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Manchester United earn record £60m from TV

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:46 +0000

Premier League champions Manchester United received a bumper TV pay packet of £60.8million for the televised matches this season - the highest broadcast payment any winner has received in the history of the top flight. Last year’s champions Manchester City earned just over £58m, with Arsenal in third place on £57m.

Gareth Bale: Spurs and the Premier League cannot afford to let him leave our shores.. even for £50m

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:04:37 +0000

Fans want to see those special moments that leave you gasping with wonder, thinking: 'How on earth did he do that?' Gareth Bale has been that sort of player this season and you know what? He can get even better.

Premier League pre-season fixtures and results 2013

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:55:12 +0000

Sportsmail gives you the lowdown on all the pre-season fixtures and results for the Premier League teams ahead of the start of the new 2013/14 campaign.

Gareth Bale Demands £200k a Week Tottenham Contract: White Hart Lane Star Threatens to Quit Club

The Newshound — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:24:08 +0000

White Hart Lane wing wizard issues salary ultimatum.

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Tottenham's prized asset Gareth Bale has given his North London side an ultimatum ahead of contract talks with his White Hart Lane employers.

The 23 year old has demanded a whopping £200k a week to stay at the club, who failed to secure a Champions League berth for next term.

Bale has three years to run on his current £110k a week deal but will look to secure a massive pay-rise to make up for the fact that he will once again have to do without Champions League football.

Daniel Levy is keen to avoid another lengthy transfer saga, similar to the one that saw Luka Modric push for a Tottenham exit for the best part of two years before he was finally sold to Real Madrid, however the Spurs chairman may find it hard to justify such a pay-rise.

Tottenham's failure to secure a Champions League berth will have cost the club dear in terms of projected revenue targets and will also affect the level of player Andre Villas-Boas will be able to attract this summer.

Bale had a phenomenal season, scoring 20 Premier League goals and winning numerous accolades including both the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards.

Jose Mourinho not so special, Andre Villas-Boas failed at Tottenham – Adrian Durham column

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:59:07 +0000

MailOnline's hard-hitting columnist on why Jose Mourinho's exit at Real Madrid shows he is not so special after all and delivers his ten observations from the last day of the Premier League season - including how Andre Villas-Boas failed in his first y...

Tuesday morning Hoddle Of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for May 21, 2013

theroosevelts — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:11:24 +0000

Happy Tuesday, Spursland! And the Bale drama is solved. He gets paid more money and stays another year AND we get a set release clause so we know exactly where the club stands. No more drama or worry like last year. It also shows ...

Have Tottenham Improved Under AVB? Opta Stats Analysis

James Amey — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:48:40 +0000

Andre Villas-Boas has impressed this season, his debut as Tottenham manager, finishing on a record 72 points and taking Spurs to a Europa League quarter final. Spurs just missed out on Champions League qualification, finishing 1 point behind North Lond...

Back pages, May 21: Wayne Rooney set for David Moyes talks

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:23:14 +0000

Wayne Rooney is set for David Moyes showdown with Jose Mourinho free to return to Chelsea. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Tuesday, May 21.

Referees Are Aiding Defenders in Branding Gareth Bale A ‘Diver’

Logan Holmes — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:23 +0000

Gareth Bale was booked against Sunderland for diving, the fifth time that has happened this season. Referees are assisting defenders who immediately claim that Bale has dived whenever he goes down. Andre Villas-Boas quite rightly voiced his displeasure at referee Andre Marriner who incorrectly booked Gareth Balefor diving in Sunday’s match against Sunderland at White [...]

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Spurs fan Lord Sugar blasts fan in Twitter row over scoreline gaffe

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:54:23 +0000

Lord Sugar has rowed with fellow supporters who mocked his scoreline gaffe after the Tottenham fan mistakenly tweeted that Newcastle had equalised against North London rivals Arsenal.

Alan Sugar rows with fans after last-day Twitter scoreline gaffe

Tottenham Hotspur - The Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

FORMER Spurs owner called one heckler a “brain dead tw**” after he mistakenly tweeted that Newcastle had equalised

Top 20 Best Premier League Players Of 2012/13

Mark Brus — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:57 +0000

The top 20 best players of the 2012/13 Premier League season.

