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Liverpool Apply A United Shaped Sticking Plaster

Twohundredpercent 27 October @ 04:49 AM EST

Crisis over at Anfield, then. Blimey, even David Ngog scored. Maybe it is because of such miracles that all the sensible advice from pundits about how "just one win" wouldn't alter Liverpool's dire on and off-field straits has gone through the defenestration process. Liverpool were almost everything against United that they weren't against either Sunderland or Olympique Lyonnais.

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The Bolton

White Hart Pain 02 October @ 02:31 AM EST

Toughie. I wouldn't fancy Kevin Davies big frame in my face for ninety minutes and I doubt Michael Dawson will either. This is the sort of game we'd get turned over in pre Harry. Even with him last season they bashed us up at the Reebok but he's had time to make the side a bit more resilient since then.

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Tottenham Plan £22m Defensive Duo Raid: Harry After Cahill & Upson

Caught Offside 27 September @ 01:40 PM EST

Harry plans defensive raids to cover for worrying array of crocked centre backs.

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Reports are surfacing today of Harry Redknapp's attempts to resolve his defensive injury crisis by planning January raids to bring in two more centre backs to give Tottenham yet more strength in depth at the back.

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Early Early Doors

Fantasy EPL 23 September @ 11:50 AM EST
Too much news to wait until tomorrow, so here we go, extra early...Bassong has a knee injury on top of the head/face injuries he suffered against Chelsea:Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson's return from injury has handed Harry Redknapp a timely boost to help ease the defensive crisis at White Hart Lane. Click to continue reading...

Coping With dePreston

Who Framed Ruel Fox? 23 September @ 11:28 AM EST

No disrespect, but we need to put a skip-load past this lot. As well as giving the likes of Three-Metre-Peter and Bentley a trademark ‘Arry run-around, it'll go some way to re-inflating our temporarily punctured confidence. Toasting Preston like a marshmallow will do us the world of good.

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Sol Campbell Set for Spurs Return: Hideous Rumour or Distinct Possibility?

Caught Offside 23 September @ 07:39 AM EST

Oh sweet Jesus!

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Word has it that Harry Redknapp is trying to lure his former Portsmouth defender back to White Hart Lane. Despite being quoted earlier in the season as saying he would be unwilling to bring Campbell back to Spurs, mainly due to the controversy surrounding his move to arch rivals Arsenal, the Tottenham boss is still a big admirer.

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Could £9m Anton Ferdinand be the Answer to Tottenham’s Defensive Nightmares?

Caught Offside 22 September @ 03:00 AM EST

Solid answer to a problematic area?

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Having failed to complete a last gasp deal to bring former West Ham man Anton Ferdinand Harry Redknapp may try a lot harder to make the Sunderland centre back a Tottenham man come January, not least because his defence is once again decimated by injuries.

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Spurs v United - Match Preview

The Offside: Manchester United 11 September @ 02:37 PM EST

Who: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
What: Barclays Premier League Match
Where: White Hart Lane (London)
When: Saturday, 12th September 2009 - 17:30 BST (12:30 EST)
Why: Because I want Berba to score and then wave hello to the supporters section.

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Match Preview: Tottenham Hotspur V Manchester United

ManUtd24 11 September @ 10:11 AM EST

United travel to White Hart Lane on Saturday in a top of the table Premier League clash. Spurs have won their first four games in a row but United can bring them crashing back to reality if they manage to take all three points in London. These two sides usually produce some decent encounters and I for one am hoping for more of the same this weekend.

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Premier League Preview – Sept. 12-13

EPL Talk 10 September @ 03:01 PM EST

The international break is over and it's time to separate the men from the boys.

Can Spurs keep up their blistering start? Check back after their date at White Hart Lane with Manchester United.

Can City keep up in its race to crack the top four? A home game with Arsenal might provide some early answers.

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Are Tottenham Fans Glad They Missed Out On £19m Duo Upson and Ferdinand?

Caught Offside 02 September @ 03:40 AM EST

So near yet so far!

Tottenham and Sunderland have failed to agree a loan swap involving Anton Ferdinand and Alan Hutton, according to Sky Sports sources.

Spurs had been looking to bolster their options in central defence following injuries to Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate earlier in the summer.

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Tottenham Discussing Fee for £8m Sunderland and Ex-West Ham Man Anton Ferdinand

Caught Offside 01 September @ 06:55 AM EST

Is Harry looking to sign another of his former players?

Telegraph Sport can reveal that Spurs are trying to sign Anton Ferdinand from Sunderland.
The 24-year-old central defender has been tracked by Spurs for some time – they attempted to sign him when he was at West Ham – but he chose to move to Sunderland for £8 million.

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Tottenham Maestro Modric Faces Long Lay Off: Should Harry Buy Replacement?

