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   The Metro is the first paper following Tottenham's failure to gain Champions League football next season to start the clear out, with Real Madrid supposedly interested in Luka Modric.

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   OTHER NEWS ... York City will participate in the Football League next season after winning the Conference play-off final 2-1 against Luton Town at Wembley today ... 

   Spurs will play in the Europa League nest season after Chelsea tonight beat Bayern Munich on penalties to win the Champions league and will defend the trophy next season.
   The Sun have cast doubts over Tottenham's rumoured £18 million interest in Marseille striker Loic Remy amid concerns over a possible heart defect.
   Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is said to be ready to turn down a new contract offer from the Cottagers and move on in the summer, with Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester United all interested in the Belgian.

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   OTHER NEWS ... West Ham United will be playing in the Premier League next season after beating Blackpool in the Championship play-off final ... 

   Spurs are said by the Daily Mirror to be ready to make a move for 28 year old Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone, who will be available on a free transfer after leaving Sevilla.
   Steve Perryman is reported to be sitting up for the first time since he was admitted to hospital following his collapse at an Exeter City game three weeks ago.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Jamie Vardy became the first non-league £1 million player when he signed for Leicester City today ... 

   No real Spurs news today apart from some more wild and wacky Spurs kits doing the rounds at http://www.epltalk.com/tottenham-hotspur-away-and-third-shirts-for-2012-13-season-photos-42706?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EPLTalk+%28EPL+Talk%29.  I wish the club would release the designs as the third kit on this link is nothing short of an abomination.

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   Three Spurs players have made the England 23 man squad for the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine next month.  Jermain Defoe and Scott Parker are both in the squad, with Kyle Walker missing out with his broken toe.
   In the Daily Mirror, they report that Luka Modric has spoken out about possibly leaving Spurs after the Euro 2012 finals.
   TalkSport claim that Spurs, Arsenal and QPR are all standing by after Juventus striker Alessandro del Pierro told the Italian press that he ahs a desire to play in the Premier League and can leave on a free transfer in the summer.  Now 37, he said that he is considering three offers from English clubs.
   The London Evening Standard carry a piece stating that Jan Vertonghen is set to stick to his quotes made to the press and join Spurs despite the fact that they may not be in the Champions League, but, with personal terms agreed, the clubs are still £2 million apart on the fee for the central defender, with Ajax wanting £10 million.
   In the same paper, Emmanuel Adebayor said he would like to play for Spurs in the Champions League.  He said he would leave negotiations to his agent, but if things could be worked out, he would like to try and progress with the club, who, if he doesn't return, will still "stay in his heart".

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   OTHER NEWS ... Kenny Dalglish was sacked by Liverpool today ... 

   Younes Kaboul will miss Euro 2012 finals after injuring his knee against Fulham in the last game of the season.
   The London Evening Standard report that Marseille striker Loic Remy is awaiting the outcome of the Champions League final before deciding if he will join Tottenham.  While Spur shave been pursuing him for a long while, AC Milan and Juventus are watching his situation.

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   Harry Redknapp revealed that Kyle Walker will be fit for the Euro 2012 finals, while Scott Parker was a major doubt with his Achilles tendon problem.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Aston Villa sacked manager Alex McLeish today ... 

   Tottenham beat Fulham 2-0 at White Hart Lane this afternoon to secure a fourth place finish in the Premier League.  For a match report click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Manchester City won the premier League with two late goals giving them a win over QPR ... Bolton Wanderers were relegated from the Premier League after 11 seasons ... 

