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Spurs 5-0 Newcastle: Disco Benny, & The Return of the VDV Conundrum

All Action, No Plot 12 February @ 10:38 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Casual lobotomy is one of my less typical weekend pursuits, but I'm willing to hazard that were one to pluck out the respective brains of BAE and Scott Parker, the two would be as dissimilar as medically possible. At one point in the second half yesterday I'm fairly sure Benny executed a scorpion kick, seemingly just to pass the time.

Our team to face Newcastle – what’s yours?

TottenhamBlog.com 11 February @ 06:07 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The big news ahead of this evening's game is that Jermain Defoe and Aaron Lennon are back in contention and with Rafael van der Vaart ruled out, both could play from the start.

"Jermain has trained okay in the last couple of days and Aaron Lennon as well, he's coming back, he's looked sharp," said Harry on Friday.

Dreadfully Tardy Musings on Liverpool 0-0 Spurs

All Action, No Plot 09 February @ 04:45 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It was all slightly akin to a chess game, n'est ce pas? And not one of those awesome chess games either, in which one lad loses his rag somewhat, dashes the pieces across the board and clobbers his opponent with the clock, leading to a mass brawl involving spectators and allsorts. This was one of those chess games in which white thoughtfully strokes his chin for a good seven or eight minutes, before moving his bishop a few diagonals backwards whence he came, prompting black to ponder for four minutes himself, hover his hand over his queen, retract hand, ponder some more, and then move his knight back into its starting position.

Meanwhile there’s a game this weekend

TottenhamBlog.com 09 February @ 11:34 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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While Harry continues to dominate the headlines there's the small matter of our Premiership fixture against Newcastle United on Saturday evening as Spurs prepare to welcome their boss back into the dugout.

Normally at this stage of proceedings we have an injury update and the club will be sweating on the fitness of a number of players including Jermain Defoe, Rafael van der Vaart, Younes Kaboul and Aaron Lennon.

Bad night for Bale but Spurs stand firm

The Boys From White Hart Lane 07 February @ 03:54 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Pepe wished he hadn't pulled Gareth's finger
Monday night was not Gareth Bale's.
While a 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Anfield is a good result for Tottenham, and the match itself was arguably one of the better stalemates you're likely to see in terms of energy and commitment, it is a game Bale might soon wish to put behind him.

Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 06 February @ 02:55 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tottenham and LIverpool both have Champions League aspirations, and both can boost their place near the top of the English Premier League standings when they face off at Anfield today (2:55pm, ESPN2).

Today features the return of Luis Suarez from his suspension for making racist remarks at Manchester United's Patrice Evra, and Suarez will be key to trying to help the Reds climb up from their current seventh-place position in the standings.

Our team to face Liverpool – what’s yours?

TottenhamBlog.com 06 February @ 09:14 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It's widely expected that Louis Saha will make his Spurs bow this evening as there are injury doubts concerning Jermain Defoe, Rafael van der Vaart and Emmanuel Adebayor. However, these are only doubts and as we've seen before this season, these worries have a habit of failing to materialise.

On Wigan, Liverpool and the fall of the Roman Empire

The Boys From White Hart Lane 05 February @ 07:18 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Poka, Pav
It has been one hell of a busy fortnight in the world of Tottenham Hotspur – and not a whisper of any of it from The Boys From White Hart Lane. For shame.
So, in a desperate attempt to catch up - and stay relevant – TBFWHL is taking a look back at 14 days in which Spurs stumbled into the fifth round of the FA Cup, re-entered the title race after a brief remission and brought in a couple of battle-hardened veterans at the expense of a cult hero.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Preview

Anfield Red 04 February @ 10:56 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur
6 February 2012
20.00 GMT
Anfield

History:
Total: 153
Liverpool Wins: 70
Tottenham Wins: 45
Draws: 38

Last Premier League Meeting: 18 September 2011 – Tottenham 4-0 Liverpool

Form:
Liverpool: The last three games have been perhaps the best run of three games Liverpool have had this season, advancing in both cups with first a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the League Cup then a 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup, before pulverizing Wolves a weekend ago by a 3-0 scoreline.

