The last time we played Tottenham at home in the Premier League was a year ago last May when we took them apart 5-1.
And even though we were down to 10 men after 69 minutes (Mitro was sent off) when the score was 2-1 in our favor we still went on to score three more goals and win the game 5-1.
That’s the good news from the past.
But as Rafa has said this will be an entirely different game and we will do well to get a point off Tottenham – one of the best teams in the Premier League these days.
But here we go again on a new Premier League season which kicks off tonight with Arsenal playing Leicester City.
Let us know how you think we will fare against Spurs on Sunday.
Ans where will we finish this season?
Howay The Bonnie Lads!!
100 comments so far
Mister Tuff
Aug 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM
Comment #81versatility.
catchy in norway
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:12 PM
Comment #822-1 to NUFC , for the simple fact we seem to be there hoodoo club.
Jib
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:23 PM
Comment #83Mr Tuff – – – on here it is one or two harping on all the time about others opinions if they differ from those they hold.
Opinion drives football/football journalism/blogs/fans discussions etc etc – and also upsets some.
WELL SAID
However I doubt Jail for Ashley will pay you any heed.
LGFUAD21
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:26 PM
Comment #84Speaking to Spurs fans in the office. They arent that confident. Think they’re just frustrated at lack of signings like us lot. Although their lack of signings will only cost them the title and maybe Champions League. Ours could be more expensive.
I just dont get how Ashley thinks this is a good move. The club cannot afford another relegation. We’ve not even got another Sissoko to sell, or a Gini to fund a whole new championship squad. Our best players will be off in a heartbeat. It’s absolute madness.
It may be down to the fact we already have too many players but this is punishing Rafa for the sins of Carr.
Kenedy for me is a winger. Cant tackle for toffee from what I’ve seen but certainly got a few tricks in his bag. Just hope he can fit with the team as Brazillian players tend to focus on the individual.
Lots of Mitro bashing in the press but he has a better Goals per Min ratio in the Prem than our other options up top. Sadly we just dont play to his strengths.
Jack Root
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Comment #85Mister Tuff
More perceived wisdom peddled by someone who once asked to be referred to as “the father of the blog”. Can anyone believe it!
You’re embarrassing yourself in the lead up to a new season. You talk of opinions and then provide unnecessary and short sighted comments. This is a time for optimism and positive thinking. Not an anti Ashley agenda with your immature name calling . Just stop your usual clap trap and get behind the team. Stop your soggy bottom thinking then you might be taken seriously.
My Dad was saying how we managed to stay in the PL for 14 years and qualified for the Champions League 4 times before Ashley bought the club. But he’s looking forward to us being back in the Premiership and he’ll be at SJP and wouldn’t be anywhere else. It’s called being a fan. You support the team.
HWTL.
mickybraham
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Comment #86Martoon
Final League Position 13
Final No of points 47
League Cup Round (7 = Final) 5
FA Cup Round (8 = Final) 4
Player of the season (Blog) Shelvey
Top Goal Scorer: Gayle
No of Goals for 11
Rafa Bingo if its happening:
Elliott
Manquillo Lejerne Clark Dummett
Hayden Shelvey
Ritchie Perez Atsu
Mitrovic
Subs: Woodman, Lascelles, Mbemba, Merino, Diame, Murphy, Gayle
martoon
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:33 PM
Comment #87For those of you worrying about my season ticket the replacement arrived today – phewwwwwww 😀 😀
I have to say full marks to the box office – I only phoned them yesterday and they sent out a duplicate immediately first class post (don’t tell Ashley about the extra expense).
c-dog
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:34 PM
Comment #88Tottenham without their first choice wing backs is a huge bonus. Wanyama a doubt but will probably play. Hope Dier gets the nod ahead of him and they’ll be weaker still. I hope we dig our heels in and demonstrate a defensive masterclass. Then 1-0 might be a real possibility for us. Ritchie from the left. Come on.
chanedw
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Comment #89Hi Ed, STAY STRONG!
hibbit
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Comment #90martoon
that’s you a happy man !!
our postman has just been still no gifts from the club
bladeuser
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:49 PM
Comment #91Jack root
Another deluded fan who cannot see beyond anything black and white
It borders on obsession nothing they do will change your tune you are PIG headed
Get real just because it’s nufc
They are no different from any club
People have a right to criticise to feel pessimistic
You and your like are blinded by pathetic loyalty for what being turned over most weeks while having the p@@@ taken out of you by opposing fans or is you just haven’t got anything worthwhile to do instead I think it’s the latter stop criticising other fans who have a different view to you
Optimist 2-0
Pessimist 0-2
Realist 1-4
bladeuser
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:51 PM
Comment #92Sorry I forgot
ASH OUT
RUNAWAY777
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:51 PM
Comment #93Martoon
Final league position 14
Final no of points 43
League cup round (7=final) 5
F.A cup (8=final) 4
Player of the season (blog) Ritchie
Top goal scorer Ritchie
No of goal 14
catchy in norway
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:53 PM
Comment #94Martoon
Final League Position 9
Final No of points 49
League Cup Round QF
FA Cup Round 4rd
Player of the season L Perez
Top Goal Scorer: L Perez
No of Goals for 17
RUNAWAY777
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Comment #95Gifts cancelled costs to much to post need the money for a striker thats about rite pmsl
Chancel be a fine thing
Aug 11, 2017 at 1:59 PM
Comment #96Baldeuser,
If you could please not punctuate your scores, as this confuses me.
For the similarly confused, it should read:
optimist 20
pessimist 02
realist 14
c-dog
Aug 11, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Comment #97The gift is a videotape celebrating a decade under Ashley. Better get routing through The attic to see if I can find a VCR.
bladeuser
Aug 11, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Comment #98Chancel be a fine thing
IF u could spell my username correctly that would be appreciated
Or is it a crap attempt at an anagram
ASH OUT
Mister Tuff
Aug 11, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Comment #99Jack root/carl/ian/+ various other multiple names.
Stop your lies and blog mischief .
“Father of the blog” – total lie and made up to support your wicked agenda.
Again you and other mischief makers throw in “support the team” references -suggesting that your victims don’t – when in fact they do. They may make an assessment of a poor result – as an opinion – but that does not mean they do not support the team.
So give it a rest -surely your time would be better spent at your car club rather than season after season of your machiavellian blog mischief. You have failed to become “blog boss” and you cannot take it – even with the support of your aliases. Your goose has been cooked -caught out loads of times with your multiple mullarkey – please do not spoil this season on the blog as you have done previously bullying certain targets with your posse of imposters.
Begone you scally.
Jack Root
Aug 11, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Comment #100Mister Tuff
You’ve lost the plot. Get help.
You need a long holiday and so do we. Refrain from linking me with others in a feeble attempt to make yourself interesting.
Finally on football , £15 million no longer buys you an Alan Shearer. Your living in the past and have really lost the plot. If you just want some company by all means come on here but don’t be offensive.
Just remember what I’ve said and no more soggy bottom thinking.
Enjoy your holiday.