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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   Harry Winks returns form illness for the game at Watford, but Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Victor Wanyama (knee) are still unavailable
   Ledley King opens a new Spurs Shop in Chelmsford's High Chelmer Shopping Centre tomorrow at 10.00.  Clive Allen will be at the store on Saturday and Mark Falco on Sunday.

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   Heung-Min Son has won the Asian Football Confederation International Player of the Year award.
   An HMRC appeal against tax not paid by the club on Peter Crouch and Wilson Palacios' termination payments has been rejected by the Upper Tribunal today.
   Former Spurs defender Justin Edinburgh has been appointed as the new Head Coach at Leyton Orient  ...

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   OTHER NEWS ... Alan Pardew has been appointed as the new manager of West Bromwich Albion ... 

   Tottenham lost 1-2 to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium tonight. For a match report, click here.
   Our Under-23s lost 1-2 at Barnet in the Checkatrade EFL Trophy tonight, with the goal coming from Shayon Harrison.

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   Harry Kane has been named as one of the nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017.
   Spurs are said to be in pole position to sign Fulham's 17 year old left back Ryan Sessignon, probably as a replacement for Danny Rose, who it is rumoured is keen on a  move to Manchester United.  .
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Harry Winks has been ill and might miss the game, joining Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Victor Wanyama (knee) on the sidelines.  Erik Lamela is back fit and in the squad for the visit to Leicester.
   For a preview of Tottenham's game at Leicester tomorrow night, click here.
   The club announced the recent death of former assistant manager Allan Harris, who was 74.

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   Spurs are reported to be watching Adam Masina, the 20 year old Bologna left back, Barcelona want Christian Eriksen as their top January transfer target, Manchester United and Real Madrid are battling to sign GBP180 million rated Dele Alli.

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   Tottenham drew 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion at Wembley today.  Click here for a match report.
   Tottenham's Under-21s lost 2-4 away to Manchester City in Premier League 2 today, with Shayon Harrison and Kazaiah Sterling put the side two ahead, but City came back to leave Spurs bottom of the table.
   The Under-18 side lost 0-6 away at Arsenal this morning.

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   For a preview of tomorrow's match with West Bromwich Albion, click here.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Victor Wanyama (knee) and Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) will both miss the visit of West Bromwich Albion to Wembley.

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   Among the 50 players on the shortlist for the UEFA.com Fan's Team of the Year are Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Davinson Sanchez and Christian Eriksen.
   The Spurs Youth team's Youth Cup Third Round tie against Preston North End has been put back and will be played at Stevenage FC on Tuesday 12th December with a 19.00 kick off.
   Spurs are among a clutch of clubs watching 21 year old Stevenage centre-half Ben Wilmot.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Chris Lucketti has been named as the new manager of Bury ... 

   CRIMEWATCH  ... Everton have been fined GBP26,000 for an attempt by a fan holding a small child to hit an Olympique Lyonnais player at Goodison Park during their Europa League match ... 

   Tottenham beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Westfalenstadion tonight to ensure that they top Group H in the Champions League.  For a match report click here.
   The Under-19s beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 away in the UEFA Youth Cup this afternoon, with the goals coming from Samuel Shashoua, Jaden Brown and Kazaiah Sterling.  With this win, they will finish in the top two in the group and progress to the next round

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Victor Wanyama (knee) miss the trip to Dortmund for the Champions League Group H match tomorrow.  Danny Rose might well be returned to the starting line-up.
  For a preview of the match in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Tony Pulis was sacked as Head Coach of West Bromwich Albion today ... 

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... A West Ham United London fan phoned 999 after their loss to Watford on Sunday, thus wasting even more tax-payers money.

   Harry Kane has said that he wants to spend his whole career at Tottenham, while Danny Rose is interesting Manchester United, who may offer Luke Shaw in part exchange for the Tottenham left back.  Watford striker Richarlison is a target for Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal, while Tottenham and Liverpool are still leading the way to sign 20 year old Sheffield United and Wales winger David Brooks.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Chris Coleman was confirmed as the new manager of Sunderland today ... 

   Tottenham lost 0-2 away at Arsenal today.  For a match report, click here.
   The Under-23 side played Chelsea at Hotspur Way and lost 2-3 with the Spurs goals scored by Shayon Harrison and Kazaiah Sterling.  Erik Lamela played an hour as he gets match fitness after a year out with a hip problem
   Maurizio Pochettino, Phoenix Patterson, Paris Maghoma and Reo Griffiths 2 scored the goals that handed Spurs a 5-2 away win at Swansea City Under-18s this morning.
   Liverpool and Spurs lead the chase for GBP20 million rated Welsh winger David Brooks of Sheffield United.  With Danny Rose omitted from the squad for today's match at Arsenal, Manchester United are linked with signing the left back in January.

