Match Thread Tottenham Hotspur v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Blue83]

First time in a long time I've felt positive about a new season, here's to hoping!

 

[Yarrgh]

Note to Allan: smash that dirty little f@# Son and then make with the crocodile tears because you're not that type of player. Instant hero status right there.

Note to everyone else: win.

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Hugo Lloris ready for Tottenham to be 'naughty' so Mourinho can win ugly

Hugo Lloris has said talent and team spirit alone may not be enough for Spurs, who kick off their season against an Everton side for whom James Rodríguez is eager to get started

www.theguardian.com

Hide your Gomes'.

 

[john jako]

Can’t wait to absolute batter these head patting tits.

 

[john jako]

I have a feeling Siggurdson or Davies will start and everyone will go mad

Guaranteed some fume about something at 3.30 when the line ups are announced.

 

[BlueDraka]

I predict this:

Pickford
Kenny Keane Mina Digne
Walcott Doucoure Allan Gordon
DCL Richarlison

Lossl, Branthwaite, Coleman, Gomes, James, Iwobi, Kean

That's the team I would go for but probably start with Coleman. That midfield sounds a lot better this season. Be a tough game and I would take s point with a decent performance. COYB!

 

[MercuryBlue88]

Hugo Lloris ready for Tottenham to be 'naughty' so Mourinho can win ugly

Hugo Lloris has said talent and team spirit alone may not be enough for Spurs, who kick off their season against an Everton side for whom James Rodríguez is eager to get started

www.theguardian.com

Hide your Gomes'.

Sounds like Tottenham are ready to boot Richarlison all over the pitch again....

 

[Efctrueblue]

If Allan and Doucoure start i’ll be amazed, but they bloody should!! Even if not 100% they are better than Sig and Davies. All this ‘not up to speed’ is a load of garbage! Get them in!!

 

[BlueDraka]

Still excited to see what formation we put out. Be a bit disappointed if it’s 4-4-2.

Think Carlo will play the 4 in midfield. Would be exciting to see DCL, Richy and Kean up front together. But Carlos Italian frame of mind will see 442 start.

 

[Blue Shoes]

If Allan and Doucoure start i’ll be amazed, but they bloody should!! Even if not 100% they are better than Sig and Davies. All this ‘not up to speed’ is a load of garbage! Get them in!!

Agree, the thing is, nobody is going to be 100% and that goes for all the teams this weekend. Would it be a risk starting a totally new midfield? No, last season we always started a midfield who had years experience with the other players and still didn't know what to do.

James hasn't had a pre-season so I'll understand him not starting, but the other two have so they'll be as fit as anyone, need them creating a partnership as early as possibly.

 

[kev]

I would take s point with a decent performance.

I'd take a crap performance and all three points. Hoping for all three points AND a decent performance.

 

[Blue Shoes]

Think Carlo will play the 4 in midfield. Would be exciting to see DCL, Richy and Kean up front together. But Carlos Italian frame of mind will see 442 start.

4-3-3 with allan, doucoure and gomes/siggurdsson as the further forward off the 3.

Bernard/walcott on one flank, richy on the other. If we were playing 4-3-3 in preseason it doesn't make sense to go back to 4-4-2 if the plan is 4-3-3 for the majority of the season.

 

[Nymzee]

Think Carlo will play the 4 in midfield. Would be exciting to see DCL, Richy and Kean up front together. But Carlos Italian frame of mind will see 442 start.

I mean we played 4-3-3 against Preston so it’s not a guarantee whether he’s Italian or not.

 

[Michael81]

Pickford
Coleman Keane mina Digne
Doucoure Gomes siggy
Walcott DCL Richarlison

II reckon it will be that. I can't see him wanting to change too many in the first game, seeing as they've only just arrived a week ago. Maybe Allan for Doucoure? Then drop the others in as subs through the game, depending on performance

 

[Brennan]

Are we all ready for a battering then ?