[CENTRAAL] Spurs topic, deel 1

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Spurs try again for Forest winger Reid
tribalfootball.com - August 26, 2004

Nottingham Forest winger Andy Reid is again being linked with Tottenham.
The Daily Mail says Spurs are trying again to land the Republic of Ireland international, who has seen at least three offers from the London club turned down by Forest officials.

Reid was left out of the Carling Cup game against Scunthorpe this week, fueling speculation that he was in talks with Spurs ahead of completing a move.

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Tottenham have £6M Dindane bid rejected by Anderlecht
tribalfootball.com - August 26, 2004

Tottenham have had a bid for Anderlecht striker Aruna Dindane turned down.
The Daily Mail says Spurs failed in a £6 million bid Dindane, who was watched by sporting director Frank Arnesen on Tuesday against Benfica.

Dindane's goals helped the Belgian champs qualify for the Champions League group phase.

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Spurs line up £6M bid for Argie star Tevez
tribalfootball.com - August 26, 2004

Tottenham are preparing a £6 million bid for Argentine sensation Carlos Tevez.
Spurs technical chief Frank Arnesen had scouts watch the Boca Juniors ace tear Italy apart in this week's Olympic Games semifinal.

But Boca are likely to demand around £10m for the player - who has certainly lived up to his billing in the Olympic soccer tournament.

He has banged in seven goals in five games and his Argentina side are in Saturday's final, where they will meet Paraguay.

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Tottenham boss Santini happy with season start
By Ian Ferris - August 27, 2004

Tottenham boss Jacques Santini has declared himself satisfied with his side's solid start to the season following a draw at newly promoted West Brom.

"I am happy with the three results we have gained from three good games," Santini said after the match at the Hawthorns.

"I accept this result tonight because West Brom played a good game and, after they scored so early, it made it difficult for us to equalise.

"We have also had a lot of changes at the start of this season, with players coming and going, so our preparation has not been good.

"We have also had no time for good training sessions because last week there were international matches, this week we are playing three games, and then next week the players are away on international duty again.

"I think for our team we have done well so far."

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Forest approach Spurs for Jackson
By Ian Ferris - August 27, 2004

Nottingham Forest boss Joe Kinnear expects to hear from Spurs in the next 48 hours whether his bid to bring Johnnie Jackson to the City Ground has been successful.
The Forest chief has made an enquiry about the midfielder with a view to completing a loan or permanent deal for the 22-year-old.

He said: "I spoke to Chris Hughton for ages yesterday. Jackson is not in their side and I enquired about taking him but it's still in the early stages.

"They've bought (Michael) Carrick and a lot of midfield players and they are thinking about it."

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Swindon snap up Tottenham's Yeates
By Ian Ferris - August 27, 2004

Tottenham forward Mark Yeates has joined Swindon Town on a short-term loan basis, yet to be agreed, with a view to completing a more permanent deal.
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international joined up with the Robins squad for training on Thursday.

Swindon boss Andy King told the club's official website: "It is the first part of our loan agreement with Spurs.

"I will be able to have a look at him before finalising a loan deal."

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Santini to rest tired Defoe
by Peter ORourke - Last Updated 27 Aug 2004

Tottenham boss Jacques Santini is set to give Jermain Defoe a rest for this weekend's clash with Birmingham.

Santini is looking to guard his young striker from burnout after a busy start to the new season.

Despite scoring two goals in three games Santini may leave him out for the home clash with Birmingham.

"I hope it is only exhaustion with Defoe because he has played a lot of matches. It is possible Jermain will not play on Saturday," said Santini.

"With 55 games in all competitions, it is not possible for each player to play them all.

"Defoe's played three games for us and came on for England last week. It's natural for him to be tired.

"We spent three hours on the coach coming back from West Brom, so everyone is fatigued."

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Robinson wants England role
by Alex Dunn - Last Updated 27 Aug 2004

Tottenham's Paul Robinson has declared that he wants to become England's first choice goalkeeper and that he has David James' position in his sights.

The Leeds born shot-stopper completed a move from his home-town club to North London in the summer and has excelled in his form thus far.

With England's World Cup qualifying campaign to get underway next week Robinson concedes that he will not be Sven Goran Eriksson's choice, but it is a situation he is keen to rectify.

''I want to be England's No.1 goalkeeper at the World Cup in two years' time,'' Robinson told the Daily Star.

''Of course I do, and that is my target. There is no personal rivalry between David James and me but we both know the score.

''David is the first choice and I can't expect to play in championship matches yet.

''I want to be England's goalkeeper and will do all I can to prove it.''

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Spurs bid for Coventry defender Davenport
tribalfootball.com - August 29, 2004

Tottenham have launched a £2.5 million bid for Coventry City defender Calum Davenport.

The Mirror says Spurs director of football Frank Arsenen, who has already lured rising English stars Michael Carrick, Sean Davis and Jermain Defoe to White Hart Lane, is determined to add Davenport and City would get much less than his current asking price if they allow him to run down his contract.

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King happy at Spurs
by Graeme Bailey - Last Updated 30 Aug 2004

Tottenham star Ledley King has insisted he is staying at White Hart Lane.

The England defender has emerged over recent seasons as one of the most consistent defenders in The Premiership, and a very good display at Euro 2004 only added to his reputation.

Newcastle were linked with a potential move after Jonathan Woodgate exit, but a move seems unlikely.

King himself admits he might consider a move abroad further down the line, but he is happy in London with his new born son.

"Maybe a few years down the line it is something I would think about," said King.

"But I am very happy where I am at the moment with Coby doing well after being born premature."

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Czech confirms Spurs interest
by Nadia Carminati - Last Updated 30 Aug 2004

Czech star Marek Jankulovski has confirmed that he almost joined Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Spurs were linked with the left sided midfielder throughout the summer and now he has confirmed they did make an offer.

However, his current club Udinese rejected Spurs' offer and they moved for Timothee Atouba and Erik Edman instead.

"Tottenham wanted me," said Jankulovski.

"I'd have willingly accepted, because The Premiership fascinates me a lot, but I think Udinese considered their offer not to be adequate."

Internazionale and Juventus are now fighting it out for the versatile Jankulosvki, who starred at Euro 2004.

However, the player is happy to continue at Udinese if a move is not forthcoming.

"Undoubtedly I see an Italian future," admitted Jankulosvki.

"Juve or Inter, there isn't much difference. But if I stay at Udinese, I'll continue as I would in any other side."

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Monaco want Spurs striker
by Patrick Haond - Last Updated 30 Aug 2004

Monaco want Tottenham Hotspur striker Fredi Kanoute but their move for the Mali international is likely to end in failure.

The French side are anxious to bring in a new striker before the close of the transfer window and have been linked with a string of hit-men.

The club have been unable to reach an agreement with Manchester City for Nicolas Anelka and Didier Deschamps has now requested information about Kanoute.

The angular forward has started all three matches for Spurs since Jacques Santini was appointed manager but that has not prevented rumours of an August exit.

