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Tuesday
31.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs are said to have sent scout Tony Book to watch Wigan Athletic's
21 year old left back Leighton Baines. Manchester United
have also been watching the England Under-21 defender.
Midfielder Didier Zokora is back in training after his bout of
malaria and has been named in the Ivory Coast squad for next month's
friendly against Sweden.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... Jose Mourinho moans after his side come
back from 0-1 and 1-2 down to get a 2-2 draw.
Monday
30.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Calum Davenport will be ruled out of selection for the Spurs
first team for the next two weeks after suffering a groin injury in
the League Cup tie against MK Dons.
The German press claims that Tottenham watched Hertha Berlin
midfielder Yildiray Basturk at the weekend. The 27 year
old Turkish international is out of contract in the summer and can
talk to other clubs from1st January 2007 and although he left
the pitch injured after 28 minutes, he was the club's Player of the
Year last season. Having been linked with Spurs yesterday,
David Beckham says he wants to stay with Real Madrid, but whether
they want him to stay is another story. Tottenham are amongst a
gaggle of clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Locomtiv Moscow,
Liverpool, Barcelona and Glasgow Celtic, who have all had Chiendu
Ogbuke watched playing for his club Lyn Oslo. He looks set
to leave the Norwegian side in the summer and the 20 year old Nigerian
has scored eight goals in 10 matches so far this season.
Spurs Reserves hosted Charlton Athletic Reserves at Broadhall Way
tonight and drew 0-0.
Former Spurs defender Alton Thelwell has joined Leyton Orient
on loan from Hull City.
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OTHER
NEWS ... Dave Penney has been announced as the new manager of
Darlington ... ...
Sunday
29.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs have today been linked with a £5 million move for Real Madrid
midfielder David Beckham, with Martin Jol telling the
Mail on Sunday that he will "sit down and have a think about it."
Meanwhile, it is reported that Aston Villa are keen to sign Robbie
Keane for £5 million, as Spurs look at Birmingham City defender
Matthew Upson with a view to buying him in January.
OTHER
NEWS ... Luton Town defender Sol Davis has suffered a stroke on
the club coach which was travelling to Ipswich in preparation for
today's game ... Birmingham City midfielder Damien Johnson has
suffered a broken jaw after being elbowed by West Bromwich Albion's
Paul Robinson in yesterday's game ...
Saturday
28.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs drew 0-0 away to Watford at Vicarage Road this afternoon.
For a match report, click
here.
Reaction to follow.
OTHER
NEWS ... Leeds United have agreed a settlement package with
Chelsea
and will drop their formal complaint to the FA over the illegal
approach for two of their teenage players ... ...
Friday
27.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Sky Sports website claims that Tottenham are keen to make a move for
Norwegian youngster Dag Alexander Olsen. Having been on
trial at Spurs, the 17 year old forward from
Gjovik-Lyn
hoped to go to Liverpool and Bayern Munich to try out for those clubs,
but it looks like Spurs might be first to make an offer to take him
on.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : - Spurs will definitely be without
Teemu Tainio and Steed Malbranque, who are both recovering
from operations, while Young-Pyo Lee is still troubled by an
ankle injury, with Paul Stalteri having picked up a knee knock
in the League Cup tie at MK Dons.
WATFORD TEAM NEWS : - Central defender Clarke Carlisle is out
with a thigh injury and striker Marlon King is still sidelined with a
knee injury.
OTHER
NEWS ... Newcastle United have announced a £12 million loss for
the last year ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... Petr
Cech said today that he can remember nothing about the match at
Reading when he sustained a fractured skull. If only the same
would happen to Jose Mourinho.
Thursday
26.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Martin Jol has told the media that the Jermain Defoe
"biting" incident has been dealt with internally.
The League Cup Fourth Round game against Port Vale will take place at
White Hart Lane on Wednesday 8th November.
For a preview of the Watford match, click
here.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
CRIMEWATCH ... Wisla
Krakow defender Nikola Mijailovic has been banned for five UEFA
matches after being found guilty of racially abusing Blackburn Rovers
striker Benni McCarthy in a UEFA Cup game last week
... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... the
Queen might well have revealed her colours as a Spurs fan when she
used the excuse of a sore back to duck out of the opening ceremony at
the new Highbury today, leaving Prince Philip to do
Wednesday
25.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs won 5-0 away at MK Dons in the Third Round of the League Cup
tonight. For a match report, click
here and for reaction,
click
here.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ...
