The Derby on Sunday
posted by The Blue Devil @ 10:17 AM
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Sunday, December 06, 2020
Lakenheath Old Boys
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Seventy minutes in and Leicester are still struggling to put Sheffield United away.
As it stands, Leeds have been pushed down into 14th now, but we're still eight points off the relegation zone. That said, Burnley in 18th do have a match in hand on us, so we can't be complacent. We need a win against the Hammers on Friday for sure.
Leicester are pouring the pressure on the Sheffield United goal now. The Blades are just trying to hang on to this point, which would only be their second this season.
Wahay! Jamie Vardy has popped up with a 90th minute winner for Leicester! Everything is going just swimmingly this morning. Sheffield United stuck on the bottom with one point from 11.
So, as they often do, Leicester have stolen all three points. That jumps them up to fourth again and pushes the two Manchester clubs down to fifth and sixth, although both have games in hand.
The team news out of North London this morning:
Tottenham Hostspur (4-3-3): Lloris; Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon; Sissoko, Hojbjerg, Lo Celso; Bergwijn, Kane Son. Subs: Hart, Rodon, Davies, Winks, Moura, Bale, Vinicius.
Arsenal (4-3-3): Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey, Saka; Willian, Lacazette, Aubameyang. Subs: Runarsson, Mustafi, Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Ceballos, Willock, Nketiah.
Poor man, poor man, poor man: Martin Atkinson (Drighlington)
Good morning,. Bob. I'm sure you're delighted with the results this morning and the Blades being lured in to a false sense of security that they thought they would get a pount . Bottom with a point in eleven matches where they belong
The coverage for the North London Derby has begun
Hey Boys
I am here for the big match
When is Bale going to get a start!
First match today with fans, albeit a Spursy mob
Good morning, Dave. He should be starting at least some matches.
We're just about set for this one now.
Morning, boys - great to have you on board for this one. Any predictions?
Steve will want a win because it's the North London Derby and to prevent Spurs going back on top
We are off
It's amazing how loud 2,000 fans can sound. So much for "limited singing."
They're off from SFL 2.0
I'm predicting that Spurs win by a goal in a competitive Derby
Early free kick chance for Spurs now - Kane upended by Xhaka Khan.
Xakha Khan with a tough foul on Harry Kane
Dier appears to be eyeing a shot on goal here. Well over the top.
That free kick was really Dier
Useless free kick
Bob must feel the Blades are where they belong with a point in eleven matches. That's where they belong and they're really being put to the sword
Dave, delighted with the great news for you and Kathy
I missed that challenge but according to La Cazette Harry Kane was Abel to commit a foul
All the signs indicate that Spurs should walk this.....so Gunners to win
The Arsenal free kick is cleared out now and then Saka has a go but is well wide and high of the mark.
Poor free kick from Willian then a long range shot from Saka was taken as if he was tryin g to hit some of the Spurs fans
I still hate all this computer watching.... everything is delayed!
Went to watch the match upstairs with Tom and his Xbox is over a minute behind my computer which is behind 5Live!
I have to miss much of the second half!
Totally agree, Dave - if we're supposed to pay extra, we should at least get decent coverage.
The Gunners have done most of the early attacking . They need to score to force Jose to change his tactics
Absolutely, David - Jose is cynical to the bone.
I agree too. They should refund me part of my fees if They're going to lag behind
I was reading La Cazette and read the latest report stating that Hoyberg is getting away with bloody murder. Are they correct?
What's happened to Lee Dixon - Arlo seems to be partnered with Le Sox every weekend now.
It's not party time as a long range shot from Partey is well wide
Was Lee sacked?
I suppose the one advantage of the new system is that we're able to watch every match if we have time for it. I realized yesterday morning when I woke up at 7am, that I had 10 hours of footer ahead of me! Cor!
Sonaldo with a great goal
BEST EVER according to Bloody Arlo!
GOAL! Sonaldo curls in a corker!
Spuds 1-0 up!
