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Over the past few months, Tottenham have shown what they are capable of. They have played around 12 games, 9 in the premiership and 3 in the Worthington Cup. Of the 9 games played in the premiership, Tottenham have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 2. The Worthington Cup has seen Tottenham reach the semi-finals, where they will face Chelsea over 2 legs. They have not beaten Chelsea, home or away, for more than 10 years, a run of around 28 games, so this will prove to be a difficult task if Tottenham are to reach the Worthington Cup Final. The 3 wins that I am talking about, which has seen Tottenham reach the semis are the 4-0 at Tranmere, the 2-1 win at Fulham and the recent 6-0 demolition over Bolton, which saw Les Ferdinand become the first Tottenham player to score a hat trick this season.
Tottenham's 6 premiership wins have come against Derby County, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, West Ham, Bolton and Fulham. The draw was at home to Arsenal, which saw Poyet score in the last minute to earn Spurs the draw, and the losses were against Leeds, a game where Tottenham conceded 2 sloppy goals, and Charlton. So basically, Tottenham have won 9, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their last 12 games, which is probably the best form currently, in all competitions, of teams from the premiership.
Tottenham's first game (of the 12) was against Tranmere in the 3rd round of the Worthington Cup. Tottenham won the game 4-0 with goals from Sheringham, Anderton, Poyet and Rebrov. It was a very convincing win for Spurs and it set them on their way to 4 consecutive wins in all competitions.
Their second game was one which saw Poyet score an amazing goal, right at the end, to finish off Derby and end the game 3-1 in Tottenham's favour. Spurs's other goals came from Ferdinand and Ziege, with Ravenelli getting Derby's only goal.
The third game was another win away from home and it was again up north, (The first win came against Sunderland earlier in the season). This time it was against Newcastle and 2 early goals were enough to see Spurs win the game 2-0. The goals came from Poyet and an own goal by Speed.
The fourth game was one that saw Tottenham's striking old guns score a goal each to see of Middlesbrough in a 2-1 win. Ferdinand and Sheringham each scored and Boksic scored Middlesbroughs. Tottenham were 1-0 down but they turned the game around in the second half.
The fifth game saw Tottenham's winning streak come to an end as they surrendered a 1-0 lead away to Leeds, to lose the game 2-1. Tottenham's goal was scored by Poyet, but 2 Leeds goals, that could easily have been prevented, by Harte and Kewell won Leeds all 3 points and saw Tottenham go home with nothing.
Tottenham had another tough game, for their sixth, as it was a home tie against Arsenal, our London rivals. This game saw the return of Sol Campbell to White Hart Lane, and he did not get a good reception at all. Arsenal took the lead through Pires, late on in the game, only for Poyet to score a dramatic last minute equaliser.
Another London derby game was the seventh and it was away to West Ham. The only goal of the game was scored by Ferdinand, although West Ham had a few chances themselves and Tottenham hit the woodwork 3 times.
The 4th round of the Worthington Cup was next as Tottenham were away to Fulham in the eighth game. This game saw Rebrov score the opening goal for Tottenham, only for Hayles to score an equaliser just before half time. It was left late for Spurs, but a Simon Davies goal 5 minutes from the end, saw Tottenham defeat Fulham and get into the quarterfinals of the cup.
A tough game against Bolton was next, and Tottenham were back at White Hart Lane. Bolton took the lead through Ricketts in the first half, and that was the only game of that half. But, fortunately for Tottenham, a change that saw Ferdinand come on, paid off because within 3 minutes of the second half, Tottenham were 2-1 up. A goal from Poyet, setup by Ferdinand, and a goal by the man himself, saw Tottenham take the lead. The lead didn't last too long as Wallace scored for Bolton, only for Sheringham to score with about 7 minutes left of the game. Tottenham won the game 3-2.
The tenth game saw Tottenham lose only their second game in 10. This time it was away to Charlton and they deserved their win. Charlton were 3-0 up at one point and a Poyet goal, right near the end, wasn't enough to spoil Charlton's day.
The next game saw Tottenham meet Bolton at White Hart Lane for the second time in just over a week. This time, Bolton rested a few key players, where as Tottenham didn't and so obviously, Spurs ran out clear winners, destroying Bolton 6-0. Ferdinand scored a 9-minute hat trick and the other goals were from Davies, Iversen and an own goal by Barness.
