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Saturday’s one-all draw away at Hull made it eight league games for Tottenham under Tim Sherwood – five wins, two draws, and one, albeit heavy, defeat. Not bad for someone who had no senior management experience six weeks ago.
Yet another slow start cost Spurs points. Games against Swansea, Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Hull saw Sherwood’s emerge slowly out of the traps and it is something that the ex-Blackburn and Norwich player will need to address. However, his managerial career has begun in promising fashion so it is surprising to hear so many fans and pundits not so much raise doubts about his long term future but instead completely dismiss any notion that Sherwood will still be in residue for next season, despite his 18 month contract.
Even fourth place and Champions League football is not enough for some people, but there...
Saturday’s one-all draw away at Hull made it eight league games for Tottenham under Tim Sherwood – five wins, two draws, and one, albeit heavy, defeat. Not bad for someone who had no senior management experience six weeks ago.
Yet another slow start cost Spurs points. Games against Swansea, Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Hull saw Sherwood’s emerge slowly out of the traps and it is something that the ex-Blackburn and Norwich player will need to address. However, his managerial career has begun in promising fashion so it is surprising to hear so many fans and pundits not so much raise doubts about his long term future but instead completely dismiss any notion that Sherwood will still be in residue for next season, despite his 18 month contract.
Even fourth place and Champions League football is not enough for some people, but there...
- 2/3/2014
- by Alan Frost
- Obsessed with Film
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Tottenham have made a £1 million bid for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov as they look to re-sign their former player before Friday’s transfer deadline, according to the Metro.
Berbatov, who spent two years at White Hart Lane between 2006-08, scoring 46 goals in 102 appearances, reportedly asked to leave the Cottagers earlier this month.
Arsenal and West Ham have since been linked with a move for the former Bulgaria international, but London rivals Spurs have stolen a march in the race with their £1 million offer.
According to reports, manager Tim Sherwood was persuaded to make the bid after chairman Daniel Levy was informed of Berbatov’s desire to return to north London.
The 33-year-old has five months remaining on his current contract at Craven Cottage, and Spurs want to take that over by offering him a deal until the end of the season.
The transfer could spark the beginning...
Tottenham have made a £1 million bid for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov as they look to re-sign their former player before Friday’s transfer deadline, according to the Metro.
Berbatov, who spent two years at White Hart Lane between 2006-08, scoring 46 goals in 102 appearances, reportedly asked to leave the Cottagers earlier this month.
Arsenal and West Ham have since been linked with a move for the former Bulgaria international, but London rivals Spurs have stolen a march in the race with their £1 million offer.
According to reports, manager Tim Sherwood was persuaded to make the bid after chairman Daniel Levy was informed of Berbatov’s desire to return to north London.
The 33-year-old has five months remaining on his current contract at Craven Cottage, and Spurs want to take that over by offering him a deal until the end of the season.
The transfer could spark the beginning...
- 1/30/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Rewind back three years from today and Tottenham Hotspur were sitting fourth in the Barclays Premier League, two points ahead of fifth placed Manchester City and just four behind their North London rivals. That season saw Spurs qualify for the greatest European club competition in sport, the Uefa Champions League.
So where has it all gone wrong for Tottenham since?
The 2010/11 season was tremendous experience for all Spurs fans. They enjoyed an epic journey in the Champions League, beating Europe’s elite in Werder Bremen, Fc Twente and both Milan clubs, including a memorable event when Peter Crouch scored in the dying minutes at the San Siro, which no doubt put chills down the spines of most neutral football fans. That result put them through to a tough quarter final draw against Real Madrid which proved to be an end to their dreams and sent them crashing back down to reality.
Rewind back three years from today and Tottenham Hotspur were sitting fourth in the Barclays Premier League, two points ahead of fifth placed Manchester City and just four behind their North London rivals. That season saw Spurs qualify for the greatest European club competition in sport, the Uefa Champions League.
So where has it all gone wrong for Tottenham since?
The 2010/11 season was tremendous experience for all Spurs fans. They enjoyed an epic journey in the Champions League, beating Europe’s elite in Werder Bremen, Fc Twente and both Milan clubs, including a memorable event when Peter Crouch scored in the dying minutes at the San Siro, which no doubt put chills down the spines of most neutral football fans. That result put them through to a tough quarter final draw against Real Madrid which proved to be an end to their dreams and sent them crashing back down to reality.
- 12/30/2013
- by Chris Theochari
- Obsessed with Film
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Liverpool will reward manager Brendan Rodgers with a new contract worth £2 million per year to keep him at Anfield and away from potential suitors.
The 40-year-old Northern Irishman has steered the Reds to the top of the Premier League table at Christmas, but has only 18 months left on his current deal which he signed on Merseyside in 2012.
Rodgers has previously thought to have attracted attention from Manchester City and now the Daily Mirror reports that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in him.
Spurs appointed caretaker Tim Sherwood as permanent head coach until 2015 just before Christmas, but he lacks any managerial experience.
Former Swansea, Reading and Watford boss Rodgers has offloaded the likes of Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing to West Ham, slashing the wage budget at Anfield built up by predecessor Kenny Dalglish.
Liverpool owner John W Henry now wants to secure the future of the club’s...
Liverpool will reward manager Brendan Rodgers with a new contract worth £2 million per year to keep him at Anfield and away from potential suitors.
The 40-year-old Northern Irishman has steered the Reds to the top of the Premier League table at Christmas, but has only 18 months left on his current deal which he signed on Merseyside in 2012.
Rodgers has previously thought to have attracted attention from Manchester City and now the Daily Mirror reports that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in him.
Spurs appointed caretaker Tim Sherwood as permanent head coach until 2015 just before Christmas, but he lacks any managerial experience.
Former Swansea, Reading and Watford boss Rodgers has offloaded the likes of Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing to West Ham, slashing the wage budget at Anfield built up by predecessor Kenny Dalglish.
Liverpool owner John W Henry now wants to secure the future of the club’s...
- 12/26/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Ajax Head Coach Frank De Boer is at the top of Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial shortlist to replace Andre Villas Boas, and they have approached him, according to The Mirror.
The Dutchman is said to be the ideal candidate for Director of Football Franco Baldini philosophy of developing young players and playing stylish football, as well as having a very successful career as both a player and a manager.
There are still questions over whether De Boer’s assistant Dennis Bergkamp, a legend for bitter North London rivals Arsenal, could be part of the plans and should he have any interest.
Chairman Daniel Levy is said to be willing to give temporary man in charge Tim Sherwood a crack at the job, but following Wednesday night’s Capital One Cup defeat to West Ham, it could prove to be a risky move and a more experienced man could be needed,...
Ajax Head Coach Frank De Boer is at the top of Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial shortlist to replace Andre Villas Boas, and they have approached him, according to The Mirror.
The Dutchman is said to be the ideal candidate for Director of Football Franco Baldini philosophy of developing young players and playing stylish football, as well as having a very successful career as both a player and a manager.
There are still questions over whether De Boer’s assistant Dennis Bergkamp, a legend for bitter North London rivals Arsenal, could be part of the plans and should he have any interest.
Chairman Daniel Levy is said to be willing to give temporary man in charge Tim Sherwood a crack at the job, but following Wednesday night’s Capital One Cup defeat to West Ham, it could prove to be a risky move and a more experienced man could be needed,...
- 12/19/2013
- by Joseph Speckman
- Obsessed with Film
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After Spurs were thumped 5-0 at the weekend against Liverpool, Andre Villas-Boas was removed from his job as their manager.
Apparently agreeing to leave “by mutual consent”, Villas-Boas held crunch talks with Spurs’ chairman Daniel Levy on Monday and walked out relieved of his duties.
Spurs sold the likes of Gareth Bale, Clint Dempsey, Steven Caulker, Scott Parker and Tom Huddlestone in the summer and spent over £100 million on seven new players in Paulinho, Roberto Soldado, Erik Lamela, Etienne Capoue, Nacer Chadli, Christian Eriksen and Vlad Chiriches. However, Villas-Boas was yet to see the new team click and his dismissal was a direct result of that.
Spurs are still in the League Cup (playing West Ham United this evening), Fa Cup (which is yet to get underway for Premier League teams, of course) and the Europa League (having won all six of their group games, nonetheless), but...
After Spurs were thumped 5-0 at the weekend against Liverpool, Andre Villas-Boas was removed from his job as their manager.
Apparently agreeing to leave “by mutual consent”, Villas-Boas held crunch talks with Spurs’ chairman Daniel Levy on Monday and walked out relieved of his duties.
