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Confirmed XI Lloris (C), Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Wanyama, Sissoko, Eriksen, Dele, Lucas, Son

On the face of it, not a bad XI under the circumstances.

Jan Vertonghen is no wallflower and I don’t expect him to bore us with the same ‘ooh, my injury’ nonsense that we’ve had inflicted upon us by Dele Alli.

Speaking of growing a pair, Christian Eriksen and Dele need to act like men, opposed to mice this evening.

The Wanyama/Dier axis has never worked, but this is a moot point, we realised after the last window that Dembele wasn’t going to be replaced anytime soon.

Lucas MUST offer more than huff and puff.

Erik Lamela is the super sub? No, me neither.

Oh yes, and don’t forget that Jim White wants a bloody good metaphorical kicking for his mischievous ‘Sky Sources suggest that Harry Kane could feature’ guano.

Here’s their side.

There’s danger here Hakim Ziyech has scored or assisted a goal in four of Ajax’s five Champions League knockout games this season (2 goals, 2 assists).

He set up Donny van de Beek for Ajax’s goal in the first leg against Tottenham.

May your gods go with you.

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East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Yeah, dunno why he took Rose off. Tired legs possibly?! Looked ok to me.

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Oh yeah…

Aussie in Switzerland
Aussie in Switzerland
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

He was great

Aussie in Switzerland
Aussie in Switzerland
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Every bar will play it, in French

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

Will Origi get that joy against us? It is what it is, inspirational performance on the night. Nothing more to say…

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

On the 1st Paul, cheap holiday but actually I might fly direct to Madrid must be cheaper,,it’s 750 quid from Edinburgh already ,,normally 50 quid.

paul
paul
4 years ago

But i think you could be right about re-building morale and momentum, they’re in the CL final ffs, they might actually finally get to bust their collective nut after four years of dry humping

paul
paul
4 years ago

I watched Tintin’s post match in disbelief, the guy must have xanax for blood! Demeanour of someone who’d just qualified against non-league oppo for fifth round of FA cup – weird AF!

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Cabspur

Do you mean tonight or on the 1st Cab? What’s happening in Turkey, other than election rigging?

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago
Reply to  Cabspur

I’m flying back from Turkey and arrive back at Edinburgh at 1.30 am ,my brother lives in Spain so is looking for tickets from mates.

legoverlassreinvented
legoverlassreinvented
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

You are right Paul. This team was broken and this result has totally rebuilt the morale and momentum. They will get a massive turnout for the Everton match now and who knows perhaps it will convince the likes of Toby to think again. I am not sure about Eriksen as I think he has already made the decision to leave and his after match comments were not those of someone who to me feels committed to the club. The question is if the impossible happens and we beat Liverpool will Pooch think that is then the perfect time to leave. He could walk into any job then anywhere and I think he may well choose to wave goodbye to Levy and ENIC.

R0nan1882
R0nan1882
4 years ago
Reply to  TheBoyHotspur

Berserker mayhem

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Also it would drop Levy right in the shit.No one deserves it more.

paul
paul
4 years ago

You know what if we somehow manage to win the CL and Poch leaves along with half the players it would almost be worth it to achieve the one thing ARSE could never do!

Eleventstonedidiots
Eleventstonedidiots
4 years ago

Back this manager Levy you knucklehead

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

Ah! I’ve had yank studio pundits

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Replayed the studio reaction.

paul
paul
4 years ago

Could this result and Poch’s proper show of emotion at the end prove to be some sort of catalyst? We’ve only gone and matched pooh’s result from last night and we did it away – a lot to draw on and it’s just one match (hopium pipe now firmly being toked)

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

You’re kidding right?

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago

Just seen Glenda having another heart attack.

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

Yeah but unfortunately i have to stay in France that day. Hotel better have super fackin fast wifi!

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

You’re halfway there then.

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Cabspur

I arrive in fackin France that day ?

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago

Anyone thinking of going??

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

Even a broken clock is right twice a day! He has got bloody quick fee tho.

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Good point.

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago
Reply to  James McKevitt

Total legend ,really actually means something.

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago
Reply to  East Stand

I’ve been critical of Moura as well,but always maintained he has pace,quick feet and can get up well for a little guy.His problem has mostly been that final ball.Well he nailed it tonight,well done to him.

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  East Stand

He won’t get that kind of joy against pooh but hey i’ll take it tonight, total legend!

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

It shows what it means to him, gotta love that. This season has been testing for him working under Baldy, it all came out there!!

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Spurs est1882

in one final match?

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago
Reply to  James McKevitt

Bless him, the bloke genuinely feels it. Fuck, who doesn’t want a manager that cries with the fans with joy? Love him to bits!

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  East Stand

CoCo’s back!!

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

Nor Dier.

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago

Proof that Lorente’s best role is as a late sub!

Spurs est1882
Spurs est1882
4 years ago

Ooh right. Sorry. Thought you meant rest them for next game. Let’s hope Liverpool burn out trying to win league

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago
Reply to  Eddie

Who else have we got?

East Stand
East Stand
4 years ago

Moura has made me eat my words, bloody ledge now isn’t he!!

Al
Al
4 years ago

The problems are still the problems. Ajax were naive as hell and unlucky. But oh my was that still some second half performance. Loose, stressful, unbearable but we kept going. Pochettino, mister, you break my heart. You are a legend whatever happens from here. Thank you.