GOAL !!!! WHAT A GOAL FROM NUMBER ONE SON. ON A RARE ATTACK NUMBER ONER SON WITH A LONG RANGE SHOT CURLED IN THE UPPER 90
That's why you need to shoot!
Are you watching United!!!1
Son has scored more goals that Arsenal!
That's Mourinho's Spurs team to a tee. They've played really deep for fifteen minutes, then they spring a quick break and have two players - Kane and Son - who have the quality to produce something like that. I don't like it.
That was a classic counter. A gunners cross was twice headed away then Harry Kane and Abel to find NUmber One Son who went on a run then curled that shot in the upper 90
The danger now for Arsenal is that as they push for an equalizer they're always capable of springing the same kind of break.
Harry Kane and Abel to add to his league leading assists as is Number One son with his league leading scoring
Of course, I would rather Spurs win the league than Liverpool
Just a shame Jose is involved
United are so bad but not that far off!!
United are FIVE points behind Spurs with a game in hand vs Burnley
Jose will have his players park the bus with two banks of four basically eliminating any entertainment from the match
Saka with a chance... bad touch!!
As poor as United have been this season they may be in a good position to finish third again
I can't believe Arsenal are in 15th.
I like how Liverpool play better. They don't park the bus at home like Spurs are doing. Spurs are just a slightly better Leicester City.
In other sports news, the" Voice of Golf", Peter Alliss died at the age of 89 years old
He was great
More of our youth gone
Harry Kane and Abel to have a cross headed out by a defender Holding on
That's sad news, Dave.
I know.... but it is Liverpool
Also, I used to like Klopp but not all he does in complain!
Corner cleared
I'm not familiar with peter but that is sad news
*now
If you ever watched golf....you would know who he was
I don't see the Foxes challenging for the title. Their form has dipped and struggled to defeat the last placed team. Looks like it will be between SPurs, Pool,Citeh, and possibly United
Perhaps Chelsea might be in it , but I think they will fade away
They said yesterday, United had won their first five away games of a season since 1985...that year....United won their first 10 games of the season... Championship almost conceded by everyone....United blow it...finish fourth.... Liverpool win their only double
United accumulated 30 points from their first 10 games and then only 46 from their last 32!!!
That was the beginning of the end for Atkinson. Then came SAF and the rest is history
I reckon that Liverpool, City and Chelsea are the best sides. Spurs will fall away. If they have any injuries to Kane or Son, they have no replacements.
Long range shot from Hoy Berg straight to Jay Leno, who didn't think it was a laughing matter
It's the most interesting title challenge for several seasons. It will be fascinating to see how it unfolds
Useless modern day cross... can't beat the first many by Tierney
Nice run by Party and did well to find Aubama who took to long to shoot and several passes later it's cleared away
Spurs doing nothing at all - You're Playing at Home!
Lo Celso tackles Partey deep in the Gunners half and wins a corner
Jose wants to win the title by grinding out 1-0 wins
Arlo said Spurs were last top in the 1984-85 season . Didn't realize it had been that long
WASTED free kick
STUNS ME
I thought they were top during Leicester's title win
They were their only challengers late but then got pipped to the runners up spot by Arsenal on the last day
Oh - just behind Willian there. Great ball in from Aubama.
Willian has a pass cleared by Hoy berg for a corner
That's right Dave. Sounds like Arlo or whoever is feeding him the info needs to pull their fingers out
Lo Celso picks up a yellow card for a nasty one.
Lo Celso booked for a cynical challenge
I read an article in La Cazette that due to a foul just outside the box that Lo Celso should be sent off for a second yellow
Dangerous free kick now given away by Lo Celso, who could have picked up a second yellow there. He'll have to be careful now.
Free kick chance for the Gunners...perhaps take a shot?
The Gazette hits the wall
Lacazette cannons one off the wall for a corner.
I missed the free kick but read in La Cazette that it was deflected for a corner
Short corner... I DON'T GET IT!!
Harry Kane is spending more time in his own half - this is not the way that champions play at home!
Cross from Bellerin about to be gathered by Lloris but headed out for a corner by Harry Kane
Next corner... doesn't beat the first man
Again...I just don't get it!