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20. Theo Walcott (Arsenal)

This has undoubtedly been Theo Walcott's best season for Arsenal, with 14 goals and 10 assists in the league to help fire the Gunners to fourth place. He was really the in-form player in the country at the start of the season, with a number of man of the match displays against Tottenham and Newcastle earning him a new contract with the club.

19. Rickie Lambert (Southampton)

Along with Frank Lampard, Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is the joint top English goal scorer in the Premier League this season with 15 goals. However, the 31-year-old's fine displays seem unlikely to earn himself an England call up, which is harsh considering his all-round impressive ability in the Saints' passing and attack-minded game. Not bad at all considering it's his first ever season in the top flight.

18. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)

It's hardly been a vintage season from Wayne Rooney, but the 27-year-old is still up there with the best players in the country, showing his quality to provide 12 goals and 10 assists for Manchester United. However, his time at Old Trafford may be up after the England star submitted a transfer request. United's loss will be someone else's gain, and the rush of clubs queuing up to sign him shows how valuable a player he can still be if used properly.

17. Romelu Lukaku (West Brom)

The Belgian striker has really impressed on loan at West Brom from Chelsea this season, scoring 17 league goals for the Baggies as they enjoyed an eighth place finish. The 20-year-old is certainly one of the best young players in the league, and deserves a chance at Stamford Bridge next season, though another spell on loan seems most likely. He bid farewell to the Hawthorns with a fantastic hat trick against Manchester United on the final day of the season.

16. Frank Lampard (Chelsea)

Despite his advancing years, Frank Lampard has shown his quality this season, particularly in the latter half of the campaign, scoring some crucial goals to take him to the top of the club's all-time scoring charts and earn himself a much-deserved new contract. The 34-year-old has scored 15 times for the Blues and will still be around for at least one more year, which is bad news for the rest of the teams in the Premier League.

15. Simon Mignolet (Sunderland)

Despite Sunderland's poor season, Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has been a real stand-out performer for the Black Cats and arguably the best 'keeper in the Premier League this season. His eye-catching saves have caught the attention of the likes of Arsenal and Napoli, who are both keen to sign new goalkeepers this summer. He has helped keep Sunderland from dropping down to the Championship, but his strong displays will surely mean he leaves the club for bigger things in the transfer window.

14. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

One of many talented Belgians in the Premier League at the moment, Eden Hazard was an exciting arrival to Chelsea last summer when he joined for £27million from French side Lille. The 22-year-old settled immediately, getting off to a flier with one goal and five assists in Chelsea's opening three games. He has finished the season with 9 goals and 11 assists in the league, and was a deserved nominee for PFA Player of the Year, and he certainly looks like he could be a future winner of the award, as well as of plenty of silverware with the Blues.

13. Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham)

Four goals and three assists is a great return from Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen, who has established himself as one of the best defenders in the country in only his first season with the club since joining from Ajax in the summer. The 26-year-old has slotted into English football perfectly and looks like being a key player for Spurs for years to come.

12. Leighton Baines (Everton)

Baines has been one of the best defenders in the country for many years now, breathing down the neck of Ashley Cole for his place in the England team, and this may be his best season to date. The attacking left-back has been a stand-out performer for Everton, causing all kinds of problems for opposition teams with his marauding forward runs, long range shots and deliveries from crosses and set pieces. The 28-year-old may even have earned himself a summer move to Manchester United, as manager David Moyes will be understandably keen to take one of his best players from Everton with him when he takes over at Old Trafford.

11. Rafael Da Silva (Manchester United)

Another defender who has had an excellent season and is deserving of some recognition is Manchester United right-back Rafael Da Silva. The 22-year-old struggled with inconsistency in his earlier years with the club but is now developing into a great talent. The Brazilian is now more reliable in defence, and providing more end product upfront as well, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists this season. Two of his goals were absolute stunners as well, one against Liverpool at Anfield, and one at Queens Park Rangers. Rafael can consider himself unlucky not to be a PFA Player of the Year candidate this season.

