We're in the 21st century now: Spurs preview
Spurs fans have the chance to buy a 'beautiful bone china plate, commemorating the marvellous first modern Double victory in 1960-61 by Tottenham Hotspur football club.' We are told the plate 'would make a perfect display in a case or on your wall, or indeed on your mantlepiece!' (I live in an old house and have a mantlepiece, but is it common these days?)
Should you be tempted by this offer and wish to pay out £17 please go to:
Spurs tat
For me, this says all you need to know about Spurs fans. They still think they're one of the top clubs and the moment they lose a match they are all over 606 bemoaning their fate. Win a game or two, however, and they're going to be in the Champions League.
It's true that in the 1960s Spurs were the equivalent of Chelsea or the Salford Red Sox today. I lived in Essex then and there was a genuine base of Spurs supporters who had moved out from East London and went round salivating about Jimmy Greaves. However, they were also the sort of club that attracted glory hunters at school who weren't genuine football supporters (hence never enduring the rubbish served up at New Writtle Street by Chelmsford City) and wanted to boast about 'their' team. Yes, it happened then.
I do rate Martin Jol as a manager. At one time I believe he was at Roda, the Dutch team from Limburg with whom a number of Charlton fans maintain contact after our visit there a few years ago for a pre-season friendly which I greatly enjoyed.
I think that we're in for a tough game tomorrow against the Haringey club and my great fear is that 'Judas' Defoe, spurred on by enquiries about his mother's house, will score for them. Given that Deano probably needs another game in the reserves, Charlton may be largely unchanged. Doubts remain among supporters about Kishishev, but there is not an obvious replacement. El Karkouri, who has been mentioned, is not the same sort of player. However, he may appear in another role as the Herminator reportedly has a groin strain (although Sorondo is also available in that position).
I'm forecasting a 1-1 draw. Don't place any money on it: I usually get it wrong. The six previous matches against Spurs in the Premiership at The Valley have ended in three wins for the Addicks and three wins for Spurs. Just about time for a draw, then.
Should you be tempted by this offer and wish to pay out £17 please go to:
Spurs tat
For me, this says all you need to know about Spurs fans. They still think they're one of the top clubs and the moment they lose a match they are all over 606 bemoaning their fate. Win a game or two, however, and they're going to be in the Champions League.
It's true that in the 1960s Spurs were the equivalent of Chelsea or the Salford Red Sox today. I lived in Essex then and there was a genuine base of Spurs supporters who had moved out from East London and went round salivating about Jimmy Greaves. However, they were also the sort of club that attracted glory hunters at school who weren't genuine football supporters (hence never enduring the rubbish served up at New Writtle Street by Chelmsford City) and wanted to boast about 'their' team. Yes, it happened then.
I do rate Martin Jol as a manager. At one time I believe he was at Roda, the Dutch team from Limburg with whom a number of Charlton fans maintain contact after our visit there a few years ago for a pre-season friendly which I greatly enjoyed.
I think that we're in for a tough game tomorrow against the Haringey club and my great fear is that 'Judas' Defoe, spurred on by enquiries about his mother's house, will score for them. Given that Deano probably needs another game in the reserves, Charlton may be largely unchanged. Doubts remain among supporters about Kishishev, but there is not an obvious replacement. El Karkouri, who has been mentioned, is not the same sort of player. However, he may appear in another role as the Herminator reportedly has a groin strain (although Sorondo is also available in that position).
I'm forecasting a 1-1 draw. Don't place any money on it: I usually get it wrong. The six previous matches against Spurs in the Premiership at The Valley have ended in three wins for the Addicks and three wins for Spurs. Just about time for a draw, then.
posted by Wyn Grant at 7:45 AM
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