With the summer transfer window upon us, the big question facing Tottenham Hotspur is whether they should pursue Roberto Soldado or Leandro Damiao.The north London club’s biggest need in this transfer window is, without doubt, at striker.Last season, S…
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Gareth Bale’s Transformation: Stats & Tactical Analysis
Gareth Bale started his Tottenham career as a 17 year-old left back who moved from Southampton in 2007, bringing with him the usual promise that comes with signing a relatively expensive young British player. After a slow start hampered by injury and a curse that left Spurs without a victory in his first 24 appearances, [...]
Gareth Bale’s Transformation: Stats & Tactical Analysis
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Samba Spurs: Is Andre Villas-Boas Right About Brazil’s Strength in Numbers?
At the rate Tottenham’s transfer rumor mill is whirling around, you could be forgiven for thinking that Under Armour will release a third kit colored primarily in yellow, blue and green. Spurs have been linked with no fewer than four Brazil playe…
Tottenham Hotspur: Predicting Where Spurs Will Be In 5 Years Time
Football’s ephemeral nature makes predicting where Tottenham Hotspur will be in a year’s time—let alone five years—difficult.Few would have envisioned the kind of half-decade the North London club have been through since 2008.Tottenham was …
Gareth Bale to Madrid: What Happened to Rules Against ‘Tapping up’ Players?
It is safe to assume that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez isn’t well versed in post-war British cinema.If he were, he might be familiar with the 1953 classic The Great Game, starring James Hayter and Thora Hird. It’s the tale of fictional top-fl…
Gareth Bale: Why PSG Move Could Work for Tottenham Hotspur Star (Poll)
Rumors of Gareth Bale’s impending exit from Tottenham Hotspur continue to dominate gossip pages almost a month after he was supposedly set to sign a new contract at White Hart Lane. While Real Madrid still appear to be the primary option, French champi…
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Tracker: Week of June 17 News and Rumours
Despite weeks of speculation relating to a whole host of targets, Tottenham Hotspur have thus far been very quiet in the transfer market.The only real news was the annual announcement of the release of those players out of contract—this summer in…
Tottenham Hotspur: How Spurs Went from Mido to Rumors of Villa and Gomez
Former Egypt and Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido’s announcement of his retirement, unsurprisingly, was not headline news in Premier League circles.Last seen departing early from an unsuccessful stint at Championship club Barnsley, the former Spurs man’s…
Short Selling Andros Townsend Would Leave Hole in Tottenham’s Squad Unfixed
If you rifled through the article Sam Tighe posted about Tottenham’s willingness to part company with a player or six, some of the names would have come as little surprise if you watched the Spurs this season. Scott Parker, for all of his industry, did…
Why Paulinho Would Be a Fine Summer Signing for Tottenham
Rumours have been gathering pace of late suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of signing Corinthians midfield player Paulinho. If the North London club were to be able to pull off such a transfer coup, then it could prove to be the cataly…
Firesale at Spurs: AVB Right to Auction Off Underperforming Squad Players
According to The Metro, Andre Villas-Boas has put an astonishing 10 players up for sale at White Hart Lane as he tries to build a UEFA Champions League-chasing squad.While that number may feel a little excessive, the fact remains it’s a very strong sig…
Tottenham Summer Transfer Rumours: 5 Latest Names Linked to Spurs
Tottenham will be hoping this is the summer their transfer activity results in a Champions League spot, or better.Spurs have been linked to a lot of names so far during the transfer window, and will be looking to add key elements to the squad.A forward…
Spurs’ Transfer Dealings a Cut Above the Rest Despite League Critics
Part of the fun and sometimes the derangement of the downtime between the end of the campaign, international matches and the silly season is the idea of speculating on transfers. In truth—even while I personally believe Tottenham might be slow to…
Tottenham Hotspur: How Villas-Boas Might Start Preparing for Life Without Bale
Tottenham Hotspur supporters are still waiting on official confirmation of Gareth Bale’s intentions for next season.The latest speculation, in Thursday’s Daily Mail, has Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Real Madrid, interested in the Welshman’s signatur…
Dzeko or Tevez – Who should stay? Would you take them in your team?
With the excitement building ahead of the new Premier League campaign, there has been a lot of activity from the biggest teams in England. David Moyes has made his first signing as manager of Manchester United in young Uruguayan full back Guillermo Varela, whilst neighbours Manchester City have confirmed the transfers of Fernandinho and Jesus [...]
Dzeko or Tevez – Who should stay? Would you take them in your team?
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Tottenham’s Great Debate: When Does the Money Outweigh Gareth Bale?
In the immortal words of “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase: “Some might cost a little, some might cost a lot. But I’m the Million Dollar Man and you will be bought.”Simply replace the voice with that of Florentino Perez and just imagine …
Picking a Dream Tottenham XI Next Season to Include Possible Transfers
With the summer transfer window quickly approaching, Tottenham’s personnel looks ready for a shakeup.The club looks prepared to make several bids for players across the board, most notably at the striker position.Further, manager Andre Villas-Boas appe…
The ‘One-Man Team’ – does it really exist?
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION of a talisman? United have Van Persie, City have Aguero, Liverpool have Suarez and Spurs of course have Bale. Each Premier League squad has its key player, but does their ability to perform to a high standard depend on their talisman’s presence on the team-sheet? The obvious team to have a [...]
The ‘One-Man Team’ – does it really exist?
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Villas-Boas Link With PSG Would Leave Doubt Over Gareth Bale’s Tottenham Future
Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas to replace Carlo Ancelotti, according to a report by Roy Hayes of the Daily Telegraph.The former Chelsea and Porto coach will be offered £10 million a year over a …
Tottenham on Notice? Andre Villas-Boas Reportedly Wanted by Paris Saint-German
Rodney Dangerfield once quipped, “It’s a jungle out there. You gotta look out for No. 1. But don’t step in No. 2.”Perhaps Tottenham would be wise to heed these words at some point. (Moving back in with their parents is optional.) Consider the lin…