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Rafa Benitez & Harry Redknapp: A tale of two (very different) managers
On Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge, one manager whose appointment provoked fierce opprobrium from his own club’s supporters will be in direct opposition to a man whose arrival was celebrated by followers of relegation haunted Q.P.R Regardless of the discontent with...read more »
Just what does the future hold for Tottenham’s defensive prodigy?
September 2010, League Cup tie against Arsenal saw the Spurs academy product Steven Caulker making his first appearance for the Club. It might have been a perfect start for a blossoming career as the match went on to extra time,...read more »
Will Ledley King be remembered as a Tottenham legend?
So, there goes one of the most influential, highly gifted and one of the best defenders of a generation, if only Ledley King had two knees. King joined Spurs as a trainee in 1996, gradually progressing through the youth system, his...read more »
Can Tottenham stop their clear-out turning into a fire-sale? (and were they right to treat Saha and Nelsen this way?)
Tottenham’s clear out has well and truly begun. Indeed, the club has been pretty ruthless in terms of cutting players who aren’t likely to have much of a role to play moving forward. Indeed, eight players have had their heads...read more »
Goal-line technology – a matter of when and not if
The stakes are high, it’s the FA Cup semi-final and Chelsea are 1-0 up against Tottenham Hotspur in a closely contested game at Wembley. Early doors in the second half and, amidst a scramble from a Chelsea corner, the ball...read more »
Will Tottenham’s 20-year-old defensive prodigy be leading the line in five years time?
Whilst Tottenham have garnered plenty of plaudits for their attacking prowess this season, it’s heartening to see that they’re also developing defensively. Whilst the likes of Michael Dawson, Ledley King, William Gallas and Younes Kaboul have proven themselves to be...read more »
Are Spurs about to run out of steam?
Tottenham have been high flying in the Premier League this season but seem to have slipped of late. After being dismantled at the Emirates after being 2 goals to the good they then followed that result with a poor display...read more »
Time for a change of Captain at Spurs?
So Tottenham’s Scott Parker has been granted the dubious honour of the England Captaincy (albeit, perhaps only for one game) and this, for me, raises the question: If he’s afforded the responsibility at International level, should he be given the...read more »
What’s the logic behind Spurs’ recent signing?
When it comes to the transfer market, Harry Redknapp’s work is never quite done - at least that’s how it seems. Harry’s propensity for getting it right more often than not, when he signs a player is a major contributing...read more »
Why neither Tottenham or Chelsea can be considered title challengers:
The build up to this particular London derby had a slightly lopsided look about it. It was Spurs rather than Chelsea who were being lauded as credible title challengers, and it was the Pensioners who played the role of long...read more »