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   Spurs Under-18s lost 0-1 away to Brighton & Hove Albion this morning.
   Arsenal and Tottenham are both rumoured to be interested in AS Roma's Greek defender Kostas Manolas.
   Zenon Stylianides played on in the Spurs Under-21 match last night despite his sister being close to passing away, which happened ten minutes into Tottenham's 3-1 win against Chelsea.  MEHSTG sends its condolences to Zenon, his family and his sister's friends.

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   Spurs Under-21s won 3-1 against Chelsea at Aldershot FC tonight, with goals from Milos Veljkovic and Shayon Harrison (2).
   Mauricio Pochettino laughed off questions about Manchester United's GBP50 million interest in Harry Kane today.  We laugh at Manchester United's erratic form this season.

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   Under-21 goalkeeper Luke McGee has signed a new deal with Spurs that will keep him at the club until 2019.
   Ipswich Town's Mauritius international Kevin Bru has revealed that he turned down the chance to move to Spurs as a teenager to play in France, as he spoke little English when Tottenham offered him a trial.  Hopefully, the same will not be the case for Werder Bremen's Danish international central defender Jannik Vetsergaard, who they may have to sell to raise some money for the cash-strapped Bundesliga club.  At 6' 6", the 23 year old would be a big signing for Spurs.
   Former Spurs midfielder and assistant manager Gus Poyet has agreed to become the new manager of AEK Athens.
   Former Spurs midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been fined and given a restraining order after harassing a former girlfriend.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Sepp Blater has revealed that the World Cup for 2018 was awarded to Russia before the voting had taken place.  And that nobody wanted England to have the World Cup finals.  Well, that is a real surprise !!

   Spurs are being linked with a move for Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie in January after loaning out Andros Townsend.
   Under-21 central defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has signed a new deal with Spurs that will keep him at the club until 2018.

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   Not much news of substance about Spurs today.

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   Not much Spurs news around today, other than praise for Harry Kane's hat-trick at Bournemouth yesterday and Christian Eriksen's performance, with some note of how well Eric Dier is playing too.

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   OTHER NEWS ... York City sacked Russ Wilcox as their manager today ... 

   Tottenham beat AFC Bournemouth 5-1 at the Vitality Stadium today.  For a match report click here.
   Spurs are reportedly in pole position to sign 19 year old Birmingham City winger Demarai Gray for between GBP 3.5 million and GBP 5 million.  Rumours linking Spurs with Juventus striker Simone Zaza have begun re-circulating, with Paris St. Germain supposedly watching Dele Alli in midweek when Tottenham played Anderlecht.
   Former Spurs midfielder and Interim Head Coach Tim Sherwood was sacked from his post as the manager of Aston Villa today and with him went former Spurs winger and coach Mark Robson. 

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Unavailable for selection are Heung-Min Son (foot), Nacer Chadli, Alex Pritchard and Tom Carroll (all ankle).  Ryan Mason has recovered form his knee injury to be up for the game, if required.
   Spurs and Liverpool are supposedly interested in trying to sign Leicester City's striker Jamie Vardy in January.
   Tottenham's Under-18s lost to a last minute goal at home to Leicester City this afternoon.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Charlton Athletic have sacked their manager Guy Luzon today after their 0-3 loss against Brentford ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... This is not made up - it's from the BBC Football website "South African businessman and former political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale is the fifth candidate to declare that he will run for the presidency of Fifa".

   Spurs Under-21s drew 1-1 with Liverpool at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage tonight with their goal scored by Anton Walkes.
   Reports claim Spurs have taken 17 year old Ebbsfleet United striker Shilow Tracey on loan with the time at Tottenham being used as a trial for the youngster.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... 'Spurs transfer saga made Saido Berahino fat', says West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis.

