Best Game at The Lane This Season

It all came together today. We've known all season we had top class individual players, and today they played together fantastically well. Great passing, great confidence, and great goals. 3-1 against West Ham at home - 3 much needed, and well deserved, points.



Today's view at The Lane

Defoe's first goal was possibly the best goal Agatha has witnessed at White Hart Lane. Pure class. (Norman has long said that Harry never gave Defoe enough play). Dempsey's lovely chip and Bale's finish made for a sweet second. And Lennon's skilful run and selfless pass for Defoe to score the third, was a joy to behold. Add to that, two shots against the woodwork (Bale and Dempsey) - the boys looked hungry today! Bit of a shame that Andy Carroll's header got past Lloris (who had a really impressive game today). Agatha chuckled when the Tottenham fans responded to the West Ham fans' chant "He scores when he wants ..." with "He scores once a year ...".

Loved the atmosphere at White Hart Lane today too. The supporters really got behind the team and spurred them on. (Didn't hear the reported abuse from the West Ham fans, but another blog coming shortly on the whole issue of (alleged) anti-semitic chants and the (re)claiming of the "yid" label).

But for today, Agatha and Mildred are smiling sweetly at a team who played to their potential, individually and together. We liked: Dawson as captain - keeping the team together; Lloris - sound performance; Walker - back to his confident best; Caulker - a solid presence; Vertonghen - real class, fast becoming Agatha's favourite; Sandro - our rock (hope he wasn't badly injured when he was taken off); Huddlestone - safe and solid; Lennon - speedy and spritely, as always; Dempsey - some lovely touches; Bale - AMAZING! all over the field; Defoe - what a finisher; Dembele - fab to see him back! (came on as substitute towards the end).

A busy week coming up. We're looking forward to coming back to The Lane on Wednesday for the Liverpool game. And we'll also be at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Come on You Spurs!

Agatha and Mildred