West Ham United Vs Tottenham Team News and Prediction Thread
by Mad Dog and Glory on August 23rd, 2009 212 words | 7 commentsGet ready for a ding dong battle at Upton Park!
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola must make an enforced change, with left-back Herita Ilunga absent with a jaw injury.
Jonathan Spector is expected to take his place, while James Tomkins returns from a foot problem.
An MRI scan confirmed Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes suffered a groin injury against Hull so David Button has been recalled from Crewe Alexandra as cover.
Boss Harry Redknapp is confident Ledley King will be fit enough to play after being rested for the match with Hull.West Ham
Suspended: None Doubtful: None
Injured: Ashton (ankle), Behrami & Boa Morte (both knee)Tottenham
Suspended: None Doubtful: None
Injured: Bale (foot), Gomes (thigh), Woodgate (groin), Dawson (Achilles), Jenas (calf) (BBC Sport)
Well this London derby is always one both sets of supporters look forward too and clearly there is no love lost between both teams. Tottenham have come out of the blocks at full pelt this season but Gianfranco Zola’s side will be tough opponents and have also had a nice rest since their opening day victory over Wolves. Jermain Defoe is sure to get booed every time he touches the ball and there is more than likely to be a higher card count than goal tally.
My Prediction 1-1 (Two sent off)
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anonymous - August 23rd, 2009 at 10:22 am
first
Kop King - August 23rd, 2009 at 11:03 am
Tottenham will come unstuck today. I predict a draw, probably 1-1.
Gunneroo - August 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
1-1 seems like a fair shout but i think with the form Defoe is in it’s more likely to be 2-1 Spuds with Defoe getting one.
footybanter.co.uk - August 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
I think 1-1 is a good shout, with a 0-1 also looking likely. However, as we’ve seen from the opening two weeks of the Premier League, anything can happen. The Hammers could sneak this one or Spurs could continue their domaneering ways. The only thing you can be sure of is: it’ll be a good match.
anonymous - August 23rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
come on you hammers yerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
anonymous - August 23rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Gd luck Davenport!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gunneroo - August 23rd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Not blowing my own trumpet but 2-1 with Defoe getting a goal was exactly what happened as per 11.32am comment.