Tiresias Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 53 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: As has been said by others, if Botman is physically ready to go (signed off as such by Bunce), but the concern is match fitness then I don't see how that does not apply to Kelly, who has only played one full game six weeks ago (West Ham 2-0 loss) and other than that only had two extra time substitute appearances since September 21st. They're both going to be rusty as hell, which is a major worry in itself. I can't see him starting Botman, but i also kinda think an inanimate pole is better than Kelly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Was fairly obvious from the presser that he’d play, tbf. Howe was surprisingly open. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Welcome back sir!! 60-70 mins. Spurs attack looks decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Was expecting Arsenal over this game, but always thought he'd start 1 of the 2 games. The work behind thr scenes for his comeback has been huge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, Rich said: Was fairly obvious from the presser that he’d play, tbf. Howe was surprisingly open. Didn't watch, but heard that. Still, it's a big move. Shows a lot of confidence from both sides. Not so much in Kelly, mind. Exciting, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, 80 said: Didn't watch, but heard that. Still, it's a big move. Shows a lot of confidence from both sides. Not so much in Kelly, mind. Exciting, though. Hopefully banking on being 4-0 up at HT and able to give him a breather so he can play at Arsenal an’ all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Interesting to see how the Botman Burn partnership works. Seeing as Burn has arguably been our best CD this season it could be Schar who ends up the odd one out if they click. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 On 02/01/2025 at 21:07, Weznufc said: No chance he plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 10 minutes ago, KaKa said: 🙈how wrong was I 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 27 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Interesting to see how the Botman Burn partnership works. Seeing as Burn has arguably been our best CD this season it could be Schar who ends up the odd one out if they click. Given Botman is coming in cold, I would think Burn will be shifted to the right. Would be asking a lot for Botman to come in cold and play out of position as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 This goes pear shaped for him, Howe may have some questions to answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 10 minutes ago, wyn davies said: This goes pear shaped for him, Howe may have some questions to answer. Give over man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 9 minutes ago, wyn davies said: This goes pear shaped for him, Howe may have some questions to answer. Hes played 3 games for the u21s. But yes lets get angry at Howe for some reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Bunce will have okayed him starting, these decisions are no longer ‘on Howe’ (when they go wrong). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 11 minutes ago, wyn davies said: This goes pear shaped for him, Howe may have some questions to answer. Bunce you mean..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 11 minutes ago, TRon said: Given Botman is coming in cold, I would think Burn will be shifted to the right. Would be asking a lot for Botman to come in cold and play out of position as well. How cold is he ? Eddie says he's had 3 games and depending on the intensity of those plus that of the training will have helped make the decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, madras said: How cold is he ? Eddie says he's had 3 games and depending on the intensity of those plus that of the training will have helped make the decision. I just assume playing U-21 football is a lot different to a full pelt Premier league game. But Eddie's not the type to take chances so yeah, I guess he must be pretty confident Sven is ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: Bunce will have okayed him starting, these decisions are no longer ‘on Howe’ (when they go wrong). That's going to fuck with some people's heads. "Ultimately Howes the manager and he's responsible". I've already found them a way out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 6 minutes ago, STM said: That's going to fuck with some people's heads. "Ultimately Howes the manager and he's responsible". I've already found them a way out. Well you do have to start asking if he's the man for the job if his team selections are so heavily dictated by the expertise of staff dedicated to the fitness of players. But hey. Don't shoot the questioner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just up off nights. Checks team news. Get the fuck in. Welcome back, you beast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Really exciting event about to unfold, yet some can't help displaying negativity. Genuinely perplexes me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 6 minutes ago, Holloway said: Really exciting event about to unfold, yet some can't help displaying negativity. Genuinely perplexes me Questions, mate. Just questions. Enjoy the game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Caught cold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Most likely he will be rusty for awhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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