   Tottenham lost 1-2 to Anderlecht in Brussels tonight.  Click here for a match report.
   Last night, Spurs fans were attacked in Brussels by a group of 50+ Anderlecht suporters.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   Nacer Chadli (ankle), Tom Carroll (ankle), Nabil Bentaleb (ankle), Alex Pritchard (ankle) and Heung-Min Son (foot) are all missing, while Ryan Mason (knee) is doubtful.  Harry Kane is carrying a knock and may be rested after discussions with Mauricio Pochettino and the medical team.
   Stories linking Internazionale central defender Andrea Ranocchia with a move to Spurs or Everton are being circulated on-line again
   Congratulations to John Fennelly, the club's Head of Publications, who has been appointed as the new Club Historian.

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   A story has appeared hinting that Spurs might move into Upton Park when West Ham United move out, as Newham Council's Planning department are asking for additional percentages of low cost housing to be provided.  It is unlikely that this ill happen however ... Tottenham moving to E6 that is.
   Kazaiah Sterling, Marcus Edwards and Alfie Whiteman all started England Under-17s World Cup qualifying game in Chile against Brazil that ended in a 0-1 defeat.  Whiteman played the full match but the other two Spurs youngsters were substitutes in the 71st minute.
   Nacer Chadli will be out for around eight weeks with ankle ligament damage.
   FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn has said that it is not inconceivable that Spurs and Chelsea could share Wembley while their grounds are being rebuilt.

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   Nacer Chadli will be out for four weeks with ankle ligament damage after his injury picked up on Saturday against Liverpool.
   Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega is to stand as a candidate for the FIFA President's post, soon to be vacated by Sepp Blatter.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Uwe Rosler has been sacked as manager of Leeds United and this week's new appointee is Steve Evans ... 

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   There is little new news today, with stories rehashing moves for Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United and Saido Berahino of West Bromwich Albion.

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   Tottenham drew 0-0 with Liverpool at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Mark Cooper has been relieved of his post as manager of Swindon Town (maybe Tim Sherwood, who has a special relationship with Swindon chairman Lee Power might be ready to step into the post ?) ... 

   Mauricio Pochettino has been awarded the Manager of the Month trophy for September.
   For a preview of Tottenham's home game with Liverpool tomorrow, click here.
   Kenneth McEvoy has returned to Tottenham from his month's loan at Stevenage and it is reported that Championship side Preston North End are keen to take him on loan.
   Train chaos is expected for tomorrow's game against Liverpool, with Tottenham Hale and Northumberland Park overground stations being closed.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Darren Ferguson has been handed the job of managing Rotherham United ... 

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs will be without Ryan Mason (knee), Nabil Bentaleb (ankle), Alex Pritchard (ankle), Eric Dier (suspension) and Heung-Min Son (ankle) for the visit of Liverpool to White Hart Lane.  Danny Rose might be up for selection after his hand injury improving since being side-lined for the Swansea City match.
   LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS : -  Striker Christian Benteke is out injured with a hamstring pull, with defender Joe Gomez and Danny Ings both out with knee problems and Roberto Firmino missing with an injured back.  Philipe Coutinho has a pelvic condition which makes him doubtful, but he may be available to play and also facing a late fitness test is Dejan Lovren with a foot injury.  Jordan Henderson's foot fracture rules him out and defender John Flanagan is out for a while after undergoing knee surgery
   Paul Miller and Graham Roberts were inducted into the Spurs Hall of Fame at an event at White Hart Lane tonight.
   The Under-21 side won 3-2 at Carrow Road tonight against Norwich City, with goals from Anton Walkes and debutants Keenan Bennetts and Ryan Loft.
   The transfer rumour for today is Valencia winger Soufaine Feghouli, the Algerian international, is a target for Spurs with only one year left on his current deal in January.

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   Erik Lamela was used as a 68th minute substitute in Argentina's 0-0 draw with Paraguay in their 2018 World Cup qualifier, while DeAndre Yedlin started for the US national side in their 0-1 defeat by Costa Rica in a friendly.
   Former Spurs youngster Luke Garrard has been appointed as the new manager of Boreham Wood.
    Reports indicate that Spurs are watching the situation of Sebastian Giovinco in the MLS as he plays for FC Toronto and has scored 22 goals in 31 matches.  Spurs have been linked with him when he was at Juventus before making the odd move across the pond.  Another name previously linked with Tottenham has resurfaced, with a January move for 29 year old midfielder Keisuke Honda of AC Milan being mooted in the media and another being Adrien Rabiot of Paris St. Germain.  In Spain they claim Spurs are keen to buy Barcelona's 20 year old striker Sandro Ramirez.

