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   Not a lot of Spurs news about today, other than the comments Harry Redknapp has made about the pre-season schedule.
   Wyart Lane has contributed to an article on the Sports Illustrated website about the race for fourth place in the Premier League for coming season.  Click here to read the piece.

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   Harry Redknapp has hit back at West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan, who attacked Tottenham for allegedly aiming to unsettle midfielder Scott Parker by making a bid for him.  Redknapp said that clubs are allowed to make an offer for players, with Daniel Levy probably only making an advance if given some encouragement, but it was not Tottenham who revealed that the bid had been made, so it would seem that the Irons co-owner may just have been speaking about it to enhance his own stance at Upton Park.
   Redknapp also slammed the pre-season schedule with Spurs having not got over their trip to the USA, as the players are still waking up at 03:00 a.m. and he also criticised the England and other international friendly fixtures a week before the start of the Premier League season meaning the players will not be back with the club until a day before we play Manchester City, swiftly followed by a Champions League qualifying tie.
   Hull City are looking at taking midfielder John Bostock on loan for the coming season.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Mark Hughes has been named as the new manager of Fulham ... 

   Tottenham lost 1-4 to Villarreal in a friendly at White Hart Lane this evening.  For a match report, click here.
   Spurs are to make a £4 million bid for Craig Bellamy to take him off Manchester City's hands before the deadline to name their 25 man squad for the coming season according to the Daily Mail.
   The Mail also claims that West Ham United are set to face a backlash to their refusal to sell Scott Parker, as the 29 year old midfielder wants to play European football and is frustrated by being the only player not for sale by the club following Tottenham's rejected bid for him.
   Stephen Caulker has signed a new contract with the club until 2013.
   Spurs have given the first professional contracts of their careers to Ryan Fredericks, Harry Kane and Callum Tapping.

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   A Tottenham Under-18 side plus Danny Rose and Adel Taarabt drew 2-2 at Leyton Orient against the League One club's first team tonight.  For a match report click here.
   Spurs have had a bid for midfielder Scott Parker turned down by West Ham United, whose co-owner David Sullivan advised Daniel Levy not to make a bid an unsettle the player.  The fee was reported to be £7 million in the London Evening Standard.
   Midfielder Sandro has been called into the Brazil squad for their friendly against the USA.
   Robbie Keane is in the Republic of Ireland squad to play a friendly against Argentina in Dublin on August 11th.
   Former Spurs defender Sol Campbell has joined Newcastle United.
   Former Spurs reserve midfielder David Hutton is having a trial with Carlisle United.
   Former Spurs striker Mounir El Hamdaoui has signed for Ajax from AZ Alkmaar, while another ex-Spurs forward hopes to link up with former Spurs boss Martin Jol at the Amsterdam Arena and that is Mido, who has agreed terms, but Middlesbrough are holding out for a fee for the Egyptian.
   Spurs transfer target Raul, has signed for Schalke 04 of Germany after being released by Real Madrid.

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  MEHSTG's spin story ... David Sullivan must really dislike Scott Parker, as he has said that the midfielder will not be sold by West Ham United, "not for any money to anyone."  Meanwhile, for the rest of the squad he is open to offers for.

   Harry Redknapp spoke about Jonathan Woodgate's injury situation on his return to England from the US tour.  Harry said that he fears for Woodgate's career after he revealed that the central defender is no nearer match fitness (or indeed kicking a ball).  With the new rules coming in about naming a squad of 25 (eight of which are home grown players and clubs can add on as many under-21s as they like), it is unlikely that Woodgate will be among them and the situation will be reviewed in January, when changes to the squad can be made.
   John Bostock and Steven Caulker played in England Under-19's 1-3 defeat by Spain in the semi-final of the European Championships in France this afternoon.
   Redknapp also told the Press that he is looking to sign three more players but has some work to do.  The Spurs boss also hinted that there may not be too much outlay with a loan and a free transfer possibly among the incoming players.  He did say that Spurs would probably not be in the market for Aston Villa duo James Milner and Ashley Young, Everton defender Phil Jagielka, Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano and Real Madrid forward Raul.

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   OTHER NEWS ... UEFA have announced that as part of the requirements for obtaining a UEFA club licence (to allow clubs to take part in European competition) clubs will have to have an operating Supporters Liaison Officer to provide a "consensual and harmonious relation with fans" ... 

