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 February 2018

This page gives you a diary of events as they have happened at the club. 
News of current and former players will be included, as well as any other Spurs related story, rumour or innuendo.

The MEHSTG spin story is our own unique take on some of the big breaking stories of the day ... with our 
"spin" (and little truth) attached to it !!  There are also "no spin" stories, which are strange but true !! 
You couldn't make them up !!

 

Wednesday 28.02.18
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Tuesday 27.02.18
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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Our Belgian central defensive partnership of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld will be missing for the game against Rochdale tomorrow.  With Mauricio Pochettino shuffling his squad there will be changes, but the rest of the squad are up for consideration for the match..
   For a preview of the Rochdale FA Cup replay, click here.
   The following games in April have been moved for live TV coverage
Manchester City (home) on Saturday 14th April will now kick off at 19.45 (Sky Sports TV)
Brighton & Hove Albion (away) will now be played on Friday 20th April kick off at 20.00 (Sky Sports TV)
Watford (home) will now be played on Monday 30th April kick off at 20.00 (Sky Sports TV)


   OTHER NEWS ... Steve Evans has resigned as manager of Mansfield Town ... 

Monday 26.02.18
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   Tottenham may have to play their first three home games away form the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if it is not finished for the start of the 2018-19 season.


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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Jack Wilshere posted a message on Instagram that lamented two goals that should not have been allowed and that one of the Manchester City players should have been sent off before going on to read "Thanks to all the Gooners for your support and trust me we feel the same but we need to stick together."  For his answer, you only had to see the empty red seats in the Arsenal section 20 minutes from the end of Sunday's League Cup final ... 
   MEHSTG's no-spin story 2 ... Arsene Wenger was man enough to admit that towards the end of the Cup Final, he had an exchange with the fourth official.  "When I said why don't you give more time ?,  he told me, 'Why do you want more time?'"

Sunday 25.02.18
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   Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.
   Spurs are said to be negotiating a GBP10 million deal for Sheffield United's 20 year old winger David Brooks.  .


   OTHER NEWS ... Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-0 in the League Cup final today ... 

Saturday 24.02.18
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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Toby Alderweireld will miss the game with a knock and Jan Vertonghen is doubtful with an ankle injury.
   Spurs Under-18s beat Reading 4-0 at Hotspur Way this morning.  Tottenham's goals were scored by Jneil Bennett and a hat-trick from Reo Griffiths.


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Friday 23.02.18
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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -   Toby Alderweireld suffered a leg injury in training and will have a late fitness test, while Lucas Moura is expected to start against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
   Spurs may be forced into selling Toby Alderweireld this summer as he has not yet signed a new deal and he is available through a contract condition to leave for GBP25 million in the summer of 2019.  Tottenham are said to be watching Anthony Martial's situation at Manchester United, as he is stalling on putting pen to paper on a new deal at Old Trafford.


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   MEHSTG's no-spin story ... Sol Campbell has claimed he is one of the greatest minds in football today ... 

Thursday 22.02.18
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   With contract talks with Toby Alderweireld said to be breaking down, the Daily Mirror claims Spurs are willing to sell the Belgian defender in the summer, while adidas are reported to be funding a Real Madrid bid for Harry Kane and Manchester City are considering a GBP200 million offer for the Tottenham striker at the end of the season.


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Wednesday 21.02.18
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   Spurs Youth side beat Monaco 3-1 on penalties after the UEFA Youth Cup Round of 16 match finished 1-1 at 90 minutes, with Keanan Bennetts scoring Tottenham's goal at Stevenage FC today.  The Under-19s will now be at home to FC Porto in the quarter final.
   Tottenham are interested in Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, even though the Frenchman said he would rather join Arsenal because of Arsene Wenger.  .


