Opinion

Intriguing reading these comments from Spurs fans ahead of facing Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

The two clubs playing for a place in the last eight of the Carabao Cup.

An 8pm kick-off and Spurs fans have taken up the maximum 4,900 ticket allocation for this match.

Fair to say though that in the comments below, a lot of very differing views.

A lot of that centred around how important (or not) this competition is to Spurs fans, as well as how much rotation there should be in Thomas Frank’s team selection.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United team have won all three St James’ Park matches against Spurs, NUFC scoring 12 goals in this trio of wins and conceding only two.

Spurs fans commenting via their top supporters forum:

‘I wouldn’t be doing this away trip if you paid me. Midweek to Newcastle in this weather, no thanks.’

‘We can’t afford not to rest players like Van de Ven and Vicario. I’d like us to field a strong team and make a proper go of it but with our squad the league and CL have to take priority. This one may well be a free...