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   CRIME WATCH ... Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been given a one match suspended stadium ban for comments made about match officials in the recent match against  Southampton when he claimed the officials were biased against his side, as he tried to deflect the miserable performance they had put in.  He was also fined GBP 50,000 and warned about his future conduct ... 

   Ben Davies played in Wales 2-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Andorra in Cardiff tonight, finishing the match that saw his side go to a finals tournament for the first time in 58 years.  Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld were paired in the Belgian defence as they beat Israel 3-1 to finish their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign top of their group above Wales.  Nacer Chadli stood by an an unused substitute.
   Eric Dier was on England Under-21 duty in their 3-0 European Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan at Coventry tonight, while Harry Winks came off the bench in the 65th minute to be followed by Nathan Oduwa in the 78th minute, in England Under-20s 0-1 defeat by Germany, who won the Mercedes-Benz Elite Cup.  England's Under-19 side drew 0-0 with Italy with Kyle Walker-Peters playing the whole game and Josh Onomah playing as a 68th minute substitute.  Milos Veljkovic was on the pitch for 90 minutes as Serbia Under-21s won 2-0 in Lithuania in their European Championship qualifier and Italy beat the Republic of Ireland Under-21s in the same competition, with Kenneth McEvoy an unused substitute.  Cameron Carter-Vickers was in the US Under-23 side that won an Olympic Qualifying Championship third place play-off against Canada 2-0 to put them through to a play-off against Colombia to take part in the Games in Rio.

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   International week continues, with Kyle Walker completing the full game and Harry Kane playing 58 minutes for England in their 3-0 away win over Lithuania in the last Euro 2016 qualifying match, while Dele Alli came on as a sub in the 67th minute and Andros Townsend played the 17 last minutes of the match after coming off the bench.  Kevin Wimmer was again on the bench without being used as Austria beat Liechtenstein 3-0 in Vienna.
   The Italian press claim Napoli have agreed terms with Mousa Dembele for a move to the Serie A club, but no fee has been agreed with Tottenham as yet, although GBP 10.3 million was mentioned in the article, while Genk are quoting GBP 15 million for Nigerian winger Moses Simon.

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   Victor Wanyama is ready to decline a new contract with Southampton to force through a transfer to Tottenham in January according to report.  Spurs are reportedly renewing their interest in Nigerian winger Moses Simon, who is now with Genk in Belgium, after leaving the Czech Republic in the summer.  Liverpool are also supposedly interested in the 20 year old.
   France had a 2-1 away friendly victory over Denmark, for whom Christian Eriksen played the full 90 minutes.

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   Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld completed the 90 minutes of Belgium's 4-1 away win against Andorra in their Euro 2016 qualifying match tonight.  Nacer Chadli came on as a 72nd minute substitute as the Belgians qualified for the finals, as did Wales, despite losing 0-2 in Bosnia-Herzegovina with Ben Davies playing the whole match.  In Confederations Cup qualifying, DeAndre Yedlin played for the US in their 2-3 defeat by Mexico tonight.
   The Daily Mail reports that the FA are having talks with Spurs and Chelsea in the hope they will ground-share at Wembley, bringing them a GBP55 million windfall if the clubs spend a total of five seasons there between them at GBP 11 million a season..
   Tottenham's Under-18s beat Norwich City 3-0 away in the FA Premier Under-18 League today, thanks to all three goals coming from Ryan Loft.

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   Alex Pritchard has had surgery on his ankle injury picked up in the summer with England Under-21s and will be out of action until early 2016.
   There were quite a few Euro 2016 qualifiers played tonight with Harry Kane playing all of England's 2-0 win against Estonia tonight at Wembley, with Dele Alli making his England debut as sub with three minutes left in the game.  Kyle Walker and Andros Townsend were unused substitutes.  In Montenegro, Kevin Wimmer was an unused sub as Austria won 3-2,

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   OTHER NEWS ... "Fat Sam" Allardyce has been named as the lucky man to manage Sunderland after the departure of Dick Advocaat ... Neil Redfearn has been appointed as the new manager of Rotherham United ...