   Tottenham's players involved in the World Cup returned to training today.
   Spurs are reported on the BBC website to be interested in taking over the Olympic Stadium in Stratford after the games in 2012.  While no formal bid has been made, the piece indicates that an approach to the Olympic Park Legacy Company with a prospect to look at the ground as an option, as hurdles keep being put in the way of the new ground planned at White Hart Lane.

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   Tottenham drew 2-2 with Sporting Lisbon this evening in the New York Challenge at the Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey.  Click here for a match report.
   The News of the World claims that Spurs might enter the race for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner at a cost of £24 million.
   Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy is said to be closer to moving to Tottenham in the Sunday People after he looked set to be used as a part exchange for Aston Villa's James Milner, but he favours White Hart Lane and a crack at the Champions League.  The only stumbling block could be his wages, as only a low fee for the player would allow Spurs to manage their wage structure to accommodate the Welsh international.
   Blackpool are hoping to take defender Kyle Walker on a season long loan to help their first campaign in the Premier League.
   With defensive injuries, Harry Redknapp is reported in the Independent on Sunday to be interested in £15 million rated Everton defender Phil Jagielka.
   Meanwhile Redknapp has told Radio Five Live that it would be "fantastic" to manage the GB side in the 2012 London Olympic Games.
   Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent has said that he is staying at White Hart Lane to help Tottenham in their Champions League campaign.

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   The Daily Mirror claims that Tottenham may try and attract Aston Villa winger Ashley Young to White Hart Lane, while Martin O'Neill wants Robbie Keane to make the opposite journey, with £5 million rated central defender Curtis Davies being offered as part of the deal for the Republic of Ireland striker.
   Robbie Keane's future at Spurs has been called into doubt when he walked away from two interviews about a transfer away from the club after the win over New York Red Bulls, according to the Mirror.
   Millwall are keen to take John Bostock and Andros Townsend on loan, as they seek to extend the link with Spurs struck up last year when Jon Obika joined the South London club towards the end of the season.
   Dean Parrett picked up a yellow card and was substituted in the 74th minute, John Bostock came off the bench in the 78th minute and Steven Caulker played the whole game having a header cleared off the line, as England Under-19s progressed to the semi-finals of the European Championships with a last minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw against hosts France today.

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   Tottenham beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 at the Home Depot stadium in Harrison, New Jersey in the New York Challenge tournament this morning.  For a match report, click here.
   Former Spurs players Gus Poyet and Mauricio Tarrico have extended their contracts as manager and assistant manager at Brighton & Hove Albion for four years.

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   Tottenham's New York Football Challenge game against New York Red Bulls on Thursday will now kick off 30 minutes later at 08:30 p.m. local time (01:30 a.m. on 23.07.10  UK time).  The game on Sunday against Sporting Lisbon is unchanged with a 01:00 p.m. kick off local time (06:00 p.m.  UK time).
   The Daily Mail is reporting that Spurs are keen to sign Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy, but with him being 31 years old and having a history of injuries, they might be seeking to take him on a season long loan initially.
   Sky Sports website claim that Bongani Khumalo, the South Africa and SuperSport United central defender, is stating that he is close to having a trial at Spurs.  The 23 year old has said his agent is in talks to set this up and with the World Cup star's club being the South Africa partner club of Spurs, the link may yet see him travelling to White Hart Lane.
   Harry Redknapp has told reporters that a month ago Joe Cole told him he wanted to join Spurs, but then this week he has gone to Liverpool.  Spurs were offering £65,000 a week with a big signing on fee, but the wages being paid at Liverpool of £90,000 could not be matched.
   Former Spurs manager Martin Jol will not be taking over at Fulham, as he is staying with Ajax after talks with the club.

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   Rumours in the Daily Mail hint that Spurs may be willing to allow Roman Pavyluchenko to go on loan to Sporting Lisbon for the whole of next season, but the player has said that he knows nothing about it and only wants to play ion England or Russia.
   The Sun claims that Real Madrid legend Raul wants to play his football in London next season and thus this may give Spurs the advantage over Newcastle United in the race for the Spanish striker.
   Dean Parrett and Steven Caulker played all of England Under-19s 0-1 defeat by Holland in Bayeux, France today.  John Bostock was an unused substitute.