   Scott Parker might miss out on the 2012 European Championships, with his on-going sore Achilles causing concern over his fitness for the tournament.
   Newly promoted Reading are seeking to make a move for Spurs striker Jermain Defoe to spearhead their return to the Premier League according to the Metro.
   The paper claim that Everton have made an approach to Spurs to complete the permanent return of Steven Pienaar to Goodison Park ,where he has been on loan since January.
   Spurs are keen on the 32 year old West Ham United keeper Robert Green on a free transfer it says in the Metro.
   TalkSport reckon that Spurs are one of a number of clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal,  looking at Borussia Dortmund's Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Scott Parker is a big doubt for the game, as he struggles to overcome a calf injury, but Tottenham will still be missing Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Michael Dawson (ankle), Niko Kranjcar (knee), Benoit Assou-Ekotto (shoulder/knee) and also the suspended Danny Rose.
   FULHAM TEAM NEWS : - Striker Clint Dempsey is a doubt with a groin injury, while Dickson Etuhu (knee), Zdenek Grygera (knee), Bryan Ruiz (foot), Andy Johnson (thigh) and Steve Sidwell (hernia) are all side-lined, with former Spurs midfielder Simon Davies likely to miss out too.
  During his pre-match press conference today, Harry Redknapp denied Spurs had agreed a £32 million deal for Gareth Bale to join Barcelona.
   The Daily Mirror claims that Spurs are lining up Birmingham City goalkeeper Ben Foster as a challenger and eventual replacement for Brad Friedel.
   New York Red Bulls are said to be willing to tempt Emmanuel Adebayor to America to team up with Thierry Henry, thus putting a permanent move to Tottenham in doubt, it says in the Metro.
   For a preview of the Fulham match on Sunday ,click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Paul Groves has been appointed as the new manager of Bournemouth ... Richard O'Kelly has turned down the chance to stay as Hereford United manager and has left the post ...Stale Solbakken has been announced as the new Wolverhampton Wanderers manager starting in pre-season ...

   Gareth Bale has been included in the Wales squad for a friendly against Mexico in New York on May 27th.
   Younes Kaboul has been named in the France Euro 2012 squad.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Gary Rowett has been announced as the new manager of Burton Albion ... 

   CRIME WATCH ... Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has been find £1,000 and given seven points on his driving licence after committing two speeding offences in Chigwell, Essex in October last year.  He paid £176 in legal costs and a £60 victim surcharge ... 

   Ajax defender Jan Verthongen has urged his club not to price him out of a move to Tottenham according to the Daily Telegraph.
   Benoit Assou-Ekotto has denied statements attributed to him in the French press that said he would not be stopped from leaving if a big club came in for him and they could guarantee him Champions League football.  The left back's comments contained a mention that he had such a "gentleman's agreement" with Daniel Levy and this was refuted and came on the back of the problems earlier this season when Luka Modric claimed he had a similar agreement to leave the club.
   For those of you who like to speculate on what new kit designs fans have come up with ... click here for some ideas of future and past kits.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in Bucharest tonight in the Europa League final ... 

   The Metro report that Spurs target Loic Remy has said that he intends to stay at Marseille, but that the financial situation at the club might mean that the French striker has to be sold.
   Ajax defender Jan Verthongen could be heading for White Hart Lane according to the Daily Mail, but the Mirror reckons Manchester United might come in for the Belgian centre half.  However, the player says that he knows something is going on with Spurs, but that other clubs are in for him and the important thing is that he is a regular in the team and that the club he moves to is stable and plays good football 
   Former Spurs striker Nick Barmby was sacked as manager of Hull City today, for comments he made to the press about the financial situation at the club.  Barmby intends to appeal the decision.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Andy Hessenthaler has stepped down as manager of Gillingham and will take up a position on the board at the Kent club ... 

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... not really surprising but two blokes better known for fighting in public will be getting it on at Upton Park.

   The Daily Mirror claims that Manchester United will challenge Spurs for the signing of Crewe Alexandra wonder-kid - midfielder Nick Powell.  The feted best product of the Crewe youth system is said also to interest Arsenal and Chelsea, but the paper reckons Spurs are the favourites to snap up the 19 year old.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Blackburn Rovers were relegated form the Premier League tonight ... 

