The all new Tottenham Hotspur Thread 04/05

Guest 2241 · 28-06-2004, 15:12

Don't know why d.boyd had the other one closed, editing the first post would have been easier.

Here are the fixtures for this season
Fixtures

Friendlies
July 2004
A 13 Falkenbergs F. 20:00
A 15 FC Copenhagen F. 20:00
A 17 FC Trollhattan F. 15:00
A 17 Trollhattans IF F. 15:00
A 20 Stevenage Borough F. 19:30
A 24 Hull City F. 15:00
A 25 Sheffield United F. 19:45
A 28 Rangers F. 19:45
A 31 Nottingham Forest F. 15:00
August 2004
A 9 Celtic F. 19:45

Premiership 2004-2005
August 2004
H 14 Liverpool PREM. 15:00
A 21 Newcastle United PREM. 15:00
A 24 West Bromwich Albion PREM. 19:45
H 28 Birmingham City PREM. 15:00
September 2004
H 11 Norwich City PREM. 15:00
A 18 Chelsea PREM. 15:00
H 25 Manchester United PREM. 15:00
October 2004
A 2 Everton PREM. 15:00
A 16 Portsmouth PREM. 15:00
H 23 Bolton Wanderers PREM. 15:00
A 30 Fulham PREM. 15:00
November 2004
H 6 Charlton Athletic PREM. 15:00
H 13 Arsenal PREM. 15:00
A 20 Aston Villa PREM. 15:00
H 27 Middlesbrough PREM. 15:00
December 2004
A 4 Blackburn Rovers PREM. 15:00
A 11 Manchester City PREM. 15:00
H 18 Southampton PREM. 15:00
A 26 Norwich City PREM. 15:00
H 28 Crystal Palace PREM. 15:00
January 2005
H 1 Everton PREM. 15:00
A 3 Manchester United PREM. 15:00
H 15 Chelsea PREM. 15:00
A 22 Crystal Palace PREM. 15:00
February 2005
A 1 Bolton Wanderers PREM. 19:45
H 5 Portsmouth PREM. 15:00
A 12 Charlton Athletic PREM. 15:00
H 26 Fulham PREM. 15:00
March 2005
A 5 Southampton PREM. 15:00
H 19 Manchester City PREM. 15:00
April 2005
A 2 Birmingham City PREM. 15:00
H 9 Newcastle United PREM. 15:00
A 16 Liverpool PREM. 15:00
H 20 West Bromwich Albion PREM. 19:45
A 23 Arsenal PREM. 15:00
H 30 Aston Villa PREM. 15:00
May 2005
A 7 Middlesbrough PREM. 15:00
H 14 Blackburn Rovers PREM. 15:00

While I'm here, when does everyone think Santini will arrive, he could come this week.

As I say every year, this season, I think we've got some good prospects.

Guest 2172 · 28-06-2004, 15:40

His contract starts on 1st July, so I reckon Thursday

Guest 2241 · 28-06-2004, 16:21

hehe, but they also said he'd be there if France didn't get to the semi's which would have been on wednesday. Nothing to stop him coming earlier, even if it's just a press conference

mjb1975 · 28-06-2004, 16:32

Ooh, a nice new thread!

Yep, I would've thought he'll be here by Thursday - possibly earlier.

So, who's joining before the start of the season?!

Guest 20043 · 28-06-2004, 16:59

Is Prostiga still a spurs player ?

mjb1975 · 28-06-2004, 17:14

Oh yes indeedy!

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I'm looking forward to ol' Helder getting a much bigger role this coming season. I really hope he forms an important part of Santini's plans. Dunno about a front *two* but hope he stays put.

Good times are on their way...

...hopefully

Mr M0by · 28-06-2004, 18:32

Really really looking forward to this season. I'll be there for the opening game, cheering on Jacques Blue & White Army.

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Originally Posted by camaj

Don't know why d.boyd had the other one closed, editing the first post would have been easier.

I don't think you can edit thread titles once they're as old as that one was.

mjb1975 · 28-06-2004, 19:40

Seems nice to start a fresh one anyway - a new beginning at the club so why not?!

Guest 23243 · 28-06-2004, 20:06

i read an interesting article in the daily mail about only if spurs had waited until after euro 2004 to pick up a manager, their are some good managers available now like trappatoni, the greek manager, rudi voeller, do you guys think santini is good, or do you wish you had waited?

