An important night for various reasons – most important of all, tonight we remember Bobby Moore. I simply was not old enough to see him in his playing days, but by all accounts he was a true West Ham player and a gentleman with it and we should remember those. After some favourable results over the weekend, 3 points will open a nice gap between us and the bottom, which may otherwise close in on us over March. And finally, it’s Spurs for crying out loud, those whining brats from North London who have a superiority complex only usually found in North Korea.
Team wise, I believe all are fit and ready. I’ve stated to a Spurs fan that if Jarvis plays, we will win, if he doesn’t we won’t. I still don’t understand why some fans appear to dislike the player – he is our most dangerous outlet and after Joe Cole our most creative. His service into the middle is crucial and I think Big Andy could give Dawson etc a bit of a time.
Obviously from the Spurs point of view, there is one major threat who needs no introduction.
(image: http://www.zimbio.com/Gareth+Bale/articles/72puCbEY8Mz/Gareth+Bale)
It may sicken me to say it but he is an excellent player and frankly far too good to be playing for them. It is important we nullify him and not give away stupid free kicks around the area. We also need to keep an eye on Lennon as well, his final ball has improved of late and his pace can give us trouble.
I’d set up something like this….but let’s face it, Nolan ain’t going to be dropped…Taylor tosupport Pogo with Bale and Noble to do likewise on with Obi...Diame to push us forward.
Jussi
Obi – Tomkins – Reid – Pogatetz
Noble – Diame – Taylor
J Cole – Carroll – Jarvis
Bench: Spiegel, Nolan, Collins, Demel, C Cole, Vaz Te and O’Neill
Anyway, let’s see what tonight brings, Big Sam must know what this one means to the fans, let’s hope we turn up and give as good as we get, come on you Irons!