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Return of the Redknapp

Dan K — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:22:01 GMT

Tonight's the night. Harry is supposed to make a return to the touchline and if all goes to plan, Spurs will leapfrog Chelsea and Newcastle and be sitting pretty nicely in 3rd place. But it won't be
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What does it take to be a Premier League legend?

Dan K — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:06:54 GMT

Who is a Premier League legend? What does it take? How would you define it? Play Premier League Legend on Facebook now - maybe you have what it takes! But I digress: The first few weeks of the 2011/
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Champions League Last 16 Preview

Dan K — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:02:16 GMT

There's a week to go until the first round of matches in the Champions League knock-out stages, but here's a short look at the first set of matches: Valencia vs Schalke Estadio de Mestalla (55,000 ca
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Suarez Goal? Or Own-Goal?

Dan K — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:05:45 GMT

Ok, I work with a Uruguayan - he wasn't a Liverpool fan, although he claims to be now. That's what happens when one of your fellow country-men secures a big move to a prestigious club. And what a look
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Blackburn 0-1 Tottenham: "Big Win?"

Dan K — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:00:57 GMT

One of the headlines today is Harry Redknapp praising Tottenham's win over Blackburn last night. In fact, HR described the 1-0 victory as a "big" one. It's a matter of perspective really. 3 points, n
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No Such Thing as a Panic Buy?

Dan K — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:20:12 GMT

Welcome to the world of crazy spending. We shouldn't be surprised. We've all seen it before. Even in times of tough economic conditions around the world, sports never fail to deliver in throwing aroun
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Is Bale a Duracell Bunny in Disguise?

Dan K — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:09:27 GMT

Yesterday, I wrote a short preview about the Tottenham vs Inter Milan game. Today, I get to write the review of a brilliant Champions League match. Tottenham blew Inter at of the water. The result a
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Tottenham vs Inter - Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur?

Dan K — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:50:17 GMT

Today is like every other day. But it has the potential to be so much more. Last week I was telling myself that the match in Milan between Inter and Tottenham was the biggest one I have seen in my ti
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Transfer Deadline Day! - Live Updates!

Dan K — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:41:59 GMT

Seeing as today is a pretty big day for transfers, I figured I would add a rolling update to the major ins and outs happening today. We had some big moves over the last few days, including Ibrahimovi
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Tottenham's Champions League Foray

Dan K — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:59:07 GMT

Young Boys await. Jokes and puns aside, Tottenham will go into tonight's match against the Swiss club determined to cement their place among Europe's elite in the group stages of the Champions League
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Germany 4-1 England - Will Capello Stay or Go?

Dan K — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:39:02 GMT

An important day today in English football...as was yesterday. Fabio Capello will meet with the FA to decide his future, or non-future, as the manager of the England national team. Whatever the decis
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World Cup 2010 - Who's the Next Rising Star?

Dan K — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:01:18 GMT

We?re almost at the end of the 1st round of the World Cup. At the time of writing, Spain are being held to a draw by Switzerland with the game at half-time. The 2nd round of the group stages will kic
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Manchester City v Tottenham: Champions League Play-Off

Dan K — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:15:46 GMT

It's a play-off. There's no doubting that. So much rides on tonight's match between the two teams, each hoping to be the one that finally "breaks" the Premier League's Top 4. Manchester City boss
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Manchester City - Tottenham: What's the Champions League?s Worth?

Dan K — Sun, 02 May 2010 09:03:48 GMT

Let's first set out what there is to gain: Each team that qualifies for the UEFA Champions League automatically receives ?3 million from UEFA, plus ?2.4 million for participating in the Group stag
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Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal - Spurs End Gunners' Title Hopes

Dan K — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:51:07 GMT

What a beautiful morning. It's not a bad thing to wake up and remember that your team beat their fiercest rivals. Not only that, but it's all the more sweeter after having had to endure loud chanti
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Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - All to Play for

Dan K — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:52:03 GMT

It's Sunday morning. I should be thinking about Tottenham's FA Cup match today against Portsmouth. But I am not. I have to put up with a smiling Bayern fan (who shall remain nameless), increasingly
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Best Goal - 2009/2010 Champions League

Dan K — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:04:50 GMT

I am a fickle fan. Forgive me. I see goals every day, and great goals almost every day! This means that it becomes difficult for me to remember the truly best goals. But after seeing Robben's goal l
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Video Technology - FIFA Get it Wrong Again?