Spurs sold the likes of Gareth Bale, Clint Dempsey, Steven Caulker, Scott Parker and Tom Huddlestone in the summer and spent over £100 million on seven new players in Paulinho, Roberto Soldado, Erik Lamela, Etienne Capoue, Nacer Chadli, Christian Eriksen and Vlad Chiriches. However, Villas-Boas was yet to see the new team click and his dismissal was a direct result of that.
Spurs are still in the League Cup (playing West Ham United this evening), Fa Cup (which is yet to get underway for Premier League teams, of course) and the Europa League (having won all six of their group games, nonetheless), but...
- 12/19/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
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Andre Villas-Boas’s reign as Tottenham Hotspur head coach ended after 80 matches in charge this week. A heavy home defeat by Liverpool sealed his fate.
Pundits and commentators have already been through the so-called wreckage of life at White Hart Lane after Gareth Bale, moving on to discuss who will succeed Avb. Many of their criticisms – notably of Spurs’s style and how recruitment en masse has failed to replace the goals of their former star – have been justified.
Do the managerial stats of Villas-Boas support the decision by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to pull the trigger though? Or was it just a knee-jerk reaction to big losses to fellow Premier League big boys Manchester City and Liverpool?
They say stats can prove anything, but Spurs fans and football aficionados alike may be surprised by several that the WhatCulture boffins have unearthed for Avb’s time in charge.
Andre Villas-Boas’s reign as Tottenham Hotspur head coach ended after 80 matches in charge this week. A heavy home defeat by Liverpool sealed his fate.
Pundits and commentators have already been through the so-called wreckage of life at White Hart Lane after Gareth Bale, moving on to discuss who will succeed Avb. Many of their criticisms – notably of Spurs’s style and how recruitment en masse has failed to replace the goals of their former star – have been justified.
Do the managerial stats of Villas-Boas support the decision by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to pull the trigger though? Or was it just a knee-jerk reaction to big losses to fellow Premier League big boys Manchester City and Liverpool?
They say stats can prove anything, but Spurs fans and football aficionados alike may be surprised by several that the WhatCulture boffins have unearthed for Avb’s time in charge.
- 12/18/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Monday morning saw one of the most anticipated events in the Premier League this year as Andre Villas-Boas was relieved of his duties as Tottenham Hotspur boss.
Many Spurs fans had been calling for the Portuguese coach’s head for some time following a heavy 6-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and the 5-0 thrashing at home to Liverpool at the weekend turned out to be the last straw for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
The owner has proved ruthless since he took over at the club, with former manager Harry Redknapp sacked despite leading the club to the Champions League. Avb was brought in to take the club forward, but following the sale of Gareth Bale in the summer, the former Porto boss struggled to make his host of new signings gel in time to save him from the chop.
The news was greeted...
Monday morning saw one of the most anticipated events in the Premier League this year as Andre Villas-Boas was relieved of his duties as Tottenham Hotspur boss.
Many Spurs fans had been calling for the Portuguese coach’s head for some time following a heavy 6-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and the 5-0 thrashing at home to Liverpool at the weekend turned out to be the last straw for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
The owner has proved ruthless since he took over at the club, with former manager Harry Redknapp sacked despite leading the club to the Champions League. Avb was brought in to take the club forward, but following the sale of Gareth Bale in the summer, the former Porto boss struggled to make his host of new signings gel in time to save him from the chop.
The news was greeted...
- 12/17/2013
- by Nick Turner
- Obsessed with Film
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Tottenham are on the hunt for a new manager after the increasingly inevitable departure of Andre Villas-Boas was confirmed in the wake of the chastening 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool. The manager was summoned to an emergency meeting after the loss, and his departure by mutual consent was announced.
There are many possible options for Daniel Levy to turn to, and the Spurs chairman is under huge pressure to get this appointment right after the expensive failure of Avb. Michael Laudrup, Frank De Boer and Fabio Capello have been mentioned as potential successors, but one who could surprise a few onlookers is ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle, who has been touted by BBC pundit Gary Lineker.
Hoddle has not managed at Premier League level since leaving Spurs themselves in 2003. His reign ended in disappointment, leaving Spurs in the relegation zone with four points from their six opening games.
Tottenham are on the hunt for a new manager after the increasingly inevitable departure of Andre Villas-Boas was confirmed in the wake of the chastening 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool. The manager was summoned to an emergency meeting after the loss, and his departure by mutual consent was announced.
There are many possible options for Daniel Levy to turn to, and the Spurs chairman is under huge pressure to get this appointment right after the expensive failure of Avb. Michael Laudrup, Frank De Boer and Fabio Capello have been mentioned as potential successors, but one who could surprise a few onlookers is ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle, who has been touted by BBC pundit Gary Lineker.
Hoddle has not managed at Premier League level since leaving Spurs themselves in 2003. His reign ended in disappointment, leaving Spurs in the relegation zone with four points from their six opening games.
- 12/16/2013
- by Gerard Walton
- Obsessed with Film
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Following yesterday’s 5-0 home capitulation against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas finds himself without a job today.
Apparently agreeing to leave “by mutual consent”, Villas-Boas held crunch talks with Spurs’ chairman Daniel Levy this morning and walked out relieved of his duties.
Having sold Gareth Bale in the summer, Spurs spent over £100 million on seven new players in Paulinho, Roberto Soldado, Erik Lamela, Etienne Capoue, Nacer Chadli, Christian Eriksen and Vlad Chiriches but are yet to see the new team click.
Although Spurs are still in the League Cup, Fa Cup (which is yet to get underway for Premier League teams, of course) and the Europa League (having won all six of their group games, nonetheless), it is their league form which has instigated the decision to remove the Portuguese boss from his post.
Spurs are currently seventh, meaning their season is by no means over,...
Following yesterday’s 5-0 home capitulation against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas finds himself without a job today.
Apparently agreeing to leave “by mutual consent”, Villas-Boas held crunch talks with Spurs’ chairman Daniel Levy this morning and walked out relieved of his duties.
Having sold Gareth Bale in the summer, Spurs spent over £100 million on seven new players in Paulinho, Roberto Soldado, Erik Lamela, Etienne Capoue, Nacer Chadli, Christian Eriksen and Vlad Chiriches but are yet to see the new team click.
Although Spurs are still in the League Cup, Fa Cup (which is yet to get underway for Premier League teams, of course) and the Europa League (having won all six of their group games, nonetheless), it is their league form which has instigated the decision to remove the Portuguese boss from his post.
Spurs are currently seventh, meaning their season is by no means over,...
- 12/16/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Andre Villas-Boas, BBC Sport reports in a breaking news story.
The decision came after Spurs’ woeful 5-0 home thrashing at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday, a result that was the North London club’s worst at White Hart Lane for 16 years. The club currently lie seventh in the Premier League, five points off the Champions League places and eight points away from rivals Arsenal in 1st.
Spurs released a statement announcing Villas-Boas’ departure;
“The club can announce that agreement has been reached with head coach, Andre Villas-Boas, for the termination of his services,” said a Spurs statement.
“The decision was by mutual consent and in the interests of all parties.”
The wording in the statement that the decision to sack Villa-Boas was “mutual” and in the “interests of all parties” will be curious to Tottenham fans who will have read this...
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Andre Villas-Boas, BBC Sport reports in a breaking news story.
The decision came after Spurs’ woeful 5-0 home thrashing at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday, a result that was the North London club’s worst at White Hart Lane for 16 years. The club currently lie seventh in the Premier League, five points off the Champions League places and eight points away from rivals Arsenal in 1st.
Spurs released a statement announcing Villas-Boas’ departure;
“The club can announce that agreement has been reached with head coach, Andre Villas-Boas, for the termination of his services,” said a Spurs statement.
“The decision was by mutual consent and in the interests of all parties.”
The wording in the statement that the decision to sack Villa-Boas was “mutual” and in the “interests of all parties” will be curious to Tottenham fans who will have read this...
- 12/16/2013
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Sir Alex Ferguson should come out of retirement and replace Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, according to the Lilywhite’s former chairman Lord Sugar.
Speaking to the London Evening Standard, Lord Sugar questioned Villas-Boas tactics and called for Ferguson to perform a sensational U-turn on his retirement plans.
Villas-Boas’ position at Spurs has been placed under the microscope following their humiliating 6-0 hammering by Manchester City in the Premier League, a result which leaves them ninth in the table.
But ‘The Apprentice’ star, now sits in the House of Lords, believe Tottenham’s problems precede that sobering fixture.
He explained to talkSPORT:
“I’ve struggled to understand Avb’s tactics, you wonder how we are going to get a goal.
