This season is only as over as people want it to be

Excellent read from TopSpurs Editorial

http://www.topspurs.com/newsnow/jmdview081007.htm

Gary Stevens Age : 30 Joined : 24 Jul 2007 Posts : 1798

I agree with that.

Although we conceded in the last minute (again and again and again) I thought the team performance was excellent.

I don't think Jol will go now for the time being, although I am still of the opinion that if a better coach is available we shd replace him. However, that doesn't seem to be the case at the moment with Ramos staying in Spain and Jose contractually bound not to join another PL club this season.

Anyway, after the international break, up until the end of 2007 we will play 4 UEFA Cup group games, at least two Carling Cup games (we must beat Blackpool, surely) and 11 league games. I'm hoping that our good form in Europe will spill over into the league, as per last season, and that by 1 January 2008 we'll be top 8 in the league and through to the last 32 of the UEFA Cup. The draw for the Carling Cup QF will determine whether we're also in the semi-final there, but it cd well happen.

Feeling a lot more positive than I have all season! Maybe it was sitting next to hairy last night that has done it...

Edgar Davids Joined : 08 Jun 2007 Posts : 2316

You also sat next to me and I am mr violent mood swings when it comes to Spurs!
However, certainly lots of positives from yesterday and plenty of reason to be optimistic. Let's not forget how well we played at Old Trafford too.

Monday, 22 October 2007
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Tottenham, 20:00 Draw?
Saturday, 27 October 2007
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Blackburn, 15:00 Win
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Carling Cup
Tottenham v Blackpool, R4, 20:00 Win
Saturday, 03 November 2007
Barclays Premier League
Middlesbrough v Tottenham, 15:00 Win?
Saturday, 10 November 2007
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Wigan, 15:00 Win
Sunday, 25 November 2007
Barclays Premier League
West Ham v Tottenham, 13:30 too close to call. Draw?
Saturday, 01 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Birmingham, 15:00 win
Saturday, 08 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Man City, 15:00 win/draw?
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Portsmouth v Tottenham, 15:00 draw?
Saturday, 22 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Tottenham, 15:00 loss
Wednesday, 26 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Fulham, 13:00 win
Saturday, 29 December 2007
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Reading, 15:00 win

That means: 7wins, 3draws, 1 loss. 24 more points, leaving us on 31 points from 20 games.

Perhaps a bit optimstic but a reasonable target, working out as close to 60 points over the season.

Happy Days?

Founding Father Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1704

I think that's a fair prediction of results coming up. The only unknown factor is the wafa cup games thrown in between. I'm not sure how good our league results are in matches directly after European games?

Gary Stevens Age : 30 Joined : 24 Jul 2007 Posts : 1798

Ezza,

Surprisingly enough, they're very good.

Last season all of the following games were played on the next weekend after a European game on a Thursday:

Tottenham 0 - 0 Fulham
Tottenham 2 - 1 Pompey
Tottenham 1 - 0 West Ham
Tottenham 3 - 1 Wigan
Tottenham 2 - 1 Chelski
Man City 1 - 2 Tottenham
Chelsea 3 - 3 Tottenham (FA Cup)
Tottenham 3 - 1 Watford
Chelsea 1 - 0 Tottenham
Wigan 3 - 3 Tottenham

I suppose we were lucky to be at home after most of the games, but that is still pretty impressive.

I read somewhere also that we have 5 matches at home over the next 7... I'm REALLY looking forward to playing the likes of NOOOCursal, Man Shity, Wet Spam and ALL the other contenders standing in our path ! !!

pirat

Founding Father Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 1704

Onwards and upwards then boys.

We're gonna win the league,
We're gonna win the league........

Founding Father Joined : 05 Jun 2007 Posts : 3522

4th from top or bottom?

Didier Drogba is unhappy at Chelsea and wants to leave the club, according to France Football magazine.
In an interview due to be published on Friday, the striker, 29, says morale has plummeted since Jose Mourinho left.

"I want to leave Chelsea. Something is broken with Chelsea," Drogba said. "The damage is big in the dressing room."
But Chelsea said: "Didier signed a new four-year contract last year. As a top professional we're sure he is committed to Chelsea and intends to honour it."

France Football is a well-established magazine in France that awards the Ballon d'Or for the European Footballer of the Year.

606: DEBATE
If he wants to go, let him go. No player is bigger than the club

BH

Drogba joined Chelsea from Marseille for £24m in July 2004 and has been the subject of regular speculation since then despite a prolific record with the Blues.

He signed his new deal last November but told the BBC the following month that he had considered leaving the previous summer in the wake of Chelsea's second successive league title.

In the interview, Drogba is quoted as saying he wanted an even earlier exit and will not change his mind even if the club make high-profile signings next summer.

"Nothing can stop me from leaving now," he said.

Drogba says Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan or Inter Milan would be his preferred destination.

"Since the day I arrived, I wanted to leave Chelsea and then again every summer," he said.

"I know that Ronaldinho and Kaka are linked to come next season but even that won't change my mind."

Smile

May Drogba be the first of many to leave. Rats leaving a sinking ship!

Whilst we have our own issues, It looks likely that a-nother team could break into the top 4 to replace Chelski soon methinks

Stew.

Edgar Davids Joined : 06 Jun 2007 Posts : 3552