Tuesday
24.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : - Dimitar Berbatov looks set to
return to the Spurs team, while Didier Zokora will probably
miss out as he is still suffering with malaria.
Former Spurs midfielder Gus Poyet has joined manager Dennis
Wise at Leeds United as his assistant.
Former Spurs defender David Tuttle has turned down the
caretaker manager role at Swindon Town, preferring to develop his role
as Head of Youth Football.
OTHER
NEWS ... ...
Monday
23.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
The FA have stated that they intend to take no action over the alleged
bite by Jermain Defoe in yesterday's match against West Ham
United.
Sky Sports runs a story claiming that Tottenham are set to organise a
feeder club deal with Belgian side FC Brussels. Initial talks on
the agreement have been held, but nothing firm has been decided upon
with the club, who are tenth in the Juliper League, although further
talks may be held at a later stage.
Former Spurs Academy Manager Colin Murphy has taken over as
assistant manager at Hull City.
Former Spurs defender David Tuttle has been upgraded from Head
of youth football and Scouting Director at Swindon Town to be
caretaker manager while Dennis Wise and his assistant, former Tottenham
midfielder, Gus Poyet talk to Leeds United about taking over at
the crisis Yorkshire club.
Robert Earl - the owner of the Planet Hollywood restaurant chain and a
Spurs fan - bought a 23% stake in Everton at the end of last week.
He intends to introduce Sylvester Stallone to the club and if the
intended naming rights deal goes through, he will aim to get Goodison
Park known as the Planet Hollywood Bowl or something.
OTHER
NEWS ... Paul Ince has been announced as the new manager of
Macclesfield, who are bottom of the league without a win so far this
season ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... The Daily Mirror report that
Arsenal goalie Jens Lehmann is been studying an
18th century German book about how to he should behave towards other
people, which includes everything from table etiquette to showing
respect to people. IT'S NOT WORKING !!
Sunday
22.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs beat West Ham United 1-0 at White Hart Lane this afternoon.
Click
here
for a match report. Click
here for reaction.
The News of the World claim that Young-Pyo Lee might move to AS
Roma in January despite a move falling through to the Italian club in
the summer, with some strange comments about the reason for it from
Roma. The South Korean international's agent has denied any
truth in the rumour. The Sunday Mirror puts Spurs amongst
Liverpool, Newcastle United and Arsenal as potential suitors for
Chelsea's want-away winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
OTHER
NEWS ... Blackburn Rovers miss two penalties in their 0-1 defeat
by Bolton Wanderers ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... Arsenal
keeper Jens Lehmann has said he would consider wearing protective
headgear in the wake of the incidents that led to Chelsea keepers Petr
Cech and Carlo Cudicini being taken to hospital last weekend.
The German national keeper reckons that donning a Peruvian knitted
bonnet would deter anyone from kicking him in the head because he
would look like a mentalist.
Saturday
21.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Nothing much in the news today apart from the fact that Tottenham
trained in Turkey before flying home and that Ledley King might
play against West Ham United after all.
Spurs under-18s played out a 0-0 draw with Bristol City in the Premier
Academy League.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... Jose
Mourinho had no gripes over today's Chelsea 1-0 win over Portsmouth.
Friday
20.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
The Sun claims that Spurs have joined Newcastle United and West Ham
United in chasing Birmingham City winger Julian Gray, who wants
away from St. Andrews.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -
Ledley King might be rested after playing in Turkey on Thursday,
but Mido is fit for selection. With Didier Zokora
still suffering with a fever, Tom Huddlestone is likely to
continue in his place in midfield.
For a preview of Sunday's match, click
here.
WEST HAM UNITED TEAM NEWS : - Carlos
Tevez has only had one training session after coming back from
international duty with a knee injury. Defender John Pantsil is
fit after knee surgery and Robert Green could make his debut.
Former Spurs manager and midfielder Ossie Ardiles has left
Beitar Jerusalem, where he had been coach of the Israeli club for a
whole five games.
Tottenham's Andros Townsend
featured in England Under-16s 1-1 draw in Wales in the Victory Shield
tonight before being substituted after 60 minutes.