Southampton were linked with the 26-year-old earlier this month but Kanoute insisted he is happy at White Hart Lane.

Reports in the Principality now suggest that Kanoute is a target for Monaco and Deschamps wants the former West Ham ace on loan.

But it seems their bid for Kanoute is unlikely to be realised as the player is eager to remain in The Premiership.

Monaco could now decide to rival Italian giants Roma in the hunt for Ajax marksman Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Roma have submitted an offer for the Sweden international while it is reported Monaco have already a bid rejected.

Ibrahimovic's preference appears to be for a switch to Serie A, leaving Monaco running out of time to sign a new striker as they also attempt to finalise a deal for Barcelona's Javier Saviola.

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Tottenham to bid £4.5M for Newcastle striker Ameobi
tribalfootball.com - August 30, 2004

Tottenham are being linked with Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi.
The England U21 international only signed a new deal at St James' Park this summer, but has reportedly been unsettled over Newcastle's bid to sign Everton striker Wayne Rooney.

The People says Spurs have made a shock £4.5 million offer for Ameobi.

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Sheffield Utd, Forest chase Tottenham's Brown
tribalfootball.com - August 30, 2004

Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest are chasing Tottenham midfielder Michael Brown.
The ex-Blades favourite has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane and was mentioned in a swap deal for Forest winger Andy Reid last week.

United are also keen to bring Brown back to Bramall Lane and a new share issue could raise enough cash to buy the midfielder back from Spurs.

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Spurs confirm deal for Coventry's Davenport
tribalfootball.com - August 31, 2004

Tottenham have completed the signing of Coventry City defender Calum Davenport.

Spurs will pay £1.1m up front for the 21-year-old, rising to £3 million based on success and appearances.

Davenport has become the 11th summer signing by Tottenham's sporting director Frank Arnesen.

"He's a great talent with special qualities, a promising central defender who possesses a good mentality," Arnesen told Spurs' official website.

Coventry boss Peter Reid tipped Davenport to make an impact in the Premiership.

"I'm obviously very disappointed to let Calum go but I don't think it is right to deny him this opportunity to play in the Premiership," he told Coventry's official website.

"Calum is an immensely talented defender who has all the attributes to go as far as he wants in the game."

Coventry chairman Mike McGinnity confirmed that the money for Davenport would be used to help Reid bring players to Highfield Road.

"Calum is out of contract at the end of this season and having turned down a new deal, we could not run the risk of losing him for nominal compensation," he added.

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Coventry boss: No risk playing Tottenham signing Davenport
tribalfootball.com - August 31, 2004

Coventry City defender Calum Davenport played in yesterday's victory over West Ham - despite a deal having been struck with Tottenham over his transfer.

"I don't think it was a gamble to play Calum because we had agreed the transfer - he is a footballer and that's what he gets paid to do," Coventry boss Peter Reid said.

"I don't think his agent wanted him to play, I can understand that but I don't think we would have got the three points without him.

"I think the deal we have got is a good one for the club because he is out of contract at the end of the season and I don't trust tribunals.

"We are light on numbers and this money means I can dip into the transfer market - but it's been so long since I spent any money I've forgotten what to do."

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Monday, August 30, 2004

Spur sign Davenport from Sky Blues

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Coventry's highly-rated young defender Calum Davenport for £1.1million. The fee for the central defender may rise to £3 million depending on appearances.
The England Under-21 international, the 11th signing since David Pleat's departure at the end of last season, had been linked with a move to White Hart Lane for some time and completes the move just over 24 hours before the transfer deadline.

Spurs sporting director Frank Arnesen told the club's website: 'He's a great talent with special qualities, a very promising central defender who possesses a good mentality and who will further enhance our growing squad.

'He illustrates our current attitude at Tottenham, seeking our players for now and players for the future.'

Coventry manager Peter Reid expressed his sadness at youngster Davenport's transfer to Tottenham but admitted he did not want to block the defender's dream move.

'I'm obviously very disappointed to let Calum go but I don't think it is right to deny him this opportunity to play in the Premiership,' he told the club's website.

'Calum is an immensely talented defender who has all the attributes to go as far as he wants in the game and everyone here wishes him the very best of luck for the future.

Sky Blues chairman Mike McGinnity added: 'Calum has been a tremendous servant during his time with Coventry City and I have no doubt he will go to be very successful in the game.

'However, although we did not want to let Calum go, the fee we will be receiving for him will allow Peter to bring in a number of players to strengthen the squad.

'Unfortunately, Calum is out of contract at the end of this season and having turned down a new deal, we could not run the risk of losing him for nominal compensation.'

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Davenport seals Spurs switch
by Simon Fudge - Last Updated 31 Aug 2004

Coventry City defender Calum Davenport will ink a deal with Premiership side Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday after sealing a £3 million move.

The 21-year-old has been a key member of The Sky Blues after coming through the ranks with the West Midlands club.

The England Under-21 international has attracted the interest of other clubs, with Newcastle United and Reading having shown their keenness to sign him.

However, it is Jacques Santini's Spurs who have stolen ahead of their rivals to land the tall centre back before the transfer window closes on Tuesday evening.

Davenport joins fellow new signings Noe Pamarot and Nourredine Naybet in a new-look backline with the North London outfit.

Davenport was given the captain's armband for Monday's match against The Hammers, as it appears the contest will be the defender's last with Peter Reid's side.

The Sky Blues will receive an initial £1.1 million - which will rise £3 million - according to appearances.

Coventry boss Peter Reid wished the talented defender well in his move to the North London giants.

''I'm obviously disappointed to let Calum go but I don't think it is right to deny him this opportunity to play in The Premiership,'' Reid told the club's official website.

''Calum is an immensely talented defender, who has all the attributes to go as far as he wants.''

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Spurs land Davenport
Tuesday August 31 2004

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Coventry's highly-rated young defender Calum Davenport for £1.1million.

The fee for the central defender may rise to £3 million depending on appearances.

The England Under-21 international, the 11th signing since David Pleat's departure at the end of last season, had been linked with a move to White Hart Lane for some time and completes the move just over 24 hours before the transfer deadline.

Spurs sporting director Frank Arnesen told the club's website, www.spurs.co.uk: "He's a great talent with special qualities, a very promising central defender who possesses a good mentality and who will further enhance our growing squad.

"He illustrates our current attitude at Tottenham, seeking our players for now and players for the future."

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Tottenham bring forward Swiss kid deal
tribalfootball.com - September 1, 2004

Tottenham have swooped for Grasshoppers Zurich teenager Reto Ziegler.
They had agreed the deal for the 18-year-old would take place in January.

But the Switzerland Under-21 midfielder was allowed to move before the closure of last night's transfer window.

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Tottenham chief: We will try to bring in English players
By Ian Ferris - September 2, 2004

Tottenham's Director of Football Frank Arnesen has assured fans that he will continue to pursue English players whenever possible.

No other Premiership club has seen as much transfer activity as White Hart Lane this summer, with 14 signings by the new boss.

