The last few seasons have been connected by one predictable plot twist – a problem with depth on the flanks. This year, as happened the year before, Aaron Lennon picked up a knock about two-thirds of the way through the season, decimating Tottenham’s crucial width and reducing their attacking options. I’ve written at length about […]
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Lloris: Fantabulous Frenchman
Hugo Lloris signed from Olympique Lyonnais in the January transfer window and is now Tottenham Hotspur’s number one keeper. Lloris has had a good first season for Spurs, keeping eight clean sheets this season. The Frenchman has pushed the American Brad Friedel to just playing the cup games, and has kept Tottenham’s top four chances …
Can I get a Left-Back up in Here?: Spurs v Sunderland Tactical Preview
Well, there’s ninety minutes of the 2012/13 season left, and Champions League football might not be in our hands, but you can’t say that Tottenham haven’t given it a damn good go. If Tottenham win against Sunderland at White Hart Lane but don’t qualify for the Champions Leauge, they’ll have still finished the season on 72 […]
Spurs youth: Top class
Spurs U-21′s won 3-2 in a thrilling semi-final that saw a 89th minute winner from Obika. They are now through to the final of the U-21 Barclays Premier league cup. The future is truly looking bright for the Lilywhites, winning the U-21′s elite group in style and purpose. Playing the ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ way, attacking with …
Michael Dawson: Mr Tottenham
Michael Dawson is the personification of Tottenham Hotspur FC. Dawson has a been a key centre back for Spurs this season, proving his boss wrong after literally being sold to QPR. Michael rejected this offer and stayed to fight for his place, and boy oh boy did he fight! He’s now easily the first man …
Andros Townsend: Spurs’ key player next season?
Tottenham Hotspur need cover for the wings, is youth academy graduate Andros Townsend the solution to this? Andros Townsend is a product of Tottenham Hotspur’s academy systems, and since 2009 has been in and out of the club on loan. He is a very fast winger similar to that of Aaron Lennon, but is actually …
The Battle of Stamford Bridge: Chelsea v Spurs Tactical Preview
Nearly a thousand years ago two sides met at Stamford Bridge. One, an established ruler of the land that’d been at the top for a while. The other, a challenger from across the channel that was commanding a fearsome and large empire itself, and whom had already seen off many powerful adversaries. That day, the [...]
Dontcha Wish Your Left-Back Was BAE?
Ask any Spurs fan who of the current squad they feel has the fiercest loyalty to the club and they will most likely mention Michael Dawson, Ledley King, Aaron Lennon and a couple of others. Not many people would think to talk about Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Benny isn’t the most universally liked player at the Lane, …
Who Needs Strikers, Anyway?: Spurs v Southamption Tactical Analysis
There are some games that Tottenham have won this season that displayed what is frequently called a “winning mentality”. That drive and confidence that forces players on and up the pitch with the ball even when it seems like the footballing gods have no gifts to give you that day. Spurs have shown it time [...]
How high do Tottenham aim?
The 2012/2013 season has been a massive shake up, it has seen the departure of manager Harry Redknapp and key players in Ledley King, Luka Modric and Rafa Van Der Vaart for Tottenham Hotspur. So, the million dollar question: Is 5th place, the Europa league place, really that bad? This is a transitional season, new …
Spurs’ struggling strikers
Gareth Bale has scored more than both Tottenham Hotspur’s strikers combined this season. The above stat is clearly suggesting something, Spurs need strikers! Jermain Defoe started off the season well, scoring goals for fun and even grabbed goal of the month in November against West Ham, a fantastic run after being fouled, he carried on …
The good, the bad, and the mediocre dead wood
It’s nearly the end of the season, which means it is nearly Levy’s favourite time of the year, the Transfer Window. Although “Levy Day” is not until the 31st August, we all still expect some business to be done before then. In the last transfer window, Levy backed AVB with large sums of money, and …
Wigan Vs Spurs Review
After a brilliant performance to beat City at the Lane last weekend many would have expected Tottenham to build on this win and sweep Wigan away but it was a late OG that stopped Wigan completing the double over us. Within five minutes, Spurs had hit the post, with Tom Huddlestone looking to catch Joel …
What do we stand for?
Generally speaking, it’s always pretty easy to write about Spurs. The club have this uncanny knack of putting their fans through abject disappointment and utter delirium – often within the same period of ninety minutes. So, sitting down to have a crack at this just hours after we’ve taken Mancini’s mercenaries to task at White …
Will he stay or will he go?