We have been contacted by a Spurs fan wanting a ticket for Sunday.
Anyone who can help, please contact Martin at
mg@firstcouriers.net.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
Thursday
19.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs beat Besiktas 2-0 in Istanbul tonight in their UEFA Cup Group B
match. For a match report, click
here.
Reaction to follow
Following the UEFA Cup draw, Tottenham's match at Eastlands against
Manchester City has been moved from Saturday 16th December to
Sunday December 17th with the kick off being at
3.00 p.m.
OTHER
NEWS ... Manager Paul Sturrock has been sacked by Sheffield
Wednesday ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... according to TeamTalk, Martin Jol was
quoted as saying that the Besiktas fans were
"a very phonetical crowd, a
very good crowd."
Wednesday
18.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : - Michael Dawson and
Ledley King are both likely to be fit for tomorrow night's UEFA
Cup tie in Turkey. Calum Davenport is doubtful after
suffering a broken nose against Aston Villa, while Hossam Ghaly
is not expected to recover from his hamstring injury, although
Aaron Lennon might make an appearance in the match.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
CRIMEWATCH ... Liverpool
and Everton have been charged with not being able to control
their players in the recent reserve game and Jerzy Dudek is facing an
individual charge of not leaving the field quickly enough after being
sent off in the same match ...
West Ham fans have earned their club an FA
investigation after Portsmouth's Matthew Taylor was pelted with a
bottle and coins as he prepared to take a corner ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... Just imagine you have an overtly racist 68
year old national manager, who has just presided over a loss to
Northern Ireland and a loss to Sweden. What would you do ??
Sack him ?? Wrong. Give him an extended contract of course
!!
Tuesday
17.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Calum Davenport's red card handed out by referee Martin Atkinson in
the game against Aston Villa has been wiped out after the official
reviewed the decision. Davenport was deemed to have committed a
professional foul to concede a penalty that Juan Pablo Angel
consequently missed, but on watching it again Atkinson ruled that it
had not been necessary. This means that Davenport is available
for Sunday's game against West Ham United if required.
Reserve striker Andy Barcham has signed a contract extension to keep
him at the club.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... Jose
Mourinho has caused great controversy by claiming that the ambulance
that took Petr Cech to hospital was not in his club's colours of blue
and white. The local ambulance trust said that it was not the
policy of the trust to provide colour co-ordinated ambulances for the
players nor would they have the Pensioners sponsors names emblazoned
over the vehicle.
Monday
16.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Following a story in last week's London Evening Standard, Spurs have
denied any interest in moving to the London Olympic Stadium after the
2012 Games. Having been told that a running track will be
retained around the pitch, Damien Comolli has stated that Spurs are
looking at developing White Hart Lane or moving to a new ground.
Spurs Reserves drew 2-2 away at Boreham Wood FC, where they played
Watford Reserves. The two Spurs goals came from Kieran
McKenna and Andy Barcham.
OTHER
NEWS ... Peter Grant was announced as the new manager of Norwich
City ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... two singers who performed at half-time in
the game at the match between Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday
were abused by the crowd and responded by giving V-signs to the crowd
and swearing at them. Both singers were later arrested by Police
and served with £60 fixed penalty notices for their behaviour.
Sunday
15.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs are once more linked with a January move for West Bromwich
Albion's central defender Curtis Davies in some of the Sunday
papers.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
Saturday
14.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Villa Park this afternoon.
For the match report and reaction click
here.
In the game, Calum Davenport played from the first minute with
a broken nose, Michael Dawson suffered concussion and Hossam
Ghaly pulled a hamstring.
Spurs Under-18s drew 3-3 with Aston Villa with goals from Jake
Livermore, David Hutton and Thomas Pekhart.
OTHER
NEWS ... Chelsea had two goalkeepers carried of njured in their
match at Reading and also John Obi Mikel, who was sent off ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... Having
lost two goalkeepers through injury in their match at Reading Jose
Mourniho said, "to lose one was unfortunate, but to lose two was
careless."
Friday
13.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -
Aaron Lennon has earned a shock recall to the Spurs squad after
having knee surgery, but it is doubtful if he will play a part in the
team that takes on Aston Villa. Captain Ledley King is
expected to play after some swelling to his knee after the Macedonia
game for England. Jermain Defoe hopes to be fit after
picking up a foot injury in Croatia and Pascal Chimbonda's calf
muscle injury makes a late fitness test necessary, as will Mido's
thigh injury.