Dan K — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:45:47 GMT

It seems that the world's football governing body has once again decided that modern day technology has no place in the world's most followed sport. Saturday 6th March will be a date that FIFA could
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Crystal Palace 2-2 Aston Villa: Who said the FA Cup is dead?

Dan K — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:08:03 GMT

I had the pleasure of catching yesterday's FA Cup tie between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park. The game was broadcast on TV, and it's the first time I have seen the Eagles in action in
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Christmas - New Year - FA Cup - Glorious!

Dan K — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:04:08 GMT

How can any football fan not love it? 1. Holiday season (even though some of us are still working). 2. Crazy football-packed schedule. 3. FA Cup The road to Wembley has already begun, and lower le
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Tottenham 3-0 Manchester City - Goals & Player Ratings

Dan K — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:42:49 GMT

Glorious stuff. I tuned in to try and catch Tottenham vs Man City on the web and managed to watch the game, and a convincing performance by Spurs as they quite literally put City to the sword. Now, t
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WC2010 Draw Today - Pot Luck

Dan K — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:08:47 GMT

Today it begins. World Cup fever is on the way. Following FIFA's final ruling against Ireland's plea to join the competition, it's time to get down to business. Only a matter of hours remain before
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The Un(Luck) of the Irish - World Cup Playoff Heartbreak for Ireland

Dan K — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:55:21 GMT

Ireland held France to a 1-1 draw in the 2nd leg of the World Cup qualifier, but the result wasn't enough to get them through to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. And with what horror to be denied a
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Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham - Gunners take Spurs back to school

Dan K — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:41:16 GMT

Throughout most of the first-half of yesterday's North London Derby, I was repetitively hearing football commentators saying how Tottenham were frustrating Arsenal; were preventing the Gunners from pl
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Pompey 1-2 Spurs: Highlights play-by-play

Dan K — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:34:21 GMT

Having missed seeing the Porstmouth vs Tottenham game, I figured that there might be some folk out there like me. Not to worry. 3 more points, still in 3rd place in the Premier League, and things gene
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Carling Cup: Preston North End v Tottenham Hostpur Preview

Dan K — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:34 GMT

Following two defeats on the spin, Tottenham travel to Deepdale to take on Championship side Preston North End. Both sides are in the midst of suffering from an injury crisis, and with Tottenham hav
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Chelsea 3-0 Tottenham: Spurs pay the penalty

Dan K — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:00:10 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea continued their 100% record in the Premier League following their destruction of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, with a pretty convincing win. The game didn't match-up to
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England v Croatia - Deadly Defoe Must Start

Dan K — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:10:35 GMT

England prepare to do battle with Croatia in the World Cup Qualifying match on Wednesday, and Fabio Capello needs to take the only "gamble" that he would be forgiven for taking should things go wron
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Tottenham - Transfer Window Deadline Day Rumours

Dan K — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:35 GMT

The transfer window deadline is looming and clubs will be required to finalise any deals before 5 p.m. today. In view of the last minute transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham Hotspur, it seems as if
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Tottenham's Luka Modric Breaks Leg

Dan K — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:11:42 GMT

Tottenham and Luka Modric have suffered a blow after the player was confirmed to have suffered a fracture to his right fibula. The Croatian International, and Tottenham midfield maestro had to be r
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Tottenham 2-1 Birmingham Report ? Brum Slip Up

