Topic: Spurs - First Ten Games 23/24 League Champs

[thaddeus]

https://www.reddit.com/r/coys/comments/u08co7/how_did_matty_cash_get_away_without_a_booking_for/

That's from a match two years ago!  Kane is looking gormless in the background of one of the replays.

[tubby]

Seen the real one, it's a yellow.  Can't be giving a red for that.

[Terry de Niro]

That is from 2 years ago.

It is this one, and I am sure he got booked for it:
https://twitter.com/CarlyOnYouSpurs/status/1728786428014768456

Oops

[thaddeus]

That is from 2 years ago.

It is this one, and I am sure he got booked for it:
https://twitter.com/CarlyOnYouSpurs/status/1728786428014768456

Yes, that's the one.

A bit more footage here: https://www.reddit.com/r/coys/comments/184fh1l/matty_cash_tackle_that_injured_our_boy_benta_fmc/

It was mistimed and a yellow card.  Spurs were trying to goad Villa into pressing and Villa did just that.  I think in those moments players are more likely to go for a tackle than not - the risk/reward of winning the ball high up compared to giving away a free-kick in a harmless position - but there didn't seem to be any malicious intent.  Had Bentancur not been injured by it then there'd be no drama whatsoever about it being a yellow card.

[RyanBabel19]

Literally the only reason there's any call for a red from them is a previous Cash challenge they thought was bad and the fact eh challenged Bentancur who went off injured having just come back from a bad injury, its fucking nonsense. Whining because they all bought into the Ange hype and it's been de-railed already

[The North Bank]

Thought it was inconclusive, one of them subjective things, 50-50 couldve gone either way, no need to make a big deal of it, we need to support the referees.

I didnt see the challenge by the way

[1892tillforever]

Yes, that's the one.

A bit more footage here: https://www.reddit.com/r/coys/comments/184fh1l/matty_cash_tackle_that_injured_our_boy_benta_fmc/

It was mistimed and a yellow card.  Spurs were trying to goad Villa into pressing and Villa did just that.  I think in those moments players are more likely to go for a tackle than not - the risk/reward of winning the ball high up compared to giving away a free-kick in a harmless position - but there didn't seem to be any malicious intent.  Had Bentancur not been injured by it then there'd be no drama whatsoever about it being a yellow card.

Tbf, they're so used to opposition players being sent off for fuck all against them that it's a shock when a yellow card tackle only results in a yellow for an opponent.

[PaulF]

Thought it was inconclusive, one of them subjective things, 50-50 couldve gone either way, no need to make a big deal of it, we need to support the referees.

I didnt see the challenge by the way

Thanks Arsene.

[Fromola]

I seen Venables was the last manager to get Spurs to an FA Cup final! Arsenal have won 9 FA Cups since then!

It's crazy how barren they've been for someone considered one of 'the big 6'. 2 league titles in their history as well.

[Ghost Town]

Villa really gained from having Cash in the Attack

[Ghost Town]

Ange has made a rod for his own back with his high horse statements

Even if they're down to 5 they'll still maintain their high line (despite the game having already been abandoned)

I was brought up to respect referees and not complain

Will look amusing when their high line is costing them every week and a few controversial calls go against them. The fans have already abandoned his not complaining call

It's like Villas Boas never happened, mate

[Dim Glas]

It was a nasty tackle from Cash on Bentancour like!

But honestly, they need to show some fortitude - the team AND fans.   

They don’t have the distraction of European games, they are out of the league cup, they can play whatever is their strongest available 11 each and every game. It’s a luxury most of the other teams competing for European spots don’t have.

They’ve dropped points in 2 of these last 3 losses, when they could at least have got draws, not a good habit, and the manager has to hold up his hands there too, as his insistance on NOT being more solid and compact while they do have defensive injuries/suspensions is madness, and an impressive combination of naivety and arrogance.

Considering the huge dose of help they got from the refs a few weeks ago, Spurs fans need to keep their traps shut for a bit. They’ve had a massive helping hand, now a bit of adversity and they are crying and acting like the world is against them.

[Indomitable_Carp]

Yellow card all day long. In no world is that a red, even in this weird world of VAR we have stumbled into. I'd say I can't believe anyone is calling for a red, but sadly I can believe it.

[elbow]

I watched it live at the time, yellow all day.

Spurs don't strike me as the most robust of teams.

[RyanBabel19]

It’s such a normal challenge it’s bizarre its even being talked about so much. You see those every single game

[slaphead]

It was a nasty tackle from Cash on Bentancour like!

But honestly, they need to show some fortitude - the team AND fans.   

They don’t have the distraction of European games, they are out of the league cup, they can play whatever is their strongest available 11 each and every game. It’s a luxury most of the other teams competing for European spots don’t have.