Anthony Gardner is back in the squad after a hip injury,
but Tottenham will be without Young-Pyo Lee, who has an ankle
injury after playing for South Korea.
ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS : - Milan Baros
is expected to replace shoulder injury victim Luke Moore, while
goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen, Olof Mellberg and Peter Whittingham are
all thought to be doubtful with injuries. Midfielder Steve
Davis is expected to be fit to feature in the game.
OTHER
NEWS ... Peter Grant will take over as the new manager of Norwich
City if the Canaries can agree a compensation deal with the Irons ... Hibernian
boss Tony Mowbray will become the new West Bromwich Albion on
Wednesday ... Steve Coppell has won the
Barclaycard Manager of the Month award, while Andrew Johnson won the
Player of the Month award ...
Thursday
12.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs goalkeepers and coaches past and present have backed Paul
Robinson after the ball popped up over his foot as he went to
clear it in England's 0-2 loss in Croatia last night. Pat
Jennings said that Robbo had cleared thousands of times and not
had this happen before, while Dave Beasant. England
goalkeeping coach and former Spurs keeper Ray Clemence said up
until the backpass, Robinson had the perfect game, making several good
saves.
Boss Martin Jol said that Robinson is still the England Number
One and that has not changed because of one "freak moment".
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : - Jermain Defoe may have
picked up a foot injury in the same game last night and it may lead to
him missing Saturday's visit to Aston Villa. Ledley King's
injured knee, picked up in the previous England match against
Macedonia, is a concern, although it is hoped he might be able to play
and Pascal Chimbonda's calf injury also makes him a doubt.
Aaron Lennon will not be fit, but has returned to training
earlier than it was thought he would.
For a match preview, click
here.
Martin Jol has bemoaned the injuries sustained by his players
while away on international duty. He said that with players
being away for 60-70 days a year, the lack of compensation means that
the clubs who own them suffer their absences when they take a knock
when playing for their countries.
OTHER
NEWS ... Kevin Bond has been named as the new manager of
Bournemouth ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story 1 ... Demolition of
Highbury started this week. And not before time !!
MEHSTG's
no-spin story 2 ... Icelandic
biscuit multi-millionaire Eggert Magnusson, the man behind a bid for
West Ham United, has been revealed as a Spurs fan, whose favourite
all-time player is Jimmy Greaves !!
Wednesday
11.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Paul Robinson was finally beaten after six matches in England's
goal in the 0-2 Euro 2008 qualifying match defeat in Croatia, with the
second goal coming about when the ball bobbled over his foot as Gary
Neville's back-pass came to him. Jermain Defoe came on as a 71st
minute substitute.
Marton Fulop was on the bench as Hungary slipped to an
embarrassing Euro 2008 qualifying 1-2 defeat in Malta.
The Euro 2008 qualifier between Iceland and Sweden saw Emil
Hallfredsson start for the home side in their 1-2 defeat.
Bulgaria's away against Luxembourg in their 1-0 Euro 2008 qualifying
group win saw Dimitar Berbatov play from the start.
Robbie Keane captained the Republic of Ireland in their 1-1
Euro 2008 draw against the Czech Republic in Dublin tonight.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
Tuesday
10.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Ledley King was left at home as the England squad travelled to
Croatia for their Euro 2008 qualifying match. He was still
suffering with fluid on his knee and with Rio Ferdinand being fit, it
was decided to leave King behind.
England Under-21 progressed to the finals of the European
Championships in Holland next summer with a 2-0 win in Leverkusen.
Tom Huddlestone played the whole game as the team went through
3-0 on aggregate and Wayne Routledge was an unused substitute.
Dimitar Berbatov is being threatened with a fine for his comments
to the FA Vice-President Iordan Lechkov. After the 1-1 draw with
Holland, Lechkov said that not all the leading player were pulling
their weight, so the Spurs striker said if he thought that then
perhaps Lechkov should turn out for the national side.
Spurs are among a group of six clubs who will be keen to sign Micah
Richards if he cannot agree a new deal with his club Manchester City.