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   Little Spurs news today, with only a snippet in the Daily Mail about Fulham going for Robbie Keane should Martin Jol eventually sort out if he will manage the Cottagers, should Ajax let him go.
   Former Spurs defender Jamie Clapham has joined Lincoln City after being released by Notts. County.

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   Tottenham Hotspur have done a great service to all it's fans and football in general by banning the vuvuzela from White Hart Lane next season.
   Spurs transfer target Joe Cole has, as expected, signed for Liverpool.
   Marseilles president Jean Claude Dassier has told Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo that he will not be sold after rumours of Tottenham's interest hit the news.
   Nice striker Loic Remy has been told at a meeting today that he will be allowed talks with English clubs who want to sign him.  Rumours are in the media that West Ham United are in poll position, but TeamTalk's website claims the French club are not happy about the payment plan for the player, although the fee is what they are looking for.  Liverpool and Spurs are also said to be interested in the 23 year old.
   Kenny Earl has asked us to publicise a charity football match between amateur club Eltham Royals FC and a Spurs Legends XI (ex-professional Tottenham players from the 1980's) on 25th July 2010 to raise money for Demelza Children’s Hospice in Eltham, South East London which provides support and care for children with life-limiting illnesses.
The venue is Thamesmead Town FC, gates open at 12:00 and kick-off is at 2:00 p.m. There will be quite a bit of pre-match entertainment, a sports quiz with cash prizes, a big raffle, music and a match day programme as well as various forms of food and drink refreshments.
Please click here to find out which ex-Spurs players are going to be involved or visit http://www.justgiving.co.uk/eltham royals for more details.

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  MEHSTG's spin story ... Liverpool have announced they have appointed a former Simply Red guitarist as their club masseur.  They have also announced that Mick Hucknall will be shortly appointed as their new vocal coach.

   The News of the World report that Ipswich Town have told Spurs and Arsenal that it will cost them £10 million to sign 17 year old forward Connor Wickham.
   Blackburn Rovers' 19 year old central defender Phil Jones is in Harry Redknapp's sights according to the Sunday People, who reckon he might try and take the youngster on loan for a year before making a permanent offer.
   The Sunday Mirror claim Harry Redknapp could be sacked by Spurs should be be found guilty of tax evasion.  The paper says that the renegotiated contract for the 63 year old Tottenham boss contains the same clause as any employee that they will be asked to leave should they bring the company's reputation into dispute.
   The Sunday Mirror reckon that Tottenham's hopes of signing Joe Cole are fading, with Liverpool his likely destination as the Anfield club will meet his £90,000 a week wage demands and so they will switch their attention to brining in Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellamy, who might be available for as little as £3 million.
   The Star on Sunday run a report that links New York Yankees with a £450 million buy-out for Tottenham.  With owner George Steinbrenner last week, his sons Hank and Hal have taken over the reins and with Hank having played soccer at college, the paper has linked a former offer for a stake in Spurs with a new take-over bid, although no direct comment was included in the piece, other than a remark about any extension of the franchise being not made in America, but a Premier League club might be their next move.
   Dean Parrett, Steven Caulker and John Bostock all featured in England Under-19's 3-2 win over Austria in the European Under-19 Championships in France today.  Parrett played 90 minutes, hitting the bar with a free-kick and Bostock was substituted after 77 minutes and Caulker after 86 minutes.
   Former Spurs manager Martin Jol is strongly rumoured to be named as manager of Fulham in the next few days according to the BBC football website.

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   Tottenham drew the first game of their American tour 0-0 at San Jose Earthquakes tonight.  For a match report click here.
   The Daily Mirror claim that if Spurs can sell Robbie Keane to Aston Villa, they will use the money to replace him with Craig Bellamy, who looks set to leave Manchester City for £5 million.
   Giovani dos Santos is interesting Sporting Lisbon, who want him on a season's loan, while Tottenham might use this as a bargaining tool to prise away the Portuguese club's striker Yannick Djalo who might cost £4.2 million.