Caught Offside 30 August @ 06:21 AM EST

The last thing Redknapp wanted!

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric faces a long spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg in the win over Birmingham City.

Modric was hurt following a tangle with Lee Bowyer during the early stages of the second half of Saturday's 2-1 success at White Hart Lane and was replaced by Peter Crouch.

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Tottenham Vs Liverpool Prediction Thread and Team News

Caught Offside 16 August @ 04:35 AM EST

New season is upon us!

Tottenham's Jonathan Woodgate is recovering from groin surgery while fellow centre-back Michael Dawson is out with an Achilles injury.
Sebastien Bassong could make his debut following an £8m move from Newcastle.
Steven Gerrard is doubtful for Liverpool with a groin injury but both Jamie Carragher (ankle) and Martin Skrtel (hamstring) should feature.

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Everton, Aston Villa & Sunderland Want £12m Bentley: But Will Anyone Actually Bid for Tottenham Flop?

Caught Offside 10 August @ 11:47 AM EST

Season ahead promises to be a problematic one for former England International.

Premiership clubs are circling for Tottenham winger David Bentley.

The People says Darren Bent's new side Sunderland are interested in Bentley and another of his former team-mates, Michael Dawson.

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Ledley going for a song?

White Hart Pain 07 August @ 03:29 AM EST

It looks like all our defensive responsibilities are being pinned on Ledley King for the big kick off against Liverpool at the Lane in two Sundays time. Considering last week Harry was saying our hero was yet to kick a ball this pre season, I'm a little concerned.

What concerns me more is the fact Levy has authorised an £8m deal for a centre back.

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Sebastien Bassong makes a switch to Tottenham

Soccer Pie 07 August @ 02:35 AM EST

White Hart Lane was expected to be a busy place this summer following Harry Redknapp's statement that no less than nine players would be allowed to leave, whereas Spurs were expected to make some big name signings. After somewhat slow start of the transfer window, things are starting to move at Tottenham and after Peter Crouch, Spurs managed to capture very talented Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong.

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Tottenham Agree £8m Deal for Newcastle Defender Bassong

Caught Offside 06 August @ 08:14 AM EST

Done deal.

"Hey Jermain, whats the best route to the Spurs training ground?"

Sebastien Bassong is on the verge of joining Tottenham after Newcastle accepted an £8million deal.

The France star, who passed a medical on Thursday morning, will answer Harry Redknapp's desperate search for a defender after losing Jonathan Woodgate, Ledley King and Michael Dawson to injury.

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Tottenham Set to Complete £12m Bassong Deal

Caught Offside 05 August @ 10:16 AM EST

Harry set to welcome in Championship bound Frenchman.

The Rumour

Sebastien Bassong's Newcastle exit appears to have moved closer after he was fined two weeks' wages for refusing to travel to Sunday's friendly at Dundee United and it emerged he wants to play under Harry Redknapp at Tottenham.

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Premier League Round-up

Fantasy EPL 03 August @ 11:13 PM EST
Sunderland win at Celtic

Richardson broke the deadlock with a composed finish after 12 minutes following a dreadful slip from Darren O'Dea as Steve Bruce's side capitalised on their early pressure.

Jones , who had looked a persistent threat in his lone-striking role, doubled the Black Cats' lead in the 54th minute, converting a free header to score with ease.

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Sunderland Push On with Bids for £29m Tottenham Trio

Caught Offside 02 August @ 11:19 AM EST

Big plans brewing in the north-east.

Sunderland are preparing a double raid on Tottenham for David Bentley and Michael Dawson.

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce will tempt Spurs chief Harry Redknapp into doing business with a £16million offer for the pair. And the Spurs gaffer will use that money to step up his pursuit of Chelsea's England ace Joe Cole.

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Tottenham to Offer Player + Cash for £8m Hull City Defender

Caught Offside 29 July @ 06:26 AM EST

Are injury concerns in danger of fueling potential poor transfer decisions?

Harry Redknapp is making a player-plus-cash £8million move for Hull City's in-demand centre-half Michael Turner.

The Spurs boss needs to fill a gaping hole in his back line and is willing to offer squad men plus cash for the towering defender, who is 6ft 4ins.

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Arsenal to Use All Kolo Cash to Snap Up £15m Hangeland

Caught Offside 28 July @ 09:16 AM EST

I don't think so!

Emirates chief Arsene Wenger will then use the cash to pursue Fulham's Brede Hangeland, viewing the Norway star as a direct replacement for Toure.

The Cottagers are determined not to let their prized asset leave on the cheap and will demand all of the Toure money before they even consider selling him.

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Tottenham Keen on £10m Newcastle United Defender

Caught Offside 27 July @ 12:38 PM EST

You have to feel sorry for the loyal Toon Army fans because they seem set to lose one of their best players fairly soon!