"This is an English club and in the dressing room we have to keep up the culture if it's possible, so if we can get the England players that we want, we go for them," said Arnesen. "On the other side, I would never not take a foreign player if we think he's good and he can bring us that level higher.

"We are not signing names because they are big names, you sign them if they suit Tottenham. If they are big names, it is a plus, but first of all we go for players who can take us to a higher level."

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Tottenham's Carrick scores against West Ham
tribalfootball.com - September 2, 2004

New Tottenham signing Michael Carrick says he'll be fit for the club's next match against Norwich.
Carrick netted his first goal against his former club West Ham during a 2-0 reserve win on Tuesday - a week after leaving Upton Park for £3million.

Despite lacking match fitness, the England midfielder played 90 minutes and impressed head coach Jacques Santini.

Now Carrick, 23, is relishing the prospect of playing in the televised clash at White Hart Lane.

He said: "I'm fit and have been training for about nine weeks now. All I need is games."

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Window closes on super summer
1 Sep 2004 14:57



Frank Arnesen has declared himself delighted with our summer transfer activity - but insisted it's just the start of the Spurs revolution.

Our Sporting Director has overseen 13 arrivals and Head Coach Jacques Santini in his first two months at the club.

Throw goalkeepers Paul Robinson and Marton Fulop into the mix - they arrived in May - and we've made a total of 15 new signings since the end of last season.

Seven of those new recruits have already made their debuts in a fine start to the Premiership season - unbeaten and fourth after four games.

With the transfer window officially closed, Frank finally had time to reflect on our dealings so far.

"First of all, I wasn't the only arrival on the management side, Jacques, Martin Jol and Dominique Cuperly were all new as well," said Frank. "We all knew that we had let a lot of players go and that we needed players.

"It was a big challenge for us from the beginning and I'm delighted with what we have done up to now.

"I think we have signed good players with a lot of skill, talented young players and there is a lot of ambition in the squad.

"It is just the start. Once you have the players in they have to adapt to the new style of coaching and being Tottenham players.

"Then it's about building a team. At the moment we have 11 individual players and they have to get used to being Tottenham players and the way we like to play football. That is the next step and what we are doing every day, whether we are winning or losing. That's how you learn players' strengths and weaknesses.

"A big part is already done and that's getting the players in.

"It's been very busy but I knew that would be the case. I knew it would be like that until transfer deadline day and now I can concentrate more on Tottenham, the club, not just players in and out. It has been a lot of work but at the same time, it's been fantastic."

Here is Frank's rundown of our arrivals this summer:

Noureddine Naybet: "He's not just a very experienced player at the highest level but also a very good player. He's one who will not just take the role as a player but also as a mentor and that's what we want him to do. So far, so good."

Sean Davis: "Sean was the first signing for me and he's already proved his
importance to the team. Strong, technically an all-round player who has high ambitions and I expect that not just to be with Tottenham but with the English
national team as well."

Pedro Mendes: "A player who came in as a champion from FC Porto after winning the Champions League last season. He knows how it is to win and that's important in any squad, players who have won something and have a lot of ambitions to
win more."

Erik Edman: "Erik has proved himself over the last couple of years playing at Heerenveen where I knew him very well. He's a consistent international from Sweden and a left-footed player. A good man for the squad."

Eddie Silva Sousa: "Eddie's a different story. He's a young striker and he has to look to the future, to prove himself, get into the squad and be part of Tottenham's future."

Thimothee Atouba: "A player who we know has already had good experience playing in Europe after playing in Switzerland for five years. He has played Champions League, internationals for Cameroon and is still only 22. Very strong, fit and that combined with his skill makes him suitable for English football."



Michael Carrick: "When we have the chance to make the squad better we have to
do it and when it's an English or British player even better because they know the game. I'm sure we'll be very happy with Michael. With him here we are stepping up a little."



Noe Pamarot: "He was a special signing because we needed a tough, strong, quick right-back who could defend. That's what we want to see from him."

Rodrigo Defendi: "Once again, he covers two parts where we are going - the
team now and also the future. A very skilful player but he has to prove himself."

Leigh Mills: "The same story as Defendi. He's a stopper with character and
leadership. He plays in the England Under-16 national team and is a very promising player. If he goes step by step he will develop and we want to see
him as soon as possible in the first team squad."

Calum Davenport: "Calum falls in-between in that he's a young player, an England
Under-21 international but already with a lot of experience in the First Division. It's two paths, one for the first team, one for the future and he is in-between both. It's our aim to get him into the first team as soon as possible."

Reto Ziegler: "Reto is a very young player who has played at the highest level
in Switzerland and has been in the Grassshoppers first team despite being only 18 years old. He is a left-back with the capacity to play in midfield. He holds a lot of promise."

Spase Dilevski: "We're delighted to sign him. Spase is a midfielder who has already played international football for Australia's youth teams. He also was the youngest member of the Australia squad at the Olympics. A player who will start in our reserves and we'll be looking for him to step up from there."

Paul Robinson (signed in May): "One of the biggest goalkeeping talents I've seen and already proved that he's a big player for Tottenham."

Marton Fulop (signed in May): "We need goalkeepers and I'm delighted we have
Paul Robinson and the experience of Kasey Keller but after them someone like Marton, a Hungary Under-21 international who is progressing well."

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Palace rejected Spurs bid for Routledge
tribalfootball.com - September 6, 2004

Tottenham failed with a deadline day bid for Crystal Palace winger Wayne Routledge.
The England U21 ace is rated alongside Manchester United's Wayne Rooney as England's most talented youngster.

The People says Spurs had a £2 million offer turned down flat by Palace last Tuesday.

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Coventry furious with Spurs over Davenport
tribalfootball.com - September 3, 2004

Coventry City are furious with Tottenham over reports that new signing Calum Davenport could immediately leave the club on-loan.
"Once they have bought him he is their player," said McGinnity. "We certainly won't be happy if Calum goes out on loan somewhere else.

"If this is correct then I find it absolutely diabolical. We asked Tottenham to let us have him back on loan ourselves until the end of the season and they said 'No'."

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Match report Spurs 0-0 Norwich City 12 Sep 2004 16:01

Jermain Defoe knocked and knocked again but couldn't find a way past Norwich City's determined defence - not least the outstanding Robert Green.

The Canaries and England's current number three goalkeeper pulled out all the stops in this entertaining goalless draw.

But it was only one-way traffic in the first half. Darren Huckerby came to the party in the second half and caused us a few problems - forcing Paul Robinson into a couple of saves and Ledley King into the defensive play of the season so far.

All eyes were on our England trio, particularly Defoe, and it seemed only a matter of time before the livewire striker delivered.

He hit the base of the post from 25 yards in the 17th minute and just a few minutes later watched in amazement as Youssef Safri cleared his volley off the line.

In-between those chances, Adam Drury somehow prevented Fredi Kanoute from getting a clean shot at goal from Defoe's pass and 10 minutes later, Jamie Redknapp poked agonisingly wide from Thimothee Atouba's flick.

Norwich were barely in it as an attacking force apart from a header from the returning Gary Doherty that Robinson saved comfortably.

