As the World Cup build-up gathers pace and the media take aim at their final squad selections, it seems to me that regardless of our consistent existence outside of ‘the big four’, it is in fact Spurs players who could play the biggest role as England look to finally conquer their second World Cup. If [...]

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Well not a disastrous weekend by any stretch; but perhaps a little predictable. It seems even the least clairvoyant of have-a-go pundits had this one on the money. It was as if the results were written in the stars in a font size hitting triple figures- bold and italicised should there be any confusion. First [...]

A draw away at Fulham isn’t a bad result, certainly not this season (just ask United), but a semi final draw against Portsmouth is a cracking result. Wembley is within our grasp – and not just for the semi.
This is the best chance we’ve had to get a real piece of silverware (that can’t [...]

Harry Redknapp has warned his Tottenham Hotspur players not to underestimate Fulham’s away form after earning an FA Cup sixth round replay after a goalless draw at Craven Cottage.
The Spurs manager pointed to Roy Hodgson’s side recent Europa League scalp against Uefa Cup holders Shakhtar Donetsk, who were unable to overturn a 2-1 loss in [...]

Lokomotiv Moscow plan a new move for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko at the end of the season.
Pavlyuchenko, who has been back in favour at White Hart Lane in recent weeks, was strongly linked with a move back to Russia during January.
However Spurs boss Harry Redknapp decided to keep hold of Pavlyuchenko and instead allowed Robbie [...]

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Thanks to those of you who voted in yesterdays poll and helped select our top 8 picks for the competition. The top 8 are as follows:

Pairing

Votes

Woodgate and King

32

Dawson and King

24

Gough and Mabbutt

24

Roberts and Miller

23

Mabbutt and Campbell

20

Ruddock and Mabbutt

18

England and Beal

14

Dawson and Bassong

14

The draw has been made and in the first round we will see the [...]

You can tell when it’s a slow news day on the Spurs front when the transfer rumours begin in earnest. One of the biggest downfalls of supporting Spurs has to be the constant, boring speculation around our squad’s futures. It especially grates when you consider we are unable to even do business for a number of months.

Still there’s nothing much else to post about other than a potential, tempestuous semi-final with Pompey (courtesy of Mr Ginola, merci beaucoup, Monsieur) but I will come to that if we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot in the replay.

To make things slightly more interesting I intend to combine the recycled balls the media types think we are interested in with the brilliant album, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (see where I’m going here…)

If you’re not a fan of the ‘Mac’ then firstly shame on you however, fret not, I’m sure the message shan’t be lost on you. Quite conveniently the track list lends itself to this creative wizardry.

Track 1 – Second Hand News (Jenas to Inter)
I know there’s nothing to say
Someone has taken my place
When times go bad
When times go rough
Won’t you lay me down in tall grass
And let me do my stuff

The answer Jenas is a resounding, unequivocal no. Mr Marmite ‘JJ’ has once again been linked away to Jose Mourinho’s Serie A Champions, Inter Milan. If the rumour doesn’t sound ridiculous enough with the words ‘champion’ and ‘Jermaine Jenas’ put in the same sentence then the fact this rumour began circulating when Mourinho mentioned fleetingly that JJ was in his Fantasy Football Team…two years ago, most certainly doesn’t help it along.

I have always felt that Jenas is a fine athlete and consummate professional however if you are allergic to passing the ball forward then you are going to have trouble whether it be in the Premier League or the lumbering pace in Italy. The £8 million being quoted would be snapped up by Levy but I can’t see this one happening for a number of different reasons, the main one being that Jenas just simply isn’t good enough regardless of the slow pace and extra space seen in Serie A. I imagine (dream) Jenas will move on in the summer but to Inter? No

Track 2 – Dreams (Keane to Celtic – permanently)
Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well who am I to keep you down
It’s only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
But listen carefully to the sound
Of your loneliness

Again a rumour has appeared from someone saying very little. Celtic boss Tony Mowbray was asked if he would like to keep the Irish captain for longer than the end of the season to which he replied, ‘Getting him to extend his stay isn’t something that has crossed my mind. But we’ll wait and see. That’s not to say no.’ Considering Keane is head and shoulders above anyone else in Scotland is also reason enough not to say no.

I don’t know about you but it doesn’t sound like a statement of intent that Celtic are going to go balls out and put big money to keep our beleaguered skipper. Again much ado about nothing due to the fact Celtic simply will never be able to afford Levy’s demands for him. Again I would put good money on this never happening because they themselves are skint.

Track 3 – Never Coming Back (O’Hara to Sunderland)
She broke down and let me in
Made me see where I’ve been
Been down one time
Been down two times
I’m never going back again
You don’t know what it means to win

Jamie O has been rueing his luck as he could see himself missing another shot at playing at Wembley. After missing the Carling Cup Final after not being selected, he could miss that potential semi-final tie against us due to being unable to play against his parent club. His disappointment has gone as far as to say he would be hoping for the first time a Spurs loss. Rather than declare treachery against Jamie I admire his desire to play in a massive game at Wembley, which is the ambition for many footballers, regardless of whether it’s your boyhood club or not.

It’s O’Hara’s desire to play first team football that has seen a number of rumours attempt to predict where he will be next season. I fully expect him to be a Spurs player next year if we obtain European football. He has proven himself to be an extremely competent Premier League footballer and his talent, attitude and versatility will come in very handy with the extra games we may have to play. Our current midfield crisis shows his worth to the team along with his consistently good performances for Portsmouth.

