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   Tottenham drew 0-0 against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tonight.  For a match report, click here.

TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY
RUMOURS
   Tottenham were linked with a move for 18 year old midfielder Ozancan Kocko of Feyenoord, Argentine midfielder Leandro Parades of AS Roma and Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez.
TRANSFERS
   Former Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor has joined Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir in an 18 month deal.
   Former Spurs defender Steven Caulker has joined Lokomotiv Moscow on loan from Queens Park Rangers

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... West Ham United London have made a magnanimous gesture to their fans who had a replica shirt with PAYET on the back.  They will generously replace the shirt ... for GBP25 !!

   Tottenham have been drawn away to Fulham in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, with the game to take place between the 17th and 20th of February.
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Kieran Trippier's hip injury picked up on Saturday against Wycombe Wanderers will keep him out of tomorrow's trip to the Stadium of Light, joining Jan Vertonghen (ankle) and Erik Lamela (hip).  Harry Kane, Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld all return to the squad for the match against Sunderland
   SUNDERLAND TEAM NEWS : -  Victor Anichebe misses the rest of the season with knee ligament trouble, an injury that also rules out keeper Jordan Pickford, Paddy McNair and Duncan Whatmore.  Jan Kirchhoff misses the match with a cartilage problem and Lee Cattermole's hip injury keeps him out until March.  Doubts exist over the availability of Jason Denayer (groin), Steven Pienaar (calf) and Javier Manquillo (calf).  New signings Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo may be available.  Lamina Kone and Didier Ndong return to action after playing in the African Cup of Nations, but Wahbi Kahzri is still involve din the competition with Egypt.  Papy Djilobodji is serving a four match ban for his second sending off this season.
   For a Sunderland match preview, click here.
   Rumours claim Spurs are set to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for GBP25 million tomorrow.
   Tottenham's Under-23 side beat Southampton 3-1 at Stevenage tonight, with goals from Nathan Oduwa, an Alfie Jones own goal and one from Shilow Tracey.
   Former Spurs midfielder Mark Yeates has joined Notts County from Blackpool.

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   Wilfried Zaha may be the target of a late GBP25 million bid by Spurs, who are also interested in 27 year old Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmalenko, but he may want GBP100,000 a week.

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   Tottenham beat Wycombe Wanderers 4-3 in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.
   Tottenham's Under-18s lost 3-2 to Chelsea at Cobham this morning, with the Spurs goals coming from Reo Griffiths and Tashan Oakley-Boothe.

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   For a preview of the FA Cup Fourth Round tie at home to Wycombe Wanderers, click here.
   Spurs midfielder Luke Amos has joined Southend United on loan until the end of the season.

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   CRIMEWATCH ... Arsene Wenger has been given a four match touchline ban for manhandling fourth official Anthony Taylor in last week's match against Burnley  ... 

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Harry Kane (groin), Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Danny Rose (knee), join Jan Vertonghen (ankle) and Erik Lamela (hip) on the sidelines for the FA up tie at home to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.
   Tottenham are supporting Wembley Stadium in their application to Brent Council to amend their licence to stage more capacity crowd events per year for the length of Tottenham's tenure.
   Spurs' home match with Stoke City has had the kick off put back to 13.30 after Manchester United's qualification for the League Cup final.  The Tottenham match will be live on Sky Sports.
   Defender Anton Walkes has been signed by MLS side Atlanta United for the next six months as they enter the Eastern Conference of the league.
   Mad transfer rumours include Shanghai SIPG, managed by Andre Villa-Boas wanting Harry Kane and Danny Rose, while agent Jorge Mendes reckons Manchester United are willing to pay up to GBP100 million for Dele Alli.

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   Tottenham have had two matches in March moved for live TV coverage.
Everton (home)  will now take place on Sunday 5th March with a 13.30 kick off (Sky Sports).
Southampton (home) will kick off at 14.15 on Sunday 19th March (Sky Sports).
   New dates have been set for the Spurs Youth team's FA Youth Cup Fifth Round tie against Norwich City, which will now be played on Thursday 2nd February at Stevenage. kicking off at 19.00.
   The Under-18s match in the U18 Premier League at home to Leicester City will be staged at Hotspur Way and will be on Tuesday 7th February with a Noon kick off.

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   There are rumours today that Erik Lamela is unsettled in London and is homesick, so wants to join AS Roma, but there appear to be no solid quotes on this and the journos sums might not be that good if training in Rome and his dog died meaning that he is sad adds up to him leaving Tottenham.
   Tottenham's FA Youth Cup tie against Norwich City at Stevenage tonight was postponed because of a frozen pitch.
   Defender Connor Ogilvie has joined Stevenage on loan until the end of the season.
   Former Spurs youngster Souleymane Coulibaly has left Kilmarnock to join Egyptian side Al Ahly for GBP800,000.

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   Former Spur Ryan Mason is recovering well in hospital after sustaining a fractured skull in Hull City's game at Chelsea yesterday.  All at MEHSTG wish him a full and speedy recovery.