A minute of stoppage time. SPurs counter
Great pass to Bellerin and he blows the pass
Spurs breaks.... Kane doubles Spurs lead!
Terrible by Bellerin!!
GOAL !!!! HARRY KANE IS ABEL TO PUT SPURS TWO UP WITH A ROCKET IOFF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BAR
Unbelievable! Spurs haven't been in this match for 30 minutes and suddenly Kane scores a second. I hate them!
I have to bugger off now
Talk to you later
I will probably comment during Pool's match
It came on the counter. Lo Celso went on a long run. He passed to Number One Son, who slid a reverse pass to Harry Kane and Abel to score
Spurs tow up at the half with both goals on the counter. Sorry, Steve
Cheers, Dave. Look forward to chatting later .
We're back for the second half. I'm really irritated. Spurs did nothing in the first half and somehow they're 2-0 up. What a load of rubbish.
Free kick for the Gunners now.
Oh - that just needed a touch and it would have been a goal back.
Oh - great cross over from Tierney and Aubama really needed to get over that header. Poor effort from him.
Spurs predictably dropping deep again. Cynical.
Oh - great move there. But no finishing touch from the Arsenal forwards.
Back from a refreshing shower for the remainder of the second half
Arteta probably can't believe that his side are 2-0 down - they've actually played well and have dominated the match.
Despite Spurs's negative tactics the main difference between the two teams ins finishing. Spurs are far more clinical in front of goal than he Gunners who need to start scoring from their chances
It's basically smash and grab tactics
It is - yes, the main difference is that Spurs have Kane and Son, who are in sparkling form. One chance and they score. Can you imagine how many goals we'd score if we had that kind of quality up front? As it is, Patrick has 8 in 11 matches.
Patrick has had an excellent season . This season will be a learning experience for Leeds and after that they should improve to be a top class team
The only matches with fans this weekend have been in London. I wonder where else fans are permitted
It's been an uneventful second half which plays into Little Joe's hands
Little Joe shouting instructions. Is he telling Spurs to have more players behind the ball?
Really irritated by this match.
I read La Cazette and an article stating that Spurs have been getting away with bloody murder. They said Murder on the Little Joe Express
I missed that last Gunners chance. The article in La Cazette read French connection as Lloris di well to turn around a header
I don't blame you, bob. I sympathize with Steve and trying to imagine what he's going through watching this match
I am back... missed no goals
Spurs changes...no Bale sighting... why did you bring him in if you're not going to play him!!
It's Jose being Jose
YIKES! Saka with a nosebleed.
Ben Davies on for Lo Celso so that Spurs are even more defensive than they were if that's possible
LoSol taking his sweet time to get off. Holding pushing him... I hate it that Arsenal would do the same so they can't complain
I wish they'd all stop this damn time wasting crap!
Falling down, writhing, late subbing
Welcome back, Dave. You didn't miss much other than a great save by Lloris from a La Cazette header.
Great sweeper keeping by Jay Leno as he rushes to the halfway line to clear to prevent another Spurs counter. This time off a Gunners corner
Agreed, Dave. Saka was receiving treatment, so it wouldn't have mattered, but they need to start booking players who take too much time going off the field
An attacking switch from Arteta as Eddie is on for Bellerin
Spurs so boring that even Sunshine is taking a nap
Tierney wins a corner off of Aurier
I am not as negative as both of you for Spurs
They lost to Everton in their first game
Dropped two points at home with a last second dubious pen
Dropped two points at home giving away a three goal in the last second
Apart from that, only Chelsea match did they drop points normally
Spurs so defensive that Harry Kane is back heading away a Gunners corner
Cross from Ceballos headed away by Aurier for yet another corner
Spurs is in great form. I am more negative about Jose than Spurs. I don't like the fact that they sit back and defend and only attack on rare counters. I wish they were more fun to watch
Kane coud have scored...offside anyway
Harry Kane and Not Abel to score as he heads a free kick from Number One Son well wide. Both players failed to add to the lead in their categories
Being a bit messy here... eating a Jersey Mike's sub right now
Nice cross from Willian but headed well wide by Saka
Useless effort of a header by Saka
Nice block by Toby from Aubama
PEA with a chance... Arlo screams his name....easily blocked
Should have done better
You're doing better with a sub than most Prem managers!
