TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs SUNDERLAND - OMT

[Dicko]

All English back four... must have been a while?

 

[Denmark Spur]

Dont understand why Townsend is not on the bench

Would bring something different than Livermore or Thudd for example

 

[Mumorn]

thing is, Vertonghen isn't the only one to play every minute of every game this season, so maybe a slight niggle?

 

[Rossi22]

Obviously I don't know the state of the squad with regards to fitness and such but I'd have started Parker and Siggy today. Would've had Townsend rather than Livermore on the bench too.

 

[Jordinho]

Expect Parker to start against Reading and Coventry to give Sandro/Dembele some rest.

 

[GLENROYID]

played nearly every minute of every game, we have a quality squad you have to use it these days, past 2 seasons harry has run our players into the ground

Yeah i can understand him being rested, but i think it would have made more sense resting him against reading at home

 

[Denmark Spur]

No Ekotto still

So he can go icescating but not play football :-k

Todays lineup and bench is the official confirmation for me that he is off and we are just waiting for the transfer window to open

 

[markysimmo]

Wouldve have had Townsend on bench instead of Livermore dont need Livermore and Parker

 

[Mumorn]

The bench tells me we will see the team go to 3 central midfielders later in the game.

 

[Mumorn]

Vertonghen tweeted the other day about how this is the first time he has played at this time of year, needed the rest. Not to mention he is 1 yellow card away from a suspension too.

 

[THFC6061]

Dropped or getting a bit of a rest? Bloke has played in pretty much every game this season

Indeed.

Before today, Vertonghen had clocked-up more minutes this season than any other Spurs player.

There's another game in 3 days time at home to Reading - I'm sure he'll start in that one.

 

[markysimmo]

We also have Bale, Sandro, Defoe, Vertonghen 1 yellow away from a ban

 

[rosenthal]

The bench tells me we will see the team go to 3 central midfielders later in the game.

Not so sure, I think AVB is as bad as Harry was when lining up his bench.
Not looking at position and roles, just prefer senior players no matter how unbalanced the bench is.
Last game was two centre backs on the bench, no striker.
Not the biggest issue in the world, but one that will cost us several youth prospects

 

[GLENROYID]

Not so sure, I think AVB is as bad as Harry was when lining up his bench.
Not looking at position and roles, just prefer senior players no matter how unbalanced the bench is.
Last game was two centre backs on the bench, no striker.
Not the biggest issue in the world, but one that will cost us several youth prospects

Think thats harsh, Redknapp use to put two keepers on the bench instead of a youth player...

 

[rosenthal]

Yes those times was the worst, I was furious when Harry did that. Reason enough to sack a manager when that happens regulary

 

[DHSF]

I can see why he changed it at the back but I wouldn't have.

 

[JerusalemMan]

O'Shea is fit? Shame, Bardsley could have been a source of joy for the winger up against him.

 

[AdamB]

Whilst I'm pleased to see Vert getting a break, am slightly concerned about the lack of leadership and brains in our back 4. Glad that we have Dawson in there to mark Fletcher - exactly the sort of CF which he'd want to mark. Leaving Gallas out was obvious - cant remember the last time he played 2 games in a week

Like others, would have liked to see Townsend on the bench - however, as with pretty much every game this season, you look at our bench and there are minimal/no options there if we need to change the game. WOuld like to see us bring in another attacking option in Jan

 

[AdamB]

O'Shea is fit? Shame, Bardsley could have been a source of joy for the winger up against him.

O'SHea isnt the quickest though - not bothered if he's playing full back

 

[Rossi22]

I can see why he changed it at the back but I wouldn't have.

You would've had to because Gallas never does 2 games in 3 days anyway.