10. Michael Carrick (Manchester United)

The Manchester United midfielder was a surprise name for some among the PFA Player of the Year candidates, but the midfield metronome played a crucial part in United's title win this season with his solid but unspectacular role in Sir Alex Ferguson's midfield. The 31-year-old could now find himself back in the England team as he has shown himself to be an important player in one of the best teams in Europe. His passing ability is envied by many of his English colleagues, and he sticks to his job well, allowing other players to shine.

9. Marouane Fellaini (Everton)

The commanding Belgian midfielder played a slightly more attacking role for Everton this season, and opened his campaign with a superb individual performance against Manchester United, scoring the winning goal and terrorizing their back line throughout. This would go on to set the tone for his season, which he finished with 11 goals and 5 assists - not bad for a converted defensive midfielder. The 25-year-old has certainly been a stand-out performer for the Toffees alongside Leighton Baines and is another player said to be on David Moyes' wish list when he leaves the club to take over at Manchester United next season. Arsenal and Chelsea are also keen on him, and it would be no surprise to see a number of clubs looking to activate his minimum release fee clause of around £25million.

8. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)

The 32-year-old has shown that he's still got it this season, with some memorable performances for Liverpool. Gerrard has shone in Brendan Rodgers' new setup at the club, contributing 9 goals and 9 assists and showing himself to still be the leader and inspiration for this team. His fantastic dipping half volley away at Manchester City is certainly a contender for goal of the season, as he has confirmed he remains one of the best players in the country.

7. Christian Benteke (Aston Villa)

Behind big names like Robin van Persie, Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale in this season's Premier League goalscoring charts is Aston Villa's Christian Benteke. The young Belgian was virtually unheard of before this season, but now looks like one of the signings of the summer, slotting in seamlessly to Premier League life, scoring 19 goals and providing 4 assists. The strong and skillful forward has been a real handful for defences up and down the country and will no doubt earn a move to a bigger club this summer, as much as Villa will want to keep him. Still, they will surely make a very healthy profit on the £7million they spent to sign him from Genk, as he will now be worth around £20million or more as the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund pursue his signature.

6. Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)

An excellent debut season for the talented Spaniard signed by Arsenal from Malaga in the summer. The 28-year-old quickly established himself as the heart of the Arsenal team, showing great skill and creativity from a variety of attacking midfield positions. His 12 goals and 11 assists make him one of the stand-out performers this season, and have helped the Gunners to a crucial fourth place finish.

5. Juan Mata (Chelsea)

His first season was good, and his second was even better. Juan Mata is really showing himself to be one of the best players in the Premier League and perhaps the world with his incredible contribution of goals and assists from midfield. The 25-year-old lit up the league this season particularly in the early stages of the campaign when Chelsea looked like favourites for the title, and was another richly deserved Chelsea representative on the list of nominations for the PFA Player of the Year award. The former Valencia man finished with 12 goals and 12 assists in the league, and is a joy to watch week in, week out.

4. Michu (Swansea City)

An incredible piece of business by Swansea manager Michael Laudrup, Michu has been a revelation in the Premier League this season, scoring 18 goals and providing 2 assists after arriving from Rayo Vallecano for just £2million in the summer. The talented forward has scored a variety of goals for the Swans, including a famous double late on to seal a memorable win at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal. This bargain buy has now caught the attention of a number of bigger clubs and could move for a very healthy profit in this summer's transfer window, after showing himself to be one of the most accomplished finishers in the country. A call up to the Spanish national team surely beckons as well for the 27-year-old.

3. Luis Suarez (Liverpool)

Second only to Robin van Persie in the scoring charts, Luis Suarez has had a fantastic season for Liverpool this year, and would surely have scored even more if not for his suspension meaning he missed the final few games of the campaign. Unfortunately for him, his controversial bite on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic has taken some of the gloss off a memorable season for the talented Uruguayan, who has shown tremendous ability in not only the quantity, but the quality of his goals. One of the most entertaining attackers in the league, without a doubt, and hopefully one who can improve next season and put aside his behavioural problems. Juventus and Bayern Munich are now being linked with him, and the Reds will probably have to get used to increased interest in their star player.