We continued on the front foot at the start of the second half before Huckerby started to find his feet.

The warning signs were there with a dribble in the 57th minute and five minutes later he latched onto a clearance from our corner, stepped on the gas and eventually forced a fine save from Robinson, out quickly and bravely to block.

A minute later, as the game opened up, Defoe was back in the action, taking a pass from Atouba before letting fly from 25 yards - Green was there to tip over.

Green's best save was reserved for Atouba. Simon Davies, back in the action as substitute for Michael Brown, worked his way to the byline and the Cameroon international met his deep cross on the volley only for Green to plant a hand on the ball by the foot of his post and see the ball stick.

Robinson beat away another Huckerby effort before the moment of the match as Huckerby raced onto Safri's pass, toed the ball past Robinson and had an empty goal to tap into - enter King, who made up a couple of yards to block the goalbound effort.

Green saved well from Robbie Keane as we threw everything forward but, on this occasion, it wasn't to be.

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New setback for Tottenham's Carrick
tribalfootball.com - September 15, 2004

Tottenham midfielder Michael Carrick has suffered a fresh injury setback.
Carrick, 23, completed a £3million move from West Ham only two weeks ago, and was hoping to make his bow against Norwich last Sunday.

But the midfielder picked up a knee injury in training and then twisted his ankle over the weekend in another session.

Physio Geoff Brown said: "Michael has been a bit unfortunate.

"He got back into training and unfortunately rolled his ankle, sustained a sprain and will be out for a period of time."

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Defoe: I can handle Spurs expectation
tribalfootball.com - September 14, 2004

Tottenham star Jermain Defoe accepts that more is expected from him this season.

"I think I have grown as a player and it helps when you are playing with good players as well," said Defoe, who was denied by a post and a goal-line clearance in Sunday's goalless draw with Norwich at home.

"I was here for the second half of last season and in that time all you want to do is play well, get to know everyone and get the crowd on your side. It's been a good start for me and I'm really enjoying my football at the moment. All I can do is look forward to the next game and score as many goals as I can.

"As a forward there is nothing better than scoring goals and at the minute it is going well for me. When you are out there and doing it it's all very instinctive."

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West Ham linked with Tottenham's Taricco
tribalfootball.com - September 14, 2004

West Ham have been linked with Tottenham wing-back Mauricio Taricco.
The Argentine has dropped off the first team map at Spurs this season and Hammers boss Alan Pardew has admitted he is still keen to strengthen.

"I feel more comfortable as West Ham manager now than ever before," he said.

"We've made some very useful additions to the squad in the past couple of weeks and there could still be one more signing."

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Redknapp will stay and fight for Spurs place
tribalfootball.com - September 13, 2004

Jamie Redknapp insists he doesn't intend to quit Tottenham.

The midfielder returned to the Spurs line-up in yesterday's 0-0 draw with Norwich and said before the game: "There's good competition at the club. It's what you need and you always want good players.

"I think the team is doing well. We've had a great start and we've just got to keep it going now.

"Personally I am pleased with my start. I've been involved in the first four games but I've still got to be a bit careful if I play every game.

"I can't afford to think I'm 21 again so I think the manager was very sensible with me, and we had a chat about it before the Birmingham game."

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Dalmat accuses Tottenham players of bullying
tribalfootball.com - September 13, 2004

French midfielder Stephane Dalmat has blasted his former Tottenham teammates.
Dalmat, who played for Spurs last season on-loan from Inter Milan, told the News of the World that the London club's English players made his life unbearable and insulted him.

The midfielder left Inter over the summer and is currently in his native France with Toulouse.

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Tottenham eye Chelsea fullback Johnson
tribalfootball.com - September 13, 2004

Tottenham boss Jacques Santini is considering a move for Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson.
The People says Spurs plan to approach their London rivals in January to sign the England international on-loan to the end of the season.

Johnson has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Portugal international right-back Paulo Ferreira.

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Tottenham to try again for Palace's Routledge
tribalfootball.com - September 13, 2004

Tottenham will make a bid in January for Crystal Palace winger Wayne Routledge.
Palace boss Iain Dowie confirmed last week that Spurs failed with a deadline day offer for Routledge a fortnight ago.

The Sunday Mirror says Spurs will try again over the New Year with a £2 million and are confident of landing the youngster if he continues to baulk at signing a new contract.

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Mendes insists Tottenham isn't a step down
tribalfootball.com - September 12, 2004

Pedro Mendes insists he did not take a step down to join Tottenham from European champions Porto.

"I don't think it is climbing down," he told the Independent. "It's a step above. I was playing in the Portuguese championship and now I'm playing Premier League.

"I'm pleased to be here. But I sincerely hope that Tottenham can get into the Uefa Cup in the near future. That's why I'm here, to help to get one of those places."

Mendes also insists he will win a place back in the Portugal squad.

"I was at Vitoria Guimares and I was an international," states the midfielder, who has two caps. "I moved to Porto and won the Champions' League, I was a champion, but I didn't play any internationals.

"I'm here now and I know that the chances are going to come again."

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Op zondag 19 september 2004 22:50 schreef Plastic_Power het volgende:
0-0, keurig resultaat. De verdediging staat echt behoorlijk goed!

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Op maandag 20 september 2004 08:42 schreef ChAoZ het volgende:
Wat een zeikerd is die Mourinho zeg. Blaten over dat Spurs alleen maar verdedigde.
Jammer dat Keane die grote kans er niet in kreeg

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Defoe praise for Spurs coach Santini
tribalfootball.com - September 20, 2004

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is ready to challenge England's top strikers for a regular start in Sven Goran Eriksson's team.

''My confidence is very high right now and I am more ambitious than ever,'' Defoe told the News of the World. ''The way I am thinking is that I want to play in every game for my club and country.

''I know that means getting in the England team ahead of Michael (Owen) and Wayne (Rooney) and that is a big challenge.

''They are both world class and it is going to be difficult to earn a place but that is the aim.

''That is the target and standard I have set myself.''

On Spurs coach Jacques Santini, Defoe added: ''He is very organised and every player knows what he has to do.

''We operate very well as a unit. But, at the same time, he encourages individuals.

''Before a game he will put his arm around me and tell me to be disciplined but, in the final third of the field, he tells me to express myself.''

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Chelsea boss Mourinho blasts defensive Spurs
tribalfootball.com - September 20, 2004

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho blasted Tottenham's tactics after yesterday's 0-0 bore draw.

Mourinho accused Tottenham of negative tactics and time-wasting, barking: "It was a frustrating afternoon - frustrating for me, my players and for any real football supporter.

"People don't pay money to see one team play and the other team defend, just kick balls away and fall down and get the medical staff on and take five minutes to change a player.

"They didn't play football, they just defended, defended, defended, We played fantastic moments of attacking football and the result is not fair for the football we played.

"Mentally, it's very difficult to play against a team that plays like this as they don't want to play and we do. In the second half, there was only 25 minutes' play out of 45 minutes.

