what about our current tea lady mrs smith who once had to cover a shift at loftus road in the 1980's due to illness? shouldnt she be included too then?
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what about our current tea lady mrs smith who once had to cover a shift at loftus road in the 1980's due to illness? shouldnt she be included too then?
I love Andre.
Harry is a tit.
3 - 1 Spurs.
COYS.
Harry is a tit.
3 - 1 Spurs.
COYS.
4-4 draw.
TEAM NEWS
Queens Park Rangers will assess Esteban Granero, who was forced off last weekend because of a tight hamstring.
Junior Hoilett is nursing a similar problem, but new signing Tal Ben Haim may make his league debut for the club.
Tottenham have Emmanuel Adebayor available for the last time before the Togo striker departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Spurs have no fresh fitness concerns, but William Gallas remains sidelined by a calf complaint.
MATCH PREVIEW
As much attention will probably be paid to the two managers on Saturday as the players. Although Harry Redknapp has been unable to say much about his departure from Tottenham, I think it still rankles with him. He would surely get particular satisfaction out of seeing his QPR team getting a result against his former employers, now led by Andre Villas-Boas.
This really is a clash between two very different personalities. Villas-Boas is famed for his meticulous scouting and preparation but is still desperate to prove himself after a chastening experience at Chelsea.
Conversely, Redknapp has taken charge of over 1,200 games, and is very much from the old school of management - he believes modern coaches risk "baffling" players with hefty pre-match dossiers.
Villas-Boas is gradually winning over the Spurs fans but it will still be fascinating to see what kind of reception his predecessor gets from the visiting supporters at Loftus Road.
This will be Emmanuel Adebayor's last match before he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations, but I would be surprised if Spurs bring in more reinforcements before the transfer window shuts.
Deals for Zeki Fryers and Lewis Holtby have already been agreed, and with players like Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Scott Parker back to fitness, the Tottenham squad is looking very strong. In fact, right now Spurs probably have as good a substitutes' bench as any Premier League side.
Queens Park Rangers have already picked up free agent Tal Ben Haim but more defensive cover is needed, especially with Ryan Nelsen set to leave the club to coach MLS side Toronto. Centre-back has been a bit of a problem area for Rangers, which explains why the club are interested in signing West Brom stalwart Jonas Olsson.
From now on, QPR must treat every game like a cup final. Despite their surprise win at Stamford Bridge they are still five points from safety. They kept only their third Premier League clean sheet against Chelsea, and free-scoring Spurs will be a real threat - they are the only top-flight side to have scored in every away game this season.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Tottenham have only won one of their five previous Premier League games away at Queens Park Rangers (D1, L3).
Spurs' last victory at Loftus Road was a 3-2 win on 25 September 1995, when Teddy Sheringham scored twice for the visitors. Rangers were relegated at the end of that season.
Queens Park Rangers
Victory would give Rangers back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since December 1995, when they beat Bolton and then Aston Villa.
Shaun Wright-Phillips' goal against Chelsea was his first in the league since 9 May 2010. Prior to scoring he had attempted 42 shots at goal in 2012, more than any other Premier League player.
Rangers have kept three clean sheets in 21 league games this season, two of which came against Chelsea. They have failed to record a shut-out in nine league games at Loftus Road since their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on 15 September.
Harry Redknapp won 49% of his league games in charge of Tottenham (P144, W71, D37, L36). Andre Villas-Boas (57%) is the only Spurs boss with a better Premier League record.
Rangers have scored 35% of their league goals from shots outside the penalty area this season, more than any other top-flight side.
Defeat would be QPR's 100th loss in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have won nine of their last 11 games in all competitions (W9, D1, L1).
They are the only Premier League team to score in every away game this season.
Tottenham have scored 12 league and cup goals in four games since Christmas, conceding only twice.
Gylfi Sigurdsson could make his 100th league appearance in English football.
Queens Park Rangers will assess Esteban Granero, who was forced off last weekend because of a tight hamstring.
Junior Hoilett is nursing a similar problem, but new signing Tal Ben Haim may make his league debut for the club.
Tottenham have Emmanuel Adebayor available for the last time before the Togo striker departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Spurs have no fresh fitness concerns, but William Gallas remains sidelined by a calf complaint.
