Tottenham news

Lets hope Downing doesnt take the death threat route

White Hart Pane — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:25:00 +0000

Well our little striker is back. Its amazing what a few death threats can do to ensure a move without too much fuss! 15m is the rumoured fee but the actual amount of money changing hands is probably a lot less with Pompey still owing us money from Defoe, Kaboul and even Pedro Mendes.I think most Spurs fans are in agreement that Jermain should never have been sold in the first place but looking back, its probably been a good thing all round. He wasnt getting much in the way of first team football and for a player of his quality; it was quite simply ridiculous to be sitting on the bench as much as he was.You have to respect Defoe for the way he got on with it and stuck with us even though he wasnt getting a regular place in the starting line up for as long as he did. A year at Portsmouth has done him the world of good and also resulted in him winning back a place in the England squad.At a time when things have gone a little flat with the initial buzz surrounding Harrys appointment having understandably died down, a big singing is just what we needed. Its not just any old player but someone that is already a hero at the Lane as well as being something we are desperately missing at the moment, a top class natural goal scorer.I can only smile at the death threat story in the press at the weekend just to make the move a little easier. You couldnt possibly expect poor little Jermain to stay at Portsmouth when hes receiving death threats from the nasty Pompey fans! Dont get me wrong, there could well be an element of truth to it but its likely no worse than the over the top banter the players get from the crowd week in, week out.We can only hope Stuart Downings agent doesnt advise his client to approach the News of the World with some death threats of his own for this Sunday!

Tottenham vs Burnley

Freebetting.net — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:03:03 +0000

Holders Tottenham will be looking to create an early advantage in the first leg at White Hart Lane and make a giant step towards Wembley. Burnley knocked out Arsenal in the last round and they will be looking to make a good result before the return leg.

Roman Pavlyuchenko factfile: 10 things you need to know about the Tottenham striker

Mirror — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Roman Pavlyuchenko has fired Tottenham to the Carling Cup semi-finals - here's your essential guide

Harry defends Defoe pursuit

Football.co.uk — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:14:33 +0000

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has denied unsettling Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe with thoughts of a move back to White Hart Lane...

Dawson eager to make up for last year and see a Wembley return for Spurs

Daily Mail — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:08:54 +0000

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is desperate to get to Wembley and make up for his agony last season when he missed the Carling Cup final through injury.

Redknapp urges Ghaly forgiveness

BBC Football — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:58:03 +0000

Spurs Harry Redknapp urges fans to forgive Hossam Ghaly for a 2007 moment of frustration as Spurs face a Carling Cup semi-final against Burnley.

Dawson has Wembley dream

The Sun — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:40:00 +0000

LATEST: MICHAEL DAWSON wants to make up for missing last season's CC final

Tottenham FA Cup win was worth missing New Year for, says Roman Pavlyuchenko

Mirror — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:00:00 +0000

Experiencing British football's hectic festive calendar for the first time Pavlyuchenko kept his celebrations low key and it paid off as he scored a double on Friday night.

‘Tottenham land Jermain Defoe’

Telegraph.co.uk — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:01:19 +0000

Spurs reported to be close to securing £15m return of striker to White Hart Lane.

Boro rule out Downing exit

Setanta — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:26:01 +0000

Despite suggestions that Stewart Downing is poised to hand in a transfer request at Middlesbrough, chairman Steve Gibson is adamant that the winger will not be joining Tottenham in the January transfer window.