Tottenham's latest game was played yesterday and it was a game that made it a very good week for the club. They beat Fulham 4-0 at White Hart Lane, which meant they had scored 10 goals in their last 2 games, and also, Ferdinand became the player to score the Premiership's 10,000th goal. Anderton, Davies and Rebrov were the other scores for Spurs.
So, Tottenham for the Premiership Title??? Probably not, but they will still finish in a good position to qualify for Europe this season.
Tottenham's 6 premiership wins have come against Derby County, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, West Ham, Bolton and Fulham. The draw was at home to Arsenal, which saw Poyet score in the last minute to earn Spurs the draw, and the losses were against Leeds, a game where Tottenham conceded 2 sloppy goals, and Charlton. So basically, Tottenham have won 9, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their last 12 games, which is probably the best form currently, in all competitions, of teams from the premiership.
Tottenham's first game (of the 12) was against Tranmere in the 3rd round of the Worthington Cup. Tottenham won the game 4-0 with goals from Sheringham, Anderton, Poyet and Rebrov. It was a very convincing win for Spurs and it set them on their way to 4 consecutive wins in all competitions.
Their second game was one which saw Poyet score an amazing goal, right at the end, to finish off Derby and end the game 3-1 in Tottenham's favour. Spurs's other goals came from Ferdinand and Ziege, with Ravenelli getting Derby's only goal.
The third game was another win away from home and it was again up north, (The first win came against Sunderland earlier in the season). This time it was against Newcastle and 2 early goals were enough to see Spurs win the game 2-0. The goals came from Poyet and an own goal by Speed.
The fourth game was one that saw Tottenham's striking old guns score a goal each to see of Middlesbrough in a 2-1 win. Ferdinand and Sheringham each scored and Boksic scored Middlesbroughs. Tottenham were 1-0 down but they turned the game around in the second half.
The fifth game saw Tottenham's winning streak come to an end as they surrendered a 1-0 lead away to Leeds, to lose the game 2-1. Tottenham's goal was scored by Poyet, but 2 Leeds goals, that could easily have been prevented, by Harte and Kewell won Leeds all 3 points and saw Tottenham go home with nothing.
Tottenham had another tough game, for their sixth, as it was a home tie against Arsenal, our London rivals. This game saw the return of Sol Campbell to White Hart Lane, and he did not get a good reception at all. Arsenal took the lead through Pires, late on in the game, only for Poyet to score a dramatic last minute equaliser.
Another London derby game was the seventh and it was away to West Ham. The only goal of the game was scored by Ferdinand, although West Ham had a few chances themselves and Tottenham hit the woodwork 3 times.
The 4th round of the Worthington Cup was next as Tottenham were away to Fulham in the eighth game. This game saw Rebrov score the opening goal for Tottenham, only for Hayles to score an equaliser just before half time. It was left late for Spurs, but a Simon Davies goal 5 minutes from the end, saw Tottenham defeat Fulham and get into the quarterfinals of the cup.
A tough game against Bolton was next, and Tottenham were back at White Hart Lane. Bolton took the lead through Ricketts in the first half, and that was the only game of that half. But, fortunately for Tottenham, a change that saw Ferdinand come on, paid off because within 3 minutes of the second half, Tottenham were 2-1 up. A goal from Poyet, setup by Ferdinand, and a goal by the man himself, saw Tottenham take the lead. The lead didn't last too long as Wallace scored for Bolton, only for Sheringham to score with about 7 minutes left of the game. Tottenham won the game 3-2.
The tenth game saw Tottenham lose only their second game in 10. This time it was away to Charlton and they deserved their win. Charlton were 3-0 up at one point and a Poyet goal, right near the end, wasn't enough to spoil Charlton's day.
The next game saw Tottenham meet Bolton at White Hart Lane for the second time in just over a week. This time, Bolton rested a few key players, where as Tottenham didn't and so obviously, Spurs ran out clear winners, destroying Bolton 6-0. Ferdinand scored a 9-minute hat trick and the other goals were from Davies, Iversen and an own goal by Barness.
Tottenham's latest game was played yesterday and it was a game that made it a very good week for the club. They beat Fulham 4-0 at White Hart Lane, which meant they had scored 10 goals in their last 2 games, and also, Ferdinand became the player to score the Premiership's 10,000th goal. Anderton, Davies and Rebrov were the other scores for Spurs.
So, Tottenham for the Premiership Title??? Probably not, but they will still finish in a good position to qualify for Europe this season.