"I finished with four players up. Normally, that would have been impossible if there had been two teams trying to win the game.

"But if I could have put more players up, I would have done. Maybe next time on the bench, instead of William Gallas and Alexei Smertin, I can have Adrian Mutu and Arjen Robben, when he's fit.

"I don't need defenders!"

"Sometimes when you're the coach of a big team, you have to understand how a small team plays, coming to a stadium just for that. But I'm surprised to see it in the Premiership," added Mourinho.

"If I'm a supporter and pay money to come here, I don't come. But as I'm a manager, I have to work with my team to try and get past this kind of team.

"We had five minutes of injury time, but it should have been 15 minutes if you had stopped your watch every time they fell over or their medical staff came on.

"Thimothee Atouba took five minutes just to walk off. The referee should have protected against this, but he only gave it five minutes - not five seconds more.

"In the last 15 minutes, they were just kicking the ball away. They stopped playing completely and, every time the ball came back, there was wave after wave of our attacks."

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Chelsea boss: Arnesen right man for Tottenham
tribalfootball.com - September 19, 2004

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has praised Tottenham technical chief Frank Arnesen and his signing of former Porto midfielder Pedro Mendes.

"Pedro plays in Claude Makelele's position, plus we have Smertin and Scott Parker, so I didn't really need to sign him," said Mourinho.

"But he's a technically fantastic player, a good signing for them, and now he's playing against me instead of for me."

He added, "Sometimes people just buy players without knowing what they are buying but Frank Arnesen doesn't make many mistakes.

"He knows what he wants and the profile of players he is looking for. I bought Pedro on the cheap and within a year he was European champion."

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Spurs chief Arnesen: I chose Santini
tribalfootball.com - September 19, 2004

Tottenham technical chief Frank Arnesen says he chose Jacques Santini to coach the club this season.
Its been suggested the relationship between the pair is strained, but Arnesen told the Evening Standard: "Jacques was my choice as manager.

"I didn't know him and he didn't know me but the chairman Daniel Levy and I thought he was the right choice. It's important that I have good communication with the coach. I see this as a big opportunity for all of us to do something special here."

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Carling Cup - Oldham 0-6 Spurs - 22 Sep 2004 13:36

Our Special K's got back on the scoresheet before a late flurry of goals saw us home with a flourish in the Carling Cup at Oldham on Wednesday night.
Fredi Kanoute and Robbie Keane both opened their accounts for the season to put us in the driving seat at Boundary Park.

Those goals - Kanoute's powerful header, Keane's cool finish - were the difference between the sides in what was a relatively tight encounter for 65 minutes.

Jermain Defoe entered the fray for Keane after the Irish striker made it 2-0 and it took just five minutes for him to make his mark with a smart finish to make the tie safe at 3-0.

The game then looked to be petering out before an amazing finale.

Goran Bunjevcevic bagged his first goal for the club since joining at the start of the 2001-02 season when he capitalised on Oldham keeper Craig Mawson's error from Pedro Mendes' corner after 87 minutes.

Anthony Gardner followed up two minutes later with only his second goal for the club - a sweet 25-yard drive into the bottom corner to make it 5-0.

And with cries of 'we want six' from a healthy Spurs following, the half-dozen was delivered by Kanoute, rifling the ball into the roof of the net after being played in by Rohan Ricketts.

It was a little harsh on an Oldham side who were always in the tie until Keane's strike just after the hour.

They had threatened Kasey Keller's goal without really carving out a clear-cut chance - a couple of wayward shots the sum total of a robust first half display.

With seven changes from Sunday's draw at Chelsea including the return of Keller in goal and first starts of the season for OJ Mabizela, Goran Bunjevcevic and Anthony Gardner, it was no surprise we took a little while to get going.

Kanoute eventually opened the scoring after 37 minutes with a classic header from Keane's corner before roles were reversed and Keane volleyed Kanoute's knock down over from six yards just before the break.

It wasn't too long before Keane notched his first of the season though as he capitalised on a defensive mix-up before slotting home from a tight angle.

If that goal knocked the stuffing out of the home side, his replacement Defoe ended it as a contest five minutes later, sliding home one-on-one.

That looked just about that until the mad last five minutes turned 3-0 into 6-0.

The victory extended our unbeaten start to the season to seven matches with three wins, four draws, five clean sheets and just two goals conceded.

MINUTE BY MINUTE

1min: Moment of concern as Keller darted out of box to meet Johnson, slight indecision with Gardner but eventually able to clear.
5mins: Deep free-kick from Eyres, Arber climbing at far post but header never a danger.
7mins: Keane attempted dink from edge of box easily collected by Mawson.
15mins: Kanoute burst down left, cross looking for Keane, angle too tight to do anything but volley back across six-yard line.
16mins: Appleby onto ball as Redknapp stumbled, 30-yarder flew wide.
19mins: Decent move across pitch, Redknapp eventually played in Davies, cross to far post missed by Brown but fell to Jackson at far post who drove across box, ball managed to evade everyone.
20mins: Keller out quickly to clear as Johnson went for ball over the top.
29mins: Corner played to edge of box to Eyres, cut inside Brown but shot high and wide.
37mins: GOAL. Kanoute powered home Keane's corner from eight yards. 1-0.
45mins: MISS. Redknapp floated ball into Kanoute, he headed down to Keane who lifted ball over the bar from six yards.

Half-time: Oldham 0, Spurs 1

48mins: CLOSE. Best move of match involving Davies, Keane and Jackson ended with Brown curling just wide from edge of box.
51mins: CLOSE. Killen pounced on loose ball and snapped volley just wide.
53mins: Johnson tricks on edge of the box but low shot always going wide.
60mins: Kanoute spun away from two defenders and fired just over from 20 yards.
61mins: SUB. Mendes for Redknapp.
63mins: SUB. Jack for Killen.
65mins: GOAL. Jackson pass, Keane took advantage of mix up between Mawson and Arber and slotted home from tight angle. 2-0.
67mins: SUB. Defoe for Keane.
70mins: CHANCE/SAVE/OFF LINE. Keller saved point-blank from Arber, ball fell twice to Holden eight yards out but Gardner and King blocked both attempts.
70mins: GOAL. Quick break from that Oldham attack, Brown and Jackson involved, Defoe suddenly one on one and finished in style.
71mins: SUB. Ricketts for Davies.
85mins: Defoe so lively in the box after good work from Bunjevcevic, turned away from Haining before striking into side-netting.
87mins: SUB. Barlow for Eyre.
87mins: GOAL. Mawson spilled Mendes corner and Bunjevcevic volleyed in his first goal for the club. 4-0.
89mins: GOAL. Gardner picked ball up in space before drilling low shot into corner from 25 yards. 5-0.
Injury time: SAVE. Eyres effort heading for top corner but Keller tipped over at full stretch.
Injury time: GOAL. Knocking ball around now, Mendes involved heavily, Ricketts into Kanoute who smashed into roof of net. 6-0.