Boom boom Basil
Lucas Moura on for Number One Son
Cheers, Dave!
No Bale AGAIN
Is it Bale? The same thing happened in Madrid!
In the late match Wolves move above United if they defeat Pool. Who do we root for in that match?
An LOB blogging trio of stoppage time minutes
I would guess a draw then... of course.... I always want Liverpool to lose tho
Hoberg getting so much credit.... for doing nothing really
It's hip to love these boring players
Dave, Jose is making a late stoppage time sub to ruin your day . Yet another defensive switch as Joe Rodon is on for Steve Berg-Wine
Just send Bale to OT
I agree. A draw would suit us. Agreed about Hoy Berg too
Harry Kane and Peter Gabriel down as if hit by a Sledge Hammer
Sky News names Hoy Berg MOTM. I guess he was they key to Spurs boring tactics
I'm back after having grabbed a quick lunch.
Dave, I know that Spurs have been successful but do you enjoy watching them play?
But all the pundits love Hoy Berg, Kante, Rice et al.... so boring
Keane did stuff!!!
Viera did stuff!!
It's over and Cattenaccio Spurs defeat the Gunners 2-0 thanks to two first half counters. Spurs somehow are back on top
Hey Bob,
I don't like how most teams play now
I just read that said that Burnley have a game in hand on your lot... it is against United!
Well, that's going to be a really dispiriting loss for Arsenal. They were the better side for large swaths of the match, but they got nothing.
Spurs on the other side had only two chances in the match and took both of them. Three points for them. I hate modern football.
They were the better side BUT did they create many chances?
MODERN DAY FOOTBALL!!
Keane and Viera sure did more from that position. They actually created chances
And scored goals!
I hope that United will thump Burnley for us.
We would be third if we win that game in hand whenever we play Burnley. Citeh's game in hand is against Villa
No - Arsenal have no cutting edge at all these days. But should teams that just goal-hang be rewarded with titles?
First time fans in at Anfield
Will they bring out the Premier League Trophy in front of them
Yes they sure did. Hoy Berg could be playing all day and all night without scoring
I'm surprised there are fans at Anfield. Aren't there a lot of COVID cases in Liverpool?
I'm off to the shower - I'm filthy. I'll be in and out of the late one.
They are Tier 2
Thanks Dave. I should do my tier research so I know who does and doesn't get fans
Cheers, Bob. Hope both of you will be around for the late one
Wolves given a clap as they came out of the tunnel
Now here comes the Champions....ugh...that hurts to say
YNWA being sung
2000 fans still sounds good
Fans in the Top... none in the stand opposite of the benches
Back for the late match with the fans singing YNWA
So it looks like Liverpool are taking on Coventry
I wonder if the fans are in the KOP end. They should be
And we are off
They're off from Anfield
Gold didn't clash with red when these two played each other in the 70s and 80s
they are in the Kop
Wonder why fans aren't spread out more around the stadium
Drives me nuts David!
cross from Mane cleared for an early Pool corner
I was thinking the same. I didn't go to two matches in September because they put all the fans in one section
Free kick chance for Wolves
Williams in the book very early
Neco Williams booked for a foul just outside the Pool box
shot... over the bar
Free kick from Ruben Neves is inches over
If Kelleher has a good run of games he could become the starting keeper for Ireland
Salah wins a Pool corner
Adama Traore win a Wolves corner
Pool counter off the Wolves corner
Liverpool break.... fails to cross the ball...they go backwards!
I am about to lose my computer to Tom for his Masters Degree test time
Take care boys
TTFN
Nice one touch Pool passing that culminates in a pass from Andy Robertson to Mane who shot over from close range
Back from the shower and checking in with the late match. Wolves are another irritating goal hanger side who don't try to play for long stretches of the match. At least they have the excuse of playing away to the champions today.
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