Steven Ferguson (Forward)

He has a good burst of speed and looks to have the happy knack of being in the right place at the right time.  He got some early experience in the first team too because of injuries to other players, with caretaker David Pleat introducing him to the squad for the match against Arsenal and Hoddle for the trip to Liverpool.

Featured in some of the early pre-season friendlies prior to the 2001-02 season and scored a few goals to show he can do it at a higher level. His height, cool finishing and quick thinking mark him out as one who can use his attributes to become a fine striker.

Hit by injury through the later end of 2001-02 and into 2002-03, Ferguson went on loan to Motherwell for a while and did well there. However, on his return to Tottenham, he never regained his reserve place and was released in early 2003.

(Midfield/Winger)

Has only featured sparingly this season and following his refusal to go on loan on transfer deadline day, he has been frozen out of the first team and the reserves too.  Destined to leave in the summer months, with Norwich City his most likely destination.

Actually left in 2001 to join West Bromwich Albion.

(Midfield)

He featured strongly in the "engine room" of the George Graham team, as the manager bought him to strengthen the midfield and his ball-winning skills have really made a difference to that area of Tottenham's play. Sometimes get caught up in the passion of the play and has picked up some silly yellow cards for histrionics, which are unnecessary, but he was instrumental in providing a platform for Tottenham to win the Worthington Cup with his no-frills approach. In 1999-2000, it was hoped that he would become even more important as his experience in Europe will be invaluable, but the UEFA Cup run was short-lived.

Freund has continued to wind up the best in the Premier League.  His contribution to the side is not obvious, but Tottenham do miss him when he is not there.  Became a cult figure by sitting in the Lower East stand for the Arsenal game when suspended.  Always histrionic, but it can be good fun watching him.  Anyone who gets Roy Keane chasing him around the pitch has to be worth the entrance money.

His place in the Tottenham midfield has been in question among the fans, but his fierce enjoyment of winning for Spurs has won them over and his start to the 2000-2001 season was impressive.  With his shirt thrown into the crowd after the home win over Everton and hitting the bar against West Ham, it won't be long before he and the crowd go ballistic when he scores !!

With Glenn Hoddle's arrival, it appeared that Freund had dropped out of favour - his omission from the semi-final line-up a mystery.  However, at the start of 2001-02, he was back in place and played very well for the club up until he was put out of the game for the rest of the season in the Worthington Cup semi first leg.  His twisted knee meant surgery on his cruciate ligaments and his recovery was nearing completion as the 2002-03 season got underway.  Steffen only made a few appearances in that season, as he struggled to get over another injury and Hoddle preferred to go with other players in midfield, leaving the back four somewhat exposed at times.

It was not that surprising that Freund was informed that he could find a new club, although without a straight replacement, it seemed to leave a hole in the midfield for a ball winner.  There was some bitterness in his departure, with comments flying about between him and the club about a possible year long extension, which was allegedly retracted by Spurs, but in the end he returned to Germany to play for Kaiserslautern on a year long deal.

(Midfield/Winger)

Last season was a hard act to live up to and David has been a shadow of his 1998-99 self.  He still has the highest number of assists and has scored a couple of goals, but his regular substitutions have caused uproar amongst the Spurs crowd.  He is the mercurial entertainer, but his effectiveness and sometimes overindulgence may lead to a falling out with the Tottenham management.  

Left under GG's reign to join Aston Villa, before being shipped out to Everton and then being left without a club.

  Ian Hillier (Defender)

Started out in midfield, but has found a niche at right back or in the centre of defence now.  Served the reserves for the best part of two seasons (1999-2001) and took the captain's armband towards the end of the latter.  Ian is an uncompromising tackler and reads the game well, which allows him to go forward where he can finish well.

With Luke Young having moved on, he might now be promoted in the pecking order to replace Stephen Carr, should he be unavailable.

Went on loan in August 2001 to Luton Town for a month, before joining them for a small fee.

(Goalkeeper)

The Canadian keeper has a good range of skills for his role; confident with his feet, although sometimes a little heart-stopping; good handling, with the right choice of when to punch; good shot-stopping reflexes and a good spring to dive upwards and to the side when required.

Although he has not been tested in the first team, he has done enough in the second string to show he could be a real asset and he will develop well under the tutelage of Segers and Jennings at the club.

(Forward)

Further injury problems obtained in the pre-season before 1998-99 set him back again, then just when the season was going well for him, David James crashed into him breaking his jaw. However, Steffen made a rapid return and scored twice in the FA Cup game against Watford. He did come good at the end of the season scoring for both Tottenham and Norway and in the pre-season tour of Sweden notched a couple of hat-tricks and looked sharp for 1999-2000. His general link-up play is been very good and he may establish himself as a regular if he can steer clear of knocks. A free-scoring partner would also help to boost his confidence.

At the end of the season 1999-2000, he was and had been the top scorer for the bulk of the season and despite injuries striking, he had been scoring regularly.  Not regularly enough for the liking of some, but he has been in and out of scoring form, while finally striking up some sort of partnership with Armstrong.

With the arrival of Rebrov, it was thought that having partnered him in pre-season matches and scored heavily, that the two would play as the first choice pairing.  However, Les Ferdinand has been chosen to play alongside the Ukrainian and Steffen has been "rested".  He has found a midfield role in the side following Anderton's injury, but does not seem as comfortable in it as he does for his national side.

Further injuries including knee and concussion problems, ruled him out for the latter half of the 2000-2001 season, leaving him unable to show what he could do, but the long lay-off should help him recharge his batteries for an assault on the 2001-2002 season. 

Played well enough in 2001-02, but still failing to show his full potential in the side, Steffen continues to frustrate up front.  Has played midfield and has picked up his regular injuries, with the start of the 2002-03 season disrupted as he returned to Norway to his brother's bedside, recovering from a car crash.

It was another disjointed season for him, picking up injuries while on duty with Norway, making a few appearances and then fading from the picture.  In August 2003, he finally left White Hart Lane for Wolverhampton Wanderers, when Spurs released him from his remaining year of his contract ... never having fulfilled the potential he was supposed to have.