Line-ups:

Oldham: Mawson, Holden, Griffin, Haining, Arber, Boshell, Appleby, Eyre (, Eyres, Killen (Jack, 63), Johnson. Subs: Treacy, Lomax, Hall.
Spurs: Keller, Mabizela, King, Gardner, Bunjevcevic, Davies (Ricketts, 71), Redknapp (Mendes, 61), Brown, Jackson, Kanoute, Keane (Defoe, 67). Subs: Robinson, Pamarot.

Referee: R Beeby.

Attendance: 8,548.

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Santini: Spurs want Carling Cup
tribalfootball.com - September 23, 2004

Tottenham coach Jacques Santini wants to win the Carling Cup.
After seeing his team romp to a 6-0 win over Oldham Athletic last night, Santini declared: "This was a good result for the team and our fans.

"This game was good for me because it allowed me to play three or four players who have not yet figured in the Premiership this season. It was important for those players to get a game.

"This competition I am taking very seriously because we are a new team with new players, a new manager and new assistant coaches. So it is important for us."

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Defoe urges Spurs to try again for Man City's SWP
tribalfootball.com - September 22, 2004

Jermain Defoe has urged Tottenham to try again for Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Defoe said: "I'd love us to sign Shaun. I don't think there is another winger like him in the country.

"He is quick and aggressive. He scores goals and he is strong for his size. Shaun is my mate as well so I would definitely sign him if I was manager!"

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Tottenham's Naybet: Man Utd reign is over
tribalfootball.com - September 24, 2004

Tottenham defender Nourredine Naybet is convinced Manchester United's reign as a top club is over.

He declared: "I've played United in Europe very often and this is not the same team I used to know.

"The fact is Manchester United's cycle of glory is over and Arsenal's has begun.

"I think they are at a low point and they have lost a lot of the qualities which made them so great.

"Roy Keane is their leader on and off the pitch and I've been following all that he's had to say about his team-mates and it's impossible not to agree with what he says.

"When we play them we can't afford to allow the type of comeback they managed against Spurs in that 5-3 game, or the one which we saw against Manchester City last season."

The Moroccan added: "This is a tougher, tighter Spurs side already - if we are 3-0 up this time there will be no coming back.

"Some United players have moved on, they have signed a lot of youth and they will need three or four years to build a great team again.

"In order to build such a side they need to go through the process of renovation. And, having played in France, Portugal and Spain, I can tell them it is the same in every one of those countries.

"The big test for United is that they need to avoid changing ideas or changing wholesale the players they have, because any further change could slow down the process of building back up to the top that Sir Alex Ferguson is engaged in."

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Naybet: Tottenham are building a great team
tribalfootball.com - September 24, 2004

Tottenham defender Nourredine Naybet admits he is loving life in the Premiership.

He said: "I've been dreaming my whole life of playing in England because that was the soccer I grew up watching.

"Nobody had to push me to sign for Spurs. I jumped at the chance and turned down other opportunities which were more financially lucrative.

"Now I'm proud of being here and I'm clear about my aims. We are here at Tottenham, under Jacques Santini, to build a great side.

"When I was young this was a club with a huge and honoured history.

"In those days, everybody knew Tottenham as the reference English team in Europe - great football, great players and regular trophies.

"I was well aware of the great tradition at White Hart Lane before I arrived here and the aim now is to give the supporters something to really cheer again.

"I think we have a mix of youth and veteran players under an exceptional coach which can bring the glory days back to Spurs.

"My aim is that we will take Spurs to a European qualifying place this season - and I won't settle for less."

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Tottenham Hotspur FC

Op 5 september 1882 wordt in Noord-London, in het Red House op High Road 748, de Hotspur Football Club opgericht, door leden van de Hotspur Cricket Club en leden van de St. John's Presbyterian School en de Tottenham Grammar School. Eerst gaat de club spelen op Tottenham Marshes en in 1888, als de club haar huidige naam Tottenham Hotspur FC heeft aangenomen, verhuist de club naar Northumberland Park en weer elf jaar later betrekt men White Hart Lane, de thuishaven waar men ook nu nog haar wedstrijden afwerkt. De club wisselt in haar beginjaren vaak van tenue, in eerste instantie neemt men de blauw-witte combinatie over van Blackburn Rovers, maar later is het de blauw-rode combinatie van stadsgenoot Arsenal, welke wordt overgenomen. Dit is veel supporters een doorn in het oog en er wordt dan ook besloten in een goudbruin-blauwe tenue te gaan spelen, maar na de wedstrijd tegen het destijds heersende Preston North End, gaat Tottenham Hotspur spelen in de witte shirts en marine-blauwe shorts, waarin deze tegenstander speelde. Het huidige embleem stamt ook uit deze periode, een statige haan, met aan de poten sporen (“Spurs”) wordt gekozen als logo en het Franse onderschrijft “Audere-est-Facere” (vrij vertaald als “Durven is doen”) wordt ook al eind vorige eeuw gekozen en is nog steeds ongewijzigd.

Op 30 september 1882 speelt de club haar eerste vriendschappelijke wedstrijd, de Radicals is de tegenstander en deze wedstrijd gaat verloren met 2 – 0. Haar eerste officiële wedstrijd speelt Tottenham Hotspur in 1885, voor de London Association Cup tegen St. Albans en gaat met 5 – 2 gewonnen. De club is al snel populair bij de supporters en de vriendschappelijke wedstrijden worden door duizenden toeschouwers bekeken, de allereerste wedstrijd tegen rivaal Arsenal wordt in 1887 gespeeld, met daarbij zo’n veertienduizend toeschouwers, de wedstrijd wordt overigens een kwartier voor het einde gestaakt in verband met de intredende duisternis, de Spurs leidden op dat moment met 2 – 1. In 1896 wordt de club professioneel en twee jaar later treedt men toe tot de Southern League, als in 1899 het huidige stadion White Park Lane wordt geopend met een wedstrijd tegen Notts County met bijna dertigduizend toeschouwers, is de club definitief toegetreden tot de elite van de Londonse voetbalclubs. In 1900 wordt Tottenham Hotspur kampioen van de Southern League en een jaar later wint het als enige non-League club in de geschiedenis, de FA Cup door in de finale Sheffield United op Bolton's Burnden Park met 3 – 1 te verslaan. Verder wint de club deze periode nog de Dewar Shield in 1901 – 1902, de London League Premier Division in 1902 – 1903, de Western League in 1903 – 1904 en de Southern District Charity Cup 1901 – 1902, 1904 – 1905 en 1906 – 1907.

