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Seb 'brilliant' - Ledley 18th August 2009
Ledley King was full of praise for defensive partner and debut hero Sebastien Bassong after Sunday's 2-1 victory against Liverpool. Sebastien rose superbly to meet Luka Modric's free-kick and head home the winning goal just minutes after the Reds had equalised Benoit Assou-Ekotto's stunning... Read More
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Jumpers for Goalposts! 18th August 2009
As the Premier League season kicks off, the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation teamed up with Enfield Council to stage an event aimed at encouraging more youngsters to start playing football in the Borough's parks. The authority's 'Jumpers for Goal Posts' campaign aims to revitalise park... Read More
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Squad numbers 18th August 2009
Here are our squad numbers for the 2009-10 season. New signings Peter Crouch, Sebastien Bassong and Kyle Naughton will wear numbers 15, 19 and 16 respectively. Robbie Keane is back at number 10 and Jermain Defoe wears 18. SQUAD NUMBERS... (Name in capitals is how name will appear on... Read More
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We're ready - Harry 18th August 2009
Harry Redknapp feels a wave of optimism around the club as we prepare for Sunday's big kick-off against Liverpool. Last season's runners-up arrive at the Lane for a 4pm start on the opening weekend of the Barclays Premier League. The progress of the squad under Harry's guidance is well... Read More
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Double Dutch for Defoe 18th August 2009
Jermain Defoe inspired England's comeback against Holland in Wednesday night's friendly draw at the Amsterdam Arena. The striker entered the fray as a second half substitute with Fabio Capello's men trailing 2-0 but struck twice to secure a 2-2 final score. His opener came just three minutes... Read More
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Doncaster in Carling Cup 18th August 2009
We have been drawn away to Doncaster Rovers in the second round of the Carling Cup. A date has yet to be confirmed for the match but all second round ties are to be played on the week commencing August 24. Managed by Sean O'Driscoll and with former Spurs goalkeeper Neil Sullivan still going strong... Read More
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Seb ready for Liverpool 11th August 2009
Sebastien Bassong will be available for selection for our Premier League season opener against Liverpool on Sunday. The defender was handed a two-match suspension after being sent off whilst playing for Newcastle United against Fulham last May. However, given he served the first game of his ban... Read More
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JD in England squad 11th August 2009
Jermain Defoe is in the England squad for the friendly against Holland on Wednesday. And the striker will be looking to pick up where he left off last season if he gets his chance in the Amsterdam Arena. 'JD' scored twice in England's last match of 2008-09 when he came off the bench in the World... Read More
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All smiles for Sebastien 11th August 2009
Sebastien Bassong can hardly keep the smile off his face after completing his move to The Lane from Newcastle United this week. The 23-year-old defender admits he had his heart set on a move to North London as soon as he knew of our interest, and he now believes he is at a Club where he can improve... Read More
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Blades loan return for Walker 11th August 2009
Kyle Walker has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal. The England Under-19 defender joined us from the Championship club last month but will now return to Bramall Lane where he appeared on seven occasions last term. Read More
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Young Spurs XI taught harsh lesson 11th August 2009
Our Spurs XI were outmuscled by a strong and determined Crawley Town side who ran out comfortable 4-1 winners in a friendly at the Broadfield Stadium on the 5th . The Blue Square Premier outfit are only days away from the start of their league season and, as with last year's 6-1 result at the... Read More
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Lads lift Barclays Asia Trophy 4th August 2009
Robbie Keane netted twice and Aaron Lennon added the late icing on the cake as we beat Hull City 3-0 to win the Barclays Asia Trophy in Beijing on Friday. It was another impressive display at the Worker's Stadium and the winning tally could easily have been greater as Hull were pinned back in their... Read More