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Well, what a jolly old Christmas. 9 points, one goal conceded and lots to discuss. I would make apologies for my lack of festive postings, but I’m sure you managed to fill up on Tottenham related nourishment through many less lazy blogging outlets than mine, so there should be no empty bellies.
First the on pitch stuff:
Villa- Never a red card, the ball didn’t go out for Younes’ goal and VdV has mad match winning skillz. Our 2nd was a thing of beauty. Great determination to hang on.
Toon- Good performance, silly from Younes (although he has apologised on Twitter so all is forgiven). Joey Barton’s sister is his mum, and lumping balls up to Andy Carroll when facing Daws is rather futile. I have it on good authority that Daws eats pointlesslongball-o’s for breakfast every morning before training, and sh1ts towering headers.
Fulham- Unlucky they woz. We were very fortunate to hang on. A dire game, tired legs on both sides, but winning ugly is what good teams do. We did and we are.
Man of the Xmas- Modric. Our best player in the 2 home games and his pass for Hutton at Villa was just magnificent. Special mentions to Daws and Benny.
Festive highlight- Chelski going MENTAL at their 88th minute ‘winner’, only to concede a minute later. Those celebrations were priceless.
And so to the big news of the last few days. David Beckham at Tottenham? Let’s begin.
Personally, I think this would be a great bit of business. My thinking is along the lines of Harry, the positive impact of his presence, knowledge of the domestic/European competitions, work rate and his ability to shift t-shirts in the club shop will far outweigh any so-called ‘media circus’. Last time I looked, reporters weren’t allowed to follow him around the pitch during training or during games so I don’t really see any problem. If anything, he’ll be a great focus-puller from the other members of our band of merry men. Let’s not forget his ability either. Fact is, he would probably have started at the World Cup if he’d been fit, and in my opinion, is still the most technically gifted English footballer around.
In terms of things that make me think this might not happen, one likely issue would be the Adidas sponsorship. Just how much of a say they would have over him coming to us with our Puma match day kit/ training kit I don’t know, but I can’t imagine they’d be happy to keep paying a sizeable wedge to see him trotted out in Puma gear. Also, what kind of insurance premium would we/ his sponsors need to take out in order to get him playing in the Premier League against the ‘industrial’ sides he’s likely to face? It was worst case scenario for the septics when he went on loan to AC last year, so I’m not surprised they’re a little reluctant to let him go without some big assurances over his level of match day protection.
Despite what Harry says about using him as an out-and-out winger, if Lennon stays fit, I see Mr Beckham playing Thudd’s role until he’s fit again. In terms of the timings, this would make a lot of sense. Injury update from the horse’s yesterday:
thuddz tom huddlestone
Finally the 'robocop' boot is off, and walking normal!! Hopefully half way there
And a bit later:
thuddz tom huddlestone
Been out 6long weeks, and expecting another 6 so mid to end feb I'm hoping for but can't be specific. Will know in a week or 2
Everton tomorrow night then. Cahill at the Asia Cup so that’s a bit of good news. Pre-match chitter-chatter tomorrow.
Happy New Year you lovely buggers.
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