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I gotta say (and I know i'm biased because i'm a Spurs fan) that Spurs have a lot of momentum right now, and it wouldn't suprise me to see them break into the top four.
I know it's a long shot, and something that no-one considered seriously at the start of the season, but Man United do seem to be struggling a little bit, and I feel one of the top four will eventually lose that winning mentality and crash under the pressure. I think Spurs at least will be pressuring the teams above, and if anyone slips Spurs could nick a higher placing.
I think that it's extremely close and no-one can afford to make a serious mistake, but if anyone does I think Spurs will be quick to capitalise and could well move up slightly.
I know it's a long shot, and something that no-one considered seriously at the start of the season, but Man United do seem to be struggling a little bit, and I feel one of the top four will eventually lose that winning mentality and crash under the pressure. I think Spurs at least will be pressuring the teams above, and if anyone slips Spurs could nick a higher placing.
I think that it's extremely close and no-one can afford to make a serious mistake, but if anyone does I think Spurs will be quick to capitalise and could well move up slightly.
I never really thought United were out of it. They still look a bit shaky but then all the top teams are dropping points against each other this season. I reckon this seasons champions will have the lowest points tally for a good few years. It should make for one of the most entertaining championship races for years. If I had to pick my 1,2,3 & 4 it would be as follows :
Arsenal
Man Utd
Leeds
Liverpool
next four
Chelsea
Spurs
Newcastle
Aston Villa
Arsenal
Man Utd
Leeds
Liverpool
next four
Chelsea
Spurs
Newcastle
Aston Villa
After this weekends results it really does look as if any one of those 4 teams will win the league.
Who would have thought super defensive minded Liverpool would concede 4 goals in one match.
And what about Leeds losing a two goal lead?
Man Utd looked to be out of the race, but are now right back in it. WIth United having 3 'easy' games before the end of december, and Liverpool having some games agaisnt Arsenal, I think Man U have a really good chance of getting right back on top within a month.
Who would have thought super defensive minded Liverpool would concede 4 goals in one match.
And what about Leeds losing a two goal lead?
Man Utd looked to be out of the race, but are now right back in it. WIth United having 3 'easy' games before the end of december, and Liverpool having some games agaisnt Arsenal, I think Man U have a really good chance of getting right back on top within a month.
ADH wrote:
> I'm a Spurs fan, but there's no way we can win it. I just think that it's too
> big a jump. I'm very happy with the way things are.
Finishing in the top 5
> and winning the Worthington Cup (and maybe the FA Cup?) would be fantastic for
> me.
The Premiership is a goal for the next 2/3 years, and with players like
> Ledley King, Simon Davies, Anthony Gardener, and Matt Etherington, things are
> looking FANTASTIC for the future of Spurs.
Aren't you forgetting the likes of Poyet, Sheringham and Ferdinand?
> I'm a Spurs fan, but there's no way we can win it. I just think that it's too
> big a jump. I'm very happy with the way things are.
Finishing in the top 5
> and winning the Worthington Cup (and maybe the FA Cup?) would be fantastic for
> me.
The Premiership is a goal for the next 2/3 years, and with players like
> Ledley King, Simon Davies, Anthony Gardener, and Matt Etherington, things are
> looking FANTASTIC for the future of Spurs.
Aren't you forgetting the likes of Poyet, Sheringham and Ferdinand?
I'm a Spurs fan, but there's no way we can win it. I just think that it's too big a jump. I'm very happy with the way things are.
Finishing in the top 5 and winning the Worthington Cup (and maybe the FA Cup?) would be fantastic for me.
The Premiership is a goal for the next 2/3 years, and with players like Ledley King, Simon Davies, Anthony Gardener, and Matt Etherington, things are looking FANTASTIC for the future of Spurs.
Finishing in the top 5 and winning the Worthington Cup (and maybe the FA Cup?) would be fantastic for me.
The Premiership is a goal for the next 2/3 years, and with players like Ledley King, Simon Davies, Anthony Gardener, and Matt Etherington, things are looking FANTASTIC for the future of Spurs.
Yeh, thats a good point about younger players. Isnt the average of the first team about 30+?!
Spurs for the Title?......... I wish!
A european spot is a realistic hope, 5th or 6th....... But I cant see them getting any higher than that unless we start investing into some quality, YOUNGER players.
A european spot is a realistic hope, 5th or 6th....... But I cant see them getting any higher than that unless we start investing into some quality, YOUNGER players.
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