lnkstern

Sounds like I should be happy I did not re-subscribe to Paramount+ just to watch this match. That aside, I would still like for us to win!

At least Ndidi took the shot!

Over here in the States they won't play if there is lightning close to the stadium, for the protection of fans. Do that not have a similar rule in the UK?

Poor first half. As others have said, we set up defensively and showed too much respect for a visiting team. By the time we got some impact subs on and tilted the pitch in our favor, we were two down and unable to overcome. I do not claim to know how to manage a football club, but I believe some of those subs should be starting next match.

Bad first half. Good fight-back second half, but couldn't get more than the one goal. Some of the subs need to be starting, methinks.

In general, we are playing much better this half. More tenacious, fighting for the ball, putting the effort in.

Why can't this ref seem to stay out of the path of the ball? Twice this match already!

"You're giving me this much space? Ok, I will happily take a pop at goal!"

Jordan Ayew wins the ball back nicely there.

19 attempts, 7 on target, vice 3 and 0 for Tranmere.

Ayew for Reid. Lets see how this shakes out...

Fulham with the possession, but only one real solid chance. The defensive line looks good thus far -- Wout and Jannik with some key clearances already.

Have Vardy start (if fit), then bring on Ayew in the 65th minute? I am looking forward to seeing how Ayew and Skipp are used this weekend, and how well they integrate into the squad. And I will definitely take 11 goal involvements during this season!

I have no idea what to expect from this match whatsoever. I just hope we will show up and put in a shift. I can accept whatever happens if we put in the work. Integration of Skipp into the squad may cause a few hiccups due to lack of familiarity. I expect a lucky bounce or two will end up being the difference. But I am looking forward to this!

Apparently Steve Cooper gives a good halftime inspirational speech!

Spurs got an extra sub because of the head injury to their player

It's gonna be 98 minutes of stoppage time....

Excellent pass to Vardy from VK! By God, we are in this match!

How did every Spurs defender start ball-watching and NOT pay any attention to Vardy? Horrible defending, leading to one of Jamie's easiest goals ever!

Get some energy subs on at 60 minutes. Maybe change the flow of the game.

I couldn't get a ticket. And I'm 4600 miles away.

Ya -- a solid effort from all players, a cohesive game plan, intelligent defending, and a bit of luck can easily lead to positive results! I don't do the pre-match doom and gloom.

Glad to see Kiernan get some playing time. Sad (for me at least) seeing our home-grown lad in another kit. But I hope he goes on and becomes a world-beater!

I expect, irrespective of the tactical plan that the manager expects to eventually employ, the integration of new players will cause choppiness and disjointedness for the first six games or so. The players will also require time to learn each other's tendencies and preferences. But I do hope we get some bits of individual creativity that will lead to some goals. That and a few lucky bounces, and maybe some mistakes by the opposition defenders. I do not believe in all the gloom and doom.

That, sir, is funny right there!