As you can probably guess from the title, this article is about Gareth Bale. There’s always been speculation about him moving to pastures new, but not quite as strong as they have been in the last week or so. It is inevetible that we’re going to get offers from clubs to buy him, and they …
The Rise of Tottenham Hotspur (Part 2)
This is a continuation of my earlier post under the same name. Check that one out first if you haven’t already! Let’s pick up from where we left off, Harry Redknapp had just turned us around from bottom of the league, 2 points from 8 games, to a comfortable finish and a cup final. …
Europa League: Basel
Okay, so we play Basel on Thursday in the Europa League after drawing 2-2 at White Hart Lane, now what do the spurs fans want to happen here? We don’t have another premier league match until the 21st of April so there is no reason to say that our players are going to be fatigued? as they have 10 …
The Rise of Tottenham Hotspur (Part 1)
I’m writing this article the day after the 2-2 draw with Everton at the Lane. A lot of people are understandably nervous, as it’s April, the month where the wheels usually come off. So why do we feel like this? What evidence is there to show it won’t happen again? Well, let’s take a trip …
Should Villas-Boas try Kyle Walker at right wing against Inter?
Despite a fine display at the weekend, with Mousa Dembele particularly standing out in a more advanced position, Tottenham Hotspur did clearly miss the width and directness that Aaron Lennon provides them. Fortunately the winger is set to return at the weekend for the match against Fulham, and might even be back in [...]
The difference between third and fourth for Tottenham Hotspur
After last season, Tottenham Hotspur fans will know better than anyone that counting chickens prematurely can leave you with egg on your face as those same chickens come home to roost (three chicken idioms in the first line, it doesn’t get better than this). In the high points of last season, there was [...]
Tottenham Hotspur are better equipped to claim a Champions League spot this season
With just 12 games to go, Tottenham once again find themselves above their rivals in fourth spot, closer to third place than to fifth, and seemingly well set to secure Champions League football next season. As well all know, what seems a good position can turn to nothing in the blink of an eye, and [...]
Would signing Lewis Holtby and a striker secure Spurs a top four place?
As the transfer window nears its conclusion, the hope granted by Tottenham Hotspur’s early activity has faded into anxiety over the state of a squad that has lost Sandro and is still short of at least one striker. Spurs have always enjoyed doing their business in the last few days, or even hours, of a [...]
Today’s Bale Incident: A Quick Word…
Same controversy, different week. Spurs just can’t have an incident-free week at the office, can they? This week, Tottenham took seven points from a possible nine, scored six goals and conceded just once. According to the stats, the only team in better form are Manchester United. Yet still one of the biggest catalysts of this [...]
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I’m looking forward to the game. Hoping Dembele starts alongside Sandro and we get to see Clint Dempsey in midfield (if match fit) and Adebayor up front. Will also be keen to see us pass and move with urgency. We were lacklustre against Nor…
Spurs Rumours – AVB, Sigurdsson, Vertonghen, Sahin.
Like always, there is always rumours and speculation surrounding White Hart Lane. However, the news that came out today from White Hart Lane was music to all Spurs fans ears. Gareth Bale has signed a new contract committing himself to the club for another four years. This is exactly what Tottenham fans needed in a time of uncertainty around the [...]
Spurs Next Manager: Blanc, AVB or Moyes?
The media has sounded out various managers for the Tottenham Hotspur managerial post but there seems to be 3 people that are sticking out. These are Laurent Blanc, Andre Villas-Boas and David Moyes. These are 3 excellent managers that have done well with the resources that they have had. The decision that Daniel Levy has [...]
Andre Villa’s Boas player revolt
Twitter @jamefms Evening all, Reports that Villas Boas is to be Spurs new manager are heavily doing the rounds now, with varying stories that he is to be offered either a 2 or 3 year deal. He is the bookies … Continue reading →
Spurs Drawn Away To Stevenage In FA Cup 5th Round
The draw was kind to Tottenham today as Spurs were drawn away to League One side Stevenage in the 5th round of the FA Cup. Tottenham advanced to this position with a less than exciting 1-0 over Watford on Friday but the club is keen on making a run …
Swansea vs Tottenham Preview
After Gareth Bale’s delightful game against Norwich City in the midweek the Tottenham winger gets to come home in a way playing a Premier League match in Wales at the Liberty Stadium versus newly promoted Swansea City. The team news for the matc…