Dan K — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:10:07 GMT

An injury-time slip by former Tottenham defender Stephen Carr provided Spurs with the opportunity to score a crucial winner and maintain their 100% record. Aaron Lennon was on hand to place the ball p
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Champions League Group Draw

Dan K — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:43:00 GMT

The results of the Champions League draw are in and the groups are as follows: Group A Bayern Munich Juventus Bourdeaux Maccabi Haifa Group B Manchester United CSKA Moscow Besiktas Wolfsb
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West Ham vs Tottenham - The Hammers vs Spurs

Dan K — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:07:29 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to continue their 100% record against local London rivals West Ham. Spurs have been in hot form so far, with an impressive performance and win against Liverpool, foll
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Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool ? Full-Time Report

Dan K — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:18:26 GMT

Spurs claimed the 3 points today in a relatively closely contested encounter against visitors Liverpool at White Hart Lane. Benoit Assou-Ekotto?s scored his first goal for Tottenham and Sebastian Bass
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Tottenham vs Liverpool ? Premier League Preview

Dan K — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:53:55 GMT

Harry Redknapp?s Tottenham Hotspur will look to kick-off their season campaign in style when they entertain Liverpool at home. The Reds on the other hand, will be looking to repeat the outcome of the
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Tottenham Hotspur 2009/10 Preview

Dan K — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:17:18 GMT

Harry Redknapp leads his ?blue and white? army into the 2009/10 campaign knowing that European qualification is a must. Tottenham Hotspur has of late become a seemingly impatient club when it comes to
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Michael Schumacher to Play Professional Football?

Dan K — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:04:05 GMT

This one is just a bit of fun, but just flow with it for a minute...just a minute. Formula One driver and household name, Michael Schumacher, today called off his return to the sport due to some "fit
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Argentina Apertura Season Start Delayed Until 21st August 2009

Dan K — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:46:03 GMT

A crisis of sorts has been developing in Argentinean football which has resulted in the start of the domestic season being delayed from its original start date on 16th August 2009, to 21st August 2009
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Ashley Young in, Gareth Bale out

Dan K — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:20:04 GMT

News reports and the like have been focusing today on two British football prospects and the possibility of big moves for the both of them. Aston Villa's Ashley Young has been once again linked with
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Community Shield Preview ? Manchester United vs Chelsea

Dan K — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:55:54 GMT

There are only a few short hours remaining before 2008/09 Premier League Champions Manchester United, and 2009 FA Cup winners Chelsea, battle it out on the hallow turf at Wembley Stadium in a bid to w
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Tottenham Still in the Hunt(elaar)

Dan K — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:34:26 GMT

With the opening round of the Premier League season fast approaching, clubs are left with barely 3 weeks to complete their transfer business before the transfer window closes. News reports today surr
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Wembley Cup: Tottenham vs Barcelona - Preview

Dan K — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:47:38 GMT

The day has arrived. And we should see a pretty exciting game in the Wembley Cup as my club Tottenham Hotspur take on European Champions Barcelona. Deep breath. The English club and Spanish club w
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Huntelaar to Tottenham

Dan K — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:42:14 GMT

Its going to be done and dusted. Following the break-down of the players move to Bundesliga club Stuttgart, it seems that the rumours of a move to the North-London club will become reality. Spurs are
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Adebayor Exit Spells Arsenal Doom and Gloom

Dan K — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:43:08 GMT

Imagine. The end of the 2009-10 season. Arsenal, having hardly invested in their squad are unable to challenge for the Premier League title, are knocked out in the early stages of the Champions Lea
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Cristiano Ronaldo - Nike vs Adidas at Real Madrid

Dan K — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:56:15 GMT

Battle of the Brands - major firms get ready to do battle I just caught this and thought it was worth a quick post. It seems that Cristiano Ronaldo has already managed to cause a little friction si
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Harry?s Summer Sale ? ?Everything Must Go!?

