The season is done and dusted, 4th place it is then but as we know because of Chelsea's antics
in the Champions League final we have no Champions League football down at the Lane next season.
What impact this will have to the squad, with players in and out, is unknown for the time being,
but that is discussion for another day, along with a whole host of subjects that this blog will try
and delve into over the summer months.
So here it is. Last day of the season and the all important game that could decide a variety of
issues as we go into the summer. Manager, players in and out and if we are dining at the big boys
table next season. To be honest, and I'm sure I'm not alone in this thinking, I'm truly
disappointed that 3rd place isn't signed, sealed and confirmed already and this game being the
celebration of that for the Spurs faithful.
The season is nearly over and as we go into our penultimate game of the season the
Champions League qualification spot is still up for grabs as is 3rd place! THFC1882 is pleased have
Mike Hooley back to preview the game.
Following a very encouraging 4-1 victory on Wednesday night away at Bolton, which itself came
hot on the heels of a home win against Wanderers' fellow Lancashire relegation candidates
Blackburn, Spurs face a third team threatened with relegation on Sunday afternoon.
A trademark performance from 2 months ago leaves Tottenham Hotspur right in the hunt for
Champions League football still. 2 wins down, 2 to go. Adam Nathan reflects on the match from last
night.
Let's take a vote. At 1-1 last night, was there anyone who thought that Spurs, our Spurs, with
two wins in ten miserable outings, would pick themselves up, transform into the players we all know
they can be and dismantle a spirited Bolton on a ground that we had never recorded a league
win?
Bolton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur, Wednesday 2nd May, Reebok Stadium, 8pm kick off,
SSHD1 & SS1
Another game, another win a must. No letting up now. Adam Nathan is back for the preview
and some other thoughts.
Another quiet week at the Lane.
One win down, 3 to go. Do we have our Tottenham Hotspur back? Kenny Palmer reviews
Sunday's game.
A restorative performance and win against an abject Blackburn lifted Tottenham back to the
coveted 4th place in the league.
Tottenham welcomed back Younes Kaboul and Emmanuel Adebayor from injury while Sandro came in for
the injured Scott Parker as Harry Redknapp setup the team in the favoured 4-4-1-1 formation which
has produced Spurs best displays this season.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Blackburn Rovers, Sunday 29th April, White Hart Lane, 4pm kick off,
SSHD1 & SS1
4 games left, 4 wins required. Kenny Palmer steps up to the mike to preview the
match.
Sunday's game against Blackburn is the first of the four matches which will ultimately define
Harry Redknapps four year tenure as Tottenham manager.
After another disappointing performance and outcome for Tottenham Hotspur Ciaran Griggs
steps up to give THFC1882 his report and thoughts.
Sigh. We can't go on like this.
Spurs continued their alarming run of form with a dismal 1-0 defeat to QPR. Coming into the
match, Spurs were expected to arrest their slide against one of the Premier League's new boys.
Queens Park Rangers vs Tottenham Hotspur, Saturday 21st April, Loftus Road, 530pm kick
off ESPN 1 & HD
THFC1882 is very thankful to Ciaran Griggs who has the unenviable task after last
Sunday's game, of previewing the massively important QPR match this Saturday evening.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea, Sunday 15th April, Wembley Stadium, 6pm kick off,
ITV1
THFC1882 asks Kenny Palmer for his preview and thoughts on the match that could dictate
the rest of Tottenham's season.
To misquote the lyrics of Ossie's dream Spurs are on their way to Wembley their knees have gone
all trembley, could be referring to the teams recent performances in a dreadful run of 1 win in 8
as they come into Sunday's pivotal game.
The Easter programme didn't bring much joy to most Tottenham Hotspur supporters as we only
managed to get 1 point from the 6 that were on offer. We have now let the surprise package of the
season Newcastle Utd catch us with Chelsea laying in wait for any further mistakes in the race for
Champions League qualification.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Norwich City, Monday 9th April, White Hart Lane, 3pm kick
off
THFC1882 is pleased to welcome back Ciaran Griggs for his preview of the game against
Norwich.
I'm going to start this preview by reminiscing. For those who recall, the reverse leg of this
fixture against Norwich in December was held in a happier, more enjoyable time in Spurs'
season.
Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur, Saturday 7th April, Stadium of Light, 12.45pm kick off,
SS2 &HD2
Tottenham travel up to Wearside for a Saturday lunch time game off the back of 2 very impressive
performances against Bolton and Swansea. We looked back to the form we were displaying earlier in
the season before we had our mini blip.
Kenny Palmer gives THFC1882 his match report on Tottenham Hotspur's great display
yesterday.
A headed brace by Emmanuel Adebayor and an excellent side footed opener by Rafael Van Der Vaart
helped Spurs back to winning ways with a victory against Brendan Rodgers impressive Swansea.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Swansea City, Sunday 1st April 2012, White Hart Lane, 4pm kick off,
SS1 &HD1
THFC1882 has Kenny Palmer give us his preview for the upcoming league visit of Swansea
to the Lane
Boosted by Tuesdays win against Bolton in the FA Cup, booking a Semi Final date against Chelsea,
Spurs go into Sundays game against newly promoted Swansea with renewed confidence.