   Tottenham drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Villa Park this afternoon.  For a match report click here.
   For Spurs defender Steve Perryman was taken ill during Exeter City's game yesterday and had to undergo emergency heart surgery.  He is in intensive care and MEHSTG send their best wishes to Steve and his family and friends.

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   All quiet ahead of tomorrow's game at Aston Villa.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup final today ... Sheffield Wednesday won promotion to the Championship today, with Crawley Town going up from League Two to League One ... Hereford United were today relegated to the Conference Premier division ...

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs will be without Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee), Niko Kranjcar (knee), Tom Huddlestone (ankle) and Michael Dawson (ankle) for Sunday's game at Villa Park, but Harry Redknapp revealed that Kyle Walker has a broken toe although he will play after an injection and Scott Parker trained ahead of the match and hopes he might be able to play after resting his Achilles tendon strain.
   ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS : -  Stephen Ireland has recovered from a hip operation, but Darren Bent's recovery from an ankle ligament injury rules him out and Stilian Petrov is suffering with Leukaemia.  Fabian Delph's season is over after suffering an ankle injury.
   Harry Redknapp missing out on the England manager's job has allowed him to become part of the BBC's team for the 2012 European Championship coverage.
   In the Telegraph, they claim that Spurs and Arsenal are both after Ajax defender Jan Verthongen, Blackburn Rovers striker Junior Hoilett and Lille's midfielder Eden Hazard.  The piece also claims Tottenham have Fulham's Moussa Dembele on their shopping list.
   The Sun report that Manchester City's owners have sanctioned a £40 million plus deal for Gareth Bale, which would include cash plus Emmanuel Adebayor and either Nigel de Jong or Adam Johnson.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Following Roberto di Matteo's claim that Chelsea needed more energy in their side, chairman Roman Abramovich has gone and slashed out on a bid to buy Battersea Power Station.

   Kyle Walker has signed a new deal extending his contract by a year to the summer of 2017.
   Harry Redknapp revealed today that he has been watching Jan Verthonghen of Ajax for a while, but admitted he had been joined by a lot of other clubs, as he thins about signing the Belgian defender.
   The  Spurs boss also told the BBC that he would like to sign striker Emmanuel Adebayor on a permanent deal at the end of the season if there is money available form qualification for the Champions League.
   Redknapp has said that he feels he will never get the chance to be England manager now, with the job having been handed to Roy Hodgson on a four year deal, leaving Redknapp too old when it might come up for grabs again.
   TalkSport claim that Tottenham will be up against Benfica and Internazionale in their attempt to sign PSV Eindhoven 21 year old playmaker Georginio Wijnaldum, who is rated at £20 million according to a Portuguese newspaper.
   The first chairman of the Premier League and Spurs season ticket holder, Sir John Quinton died today aged 82.  A former Chairman of Barclay's, Sir John was the head man at the Premier League form it's inception in 1991 until 1999.  Our condolences and thoughts go to his family and friends at this sad time.
   For a preview of Sunday's match at Aston Villa, click here.

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   Tottenham beat Bolton Wanderers 4-1 at the Reebok stadium tonight.  For a match report click here.
   TalkSport claim Spurs, Manchester City and Liverpool will rival each other for the signing of Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben.
   The Daily Mail consider Chelsea making a move for Harry Redknapp as their new manager after he was turned down by England.
   Former Spurs defender Sol Campbell announce today that he has retired from football.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   Tottenham have worries over Aaron Lennon (ankle), Scott Parker (Achilles) and Louis Saha.  Definitely out are Niko Kranjcar (knee), Michael Dawson (ankle), Tom Huddlestone (ankle) and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee).  It will mean another start for Danny Rose at left back and Sandro will probably continue in midfield with the possibility of a rare start for Giovani dos Santos if Lennon doesn't make it.  Alternatively, Harry Redknapp could play Jermain Defoe up front alongside Emmanuel Adebayor instead.
   BOLTON WANDERERS TEAM NEWS : -   Gretar Steinsson has been ill and is a doubt for the game, while Darren Pratley's virus may rule him out.  Nigel Reo-Coker limped off in the Trotters' last match against Sunderland and is a doubt for the game too.  Ricardo Gardner (hip), Fabrice Muamba (cardiac arrest), Chung-Yong Lee (broken leg), Tyrone Mears (knee) and Stuart Holden (knee) are all unavailable for selection.
   For a preview of the Bolton game, click here.
   Hi there, an unwanted charity auction prize as above is available for any Spurs fans wanting to see Spurs next Premier League game in style.  Each ticket includes admission to the game in an executive box, 3 x course meal, free car parking space, bar allowance, refreshments and free programmes.
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   OTHER NEWS ... Roy Hodgson has been appointed as the new England manager ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ...  Peter Crouch scored the 1,000th Premier League goal of the season tonight in the match against Everton ... in his own net !!