They’ve dropped points in 2 of these last 3 losses, when they could at least have got draws, not a good habit, and the manager has to hold up his hands there too, as his insistance on NOT being more solid and compact while they do have defensive injuries/suspensions is madness, and an impressive combination of naivety and arrogance.

Considering the huge dose of help they got from the refs a few weeks ago, Spurs fans need to keep their traps shut for a bit. They’ve had a massive helping hand, now a bit of adversity and they are crying and acting like the world is against them.

Fair play to them for picking up points in the 3rd loss ! 

[Dim Glas]

Fair play to them for picking up points in the 3rd loss ! 

Fair play to you for choosing to change the meaning of what I said by ignoring the words that came after, slow night?

[Ghost Town]

Fair play to you for choosing to change the meaning of what I said by ignoring the words that came after, slow night?

It is quite awkwardly phrased, though, albeit ultimately not unclear. I had the same response while reading the bolded bit, and while the rest makes it clear that first bit still sits oddly and the gag comment is begging to be made.

[newterp]

Play that high a line against City and they will get torn apart.

As others have said, even down to 10 men we looked like outscoring them

They will play the high line even when down to 5 men, mate.

[Dim Glas]

It is quite awkwardly phrased, though, albeit ultimately not unclear. I had the same response while reading the bolded bit, and while the rest makes it clear that first bit still sits oddly and the gag comment is begging to be made.

sorry for my shite English

(not actually sorry).

[afc tukrish]

sorry for my shite English

(not actually sorry).

actually, not sorry...

[newterp]

actually, not sorry...

Sorry, not sorry. surely?

[Ghost Town]

What a sorry state of affairs...



I refer, of course, to the Spurs. Fair dinkum, mate

[slaphead]

Fair play to you for choosing to change the meaning of what I said by ignoring the words that came after, slow night?

Awk I'm only havin a a bitta craic with you pal relax its the Spurs thread, there's absolutely nothing serious in here

[afc tukrish]

Awk I'm only havin a a bitta craic with you pal relax its the Spurs thread, there's absolutely nothing serious in here

Especially not the grammar. Mate.

[Ghost Town]

Especially not the grammar. Mate.

No point in teaching your grammar to suck eggs, mate

[Tommy_W]

Bentancur out for 2-3 months with a torn ankle ligament apparently. Poor fella. Can't wait till we don't have a midfield for the ACN in January with Sarr and Bassouma both off 

[DangerScouse]

Bentancur out for 2-3 months with a torn ankle ligament apparently. Poor fella. Can't wait till we don't have a midfield for the ACN in January with Sarr and Bassouma both off 

[newterp]

Bentancur out for 2-3 months with a torn ankle ligament apparently. Poor fella. Can't wait till we don't have a midfield for the ACN in January with Sarr and Bassouma both off 

Matty Cash-trator or Matty Crash?

[Tommy_W]

Matty Cash-trator or Matty Crash?

To be fair I didn't think it was a red card. It was pretty cynical though. He put Doherty out for a few months a season or two ago too.

Such a shame for Bentancur though. Thought we looked fantastic with him on the pitch against Villa. As soon as he went off injured we started to lose our way. Hojbjerg just isn't able to play in the same way.

[DelTrotter]

That's tough for him, only just got back from the ACL injury!

[slaphead]

Bentancur out for 2-3 months with a torn ankle ligament apparently. Poor fella. Can't wait till we don't have a midfield for the ACN in January with Sarr and Bassouma both off 

That's harsh. Looks a decent player him, you never like to hear that especially after coming back from a bad one. I love Uruguayan players there's something about them.

[Gerard00]

Matty Cash-trator or Matty Crash?

Matey Cash as 'Big Ange' would call him.

[newterp]

Matey Cash as 'Big Ange' would call him.

haha.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Matey Cash as 'Big Ange' would call him.

[Vegeta]

This current Spurs team under Ange are one of the most naive teams I can remember and their playing style is the reason why they are building a massive injury list because playing at that pace isn't sustainable eventually players are gonna be run into the ground.

At least Klopp adapted to the demands of the English football schedule meanwhile Ange comes across as extremely stubborn and if he continues with his current approach that's gonna be his downfall in this league.

[The North Bank]

Please mind the gap

[afc tukrish]

At least Klopp adapted to the demands of the English football schedule meanwhile Ange comes across as extremely stubborn and if he priests with his current approach that's gonna be his downfall in this league.

He just needs to get his players to pastor one another...

[SamLad]

He just needs to get his players to pastor one another...

his players are gonna get injured en mass.

[newterp]

come hell or high water, every thread is filled with puns. I pray for the day it ends.