Charlton vs Tottenham - TalkSoccer

**bandini** · 04-05-2007, 03:10 PM

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Charlton Athletic could be relegated if they fail to beat UEFA Cup chasers Tottenham on Monday night.

CHARLTON ATHLETIC

RETURNING: None

OUT: Ben Thatcher (suspended)

DOUBTFUL: Hermann Hreidarsson (knee)

EUROSTAT: On-loan goalkeeper Scott Carson will be making his last appearance for Charlton as he is ineligible to face Liverpool.

MANAGER'S QUOTE: “This squad of players owe those supporters big-time. Our supporters have been magnificent and incredibly loyal throughout and we've got to give them something to shout about on Monday night," Alan Pardew.

TOTTENHAM

RETURNING: Teemu Tainio (ankle), Beniot Assou-Ekotto (knee), Anthony Gardner (broken leg)

OUT: Mido (groin), Paul Stalteri (hip), Lee Young-Pyo (knee)

DOUBTFUL: Robbie Keane (ankle)

EUROSTAT: Robbie Keane has rattled in 14 goals in his last 13 games.

MANAGER'S QUOTE: "There is a lot more to come from the team and from [Dimitar] Berbatov because he is such a good finisher, believe me. He can score at least 35 goals," Martin Jol

source: Eurosport - The best of sport live: football, tennis, motorsports, rugby, athletics, cycling, basketball.

Should be a great game this one as both teams have a lot to fight for.

**Trim** · 04-05-2007, 07:08 PM

I hope Charlton gets a win. Nothing against your team bandini.
I just feel sorry for Charlton, I wouldn't like to see them relegate.
Tottenham could do them a favor, Charlton can get the 3 points.

**bandini** · 06-05-2007, 01:12 AM

Usually I would agree Trim, but we need the win to stand a chance of getting into Europe next season so I can't feel sorry for them.

**Trim** · 06-05-2007, 07:24 AM

^ Oh.. Looks like Tottenham is winning this than.

**Mighty T.A.L.** · 07-05-2007, 10:16 AM

This is a must win for both teams.I think we'll se a open game with attacking football from both sides.A match with high pace and nerves.

**bandini** · 07-05-2007, 02:13 PM

Defnitely. I believe Charlton are favorites and I will not be surprised if they beat us. The threat of relegation is very threatening and they will attack hard as you said.

**bandini** · 07-05-2007, 07:26 PM

Good start. 0-1 to Spurs with a Berbatov goal in the 6th minute. Long way to go.

**bandini** · 07-05-2007, 07:56 PM

Halftime 0-1 to Spurs. Second half should be exciting as Charlton are going to have to attack more to avoid the relegation threat resulting from a loss at home here.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 07-05-2007, 07:57 PM

Berbatov = legend

**bandini** · 07-05-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

Berbatov = legend

Can't argue with that. Well put.

**bandini** · 07-05-2007, 08:55 PM

Beautiful. Spurs confirm the win with a 90th minute goal by Defoe.

0-2 full time score at the Valley and Spurs get a rare clean sheet and continue the push to try to get back into Europe next season. I do feel for Charlton though as this is a real blow to their survival chances.

**DavidMc** · 07-05-2007, 08:58 PM

Spurs deserve another crack at Europe next season as they were great to watch and very unlucky to go out. Would have been great to see them in the UEFA Cup final at Hampden, but they put themselves back on the European map with their Euro displays.

Good result for them tonight, and as Bandini says, a clean sheet is always welcome, especially away from home.

**kyan** · 07-05-2007, 09:00 PM

It's more than that bandini, they are definitely relegated now, congratulations Spurs, almost certainly in the UEFA Cup again next year, but comiserations Charlton who are now relegated despite Pardew's good attempted revival.

**DavidMc** · 07-05-2007, 09:03 PM

always got to feel for a club and their fans when they get relegated. Think they will come back up next season? Suppose it depends on a few factors.

Money, players leaving on relegation clauses etc

**bandini** · 07-05-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMc

Spurs deserve another crack at Europe next season as they were great to watch and very unlucky to go out. Would have been great to see them in the UEFA Cup final at Hampden, but they put themselves back on the European map with their Euro displays.

Good result for them tonight, and as Bandini says, a clean sheet is always welcome, especially away from home.

Cheers. I know some disagree, but we were pretty exciting to watch this season and just lacking a more solid defence which hopefully we will work on now.

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Originally Posted by kyan

It's more than that bandini, they are definitely relegated now, congratulations Spurs, almost certainly in the UEFA Cup again next year, but comiserations Charlton who are now relegated despite Pardew's good attempted revival.

Damn, you're right. I didn't realize it was confirmed based on this result but looking at the table they are down now. I feel sorry for them.