“Four, five or even six games before [the 6-0 defeat to Manchester City] you couldn’t see where the goals were coming from.
“The formation that Avb plays, I don’t understand at all. I put my hands up,...
Speaking to the London Evening Standard, Lord Sugar questioned Villas-Boas tactics and called for Ferguson to perform a sensational U-turn on his retirement plans.
Villas-Boas’ position at Spurs has been placed under the microscope following their humiliating 6-0 hammering by Manchester City in the Premier League, a result which leaves them ninth in the table.
But ‘The Apprentice’ star, now sits in the House of Lords, believe Tottenham’s problems precede that sobering fixture.
He explained to talkSPORT:
“I’ve struggled to understand Avb’s tactics, you wonder how we are going to get a goal.
“Four, five or even six games before [the 6-0 defeat to Manchester City] you couldn’t see where the goals were coming from.
“The formation that Avb plays, I don’t understand at all. I put my hands up,...
- 11/28/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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“Ashamed,” was the word used by Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas after his side’s crushing 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, and few could disagree.
From start to finish, the title outsiders proved why they won’t come close to challenging for league honours this season, a worrying conclusion to what had been a very encouraging opening few months for the club.
Before the game the team had one of the best defensive records in the league, conceding just six goals, and they duly doubled that tally in a result that was their heaviest defeat in the league since 1996.
Just 14 seconds into the game at the Etihad and the tone was set, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris messing up a clearance that fell straight to Sergio Aguero, whose shot was saved by the Spurs keeper, but was then followed up by Jesus Navas who fired home the opener.
“Ashamed,” was the word used by Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas after his side’s crushing 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, and few could disagree.
From start to finish, the title outsiders proved why they won’t come close to challenging for league honours this season, a worrying conclusion to what had been a very encouraging opening few months for the club.
Before the game the team had one of the best defensive records in the league, conceding just six goals, and they duly doubled that tally in a result that was their heaviest defeat in the league since 1996.
Just 14 seconds into the game at the Etihad and the tone was set, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris messing up a clearance that fell straight to Sergio Aguero, whose shot was saved by the Spurs keeper, but was then followed up by Jesus Navas who fired home the opener.
- 11/25/2013
- by Nick Turner
- Obsessed with Film
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly back in for Croatian wonderkid Alen Halilovic – the 17 year old player considered to be the next Luka Modric and someone whose playing style has been likened to Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi.
The White Hart Lane outfit were in hot pursuit of the attacking midfield starlet all summer and almost sealed a reported £10 million deal before deciding to renegotiate the fee in classic Daniel Levy style – a move which ultimately cost them in their attempts to get their man.
This time around, Spurs are said to be willing to offer €20 million (£17 illionm) for the youngster, which would exceed the player’s €15 million (£13 million) release clause at his current club Dinamo Zagreb.
A sticking point at this moment in time, however, appears to be a clause that the player’s father Sejad – a coach at Dinamo – wants to insert in to any potential contract.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly back in for Croatian wonderkid Alen Halilovic – the 17 year old player considered to be the next Luka Modric and someone whose playing style has been likened to Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi.
The White Hart Lane outfit were in hot pursuit of the attacking midfield starlet all summer and almost sealed a reported £10 million deal before deciding to renegotiate the fee in classic Daniel Levy style – a move which ultimately cost them in their attempts to get their man.
This time around, Spurs are said to be willing to offer €20 million (£17 illionm) for the youngster, which would exceed the player’s €15 million (£13 million) release clause at his current club Dinamo Zagreb.
A sticking point at this moment in time, however, appears to be a clause that the player’s father Sejad – a coach at Dinamo – wants to insert in to any potential contract.
- 10/22/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Former Tottenham striker Les Ferdinand believes Gareth Bale’s move to Real Madrid has thrown down the gauntlet to his ex-teammates at White Hart Lane.
Bale became the world’s most expensive player earlier this month when his protracted switch to the Bernabéu was finally completed for a fee of £85.3 million.
And while the Welshman prepares to make his debut for the Spanish giants – possibly this weekend against Villarreal – Spurs will begin life without the 24-year-old at home to Norwich City on Saturday.
Despite losing last term’s stand-out player, Spurs have refused to feel sorry for themselves this summer, with boss André Villas-Boas recruiting several new players in an effort to reshape his squad.
And according to Ferdinand, it is up to those new faces in the dressing room to pick up where Bale left off.
“Gareth had a sensational season last year,” said the former England forward, “but...
Bale became the world’s most expensive player earlier this month when his protracted switch to the Bernabéu was finally completed for a fee of £85.3 million.
And while the Welshman prepares to make his debut for the Spanish giants – possibly this weekend against Villarreal – Spurs will begin life without the 24-year-old at home to Norwich City on Saturday.
Despite losing last term’s stand-out player, Spurs have refused to feel sorry for themselves this summer, with boss André Villas-Boas recruiting several new players in an effort to reshape his squad.
And according to Ferdinand, it is up to those new faces in the dressing room to pick up where Bale left off.
“Gareth had a sensational season last year,” said the former England forward, “but...
- 9/13/2013
- by Dan Sheridan
- Obsessed with Film
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As the transfer window slammed shut at 11:00pm on Monday, fans of all the different Premier League teams would’ve had contrasting emotions with regards to how their team fared.
Some would’ve been happy and contented; yet some would’ve undoubtedly been disappointed, angry and very frustrated.
One set of fans that will surely fall in the former bracket are those of Tottenham Hotspur.
It must be said that this success is down to the transfer strategy of both manager Andre Villas Boas and Daniel Levy.
In their heart of hearts, they were fighting a losing battle with Real Madrid in their pursuit of Gareth Bale and knowing that he departure was imminent, both Villas Boas and Levy came up with a contigency plan: to try to soften the blow of Bale leaving.
So, in that way, Spurs were set free by knowing Bale’s...
As the transfer window slammed shut at 11:00pm on Monday, fans of all the different Premier League teams would’ve had contrasting emotions with regards to how their team fared.
Some would’ve been happy and contented; yet some would’ve undoubtedly been disappointed, angry and very frustrated.
One set of fans that will surely fall in the former bracket are those of Tottenham Hotspur.
It must be said that this success is down to the transfer strategy of both manager Andre Villas Boas and Daniel Levy.
In their heart of hearts, they were fighting a losing battle with Real Madrid in their pursuit of Gareth Bale and knowing that he departure was imminent, both Villas Boas and Levy came up with a contigency plan: to try to soften the blow of Bale leaving.
So, in that way, Spurs were set free by knowing Bale’s...
- 9/5/2013
- by William Carter
- Obsessed with Film
As a Spurs fan myself, I was generally absolutely delighted with the club’s transfer dealings over the summer.
Spurs have signed seven proven internationals in Paulinho, Nacer Chadli, Roberto Soldado, Etienne Capoue, Vlad Chiriches, Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen, while surplus players such as Steven Caulker, Clint Dempsey and Tom Huddlestone have been sold and the likes of Tom Carroll and Jake Livermore have been loaned out to aid their development.
Such was the nature of these dealings, the otherwise devastating blow of losing Gareth Bale has been softened to the point that it feels like it doesn’t even matter that the Welshman has gone.
But it wasn’t the perfect summer, not by any stretch of the imagination.
There’s no doubting that the squad has improved overall – both the fans and the Spurs hierarchy, such as Andre Villas-Boas and Daniel Levy, know that – but it could’ve been better.
Spurs have signed seven proven internationals in Paulinho, Nacer Chadli, Roberto Soldado, Etienne Capoue, Vlad Chiriches, Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen, while surplus players such as Steven Caulker, Clint Dempsey and Tom Huddlestone have been sold and the likes of Tom Carroll and Jake Livermore have been loaned out to aid their development.
Such was the nature of these dealings, the otherwise devastating blow of losing Gareth Bale has been softened to the point that it feels like it doesn’t even matter that the Welshman has gone.
But it wasn’t the perfect summer, not by any stretch of the imagination.
There’s no doubting that the squad has improved overall – both the fans and the Spurs hierarchy, such as Andre Villas-Boas and Daniel Levy, know that – but it could’ve been better.
- 9/4/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Big news for Arsenal.
According to a number of outlets, including Sky Sports News and John Cross at the Mirror, the deal to bring Mesut Ozil to the Emirates is nearing completion. Sky Sports suggest that the German international midfielder is currently undergoing a medical in Germany ahead of the big money move to the Emirates.
Here’s SkySports take on it:
Arsenal are understood to be closing on a deal for Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil. He is believed to be undergoing a medical in Germany, with the Gunners looking to avoid any potentially costly delays.
