the minutes anyway, get his levels better for when 2 games a week start.

Porro or Spence is a hard call.

Id manage Palhinha's minutes quite carefully this season considering his age and recent spate of injuries, and only use him for the most competitive fixtures

I would definitely play our captain away at West Ham.

 

[braineclipse]

It'll be a half empty stadium with huge toxicity turning on themselves. Our players should absolutely lap it up.

That could be one outcome, particularly if we get an early goal. But like most matches it could also go differently.