   Little Spurs news of any note in the media today apart form the fact that Harry Redknapp may not be offered the England manager's post.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Brian Horton left Macclesfield Town as manager today ... 

   Tottenham beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at White Hart Lane today.  Click here for a match report.
   The Sun on Sunday claims that Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez would be a firm favourite to take over at Tottenham should Harry Redknapp leave to take over the England manager's post.

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   OTHER NEWS ... The FA have been given permission to speak to West Bromwich Albion to speak to their manager Roy Hodgson about the England manager's post ... 

   Gareth Bale told BBC's Football Focus that he will consider his future if Spurs do not qualify for the Champions League next season.
   Tottenham are being linked with talks for FC Porto's £35 million Brazilian striker Hulk, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool also rumoured to be interested according to the Daily Mail.
   TalkSport report that Spurs and Newcastle United are considering a move for Javi Marquez, the 25 year old Espanyol midfielder, who has turned down a new offer of a deal from his club.  Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player who ahs missed a lot of this season with injury.
   Steven Pienaar's agent has told the Liverpool Echo that Everton have not yet opened talks with Tottenham about a permanent move back to Goodison Park.  Stoke City and QPR were interested in taking him on loan in January, but clubs from Europe might now be interested in the South African midfielder and Spurs are asking for £6 million - twice what they paid Everton for him.
   The Daily Mirror claims that Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool were chasing Swansea City midfielder Joe Allen, but he has said he will stay at the Liberty Stadium.
   Spurs Under-18s drew 2-2 at Aston Villa in the FA Premier League today, with their goals coming from Souleymane Coulibaly and Kevin Stewart.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Southampton gained promotion to the Premier League with a win over already relegated Coventry City today ... Exeter City, Chesterfield and Wycombe Wanderers were both relegated from League One today ... Shrewsbury Town have gained promotion to League One after winning today ... Macclesfield were relegated from League Two to the Conference today ...

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs will be without Benoit Assou-Ekotto, who dislocated his shoulder against QPR last week and has an on-going knee problem, so will not play again this season.  However, Ledley King will play in defence, with Younes Kaboul fit to feature again, as is striker Emmanuel Adebayor.  Spurs are still without long term injuries to Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Michael Dawson (ankle) and Niko Kranjcar (knee), Louis Saha (groin) are all missing.
   BLACKBURN ROVERS TEAM NEWS : -  Steve Kean has a full squad to choose from now Simon Vukcevic has recovered from a virus, although Grant Hanley will miss the remainder of the campaign with an ankle ligament injury.
   In the Daily Mail, they claim Spurs and Arsenal are watching the situation of 29 year old Clint Dempsey at Fulham, with Everton thought to be ready to make the first move for the American striker.
   A big day for Spurs in the Mail today, with them reporting that Harry Redknapp saying that Tottenham tried to sign Carlos Tevez in the January transfer window, but the move wasn't "doable", probably due to the players wage demands, but chairman Daniel Levy did make tentative enquiries as to the Argentinian striker's availability.
   The same paper reports that Spurs looked to put Tom Huddlestone out on loan at their American partner club San Jose Earthquakes, to give him some match time, but the deal fell through because the MLS would not allow it.
   The Mail carries a response to a question at the training ground press conference, where Harry Redknapp denied flatly that he had a row with Emmanuel Adebayor, as had been reported elsewhere.
   Louis Saha will be signing copies of his book "Thinking Inside The Box - Reflections On Life As A Premier League Footballer" at Waterstones in Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf in London on Monday 30th April from 13:00.  The book costs £14.99 and half of all profits will got to the European Leukodystrophy Association charity.
   The Daily Mail link former England boss Fabio Capello with the prospective vacant jobs at Chelsea and Tottenham in the summer, with the Italian claiming he is not ready to retire and that he is in love with London.