Cross meanwhile confirmed that Ozil wasn’t keen on a move initially, but that Arsenal have convinced him, and that he will line up through the middle of Arsenal’s attack, with Santi Cazorla out on the left.
That deal would cost Wenger’s side a massive £42.5 million, which would significantly eclipse the...
According to a number of outlets, including Sky Sports News and John Cross at the Mirror, the deal to bring Mesut Ozil to the Emirates is nearing completion. Sky Sports suggest that the German international midfielder is currently undergoing a medical in Germany ahead of the big money move to the Emirates.
Here’s SkySports take on it:
Arsenal are understood to be closing on a deal for Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil. He is believed to be undergoing a medical in Germany, with the Gunners looking to avoid any potentially costly delays.
Cross meanwhile confirmed that Ozil wasn’t keen on a move initially, but that Arsenal have convinced him, and that he will line up through the middle of Arsenal’s attack, with Santi Cazorla out on the left.
That deal would cost Wenger’s side a massive £42.5 million, which would significantly eclipse the...
- 9/2/2013
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Real Madrid will announce the capture of Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale for £78 million today, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo as the world’s most expensive player, according to the Daily Mail.
Madrid insisted yesterday they had persuaded Spurs to sell the 24-year-old for £2 million less than the £80 million it took to bring Ronaldo to the Bernabeu in 2009, making the Portuguese ace the costliest player in football.
The £78 million will be paid in a staggering one-off instalment, with the completion of the deal coming after Bale agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants.
Tottenham were offered what would have been a world-transfer-record £101 million for the Wales international, but that deal would have involved the money being released in a series of three instalments.
Chairman Daniel Levy may not have received a record-breaking fee for Bale, but he has secured immediate remuneration for a player who cost only £7 million from Southampton just five years ago.
Madrid insisted yesterday they had persuaded Spurs to sell the 24-year-old for £2 million less than the £80 million it took to bring Ronaldo to the Bernabeu in 2009, making the Portuguese ace the costliest player in football.
The £78 million will be paid in a staggering one-off instalment, with the completion of the deal coming after Bale agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants.
Tottenham were offered what would have been a world-transfer-record £101 million for the Wales international, but that deal would have involved the money being released in a series of three instalments.
Chairman Daniel Levy may not have received a record-breaking fee for Bale, but he has secured immediate remuneration for a player who cost only £7 million from Southampton just five years ago.
- 8/31/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
On Monday, it emerged that along with Real Madrid’s protracted £86 million bid on the table for Gareth Bale, a new “mystery” bidder had come in for an offer for which Spurs are considering.
This new development adds to the long running summer saga involving the Welshman where Real Madrid have previously done all the running negotiating ferociously with Daniel Levy to get their man.
The premise to a move to the Bernabeu, is that along with joining the cast of illustrious players to have played for Los Blancos, he also has a fitting stage of an 90,000+ seater stadium and Champions League football so that he can showcase his true footballing talent and his billing as a world class player.
However, the North London outfit are sick of the arrogance of Real and may consider snubbing them in favour of the alternative bid to prove a point.
So, the question...
This new development adds to the long running summer saga involving the Welshman where Real Madrid have previously done all the running negotiating ferociously with Daniel Levy to get their man.
The premise to a move to the Bernabeu, is that along with joining the cast of illustrious players to have played for Los Blancos, he also has a fitting stage of an 90,000+ seater stadium and Champions League football so that he can showcase his true footballing talent and his billing as a world class player.
However, the North London outfit are sick of the arrogance of Real and may consider snubbing them in favour of the alternative bid to prove a point.
So, the question...
- 8/30/2013
- by William Carter
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester United have been told to pay a world-transfer record £125 million if they want to wreck Real Madrid’s attempts to sign Gareth Bale this summer, according to the Sun.
Madrid remain favourites to sign the 24-year-old this summer but United believe they still have a chance of landing the Spurs star as his move to the Spanish capital is still not finalised.
News broke yesterday that Tottenham are considering a rival bid for the Wales international and Red Devils manager David Moyes fuelled speculation that it was his club that made the offer by saying:
“I said when I got the job that Manchester United will always be interested in the best players and we’re always looking to improve the team.
“It’s been tough in this window but we’re always looking at the best players. I can’t say any more.”
The Premier League champions could...
Madrid remain favourites to sign the 24-year-old this summer but United believe they still have a chance of landing the Spurs star as his move to the Spanish capital is still not finalised.
News broke yesterday that Tottenham are considering a rival bid for the Wales international and Red Devils manager David Moyes fuelled speculation that it was his club that made the offer by saying:
“I said when I got the job that Manchester United will always be interested in the best players and we’re always looking to improve the team.
“It’s been tough in this window but we’re always looking at the best players. I can’t say any more.”
The Premier League champions could...
- 8/27/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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This is the most painful article to write for somebody that is a committed Arsenal fan, but the only reason it is so painful is because it is so obviously truthful. A decade or so ago, this would have been a hilarious joke article saved for April Fools’ Day. But, for the last few years, Tottenham Hotspur have often been on the cusp of the biggest teams in the country, desperate not only to break into the coveted top four, but to challenge for the Premier League trophy itself.
Of course, the predominant aim for the club should be to get Champions League football and stay there for a number of seasons, which will require one of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal to fall down a peg. However, it cannot be denied that not only does the club look set to do that, but their...
This is the most painful article to write for somebody that is a committed Arsenal fan, but the only reason it is so painful is because it is so obviously truthful. A decade or so ago, this would have been a hilarious joke article saved for April Fools’ Day. But, for the last few years, Tottenham Hotspur have often been on the cusp of the biggest teams in the country, desperate not only to break into the coveted top four, but to challenge for the Premier League trophy itself.
Of course, the predominant aim for the club should be to get Champions League football and stay there for a number of seasons, which will require one of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal to fall down a peg. However, it cannot be denied that not only does the club look set to do that, but their...
- 8/22/2013
- by Callum Wiggins
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale is close to finally signing for Real Madrid after the Spanish giants made an improved bid of £93 million plus Fabio Coentrao, according to the Metro.
The world transfer-record-breaking offer comes as Real manager Carlo Ancelotti said earlier this week that he felt a deal for the 24-year-old “was dead” after earlier seeing an £85 million bid rejected for the Welshman.
But the latest offer, which was made on Monday evening and also includes left-back Coentrao, looks like being enough.
Taking the versatile Portugal international into account, who can play in defence and midfield, the deal is worth £100 million to Spurs, with £93 million being paid in cash plus the addition of the £7 million-rated 25-year-old.
Reports coming out of Spain claim Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has given the thumbs up to the deal, which could be completed by as early as this weekend.
It it goes ahead, the transfer...
The world transfer-record-breaking offer comes as Real manager Carlo Ancelotti said earlier this week that he felt a deal for the 24-year-old “was dead” after earlier seeing an £85 million bid rejected for the Welshman.
But the latest offer, which was made on Monday evening and also includes left-back Coentrao, looks like being enough.
Taking the versatile Portugal international into account, who can play in defence and midfield, the deal is worth £100 million to Spurs, with £93 million being paid in cash plus the addition of the £7 million-rated 25-year-old.
Reports coming out of Spain claim Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has given the thumbs up to the deal, which could be completed by as early as this weekend.
It it goes ahead, the transfer...
- 8/21/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester United may re-enter the race to sign Gareth Bale this summer with Real Madrid failing to make any serious headway for the midfielder, according to the Independent.
United are yet to make any serious strides in the transfer market and as the window ticks down into its final three weeks, the need to add some world-class quality to the squad is becoming increasingly more apparent.
The Premier League champion’s failure to land a big-money signing this summer may persuade them to make a huge investment in Bale, who’s capture would provide manager David Moyes a huge boost ahead of his first season in charge.
Moyes watched on yesterday afternoon as his new side laboured to a two-nil win over Wigan in the Community Shield and with Robin van Persie settling the game with an unmarked long-ranged header and a deflected shot, questions were raised about the Red...
United are yet to make any serious strides in the transfer market and as the window ticks down into its final three weeks, the need to add some world-class quality to the squad is becoming increasingly more apparent.
The Premier League champion’s failure to land a big-money signing this summer may persuade them to make a huge investment in Bale, who’s capture would provide manager David Moyes a huge boost ahead of his first season in charge.
Moyes watched on yesterday afternoon as his new side laboured to a two-nil win over Wigan in the Community Shield and with Robin van Persie settling the game with an unmarked long-ranged header and a deflected shot, questions were raised about the Red...