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   The Spurs Under-19s team's FA Youth Cup Third Round home tie against Preston North End will be played on Wednesday 29th November at the Stevenage FC ground with the game kicking off at 19.00.
   For a preview of Tottenham's game with Arsenal on Saturday, click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Chris Coleman has resigned as manager of Wales to take over at Sunderland ... 

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Dele Alli, Michel Vorm, Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris and Harry Winks all returned to training today after injuries picked up prior to the international break, but Toby Alderweireld's hamstring injury will keep him out until the New Year.
   Stories claim that Jorge Mendes - an agent - has been talking to Dele Alli's family about getting him a move to Real Madrid, but Dele Alli is estranged form his family and the fact in this story may not be entirely believable.  Dele Alli talking to Jorge Mendes, possibly.
   The London Evening Standard claims that Spurs will be willing to use Josh Onomah and Georges-Kevin Nkoudou as part exchange in a deal to bring Watford striker Richarlson to Tottenham, while reports elsewhere claim Tottenham are keen to reunite Gareth Bale with the Premier League, with a GBP60 million fee mentioned.

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   Spurs are today being linked with a GBP60 million move for former midfielder Gareth Bale of Real Madrid, while they are also looking at Athletic Bilbao's 21 year old forward Gorka Guruzeta.
   Jan Vertonghen has said he will be fit for Saturdays game at Highbury against Arsenal.

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   Christian Eriksen played all of Denmark's 5-1 World Cup qualifying play-off second leg against Republic of Ireland in Dublin tonight, scoring a hat-trick in his side's win that sees them through to the finals in Russia next summer.
   Eric Dier captained England in the 0-0 draw against Brazil in a friendly at Wembley tonight.  Danny Rose came on as a 86th minute sub and Kieran Trippier was an unused substitute.
   Jan Vertonghen played all 90 minutes of Belgium's 1-0 friendly home win over Japan tonight, with Mousa Dembele coming off the bench in the 62nd minute.
   Davinson Sanchez started for Colombia in their 4-0 away win over China in a friendly, playing 72 minutes of the game.
   Heung-Min Son played all of South Korea's home 1-1 friendly draw with Serbia today.
   Ben Davies played 45 minutes of Wales' 1-1 home friendly draw with Panama in Cardiff tonight.
   Cameron Carter-Vickers was a 46th minute substitute as he made his USA debut in the 1-1 draw away to Portugal in a friendly international.
   Marcus Edwards was in the England Under-20 side that lost 1-2 away to Germany today, playing the whole game.
   Japhet Tanganga was an unused substitute as England Under-19s beat Bulgaria 1-0 away in their European Championship qualifying match today .
   Luis Binks played all of England Under-17s 2-1 win over Germany at Rotherham United FC tonight.
   Spurs Under-23s played Villarreal tonight in the Premier League International Cup and lost 0-2 at Stevenage FC.  Keanan Bennetts and two Villarreal players were sent off in a fight towards the end of the match, including one Spanish player who had been substituted.
   Tottenham are said to be keen on signing 21 year old Nadiem Amiri - a striker with Hoffenheim.

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   Young goalkeeper Brandon Austin has signed a new contract at the club until July 2019.
   Spurs are supposedly watching Watford's Brazilian striker Richarlison according to the Daily Mirror,  .

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   OTHER NEWS ... Italy failed to qualify for a World Cup finals for the first time since 1958 when they could only draw 0-0 with Sweden in Milan, going out 0-1 on aggregate ... 

   The Sun reports that Liverpool and Spurs are chasing England Under-17 international striker Morgan Gibbs-White, while the club may have to do battle with Juventus for the 20 year old Real Sociedad left winger Mikel Oyarzabal.  Real Madrid want Dele Alli to replace Luka Modric apparently, while Juventus think Danny Rose could be persuaded to join them if Alex Sandro leaves the Serie A club.  Mauricio Pochettino is a summer target for both Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain.

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   Christian Eriksen started for Denmark in their World Cup 2018 qualifying play-off first leg in Copenhagen tonight, playing all 90 minutes of the 0-0 draw.
   Serge Aurier played all of Ivory Coast's 0-2 defeat by Morocco in their World Cup qualifier tonight.
   The Daily Mirror claims that Mauricio Pochettino is watching the situation regarding his fellow countryman - West Ham United London's Manuel Lanzini - very closely.  The Daily Star reckon that Real Madrid have decided to sell Gareth Bale to Tottenham and a swap deal for Harry Kane is involved.  Well that's OK if Real Madrid have decided that then !  Arsenal and Spurs are among a number of clubs interested in Manchester City's 16-year old striker Bobby Duncan who is an England under-17 international and a cousin of Steven Gerrard. 