Dan K — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:37:45 GMT

Summer 2009. By now, every Tottenham fan is used to the ridiculous amount of links that arise from the football world between Tottenham and literally every player this side of Mars. We have all also
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USA vs Brazil 2-0 - Half Time Report

Dan K — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:31:02 GMT

Wow. I have been watching the 1st half of USA vs Brazil in the Confederations Cup Final and I gotta say, the US is definitely showing that they can grind out a good performance when they need to. Ye
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Premier League ? My Season Highlights

Dan K — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:43:27 GMT

I wanted to jump straight in and try to provide an analysis of some of the moments from the 2008/09 English Premier League season. So without further ado... Best Match: My bias leads me to point au
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Match Preview/Report: Barcelona vs.Chelsea ? Champions League

Dan K — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Barcelona vs Chelsea live in the UEFA Champions League is going to be a crucial match, not only because the winner will be going to the competition's final in Rome, but for other reasons too. 1) Engl
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Highlights: Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona

Dan K — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:41:01 GMT

Did you miss it?! Did you wish you hadn't?? Well, I have included the highlights here, so knock yourself out... What a great couple of weeks we have been treated to as football fans... Some of the en
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Andrey Arshavin 4 ? 4 TorreYoun

Dan K — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:37:17 GMT

Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal, Anfield, 21st April 2009 I was a neutral in this game. Take my hate of Arsenal out of the equation and you just have a simple average football fan watching just another game of
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Tottenham ? ?you don?t know what you?ve got till it?s gone?!

Dan K — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:45:05 GMT

Saturday, 17th January 2009 The transfer window is in full-swing and in fact the countdown has begun till clubs will no longer be able to add to their ranks. The big headlines of the window have inev
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Has it Really Come to This?

Dan K — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:01:26 GMT

Let me start off by wishing you all a merry xmas and a happy new year! I was tempted to write a blog slagging off my beloved Tottenham after their disappointing 2-0 defeat at West Brom yesterday. Apa
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From London to Madrid - The Ramos Chronicles

Dan K — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:28:50 GMT

I for one was definitely shocked to see Ramos being appointed manager of Real Madrid. The fact that los blancos have decided to appoint Ramos after his disastrous downfall at Tottenham goes to show th
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Another one bites the dust...

Dan K — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:36:09 GMT

Yesterday was a very sad day for the world of football. My friends, whether you are aware of it or not, yesterday, the game changed forever. One of the game's real heroes, nay, legends, hung up his bo
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"I feel like I am taking crazy pills" - Jacobin Mugatu, 2001

Dan K — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:36:26 GMT

This could actually be the first time since 1993, Tottenhams 6-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield Utd that I am contemplating whether there is any logic to being a Tottenham fan. I am not a sell-out,
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Robbie Keane - Spurs Legend

Dan K — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:02:57 GMT

Will Tottenham sell Robbie Keane, one of their star players, and arguably the most consistent Tottenham player over the last few years? The 20 million bid from Liverpool might just be too tempting
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I'm not bitter, I'm just English!

Dan K — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:47:02 GMT

I think it's safe to say Euro 2008 is missing one crucial ingredient. Like a good quality recipe, it can all come apart if not cooked with the exact ingredients in this case, the national football te
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Euro 2008 - Uninterested Interest

Dan K — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:00:44 GMT

I am an English man. This causes a problem for me this summer. Who do I support in the upcoming Euro 2008? Should I even take any interest?! Now, thats a stupid question isnt it? I am not going to let
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The way it ends, but how will it begin? - A Premier League Season Analysis

Dan K — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:48:46 GMT

The Premier League is increasingly being made up of what can be classified in four separate groups. The run-aways, the best of the rest, the chasers and the desperates. With the title being decided
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The Axe is Ready to Chop

Dan K — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:00:23 GMT

Today Tottenham entertain Chelsea at White Heart Lane. It's the next game of Tottenham's seemingly meaningless remaining fixtures, whilst the result of this game could prove to be crucial to Chelsea
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