So another transfer window comes to a close. This unlike many others was surprisingly quiet, mainly due to clubs now having to take into account UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Another reason for the quiet was our gaffer's appearances in court seriously restricting his ability to go on Sky Sports News every five minutes and tell the world which 'top top players' he was looking at.

Not quite but we're getting there. The JimmyG2 Column Apparently I was the only one that saw the huge Fyffes banana blimp that had been moored over WHL since the third round draw was made. But it was safely towed away and deflated without too much difficulty. I can't believe that I was the only one that saw the 100ft.

THFC1882 returns from it's Christmas and New Year break. Whilst we were off, Tottenham Hotspur collected 7 points from Norwich, Swansea and West Brom, happy days. Today, the FA Cup 3rd round was the focus and we have a special guest reporter for you. Here's Danny Carrier from the Camden New Journal with his report:

This was the chance for Harry Redknapp's fringe players to step up to the plate and show what they could do as well as give Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon some much needed game time to get their match fitness back.

A failed human being but a half decent centre half We laid out our credentials; they received a rigorous examination and were eventually stamped and handed back with the words 'Pretty damn good'. Top London team at Xmas for the first time in 15yrs and 3rd for the first time in a lot longer, possibly 50yrs.

THFC1882 present a guest preview by Rob:

Shamrock Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur, Thursday 15th December 6pm KO ITV4

So here we are, at the last match in the laborious group stage of the Europa League. A competition that is supposed to be the second best European competition to win but in my opinion is just plain second rate as shown by the fact that not that many teams are interested in playing in it.

THFC1882 welcomes back guest writer Mike Hooley with a preview of Wednesday's Europa League game:

So, Tottenham Hotspur play a European tie on a Wednesday once again, in what all Spurs fans hope will be a prelude of things to come next season.

However, the fantastic current league run – nine wins and a draw since the Manchester City defeat – is put to one side this week with the return fixture against the Greek outfit PAOK Salonika, current Group A leaders.

West Brom, then. Uncle Woy caused somewhat of a hoo-hah within the Baggies' dressing room this week by publicly questioning the legitimacy of striker Peter Odemwingie's duff knee. I just can't get the bugger on the pitch, said the softly-spoken Hawthorns supremo. Peter, in a move very much a sign of the times, responded by posting an image of his knackered joints on Twitter.

Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has again made clear his desire to leave White Hart Lane to be able to secure his place with Russia at Euro 2012 – most probably alongside countryman Andrey Arshavin. He said, "I want changes. My new situation is not simple at the moment. We're getting very close to the European [.

Welcome to Aeroflot Mr.Pavlyuchenko. Just the single ticket? Six English players took the field for Spurs last night with an average age of 22.5 and an average height of 5ft. 8in. They saw off a spirited performance once again by more experienced opposition in the Europa cup to head their section on the verge of qualification for the next stage.

In the immortal words of Alan Partridge: S%*#t! Did you see that?! I mentioned before the game, very much in the manner of someone about to spend the next ninety minutes with buttocks and sofa in close proximity, that our Pav ought to pull his socks up for this one.

Spurs line-up: Gomes; Walker; Livermore; Bassong; Rose; Lennon (Modric); Sandro(Kaboul); Carroll; Dos Santos(Assou-Ekotto); Defoe: Pavlyuchenko

'From Russia with love'

Roman Pavlyuchenko reclaimed his SuperPav tag, even if only for tonight, with a rocket-like free kick that was enough to claim the win for Spurs.

Thursday 20th October 2011. White Hart Lane. Kick off 8.05pm. Channel 5.

Thursday night sees a top of the table clash in Group A of the Europa League. Visitors Rubin Kazan like Spurs have taken four points from their opening two games of the Group stages and are sure to provide the Lilywhites toughest test yet in the competition.

THFC1882′s Stuart Watts presents guest writer Ciaran Griggs match report from Thursday....

"Their best defender was the crossbar..."

Spurs: Cudicini, Walker, Corluka, Bassong, Rose, Lennon, Livermore, Carroll, Dos Santos, Defoe, Pavulychenko (Subs – Townsend for Lennon, Falque for Defoe, Kane for Rose)

Here's one I wrote earlier.

Don DeLillo's modern classic American novel 'Underworld' opens with the 1951 National League title (baseball) game between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, held at the Giants Polo Fields stadium. In the 9th innings the Dodgers Ralph Branca pitches to Bobby Thompson, who hits it into the stands for a 3 run homer that secures the title for the Giants.

Carling Cup. Tuesday 20th September 2011. Brittania Stadium. 7.45pm Kick off.

It was surprising to hear that Harry Redknapp is interested in the Carling Cup. Having made his disdain for the Europa League clear due to its allegedly crazy scheduling, it may have been expected he'd think the same of a trophy where Spurs are playing just 48 hours after a Premier League fixture.

Europa League Group A Thursday 16th September 2011

Spurs Team: Cudicini; Walker; Corluka; Bassong; Townsend; Falque (Fredericks 81); Carroll; Livermore; Dos Santos (Parrett 92); Kane; Pavluchenko

'The kids are alright' So sung The Who .

Thursday nights 2nd leg of the Europa League playoff was hardly a memorable affair. In all honesty with a 5-0 lead from the first leg and both teams looking to rest players there was always the possibility that it would go the way it did. With the much bigger news of Adebayor signing along with a massive game in the Premier League on Sunday I'm not going to go into too much detail but would like to make a few points about the match.

My shout for a guest report from the Brighton game was answered by Mike Hooley, a man who's first game, at the age of eight, was the '81 Cup Final Replay. Good start! Unsurprisingly for someone getting their Spurs education in the '80′s, his favourite player is Glenn Hoddle.

Here's Mike's take on yesterday's match:

Brighton 2 Spurs 3: Pre-season friendly, 30th July 2011.

This is a guest article from one of our roving reporters who kindly reported back on his findings as he watched the Tottenham XI play MK Dons last night.

His name is Charlie Keeler and he is in his late 20′s. This is his first blog article.

He saw the 1987 FA Cup Final Squad on Blue Peter and decided that Spurs were the team for him.

Will the real idiots please stand up. Welcome friends to this the inaugural meeting of the newly formed International Division (of the ) Imbecilic Outraged Tottenham Supporters (or I.D.I.O.T.S as it is more informally known.) This organisation was set up under the initiative of our current manager Mr.

Timeline of the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday (all times local): 4.00pm (1500GMT) At kickoff time Blackpool and Wigan Athletic filled the remaining two relegation places alongside doomed West Ham United. Blackpool, Wigan and Birmingham City were all on 39 points and with only two goals difference between them.

MANCHESTER, England Blackpool and Birmingham were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday as Wigan and Wolves scrambled to safety in a thrilling finale to the English season. Blackpool's fairytale debut season in the top-flight came to an end at Old Trafford where they were beaten 4-2 by champions Manchester United while Birmingham were [.

We football fans are a funny bunch. Most of us have our little idiosyncrasies and superstitions when it comes to our favourite teams and what we believe will help them win. Some of us have our lucky pants or can only sit in a certain position while a game's on TV. There are those who go out of their way to do the same thing for every game even if that means disrupting their normal life.

BLACKPOOL, England Blackpool dealt a blow to Tottenham's hopes of securing Champions League qualification on Tuesday, scoring their first win in seven matches with a 3-1 victory at Bloomfield Road. First half goals from Charlie Adam and DJ Campbell and a late Brett Ormerod strike secured three precious points for Ian Holloway's side, who [.