MATCH PREVIEW
As much attention will probably be paid to the two managers on Saturday as the players. Although Harry Redknapp has been unable to say much about his departure from Tottenham, I think it still rankles with him. He would surely get particular satisfaction out of seeing his QPR team getting a result against his former employers, now led by Andre Villas-Boas.
This really is a clash between two very different personalities. Villas-Boas is famed for his meticulous scouting and preparation but is still desperate to prove himself after a chastening experience at Chelsea.
Conversely, Redknapp has taken charge of over 1,200 games, and is very much from the old school of management - he believes modern coaches risk "baffling" players with hefty pre-match dossiers.
Villas-Boas is gradually winning over the Spurs fans but it will still be fascinating to see what kind of reception his predecessor gets from the visiting supporters at Loftus Road.
This will be Emmanuel Adebayor's last match before he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations, but I would be surprised if Spurs bring in more reinforcements before the transfer window shuts.
Deals for Zeki Fryers and Lewis Holtby have already been agreed, and with players like Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Scott Parker back to fitness, the Tottenham squad is looking very strong. In fact, right now Spurs probably have as good a substitutes' bench as any Premier League side.
Queens Park Rangers have already picked up free agent Tal Ben Haim but more defensive cover is needed, especially with Ryan Nelsen set to leave the club to coach MLS side Toronto. Centre-back has been a bit of a problem area for Rangers, which explains why the club are interested in signing West Brom stalwart Jonas Olsson.
From now on, QPR must treat every game like a cup final. Despite their surprise win at Stamford Bridge they are still five points from safety. They kept only their third Premier League clean sheet against Chelsea, and free-scoring Spurs will be a real threat - they are the only top-flight side to have scored in every away game this season.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Tottenham have only won one of their five previous Premier League games away at Queens Park Rangers (D1, L3).
Spurs' last victory at Loftus Road was a 3-2 win on 25 September 1995, when Teddy Sheringham scored twice for the visitors. Rangers were relegated at the end of that season.
Queens Park Rangers
Victory would give Rangers back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since December 1995, when they beat Bolton and then Aston Villa.
Shaun Wright-Phillips' goal against Chelsea was his first in the league since 9 May 2010. Prior to scoring he had attempted 42 shots at goal in 2012, more than any other Premier League player.
Rangers have kept three clean sheets in 21 league games this season, two of which came against Chelsea. They have failed to record a shut-out in nine league games at Loftus Road since their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on 15 September.
Harry Redknapp won 49% of his league games in charge of Tottenham (P144, W71, D37, L36). Andre Villas-Boas (57%) is the only Spurs boss with a better Premier League record.
Rangers have scored 35% of their league goals from shots outside the penalty area this season, more than any other top-flight side.
Defeat would be QPR's 100th loss in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have won nine of their last 11 games in all competitions (W9, D1, L1).
They are the only Premier League team to score in every away game this season.
Tottenham have scored 12 league and cup goals in four games since Christmas, conceding only twice.
Gylfi Sigurdsson could make his 100th league appearance in English football.
Yes, if we do manage to come away from Loftus Road with another three points bagged and Stoke get something off Chelsea, we'll be sitting pretty in third.
United and City both have very tricky matches against Liverpool & Woolwich respectively, so we could even close the gap on second place to just three points if things go in our favour.
We will win.
My only worry is that prat Taarbat. He will probably 'run around a bit' for a change given he thinks he is bigger than Spurs. The shift he put in at Loftus v Fulham, scoring two goals almost by himself, was impressive.
We will just score more than them!
:harryblow:
My only worry is that prat Taarbat. He will probably 'run around a bit' for a change given he thinks he is bigger than Spurs. The shift he put in at Loftus v Fulham, scoring two goals almost by himself, was impressive.
We will just score more than them!
:harryblow:
Seems to be a lot of bravado from Spurs fans surrounding this game but Loftus Road is a horrible place to go, just look at how fired up they are after Chelsea and remember last season.
Having said that.. Early goal 3-0 Spurs.
Having said that.. Early goal 3-0 Spurs.
Against Chelsea he played upfront on his tod - was chasing everything, think the penny may have dropped. Still looks a couple of pounds over weight.
Another important London derby match for us tomorrow. We've got to keep the winning run going... (sorry Harry!!!)
Reminds me of this gem:
That was his answer to every question at the press conference, and he was fined $30,000 for it.
and us to score 3 or 4 goals. 