Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace - Sat. 2nd March 3pm

[Atomic knob]

I was happy to see Richy in the scrum celebrating with Romero. Off the bench in his puffy coat. I think the spirit is high with this group.

 

[Hampshire Spur]

Saw highlights earlier. Werner foul in box definite penalty. Shit officiating that.

 

[r-u-s-x]

Cuti nearly gave a goal away giving the ball away after taking too long on the ball.

Was offside but did take too much Time

 

[septicsac]

Hate to say it, but we need an upgrade on the right side. Whether off the bench or summer transfer.
I like Kulu, good foot skills, STRONG on the ball, but he’s not got the pace for Ange ball

He has too many off days, but the lack of pace can be infuriating at times.

 

[manmountainbutters]

Saw highlights earlier. Werner foul in box definite penalty. Shit officiating that.

Agreed. Accepting a ref on the spot is better placed than sitting at home, that looked like contact and a stonewall penalty

 

[sudoku]

Was offside but did take too much time.

Cuti made a couple of rickets but we got away with it.

 

[Maureen]

Didn’t JJ have a go on MOTD?

Ref should be demoted for that

He did but certainly nothing like the exposure the offside goal v spurs. Don’t think Sky made much of it either and found if there is any phone ins, news paper headlines or football365 analysis.

 

[Maureen]

So?

'Nearly' giving the ball away isn't giving the ball away.

Are you that desperate to find a fault, that you're trying to blame him for something he didn't do?

O but it was in response to motm nomination. Thought VDV was better.

 

[Phomesy]

Just goes to show it's about opinions, and most are biased one way or another. I've seen the ratings for Royal, with one particular poster giving him a 1!

Emerson had a solid game yesterday and didn't put a foot wrong. The ratings on here shouldn't ever be taken as a barometer of how well a player played, far too many picking favourites.

FWIW, I felt that Romero was MOTM. He was solid, progressive, and weighed in with the winning goal. He was the standout player for me, but others will see it differently.

What seemed evident to me was that it looked as though we have a few players coming back into form. Maddison looked closer to his best, Bissouma looks to be getting there too, whilst Bentancur wasn't nearly as bad as some are making out.

The team, as a whole, was excellent yesterday.

Emerson Derangment Syndrome is possibly the most embarrassing thing about a certain section of the Spurs fanbase right now.

Definite signs of improvement in the team as a whole.

 

[Phomesy]

Cuti nearly gave a goal away giving the ball away after taking too long on the ball.

Cuti's blushes were saved by some excellent defending by Zomb favourite player. I'm sure Zomb was delighted

 

[Phomesy]

Watching the replay and some of Son's passing was Kane-esque. He doesn't have Kanes hold up ability but damn that first time ball to release Timo was just how Kane used to set him away...

 

[SpurFromOz]

View: https://twitter.com/fullback03/status/1764391218308395451

 

[Zomb]

Cuti's blushes were saved by some excellent defending by Zomb favourite player. I'm sure Zomb was delighted

No issues with his defending. It’s his ability as a footballer that handicaps us. He played well but there were 3 or 4 times he had a chance to impact the final third, and failed. He’s so ill suited to our needs stylistically

 

[Zomb]

Cuti nearly gave a goal away giving the ball away after taking too long on the ball.

He takes risks as per the instructions from our manager. He was superb, world class talent

 

[Matt1882]

This pass and heat map is depressing

https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/03/02122815/3-2-Tottenham-vs.-Crystal-Palace-match-dashboard-wide-2048x1638.png

 

[nicoclaesen]

This pass and heat map is depressing

https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/03/02122815/3-2-Tottenham-vs.-Crystal-Palace-match-dashboard-wide-2048x1638.png

Stats are depressing

 

[Ionman34]

This pass and heat map is depressing

https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/03/02122815/3-2-Tottenham-vs.-Crystal-Palace-match-dashboard-wide-2048x1638.png

Don't look at it then.

 

[Steve-e]

Glad you enjoyed your time; but it's generic bollocks(*)........ You can't convince me it wouldn't be more fun singing actual Spurs songs.

(*and euro-dross shit; but hey I'm a music snob so that's on me I guess)

Each to their own.

 

[Matt1882]

View: https://twitter.com/fullback03/status/1764391218308395451

I've now seen this goal from about 237 different angles and I'm still not convinced Romero got more than a hair on it.

 

[Phomesy]

No issues with his defending. It’s his ability as a footballer that handicaps us. He played well but there were 3 or 4 times he had a chance to impact the final third, and failed. He’s so ill suited to our needs stylistically

He was directly involved in both our first goals through either tenacious contests or quick thinking. His defending is his strong suit but he's not incapable of attacking and is more dynamic in his movement than Porro (though not anywhere near as good on the ball - which is why he's second choice)

Still I'm glad you didn't boo him on Saturday.

Hipefully Porto back for Villa