Tottenham Hotspur: "To Dare Is To Do"

[Tommy Smith]

Well after Robbo and Gomes who could you possibly turn to next?

I can think of three options:

1) Higuita

2) Bernard Lama

3) Fabien Barthez

 

[gatesheadthunder]

With the legend that is Tony Parks the new goalkeeping coach, we will see a new and improved Gomes, i hope!

 

[gatesheadthunder]

Clean sheet against Blackburn, thats a start.

 

[Ridders]

Gomes did his best to make that not happen.

 

[Twizzle]

with the amount of possession we had it should have been about 3 zip

best game Lennon has ever played for Spurs, but gee Blackburn have got nothing

 

[gatesheadthunder]

Lennon was great and Huddlestone is getting better. Jenas and Bentley were both poor though.

 

[Twizzle]

I dont understand why we paid so much for Bentley, he's just another player

Huddleston still has a long way to go but we really missed Modric, we need another midfielder to help him out, JJ is way overrated imo, I really dont understand how he gets a game for England

 

[ParraDude_Jay]

Legendary Dutch coach Guus Hiddink believes Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has to be patient with goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes.

The Brazilian shot-stopper has come in for fierce criticism of late following a number of inept showings between the posts, including a costly error at Fulham last weekend which ultimately cost Spurs a point.

Gomes fumbled Simon Davis' cross into the net to mark the latest of a series of blunders, which has already prompted speculation that Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is on the lookout for a new goalkeeper.

But Hiddink, who brought Gomes to PSV Eindhoven when he was in charge there, insists he just needs time to adjust to English football.

Hiddink told The Sun: "I'm very surprised to hear things have not been going so well but in his first six months at PSV he needed time to adapt.

"Football in Holland is very different from Brazil. He must be given some time in England where the game is different again. He is a world-class keeper.

"Gomes is not afraid and he has fantastic reflexes. He also commands his area.

"He was exceptional to help PSV win two titles and was almost single-handedly responsible for getting the club to the Champions League semi-final."

Gomes has conceded 20 goals in Spurs' 13 Premier League fixtures so far this season, keeping just two clean sheets against Wigan and Bolton, and shipping four goals to London rivals Arsenal in October's pulsating 4-4 draw.

But Redknapp insists he is standing by his goalkeeper and says he will retain his position when Spurs host Blackburn on Saturday.

Should his failings see him ousted from the side, then Redknapp does have reserve keeper Cesar Sanchez and youngster Ben Alnwick to deputise.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11675_4533932,00.html

Guus thinks he is good, that should be good enough for all of you.

 

[Twizzle]

we just got a new goal keeping coach and he kept a clean sheet against but I had a few very nervous moments

 

[Tyler Durden]

sell him to arse.nal. just tell wenger he's 16 years old.

 

[gatesheadthunder]

I dont understand why we paid so much for Bentley, he's just another player

Huddleston still has a long way to go but we really missed Modric, we need another midfielder to help him out, JJ is way overrated imo, I really dont understand how he gets a game for England

Bentley was poor on sunday but his delivery into the box is second to none, he will get better. JJ was also poor on sunday but his energy in midfield is missed when he is not there, he is good fodder for Huddlestone. If Jenas keeps his passing simple and keeps working hard he is a valuable player for Tottenham.

 

[Twizzle]

JJ and Hud are no more than squad players imo, OK for back up but will never win us games

maybe I'm harsh on Hudd as he's still only 21 or some thing and I'm f**ked if I know how JJ gets a game for England, probably just shows their lack of depth in th midfield

Modric was sorely missed and needs help in there, a good DM is no 1 on our shopping list for January

 

[gatesheadthunder]

JJ and Hud are no more than squad players imo, OK for back up but will never win us games

maybe I'm harsh on Hudd as he's still only 21 or some thing and I'm f**ked if I know how JJ gets a game for England, probably just shows their lack of depth in th midfield

Modric was sorely missed and needs help in there, a good DM is no 1 on our shopping list for January

Very harsh on Huddlestone, with a good run in the team i believe he will get better. JJ is one of those players that is either loved or hated. Agree about the DM, but we have needed one of those for at least 2 years. Scott Parker would be a decent option in January, i know fans want a bigger name but not sure the money is there for that.

 

[Twizzle]

we've got a budget of €60mill for January but 'arry says we don't need to spend that much

Hudd is too slow to be a classy midfielder imo

 

[hellteam]

So who are we looking at signing in January ? Any names ?

 

[Twizzle]

So who are we looking at signing in January ? Any names ?

just about every registered player in Europe and a few in Sth America and Sth Africa

Diarra would be the most solid rumour going round atm, as he and 'arry hit it off pretty well, but Citeh and the Gooners are also supposed to be keen on him as well

far too many rumours to take anything seriously atm

 

[gatesheadthunder]

So who are we looking at signing in January ? Any names ?

Just about everybody at Portsmouth (except C***bell) has been linked in the press, Defoe (fingers crossed) Crouch (god no) Diarra ( latest is city for £18million) Distin (no thanks) James (not sure), plus Arshavin ( not for me) Given (yes please)
Will let you know any more links from the press here and of course all the rumours from fans forums, most are crap but you never know.

 

[Twizzle]

'arry said he isn't interested in Arshavin

 

[Twizzle]

Hutton update

Alan Hutton is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a fracture in his right foot.

The Scottish international defender will now undergo surgery and faces up to five months out of action.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/huttonupdate261108.html


shame really, he is much better than BAE imo

 

[hellteam]

Sh*t i hope we don't get Crouch, I can't stand him.