Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland, White Hart Lane, Sunday 18th December, 3pm Kick
off
So on Thursday night Spurs European adventure for this season came to an end, despite a 4-0 win
at Shamrock. The perceived wisdom is that this is a blessing in disguise and can leave Harry
Redknapp and his team to concentrate on getting Spurs back into the Champions League.
Sunderland duo Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole have been arrested on suspicion of criminal
damage. The incident relates to damaged caused to cars Stowell Street, in Newcastle city centre, on
6 December. The pair, both aged 23, were arrested yesterday before later being bailed. A
Northumbria police spokesman said: "Police can confirm that on 15 [.
By Alan Duffy
For the majority of us mere mortals, it's the season to be jolly and maybe a bit drunk, but for
footballers, Christmas is often the season to go off the rails completely.
The Sunderland duo of Nicklas Bendtner and Lee Cattermole are the latest stars to get up to no
good in the festive period.
By Oli Baker
At the time of writing, no side in Europe's top five leagues has made as few tackles per game
as Wolves (15.4) or as few interceptions (11.9).
For a team that gained a reputation as being tough and uncompromising last season, these are
startling statistics.
Although Wolves do fare quite well in the possession stakes, averaging 50.
By Oli Baker
At the time of writing, no side in Europe's top five leagues has made as few tackles per game
as Wolves (15.4) or as few interceptions (11.9).
For a team that gained a reputation as being tough and uncompromising last season, these are
startling statistics.
Although Wolves do fare quite well in the possession stakes, averaging 50.
