Kingsland Codger Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Any suggestions of pubs that allow both sets of supporters? Meeting a Spurs fan before the game The Platform Tavern down at Town Quay usually has a fair number of away fans. It's a real ale pub and often has live music - not a typical pub but good food and different beers.
Tomobz Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Lloyds or the Angle are a good bet if a bit busy If that is meant to say The Angel, I would strongly suggest you don't take an away supporter there. Just stick to Weatherspoons, can't go wrong.
SuperMikey Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Don't know about this season, it hasn't been open much. Last season the KA had to screen off the back yard and ran a strict 'door policy' (show your tkt, home fans only) for certain games as and when directed by the police - Spurs was one of the games that was home fans only. If he doesn't have a home tkt prob best avoid the KA? Only been into the KA once this season and don't walk past it on my way to the ground anymore so not sure if it's open - imagine it will be for Spurs though. Packed house at SMS on the last weekend before Xmas...they'll turn a nice profit. As for whether he'd get in, he can always nip up to the bus stop and hop over the railing if they stop him at the door. Or come drink round the corner at the Kingsland.
suewhistle Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 The Platform Tavern down at Town Quay usually has a fair number of away fans. It's a real ale pub and often has live music - not a typical pub but good food and different beers. I'd second that, and I've seen plenty of away fans in there: doesn't even raise an eyebrow amongst the (generally) older demographic of old codgers.;-) Various pubs in the Bedford place area and at St.Denys (The Junction etc.) with a walk along the river to follow.
david in sweden Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 poor Spurs:( ....they've got TWO of their players injured. Is that comment building up to an excuse for when they lose, I wonder ? but they still have £80 million-worth of talent in their squad - don't they ? How many have we had out injured in the last month?
nta786 Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Not sure why we would play Osvaldo; anonymous at Newcastle and has yet to integrate into our playing style. I would go with the same team in the latter part at Newcastle with Lambert, Davis and lallana behind JRod as his pace will terrify Spurs CBs I'm not too fussed whether Osvaldo or Lambert plays, but like others, I'd like to see him start and try to adapt to our style of play and the Premier League. Also, theres a reason why I said bring Lambert on if Osvaldo isn't playing well. Paul Merson and Jamie Redknapp are predicting us to win 2-1 :-P Redknapp even thinks Osvaldo will score first! Weird how AVB getting sacked has changed the whole perception of this game. I'd rather be the underdog :-P
Saint Fan CaM Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 This game has got draw written all over it. Again.
dubai_phil Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Bound to start with Osvaldo. Busy period coming up with a lot of games in a short space of time, and the chance the Dani will pick up a ban for St James' Park so allows some rotation of the strikers if SRL gets a rest up first one in.
Saint Charlie Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Couldnt see Osvaldo in the OS training gallery. Main thing is I hope Fonte is fit to start.
pingwing Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 If that is meant to say The Angel, I would strongly suggest you don't take an away supporter there. Just stick to Weatherspoons, can't go wrong. Classic auto correct, last time I went in there was a fair few hull fans, probably wouldn't be all that much bother unless it's one loud mouth spurs fan
VectisSaint Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Couldnt see Osvaldo in the OS training gallery. Main thing is I hope Fonte is fit to start. Looks like Guly is nearly ready though...
DT Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 How will anyone know you are with a Spurs fan unless he chooses to make himself publicly known as such? The Spurs fan will be the one with his knuckles dragging on the floor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Griffo Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Classic auto correct, last time I went in there was a fair few hull fans, probably wouldn't be all that much bother unless it's one loud mouth spurs fan I find that hard to believe.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Looks like Guly is nearly ready though... Hopefully back for his 2 year anniversary
Charlie Wayman Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Guess which twit went to the match today? No prizes, got effing soaked as well. Place was absolutely deserted but then it was Spurs so no clues there. Thought I'd share this story to give you all a laugh on a sodden miserable day
lifeintheslowlane Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Guess which twit went to the match today? No prizes, got effing soaked as well. Place was absolutely deserted but then it was Spurs so no clues there. Thought I'd share this story to give you all a laugh on a sodden miserable day Don't worry I expect hundreds more made the same mistake...oh um, no they didn't did they.
Rasiak-9- Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Whats the rain like down there? I'm in London and its really coming down. Genuinely quite concerned as there really couldn't be a better time to play Spurs with their swathe of injuries and suspensions.
Window Cleaner Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Whats the rain like down there? I'm in London and its really coming down. Genuinely quite concerned as there really couldn't be a better time to play Spurs with their swathe of injuries and suspensions. there is better time...one when we don't have Gazza in goal.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Whats the rain like down there? I'm in London and its really coming down. Genuinely quite concerned as there really couldn't be a better time to play Spurs with their swathe of injuries and suspensions. Games never get called off for rain at St Mary's.
