Well we can call off the missing person’s search. Head down to Deepdale tonight and you’re likely to be treated to rare glimpses of Giovani and David Bentley, last seen being surreptitiously airbrushed into the background as ‘Arry’s favourites went through their pre-match warm-ups. There has been some clamour for Giovani’s inclusion in recent weeks, and after the two woeful attempts by ‘Arry to compensate for the absence of Modric, it would really warm the cockles tonight to see the Mexican put in a virtuoso performance on the left.Nevertheless, that ‘Arry has his favourites is beyond dispute, and the sentiment at AANP Towers is that Giovani could score six goals, save a penalty and discover a cure for cancer tonight, and he’d still be behind Keane in the left-midfield pecking-order. The likes of Giovani, Bentley and Pav are only likely to get a run of games – or even a cameo substitute appearance – if half the squad comes down with plague, and while we’re crying out for centre-halves, the attacking slots seem off-limits at the moment.
There will be welcome returns from injury tonight for Messrs Dawson and Gomes, while Bale may also get a chance to stretch his legs. Spare a thought for poor old Pav though, injured at the one time of the month when he seemed likely to get a game.
The usual mantra applies tonight, about warning against complacency. Spurs certainly have some pedigree when it comes to Imploding-In-Humiliating-Fashion-Against-Lower-League-Opposition-In-The-Carling-Cup, as the inhabitants of AANP Towers still break out into cold sweats at the memory of last year’s debacle away to Burnley. Want it enough however, and they’ll win it tonight.
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5 replies on “Preston – Spurs Carling Cup Preview: Giovani’s Chance”
Yeh its a joke Harry has got his favourites, robbie keane has been a joke all season he had a good game against hull but other than that has been pritty bad, but Harry loves him, since he left he just aint been the same player, he doesnt want the ball anymore, the most worrying thing is how many shots has he even got on target this season?, seriously I dont remember one shot against Liverpool, Man Utd or Chelsea even on target from him. That just aint good enough, drop him and play Pav
Gio to find a cure for cancer lol
It’s true though… ‘Arry doesn’t gamble much with his team selection but I’m sure he’ll give a few guys a chance tonight though.
Gio is the one I really want and have been wanting to see! COYS!!!!!
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