R0nan1882
R0nan1882
4 years ago

Fucker collapsed em, now for klopp

Eddie
Eddie
4 years ago

I think everyone on here thought the worst when we went in 2-0 down at halftime.But credit the lads,it wasn’t pretty but we did it.However this game once more showed us those players who just aren’t good enough.Agreed Trippier and Wanyama should not get anywhere near the final team.

paul
paul
4 years ago

BIG save from Hugo and just re-watched Moura’s second, that was a very very good goal, ludicrously quick feet

legoverlassreinvented
legoverlassreinvented
4 years ago
Reply to  Spurs est1882

By my reckoning after Everton they have a break until the CL final in June

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  James McKevitt

Yeah he totally lost it, nice to see actually.

Lilywhite without the II
Lilywhite without the II
4 years ago

Lorente isn’t a striker, just a holderupier…..but tonight he got it right

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

Poch in tears.

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

That spurred him on.

Eleventstonedidiots
Eleventstonedidiots
4 years ago

Some idiot suggest taking Moura off at half time…

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Limerick AL.

Yeah imagine being there for that. I bet a few fucked it off at HT!!

paul
paul
4 years ago

It was still a mistake to hook Rose! Llorente actually did very very well and Ali i thought played well tonight. Sonny was awful and Eriksen similar. Sissy was a fucking machine pretty much as always now! Moura? Jesus christ, mOurs!

Limerick AL.
Limerick AL.
4 years ago

Well Done Lads. What a night to be in Amsterdam. The Fans deserve it.

Spurs est1882
Spurs est1882
4 years ago

What game you resting them for after Everton? Only 2 games left.

Lilywhite without the II
Lilywhite without the II
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

or get through it…?

legoverlassreinvented
legoverlassreinvented
4 years ago

I have no words to describe what I just saw. Moura …. wow..just wow. Llorente made a huge difference. Even Lamela added some extra bite and energy. When Pooch hooked Rose off for Davies I screamed nooooooooooooooooooooo Rose looked right up for this but now.. we can hopefully smash Everton secure CL next year and then rest our squad to get fit for a CL f88king final…. please do not play Trippier against Liverpool or Wanyama.

paul
paul
4 years ago

We all need to be extra extra negative at the start of the final, it’s the only way we’re going to win it !

paul
paul
4 years ago

I honestly don’t think a single spurs fan worldwide saw that second half performance coming or even as being possible, extraordinary! Just goes to show you that at this level when so much is at stake what one single goal can do for one side’s confidence and the nerves of the opposition. Un be fuckin lievable

Lilywhite without the II
Lilywhite without the II
4 years ago

I wish I didn’t despise ENIC so much, it ruins the ride…..well done lads, amazing second half..

paul
paul
4 years ago

HA!

Eleventstonedidiots
Eleventstonedidiots
4 years ago

I feel for Hoddles ticker

paul
paul
4 years ago

Well fuck me, just absolutely fuck me sideways.

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

Your negativity helped, as did mine.

Spurs est1882
Spurs est1882
4 years ago

Fuck me! Does this price gazza conspiracy?

Limerick AL.
Limerick AL.
4 years ago

I dont know whether to cry or vomit . Unbelievable.

Anonymous
Anonymous
4 years ago
Reply to  Sid Trotter

Yessy

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

For the fans, brill, they deserve it.

Lord Croker (Ex Tory voter)
Lord Croker (Ex Tory voter)
4 years ago

Well so much for my negativity and moaning it’s been emotional. I never saw that coming.

Lilywhite without the II
Lilywhite without the II
4 years ago

I love you Poch….

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

Liverpools name on the trophy.

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago

Ha ha ha

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

What just happo?

TheBoyHotspur
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

Mother of all gods

paul
paul
4 years ago

OH MY GOD!!!!

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

You called it.

Stephen Miller (formerly B.C.)
Stephen Miller (formerly B.C.)
4 years ago

Fukking wow.

James McKevitt
James McKevitt
4 years ago

Forget all I said earlier.

Scandal
Scandal
4 years ago

Goal!

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago

Well, we played with pride, thats all I wanted, a bit of belief. Good try boys

Limerick AL.
Limerick AL.
4 years ago

I want a Penalty.

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago

Davies is a cunt.

paul
paul
4 years ago

terrible terrible mistake to take rose off

Scandal
Scandal
4 years ago

5mins ET

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago

Feck if we score, I’m going to lace the Ovaltine

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago
Reply to  Sid Trotter

Dying

paul
paul
4 years ago

daniel – good good, just enough

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago

ah fuck this’ll kill me

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

aint that the truth

Spurs est1882
Spurs est1882
4 years ago

Liverpool must be watching this planning their open top bus route, both teams look beatable to any half decent side.

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Sid Trotter

poch has form for hooking him when he’s riled up but playing great

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago
Reply to  paul

agreed

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago

Davies, great contribution. Prick

paul
paul
4 years ago

Absolute mistake to take rose off

paul
paul
4 years ago

Sonny has been poor af for us tonight, why davies ffs?!?!?

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago

8 mins, just 1 goal. Who is the God of footie?

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago

What Davies???

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago

Davies – feck.

paul
paul
4 years ago

Come on coco, i know i coated you off earlier but!

Sid Trotter
Sid Trotter
4 years ago
Reply to  Cabspur

good

Cabspur
Cabspur
4 years ago

Pammy on

Spurs est1882
Spurs est1882
4 years ago

This game will be all about spectacle we won’t get the winner but will look like we might.

paul
paul
4 years ago
Reply to  Cabspur

He’s a carnage machine when he gets a head of steam up

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