Pas in 1908 treedt Tottenham Hotspur toe tot professionele Football League, in eerste instantie tot de Second Division en meteen in het eerste seizoen weet de club te promoveren naar de hoogste afdeling. De club strijdt daar de eerste jaren dapper tegen degradatie, maar in 1914, wanneer de Eerste Wereldoorlog uitbreekt eindigt de club als laatste en als in 1918 de competitie weer wordt aangevangen, maar nu met 22 ploegen, is er even de hoop dat Tottenham Hotspur haar plaats op het hoogste niveau mag houden. Maar het is uitgerekend Arsenal, de club die vijfde werd in de Second Division, die de plaats van de Spurs overneemt. In 1919 – 1920 wordt de club kampioen en mag meteen weer promoveren naar de hoogste afdeling, een jaar later is er opnieuw een groot succes, door een 1 – 0 overwinning op de Wolverhampton Wanderers in Stamford Bridge, wordt voor de tweede maal de FA Cup gewonnen. Het seizoen daarop is men wederom succesvol, de tweede plaats achter Liverpool wordt veiliggesteld en in het FA Cup-toernooi wordt de halve finale bereikt. De jaren daarop zijn weer minder succesvol, Tottenham Hotspur eindigt de eerstkomende vijf jaar niet meer boven de twaalfde plaats in 1927 – 1928 degradeert men zelfs weer naar de Second Division, de successen lijken voor even verleden tijd.

In 1933 promoveren de Spurs naar de hoogste afdeling, maar twee jaar later is degradatie onafwendbaar en speelt de club tot haar promotie in 1949 – 1950 weer in de Second Division. Meteen in haar eerste seizoen terug in de First Divison, beleeft Tottenham Hotspur onder manager Arthur Rowe haar sportieve hoogtepunt: voor het eerst in haar historie is men landskampioen! Het seizoen daarop wordt de club tweede, maar al een seizoen later begint de hoge leeftijd van de meeste belangrijke speler op te spelen en moeten de Spurs toezien dat de top net even iets beter is op dat moment. De in 1958 aangestelde manager Bill Nicholson zorgt precies tien seizoenen na het eerste overweldigende succes voor een verbetering van deze prestatie, want naast de titel wordt ook de FA Cup veroverd, Tottenham Hotspur is hierdoor de derde club in de historie van het Engelse voetbal die de “double” weet te winnen, na Preston North End en Aston Villa in respectievelijk 1889 en 1897. Het seizoen daarop wint men opnieuw de FA Cup en in 1963 mag men daarop uitkomen in het Europa Cup II-toernooi (voor bekerwinnaars) en is hierin uitermate succesvol, na onder andere ¦K Slovan Bratislava en OFK Beograd te hebben verslagen, wacht in de finale Atlético Madrid Deze finale wordt met maar liefst 5 – 1 gewonnen en Tottenham Hotspur is hierdoor de eerste Engelse club met een Europa Cup. Jimmy Greaves is dat seizoen een erg belangrijke speller voor de Spurs, alleen al in de competitie scoort hij 37 maal, wat hem dan ook de topscorertitel oplevert.

Onder Bill Nicholson weet de Noord-Londonse club nog enkele prijzen in de wacht te slepen, zo is daar opnieuw een FA Cup in 1966 – 1967, een League Cup in 1970 – 1971 en 1972 – 1973. Door de winst van de eerste League Cup in 1971, mogen de Spurs een seizoen later uitkomen in het UEFA Cup-toernooi en na het uitschakelen van Nantes, Rapid Boekarest en AC Milan is het eveneens Engelse Wolverhampton Wanderers in de finale de tegenstander. Ook de finale gaat over twee wedstrijden met 3 – 2 gewonnen, waardoor Tottenham Hotspur ook deze trofee in haar prijzenkast mag bijzetten. Ook in 1974 bereiken de Spurs de finale van de UEFA Cup maar deze gaat helaas met 4 – 2 (over twee wedstrijden) verloren tegen Feyenoord. In 1977 neemt de succesvolle Bill Nicholson afscheid en degradeert de club naar de Second Division, maar meteen een jaar later is de club weer present op het hoogste niveau en met de opvallende aankopen Osvaldo “Ossie” Ardiles and Riccardo “Ricky” Villa, beide wereldkampioen met Argentinië in 1978. In 1981 wordt voor de zesde maal in historie de FA Cup gewonnen en ook het seizoen daarop, als de club haar honderd-jarig bestaan viert, wordt de “Cup-final” gewonnen. In 1983 is Tottenham Hotspur de eerste Engelse club, die haar geluk gaat beproeven op de beurs, de London Stock Exchange. In datzelfde seizoen, 1982 – 1983, weten de Spurs zich voor het eerst sinds bijna tien jaar weer te plaatsen voor de UEFA Cup en deze wordt en passant meteen gewonnen, door in de finale Anderlecht pas na het nemen van strafschoppen te verslaan, na daarvoor al opnieuw Feyenoord, Bayern München, Austria Wien en Hajduk Split te hebben uitgeschakeld. De club is een stabiele subtopper in Engeland, met af en toe uitschieters naar boven, maar na de winst van de FA Cup in 1990 – 1991 weet de club lange tijd geen rol van betekenis te spelen.

In 1992 gaat de huidige Premier League van start en Tottenham Hotspur verkoopt dat jaar haar sterspeler Paul Gascoigne voor zo’n acht miljoen Euro naar het Italiaanse Lazio, tot op heden een record-verkoop. De club eindigt steevast in de middenmoot en speelt zelden een rol van betekenis in de titelstrijd, ondanks spelers als Jürgen Klinsmann, Teddy Sheringham, David Ginola en Les Ferdinand, in 1998 – 1999 wint de club haar laatste prijs tot op heden, de League Cup. Vele (grote) aankopen moeten ervoor gaan zorgen dat het de ambitieuze Spurs weer gaan meestrijden om de prijzen en ook weer kunnen uitkomen in de Europese competities, maar tekenend is de miskoop Sergei Rebrov die in 2000 voor bijna zestien miljoen Euro komt van Dinamo Kiev uit Oekraine, maar nooit de verwachtingen weet waar te maken. In 2001 wordt Daniel Levy de nieuwe voorzitter van de club en na drie anonieme seizoenen, besluit hij in 2004 dat het roer om moet, hij stelt buiten de nieuwe coach Jacques Santini en assistent Martin Jol, ook een manager aan in de persoon van Frank Arnesen, zij moeten er in combinatie met enkele gerichte aankopen, voor gaan zorgen dat de Noord-Londonse club weer van zich doet spreken, haar prijzenkast uitbreidt en ervoor zorgt dat het weer de beste club van London wordt...

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Tottenham tell Arsenal: £21M for King
tribalfootball.com - October 25, 2004

Tottenham have slapped a mega £21 million price-tag on defender Ledley King.

The People says King is a target for North London rivals Arsenal - who have been told it will take this massive sum to get their home-grown hero.

And Arsenal, with a fortune to spend on the right defender, are well aware of the figure - along with a couple of rival clubs who have been sniffing round King since his impressive international baptism.

Two other Premiership teams have made firm enquiries for the England international and both were quoted the same figure as Arsenal.

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Op dinsdag 4 januari 2005 09:13 schreef Dylan Dog het volgende:

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Echt niet!

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Barcelona monitoring Defoe's Tottenham contract talks
tribalfootball.com - January 3, 2005

Barcelona have been linked with Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.

A January move has been ruled out by Barcelona president Joan Laporta, with the club's budget not stretching far enough to compete for the England ace.

