It was actually a really good game. Both teams played some great football; it was exciting; and the atmosphere at White Hart Lane was the best it has been all season - for most of the second half anyway. Sure we missed Bale (expectant father) and Dembele (midweek injury), but we played well, mostly. Both sides missed chances. The 2 - 4 result was definitely harsh though, not to say frustrating. It could all have been so different. One goal behind coming out after half time (a scorcher from Cahill), two goals from Gallas and Defoe (his 200th club goal) in the space of the first 10 minutes put us in front. Not for too long unfortunately: Juan Mata then scored twice in 5 minutes. Livermore replaced Huddleston (why?) and Adebayor came on for Dempsey (who hadn't looked comfortable in Bale's position). Tottenham continued to fight, but then Mata took the ball from Walker out on the touchline and his pass to Sturridge gave Chelsea their fourth goal in the 89th minute. Game over.
Agatha loves being at the Lane when it's LOUD. And it was for much of the second half. (Mildred couldn't make it today). It's great feeling the crowd getting behind the team. Sadly, there was evidence on Twitter after the match of some "fans" not getting behind individual players. Kyle Walker was excoriated for his mistake towards the end, and such was the tone of it that he closed his Twitter account. Seems a bit extreme. Ignore the idiots, Kyle. But this does again raise the question of "fans" v "supporters". Walker has been a great presence in defence, really solid for Spurs. He doesn't deserve the vitriol that was being directed at him.
Not only were we without Bale and Dembele today - as we've said before, we are also still missing Parker, Kaboul and Assou Ekotto. We have top class players. Agatha and Mildred have high hopes for the season, and they are supporting our boys 100%.
Agatha and Mildred
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