- 8/12/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
This is undoubtedly the Summer Of The Saga, with attention-grabbing, over-extended stories relating to a number of the Premier League’s biggest stars: it’s hard to pick up a paper, or open a browser without seeing the latest on Wayne Rooney, or Luis Suarez or Gareth Bale, and today brings news linking two of them together.
According to The Daily Star, Tottenham want to bring Liverpool’s Luis Suarez in if Gareth Bale heads out of the door for Real Madrid, bringing them on a potential collision course with North London rivals Arsenal.
Liverpool have spent the last week insisting Suarez is not for sale, despite keen interest from Arsenal, but the Star say that is not putting off Arsenal, Spurs, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, or Zenit St Petersburg, who could test their resistance.
And Spurs will make a move if Bale does head to Spain to join Madrid,...
According to The Daily Star, Tottenham want to bring Liverpool’s Luis Suarez in if Gareth Bale heads out of the door for Real Madrid, bringing them on a potential collision course with North London rivals Arsenal.
Liverpool have spent the last week insisting Suarez is not for sale, despite keen interest from Arsenal, but the Star say that is not putting off Arsenal, Spurs, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, or Zenit St Petersburg, who could test their resistance.
And Spurs will make a move if Bale does head to Spain to join Madrid,...
- 8/11/2013
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham have held a fresh round of talks with Real Madrid over a potential world-transfer-record-breaking deal for Gareth Bale, according to the Metro.
Madrid have already put an £85 million bid on the table for the 24-year-old, but Spurs are holding out for a fee in the region of £100 million.
The Wales international has made it clear to Tottenham that he wants to leave and one of this summer’s most protracted transfer sagas appears to be inching ever closer to completion.
According to reports in Spanish media, Real president Florentino Perez telephoned Spurs chairman Daniel Levy this morning in an effort to advance negotiations for the double Pfa Player of the Year.
Levy reaffirmed that the Lilywhites wanted at least £105 million for Bale, but that the North London club would show some flexibility on the matter if striker Alvaro Morata was included as part of the deal.
Madrid have so...
Madrid have already put an £85 million bid on the table for the 24-year-old, but Spurs are holding out for a fee in the region of £100 million.
The Wales international has made it clear to Tottenham that he wants to leave and one of this summer’s most protracted transfer sagas appears to be inching ever closer to completion.
According to reports in Spanish media, Real president Florentino Perez telephoned Spurs chairman Daniel Levy this morning in an effort to advance negotiations for the double Pfa Player of the Year.
Levy reaffirmed that the Lilywhites wanted at least £105 million for Bale, but that the North London club would show some flexibility on the matter if striker Alvaro Morata was included as part of the deal.
Madrid have so...
- 8/7/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham have fuelled speculation that Gareth Bale is set to leave the club be removing the attacking midfielder’s image from their official Twitter account, according to Sports Direct News.
The Wales international originally appeared alongside Clint Dempsey as the Lilywhite’s background on the micro-social networking website.
However, the Londoner’s have pulled down the image, and replaced the duo with Mousa Dembele and Aaron Lennon on their official account.
Despite the reason for the swap likely down to the fact that Dempsey has just completed a move to Mls outfit Seattle Sounders, it has not stopped the rumour mill from churning.
Speculation that Bale is about to join Spanish giants Real Madrid continues to intensify, with the 24-year-old being linked with a world-record transfer to the Bernabeu this summer.
Today, it was reported that the ex-Southampton man will miss Spurs’s final pre-season game this Saturday, with Bale...
The Wales international originally appeared alongside Clint Dempsey as the Lilywhite’s background on the micro-social networking website.
However, the Londoner’s have pulled down the image, and replaced the duo with Mousa Dembele and Aaron Lennon on their official account.
Despite the reason for the swap likely down to the fact that Dempsey has just completed a move to Mls outfit Seattle Sounders, it has not stopped the rumour mill from churning.
Speculation that Bale is about to join Spanish giants Real Madrid continues to intensify, with the 24-year-old being linked with a world-record transfer to the Bernabeu this summer.
Today, it was reported that the ex-Southampton man will miss Spurs’s final pre-season game this Saturday, with Bale...
- 8/6/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
According to the Daily Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and owner Joe Lewis are not prepared to continue any discussions with Real Madrid regarding Gareth Bale until the Spanish side increase their offer.
The La Liga side have already offered £80 million for the Welshman and whilst talks have been ongoing, Spurs are now demanding a bigger transfer fee before the discussions go any further.
The London based club are said to be angered and upset by the way Real Madrid have gone about the deal and are now standing firm regarding the pursuit of the winger. Madrid and other players surrounding the club have openly praised the 24-year-old, causing disruption within the Spurs camp.
It is unclear whether a deal which actually be done now especially with Spurs manager, Andre Villas-Boas, claiming that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, was “wrong” to speak about Bale so publicly.
With Bale having...
The La Liga side have already offered £80 million for the Welshman and whilst talks have been ongoing, Spurs are now demanding a bigger transfer fee before the discussions go any further.
The London based club are said to be angered and upset by the way Real Madrid have gone about the deal and are now standing firm regarding the pursuit of the winger. Madrid and other players surrounding the club have openly praised the 24-year-old, causing disruption within the Spurs camp.
It is unclear whether a deal which actually be done now especially with Spurs manager, Andre Villas-Boas, claiming that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, was “wrong” to speak about Bale so publicly.
With Bale having...
- 8/5/2013
- by Matt Robinson
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham’s attacking midfielder Gareth Bale’s future will be decided one way or the other within the next 48 hours, according to the Daily Mail.
Bale has been involved in one of this summer’s more protracted transfer sagas but could have his future sorted this week, if reports are accurate.
Spurs’ owner Joe Lewis is taking charge of talks over the potential sale of the player to Real Madrid – and he will not settle for anything less than £100 million for the Wales international.
The Bahamas-based billionaire is taking up a more active involvement in the Bale situation and is set to meet Real’s president Florentino Perez in Miami or Phoenix, along with the Lilywhite’s chairman Daniel Levy.
An insider is quoted as saying:
“It isn’t just Daniel Levy involved now. It is Joe Lewis who is going to be facing Perez at the negotiating table. He...
Bale has been involved in one of this summer’s more protracted transfer sagas but could have his future sorted this week, if reports are accurate.
Spurs’ owner Joe Lewis is taking charge of talks over the potential sale of the player to Real Madrid – and he will not settle for anything less than £100 million for the Wales international.
The Bahamas-based billionaire is taking up a more active involvement in the Bale situation and is set to meet Real’s president Florentino Perez in Miami or Phoenix, along with the Lilywhite’s chairman Daniel Levy.
An insider is quoted as saying:
“It isn’t just Daniel Levy involved now. It is Joe Lewis who is going to be facing Perez at the negotiating table. He...
- 8/4/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Real Madrid will have to pay a world transfer record £125 million if they want to sign Gareth Bale this summer, according to The Sun.
That’s the staggering valuation Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has come up with for the 24-year-old Wales international, who is determined to hold out for a straight cash deal and is not interested in taking players as makeweight.
The Tottenham supremo has already rejected Real’s opening bid of £81 million for Bale – a world record offer – and the Spanish giants are expected to come back with an improved, cash-plus-players proposal including Angel Di Maria and Fabio Coentrao.
However, Levy isn’t interested and is still fuming at the way Real conducted themselves last summer when they engineered Luka Modric’s controversial transfer to the Bernabeu.
Levy’s bitterness at the way that move came about will fuel his determination to squeeze all the money he can...
That’s the staggering valuation Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has come up with for the 24-year-old Wales international, who is determined to hold out for a straight cash deal and is not interested in taking players as makeweight.
The Tottenham supremo has already rejected Real’s opening bid of £81 million for Bale – a world record offer – and the Spanish giants are expected to come back with an improved, cash-plus-players proposal including Angel Di Maria and Fabio Coentrao.
However, Levy isn’t interested and is still fuming at the way Real conducted themselves last summer when they engineered Luka Modric’s controversial transfer to the Bernabeu.
Levy’s bitterness at the way that move came about will fuel his determination to squeeze all the money he can...
- 7/31/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Real Madrid have made a world record breaking £85 million over to Spurs for winger/forward Gareth Bale, according to Teamtalk and wide-spread reports.
The bid does not include any players in exchange, meaning no Madrid players would be expected to move to White Hart Lane as part of the package.
It’s claimed the bid has been on the table for over a week and as the saga drags on, Bale is said to becoming more and more frustrated with the situation.
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is said to be in Miami and is staying resolute on his stance that the Pfa Player Of The Season is not for sale at any price.