2. Robin van Persie (Manchester United)

A few eyebrows were raised when Robin van Persie made the controversial move from Arsenal to rivals Manchester United, not least by many United fans who questioned his injury record and whether he may have been something of a one-season wonder last term. However, the Dutchman has proved a fantastic signing and has topped the Premier League's goalscoring charts for the second season in a row with his new club. A hat trick of the highest quality sealed his side's title triumph against Aston Villa, and he has shown himself to be one of the best goal scorers in the game, looking unstoppable from a variety of angles with his powerful and deadly left foot.

1. Gareth Bale (Tottenham)

What a year it's been for Gareth Bale. The Welsh winger now often occupies a more central role in Andre Villas-Boas' new-look side, and this has proved a masterstroke by the Portuguese manager. Bale has scored 21 goals and provided 4 assists in this new position, and looks better with every passing game as he makes fools out of opposition defenders with his pace and dribbling skills. The 23-year-old could have a goal of the season list all to himself, and ended the campaign with another long range stunner against Sunderland, though it cruelly did not secure Champions League qualification for Spurs. Real Madrid are said to be chasing him this summer, and could offer as much as £65million for the Premier League's best player, as voted for by his peers and by the football writers.

United comeback sinks Spurs

Sky Sports | Football News — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:59:38 +0000

Manchester United completed a second-half comeback to win the inaugural Barclays Premier League Under-21 title with a 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Gareth Bale wants £200k a week to stay at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:59 +0000

Tottenham’s failure to secure Champions League football is going to impact heavily on contract talks with their star performer Gareth Bale.

Gareth Bale to Stay at Spurs: How High Can Tottenham Challenge next Season?

Karl Matchett — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:14 +0000

Reports were surfacing on Monday about news that Gareth Bale was set to sign a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur, giving fans a major boost so soon after the disappointment of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League.Spurs only managed a...

Gareth Bale will test Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to the limit

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:04 +0000

MATT BARLOW: Tottenham need to act quickly. Reaching the Champions League is like a promotion and they missed out again, effectively beaten in the play-offs. It can leave scars.

Spurs’ U21 title dream crushed by late Cole winner to seal Man Utd comeback

Ham&High Spurs RSS — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:40:31 +0000

Premier League U21 final: Manchester United 3 Tottenham 2

Manchester United 3 Tottenham 2: Reds win Under 21 Premier League final after dramatic comeback at Old Trafford

Tottenham Hotspur | Mail Online — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:27:00 +0000

The day after their senior team missed out on the Champions League, Tottenham's youngsters threw away a two-goal lead as they were beaten by Manchester United in the Under 21 Premier League final.

Tottenham Under-21s Lose Out To Manchester United In Final

Logan Holmes — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:11:56 +0000

Tottenham conceded three second half goals at Old Trafford to lose in the Final of the Barclays Under-21 Premier League. Spurs dominated the first half to go two ahead but United recovered after the interval when Tottenham failed to show the same threat. Manchester United 3 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Scorers: Obika, Prichard Team: Archer; Fredericks, [...]

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Tottenham Hotspur fall apart, let Manchester United take Under-21 title

patrickfealty — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:53:43 +0000

Tottenham Hotspur lost the Under-21 Premier League title in heartbreaking fashion on Monday night, conceding three consecutive goals to Manchester United, who pulled out a 3-2 comeback victory at Old Trafford. Spurs comfortably domina...

Tottenham to offer Gareth Bale gigantic new contract, per report

Ryan Rosenblatt — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:33:11 +0000

Daniel Levy is going to open up the checkbook and let Gareth Bale go for a swim in it, if a report from the Independent is true. The club will reportedly offer Bale a new contract that will pay him £150,000 per week, and possibl...

Redefining failure?