   Two of Tottenham's fixtures have been moved for live TV coverage by Sky Sports TV.
The home match with Newcastle United will now be played on Sunday 13th December with the kick off at 16.00.
Our away game at Goodison Park against Everton will take place on Sunday 3rd January 2016, again kicking off at 16.00.
   Christian Eriksen played 82 minutes of Denmark's 0-1 away reverse in their Euro qualifier against Portugal tonight. 
   Spurs are supposedly interested in Brighton & Hove Albion's England UNder-21 winger Solly March and might be up against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United for his signature in January, claim the Metro, while Corinthians reckon Spurs are building up to bid for Alexandre Pato in the coming transfer window.

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   CRIME WATCH  ... Chelsea have been fined GBP40,000 and Arsenal GBP30,000 for the behaviour of theior player sin the recent match between the two sides ... FIFA's Ethics Committee  have suspended Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini and Jerome Valke for 90 days ...  South Korean Chung Mong-joon, who is an ex-Vice President of FIFA, has been banned from football for six years ...

   Not much Spurs news today, with the international matches coming up in the next few days.
   Kazaiah Sterling and Marcus Edwards scored a goal apiece in England Under-17s 8-0 friendly win over DR Congo this afternoon.

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   Kyle Walker and Andros Townsend have been called into the England squad for their Euro 2016 qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania.
   Spurs are today linked with 26 year old, 6' 3" tall Gent forward Laurent Depoitre, as well as being touted as renewing their interest in West Bromwich Albion's Saido Berahino in January.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Steven Pressley has been handed the job of manager of Fleetwood Town ... 

   Apart from reaction to yesterday's draw at Swansea City and a story about Spurs going in for 22 year old midfielder Sofiane Boufal of Lille in the summer and with the intent of returning to sign him in January, there is not a lot of Spurs news today.

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   Tottenham drew 2-2 with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium today.  For a match report, click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Dick Advocaat resigned as manager of Sunderland today and perhaps he is going to take over at Anfield, where the Fenway Sports Group sacked Brendan Rodgers as the Liverpool manager an hour after the Merseyside derby ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... It was surprising that Brendan Rodgers was sacked today, with former Red turned pundit Jamie Carragher claiming  that Liverpool were turning into Spurs.  Surely that would be an improvement on what the Anfield side are now !!

   There is little new on the transfer front today with stories form the previous few days being re-cycled.
   Spurs Under-18s scored through Ryan Loft 2 (1 pen) and Charlie Owens, but lost 3-4 at Hotspur Way to Chelsea in the Premier Academy Under-18 league this morning.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa were booed off at Villa Park after their 0-1 defeat by Stoke City moved them into the relegation zone.

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs go into the game at Swansea without Nabil Bentaleb (ankle), Danny Rose (hand), Alex Pritchard (ankle), Ryan Mason (knee) and Heung-Min Son (ankle).  Mousa Dembele is fit and up for selection for the match.
   For a preview of Tottenham's match at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday, click here.
   Tottenham's Under-21s won 4-2 against Derby County in a friendly at Hotspur Way this afternoon with goals from Josh Onomah, Shayon Harrison, Anthony Georgiou and Anton Walkes. 

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   Tottenham drew 1-1 with Monaco away in the Europa League tonight.  A match report will follow.
   England international news, with Dele Alli joining Harry Kane in the England senior squad for the first time as they prepare for Euro 2016 qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania next week and Eric Dier is included in the Under-21 squad to face Kazakhstan in their European Championship qualifier.  In the England Under-17s. Samuel Shoshoua and Jaden Brown started their European Championship qualifier against Armenia, which they won 5-0.  Brown completed the full game, while Shoshoua played 51 minutes before being substituted.

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   OTHER NEWS ... While Chris Luketti was taking over as the new manager of Fleetwood Town, Terry Butcher was being relieved of his manager-ship of Newport County after just five months in charge  ...