Mixed injury news ahead of Anfield clash

TottenhamBlog.com 03 February @ 09:36 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Spurs assistant manager Kevin Bond revealed that Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe remain as major doubts for Monday night's clash with Liverpool. Both players have been struggling with hamstring injuries and while the timing of the game gives them an extra chance to recover, it looks as if both will miss out.

Match Preview: Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan

thfc1882.com 30 January @ 10:42 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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THFC1882 welcomes back guest writer Kenny Palmer with a preview of Tottenham Hotspur versus Wigan.

A week is a long time in football, as Spurs two contrasting performances highlighted. Heroic in defeat against Manchester City earning plaudits for the character they showed in coming back from 2-0 down to level the scores before losing to an injury time penalty.

Evil Spurs fluke their way into last 16

The Boys From White Hart Lane 30 January @ 09:11 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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"Go on, touch it. I've put the safety on."Football on a Friday night? It's just not cricket. Perhaps that was the reason for Tottenham's utterly distasteful performance at Vicarage Road as they scraped past a plucky Watford. If you were to believe the general theme of the commentary and post-match media reports, you'd be forgiven for thinking Spurs arrived in north west London, rudely parked their giant team coach wherever they chose, shaped to headbutt anyone and everyone on their way in and spend the entire game cheating and coercing the ref into allowing them victory.

Wes Mor-gone…

LTLF 30 January @ 06:54 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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I'm pretty sure the first time I saw Wes Morgan play for Forest was in a pre-season friendly at the City Ground whilst he was still a youngster. He put in a thunderous tackle on a similar-unfamiliar Rafael Van Der Vaart which left the Dutch midfielder without his boot on one foot. I think this was back in 2003, unfortunately the Forest website doesn't seem to show friendlies on its' retrospective fixture lists, so I can't check [.

We’re through and that’s all that matters: VDV

TottenhamBlog.com 30 January @ 05:03 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Spurs took the concept of winning ugly to new depths on Friday night in a poor performance that saw them edge past Watford and into the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Match winner Rafael van der Vaart conceded that this wasn't the best performance by this current Spurs side but he was relieved to get through the tie.

FA Cup: Watford 0-1 Tottenham – Van Der Vaart Rasper Sees Spurs Sneak Through (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 28 January @ 06:24 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

With Tax-dodge McGurk back on the bench after a week in Southwark crown court, a single against-the-run-of-play 25-yard pinger from Rafael van der Vaart saw Tottenham into the Fifth round proper at Vicarage Road last night, despite coming in for an absolute shelling from Watford during the second-half.

Spurs and Toffees win Cup battles

Premiership Talk Blog 27 January @ 05:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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A brilliant Rafael Van der Vaart strike guided Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-0 win at Watford while Marouane Fellaini's decisive second-half goal saw off Fulham in Friday's all-Premier League FA Cup Fourth Round clash at Goodison Park.

Van der Vaart struck right before half-time from 30-yards out to stun Vicarage Road and give the Spurs a slender advantage that the hosts were not able to overturn.

Emmanuel Frimpong gets horror facial injury – responds with joke

Off the Post 22 January @ 03:44 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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A cheeky chappie It was only a week ago that Arsenal and Wolves fans were loving the sight of Emmanuel Frimpong cutting down Rafael van der Vaart to size by smashing the ball into the Dutchman's face. Football karma, it appears, does not take long to act. Yesterday, in defending a corner against Aston Villa, [.

Good Week/Bad Week: Yoga Poses & Eye Problems

KICKETTE 20 January @ 05:22 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Peace out until Monday, Kickettes. Image: The Telegraph.

Xavi appeared in his panties after El Clasico.

We're sure some other stuff happened too, but nothing else was as important or fascinating as that.

GOOD WEEK

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Bale living up to the hype for Tottenham

SoccerLens 20 January @ 05:18 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Bale living up to the hype for Tottenham - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

According to Castrol EDGE Performance analysis, Gareth Bale has been one of the Premier League's best performers this season, with the Welsh winger both scoring and creating regularly for his high-flying Tottenham side.