I know it’s pointless writing about these rumours because there will continue to be numerous players linked to/away from us even though we are competing for the FA Cup and Champions League qualification. I just want the media to stop with the bullshit and focus on what is looking to be a very exciting end to the season.

This was a fantastic time to be a Spurs supporter. There was a wonderful blend of style and courage in the team. Graham Roberts and Paul Miller provided the guts and determination, Hoddle and Ardiles could twist, turn and pass the ball majestically, while Crooks and Archibald would score goals for fun. Even [...]

by guest-blogger Fox Mulder
 
According to the Sunday Mirror yesterday, one Jermaine Jenas has begun taking Italian lessons to prepare for a move to Inter Milan in the Summer. The papers really don’t want to let this one lie and for anyone who has…

Fulham at home and then Portsmouth in the semi. This is Tottenham Hotspur we’re dealing with here, so absolutely nothing is guaranteed, but every Spurs supporter will have given out a cheer when Ginola drew out Chelsea to play Aston Villa.
If we’re to capitalise upon this situation, then we must create more chances than we [...]

Tottenham-Chelsea Carling Cup final 2008. Fireworks and celebrations after the game. Fans singing “Hi-Ho Tottenham Hotspur”

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Will shed tears if we botch up the replay. One game away from Wembley, be it a semi-final. I bet tabloid hacks across the country are busy sacrificing virgins in the hope that we beat Fulham and set up a triffic contest with Portsmouth. Redknapp slap b…

Well I would have settled for a draw beforehand – that it was such a memorable, high-octane, pulsating spectacle of a game was a bonus. As against Bolton in the last round, the AANP view is that our opponents have blown their best chance of victory by failing to beat us on their own [...]

My pre-match ritual was slightly different yesterday. Due to the on-set of what can only be described as a life threatening case of man flu my warm up for our quarter final tie was less beer and banter more tea and a nap.

So positioning myself on the sofa, blanket in hand, my outlook was bleak. The only thing sicker than myself happened to be the Spurs squad. A lot as been made of our injury crisis but despite all that we managed to put out a very decent looking line up.

Benny was introduced at left back with our in-form man Bale shunted further up the pitch. Moddle skipped into centre mid to combine silk with Honduran iron. Fulham had a couple of their own injury issues most notably the talismanic Danny Murphy absent.

I had previously avoided the idea of breaking up partnerships that are working so was disappointed to see the promising Bale – Modric duo split. My thoughts on midfield selection can be found on a previous post as my head can’t comprehend trying to remember what I think…

The match started with a lot of possession from Spurs. Delicate passing designed to flirt with Fulham with the hope of dragging them out of their set positions. We batted our eyelashes and flashed some thigh to entice Fulham, but found our rivals unmoved from their two banks of four. Such an approach to football is normally derided by our fans as being negative but the organisation and disciplined skill of our opponents is something to be admired. There should be no surprises as to why their home record is so good.

Bale looked our most promising attacking outlet (again) however by having him further up the pitch saw him often being double marked by Duff and Baird. He still caused them problems to his credit with purposeful bursts of pace but often found himself isolated. Would have liked to have seen more from Niko on the opposite flank however he remained largely anonymous.

In the middle Palacios was indomitable, snapping into challenges, considered distribution and basically a brick wall. The only way Fulham managed to find their way past him was over him and even then he tracked back and chased them down like a rabid dog. Modric again looked lost in the middle where he doesn’t have the creative freedom to roam as he does when drifting in from the left.

Particularly impressed with Bassong who stuck to Zamora like a clingy ex-girlfriend. A mature considered performance from the young defender who, as opposed to attempting to rough Bobby up was willing to allow him to take possession before dealing with him. Fulham’s main source of attack would have been through set pieces usually earned by Bobby. Bassong conceded very few which showed great promise from the Frenchman. He seems a lot better when given the task of handling one big striker than having to track runs from numerous different attacking outlets.

‘Super Pav’ showed us his form of last season. First touch of a rapist is probably the best description of an untidy, headless performance. Pav has shown he’s better than this in recent games and whilst I avoided going over the top with expectations of him I still believe he will be better than that for us.

Our main problem with the game yesterday was a lack of penetration in midfield and attack. We were comfortable dealing with possession and carrying the ball for long periods of time but we missed the clever through balls of a giant man named Tom and the jinking runs of a man named Jermain. We often curse these two players but their importance was highlighted yesterday. We neither had the threat from a clumsy strike force nor from a lackadaisical midfield.

In the end the game was probably the most suitable for my disposition. A high octane, proper cup game would have killed me. We should paste them back at WHL where our home form is good and their away form is awful.

Also well done to the 4,000 Spurs fans at Craven Cottage. In full voice and good spirits they done us proud and raised a wry smile from me for your endeavour. Good show lads.

They say Sunday is a day for contemplation so I thought I might try something a bit different for a bit of fun over the coming weeks with the Tottenham Defensive Challenge.
As a club we’re not recognised for our defensive prowess. The other lot down the road take more accolades but we have had some [...]

The big story of the weekend isn’t our tense stalemate with Fulham thus handing us another replay and the chance to make it into the semis. It’s the semi draw, itself. Aston Villa first out of the bag. All hopes now rested on Chelsea being pulled out n…

So it’s back to the Lane next week, as I predicted in my preview. This in itself in unusual, getting something right in the preview that is, but there was always something about this fixture that screamed ‘draw’. Fulham are busy and well-organised but low scorers, Spurs more creative but since the four goals in [...]

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