Spurs have been to Wembley for so many finals and semi-finals in the last 5 years that it almost feels for many of us that we have a Wembley season ticket. However the 6pm KO FA Cup semi against Chelsea on Sunday probably represents the biggest of these visits, at least since we beat them in the 2008 League Final 2 1.
The good news is that Ivanovic failed in his ludicrous appeal against the retrospective action taken against him and will not be available for selection on Sunday. On top of that Ashley Cole is struggling and may also be out of the Chelsea team, which would certainly leave them light at the back. Other than that they seem to have a clean bill of health.
Parker, Kaboul, Gallas and Kranjcar all face a battle to be fit but could feature. Dawson and Huddlestone are still out. It is likely that Redknapp will revert to Adebayor and Van der Vaart up front again after the disaster of the Norwich game and that should be a bonus for Spurs.
Spurs have won the FA Cup 8 times, lastly in 1991 and will be hoping to cement their place as the team who has won the FA Cup the third most times in England, by lifting the trophy this year. Chelsea have won it 6 times, 4 of those wins coming since 2000. Sky Bet make Spurs the favourites at 6/4, while Chelsea are 7/4 and the Draw is 23/10.
Hopefully Spurs can live up to their favourites tag and return to Wembley to face either Everton or Liverpool in the final. One thing is for sure, there will be a great atmosphere and should Spurs win it will be a great day. COYS!
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