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   CRIMEWATCH ... Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to be charged by the FA for verbal abuse and pushing the fourth official after being sent off in yesterday's match with Burnley ... 

   Spurs are filling lots of column inches with links to potential transfers.  Andrea Rannochia of Internazionale is one player, albeit 29 years old, with the rumours claiming  that Tottenham have contacted his agent and have spoken about the club's 17 year old striker Pinamonti, who they are keen on too.  SS Lazio's 24 year old Dutch central defender Stefan de Vrij is another name linked with Spurs, while Sandro Ramirez of Malaga could leave for under GBP7 million in the summer, with Tottenham rumoured to rekindle their interest after Barcelona failed to agree terms for the 20 year old last summer. Real Madrid are willing to outbid everyone to get Dele Alli this summer, while Crystal Palace's GBP8 million offer for Ben Davies has been knocked back.   ..
   Tottenham have flown to Barcelona for some warm weather training ahea dof the FA Cup tie with Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.

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   Tottenham drew 2-2 with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this evening.  Click here for a match report.

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   Development squad striker Shayon Harrison has gone on loan to Yeovil Town until the end of the season.
   For a preview of tomorrow's trip to Manchester City, click here.
   Former Spurs midfielder Jake Livermore has joined West Bromwich Albion for GBP10 million from Hull City.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Jan Vertonghen will not need an operation on his ankle and he may return to playing within six weeks.  Erik Lamela is due a scan on his injured hip, with no date set for his return.
   Spurs have turned down an offer from Crystal Palace for left back Ben Davies, with a fee of GBP20 million being asked for the Welsh international.  Apparently, Vincent Janssen has rejected an offer from Galatasaray to stay at White Hart Lane.
   Former Spurs striker Shaquile Coulthirst has joined Mansfield Town on loan from Peterborough United.

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   Spurs and Arsenal are being linked with AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri, with Tottenham concerned that Barcelona will be looking at Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager.
   Not too much solid transfer speculation about today.
   Development striker Aramide Oteh is on work experience with QPR at the moment, but this does not necessarily mean he is on his way to Loftus Road permanently, as Ryan Loft had a similar arrangement with Stevenage last season.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Dave Jones has been named as the new manager of Hartlepool United  ...  Gary Caldwell has been appointed as the new boss at Chesterfield ... 

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   Midfielder Tom Carroll has joined Swansea City for a reported fee of GBP4.5 million.
   Spurs have offered a scholarship to Maurizio Pochettino, the manager's 15 year old son, who is a winger and he will enter the Spurs Academy .
   Jan Vertonghen could be out for as long as two and a half months, having suffered ligament damage to his ankle in Saturday's match against West Bromwich Albion.

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   It is reported that Tottenham will be signing Maximus Tainio - a Finnish midfielder - on a two year deal starting in July.  The 15 year old is the son of former Spurs midfielder Teemu Tainio.

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   Mauricio Pochettino has said that Spurs players wouldn't be tempted by the money on offer in China, as the club is one big happy family.  Poch also said that Spurs would not be replacing Jan Vertonghen with a new signing during the transfer window.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Craig Hignett has left his post as manager of Hartlepool United by mutual consent ... 

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... After yesterday's display of contempt for their striking French striker, everyone is asking West Ham United London fans, "Who Hates Dmitri Payet, say, Who Hates Dmitri Payet ?"

   Tottenham beat West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.

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   Tottenham's FA Cup Fourth Round tie at home to Wycombe Wanderers will kick off at 15.00 on Saturday 28th January.
   For a preview of tomorrow's match against West Bromwich Albion, click here.
   Tottenham's FA Youth Cup Fifth Round tie at home to Norwich City will kick off at 19.00 on Tuesday 24th January.
   Tottenham's Under-23 side drew 2-2 away at Manchester City after being 0-2 behind.  Nathan Oduwa and Shilow Tracey scored the goals that earned Spurs a point.
   Former Spurs defender Justin Edinburgh has been appointed as the new manager of Northampton Town.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ...  Diego Costa seems to be refusing to play for Chelsea after a fall out with club physios about his fitness.  Now Chelsea re finding out what a nasty piece of work he is ... like we all know, from experience.

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Erik Lamela is still rehabilitating in Italy and is the only absentee from the Tottenham squad.
   Tottenham's FA Cup Fourth Round tie at home to Wycombe Wanderers will be played on Saturday 28th January but the kick off time has yet to be decided..
   Swansea City are reportedly in talks with Tottenham over the transfer of midfielder Tom Carroll.  German press reports claim Spurs and Arsenal are battling for the signature of 22 year old Freiburg forward Maximilian Philipp, who could cost GBP3.4 million.
   Former Spurs reserve striker Stephen Robinson was sacked today as manager of Oldham Athletic.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Former England and Watford manager Graham Taylor died today aged 72  ...  John Sheridan has been named as the new manager of Oldham Athletic today ... Notts County appointed Kevin Nolan as their new boss today  ...

