Topic: 2017-18 Champions League / European Cup last 16

[kavah]

I’ve not seen an Old Lady come from behind so gloriously since Wayne Rooney had his phone hacked.

 

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

Was Trippier. Sanchez went walkabout there and  left a massive hole.

Crazy to be playing such a high line given the match scenario. One of spurs' weaknesses - the whole gameplan is based on a ridiculously high line, which can be dangerous against clever opposition.

[elsewhere]

Never seemed much of a talker during his playing days 

Fair enough

[puroresu_kid]

How often does Busquets get a killer pass or a shot off? Dembele is unbelievably hard to press and is tremendous at keeping possession for the team. The main knock I'd have on him is that he needs another player alongside him to do defensive work as that's an area he's not as effective at.

That is true. He suffered under Enrique as Enrique never cared about the midfield.

Busquets is fantastic though. An absolute gem of a player.

[alvaro]

Spurs can fuck off, hahahaha.

[Kopenhagen]

I’ve not seen an Old Lady come from behind so gloriously since Wayne Rooney had his phone hacked.

Fucking hell.

[robgomm]

He was dreadful in the first half i thought

Disagree. Got done for speed by Kane and passed the ball out of play. Otherwise he was solid as Juve struggled under pressure. His passing accuracy was 86% overall, though, he was exceptional second half and gave us all the best moment of the game when he wiped out Alli.

[puroresu_kid]

Would of been fuming if Kane had scored. Ridiculous miss from the linesman. Wasn't a difficult offside decision.

[Gili Gulu]

That first goal for Juve, three players in the penalty area around the ball, and two of them unmarked. It was a good finish by Higuain, but a lot easier if he's given that amount of space.

[Gerry Attrick]

Disagree. Got done for speed by Kane and passed the ball out of play. Otherwise he was solid as Juve struggled under pressure. His passing accuracy was 86% overall, though, he was exceptional second half and gave us all the best moment of the game when he wiped out Alli.

They had Alli's number in a big way. You'll never 'out antic' an Italian side.

[RedSince86]

Nah - fuck that. Remember 2005 - Juve we’re going to use their experience to put us out and then Sami and Garcia put those two wonderful goals past Buffon.

That Juve team in that tie was ridiculous.

Had about 8 bonafied world class players in it.

[CallumLFC]

Pretty sure Pochettino took a dig at us there saying other teams had an easier route

[Gili Gulu]

Crazy to be playing such a high line given the match scenario. One of spurs' weaknesses - the whole gameplan is based on a ridiculously high line, which can be dangerous against clever opposition.

Well you can do it, but your midfielders have got to be on the ball picking up runners from deep. Dybala's all on his own when Dembele and Dier are on the pitch especially to shield the defense.

[BobPaisley3]

Any highlights on later?

[El Lobo]

That Juve team in that tie was ridiculous.

Had about 8 bonafied world class players in it.

Them and Milan were ridiculous.

AC Milan were practically galacticos that season.

[robgomm]

That is true. He suffered under Enrique as Enrique never cared about the midfield.

Busquets is fantastic though. An absolute gem of a player.

Yeah, Busquets is another level.

[smicer07]

Are Juve still shite now?

They were poor, wouldn't mind them in the next round- their defence is so slow.

[El Lobo]

Pretty sure Pochettino took a dig at us there saying other teams had an easier route

I hope it was

[Gerry Attrick]

Any highlights on later?

ITV at 1045

[redgriffin73]

Any highlights on later?

ITV, 10.45pm.

[lgvkarlos]

If we had lost like that, we would have been hammered for being defencively week.  Not a peep about them, it's all positive.

[BobPaisley3]

Thanks both, was working late tonight so missed the fun.

[jillcwhomever]

Pretty sure Pochettino took a dig at us there saying other teams had an easier route

Pretty pointless its not like we have any influence over who we draw.

[BobPaisley3]

Pretty pointless its not like we have any influence over who we draw.

Said Alex Ferguson never.

[CallumLFC]

Chiellini is amazing

[lgvkarlos]

Chellini says Spurs are historical bottlers 😂😂😂

[Hazell]

If we had lost like that, we would have been hammered for being defencively week.  Not a peep about them, it's all positive.

This Tottenham team, they always give you a chance.

[Hazell]

Chiellini is amazing

Yep, definitely. Loved that interview, wasn't sure about asking him about Astori though.

[Reds Flag]

Great words from Chiellini.

[smicer07]

Yep, definitely. Loved that interview, wasn't sure about asking him about Astori though.

Gulp. Emotional that

[JackWard33]

Chellini says Spurs are historical bottlers 😂😂😂

Did he really say that ?

[elsewhere]

wish Chiellini also said “They are not like Liverpool who is actually a proper legendary British club”

[Ray K]

Chiellini is a classy dude on and off the pitch.

[RyanBabel19]

Fucking love seeing defenders celebrate a good piece of defensive work like they've just scored a winner

[Marty 85]

Touching and heartfelt from Chiellini. Puts things in perspective. YNWA

[CallumLFC]

Did he really say that ?

Pretty much.

[Learpholl]

It was heart breaking hearing him talk about Astori. You get the sense the interviewer was asked to ask him about him, he was apologetic after the interview.

[TheShanklyGates]

Touching and heartfelt from Chiellini. Puts things in perspective. YNWA

Yep, lovely words from him there.

[Buck Pete]

Fucking love seeing defenders celebrate a good piece of defensive work like they've just scored a winner

That you Rio?

[robgomm]

Oh god, Chiellini. You absolute bastard. 

Pottechino has made Spurs a strong, credible top four side but boy do they need that FA Cup this season.