Fantastic result for Spurs this weekend, a much needed confidence boost and more importantly some points on the board.
Lets start from the beginning Spurs looked nervous, lacked confidence and players looked as if they didn't quite know where the other players were going to be. A few mistakes that probably gifted Wolves into good areas of the pitch.
Lucky Spurs had Brad Friedal on hand to make a very good save and Wolves lacked the ability to finish or produce the final ball in the 1st half. The game could have been totally different. This gave Spurs the ability to grow into the game and an opportunity for the players to get to grips on their roles and responsibilities.
In the 2nd half Spurs still looked nervous but then Spurs had that extra bit of class to produce the final ball and finish the opportunities. Adebayor showed why Harry wanted him in the Spurs team, Adebayor calmly took the ball around the keeper and calmly slotted into the net, for his goal. A player who has now scored on his debut for Arsenal, City and Spurs, hopefully plenty more goals to come. Defoe looked more comfortable in a 2 man attack and showed why Harry thinks he has a big season ahead, always looking to link with Adebayor and for his goal he made a very good run and knew what he needed to do get the ball into the back of the net, Shoot across goal and keep it on target. Hopefully this will be a partnership that can grow in games to come and fire Spurs up the table.
In those last 20 minutes, Wolves looked like they were chasing shadows and Spurs looked like a team full of confidence. Amazing what 2 goals can do for you, Spurs now need to take that confidence into the coming games and produce the last 20 minutes from the start of games.
It has to be said that Scott Parker seemed to want to be involved in everything which is a huge positive for Spurs and Ledley King looked as if he hadn't been away, Ledley has to be admired for his ability and confidence he brings to the team in every game he plays.
What's next?
A trip to PAOK in the Europa League and then Liverpool at home. PAOK should certainly be an opportunity for Harry to play Pav, Dos Santos, Livermore, Bassong and Gomes. Maybe the likes of Falque should be given an opportunity as well? I think Harry is right to consider leaving behind players he expects to play on Sunday against Liverpool. Travel on Tuesday to Greece, Play on Thursday, Travel back Friday and then play on Sunday certainly would take it's toll on most players.
You may think I am not interested in the Europa League, but I would certainly like to win the Europa League but also would like Champions League football again. Spurs have a squad of players and we are not talking about a team of kids, we have strength in depth to put out international players for the Europa League who have a point to prove.
I am predicting a 2-1 win at PAOK and my prediction for Liverpool will be blogged on Friday.
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