TV dates have been announced for Tottenham's game away to Portsmouth
on New Year's Day and the home meeting with Newcastle United has moved
back from Saturday 13th January to Sunday 14th January 2007 with the
kick off being 4.00 p.m.
OTHER
NEWS ... Some of England's black players were called "monkeys" by
Germany players in tonight's Euro championship play-off match tonight ... From
next season TalkSport will cover the Premiership with live radio
broadcasts ...
CRIMEWATCH ... Joey
Barton was fined £2,000 by the FA on a disrepute charge after he
pleaded guilty for dropping his shorts at Everton fans last week ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... In
an outspoken outburst, Wigan Athletic
chairman Dave Whelan has branded Sven-Goran Eriksson a "bugger" and an
"idiot" for wrecking Wayne Rooney's confidence by taking his toys out
of his pram instead of letting the Man U star throw them out himself.
Monday
09.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Ledley King missed England training today, but this was only a
precautionary measure as he has a slight reaction after matches,
because of his recent knee surgery.
Other than that, there is little real Spurs news as international week
drags on.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... Stan Collymore could get his wish to get
back into football after an attempt to get himself fit. Stafford
Rangers are ready to make him an offer !!
Sunday
08.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Spurs are being linked to a January transfer bid for West Bromwich
Albion's central defender Curtis Davies in the Sunday People. .
Mido and Hossam Ghaly played for Egypt in their shock
0-0 draw with Botswana in the African Nations Cup qualifier.
South Korea lost 1-3 to Ghana in a friendly in Seoul and Pyo-Young
Lee played.
Didier Zokora was in the Ivory Coast side who took on Gabon in
the African Nations Cup qualifier and won 5-0.
Canada played Jamaica in a friendly tonight and Paul Stalteri
was in the Canada side.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
Saturday
07.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Paul Robinson and Ledley King started England's 0-0 draw
with Macedonia at Old Trafford this afternoon, while Jermain Defoe
came on as a 75th minute substitute in the European Championship
qualifying match.
Robbie Keane was captain of the Republic of Ireland team who
lost 2-5 in Cyprus in their Euro 2008 qualifier. He did hit the
post with a header, but he did pick up a yellow card.
Dimitar Berbatov played the 90 minutes of Bulgaria's 1-1 draw
with Holland in their Euro 2008 group game.
Marton Fulop was an unused substitute in Hungary's 0-1 Euro
2008 qualifier defeat by Turkey.
Although out on loan to Malmo, Spurs reserve midfielder Emil
Hallfredsson came on for Iceland in their 0-4 loss to Latvia in
the Euro 2008 qualifier.
Spurs Under-18s had to come from behind to beat MK Dons 3-2, with
Tomas Pekhart scoring twice and Cian Hughton once.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
Friday
06.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Teemu Tainio has had a hernia operation and will be out of
action for about four weeks.
Tom Huddlestone and Wayne Routledge featured in England Under-21s 1-0
win over Germany at the Ricoh arena Coventry tonight in the European
Championship finals play-offs. Routledge was substituted in the
71st minute. The second leg is on Tuesday night.
The UEFA Cup tie in Turkey when Spurs face Besiktas will kick off at
8.00 p.m. local time (6.00 p.m. UK time).
Following Tottenham's progress to the UEFA Cup group stage, the home
fixture against West Ham United will now be moved from Saturday 21st
October to Sunday 22nd October kicking off at 3.00 p.m. and the match
at home to Wigan Athletic due to be played on Saturday 25th November
will now take place on Sunday 26th November with the kick off at 3.00
p.m.
Former Spurs striker Les Ferdinand has ruled himself out of the
race to be the new Bournemouth manager.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
CRIMEWATCH ... Lomana
LuaLua was arrested last night by Hampshire Police after a domestic
with his partner at his home, but was released without charge ... ...
Thursday
05.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
The Daily Star reports that Spurs might make a move to beat off
competition from West Ham United for Millwall's 18 year old goalkeeper
Preston Edwards. A January bid of £500,000 was quoted in
the piece.
Didier Zokora has been picked in the Ivory Coast squad for
their African Nations Cup qualifier against Gabon on Sunday.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
CRIMEWATCH ... even
though the Police do nto intend to take any action about Joey Barton
baring his bottom to Everton fans at the weekend, the FA have hit the
Manchester City midfielder with a disrepute charge ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... Argentine national manager Alfio Basile has
urged Javier Maschereno and Carlos Tevez to leave Upton Park as they
look "half-hearted" and "unenthusiastic" playing for West Ham United.
