(4/26/05) – I know Spurs will go 1-1-1 in these games to finish with 52 points and in 9th place which gets them nothing, nor should it.

Guess how it ended? Tottenham – 52 pts. and 9th place. Oh, and nothing to show for it.

Their last three results were:
(W) Tottenham Hotspur 5, Aston Villa 1
(L) Tottenham Hotspur 0, Middlesbrough 1
(D) Tottenham Hotspur 0, Blackburn 0

Yes, it would have been much more impressive had I specifically called the results (I probably would have said L-D-W instead) but that won’t keep me from patting my own back. The loss at Boro killed them. They still have a 1-in-5 chance of qualifying via the Fairy Play league which means they were one of the nicest teams on the pitch all season. Still, this team would be methodically dismantled by a half-decent Spanish or German side so even if they get in there’s little hope of them going far.

FA Cup this weekend, Man Utd and Ars*nal. While this is a bit like choosing the noose or the gun, I say go Man Ure. It would be delightful to see the Arse finish the season empty handed. How’s that undefeated season taste now?