Guest 2705 · 28-06-2004, 20:12

I'll be around for every home match if anyone fancies a few jars beforehand!

Guest 2705 · 28-06-2004, 20:18

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Originally Posted by pete2000

i read an interesting article in the daily mail about only if spurs had waited until after euro 2004 to pick up a manager, their are some good managers available now like trappatoni, the greek manager, rudi voeller, do you guys think santini is good, or do you wish you had waited?

I wouldn't wipe me backside on that rag, especially after their last anti spurs rant about "why oh why did Santini go there".....they're so anti spurs it's an embarassment.

Anyway, back to the point, prior to us appointing him if you'd asked me(or anyone else for that matter) who I thought the best manager around was, and who I'd most like then the answer would have been Santini.....and I don't see why EURO'04 should change that sentiment. The gooner rag just want to try their best to wee on our fire and to be honest their just making their sports coverage into a laughing stock. I don't think there is one pundit that wasn't shocked that a manager of his reputation would choose us.
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.....however, what I'd also add is that I actually think that Frank Arneson is a bigger and vastly more important signing.

mjb1975 · 28-06-2004, 20:38

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Originally Posted by t@xman

.....however, what I'd also add is that I actually think that Frank Arneson is a bigger and vastly more important signing.

Yup, indeedy.

Tbh, I'm more than happy with Santini (not forgetting Martin Jol - assistant manager) and am looking forward to the new season.

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Originally Posted by pete2000

i read an interesting article in the daily mail about only if spurs had waited until after euro 2004 to pick up a manager, their are some good managers available now like trappatoni, the greek manager, rudi voeller, do you guys think santini is good, or do you wish you had waited?

Tbh, aside from Otto Reighal (sp?) the Greek manager, none of those have hardly set the Euro's alight. Sure, I'm sure they're good managers, but Voeller and Trap both took their teams out in the group stages.

edit - I may be being pedantic Camaj, but could you correct the Hotspur spelling in the thread title? Extremely pedantic I know, sorry!

d.boyd1uk · 28-06-2004, 21:31

Molby backing for Arnesen

"Make no mistake, if Frank rings AC Milan or any other big club, they take his call right away and that has got to be a massive thing for Spurs. They have got a real class act."

Guest 2241 · 28-06-2004, 21:49

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Originally Posted by mjb1975

edit - I may be being pedantic Camaj, but could you correct the Hotspur spelling in the thread title? Extremely pedantic I know, sorry!

Why's mine wrong?

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I don't think you can edit thread titles once they're as old as that one was.

You can edit a post at anytime. Although the thread in question was only started late last night

We could have got someone else after Euro2004 but frankly I wouldn't want any of the ones available and the Greek bloke is probably going to stay in charge. It wouldn't have made a difference because we got the man we wanted. The only manager I'd want is Marhino or O'neil if it wasn't Santini

d.boyd1uk · 28-06-2004, 21:59

I wanted the other one closed as a few Liverpool fans came in insulting and spoiling the thread, just wait till August 14th

mjb1975 · 29-06-2004, 08:20

I'm sure it said 'Hotspurs' last night - now it doesn't!

No bother - let us all look forward to the coming weeks. It's very exciting!

Guest 16633 · 29-06-2004, 17:39

Theres no press conference planned for this week so it must be next week Santini and Arsenen are revealed to the media.

I dont know how much truth is involved but rumours are saying Joe Cole and Geremi possibly on their way to the lane... Geremi rated at 50:50 and Joe Cole said to be revealed soon

Guest 2705 · 29-06-2004, 17:42

You been spending to much time at Topspurs and GGnet!

mjb1975 · 29-06-2004, 21:51

Yup - I've seem some right corkers on some of the fan sites recently. Some simply must be 'jokes' but others are just a step to far.

In a way, I really don't care about rumours - you KNOW we always just suddenly announce a new signing. No speculation, no nothing. I'll just be happy to wait and see what happens between now and the Liddypool match.

Guest 11713 · 30-06-2004, 13:41

I'm not sure Postiga will be around for much longer. May not be happy playing in the reserves.

We shall see how he does tonight...if he gets off the bench!