Alex Beck — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:04 +0000

In 1997-1998, under the expert tutelage of Gerry Francis and Christian Gross, Tottenham Hotspur came 14th in the Premier League, amassing only 11 wins and 44 points. In 2012-2013, under the tutelage of Andre Villas-Boas, Tottenham Hotspur came 5th in ...

Bale set to sign £150,000-a-week deal at Spurs

SpursWeb News — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:06:49 +0000

The Guardian are reporting that Gareth Bale is set to sign a new contract worth £150,000 a week. There has already been plenty of speculation over Bale’s future at Tottenham, but according to the report Bale is set to pen a ...

Gareth Bale to sign new Tottenham contract worth £150,000 a week

Dominic Fifield — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:38:43 +0000

• Forward committed to Spurs for the near future
• Real Madrid will have to wait at least one more season

Gareth Bale is poised to commit his immediate future to Tottenham Hotspur after agreeing improved terms at White Hart Lane despite the club's failure to get to the Champions League. The deal is expected to include a release clause for bids over £50m that can be triggered at the end of next season.

Spurs' victory over Sunderland on Sunday was in vain as Andre Villas-Boas's team ended the season in fifth place, just behind their bitter rivals Arsenal, despite amassing 72 points. Missing out on Europe's lucrative elite competition has serious implications for the club's revenue streams, and left Tottenham vulnerable to bids for their better players.

The chairman, Daniel Levy, has indicated, though, that he will seek to add to the squad before next season.

Giving Bale, the Professional Footballers' Association player of the season and young player of the season, terms worth about £150,000 a week would be a serious statement of intent given that a number of suitors, not least Real Madrid, are interested in buying the Wales international.

The 23-year-old scored 31 times for club and country this season, including Sunday's winner, but has always indicated a willingness to stay.

Tottenham are confident they can price many of the forward's predators out of the market but the release clause would allow Bale and his club to review the situation at the end of next season.

The hope is that the club will qualify for the Champions League next time.

The forward joined the rest of Villas-Boas's squad in flying to the Bahamas on Monday for a post-season Caribbean tour, which includes an exhibition match against Jamaica on Thursday at the Thomas A Robinson National stadium on Nassau island.

"Will the big clubs be able to lure Bale away? It is very, very difficult to lure a player of [these dimensions] away," said the manager.

"You have to hold on to your best assets. Gareth is travelling with the team. This is an opportunity for him to touch that fan base that he has around the world, so we are looking forward to him coming and competing. All of our players will be coming down. We have a few developmental players and we hope to bring them all so that they can get the experience."The manager, who expects Wiliam Gallas to depart under freedom of contract, will discuss the club's plans for the summer with Levy and the owner, Joe Lewis, who is based in the Bahamas over the course of the trip. He hopes to bring in Fabio Capello's former England general manager, Franco Baldini, as a technical director. "We have been outlining the route ahead for what we want to do in terms of the club structures and hopefully the arrival of somebody else in the structure for the recruitment side, a technical director, so hopefully we can take those steps forward," added the Portuguese. "We got ever so close, but they (Manchester United, City, Chelsea and Arsenal) will do their job in window, and we will do ours the Tottenham way: scouting properly and look for good grabs in summer window to make it a stronger squad."

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Ratings of the season – Goalkeepers & Defenders (Part 1)

Tottenham Live! — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:38 +0000

Although the season may have ended with a bad taste in the mouth for Spurs fans after missing out on Champions League qualification, there are countless positives to take out of what has been a largely successful campaign.

Of the 23 players that represented Spurs in the Premiership this season, all of them showed commitment to the team cause and did the watching fans proud. To show for it, they have a record points score and a deserved place in next year’s Europa League – a competition we showed to be hugely beneficial and worthwhile.

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Spurs Legends Put The Champions League In Its Place

Alan — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:27:06 +0000

The setting was quintessentially English: the sportsclub lost at the end of a narrow lane, a ground with no stands and a pitch as green as grass in a five year old’s painting. On Saturday afternoon a few hundred Spurs fans gathered to share a minute’s applause for John White, tragically killed in 1964 as he […]

Southampton Eye Liverpool Full-Back Jose Enrique As Saints Prepare For Luke Shaw Exit

Mark Brus — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:07:29 +0000

Liverpool's search for a new left-back could mean Enrique is available this summer.