Rafael van Der Vaart And Jermain Defoe Caught Laughing At Mario Balotelli On Man City’s Tunnelcam

Futbolita 18 January @ 09:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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You know you've MADE IT in the Ballers Bitchy Books when even Rafael van der Vaart can't stop himself from laughing at you! Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to Mario Balotelli before the City/Spurs kick-off last weekend he ignored every single human being on his way out of the players tunnel.

Report & Analysis: Sebastien Le Toux Goes To Bolton

The Shin Guardian 18 January @ 01:16 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Osi for the Giants...

When the New York Giants take on the the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, it will be a battle of the defensive ends that is a key to determining the outcome, positively or negatively, for both teams.

For the Giants, a return of a healthy Osi Umenyori to support Jason Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul on the outside means that the Giants can consistently collapse the pocket from the flank, contain lateral runs, and basically wreak havoc.

Wingers take central role in Tottenham’s title challenge

A Football Report 16 January @ 02:38 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By Richard Nash

Tottenham's victory over Everton last week left them level on points with Manchester United and three points off league leaders Man City, confirming their position as genuine title rivals to the Manchester clubs. Much has been made of the additions of Scott Parker and Emmanuel Adebayor as a reason for the club's success, but the biggest change since last season has been the use of their wingers, Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon.

Video: Rafael Van Der Vaart gets ‘Frimponged’ by on-loan Arsenal man Emmanuel Frimpong (Tottenham 1-1 Wolves)

Off the Post 16 January @ 03:40 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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You know when you've been Frimponged Many Arsenal fans were not particularly happy when their burgeoning cult hero Emmanuel Frimpong departed to join Wolves on loan. But even the doubters are probably convinced that the deal was for the greater good after Frimpong took out Spurs star Rafael Van Der Vaart with this clearance.

Uh-oh! We’ve Been Rumbled

Who Framed Ruel Fox? 13 January @ 12:01 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Any hopes we had of tiptoeing under the radar were swiftly punted into the Thames on Wednesday evening after every man and his lame dog in the days following declared Tottenham of Hotspur as genuine title contenders™. Alan Hansen, David Platt, S'ralex- even our own Heemskerk Howitzer, Rafael Van der Vaart, has pitched his tent in the side of ‘why the heck not'.

Van Der Vaart Warns Man City That Tottenham Are Coming For Title!

Inthestands.co.uk 12 January @ 01:55 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has sent a warning to Manchester City that Spurs are ready to launch a push for the Premier League title after a 2-0 win over Everton. Spurs moved up to joint second level with Manchester United and crept to within three points of table toppers Manchester City after a [.

Van Der Vaart Warns Man City That Tottenham Are Coming For Title!

Inthestands.co.uk 12 January @ 01:55 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has sent a warning to Manchester City that Spurs are ready to launch a push for the Premier League title after a 2-0 win over Everton. Spurs moved up to joint second level with Manchester United and crept to within three points of table toppers Manchester City after a [.

Spurs Everton win leaves them breathing hard on City and Utd

Soccerblog 12 January @ 12:51 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Spurs - Everton Preview: Fare Thee Well, Game In Hand

All Action, No Plot 11 January @ 12:25 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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So finally this much-vaunted "Game in Hand" is upon us. Truth be told, I will be a little sad to see it go. It has practically become part of the family, like a scruffy, uncouth urchin discovered in the wreckage of the summer riots, and adopted by the cheery folk of White Hart Lane. And let's face it, this Game in Hand has proved more useful than the Sword of Omens when it comes to pointless bickering with fans of l'Arse, Chelski, Liverpool and the like.

JD looking for ruthless Spurs streak

TottenhamBlog.com 11 January @ 11:52 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Jermain Defoe will be hoping that his recent performances have earned him a place in Tottenham's starting XI tonight and if he does take to the pitch against Everton, the striker will hope that Spurs can be more ruthless in finishing off their opponents tonight.

In cementing third place and opening up a five point gap over Chelsea, it's hard to say that the club has been stuttering but fans would hope to see recent 1-0 wins turned into more comfortable victories and that will be down to the strikers in the main.

Transfer Talk in Winter window...