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   Eric Dier captained England in their friendly against Germany at Wembley tonight.  Kieran Trippier and Danny Rose started the match too, but both were substituted in the 70th minute.
   Heung-Min Son scored twice in South Korea's 2-1 win against Colombia in a friendly in Suwon today.  Both Son and Davinson Sanchez played the whole game for their countries..
   Ben Davies started for Wales in their 0-2 friendly defeat by France in Paris tonight and played 63 minutes, with Moussa Sissoko an unused substitute for France.
   Mousa Dembele was a 46th minute substitute in Belgium's 3-3 friendly home draw with Mexico tonight.
   Kyle Walker-Peters played 90 minutes of England Under-21s 2-0 away victory in Ukraine in the European Championship qualifier tonight.
   Spurs Under-19s have been drawn at home to Preston North End in the FA Youth Cup, with the game to be played before 16th December, with a date and venue to be decided.

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   Anthony Georgiou has signed a new contract at Tottenham running until June 2020.
   Ryan Loft and Shilow Tracey were set to play in a friendly for Southend United tonight, although they are not on loan or on trial at Roots Hall.

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   Tottenham are reported to be interested in GBP8.8 million rated Turkish midfielder Tolgay Arslan of Besiktas, midfielder Nabil Fekir of Olympique Lyonnais and 17 year old Hamburg SV striker Jann-Fiete Arp.

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   Cameron Carter-Vickers has been called up for the senior US side to face Portugal in a friendly international this week.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... David Moyes has been appointed as the new manager of West Ham United London.

  Harrys Kane and Winks have withdrawn from the England squad to face Brazil and Germany in friendlies this week, joining Dele Alli, who had already pulled out.
   Spurs are linked with a move for Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka, as are Arsenal, who are also keen on Glasgow Celtic left back Kieran Tierny along with Tottenham.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Slaven Bilic was sacked as manager of West Ham United London today ... 

   Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Wembley this afternoon.  Click here for a match report

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   For a preview of tomorrow's match at Wembley v Crystal Palace, click here.
   Spurs Under-18s lost in the Premier League Under-18 Cup 1-2 to Fulham at Hotspur Way, with the Spurs goal coming from Rayan Clarke.

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   Tottenham's players who have featured in the Champions League group games are to share a GBP2 million bonus for qualifying for the knock-out stages. 
   The Daily Mail reckon that Mauricio Pochettino is Real Madrid's number one managerial target should Zinedine Zidane fail to turn around the club's season.  They also allegedly want to sign Dele Alli and Harry Kane in the summer.  And then Barcelona want Harry Winks, while Spurs might make a cheeky GBP15 million bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.  Meanwhile, the club have had Sheffield United winger David Brooks watched, as the 20 year old puts in some starring performances for the Blades.  .
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Hugo Lloris (groin strain) and Toby Alderweireld (hamstring strain) join Victor Wanyama (knee) on the injured list who will not be playing against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
   Unsurprisingly, Tottenham have been chosen for a number of live TV games at the end of December and into January, with the fixtures now moved to : -
West Ham United London (home) - Sunday 31st December - kick off 14.15 (Sky Sports)
Swansea City (away) - Tuesday 2nd January 2018 - kick off 19.45 (Sky Sports)
Everton (home) - Saturday 13th January 2018 - kick off 17.30 (BT Sport).
Southampton (away) -  Sunday 21st January 2018 - kick off 16.00 (Sky Sports)
Manchester United (home) - Wednesday 31st January 2018 - kick off 20.00 (BT Sport).

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   The main news of the day was either how Spurs will win the Champions League or how we will lose Pochettino, Dele, Kane and Eriksen to big clubs.
   Daniel Levy has named as the CEO of the Year at the Football Business Awards tonight.
   Spurs have six players named in the England squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Germany next week.  They are Danny Rose, Kieran Trippier, Eric Dier, Harry Winks, Harry Kane and Dele Alli.

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   Tottenham beat Real Madrid 3-1 at Wembley tonight in the Champions League Group H.  Click here for a match report
   Spurs Under-19s beat Real Madrid 3-2 at Hotspur Way in the UEFA Youth Cup with the goals scored by Japhet Tanganga, Marcus Edwards (penalty) and Kazaiah Sterling.

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