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Tottenham v huddersfield - jjamez - 12-04-2019
So, what feels like almost a decade late, Spurs have FINALLY managed to open their 62,000 seater New White Hart Lane and move in, although it stands where Old White Hart Lane did, so have they actually moved at all?
Well whatever the answer, their new stadium is mightily impressive and might be the best looking and modern ground going, well until Madrid update theirs. The one problem with it opening so late is that only those that have got six million points have been allowed to go, which means the rest of us riff raff have to miss out, or for a minority, beg on twitter for any spares.
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Sky of course, for once have swooped in to save the day, putting it on tv, so we can have a good gander as it'll be their first live broadcast there. Put it on mute for a while as it will be all about spurs and what not, but who can blame them? we are rubbish.
The one draw back to being put onto tv is that we are now the early kickoff and now we begin at 12:30, although for us who are not going, it is no big deal, just means those that are going to have to set off a wee bit earlier. I'll be expecting another show from Spurs just to highlight how good their ground is, but during the 90 minutes they'll probably doze off like all the big club supporters do.
To get to this brand spanking new stadium, you've pretty much got to navigate London like any other time, the closest tube station to the stadium is White Hart Lane, which is on the London Overground and is a four-minute walk away from the ground. Regular services run from White Hart Lane and connect with the Victoria Line via Seven Sisters. Alternatively, Northumberland Park railway station is located eight minutes from the ground and has connections to Victoria line via Tottenham Hale.
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So enough of the stadium, we'll hear enough about it tomorrow from sky more than likely, what has Jan had to say?
“Every professional player wants to win games, Of course, Spurs have a good team, but we can be proud to go there and show our best.”
“The target for us is to give our best in training and all games because we have to represent the Club, we want to show our best in the premier league. We try to build some momentum for next season; this is our ambition.”
"We’ve had some small problems and some illness. I will have to see who is able to give their best. At the moment Isaac (Mbenza) is a bit ill. I need to see how his body reacts. He didn’t train today.”
“I want more points. I want my players to give everything for htafc. We need to make the supporters proud of the way we perform.”
“We have had a good training week. Good intensive sessions and the games will be intensive. We have talked about things we have to sort better.”
“karlan grant came from SkyBet League One and he’s working hard each day to improve. He has the task of showing is quality each game. He knows he has to work to achieve his aims.”
“I have to look at every player. Ben Hamer had a good game against CPFC and I still need to see him. He will start against Spurs.”
“I am in touch with Dean Whitehead about the Young Terriers. It’s important that they played for the U19s. We are working closely with the academy. I take care of the Academy players.”
"Bacca (Juninho Bacuna) trained in both midfield and right-back today; this is part of his football education. He has the capability to do both. I like to see that he’s willing to learn.”
“I believe in my players. They know I will find possibilities to improve them.”
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And what has Mr Lowe Lowe had to say?
It’s been a tough last four months for us. We have to try out best in the last five games. For some of us, it could be the last premier league games of our lives. We have to enjoy it.”
“One of our aims is to catch Fulham FC. We want to get some results and create some momentum for next season.”
"It’s been the hardest period of my career. Nobody should think we don’t care what’s happened. It’s been really hard to deal with. We have a job to do and we want to make it a bit better in the last five games.”
“We’ve got tough opponents in the last five games and it will be hard. In the end, we are playing for pride, to give every opponent the biggest fight we can. I want to make the supporters proud. To get something for them.”
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Poncho Tino doesn't speak to the media until later on today, but one can imagine it will be about hurrikane and the prospect of playing manchester city next week. We probably wont even get a mention, Hudderswho?
what about the team news?
Well as mentioned the spurs press conference will likely be dominated by the news that harry kane is most likely going to miss the rest of the season due to another ankle injury, news that Siewert believes makes Spurs harder to beat than when they had him, answers on a post card for that one.
Also missing for Spurs are, Erik Lamela, Eric Dier, Serge Aurier, whilst Fortnite sensation Dele Alli is a doubt, so we are more than likely going to be losing to Spurs' reserve side. This is how much hope Town have left me with after watching pretty much every game this season
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As for Town, as mentioned, there has been a bit of illness in the squad this week, theres been something like that around the place all season and it has many names, we'll stick with cantwinitis.
Mbenza has obviously been ill so he may not feature and the fact that Bacuna has been training at right back and centre mid, probably means that there has been someone in the defence that has been struggling.
Depoitre and Duhaney have both been training this week so could also feature, its unknown as to whether Diakhaby is back or who from the younger sides will feature. Sabiri played a full 90 mins midweek so he may be back in the fold unless he too has fallen out with Siewert.
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MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Tottenham are unbeaten in seven top-flight matches against Huddersfield since a 2-1 home defeat in April 1956 (W4, D3).
Huddersfield have lost all three Premier League meetings by an aggregate score of 8-0.
Spurs could win their first four Premier League games against a particular opponent without conceding for just the second time, having also done it versus Cardiff.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have lost four of their past six league fixtures, ending a five-match winless streak by beating Crystal Palace last time out. They have won both matches played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in all competitions and are yet to concede a goal at their new home.