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   It appears that Brazilian forward Luis Fabiano has changed his mind about leaving Sevilla for Tottenham after saying he had not realised the club's ambitions and would welcome an approach for Spurs.  Maybe he has been talking to Heurelho Gomes this week and not Gilberto.
   In the Daily Mail it claims that AC Milan are offering Spurs Klaas Jan Huntelaar for £12.5 million to make space for their bid for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.
   The Guardian claim that once Martin Jol is announced as manager of Fulham, the Craven Cottage club will launch a bid for striker Robbie Keane.
   The paper also reckon that Harry Redknapp might beat Arsenal to the signing of Ipswich Town's young striker Connor Wickham, with the Daily Mail saying it might cost £8 million to take the forward from Portman Road
   The Daily Mirror website carries a piece on the England Under-19s and claims Tottenham's young central defender Steven Caulker will be playing at Leeds United on a season long loan after the tournament.

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   The Times claim Spurs have interests in signing two Manchester City players - Craig Bellamy and Micah Richards.

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   Harry Redknapp has signed a new two-year extension to his deal at White Hart Lane, worth £3 million a year, keeping him until 2013, with his comments hinting that he may stay longer still.
   The Guardian claims Martin O'Neill wants to take Robbie Keane to Villa Park.
   Harry Redknapp claims to have spoken at length to Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole about a free transfer to Tottenham.

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   No news of any note relating to Spurs today.

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   The Sunday Telegraph claims West Ham United have beaten Spurs and Espanyol to the signing of Mexican striker Pablo Barrera from UNAM Pumas.
   Martin O'Neill is confident of signing Robbie Keane according to the News of the World.
   The paper also says that a move in the same direction will be shunned by Jermaine Jenas, who says he wants to stay and fight for his place at White Hart Lane.
   Still on the subject of the Midlands club, the Sunday Mirror thinks that Villa could be a way out of Spurs for David Bentley, who it says upset the manager with his soaking after the penultimate game against Manchester City last season.

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   Tottenham beat Bournemouth 4-0 this afternoon at Dean Court in their first pre-season friendly.  Goals came from Jon Obika, Danny Rose and two from Roman Pavlyuchenko
   The Daily Mail claims Spurs are "on the verge" of £6 million signing Manchester City winger Craig Bellamy.
   In the Daily Mirror, they report that Uruguay and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has changed his mind and said that a good offer could tempt him back to the Premier League.

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   The Sun run a story claiming Harry Redknapp might renew his interest in Everton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar, with Robbie Keane or Jermaine Jenas as bait to encourage manager David Moyes to do a deal.

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   The Sun claims Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool are all after Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, who is being allowed to leave for a cut-price £6 million.
   Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to spend another season on loan at White Hart Lane according to the same paper.

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   Glasgow Celtic manager Neil Lennon has allegedly had talks with Spurs about another lengthy loan for striker Robbie Keane.
   Harry Redknapp said he would be interested in signing Brazilian forward Luis Fabiano, but that his wages might be beyond Tottenham's means.

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   The Sun reveal that Harry Redknapp's view that Tottenham cannot afford to buy Diego Forlan from Atletico Madrid, while the player himself says he does not want to return to the Premier League in the Daily Express.
   Gareth Bale is a target for Rafa Benitez at Internazionale, as he seeks a replacement for Brazilian defender Maicon.

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   All quiet on the Spurs news front today.

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   The Sunday Mirror have Spurs down as moving for Ajax striker Luis Suarez if they fail to sign Diego Forlan from Atletico Madrid.
   Meanwhile in the News of the World, they reckon Harry Redknapp is setting his sights on Manchester City's England defender Micah Richards.
   The Mail on Sunday choose another Manchester City target heading for White Hart Lane and this time it's £7 million Craig Bellamy.

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   OTHER NEWS ... The News of the World claim that Manchester City's new signing Yaya Toure will earn £220,000 a week, making his five year deal worth £55.6 million ... 

   Gareth Bale has urged Spurs to do everything they can to sign Joe Cole.
   The Sun claim Spurs are to challenge Liverpool for the signing of Galatasaray's midfielder Arda Turan, but it is the Turkish international's dream to play at Anfield ... and I think he meant more than once a season.

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   MEHSTG is off on it's summer holidays.  We will be back in a fortnight, so take this chance to visit the many other pages on the site, with loads to read and laugh at !!

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   OTHER NEWS ... Roy Hodgson was appointed as the new Liverpool manager today ...