Well I cant remember the last time we put in such a good away performance and I hope this is the shape of things to come. I am sure we have all seen the goals and read all the reports so I wont add to much to that commentary. Overall there was some very encouraging signs in this game and some interesting points.
First of all though, well done to Defoe for a great hatrick. He seems to be the most inform England striker at the moment, contrast Defoe with Owen who seems to be struggling to score even at United.
Well done to Palacios for his first goal for Spurs and I hope the first of many. So far his partnership with Huddlestone is working out very well for us and it will be interesting to see what Harry does when Jenas is fit.
We will have far bigger tests than Hull proved. Hull did have periods of good possesions and a few chances but were never really in the game. The main worry was the nature of the goal as both Bassong and Corluka misjudged the flight of the ball and Cudiccini seemed rooted to the spot. As with last season we seem vulnerable on set pieces, particularly given our lack of height.
David Bentley had a run in the last 5 minutes and he had a hand in the play that lead to Defoe's final goal. I hope for his sake and ours he can recapture some of his Blackburn form. I think Redknapp has in mind to get him on with Crouch and Pavyluchenko.
Well it has been a good start, but let's not net carried away, it is a marathon not a sprint. We must build on this with the three points against West Ham on Sunday.
COYS!
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