It's the last chance to predict a starting XI for this season and the task would have been a lot simpler had Danny Rose not been sent off at Villa last weekend. It would more than likely have been an unchanged side once again but as it is, there is now a real question as to who plays at left back.

In last year's player of the season poll on this site, Benoit Assou-Ekotto came second – albeit a very distant second behind eventual winner Luka Modric – and that was a measure of the esteem that most of the fans held him in at the time.

We've always known that BAE can be a little aloof – talking about playing for Spurs as just a job – but have his latest comments dampened his reputation?

Reports today are quoting Benoit Assou-Ekotto as saying that he is looking to move on from Spurs. As always, a bit of context is required. The questions below are from two interviews that Benny has given recently that the British media has jumped on. Benny has been praised for his honesty during his time at Spurs and we shouldn't be surprised when he says he may need to move on if his career isn't progressing.

Just as he did last year, Danny Rose has stepped in as cover for BAE at left back but if the player himself had had his way, he may have already been out on loan elsewhere.

"It's been very frustrating," Danny said. "I wanted to go out on loan at the start of the season, and in January, and I wasn't allowed.

Eco-Friendly Footballers - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Contrary to popular belief, not all athletes have air or rocks for brains. In fact, there are quite a lot of athletes who defy the stereotype. For example, the late Brazilian legend Socrates earned a medical degree during his playing career, and after retiring, he made full use of the degree.

I've quoted Harry's post-QPR comments about our centre half issues twice already so I won't repeat them yet again. However, it has emerged today that things are going from bad to worse on the injury front with reports that both Younes Kaboul and Benoit Assou-Ekotto could miss the rest of the season.

By Alan Duffy

Tottenham Hotspur 1-5 Chelsea FA Cup 15th April 2012

Another game today featuring a rather controversial decision, this time courtesy of a goal that never was. With Chelsea 1-0 up after a superb Didier Drogba strike in the first-half, Juan Mata put the Blues 2-0 up just after the break.

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.

By Alan Duffy

Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 7th April 2012

While a point away at the Stadium of Light is nothing be be ashamed of, Tottenham's failure to secure all three leaves their Champions League hopes still very much hanging in the balance.

"So what you're essentially telling me is that these fancy electronic shoes only work if I shave my legs?" Fulham's Pavel Pogrebnyak puzzles over the instructions for his new miCoach boots.

Much was made of Mario Balotelli's failure to control a bib last season, but were we being unfair to Super Mario by singling him out for his hilarious ineptitude?

This weekend sees a rather welcome break from league action as Tottenham prepare to face Bolton in the FA Cup 6th round. A trip to Wembley beckons for the winner and a chance of a place in the FA Cup final itself but defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto claims every game is a cup final at this stage of the season.

szólj hozzá: Arsenal Tottenham 3:2 HIGHLIGH

Football is a funny old sport. The sharks were out circling Wenger and Arsenal before this match with so many negative articles written, admittedly many here on this blog. Spurs had outwitted Arsenal according to Amy Lawrence and there was no escaping some of the salient points she made.

From starting the week with something bordering on an injury crisis, Spurs are almost at full strength for tomorrow's clash at the Emirates and that raises plenty of questions about team selection.

Ahead of the game, Harry gave us an update on those returning to full fitness.

"Luka went down with the flu and Adebayor had a knee injury, hopefully they will be okay," said Harry.

At the start of the week, injury concerns were held over from Sunday's game at Stevenage after Adebayor, Modric and BAE were all late withdrawals. At the time, Harry was concerned for this weekend's match but as the week has progressed, many of the doubts seem to have eased.

Firstly, Rafael van der Vaart announced that he was winning his own fitness race before Ade tweeted that he also expected to return.

When Kyle Walker returned to Spurs at the end of his loan spell with Aston Villa, he came back with a reputation as a marauding full back with a keen eye for goal but maybe with some question marks over his defending.

As we reach the last third of the season, Kyle is unchallenged as our first choice right back and while he won't be happy that BAE is currently outscoring him this year, Walker's lone strike undoubtedly mattered most in securing a 2-1 win over Arsenal earlier in the campaign.

At the start of the week, Spurs manager Harry Redknapp painted a rather grim picture of injury issues in the Tottenham squad but after Rafael van der Vaart declared his readiness for the Arsenal game on Sunday, Emmanuel Adebayor has also announced that he hopes to be fit to face his former club.

With yesterday's FA Cup tie quickly glossed over and forgotten for the time being, attention has already turned to Sunday's North London derby with news that Tottenham's injury problems are getting much worse.

Yesterday saw the return of last year's match winner Younes Kaboul but that was about the only piece of good news amidst reports that Luka Modric, BAE and Emmanuel Adebayor are all doubts for next Sunday's clash.

A few news and notes from an exciting FA Cup weekend... Tottenham were held to a 0-0 draw at Stevenage but the worst news came from the infirmary: Luka Modric (flu), Emmanuel Adebayor (knee), and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (groin) all missed ... Continue reading →

Luis Suarez made his Liverpool comeback last night following his eight-match ban during last night's 0-0 draw with Tottenham. You can imagine that the Uruguayan's final instructions before coming on as a substitute probably didn't go: "Barge over the guy with the Afro and then kick someone in the stomach.

By Chris Wright

Remember on Tuesday evening? When Benoit Assou-Ekotto very nearly carved Franco Di Santo's leg in twain with a disgusting, over-the-ball leg-breaker of a horror tackle?

A tackle, it's perhaps worth noting, that apparently didn't merit any form of punishment for BAE from either the referee at the time (as the blood sopped through the Argentine's sock) or the FA's disciplinary committee?