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   CRIMEWATCH ... Two men were today jailed for five years each for sending parcel bombs to Glasgow Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two of the club's high profile fans ... Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole has accepted a conditional caution for damaging five cars in Newcastle city centre on 6th December last year ...

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Following the news that John Terry will be allowed to go up and collect the Champions League trophy, should Chelsea win it, despite being banned from the final, UEFA have announced that the final venue has been moved to Stamford Bridge and the referee for the match will be Martin Atkinson.

   Little Spurs news around today apart from Vedran Corluka telling the press that Spurs will probably finish sixth as they have no depth of quality on the bench.
   For a preview of Sunday's home match against Blackburn Rovers, click here.

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   OTHER NEWS ... the pre-match handshakes will be cancelled at Chelsea this weekend when they play QPR because of the legal case involving John Terry's alleged racial abuse of Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand ... 

   Spurs are reportedly watching FC Porto's 16 year old Sergio Ribeiro, along with Udinese and may move for the talented youngster this summer.
   The Times report that midfielder Eden Hazard of Lille will only consider a move to White Hart Lane if Spurs qualify for the Champions League.
   Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou could be a summer target for Spurs and Besiktas according to the Daily Mail.
   The Sun claim that Swansea City goalkeeper Michel Vorm has said he is happy at the liberty Stadium despite interest from Manchester United, Spurs and Chelsea.

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   A Spurs XI lost 0-1 at Spurs Lodge to QPR today.
   The Daily Mirror claims that a bust up between Harry Redknapp and Emmanuel Adebayor about the forward's drop off in form and this means Spurs are unlikely to permanently sign the Togo international from Manchester City at the end of the season.

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   CRIME WATCH ... Steven Pienaar has had an arrest warrant issued for his non-attendance at court to answer charges of speeding through Chigwell in October 2011 ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... John Terry thinks kneeing someone in the back off the ball is not a sending off offence.

   Thin news day today, with only the announcement on the Spurs website that Steve Perryman is to be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame on 10th May of any note.

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   Some good news for Spurs at last !!  Congratulations to Kyle Walker who has won the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
   Kyle Walker, Scott Parker and Gareth Bale were all included in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year at the awards for 2012.
   The Sunday Mirror report that Spurs want to offer Ledley King a new one year contract to continue playing for the club next season.
   The paper also say that Tottenham are looking to sign 25 year old French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for £10 million from Olympique Lyonnais in the summer.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Wolverhampton Wanderers were confirmed as being relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season following their defeat by Manchester City today  ... 

   Tottenham lost 0-1 to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road this evening.  For a match report, click here.
   Spurs are said to be trying to persuade Luka Modric to stay at White Hart Lane with an improved contract to prevent him moving to Chelsea or Manchester City, the Sun report.
   The paper also claims Spurs will make a move for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in the summer.  Bundesliga side Schalke 04 are also interested in the 25 year old former Leeds United and Notts. County goalie.
   The Under-18s had a good away win 5-2 at Norwich City today.  The goals were scored by Jack Munns, Kenneth McEvoy, Jack Barthram, Kevin Stewart and Souleymane Coulibaly.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Swindon Town won promotion to League One today, while Rochdale were relegated from League One to League Two ... both Coventry City and Portsmouth were relegated from the Championship today ...