Spurs have lost four of their eight league matches following Champions League fixtures this campaign.
They have won 14 and lost just two of their 16 league games against the sides currently in the bottom half of the table.
Tottenham have scored 12 of their last 14 Premier League goals in the second half of games.
They have conceded 14 of their 34 league goals, or 41%, in the last 15 minutes of their matches.
Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield have lost 18 of their last 20 league matches, winning once and failing to score in 11 of those fixtures.
The Terriers have been beaten in nine of their past 10 away league encounters, drawing the other.
They have lost all nine league encounters against the established top-six clubs this season, conceding 26 goals.
Huddersfield could become the first club to concede a penalty in four straight top-flight fixtures since Stoke in January 2014.
Goalkeeper Ben Hamer has conceded 17 goals in just six league matches this season, conceding a goal every 27 minutes on average... does Siewert REEEEAALLLY want to see more? or cant he admit he just doesn't want to play Lossl?
I can only think of 3 players to have played for both, even then one of them hasn't actually featured for us.
I'll give a clue for each
1) small midfielder who doesn't offer much
2) Young player signed for the future
3) Striker who had a loan spell there earlier in his career
if anyone can think of any others, feel free to add
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Has anyone heard anything about this supposed takeover? its on DATM but i take that with a pinch of salt, however, I heard two different snippets before it even started on there, one person saying that there was an eastern based individual interested, not sure if thats China or Cleethorpes and another saying that an American who owns a few different sports teams over there was interested in taking on the club because our story is much like what he goes for?
Anyone?
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - Lord Snooty - 12-04-2019
Nice one, jjamez.
I've not heard owt about a takeover. But one of the directors quit this week. Not connecting it but it might have summat to do with it.
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - WakeyTerrier - 12-04-2019
Nice one JJ, Lucky old me has enough points to be at this game and in doing so that completes my Premier League Tour and becomes ground 82 of the current 92 in existence. Its the only reason I'm going really.
What do I expect...nothing but a defeat
Can't wait for next season to roll around.
Takeover, I was first told of a takeover at Man City back at the second game of the season by somebody who is well connected to David Taylor, I'm only surprised this hasn't gone through as yet.
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - jjamez - 12-04-2019
Well the name that's been met with some hesitation when I've mentioned it is Ted Leonsis. When I've said him no one has rushed to say its a no
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - theo_luddite - 12-04-2019
cantwinitis
jjamezHeard nowt about the takeover until (probably) you raised it on another thread so I looked on DATM too. Seems they know all the rumours and none of the substance, just for a change.
Spent all me Easter Egg brass on a trip across the pond from next Friday, so giving this one a miss (along with Watford and red Scouseland), freeing up one away ticket for two matches. The number of Belgians that were stood next to me at Chelski makes me wonder how Town fans can't get tickets for these matches that want to, when groups of folk that have absolutely no connection to the club, let alone individuals, apparently can with surprising ease. It will be interesting to hear how many Johnny Foreigners are found in the stands pretending to be there to watch Lolo, Mounié (why?) or the grate Danes (?????) should anyone wish to post such comments on any forum.
(Yes, grate is spelled correctly).
We're on a run of 0 every other game. We scored last week so guess what? Happy weekend folks, I'll get me gardening done today so I can go for post-breakfast refreshments tomorrow to watch us on the tellybox.
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - sloppyattheback - 12-04-2019
Dragging myself off the sick bed to tick this one off the grounds required. ( Cov, Crawley, Fleetwood & F-Green to go) had to miss a few aways god forbid of late.
Been to watch Ingerland previous V Holland but never the toothless terriers on tour at WHL in my lifetime.
Roger Burnley's departure is simply to spend more time getting the Asda - Sainsbury merger through or otherwise, he will be hoping he's the CEO that gets paid off I expect if 2 does become 1. I wouldnt read anything other than into his departure.
Tomorrow a 3000 sell out, most there for the reason above, even against a weaker squad 11 we'll struggle as Jan S has shown me very little so far to be hopeful of a strong Championship campaign, but I do advocate giving him time, a full pre season and as much of the £40m parachute Deano will allow to give us a fair crack come August ( and him 10 games before we all start screaming for his head)
Very suprised & please this week to read Sean Jarvis saying we're closing on the 18000 S/Ticket sales too, I really did think we'd drop to around 14k losing the good time charlies and Johnnycomelatelys, a real positive in these dark times. Without the £10m staying up bonus to pay this summer our next financial results will be healthier than the £23m recently reported for last season.
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - Lord Snooty - 13-04-2019
Another strange line up.
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - jjamez - 13-04-2019
I'm hoping it's due to the illness that's been in the squad as to why mooy is out
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - theo_luddite - 13-04-2019
For my Spuds goal scorers, I've one on the pitch, one on the bench and one eating prawn sarnies with his good hand.
RE: Tottenham v huddersfield - Lord Snooty - 13-04-2019
We look clueless.