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ...  Dmitri Payet has been said to be refusing to play for West Ham United London by manager Slaven Bilic.  How come he only just realised ???

   Toby Alderweireld received the Match of The Day Defender of the Year 2016 award.
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   Tottenham's Youth team beat QPR 4-1 in the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round at Loftus Road tonight.  They progress to a home tie against Norwich City thanks to goals from Jack Roles 2, George Marsh and Reo Griffiths.
   Spurs are being linked with 20 year old River Plate striker Sebastian Druissi, who could cost GBP10 million.

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   Tottenham have been drawn at home to Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup Fourth Round to be played the weekend of 27th-30th January.
   Spurs have been linked with a move for 28 year old Atletico Madrid striker Nicolas Gaitan, with the player reported to be keen on the move, while news form France claims the club are close to completing the signing of 17 year old French forward Calvin Tshilumba from Laval of the French Second Division.  Spurs are reported to have been watching Barnsley's 19 year old full back James Bree, while the silly rumour of the day is that BOTH Manchester clubs want to sign BOTH Tottenham full backs in Danny Rose and Kyle Walker.  Yeah right !! 

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   Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-0 at White Hart Lane in the Third Round of the FA Cup this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.
   The Sunday Mirror claims that Barcelona will challenge Real Madrid for the signing of Dele Alli, while the Catalan club are keen on making Mauricio Pochettino their new manager, the Daily Star Sunday reckons.  The Sunday Express report that Liverpool have offered midfielder Adam Lallana a new deal to stop him signing for Tottenham.  With the transfer window now open, old rumours are re-surfacing and Chelsea are supposedly interested in Ben Davies again, although Crystal Palace still want him on loan. 

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   OTHER NEWS ... Danny Wilson was today sacked as manager of Chesterfield ... 

   For a preview of tomorrow's FA Cup tie with Aston Villa at the Lane, click here.
   Spurs Development squad striker Ryan Loft has joined Stevenage on loan for the rest of the season.
    Former Spurs midfielder Adel Taarabt has completed a loan move to Genoa.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Without specifying, Mauricio Pochettino hinted that a number of changes will be made for Sunday's FA Cup Third Round tie with Aston Villa at White Hart Lane, but Erik Lamela will not take part, as he has gone to train with AS Roma for a change of scene.
  Spurs and Southampton are reported to be watching Hoffenheim's 25 year old German striker Mark Uth, who might cost GBP6 million.  Other reports indicate that Tottenham might make a move in the summer for Fiorentina's 22 year old Italian international winger Federico Bernardeschi.  Having been linked with Real Madrid, today it is China where Dele Alli's future lies apparently, with GBP800,000 a week awaiting him if he heads East.  Former Spurs stars are also on the move with Adel Taarabt claiming he is set to move to Genoa, while Sandro looks likely to leave QPR to join one of two Turkish sides.
   Tottenham's Under-23s drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Hotspur Way this afternoon, with Shayon Harrison and Connor Ogilvie scoring with headers to twice peg back the young Pensioners.
  Spurs Under-18s have been draw at home to Norwich City, should they beat QPR in the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round tie next week.

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   No transfer rumours today, but plenty about how Spurs have snuck into the title race under the radar.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Marcos Silva has been named as the new manager of Hull City ... Steve Davis was sacked as manager of Crewe Alexandra today and replaced by David Artell  ...

   Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at White Hart Lane tonight  For a match report click here.

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  TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Tottenham's only absentee is Erik Lamela, whose hip injury is clearing up slowly.
   CHELSEA TEAM NEWS : -  There is only one injury doubt for Chelsea and that is Marcos Alonso's ankle knock.
   For a match preview, click here.
   Transfer window silly season is here, with Manchester United supposedly wanting Harry Kane for GBP80 million and Real Madrid ready to offer GBP50 million for Dele Alli in the summer.
   Former Spurs defenders Justin Edinburgh and David Kerslake have been sacked by Gillingham as Manager and Assistant Manager of the Kent club.
   Paul Clement's appointment as the new Swansea City manager has seen him raid the Spurs Academy back-room staff, with Nigel Gibbs - the Assistant Head of Player and Coach Development at Tottenham and Karl Halibi - who was the Physical Development coach for the Development group - both heading for South Wales.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Notts County have appointed Alan Smith as their caretaker manager ... Swansea City have appointed Paul Clement as their new boss ...  Hull City sacked manager Mike Phelan today  ...  Ady Pennock was appointed as the Head Coach of Gillingham today  ...

   Apart from Danny Rose enjoying a cheeky pint at the World Darts Championships at Alexandra Palace last night, there is little new news.  Bruma said he wants Galatasaray to let him go so he can join Spurs, but that is only speculation, as the story only said he wanted to come to England.

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   HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
   Tottenham beat Watford 4-1 at Vicarage Road this afternoon.  For a match report click here.

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