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Younes Kaboul's knee injury keeps him out of Saturday's match against QPR at Loftus Road and he is joined on the sidelines by Niko Kranjcar, who also has a knee injury, but his will rule him out for the rest of the season.  Tottenham are also without Heurelho Gomes (knee), Tom Huddlestone and Michael Dawson (both ankle) and there are doubt over three or four players who have knocks from Sunday's FA Cup semi-final, so late decisions on their inclusion will be made on Saturday.
   QUEENS PARK RANGERS TEAM NEWS : -  Long term injured played Alejandro Faurlin (knee) and Kieron Dyer (ankle) both miss out, but there are few other injury worries for Mark Hughes.  Forward Djibril Cisse is available again after suspension .
   The Metro claims Spurs and Liverpool will chase 21 year old Wigan Athletic winger Victor Moses at the end of the season, with the former Crystal Palace man refusing to sign a new deal.
   The Metro also reckons Spurs will be in for Newcastle United striker Demba Ba in the summer, with or without Harry Redknapp in the manager's office.  It is hoped they might snap him up for a fee of around £7 million as his contract has a get out clause.  Spurs might also try to involve Sebastien Bassong or Niko Kranjcar in a part exchange deal.
   Rafael van der Vaart has told the Metro that one day he would like to return to Holland to play in the Eredivisie again to give something back to the league where he started his career.

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   CRIME WATCH ... Sheffield United and Wales striker Ched Evans has been sentenced to five years for the rape of a 19 year old girl in Rhyl, North Wales last May ... 

   The Daily Star claim that Alex Ferguson has £40 million rated Luka Modric as his top summer transfer target for Manchester United.
   Spurs are said in the Daily Mail to be looking to sign Solomon Kalou on a free transfer as the 26 year old Chelsea striker is out of contract in the summer.
   Tottenham have been placed eleventh in the Forbes list of the richest football clubs in the world.
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   The Sun claim that Spurs will approach Swansea City for their manager Brendan Rodgers should Harry Redknapp be offered and take the England managers job.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Arsene Wenger announced that Jack Wilshire's injury is not likely to allow him to play again this season.  However, the good news is that the Arsenal midfielder will be fit for the Euros ... 2020 and he will be fat for the Olympics this summer.

   Kyle Walker and Gareth Bale have been nominated in the PFA Young Player of the Year award, while Scott Parker is up for the PFA Player of the Year.
   The Metro claim that Spurs are keeping tabs on the situation of one of Manchester United's young players.  Ezekiel Fryars of the successful FA Youth Cup winning team of last season is yet to sign a new deal at Old Trafford and Spurs are keen to take the 18 year old defender on.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Barnet sacked Lawrie Sanchez and replaced him with Martin Allen as manager today ... 

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Referee Martin Atkinson is to go to Euro 2012 as a goal line assistant.  I kid you not.

   Tottenham lost 1-5 to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley tonight.  For a match report click here.
   Spurs are said in the Metro to be ready to move for Olympique Lyonnais' 25 year old goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, as they seek a successor to Brad Freidel.

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   The Metro claim that Gareth Bale will be a £30 million target for Barcelona in the summer.
   In the Daily Telegraph, Croatia boss Slaven Bilic reckons that many more clubs than Chelsea will be in for Luka Modric at the end of the season as teams in Italy and Spain are aware of his situation and that he told him at the start of this season that if he continued to play well, then his chance to leave Tottenham would come.
   In the Sun, on loan Andros Townsend says he would welcome a permanent move to Birmingham City after being put out on loan by Spurs on eight occasions.
   The Under-18s beat Coventry City 3-0 at Spurs Lodge this morning with the goals being scored by Victor Zapata-Caceido, Souleymane Coulibaly and Kenneth McEvoy.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Doncaster Rovers were relegated from the Championship today ... Charlton Athletic won promotion to the Championship from League One this afternoon ... Fleetwood Town will be playing their football in League Two next season after being promoted as champions from the Conference today ...

