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   Tottenham beat Manchester United 2-0 at Wembley tonight.  For a match report, click here..
   The FA Cup Fifth Round tie between Millwall or Rochdale versus Tottenham Hotspur or Newport County will take plaved on Sunday 18th February with a 16.00 kick off.

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   Spurs completed the signing of Lucas Moura from Paris Saint Germain for a reported fee of GBP23 million on a five and a half year contract..
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   Shayon Harrison has joined Southend United on loan until the end of the season.
   Connor Ogilvie will stay at Gillingham on loan until the end of the season.
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  Southampton are said to have made a last day bid to sign Erik Lamela, while AS Roma were also interested in their former winger .

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Danny Rose, Erik Lamela, Hugo Lloris and Christian Eriksen are all back in line for consideration for the game, with Toby Alderweireld not quite match fit yet and Harry Winks (ankle) and Serge Aurier (calf) both ruled out of the match with Manchester United..
   For a preview of the Manchester United match, click here.
   Chelsea are still keen on Fernando Llorente, but Spurs will be willing to sell the striker if they can make a profit on him according to the London Evening Standard.  IN a counter transfer move, Spurs have had an offer for Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi turned down, as the player did not want to spend any more time on the bench. 

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   Should Spurs beat Newport County in the Fourth Round FA Cup replay, they will be away to the winner of the replay between Millwall and Rochdale.  .
   The replay versus Newport County has been set for Wednesday 7th February with a 19.45 kick off.
   The Under-23 Spurs side won 3-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight, with goals from Keanan Bennetts, Jack Roles and Kazaiah Sterling.
   The club have made a planning application to Haringey Council to increase the capacity of the new ground to 62,000.
   Luke Amos has signed a contract extension until 2019 and has joined Stevenage on loan until the end of the season.
   Anton Walkes has joined Portsmouth on loan until the end of the season..
   Spurs are reported to have agreed a GBP25 million fee with Paris Saint Germain for Lucas Moura, with the player due in London to complete his medical soon.  Chelsea are still said to be interested in buying Fernando Llorente.

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   The FA Cup Fourth Round replay at hoe to Newport County is provisionally set for Wednesday 7th February with a 19.45 kick off..

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   Tottenham drew 1-1 with Newport County at Rodney Parade in the FA Cup Fourth Round this evening.  Click here for a match report.

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   Spurs are reported to have agreed terms with Paris Saint Germain's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura, while they have made a GBP21 million bid for the French club's Argentinian striker Javier Pastore.  Real Madrid are said to be ready to "raid" Tottenham for Harry Kane in the summer and are alleged to have made an approach to Spurs for manager Mauricio Pochettino, following Zinedine Zidane's poor run of results.
   Tottenham Under-19s' FA Youth Cup Fifth Round tie against Chelsea will be played at Stevenage's ground on Tuesday 13th February with a 7.00 kick off.
   For a preview of the FA Cup tie at Newport County tomorrow, click here.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Christian Eriksen and Hugo Lloris are recovering from the flu, but may not be risked at Newport County on Saturday.  Danny Rose (knee), Serge Aurier (calf), Erik Lamela (gluteus maximus), Toby Alderweireld (hamstring), Harry Winks (ankle) and are all likely to be out of the game at Rodney Parade.
   Tottenham's Under-23s drew 3-3 with Benfica in a re-arranged game in the Premier League International Cup, after last night's scheduled game at Stevenage FC was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.  Spurs' goals were scored by Shilow Tracey, Jack Roles and Anton Walkes.
   Paris Saint Germain midfielder Lucas Moura is apparently in London with reports that he has been shown around Hotspur Way as he negotiates his deal to come to play for Spurs.  The club are also looking at 20 year old Napoli defensive midfielder Amadou Diawara.

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   The following Spurs fixtures have been moved in March and early April for live TV coverage.
AFC Bournemouth  (away)  will now be played on Sunday 11th March with a 16.00 kick off (Sky Sports)
Newcastle United  (home)  will now be played on Friday 16th March with a 20.00 kick off (Sky Sports)
AFC Bournemouth  (away)  will now be played on Sunday 1st April with a 16.00 kick off (Sky Sports)
Matches are still subject to re-arrangement depending on progress in Cup competitions.
   Former Spurs striker Teddy Sheringham has been sacked as Head Coach of Indian Super League side ATK.

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   Tottenham have moved up one place in the Deloitte Rich List to 11th with a revenue of GBP305.6 million for 2016-17
   Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon has left Everton to sign for Burnley for an undisclosed fee.
   Spurs are looking at Ajax striker David Neres as an alternative to Bordeaux forward Malcom, while, also in Holland, Feyenoord are keen to sign Michel Vorm.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Chris Powell has been appointed as the new Southend United manager ...  Dan Micchiche has been appointed as the new boss at MK Dons  ...