The Welsh International has so far not gone public on his feelings over a potential move to Madrid. The 24-year-old is however back in the country and will resume training with his team-mates tomorrow (Wednesday) after...
The bid does not include any players in exchange, meaning no Madrid players would be expected to move to White Hart Lane as part of the package.
It’s claimed the bid has been on the table for over a week and as the saga drags on, Bale is said to becoming more and more frustrated with the situation.
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is said to be in Miami and is staying resolute on his stance that the Pfa Player Of The Season is not for sale at any price.
The Welsh International has so far not gone public on his feelings over a potential move to Madrid. The 24-year-old is however back in the country and will resume training with his team-mates tomorrow (Wednesday) after...
- 7/30/2013
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
With just less than three weeks until the start of the 2013/14 season, the focus will soon be shifting from the madness of summer transfer season to the serious business of Premier League football.
One club who have been in the spotlight all summer are Tottenham Hotspur, so fans and neutrals alike will no doubt have curious eyes on them in this upcoming campaign.
Speculation about the futures of both Gareth Bale and Andre Villas-Boas (but mostly Gareth Bale) have completely dominated the headlines for the last couple of months, ever since Spurs failed to qualify for the Champions League on the last day of the 2012/13 season.
The question remains regarding whether or not Bale will even be a Spurs player next season, after quotes attributed to the Welshman by Spanish news outlet Marca claim that he desperately wants to sign for European giants Real Madrid.
Spurs fans will be hopeful...
One club who have been in the spotlight all summer are Tottenham Hotspur, so fans and neutrals alike will no doubt have curious eyes on them in this upcoming campaign.
Speculation about the futures of both Gareth Bale and Andre Villas-Boas (but mostly Gareth Bale) have completely dominated the headlines for the last couple of months, ever since Spurs failed to qualify for the Champions League on the last day of the 2012/13 season.
The question remains regarding whether or not Bale will even be a Spurs player next season, after quotes attributed to the Welshman by Spanish news outlet Marca claim that he desperately wants to sign for European giants Real Madrid.
Spurs fans will be hopeful...
- 7/30/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale has indicated he wishes to speak to Real Madrid over a possible world-transfer-record breaking £85 million move, according to the BBC.
The Spanish giants have stepped up their interest in the Wales international but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy remains adamant the 24-year-old will not be sold.
While Real are yet to make a formal offer for the double Pfa Player of the Year, Bale is keen to explore their interest, and has always dreamt of playing at the Bernabeu.
Spurs remain hopeful however they can still convince the midfielder, who has three years left on his contract, to stay at White Hart Lane for at least one more season while talks over a new deal are thought to be underway.
Madrid are expected to make their interest in the former Southampton player formal this week and will seriously test Tottenham’s resolve to hang on to their...
The Spanish giants have stepped up their interest in the Wales international but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy remains adamant the 24-year-old will not be sold.
While Real are yet to make a formal offer for the double Pfa Player of the Year, Bale is keen to explore their interest, and has always dreamt of playing at the Bernabeu.
Spurs remain hopeful however they can still convince the midfielder, who has three years left on his contract, to stay at White Hart Lane for at least one more season while talks over a new deal are thought to be underway.
Madrid are expected to make their interest in the former Southampton player formal this week and will seriously test Tottenham’s resolve to hang on to their...
- 7/29/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Real Madrid are preparing a sensational £95 million offer to pry Tottenham Hotspur into selling superstar winger Gareth Bale, according to a report in The Sun.
The offer from the Spanish giants will break down as; £51 million in cash plus the exchange of £25 million rated winger Angel Di Maria and £19 million rated left-back Fabio Coentrao.
This cash plus player exchange deal comes after Madrid made a £81 million world record offer for the skilful Welshman that the White Hart Lane club rejected. The bid was £1 million more than the world record deal that saw Cristiano Ronaldo move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 and shows the intent from Bernabeu president Florentino Perez to make Bale his latest Galactico.
The huge offer from Madrid is increasing the pressure on Spurs chairman Daniel Levy who so far has managed to hold firm and insist that Bale is not for sale. However, the 24-year-old...
The offer from the Spanish giants will break down as; £51 million in cash plus the exchange of £25 million rated winger Angel Di Maria and £19 million rated left-back Fabio Coentrao.
This cash plus player exchange deal comes after Madrid made a £81 million world record offer for the skilful Welshman that the White Hart Lane club rejected. The bid was £1 million more than the world record deal that saw Cristiano Ronaldo move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 and shows the intent from Bernabeu president Florentino Perez to make Bale his latest Galactico.
The huge offer from Madrid is increasing the pressure on Spurs chairman Daniel Levy who so far has managed to hold firm and insist that Bale is not for sale. However, the 24-year-old...
- 7/28/2013
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has requested a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to Spanish sports newspaper Marca (via Teamtalk).
The 24-year-old Welshman will sit out of Spurs’ next pre-season friendly match in Hong Kong against South China Fc in the Barclays Asia Trophy, as he continues to recover from a knock he sustained in training.
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas had hoped that he could field Bale in his next team-sheet but instead Bale must sit on the sidelines as rumours regarding his future continue to be played out in the press.
News this week emerged that Bale’s agent was in talks with the White Hart Lane club over a new contract at Tottenham, but no agreement has been reached as of yet. He is currently contracted at Tottenham until 2016.
In Marca’s latest reports, dialogue from a conversation involving Bale and Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy was printed.
The 24-year-old Welshman will sit out of Spurs’ next pre-season friendly match in Hong Kong against South China Fc in the Barclays Asia Trophy, as he continues to recover from a knock he sustained in training.
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas had hoped that he could field Bale in his next team-sheet but instead Bale must sit on the sidelines as rumours regarding his future continue to be played out in the press.
News this week emerged that Bale’s agent was in talks with the White Hart Lane club over a new contract at Tottenham, but no agreement has been reached as of yet. He is currently contracted at Tottenham until 2016.
In Marca’s latest reports, dialogue from a conversation involving Bale and Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy was printed.
- 7/27/2013
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
As the dust settles in the aftermath of the bombshell that was Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, new gaffer David Moyes has found the transfer market tough going ahead of the new season.
At the Scot’s first press conference since taking the reins at the Theatre of Dreams, Moyes claimed to be hopeful of adding a recruit or two, before heading off on the pre-season tour of Asia and Australia.
To date United have made no headway, other than the signing of the young Uruguayan full back Guillermo Varela from Penarol on a five-year deal.
Moyes has it all to prove in the transfer market, can he work on an ample budget; be-littleing the shoestring budget he had at former club Everton.
Another challenge, one that even Ferguson found difficult; is can the 50 year-old entice the top talents to join United? Sadly, the chance to compete at one of...
At the Scot’s first press conference since taking the reins at the Theatre of Dreams, Moyes claimed to be hopeful of adding a recruit or two, before heading off on the pre-season tour of Asia and Australia.
To date United have made no headway, other than the signing of the young Uruguayan full back Guillermo Varela from Penarol on a five-year deal.
Moyes has it all to prove in the transfer market, can he work on an ample budget; be-littleing the shoestring budget he had at former club Everton.
Another challenge, one that even Ferguson found difficult; is can the 50 year-old entice the top talents to join United? Sadly, the chance to compete at one of...
- 7/23/2013
- by Daniel McAleer
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham midfielder Gareth Bale wants to move to Manchester United this summer, according to the Daily Star.
Spurs last night refused to confirm or deny whether an official bid had been made by the Premier League champions, as we reported yesterday.
The Londoners are desperate to hang on to the highly-rated Wales international, and chairman Daniel Levy has made it clear he will reject all offers for the 24-year-old.
However, it has been reported that the winger is interested in a move to Old Trafford, which could put him on a collision course with his club if United firm up their interest.
Levy is insistent he does not want to sell another of his star players again – especially to United – and is still fuming over the Dimitar Berbatov affair in 2008 which saw the Bulgarian walk out on the club in a £30 million deal.
Although Spurs raked in a £19 million profit on the striker,...
Spurs last night refused to confirm or deny whether an official bid had been made by the Premier League champions, as we reported yesterday.
The Londoners are desperate to hang on to the highly-rated Wales international, and chairman Daniel Levy has made it clear he will reject all offers for the 24-year-old.
However, it has been reported that the winger is interested in a move to Old Trafford, which could put him on a collision course with his club if United firm up their interest.
Levy is insistent he does not want to sell another of his star players again – especially to United – and is still fuming over the Dimitar Berbatov affair in 2008 which saw the Bulgarian walk out on the club in a £30 million deal.
Although Spurs raked in a £19 million profit on the striker,...