DuncanRG Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 2 clubs in turmoil in a row, could work in our favour, could be the opposite. Will it be a reaction for Sherwood this time? If he loses then any hope of the job has gone. I think it'll be a draw. With our first team I think we'd have won, but we're too weak at the back right now. If Mackay goes before the boxing day game, I think we can go there and win. 4 points from the 2 would be great anyway. It depends. I'd rather play Cardiff under Mackay or a caretaker than a new permanent manager, who normally gives the team a boot up the arse in the first couple of games.
VectisSaint Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Guess which twit went to the match today? No prizes, got effing soaked as well. Place was absolutely deserted but then it was Spurs so no clues there. Thought I'd share this story to give you all a laugh on a sodden miserable day 2 days early, Arsenal playing Monday aren't they? :-)
Dalek2003 Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 2 days early, Arsenal playing Monday aren't they? :-) Cheer yourself up by looking at the Division 4 League table
Whitey Grandad Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Games never get called off for rain at St Mary's. Oh what have you done!
tisspahars Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Couldnt see Osvaldo in the OS training gallery. Main thing is I hope Fonte is fit to start. Can't see Osvaldo either - and unless someone can correct me I can't EVER remember seeing a high profile player absent from the training gallery and then be in the starting eleven. No Osvaldo tomorrow (nap).
nta786 Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Can't see Osvaldo either - and unless someone can correct me I can't EVER remember seeing a high profile player absent from the training gallery and then be in the starting eleven. No Osvaldo tomorrow (nap). Barnard, time to step up.
JoeShmoe Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 I'd start with JayRod up front, My nan is quicker than Dawson and with the speed we can play at he could tear them a new one Play a slower less mobile striker plays into their hands
SNSUN Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Is four or more points from our next two games unlikely? I can actually see us beating both Spurs and Cardiff but at the same time our form hasn't been great of late and we still have the injury problems. A win tomorrow would be huge, not because we'd go above Spurs (though that would be some achievement) but because it would keep us within touching distance of the top 6. Draw or lose and we could enter a mid-table fracas between us, Swansea and (surprisingly) Stoke. SNSUN Predictions: I think a draw is most likely; Conditions won't favour good football so it'll probably be scrappy game. Gazzaniga will be man of the match (because most of the shots he'd normally miss will be blown into his hands by the wind) and Pochettino will do his first post-match interview in English, because his interpreter has fallen ill.
Appy Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 Games never get called off for rain at St Mary's. November 2005 is the only one I can remember against Palace.
Lighthouse Posted 21 December, 2013 Author Posted 21 December, 2013 November 2005 is the only one I can remember against Palace. Don't I just know it. I was a student earning minimum wage in a Little Chef at the time. Was one of about 4 games I could afford to go to each season and I spent £40 on a return train ticket to Southampton, only for it to get called off.
Saints Warrior Posted 21 December, 2013 Posted 21 December, 2013 I cant make this game so think a 1-0 to Saints with us battling most of the game and keeping a high line. Saints will still be underdogs for this game as Spurs have loads of players that can be good on the day just depends on who they play and if they turn up. Otherwise will be happy with game called off!!!
Saint Charlie Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Am I the only person who thinks Adebayor is the striker that would cause the most problems for us?
Saint Garrett Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Am I the only person who thinks Adebayor is the striker that would cause the most problems for us? Im more worried about their attacking midfielders rather than their strikers.
Edmonton Saint Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Feeling very confident today, and if it wasn't for Gazzaclowna in goal I would expect us to record a comfortable 2-0 or 3-0 victory. However given his penchant for not saving anything, think we will win with a nervy 3-2.
John Boy Saint Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Am I the only person who thinks Adebayor is the striker that would cause the most problems for us? I would hope our high line would negate him as on his day he can be very good, but he is also a bit of a lazy bugger when getting back into position. I would just like to see us give someone a real spanking in return for all the hard work we do, and unless Sherwood has waved a magic wand over Spurs the one thing they didn't seem to like v Liverpool last week was being harried and pushed back, but then with a 13:30 kickoff it might be a bit of strange game being at a strange time.
AussieDog Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Horrible feeling that this has 0-0 written all over it..
Window Cleaner Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Horrible feeling that this has 0-0 written all over it.. with Gazza in goal ?? you're optimistic then, we'll need to score more than they do that's all.
Window Cleaner Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Im more worried about their attacking midfielders rather than their strikers. I'm more worried about our goalkeeper than anything they possess.
kwsaint Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Horrible feeling that this has 0-0 written all over it.. Disagree. Their defence vs. our defence. Gonna be 4 - 3 or something like that with Henri Camera scoring a last minute goal.
Colinjb Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 2-1. Jay to score first. 42/1. No better time to play Spurs, just hope our team are fired up.
S-Clarke Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Ah, cool. I've missed that Fox and Jos combo.
Edmonton Saint Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Shocking defence with a clown in goal. Has a defeat written all over it.
NewYorkSaint Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 Fox, Hooiveld. With the exception of Lovren, this is a team we could have fielded a year ago. Nervous.
DG Posted 22 December, 2013 Posted 22 December, 2013 All that optimism just evaporated, awful defence.
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