   Harry Kane has been voted as the England national team Player of 2017.
   Real Madrid are putting GBP200 million aside to sign Harry Kane, new Bordeaux manager Gus Poyet is not letting Malcom leave in January and Spurs are allegedly in talks to bring Paris Saint Germain's Brazilian winger Lucas Moura to Wembley.
   Development squad striker Ryan Loft has gone on loan to Exeter City until the end of the season.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Pep Clotet has lost his job as Oxford United manager  ...  

   Tottenham drew 1-1 with Southampton at St. Mary's this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.
   Spurs are being linked with a loan move for Atletico Madrid striker Kevin Gameiro should he not be sold by the La Liga club in the transfer window..

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   OTHER NEWS ... Watford were busy today sacking manager Marco Silva (blaming Everton for their unwanted approach for him before they appointed Sam Allardyce) and quickly appointed Javi Gracia as their new boss ...

   Tottenham's Under-18 side won 6-3 this morning away to Brighton & Hove Albion.  The goals were scored by Phoenix Patterson 3, Reo Griffiths 2 and Rodel Richards.
   Former Spurs players Gustavo Poyet and Mauricio Taricco have taken over as Head Coach and his assistant.

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   OTHER NEWS ...  MK Dons manager Robbie Nielson was sacked tonight  ...  

   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Toby Alderweireld may be fit for the FA Cup tie at Newport County next week, but will miss the trip to Southampton, as may Hugo Lloris who has been ill.  Harry Winks' ankle injury rules him out of the match too, along with Danny Rose's knee problem.
   For a preview of the Southampton game, click here.
   Spurs are reportedly in pole position to sign Bordeaux midfielder Malcom after Arsenal pulled out of the deal and also favourites to get Lucas Moura from Paris Saint Germain after Manchester United lost interest.
   Cameron Carter-Vickers has gone out on loan to Ipswich Town until the end of the season.

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   Chelsea are interested in signing Fernando Llorente after missing out on him in the summer.

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   The first team squad have returned home from their warm weather training break in Barcelona.
   Spurs are being linked with 21 year old Real Betis midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who would cosy GBP13.5 million.  There is also interest reported in Blackburn Rovers 17 year old midfielder Callum Wright and former loanee Espanyol keeper Pau Lopez.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Graham Westley has been appointed as Barnet Head Coach, with Mark McGhee moving into a Head of Technical role ... 

   Spurs Youth won 3-0 away at Bournemouth in the FA Youth Cup Fourth Round tonight with a double from Reo Griffiths and a goal from Rayan Clarke seeing them into the Fifth Round.
   Spurs are being linked with Kwang-Song Han - a 19 year old striker from Cagliari, who is on loan at Perugia this season.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Arsenal's defensive frailty has been slammed by Arsene Wenger as not seeing enough of Holding in the box  ... 

   Marcus Edwards has left the club to join Norwich City on loan until the end of the season.
   Cameron Carter-Vickers has returned from his loan spell at Sheffield United.
   Tottenham's Under-23s lost 1-2 to Everton at Hotspur Way this afternoon.  The spurs goal was scored by Jack Roles.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Paul Lambert has been named as the new manager of Stoke City ... Ryan Giggs is the new Wales boss  ...  Chris Lucketti has left his post as Bury manager  ...

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Paris Saint Germain's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Moura thinks Manchester United are going to get relegated at the end of this season, as he responded to rumours of their interest in him by saying "Unfortunately, it's the end for me in Paris. I like the English championship."... 

   Tottenham's first team squad have flown to Barcelona for a mid-season training camp.
   Spurs are reported to be favourites to sign Stevenage's 18 year old centre back Ben Wilmott, with another 18 year old Sikou Niakate of Ligue 2 Valenciennes also being watched.

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   Tottenham beat Everton 4-0 at Wembley tonight.  For a match report, click here.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Toby Alderweireld (hamstring), Danny Rose (knee) and Harry Winks (ankle) are all unavailable for the match against Everton on Saturday.
   EVERTON TEAM NEWS : - The visitors will be without Michael Keane (foot), Leighton Baines (calf), Maarten Stekelenburg (groin), Ramiro Funes Mori (cartilage) and Seamus Coleman (broken leg) for tomorrow's visit to Wembley.
   For a preview of the match with Everton tomorrow, click here.
   Harry Kane won the Premier League Player of the Month award for December to equal Steven Gerrard's record of five wins.
   Spurs are said to have dropped out of the chase for Bordeaux winger Malcom, but retain an interest in Aston Villa youngster Andre Green.  21 year old midfielder Nadiem Amiri of Hoffenheim is allegedly being watched by Spurs
   Former Spurs midfielder Alex Pritchard has left Norwich City to join Huddersfield Town on a three and a half year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Arsene Wenger has launched an attack on modern architecture when he stated that "nothing's concrete" as he tried to change the subject when asked about any potential offers for Alexis Sanchez ... 