- 7/19/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
As a football fan myself, one thing that frustrates me is the inability for me and my peers to get our views across to the people behind the clubs we love.
As a community, we spend millions of our hard-earned pounds on season tickets, match-day tickets, travel costs and accommodation to watch our teams play all over the country (and indeed the world) and just as much, if not more, on replica kits and club merchandise.
Therefore, in the majority of cases (whereby there isn’t a billionaire Sheikh with a bottomless pit of disposable cash to throw around), it is the fans who pay for the club to run and for the staff’s extensive salaries – both that of the players and those behind the scenes.
I’m a Spurs fan and I often find myself wishing that I had a direct line to the club’s chairman – Daniel Levy...
As a community, we spend millions of our hard-earned pounds on season tickets, match-day tickets, travel costs and accommodation to watch our teams play all over the country (and indeed the world) and just as much, if not more, on replica kits and club merchandise.
Therefore, in the majority of cases (whereby there isn’t a billionaire Sheikh with a bottomless pit of disposable cash to throw around), it is the fans who pay for the club to run and for the staff’s extensive salaries – both that of the players and those behind the scenes.
I’m a Spurs fan and I often find myself wishing that I had a direct line to the club’s chairman – Daniel Levy...
- 7/19/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham are expected to table an opening bid for unsettled Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke this week, according to the Mirror.
Benteke wants to quit the club this summer and has handed in a transfer request, with White Hart Lane his next likely destination.
Villa manager Paul Lambert has reluctantly resigned himself to losing the 22-year-old, whose 19 goals last season made him the Premier League’s fourth-highest goalscorer.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is trying to convince the Midlands club to reduce their £25 million valuation of the Belgian international, but Villa are holding out for the full amount.
Lambert is determined Benteke will not harm squad unity while Villa are hoping for a swift end to the transfer saga.
The starlet has not travelled with the rest of the team for their pre-season tour of Germany and has been ordered to stay away from the club until Thursday this week.
Speaking in Germany,...
Benteke wants to quit the club this summer and has handed in a transfer request, with White Hart Lane his next likely destination.
Villa manager Paul Lambert has reluctantly resigned himself to losing the 22-year-old, whose 19 goals last season made him the Premier League’s fourth-highest goalscorer.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is trying to convince the Midlands club to reduce their £25 million valuation of the Belgian international, but Villa are holding out for the full amount.
Lambert is determined Benteke will not harm squad unity while Villa are hoping for a swift end to the transfer saga.
The starlet has not travelled with the rest of the team for their pre-season tour of Germany and has been ordered to stay away from the club until Thursday this week.
Speaking in Germany,...
- 7/15/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
The Sun is reporting that Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to reduce the fee in a potential deal for Christian Benteke by offering Aston Villa a number of players to choose from in part exchange.
The Midlands club are said to be holding out for £25 million for the Belgian striker, but Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy is not prepared to pay that amount, so Villa are said to have Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Scott Parker, Jake Livermore and Tom Huddlestone to choose from to sweeten the deal.
Andre Villas-Boas doesn’t rate Assou-Ekotto highly, while the arrival of Paulinho ensures that Parker, Livermore and Huddlestone will see their first team opportunities limited in the coming season, meaning that all four players are surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane.
Villa are said to be holding out for a cash only deal, however, which makes any deal between the two clubs somewhat difficult.
Left-back Assou-Ekotto...
The Midlands club are said to be holding out for £25 million for the Belgian striker, but Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy is not prepared to pay that amount, so Villa are said to have Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Scott Parker, Jake Livermore and Tom Huddlestone to choose from to sweeten the deal.
Andre Villas-Boas doesn’t rate Assou-Ekotto highly, while the arrival of Paulinho ensures that Parker, Livermore and Huddlestone will see their first team opportunities limited in the coming season, meaning that all four players are surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane.
Villa are said to be holding out for a cash only deal, however, which makes any deal between the two clubs somewhat difficult.
Left-back Assou-Ekotto...
- 7/11/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
The Daily Mail are reporting that Tottenham Hotspur are close to signing winger Nacer Chadli from Fc Twente in the Netherlands.
The Belgian international scored 12 times in 26 Eredivisie appearances last season, whilst he also added six more in ten games in the Europa League including the qualifying rounds.
Indeed, Chadli scored against Spurs in the Europa League when Twente and the Lilywhites met in the competition 3 years ago.
Having spent much of the summer coveting the Brazilian trio of Leandro Damiao, Bernard and Paulinho – the latter of whom recently signed for the club – Spurs are now looking to add to their growing Belgian contingent; the club already have Jan Vertonghen and Mousa Dembele on their books, while Chadli and Christian Benteke are said to be the current targets.
Spurs are reported to have offered £6m for Chadli, while Twente are supposedly holding out for £7.75 million, which could represent an absolute...
The Belgian international scored 12 times in 26 Eredivisie appearances last season, whilst he also added six more in ten games in the Europa League including the qualifying rounds.
Indeed, Chadli scored against Spurs in the Europa League when Twente and the Lilywhites met in the competition 3 years ago.
Having spent much of the summer coveting the Brazilian trio of Leandro Damiao, Bernard and Paulinho – the latter of whom recently signed for the club – Spurs are now looking to add to their growing Belgian contingent; the club already have Jan Vertonghen and Mousa Dembele on their books, while Chadli and Christian Benteke are said to be the current targets.
Spurs are reported to have offered £6m for Chadli, while Twente are supposedly holding out for £7.75 million, which could represent an absolute...
- 7/10/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham are Christian Benteke’s preferred destination if he is granted his move away from Aston Villa this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
The 22-year-old handed in a transfer request at the beginning of the week, forcing his club into making him available – but they will stick to their asking price of £25 million and will not be bullied into a sale.
It is expected that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will attempt to force through a move just as the transfer window is about to slam shut at the end of August, meaning this saga has some way left to run yet.
But Villa are under no pressure to sell and the Belgian international still has three years remaining on the four-year deal he signed last summer when he arrived from Genk.
Though Spurs may well by Benteke’s preferred destination this summer, that does not necessarily mean London rivals...
The 22-year-old handed in a transfer request at the beginning of the week, forcing his club into making him available – but they will stick to their asking price of £25 million and will not be bullied into a sale.
It is expected that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will attempt to force through a move just as the transfer window is about to slam shut at the end of August, meaning this saga has some way left to run yet.
But Villa are under no pressure to sell and the Belgian international still has three years remaining on the four-year deal he signed last summer when he arrived from Genk.
Though Spurs may well by Benteke’s preferred destination this summer, that does not necessarily mean London rivals...
- 7/10/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Spurs look set to have a busy summer in the transfer market, with boss Andre Villas-Boas looking to make the team his own after finishing 5th in the Premier League last season and narrowly missing out on the Champions League.
Having turned down the lucrative advances of Paris St. Germain, the Portuguese coach has been promised £50 million to spend on new recruits, while star player Gareth Bale is set to stay with the club after White Hart Lane Chairman Daniel Levy refused to play ball with Real Madrid over the Welshman’s potential transfer to Spain.
Having already signed Brazilian star Paulinho – a rare early move in a transfer window from the White Hart Lane club – Spurs are certainly signalling their intent for next season.
They’re also being linked with a whole host of top class strikers, including Barcelona’s Spanish superstar David Villa, his international team-mate Roberto Soldado...
Having turned down the lucrative advances of Paris St. Germain, the Portuguese coach has been promised £50 million to spend on new recruits, while star player Gareth Bale is set to stay with the club after White Hart Lane Chairman Daniel Levy refused to play ball with Real Madrid over the Welshman’s potential transfer to Spain.
Having already signed Brazilian star Paulinho – a rare early move in a transfer window from the White Hart Lane club – Spurs are certainly signalling their intent for next season.
They’re also being linked with a whole host of top class strikers, including Barcelona’s Spanish superstar David Villa, his international team-mate Roberto Soldado...
- 7/5/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Madrid have finally admitted defeat in their relentless tapping up and pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Welsh superstar Gareth Bale.
The La Liga giants’ President, Florentino Perez, has reportedly stated that the Spurs’ Chairman, Daniel Levy, is playing hardball – something he is notorious for – and is simply not open to negotiation regarding the potential transfer of Bale, no matter how large the bid is.
If this is true, it will come as very welcome news to Spurs fans and indeed Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas, who is said to have turned down the cash-rich advances of Paris St. Germain on the basis that, amongst other things, Gareth Bale remains at the White Hart Lane club.
It is also reported that Spurs’ new signing – Brazilian midfielder Paulinho – signed for Spurs after having been given the guarantee that star man Bale would be staying put.
