**OFFICIAL OMT** Barca vs Tottenham Hotspurs

[Benny_Lad]

Bizarre from us there. That was the half to have a right go and we didn't get going until about 30 mins.

 

[markysimmo]

For their goal, what were we thinking leaving just KWP and Winks back? Where was our usual Sissoko? His power and speed may have just been enough to prevent the goal. Serious set up mistake imo.

and if Rose wasn't going to take the free kick on the other side of the pitch then what the fudge was he doing over there, stupid all round

 

[thfcsteff]

I would, right now, take both half-time scores as full-time score.
I know, genius comments, awards an accolades this way please...

 

[Mikey10]

Disappointing 1st half, but still in with a shout. No way will Inter stay 1-0 down, so we HAVE to score to progress

Inter will win.

So, half time.

Positives: We look quite good and they look vulnerable. This is not over.

Negatives: The goal. And us not being clinical at all.

And Messi still to come on and score.

 

[Spur of the moment]

Come on Tottenham, we can do this. We are creating clear openings, one or two of those is going to lead to a goal. Just need to get a bit tighter at the back.

But, Dier for KWP after 60 mins please. We need more physicality and experience at the back to stop their explosive players taking the game away from us.

 

[markysimmo]

Winks was not good again for me, 3rd game in a row I've really not been impressed, wish we had Dembele tonight

 

[mudshark]

Got to be much braver in the second period and take more risks. Attack them, FFS.

 

[MKSpur]

I'd love Jenas on a home commentary alongside Dawson or something.

I take your Dawson and raise you a Freund.

 

[nayenezgani]

I think we have a goal in us, maybe not two.. Also not entirely sure we can keep them out for the entire second half.

I'm crossing everything though. Need our forwards to lift.

 

[thfcsteff]

Come on Tottenham, we can do this. We are creating clear openings, one or two of those is going to lead to a goal. Just need to get a bit tighter at the back.

But, Dier for KWP after 60 mins please. We need more physicality and experience at the back to stop their explosive players taking the game away from us.

I dunno mate. I'd leave KWP on. He has recovered well and he is starting to get into the game more and more with Rose doing the same the other side. the critical shift might be Dier for Winks. I am worried for Winksy because he is effectively playing a role to accommodate Sissoko's powerful transitions (I wouldn't change that BTW), but if Dier were to come on at this stage (for me) but would be for Winks.Having said that, the "glory" sub will actually be Lamela for Winks with Sissoko sitting as one holding player as we go for it perhaps?

 

[Seedy Ron]

Barca double their clam ratio with one substitution.

 

[scaramanga]

For their goal, what were we thinking leaving just KWP and Winks back? Where was our usual Sissoko? His power and speed may have just been enough to prevent the goal. Serious set up mistake imo.

He was busy passing the ball back to our last man, a young player, at thigh height.

 

[SpurMeUp]

Maybe Poch needs to say to them - go and play without fear, nothing to lose now.

Called it before the game our full backs and midfield are not CL quality. Rose is with games, but he's hardly played. Still winnable, would take an almighty performance this half! Lets do em.

 

[Scoopage]

OMT, it's a brick OMT that's fudged us.[/QUOTE

 

[Rorschach]

Barca double their clam ratio with one substitution.

He has a respect armband on so he must be a nice guy.

 

[Daisuk]

Busquets on. fudge.

 

[MrScottSpur]

Well played Rose

 

[Robbo]

Busquets on. Bad news for us.

 

[Seedy Ron]

The Siss should've carried that.

 

[paxtonwolf]

ooo thought that was curling in