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Kenny Dalglish described the Liverpool team as a work in progress today and it certainly looks like they have a load of site workers in their side.

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   There could be a surprise inclusion of David Bentley on the bench after resuming training after knee surgery, as Harry Redknapp tries to gather seven players as substitutes. Younes Kaboul and Niko Kranjcar have knee knocks and are rules out, while Ledley King will be given a late fitness test after playing on Monday.  Also out are long term injury victims Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Michael Dawson (ankle) and Heurelho Gomes (knee).
    CHELSEA TEAM NEWS : -  Ashley Cole has recovered from a sprained ankle and is fit for the match on Sunday, while John Terry (cracked ribs) has been given the go-ahead to play.  Oriel Romeu has been ill and won't be considered, while Ryan Bertrand's calf muscle pull rules him out.  Branislav Ivanovic will be serving the first of a three match ban for getting sent off against Wigan Athletic for violent conduct.
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   The Daily Express claims that Ledley King has not yet been offered an extension to his one year rolling contract at Spurs. 
   Alex Pritchard, the club's 18 year old striker, has been the subject of a bid by Queens Park Rangers, but Spurs have rejected the offer, despite the youngster being out of contract in the summer.
   Young defender Oliver Modeste has been allowed to leave hospital after his head injury sustained in a fall.
   Former Spurs Director of Football Damien Comolli has left Liverpool by mutual consent.
   Former Spurs goalkeeper Ian Walker has moved as a coach to Shanghai Shenhua under new player manager Nicolas Anelka.

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   Apart from stories claiming the club are having team meetings to rescue our season, there is no hard news on Spurs today.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Bradford City have been fined £9,000 and Crawley Town £18,000 for failing to control their players in a post match melee where all the players were involved in mass brawl in the game between the two sides a fortnight ago ... 

   The Metro claims that Juventus' Serbian winger Milos Krasic is closer to a move to Tottenham in the summer after his agent admitted he is likely to leave in the close season, but nowhere was there a mention of Spurs, other than Harry Redknapp tried to sign him in January.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Steve Coppell has been appointed as Director of Football at Crawley Town ... 

   Tottenham lost 1-2 to Norwich City at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  For a match report, click here.
   Heurelho Gomes paid a visit to PSV Eindhoven to make clear that he would welcome a move back to his former club by walking round in front of the home fans at half time.  However, PSV have told the media that they are happy with their goalkeeper and are not interested in buying Gomes back according to the Sunday Mirror.
  The Sun claims that Spurs and Arsenal are keen on Fulham striker Clint Dempsey, who has not ruled out a move away from the Cottagers despite having a year left on his contract .

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   OTHER NEWS ... Rotherham United have appointed Crawley Town manager Steve Evans as their new boss ... 

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Aaron Lennon could be in line for a start against Norwich City, as could Jermain Defoe, while Gareth Bale might face a late fitness test on the knock he took on his shin right at the end of the Sunderland game yesterday.
   NORWICH CITY TEAM NEWS : -  Manager Paul Lambert could change his team following their 2-2 draw with Everton at Carrow Road on Saturday ,with Anthony Pilkington, Andrew Crofts and Simeon Jackson all possible starters in tomorrow's game at the Lane.
   For a preview of tomorrow's Norwich City match, click here.
   The Sun on Sunday claims that Spurs may be among a number of clubs who want to sign Emmanuel Adebayor in the summer according to comments made by Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini.

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   Tottenham drew 0-0 with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.  For a match report, click here.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Alex Ferguson said that he knows Sparky (Mark Hughes) will have QPR fighting hard in matches as every team reflects it's manager.  Does that mean that Manchester United are a miserable, dour side who don't talk to anyone after matches ??

