Tottenham vs Real Madrid 2nd leg (OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD)

[spursman18]

Started as the team thread but now changed to the match thread

My team would be

-------------Gomes--------------

Kaboul--Dawson--Gallas--BAE

Lennon-Huddlestone--Modric--Bale

--------------VDV----------------

---------------Pav---------------

I'd leave Defoe off until the 2nd half if we need a change, starting with 2 up front were really not giving ourselves a change in play if were struggling for goals in the 2nd half. You leave Pav and Defoe on for the full 90 and there really is no dynamic sub coming off the bench, which Defoe can be used as.

Charlie's a doubt but even if he wasnt I think Kaboul would be the right choice to play at RB, hate to leave Sandro out but in this sort of game we need Huddlestone's passing ability. Cant see VDV not playing a part in this, and even though the VDV Pav partnership hasnt been played much I reckon it could work for us tomorrow.

[spursman18]

According to Agnes on FTL we have been practicing with the following formation;
Gomes

Gallas Daws Kaboul

Sandro
Lennon Hudd Modric Bale

VDV
Pav

['Nixspur]

At least it looks like we're going for it if that's true, but I would be worried about leaking a lot of goals.

Any chance that Bale and (Lennon?) would be playing in a less advanced position like wingbacks?

[spursman18]

At least it looks like we're going for it if that's true, but I would be worried about leaking a lot of goals.

Any chance that Bale and (Lennon?) would be playing in a less advanced position like wingbacks?

In terms of the 2nd formation with 3 in the back? It could be possible but I think if Harry is going for it then I think they'll stay up high. Sandro would cover the balls played over top so that they could stay up or Kaboul/Gallas cover the balls played down the wings with Sandro tucking back in with Daws. Thats just how I'm guessing we'd play that formation when defending.

[steventhfc]

Sandro would essentially play sweeper.

[spursman18]

Sandro would essentially play sweeper.

yeah more or less, depends on where the ball is played to.

[mattspurz]

---------gomes---------
corluka-kaboul-dawson-bae
lennon-hudd-modric-bale
--------defoe-pav---------

Start lennon only if he is ready to play, if not, then VDV RM!

[spursman18]

At least it looks like we're going for it if that's true, but I would be worried about leaking a lot of goals.

Any chance that Bale and (Lennon?) would be playing in a less advanced position like wingbacks?

Just came across these quotes from Agnes.....might explain some things


Originally Posted by Agnes on FTL
We have been working on a system of 3 at the back for tomorrow.

Im not sure if this is a starting line up or if its "in case we need 2 goals with 30 left".

Could be an interesting night!


Quote:
Originally Posted by Agnes on FTL
I think the idea is to have lennon and bale as pushing LWB / RWB

I suspect this would only happen if we are 2-0 up with 20mins to go, to start with that formation could be suicide.

[spursman18]

Start lennon only if he is ready to play, if not, then VDV RM!

he's fit, Charlie is a doubt.

[mattspurz]

he's fit, Charlie is a doubt.

Get in! Hutton RB then?

[spursman18]

Get in! Hutton RB then?

Kaboul.........

[GRod]

I think “You must stay on your feet, if you go to the floor you will give away a penalty kick.” and “The important part is to stay on your feet .” plus a final thought “Keep the ball… Enjoy the ball and have fun with it.”

[Justice]

ITK's are bullshit

Ofcourse we would have 3 at the back with 20 mins to go if we need goals, jesus it's not rocket science

[spursman18]

ITK's are bullshit

Ofcourse we would have 3 at the back with 20 mins to go if we need goals, jesus it's not rocket science

nonetheless its good to know that they've been going over it in training.....hell we might even start that way.

[mrtncooke]

I like this a lot, may as well go for it! Jose would have to react and change things maybe?