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Tuesday 20.02.18
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   The FA Cup Fifth Round replay against Rochdale will take place on Wednesday 28th February with a 19.45 kick off.
   Tottenham are reportedly ready to rekindle their interest in 20 year old Napoli midfielder Amadou Diawara and will confidently look to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace for GBP50 million.  With Tottenham's former Head of Recruitment now at RB Leipzig, Paul Mitchell is mooted to be behind a rumour to take young striker Reo Griffiths to the Bundesliga club.  .


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   MEHSTG's spin story ... Surprisingly, West Ham United London have been charged by the FA with ANTI-Doping offences ... 

Monday 19.02.18
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   Spurs are once again linked with a move for GBP50 million rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, with Chelsea going head-to-head with Tottenham for the Ivory Coast international.


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Sunday 18.02.18
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   Tottenham drew 2-2 at Rochdale this afternoon in the FA Cup Fifth Round.  Click here for a match report..
   As a result of the drawn game, the Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace will now take place on Sunday 25th February with the kick off at Noon .
   Spurs and Arsenal are looking at a summer move for 18 year old Stevenage centre half Ben Wilmot.


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Saturday 17.02.18
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   Should Tottenham beat Rochdale tomorrow in the FA Cup, their opponents in the Sixth Round would be Swansea City or Sheffield Wednesday away..
   For a preview of tomorrow's FA Cup tie at Rochdale, click here.
   Tottenham's Under-18s beat Arsenal 4-1 at Hotspur Way this morning in the semi-final of the U18 Premier League Cup.  Seeing Spurs through were goals from Christian Maghoma and a hat-trick from Reo Grifftihs.
   Former Spurs midfielder Simon Dawkins has been released by San Jose Earthquakes by mutual consent.
   The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool are concerned about Emre Can's future at the club and are looking at Victor Wanyama as a replacement, while Spurs and Manchester United are said to be keen on Nice and Ivory Coast midfielder Jean Seri.


   OTHER NEWS ... Fleetwood Town have parted company with their manager Uwe Rosler ... 

Friday 16.02.18
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   Tottenham's Under-23s drew 2-2 away at Swansea City night with Kazaiah Sterling scoring twice - one of them from the penalty spot.


   OTHER NEWS ... Barnsley have appointed Jose Morais as their new manager ... 

Thursday 15.02.18
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   Tottenham are reported to be looking to activate their option to extend Erik Lamela's contract by one year, with recent interest from Internazionale being mooted.
   Most of the rumours today centre around defender Toby Alderweireld, whose reported demands of GBP150,000 have caused talks on a new deal to stall, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid watching the Belgian international's situation very closely.  Spurs and West ham United London have been alerted to the availability of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, who looks likely to be sold in the summer, while Bordeaux attacking midfielder Malcom has said he will be allowed to leave the Ligue 1 club in June, with Spurs and Arsenal supposedly leading the chase for the 20 year old Brazilian.


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Wednesday 14.02.18
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   Rumours in the media reckon Spurs are ready to offer Mauricio Pochettino a new and improved contract to keep him at the club amidst reports that Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain are keen to install him as their new manager.
   Tottenham are reported to be interested in Toulouse defender Issa Diop, with the 21 year old attracting interest from a number of other clubs across Europe.  PSV Eindhoven's 20 year old winger Steven Bergwijn is being watched by Spurs and Everton, as well as clubs from other major footballing countries.  18 year old Ajax forward Justin Kluivert has said he would be keen on a move to Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea or Spurs.  Internazionale are interested in Erik Lamela and Manchester United are keen on signing Toby Alderweireld in the summer.


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Tuesday 13.02.18
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   Tottenham drew 2-2 against Juventus in the Allianz Stadium in the Champions League tonight.  For a match report, click here.
   Following his clash of heads with Gary Cahill in a match at Chelsea in January 2017, Ryan Mason has had to retire from playing football at the age of 26.  Our best wishes for the future to the Enfield Davids from all at MEHSTG.
   Spurs' Youth team lost 0-2 at Stevenage FC tonight in the FA Youth Cup Fifth Round.