But Defoe is sure to attract a firm bid at the end of the season from Barca, particularly if his contract talks continue to drag on.

Speculation over the future of Defoe has been raised during the past 24 hours after it emerged he intends to ditch his current agents in the middle of negotiations over an improved deal.

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Tottenham favourites to land Crewe striker Ashton
tribalfootball.com - January 4, 2005

The Daily Mail says Spurs and Norwich are the two Premiership clubs to show most interest in the England U21 ace, but Canaries boss Nigel Worthington has been scared off by Crewe's £2.5 million asking price.

Spurs technical chief Frank Arnesen has made personal checks on Ashton at Gresty Road and knows coach Martin Jol wants a fourth striker "who is happy to sit on the bench".

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Tottenham in for Fulham playmaker Malbranque
tribalfootball.com - January 2, 2005

Tottenham are chasing Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque.

The Frenchman has been tracked by Spurs football chief Frank Arnesen since the summer and is expected to attract a serious bid this month, says the News of the World.

Fulham boss Chris Coleman is adamant none of his players will be sold in January, though is believed to be unhappy with Malbranque's form this season.

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"15 MILJOEN, DAT MOET EEN GRAP ZIJN"

Maandag vertrok Anderlecht op stage naar Marbella. Mét Christian Wilhelmsson. Zijn de plooien gladgestreken? "Ik ben niet meer kwaad op Anderlecht", zegt de Zweed in HNB en HLN.

"Tottenham is en blijft geïnteresseerd. Maar wat kan ik doen? De club beslist, en blijkbaar is een overgang in de winterstop niet evident. De club vraagt wel te veel geld voor mij. 15 miljoen euro, dat moet toch een grap zijn?"

"Ik had geen opslag mogen vragen. Dat getuigt van weinig respect voor mijn medespelers. Ach, als ik zo blijf spelen, dan komt er nog wel een transfer."

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Op woensdag 5 januari 2005 15:37 schreef DutchGooner het volgende:

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1 Chelsea 22 35 55
2 Arsenal 22 28 48
3 Man Utd 22 20 44
4 Everton 22 4 43
5 Liverpool 22 14 37
6 Middlesbrough 22 6 35
7 Tottenham 22 8 33
8 Charlton 22 -8 31
9 Man City 22 4 28
10 Aston Villa 22 -3 28
11 Bolton 22 -2 27
12 Portsmouth 22 -4 27
13 Birmingham 22 0 26
14 Newcastle 22 -6 26
15 Blackburn 22 -13 22
16 Fulham 21 -11 21
17 Crystal Palace 22 -11 18
18 Norwich 22 -20 16
19 Southampton 21 -15 14
20 West Brom 22 -26 13

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Spurs move for Chelsea fullback Johnson
tribalfootball.com - January 6, 2005

Tottenham are set to move for Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson.

The Sun says Spurs coach Martin Jol has targeted the England defender to strengthen his defence after losing Stephen Carr at the start of the season to Newcastle United.

Johnson, 20, was Roman Abramovich's first purchase as Chelsea owner when he paid West Ham £6million 18 months ago.

But he has fallen out of favour with boss Jose Mourinho and lost his place to Paulo Ferreira, Chelsea's summer signing from Porto.

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English clubs scout Pandev - by Vlatko Siljanovski - Last Updated 6 Jan 2005

English teams could be ready to rival Barcelona in the race to sign Lazio's Goran Pandev.

The forward has emerged as Lazio's most saleable asset - despite being half-owned by Internazionale.

Barcelona have already been credited with an interest, but both Tottenham and Liverpool will have scouts present at the Rome derby against Roma to watch the Macedonian in action.

The Italian media has even somewhat spuriously suggested that Lazio could drop the player from the starting line-up to stave off interest.

Pandev confirmed that Barca had been in contact with his agent, and admitted that he would be hard pushed to turn down such a big club.

"It is true that Barca are interested," said Pandev.

"The Catalan club's director of sport Txiki Beguiristain has already made contact with my representative Sabatino Donati.

"Lazio has put an ¤8 million price tag on me which is a big price.

"If Barca offer you something then you just can't refuse, but the decision is Lazio and Inter's."

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Op donderdag 6 januari 2005 09:39 schreef MrJonez het volgende:
Johnson zou wel een aardige aankoop zijn, eindelijk goede opvolger voor Carr, alhoewel 't de doorstroom van Kelly wel enigzins verstoort...

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Op vrijdag 21 januari 2005 10:26 schreef aldostuta het volgende:

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Er was toch belangstelling voor Defoe? Misschien anticipeert Jol daar nu op met Mido.

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Op vrijdag 21 januari 2005 11:19 schreef Ludacriss het volgende:

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Ja vind het ook raar... had liever Kezman zien komen! Mido is gelukkig alleen gehuurd tot het einde van die seizoen

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Mido op huurbasis van AS Roma naar Spurs

Ahmed Hossam verhuist op huurbasis naar Tottenham Hotspur, zo heeft sportdirecteur Frank Arnesen volgens de Egyptenaar Frank Arnesen tegen hem verzekerd. De afgelopen dagen maakte Spurs zelf al bekend dat het in onderhandeling was met AS Roma, de club waar de spits onder contract staat.

Een definitieve overgang aan het eind van het seizoen wordt niet uitgesloten. "Ik heb met Arnesen gepraat en hij heeft mij verzekerd dat in naar Tottenham verhuis", zegt de 21-jarige voormalig Ajacied. "Ik weet dat ik de laatste jaren mijn reputatie niet veel eer heb aangedaan. Tijd om daar wat aan te veranderen."

"Ik ken Fredi Kanoute en Noureddine Naybet al van de Afriaanse duels, zij zullen mij zeker helpen om te wennen in Engeland", zegt Mido. "Dit is een geweldige kans en ik zal het professioneel proberen aan te maken. Ik denk niet dat ik zal falen bij de Spurs, iets wat ik bij andere clubs wel gedaan heb."

Ook Martin Jol is enthousiast over Mido. "Hij is in potentie een van de beste jonge spelers in Europa. Ik denk dat hij bij ons, mits hij op de juiste manier wordt behandeld, geweldig kan slagen." Mido is het daar mee eens: "Ik wilde altijd al in de Premier League spelen. Nu krijg ik de kans, die wil ik pakken ook!"

http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?id=16914

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Tottenham plukt duo weg bij Nottingham

Andy Reid en Michael Dawson zijn op slag van het sluiten van de transfermarkt alsnog getransfereerd naar Tottenham Hotspur. Het duo komt over van Nottingham Forest en zouden samen rond de 12 miljoen gekost hebben.

De 22-jarige Reid, tevens Iers international, zag eerder een transfer naar Tottenham afketsen, maar drong er bij Forest op aan om hem toch te laten gaan. "Ik ben zeer blij dat de deal nu beklonken is", aldus Reid.

Michael Dawson is aanvoerder van Engeland Onder-21 en heeft volgens technisch directeur Frank Arnesen zowel "voetballende kwaliteiten als kwaliteiten als leider."

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