The Rumour

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp remains keen on Newcastle United defender Sebastien Bassong.

The Frenchman is emerging as Redknapp's prime defensive target this summer, but there remains some way to go to find an agreement.

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Part Exchange Deal Possible With Spurs For Seb Bassong

Newcastle united Blog 25 June @ 07:59 AM EST
It seems that according to a report in the Evening Chronicle today, Tottenham Hotspur are in the lead in attempts to sign our top center-back Sebastien Bassong. Michael Dawson - part exchange for Bassong? There are several clubs keen on the 22 year-old, and they include Arsenal, Manchester City and local rivals Sunderland, as well as Spurs [. Click to continue reading...

Bullied Michael Dawson forced to give fake Tottenham team-talks

Off the Post 04 June @ 03:31 AM EST
Spurs defender's presentation skills put to the test Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson has revealed he is often the butt of changing room jokes. The ex-Nottingham Forest man has been an easy target of fun-poking ever since he arrived at White Hart Lane. He told Hotspur magazine: "The lads seem to think it's funny to play tricks on [. Click to continue reading...

The Empire Strikes Back !!!!!

EPL Talk 26 April @ 09:12 AM EST

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Liverpool winning 3-1 away at the KC stadium. Surely, no-one expected anything less if not anything more. The reigning champions level again for the umpteenth time, their leaky defence ensuring that the goal difference keeps them in behind Liverpool in second place. Yes, they did have two games in hand but chasing points and championships is not the most comfortable proposition especially when you have key champions league encounters looming on the horizon.

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Manchester United gunning for points, Tottenham for glory

SoccerLens 24 April @ 03:46 AM EST

In the late kick off on Saturday, Man United play host to a resurgent Tottenham side that will be looking to upset their hosts in their pursuit of another league title.

Having won their last two games against West Ham and Newcastle, Spurs search for their first third consecutive win since April Fools' day 2007.

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Deep thought: Why should Ramos face the brunt?

Soccerblog 30 September @ 09:26 PM EST

Juande Ramos is feeling the heat because the hapless Spurs are losing every match. It really blows when you have someone like Damien Comolli make the ultimate decisions on player transfers which bomb and yet escape the wrath of Daniel Levy because the buck can be passed onto the manager. Quick, someone give me this job.

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Ramos Revolution Still Has Some Way to Go

The Third Half 17 August @ 05:10 PM EST

Two goals in the span of fifteen minutes saw Middlesbrough kickoff the new campaign with a 2-1 win.
Interesting game from my point of view. There's a reason why Justin Hoyte's moving to Boro. They need a reliable left back. David Wheater on the day was a bit on the poor side leaving Brad Jones out to dry on a couple of occasions and looking very shaky on a couple more.

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Ramos To Release 16 From The Lane

Sanford's Soccer Net 10 July @ 07:18 AM EST
The Tottenham revolution under Juande Ramos is well and truly underway, with the Spanish manager reportedly ready to offload no fewer than 16 players during the summer transfer window.
Expected to be shown the White Hart Lane exit door are Paul Robinson, Pascal Chimbonda, Michael Dawson, Anthony Gardner, Young Pyo Lee, Steed Malbranque, Teemu Tainio, Kevin Boateng, Younes Kaboul, Hossam Ghaly, Adel Taarabt, Darren Bent, Paul Stalteri, Ricardo Rocha and Robbie Keane. Click to continue reading...

£12m Spurs pair wanted by United: ONE good, ONE average!

Caught Offside 24 June @ 12:37 PM EST
Newcastle United boss looks to Spurs to help build for next season's European push, but does Juande really want to offload this pair? Michael Dawson is a £4m target for Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan who also wants his Tottenham team-mate Aaron Lennon. The defender is happy at Spurs but could be pushed down the pecking order if [. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle May Try For Dawson and Lennon From Spurs

Newcastle united Blog 24 June @ 05:54 AM EST
Newcastle have again been linked with Tottenham pair Michael Dawson and Aaaron Lennon today in the Daily Mirror. Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon - double bid by Magpies? Click to continue reading...

The H List : End Of Season Player Ratings (Part 1)

The H List 21 May @ 05:13 PM EST
So I guess this is it folks. It's been another long season, remarkable for it's unremarkability and tedious when viewed in it's entirety. Truthfully, our interest in the campaign finished in January when Man City ended another FA Cup run, quite possibly because Jesus Christ himself couldn't believe that we had allowed Elano to score with a header. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham defence up Dawson’s creek without a paddle

Caught Offside 11 February @ 07:52 AM EST
Spurs may have eased past Derby County on Saturday, but they paid the price after Michael Dawson was substituted early into the game with a thigh injury. The BBC now report that the central defender could be missing for the best part of a month, leaving Tottenham woefully short at the back for some of [. Click to continue reading...