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was left furious when Tottenham left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto was allowed to remain on the pitch despite a high tackle that forced forward Franco Di Santo out of the Latics' 3-1 defeat at White Hart Lane.

With his side firmly rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, the only positive Martinez could reflect on was the mild nature of Di Santo's injury.

THFC1882 presents guest writer Kenny Palmer's report of Tottenham Hotspur versus Wigan:

A man of the match performance by Gareth Bale against obliging opponents Wigan helped reignite Spurs title challenge, as they now sit just five points behind the Manchester clubs following the leaders City's defeat to Everton.

By far the best arrival of Transfer Deadline Day was Benoit Assou Ekotto's crazy afro. The Tottenham left-back has ditched his cornrows to rejuvenate his Jackson Five look, and we can only applaud. Excellent work, Benoit.

By Alan Duffy

Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Wigan Athletic Premier League 31st January 2012

Welsh wing-wizard Gareth Bale was once again Tottenham's star performer as the north Londoners got their title tilt back on track at White Hart Lane in front of Harry Redknapp, who was back in the dug-out to watch his charges win.

By Chris Wright

Given that he really shouldn't have been on the pitch by that time, Tottenham had every right to feel absolutely bloody eviscerated at the final whistle seeing as Mario Balotelli both won and then subsequently rolled home a 95th-minute penalty to nab all three points for Man City with the final touch of the game at the Etihad.

szólj hozzá: Man City v Tottenham 3:2 MOTD

The first half was as dull and dragging as the Utd vs Arsenal match. The second half was just the opposite - a high voltage pulsating encounter between 1st placed City and 3rd placed Spurs. Roberto Mancini's squad went ahead in the second half through Samir Nasri and Joleon Lescott, both goals within minutes of each other.

Images: twitter, Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.

Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone has had a lot of time on his hands since his ongoing ankle injury started acting up again. But don't be thinking he's wasting it playing FIFA, pimping out his wheels and falling out of clubs like most footballers do.

Benoît Pierre David Assou-Ekotto, or Mr Consistency to a growing number of Spurs fans always scores well in our polls but did his performance last night finally secure our man of the match award?
BAE's most telling influences on the game came in attack with the raking diagonal ball that set up Aaron Lennon and the pile-driving second half strike that doubled his tally in a Spurs shirt.

By Chris Wright

Tottenham went level on points with second-placed Manchester United in the Premier League pile last night, after goals from Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (a 30-yard stonker he doesn't score often, but when he does... etc, etc) afforded Redknapp's rabble a comfortable 2-0 win over Everton at the Lane a 14th victory from 20 league outings.

Spurs duly won their game in hand last night with goals from Aaron Lennon and a stunning 30 yard strike from Benoit Assou-Ekotto that completed a 2-0 win and saw the club go level on 45 points with Manchester United.

After the match, Harry Redknapp hailed a great win and emphasised that he finds it a joy just to watch Tottenham at the moment.

After August's rioting in London, Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou Ekotto was one of the most vocal and active footballing voices suggesting that the game could be doing more to deal with social problems in their local area. The Cameroon international took to the streets to see some of the worst affected areas for himself after [.

Tottenham Hotspurs are continuing their pressure on the Manchester Duo in the top of premier league table after Harry Redknapp's side successfully defeated Everton 2-0 on Wednesday.

The victory excites Redknapp as with all three points, his team are now level on points with second place, Manchester United, and only three points shy of the leader, Man City.

szólj hozzá: Tottenham H. 2-0 Everton

Benoit Assou Ekotto's spectacular 30 yard strike continued a tradition of Spurs long range bombs in recent times - Danny Rose, Rafael Van Der Vaart, Tom Huddlestone, Kyle Walker, come to mind. The first goal came from Aaron Lennon, cutting past Leighton Baines, after the left back completely missed clearing a long diagonal ball from Ekotto, and then shooting past the diving Tim Howard.

Brad Friedel and Spurs got the better of Tim Howard and Landon Donovan's Everton in the latest battle of the Americans at Premier League level. Aaron Lennon fired in a shot from distance to open the scoring in the 35th minute, and Benoit Assou-Ekotto made it 2-0 with a strong shot in the 63rd. Friedel had an easy night, with Everton not putting a shot on goal.

Tottenham Hotspur tonight moved level on points with second placed Manchester United after a performance of patience and high quality.

Everton turned up at The Lane as many teams now do, to sit deep and try and frustrate Spurs. It's to the credit of Harry Redknapp and his team that they didn't get frustrated and saw the opposition off to seal the points.

Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto scores a fantastic goal from all of 30 yards to give the home side a 2-0 lead against Everton at White Hart Lane.

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Tottenham vs Everton 2-0 Highlights 2012 Lennon Assou-Ekotto Goals Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Tottenham vs Everton 2012 ( Spurs v Everton 2012 video below) Final score and result:- Tottenham vs Everton 2-0 ( Aaron Lennon, Benoit-Assou Ekotto) White Hart Lane, London- 11 January, 2011- Wednesday- 19.

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An effervescent Swansea side stroking the ball with ease pinned the Hydra headed Spurs attack for lengthy spells. Against the run of play Spurs went up just before the half with Rafael Van Der Vaart's goal after Benoit Assou- Ekotto had done all the spadework down the left flank.

By Alan Duffy

Swansea City 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 31st December 2011

Swansea City battled from a goal down to secure a vital and deserved point against Tottenham at the Liberty Stadium.

Rafael van der Vaart had put the high-flying visitors ahead just before half-time, converting a deflected cross from Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

Cameroon's most decorated player and captain, Samuel Eto'o has 10 days to appeal his International 15 game ban handed down to the striker after he incited player's to go on strike last month which prompted Cameroon's friendly with Algeria to be postponed.

The strike followed a row over bonuses after a tournament in Morocco in November.