Wednesday
04.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Jermaine Jenas missed England training today with a knee knock,
but is expected to return to training tomorrow.
Martin Jol has reported that Aaron Lennon and Steed
Malbranque may both be back in contention for first team places in
time for the Carling Cup game on 23rd October, ahead of both
midfielders' schedules to get back into action after cartilage and
hernia surgery respectively.
Spurs Reserves beat Reading Reserves at the Madejski Stadium tonight
thanks to a Kieran McKenna goal.
A large amount of money has gone on former Spurs manager Glenn
Hoddle at bookies as punters consider him the favourite to take
over in the Leeds United hot seat.
OTHER
NEWS ... Manchester City's Eastlands Stadium will host the 2008
UEFA Cup Final, it was announced today... Darlington's manager
David Hodgson has been sacked following a suspension to inquire into a
possible illegal approach by another football club ...
Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has been elected the chairman of the
G14 group of powerful European clubs for the next twelve months ...
MEHSTG's spin story ...
Tuesday
03.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Tottenham have been drawn to play Besiktas (Away 19th October), Club
Brugge (Home 2nd November), Bayer Leverkusen (Away 23rd November) and
Dinamo Bucharest (Home 14th December) in UEFA Cup Group B.
The Carling Cup Third Round tie against Franchise FC will be held at
the National Hockey Stadium, Milton Keynes on Wednesday 25th October
with a 7.45 p.m. kick off.
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OTHER
NEWS ... Agent Charles Collymore has been asked to appear before
an FA panel following the outcome of the BBC "bungs" programme in
which he was found to be touting Luton Town's Enoch Showumni to
Millwall without permission in breach of FA rules ... ...
MEHSTG's
no-spin story ... Wayne Rooney has said in the Sun
"I'd never dive. I'd like to think of myself as an
honest player." Hmmmmmm.
Monday
02.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Michael Dawson suffered concussion after his clash fo heads
with Tom Huddlestone in yesterday's game against Portsmouth,
but he should be recovered by the time we play Aston Villa in two
weeks. Also injured yesterday was Pascal Chimbonda,
who had a calf muscle problem, but he should also be ready for the
trip to ViIla Park.
Dimitar Berbatov is in the Bulgaria squad to play Euro 2008
qualifiers against Luxembourg and Holland.
Hossam Ghaly and Mido are both selected in the Egypt
squad for the African nations Cup qualifier against Botswana.
OTHER
NEWS ... Lord Stevens has another two months to investigate the
bungs allegations in 39 transfer deals he has identified in his work
so far ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ...
Headline on Sky Sports "Cech unconcerned by stutter." Well,
that's easy for him to say.
Sunday
01.10.2006 (For other Spurs history on this day click
here; For the current news on each player
in the squad, click
here)
Tottenham beat Portsmouth 2-1 at White Hart Lane this afternoon.
For a match report, click
here and for
reaction click
here.
The News of the World link Spurs with the
Standard Liege 18 year old defender Marouane Fellaini-Bakkioui.
The Belgian Under-19 international, who is 6' tall, has caught
Tottenham's eye with some outstanding performances for club and
country and claims Spurs have spoken to his agent about him and will
track his progress. The NoTW also claim that Spurs and West Ham
United will battle to take possession for the Olympic Stadium after
the 2012 Games in Stratford.
The official website has confirmed the signing of Sweden Under-17
goalkeeper Oscar Jansson who will join the club on 1st January
2007.
Former Spurs midfielder Miguel Pedro Mendes has today slammed
Martin Jol for leaving him out of the Spurs side, which he
believes cost him a place in the Portugal World Cup squad. He
also claims on the day he returned to White Hart Lane that Jol did not
explain his reasons for leaving the player out, while he loves the way
Harry Redknapp is much closer to his players.
OTHER
NEWS ... ... ...
MEHSTG's spin story ... Joey
Barton could be in trouble with the Police for showing his backside to
the Everton fans after Manchester City's late equaliser. Police
are asking members of the Toffees crowd if they can give a photo-fit
impression of the arse in question.
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