The news...
The La Liga giants’ President, Florentino Perez, has reportedly stated that the Spurs’ Chairman, Daniel Levy, is playing hardball – something he is notorious for – and is simply not open to negotiation regarding the potential transfer of Bale, no matter how large the bid is.
If this is true, it will come as very welcome news to Spurs fans and indeed Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas, who is said to have turned down the cash-rich advances of Paris St. Germain on the basis that, amongst other things, Gareth Bale remains at the White Hart Lane club.
It is also reported that Spurs’ new signing – Brazilian midfielder Paulinho – signed for Spurs after having been given the guarantee that star man Bale would be staying put.
The news...
- 7/3/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
According to the Mail Online, Tottenham Hotspurs are set to make a £10 million move for Barcelona forward David Villa.
The Spanish legend 31, has struggled to regain his form at the Nou Camp after breaking his tibia, an injury which kept him on the sidelines for eight months. Villa has scored just nine goals in 27 La Liga appearances in his comeback season, a record which is below his usual standard especially when comparing these stats to his mid 20s tally when playing for Valencia.
La Liga champions, Barcelona, are willing to listen to offers for the striker but feel a fee in the region of £12 million would be an fair deal. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has hinted he won’t pay the asking price and will instead trying to negotiate a deal worth £10 million.
Whilst Spurs may not want to spend another £2 million on Villa but close rivals Arsenal have also...
The Spanish legend 31, has struggled to regain his form at the Nou Camp after breaking his tibia, an injury which kept him on the sidelines for eight months. Villa has scored just nine goals in 27 La Liga appearances in his comeback season, a record which is below his usual standard especially when comparing these stats to his mid 20s tally when playing for Valencia.
La Liga champions, Barcelona, are willing to listen to offers for the striker but feel a fee in the region of £12 million would be an fair deal. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has hinted he won’t pay the asking price and will instead trying to negotiate a deal worth £10 million.
Whilst Spurs may not want to spend another £2 million on Villa but close rivals Arsenal have also...
- 5/28/2013
- by Matt Robinson
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham are preparing a £36 million double-bid to bring Leandro Damiao and Robert Soldado to White Hart Lane in a bid to persuade Gareth Bale to stay with the club, according to the Express.
Chairman Daniel Levy has been urged by manager Andre Villas-Boas to spend big this summer or face losing the Welsh winger.
Negotiations with Leandro’s club Internacional have reportedly already begun and the Brazilian has been a long-term target of the North London club. They attempted to sign him on transfer deadline day in January but failed with a £16 million bid.
They are hopeful however that a deal can be clinched within the next fortnight.
Spurs are also in talks with Spanish side Valencia over striker Robert Soldado, who has impressed this season having scored 22 goals.
Were Tottenham to secure both players, the total outlay would amount to £36 million, which is unprecedented expenditure for the usually cautious Levy.
Chairman Daniel Levy has been urged by manager Andre Villas-Boas to spend big this summer or face losing the Welsh winger.
Negotiations with Leandro’s club Internacional have reportedly already begun and the Brazilian has been a long-term target of the North London club. They attempted to sign him on transfer deadline day in January but failed with a £16 million bid.
They are hopeful however that a deal can be clinched within the next fortnight.
Spurs are also in talks with Spanish side Valencia over striker Robert Soldado, who has impressed this season having scored 22 goals.
Were Tottenham to secure both players, the total outlay would amount to £36 million, which is unprecedented expenditure for the usually cautious Levy.
- 5/23/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Real Madrid will make a £45 million offer for Gareth Bale in the summer, but club president Florentino Perez is unwilling to spend a penny more for the Welshman, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Spanish giants have made the winger their number one transfer target this summer, but they can expect to be knocked back in their advances, especially at that valuation.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has made it quite clear recently that the club have absolutely no intentions of selling their prized asset, as evidenced by the fact they recently slapped a £100 million price tag on his head.
Perez is prepared to offer a straight £45 million cash deal or a player-plus-cash deal, which could include either striker Gonzalo Higuain or winger Angel Di Maria.
But that still falls way short of Levy’s valuation of the winger, who is one of the front runners for this season’s Pfa Player of the Year Award.
The Spanish giants have made the winger their number one transfer target this summer, but they can expect to be knocked back in their advances, especially at that valuation.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has made it quite clear recently that the club have absolutely no intentions of selling their prized asset, as evidenced by the fact they recently slapped a £100 million price tag on his head.
Perez is prepared to offer a straight £45 million cash deal or a player-plus-cash deal, which could include either striker Gonzalo Higuain or winger Angel Di Maria.
But that still falls way short of Levy’s valuation of the winger, who is one of the front runners for this season’s Pfa Player of the Year Award.
- 4/24/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham are lining up an ambitious summer move for former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song – but only if they qualify for the Champions League – according to the Daily Mail.
The Cameroonian has struggled to break into the starting XI at Barcelona since his move from the Emirates last summer and is longing for a return to the Premier League.
He is unlikely however to return to Arsenal having left the club on bad terms and London rivals Tottenham could be about to pounce.
Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas is plotting a clear out of his midfield at the end of the season with the likes of Tom Huddlestone, Scott Parker and Jake Livermore all set to be moved on, and he wants Song to compete for a starting berth in his side with the likes of Mousa Dembele and Sandro – once he returns from his season-ending injury.
However, a move for Song...
The Cameroonian has struggled to break into the starting XI at Barcelona since his move from the Emirates last summer and is longing for a return to the Premier League.
He is unlikely however to return to Arsenal having left the club on bad terms and London rivals Tottenham could be about to pounce.
Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas is plotting a clear out of his midfield at the end of the season with the likes of Tom Huddlestone, Scott Parker and Jake Livermore all set to be moved on, and he wants Song to compete for a starting berth in his side with the likes of Mousa Dembele and Sandro – once he returns from his season-ending injury.
However, a move for Song...
- 4/22/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
As their fans have become accustomed to seeing in recent years, Tottenham Hotspur’s form has gone somewhat wayward as this Premier League season draws to a close, leaving their prospects of qualifying for next year’s Champions League hanging in the balance.
This deterioration is becoming all too frequent and represents tiredness, lack of consistency and the need for more squad depth.
Should Spurs come through this season successfully and qualify for the Champions League as they aim to do, head coach Andre Villas-Boas has been promised the funds to really make the squad his own by club Chairman Daniel Levy.
If that happens, here are six players the Portuguese coach should realistically be looking at and how they would fit in at his club next season:
6. Éder (S.C. Braga)
Who is he?
Éderzito António Macedo Lopes – or Éder – is a striker who previously played under Villas-Boas at Académica.
This deterioration is becoming all too frequent and represents tiredness, lack of consistency and the need for more squad depth.
Should Spurs come through this season successfully and qualify for the Champions League as they aim to do, head coach Andre Villas-Boas has been promised the funds to really make the squad his own by club Chairman Daniel Levy.
If that happens, here are six players the Portuguese coach should realistically be looking at and how they would fit in at his club next season:
6. Éder (S.C. Braga)
Who is he?
Éderzito António Macedo Lopes – or Éder – is a striker who previously played under Villas-Boas at Académica.
- 4/13/2013
- by Kev Stewart
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham are set to take advantage of Queens Park Rangers’ relegation woes and swoop for star striker Loic Remy, according to the Guardian.
It is understood manager Andre Villas-Boas is contemplating triggering the Frenchman’s reported £8 million release clause to bring him to White Hart Lane, just four months after he moved to the West London club.
Qpr are in serious danger going into the final weeks of the season and look certain for relegation following their heartbreaking 1-1 draw with rivals Wigan at the weekend. Harry Redknapp’s side are 7 points adrift of safety and have just 6 games left to play.
Were they to hurtle into the Championship, Remy would almost certainly leave and the Lilly Whites have had their eye on the forward for some time. He has been in inspired form since his move to the Premier League and has bagged 5 goals in 8 appearances in the division already this term.
It is understood manager Andre Villas-Boas is contemplating triggering the Frenchman’s reported £8 million release clause to bring him to White Hart Lane, just four months after he moved to the West London club.
Qpr are in serious danger going into the final weeks of the season and look certain for relegation following their heartbreaking 1-1 draw with rivals Wigan at the weekend. Harry Redknapp’s side are 7 points adrift of safety and have just 6 games left to play.
Were they to hurtle into the Championship, Remy would almost certainly leave and the Lilly Whites have had their eye on the forward for some time. He has been in inspired form since his move to the Premier League and has bagged 5 goals in 8 appearances in the division already this term.
- 4/9/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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