adrian lord

It does give me pleasure to see Spurs humiliated, although I like AVB. Might make their cocky fans bit less insufferable.

"Nope" and "Yep" are used to impart a weary, but cocky and sarcastic tone to a reply in any post.

The problem is simply that Lambert's alternative - Danni O - is not firing on all cylinders. It hasn't gone to plan in that respect and this is the conundrum that needs a big decision come Jan. There is still time for DO to get a run in the side and prove us wrong but time is fast ebbing away, as is our tilt at the title. The scoring issue is not a problem when you have the 2nd tightest defence in Europe, but as soon as they get injuries or the keeper loses his head a bit, the paucity of 'goals for' come right back into the equation. On another note, I can also sort of now appreciate why Fergie et al didn't like their top players doing International Friendlies.

I would tend to agree that if Lambert is tired and off form presently we should give DO a run. But if that is subsequently judged a failure then a parting of the ways would likely occur in Jan.

But the fact that he's not earned a run in the team is determined by his performance in training and in matches.

I agree he's a misfit here. The obligation now to clap fans is as crass as the one that says you shouldn't celebrate goals against your old club.

It makes shocking viewing.

His body language is tellingly ominous. Not settled, happy or on same wavelength as his peers. More robust than the gash, but it's not looking good.

Why should players feel obliged to clap the fans? Maybe he hates it here and can't wait to get back to Italy, so doesn't see any point in taking part in all that fan-clapping twaddle.

Good response

Whats the nature of Shaw's injury?

Few sides will get such possession stats at Emirates

Osvaldo to fade away to oblivion like Gashton, or is their still hope?

Just wasn't our day all round. Move on and forget.

Giroud's a ****

Big Club Homer Ref

Over and Out

come on Saints

If Arthur had't had his moment of madness we might have had a superb 0-0

Quite - lets pray.

Can't understand the thinking behind Lallana sub

Delayed start, key player out, this is turning into a very tense afternoon already.

Ivan Golac.

McNulty must be Hart's uncle.

Can't see it.