Euro 2008 on World Cup Blog 06 January @ 09:11 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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But first the best news :-)! Yours truly is in talks with Rafael van der Vaart and his management about an exclusive interview for this blog!! YEAH!!

Ramon van der Vaart, Raf's dad, will be the man organising it for us all. I'm stoked!

I will dedicate a post to this soon [read more]

Is it time to swap Ade for JD?

TottenhamBlog.com 04 January @ 09:28 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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For much of this season Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has argued that his options up front come down to a straight choice between Rafael van der Vaart and Jermain Defoe. Almost without exception, the manager comes down on the side of the Dutchman but is it time to give JD a run in the side, even if it's at the expense of Adebayor up front?

Is width the key for Spurs?

TottenhamBlog.com 02 January @ 08:53 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It has often been the case this season that Tottenham have had to leave out the likes of Sandro and Jermain Defoe, simply because we have had eleven players performing at an impressive and consistent level. With both Emanuel Adebayor and Rafael Van der Vaart in great goal scoring form, Defoe has repeatedly had to rely on injuries to come into the team.

Scott Sinclair's goal for Swansea stop Spurs

Soccerblog 01 January @ 02:26 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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szólj hozzá: l;v1-1mv9[Matchhighlight.com]

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.

Swansea City 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Swans Hold Lilywhites To Deserved Draw (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 01 January @ 01:10 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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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.

Swansea - Spurs Preview: The “Free Gareth Bale” Campaign

All Action, No Plot 31 December @ 08:24 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Recent games have dealt with the notion of ‘Arry as a tactical buffoon in no uncertain manner. In days gone by the signing of VDV, the plan to loan Bale to Nottingham Forest and the instruction to Pav to "go out there and f***ing run about" did little for our glorious leader's reputation as tactical genius, and was grist to the mill of a whole army or interweb critics (mea culpa) who lambasted him for doing little more than closing his eyes, pinning a tail on a donkey and accepting the plaudits as his blind gamble paid off.

Can Tottenham catch both Man Utd and Man City and win the Premier League title ?

Soccer Limey in America 29 December @ 06:02 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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A couple of days ago, I happened to comment on Twitter following Man Utd's 5-0 thrashing of Wigan at Old Trafford and Man City's 0-0 away draw with West Bromwich Albion, that the title was now down to a two horse race as both Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool had failed to beat either Wolves, Fulham or Blackburn respectively.

Tevez dominates City conversation

Road to 2010 World Cup Final 29 December @ 08:53 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Carlos Tevez saga continues to overshadow all potential transfer dealings of Manchester City in the transfer window. City have rejected a loan offer from Milan for the want away striker while there are rumors that Spurs might make an audacious bid for the Argentinian.
The issue of course is not the size of the transfer fee; Tottenham can afford that, but rather Tevez's wage packet, which would break the salary structure at White Hart Lane.

Norwich 0-2 Spurs: Introducing Our Newest Centre-Forward…?

All Action, No Plot 28 December @ 10:05 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Many a time and oft my Spurs-supporting chum Ian has peddled the theory that Gareth Bale should be shoved right up the top, through the middle, and play as an out-and-out centre-forward. Outlandish it may be, but last night actually provided a glimpse of how the world would be run if Ian were King.

Spurs Eying Big Name Signing to Compete in Title Race

English Premier league 27 December @ 02:10 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Still sitting in third place behind the two Manchester sides, who are leading the table, Tottenham Hotspurs are feeling that they have a legitimate shot in competing for the title challenge but in order to make things easier they need something more.

According to the Lilywhites' manager, Harry Redknapp, it would be much better for his team if they can grab a big name signing this January, as that superstar can lift the team's performance into the same level as the two Manchester teams.

Norwich - Spurs Preview: Taking Advantage of Festive Gifts

All Action, No Plot 27 December @ 12:40 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Just when I had considered giving up on Father Christmas altogether, he fills my stocking with dropped points by all of Chelski, l'Arse, Liverpool and even Man City. And – and - he even un-twinges VDV's hamstring. I'm not sure there has ever been a Christmas quite like it.

No reason not to expect another high-class performance, missed chances a-plenty and ultimately three more points tonight.