   The Daily Star claims that Spurs defender Kyle Walker is a £16.5 million target for Real Madrid in the summer, with Glen Johnson of Liverpool another target for the La Liga club.
   For a preview of the Sunderland game, click here.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ...  Roberto Mancini has revealed that if he had played alongside Mario Balotelli he would have hit him every day.  Unfortunately, he might have had to join a long queue.

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   Aaron Lennon may sit out this game, as he is only likely to play one match over the Easter weekend because of his hamstring problem.  Tom Huddlestone (ankle), David Bentley (knee), Heurelho Gomes (knee) and Michael Dawson (ankle) will all miss the match with Sunderland.
   SUNDERLAND TEAM NEWS : -  Both Lee Cattermole and Frazier Campbell have knee problems that threaten their participation in Saturday's game against Spurs.

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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Glasgow Rangers could be up to £134 million in debt.

   Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has said that eh is not thinking about becoming Spurs manager as his focus is on his current club and he hopes to keep central defender Steven Caulker on loan at the Liberty Stadium for next season, after the 20 year old has done so well this campaign.
   Spurs Legends play a charity match at Broxbourne Borough FC on Goffs Lane, Goffs Oak, Herts EN7 5NQ on Sunday with a 14:00 kick off.  Entrance costs £5 adults and £2 children.

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   CRIME WATCH ... FC Porto have been fined £16,700 for racist abuse of Manchester City players in their recent Europa League game ...

   A pretty quiet Spurs news day today, with nothing of note going on.

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   Gareth Bale has made comments which have been widely construed that he will be leaving Spurs.  The Welsh midfielder said that if Barcelona or Real Madrid came in for him, he would find it hard to turn down such an offer, as it would be like Harry Redknapp being offered the England manager's job.  However, most reports pay little attention to the end of his piece when he says that he is focused only on Tottenham at the moment.
   The Metro reckon Spurs are lining up Ecuadorian Christian Rameirez, who was a star of the Under-17 World Cup, when the attacking left back reaches 18 in August for £1.5 million.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... It appears Mario Balotelli may be on his way out of Manchester City after a series of gate-crashing incidents.  First he crashed his car into a gate, then he burst on stage when the new AC Milan manager, before crashing in on Aleksander Kolorov's free-kick in Saturday's game against Sunderland.  The final straw came when he nearly came to blows with Yaya Toure in the dressing room, after Balotelli gate-crashed the Ivory Coast man's half time oranges.

   Tottenham beat Swansea City 3-1 at White Hart Lane this afternoon.  For a match report, click here.
   Spurs are said to be favourites to land Independiente central defender Julian Velasquez for £4 million in the summer according to the Metro.  The 21 year old Argentinian is also being chased by AS Roma and Lazio.
   It will cost Spurs £4 million should they make a move for Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers to replace Harry Redknapp, if he gets the England job, the Sunday Mirror tells us today.
   The Telegraph runs a piece on Harry Redknapp's thoughts on Brendan Rodgers and hints that midfielder Tom Carroll might follow in Steven Caulker's footsteps and spend a season on loan at the Liberty Stadium next campaign to continue his progress.
   The Sun claims Spurs are aiming to sign Lassana Diarra from Real Madrid for £8 million.  The 27 year old is not happy at the lack of first team football at the Bernabeu, but Paris St. Germain are also interested in the midfielder
   Tottenham have added another couple of dates to their American tour with a match up against an exhibition game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 26th, with a return at basketball the next day.  It is hoped that this will lead to a profitable link-up with the successful Texas organisation.
   A statement issued at 11:00 hrs this morning by Bradford Bulls hit out at Tottenham, who they allege had pledged the profit from curries sold at the ground towards the Rugby League's fighting fund as they seek to raise £1 million in two weeks.  There appears to be no grounds to this story as the first part of the sentence outlines.

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