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Southampton are rumoured to be lining up a £5million bid for Liverpool's Jose Enrique, as they prepare for a summer exit from the club of in-demand youngster Luke Shaw.

The 17-year-old left-back has been a revelation for the Saints this season, establishing himself as one of England's most promising young players with his displays at St Mary's, and attracting strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.

The London trio are expected to bid for the youngster, who is the latest exciting young talent to come through the ranks of Southampton's famous youth academy, following in the footsteps of the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Waclott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Liverpool are not currently in for him, but are looking for a new left-back this summer, having already found themselves linked with Tottenham's Danny Rose, who is also wanted on a permanent deal by Sunderland where he has just completed a season on loan, as well as highly rated Toulouse defender Aymen Abdennour.

This apparently suggests that Enrique is not in Brendan Rodgers' first team plans next season, and could be available if the right offers come in for the former Newcastle man.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino is keen to strengthen his squad next season, particular if star player Shaw leaves, and is said to be looking at several players from La Liga, where he has previously managed with Espanyol. However, his liking of Spanish players could also see him move for the Premier League-based Enrique.

The 27-year-old is an experienced defender, capable at the back as well as going forward and could certainly be a good signing for Southampton as they look to establish themselves in their second season since winning promotion to the Premier League.

Sadly, they are used to losing their best young players like Shaw, who will likely choose a move to Chelsea after admitting he is a boyhood Blues fan, though he may also fancy his chances of more first team football at Tottenham, who are looking for a left-back to replace Danny Rose and Benoit Assou-Ekotto, who are both likely to be sold.

Shaw would have to work his way past Ashley Cole at Stamford Bridge, which is no easy job even for a player of his ability, and the club don't have a great recent record of handing opportunities to young players.

U21s Final live on Twitter

News Feed - News - tottenhamhotspur.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:00 +0000

We'll have live coverage of tonight's Barclays U21 Premier League Final against Manchester United via @SpursOfficial on Twitter.

Redknapp on Bale, Spurs selling key players and more

SpursWeb News — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:02:15 +0000

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp has urged the club to stop selling our best players. Redknapp wants Daniel Levy to do everything in his power to keep Gareth Bale at White Hart Lane despite us failing to qualify for the Champions ...

AVB highlights the importance of keeping Gareth Bale | Bale Stats

cody_bound — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:34:37 +0000

Andre Villas-Boas has made his and the Tottenham board’s intentions clear regarding Gareth Bale and the importance of keeping him at the club. Tottenham must keep Gareth Bale: this is not only the call from the manager but is also the general public consensus if Tottenham are to take the next step into the Champions [...]

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Gylfi Sigurdsson says Bale must stay

SpursMAD — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:52:45 +0000

Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson warned that Tottenham would not be able to find a direct replacement for Gareth Bale if they let the award-winning star leave this summer.

Bale’s contract signing this week

SpursMAD — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:12 +0000

So there is a lot of speculation surrounding Bale and his future at the club. But fear not.

Spurs face off for domestic glory in U21 Premier League Final

Connor — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:12 +0000

Spurs Under 21 side will face off against Manchester United tonight to battle it out for the inaugural U21 Premier League title at around 7PM tonight, hoping to become the first winners of the new youth format. Old Trafford will be the destination for the Spurs youngsters, as they aim to finish a [...]

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Under-21 final preview

patrickfealty — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:05 +0000

The 2012/13 season has been one of the best of the past decade for Tottenham's U21, featuring outstanding moments such as two mini-North London Derby wins, a thumping 6-0 defeat of Newcastle and triumph over Liverpool at Anfield. Havi...

Moving Forward: Need for a new striker?

SeanWalsh — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:01 +0000

For the first part of the season, a lot of us probably thought we’d be fine with Ade after his showing last season, tallying double figures in goals and assists. From where we’re sitting now, this seems like but a parallel universe- His work rate has deteriorated, he’s seemed more self-absorbed, and it looked like …