Friday, August 24, 2012

Fixture Focus–Spurs (EPL, 25 August 2012)

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion

AVB will fully experience the spirit of White Hart Lane this weekend when we play our home opener for the season.

Squad changes are still afoot with players coming and going so predicting who will start is a crap shoot. I am expecting ABV to try his 4-3-3 formation after going with a 4-2-3-1 formation last weekend. Vertonghen will start as Kaboul is ruled out. Dawson could be on the bench as his move to QPR is still not finalized. Modric will not be seen for sure.

The high-line provides wonderful attacking football and Spurs have the squad for that. The problem is that we have been suspect to the lob or through ball coming via the middle and I would like to see this fixed quickly. This means the centre backs must play together consistently to develop a strong understanding of their positioning.

I am keen for AVB to make his mark and start us on the winning streak this weekend. Another loss and the naysayers will continue to come out of the woodwork which will not bode well for a new manager trying to win the hearts of fans.

COYS!!!

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