Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Fixture Focus–Spurs (Europa League, 30 November 2011)

Tottenham Hotspur vs PAOK Salonika 

Having lost to Rubin Kazan in the last group tie, Spurs can still qualify for the knock-out stages by getting 4 points out of the remaining 2 group matches. 

Tonight we entertain the Greek visitors and I am sure ‘arry will field test our youngsters again.  However, some senior players will get the nod too.  Defoe will start as Pavlyuchenko is injured and I am hoping he will continue his scoring run.  The backline will consist of veterans like Corluka, Gallas and Bassong, while Gomes or Cudicini will be in goal.  This will give us some confidence at the back as the fans will undoubtedly “will” the team forward in search of victory. 

Our focus is clearly on the league but ‘arry will want the lads to give it their all in this cup competition to see how far we can progress.  A win will put us in good shape for the last group tie in December away to Shamrock in Dublin.

COYS!!!

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