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Spurs Transfer Talk: Expect AVB to Go Back for Moutinho

Andre Villas-Boas can look back on his first season in charge of Tottenham with a degree of success. Although the club finished fifth, a position below that which turned out to be Harry Redknapp's final campaign, they still managed to break their in Premier League points tally record; which indicates the competitive nature of the…
21 May 2013
 

Team of the Season 2012-13

The last day of the season may not have been as dramatic as the Premier League, or the TV broadcasters, had hoped but there was some outstanding matches and individual performances. To mark the end of the season, every PickOurTeam Cub Editor will be reviewing his team's season in the coming days. Below is the…
20 May 2013
 

Team of the Week- Round Thirty-Seven

The penultimate weekend of the season saw emotional send-offs for Manchester United coaches present and future, as United and Everton both won. Chelsea secured their place in the top four with a win at Aston Villa while Spurs put Arsenal under pressure by beating Stoke. At the bottom, Newcastle and Norwich secured safety with big…
13 May 2013
 

AVB Plays it Cool as Spurs Now Support Wigan

In a game that was all or nothing at the Britannia for Spurs, Andre Villas-Boas kept a cool head. It was reflected from the off with his starting line-up: a tall and strong outfit that could compete with Stoke's physicality. The return of Clint Dempsey in favour of Lewis Holtby ­ who would have been…
13 May 2013
 

Demspey Deserves Stoke Nod over Holtby

While Andre Villas-Boas has used Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon as his two wide options throughout 2012-13, he's never been completely sure who to use as Tottenham's central attacking midfielder.

Two signings from last summer, Clint Dempsey and Gylfi Sigurdsson, were underwhelming in the opening months of the campaign, while Lewis Holtby's form has dipped following…

10 May 2013
 

Make or break for Tottenham at Stamford Bridge

I love and hate nights like tonight. Games such as our visit to Stamford Bridge this evening are what football is all about. After months of work and jockeying for position, we have what seems like a do or die moment ahead of us. It seems as though it is said every week that the…
8 May 2013
 

Spurs Transfer Talk: Bale Will Repay Spurs with One More Year

Days after winning his second PFA Player of the Year award Gareth Bale couldnt receive a grander compliment from one of football's all-time greats. "He's the best player in Europe," said Zinedine Zidane.

Of course, given Zidane's position at Real Madrid, where he currently serves as an adviser ­ formerly sporting director ­ many interpreted this…

2 May 2013
 

Team of the Week - Round Thirty-Four

United clinched the title, Spurs gave new life to their bid for fourth place, QPR are as good as down after a home loss to Stoke while Liverpool came back twice, controversially, to draw 2-2 with Chelsea. It was another highly dramatic weekend of Premier League action, but who made it into the PickOurTeam Team…
23 April 2013
 

Spurs Transfer Talk: Why Alex Song Won't Be a Spur

It's not uncommon for a footballer to end up wearing the colours of rivals: in total 15 have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham, and next season could see a 16th if Spurs's interest in Alex Song turns into a transfer ().

The Cameroonian, who became an integral figure at Arsenal in his final season before…

23 April 2013
 

AVB Must Bench Parker for Spurs Run-In

After Samir Nasri had put Manchester City 1-0 up at Tottenham Hotspur, many a supporter had expected the hosts to roll over and welcome defeat, such is the club's previous of lacking the necessary mental toughness to ensure maximum points could have been secured, especially against the 'bigger' teams in the Premier League.

The fans were anxious in a sun-drenched…

22 April 2013
 

Spurs Envy City Striker Options

I'll give you the good news first: Sergio Aguero is a doubt for Manchester City this weekend. But as always, there's bad news: they have Carlos Tevez, Edin Dzeko and John Guidetti to choose from.

Now apply that type of situation to Tottenham. If, say, Emmanuel Adebayor was ruled out this weekend (which he's not) then…

20 April 2013
 

Time To Lay Off Adebayor

Crashing out of a cup competition on penalties is about as welcome as a kick to the groin. The possibility of your team progressing to the next stage of a tournament, or even picking up a piece of silverware, only to be denied in the 'lottery' of a shoot-out is football at its heartbreakingly cruellest.

After…

15 April 2013
 

Spurs Transfer Talk: Is Bale off to Real Madrid?

Gareth Bale has undoubtedly been one of the players of this season. His rise and rise over the last two seasons attracted admirers outside North London, unwanted as far as Tottenham are concerned, in the process strengthening their resolve over the Welshman; last summer he signed a lucrative four-year contract.

That contract, which earns Bale £75,000…

15 April 2013
 

Kaboul Return a Boost to Spurs Defence

One of the best songs at White Hart Lane last season was  "[Younes] Kaboul, Kaboul, Kaboul is on fire!" This season, however, the Frenchman's flames have been extinguished after he suffered a knee injury on the opening day at Newcastle. The heat, though, is beginning to turn back up.

On Monday night Kaboul played 60 minutes (he was only…

10 April 2013
 

Spurs Transfer Talk: Is Douglas AVB's Defensive Solution?

One of the subtle changes to Tottenham under Andre Villas-Boas is how they are more proactive in defence, notably their continued willingness to start attacks from the back, aided by a high defensive line. No-one has encapsulated this better than Jan Vertonghen.

The Belgian moved from Ajax last summer and even though he wasn't signed by…

9 April 2013
 

Team of the Week - Round Thirty-Two

There was late drama in the three big games of the weekend, as Wigan's Shaun Maloney gave Harry Redknapp 'the worst moment' of his 45-year career with a late equaliser at QPR; Gylfi Sigurdsson rescued a point for Spurs in a 2-2 draw with Everton; and Sergio Aguero gave Manchester City a win at rivals…
9 April 2013
 

Spurs Could Really do With Townsend

During the 2-2 Europa League draw with FC Basel, Tottenham Hotspur fans saw both Aaron Lennon and Gareth Bale limp off the field of play or stretchered off the pitch, respectively, in a sight that left lumps in the throats of supporters in the clubs' quest to secure continental glory and a top four finish.

Arguably…

8 April 2013
 

Is This Defoe's Last Season at Spurs?

The reaction to Jermain Defoe’s latest injury, whether it be from fans, media or simply anyone who can construct an opinion within 140 characters, has been quite interesting. Considering that Spurs have an extremely important few weeks ahead and only one out-of-form and disinterested striker left, you could be forgiven for expecting widespread panic and…

3 April 2013
 

Team of the Week - Round Thirty-One

A sold win at the top for Manchester United, which led to a managerial change at Sunderland, and Manchester City's best performance of the season were the stories at the top of the table while at the bottom, Southampton moved clear of the drop with a home win over Chelsea, while Wigan beat Norwich to…
2 April 2013
 

Time for Spurs Consistency at the Back

Since their last Premier League clean sheet at The Hawthorns February, Tottenham have conceded 15 goals in all competitions. Eight of those have come in the last three matches: three at Anfield, four at the San Siro and one at home to Fulham.

I think a big factor in the side's recent leakage of goals has…

29 March 2013
 

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