   Tottenham's Fourth Round FA Cup tie away to Newport County will be played on Saturday 27th January with a 17.30 kick off to allow live coverage of the match on BT Sport 2.
   NFL side Seattle Seahawks will take on the Oakland Raiders at the new Spurs stadium on 14th October.
   Spurs are reported as having asked Paris Saint Germain about the loan of Lucas Moura for the rest of the season, while the club are among a possee of Premier League sides chasing Stevenage central defender Ben Wilmot.

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   Bill and Darkie Nicholson's ashes have been reinterred below the new pitch at the new Spurs stadium.
   Tottenham Under-18s beat Liverpool in the quarter finals of the Under-18 Premier League Cup at Hotspur Way this morning.  The Tottenham goals came from Reo Griffiths, Rodel Richards 2 and Dilan Markanday.
   Spurs are seemingly favourites to sign Andre Gomes from Barcelona after it looks as though the Nou Camp club are set to let him leave.  Tottenham and Arsenal are both interested in Norwich City's 21 year old attacking midfielder James Maddison.
   Former Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has had to retire from the Dakar Rally in Peru after suffering a back injury.

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   Georges-Kevin Nkoudou has joined Burnley on loan until the end of the season.
   Christian Eriksen has won the Danish Footballer of the Year award for the fourth time.
   As the transfer window rumours gather pace Spurs are linked with 26 year old Mali and FC Porto striker Moussa Marega who might cost GBP35 million, while Tottenham will challenge Everton for the signing of Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton, although there is no indication that the Championship club might want to let go of him.  Development squad striker Ryan Loft is reported to be on loan at Exeter City, but it is not known if this is for a loan or a permanent deal. 

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   Tottenham have been drawn away to Newport County in the FA Cup Fourth round, with the game to be played on the weekend of 26th to 29th January.
   The transfer rumours today surround moves for Glasgow Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, Barcelona midfielders Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez, 18 year old Coventry City midfielder Tom Bayliss, Anderlecht's 26 year old forward Lukasz Teodorczyk and 18 year old AA Gent attacking midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze.  Manchester UNited are not keen on paying GBP50 million for Danny Rose.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Aitor Karanka has been appointed as the new manager of Nottingham Forest ... 

   Tottenham beat AFC Wimbledon 3-0 at home in the FA Cup Third round this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.
   Today's transfer rumours are mainly about Fulham full back Ryan Sessignon and Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes.

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   Spurs Under-18s drew 4-4 with Leicester City in the Premier Academy League at Hotspur Way this morning.  The goals came from an own goal, Dilan Marakanday, Rodel Richards and Patterson Phoenix.
   Tottenham are reported to be ready to accept offers of GBP30 million for Moussa Sissoko, with Arsenal interested in the French international midfielder, while Sky Sports report that Internazionale and AC Milan are both interested in signing Mousa Dembele.  Liverpool are interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez, but Tottenham may be set to beat them to the transfer of the Algerian.  Manchester United are said to be ready to challenge Real Madrid for the signing of Harry Kane, while Spurs are supposed rivals with United to sign Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes.

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   OTHER NEWS ... Mark Hughes was sacked by Stoke City as their manager after his side was knocked out of the FA Cup by League Two Coventry City ... 

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   Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to West Ham United London tonight.  Click here for a match report.

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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs will be without Danny Rose (knee) and Toby Alderweireld (hamstring), while Mousa Dembele faces a late test on his hip injury.
   For a preview of the game with West Ham United London, click here.
   Spurs Under-23s lost 1-6 to Leicester City away tonight in the Premier League 2.  Keanan Bennetts scored the Tottenham goal, but George Marsh and Oliver Skipp were both shown red cards.

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   Tottenham beat Swansea City 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium tonight.  Click here for a match report.

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   HAPPY NEW YEAR AND COYS ! 
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Harry Kane hopes to have overcome his heavy cold to be able to play against Swansea City, but Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) is still not available.  Victor Wanyama may be playing some part of the game after returning to full training after a long lay-off with a knee injury.
   SWANSEA CITY TEAM NEWS : -  Former Spurs defender Kyle Naughton misses the match against his old team after picking up a three match ban for stamping, while Tammy Abraham (stomach) and Wilfried Bony (hamstring) are both doubtful for the game.  Swansea will also be without Ki Sung-Yueng (calf), Leon Britton (calf) and Kyle Bartley (knee).
   For a preview of the Swansea City match, click here.
   Reports claim that Lionel Messi says he wants Dele Alli to join him at Barcelona, so a deal must be in the offing, but then Cristiano Ronaldo has told Real Madrid bosses that he want Karim Benzema out of the team and Harry Kane in.  Looks like some people got Football Manager for Christmas.  .

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