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Monday 12.02.18
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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Toby Alderweireld has not travelled with the squad to Turin for the Champions League game with Juventus, as the club do not wish to risk his injury being aggravated.  The rest of the squad are all available for the match.
   For a preview of the first leg Champions League tie at Juventus, click here.
   Tottenham's Under-23s drew 2-2 away against West Ham United London at Dagenham & Redbridge FC in the Premier League 2 tonight, with goals from Keanan Bennetts and Shilow Tracey.


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Sunday 11.02.18
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   Young Deportivo La Coruna striker Pinchi, is interesting Spurs, with the 22 year old possibly available for just GBP 270,000.


   OTHER NEWS ... Simon Grayson was appointed as the new manager of Bradford City today ... Grimsby Town sacked manager Russell Slade today  ...

Saturday 10.02.18
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   Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 at home this afternoon. For a match report, click here.


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Friday 09.02.18
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   Spurs Youth will face Monaco in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Youth Cup and should they progress to the quarter finals, they will face FC Porto or Salzburg.


   OTHER NEWS ... Shaun Derry was sacked by Cambridge United today ... 

Thursday 08.02.18
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   Mauricio Pochettino has complained to the FA about the condition of Rochdale's pitch at Spotland ahead of Tottenham's Fifth Round FA Cup tie there, saying it is not safe for anyone to play football on.
   Former Spurs central defender Steven Caulker has signed for Dundee after being released by QPR in December.
   Spurs are reported in the Daily Mail to be interested in Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure and will make a transfer move for him in the summer.


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Wednesday 07.02.18
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   Tottenham beat Newport County 2-0 in the FA Cup Fourth Round replay at home tonight.  For a match report click here.
   Spurs will now play Rochdale away in the Fifth Round on Sunday 18th February with a 16.00 kick off.


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Tuesday 06.02.18
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   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Both Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose are back in the Spurs squad to face Newport County in tomorrow's FA Cup Fourth Round replay at Wembley, but Lucas Moura is not eligible to play after he failed to sign before the first meeting at Rodney Parade.
   For a preview of the Newport County FA Cup replay, click here.
   The winners of tomorrow night's replay will be away at Rochdale, who beat Millwall 1-0 in their Fourth Round replay tonight.
   Former Spurs defender Jamie Clapham has left Barnsley to take over the post of first team coach at Leeds United.
   RB Leipzig have appointed former Tottenham Head of Recruitment Paul Mitchell in a similar position at the Bundesliga club.
   Tottenham are looking at Ausburg left back Phillipp Max, the 24 year old who has created 10 goals this season and is rated at 30 million Euros.  .


   OTHER NEWS ... Paul Heckingbottom has left his post as Barnsley manager to take the Head Coach role at Leeds United ... 


   MEHSTG's spin story ... West Ham United London are to sign former Manchester United full back Patrice Evra, who was without a club after leaving Marseille, where he kicked one of the club's own fans before a match at Vitoria Guimaraese.  The Irons hope that with the fans being so far away, the veteran will not have the legs to reach them should it all kick off ... 

Monday 05.02.18
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   Tottenham's Under-23s beat Liverpool 1-0 at Stevenage FC tonight, with the winning goal scored by Jack Roles, with the Reds having two players (one of them Adam Lallana for strangling George Marsh) being dismissed in the second half.


   OTHER NEWS ...  Leeds sacked their manager Thomas Christensen today  ...  Stuart McCall was sacked from his post as manager of Bradford City today  ...

Sunday 04.02.18
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   Tottenham drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield this evening.  For a match report, click here.
   Harry Kane scored Tottenham's second goal to record his 100th Premier League goal.
   Spurs are reported to be ready to move for SV Hamburg striker Jann-Fiete Arp in the summer as well as Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic.


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Saturday 03.02.18
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   For a preview of tomorrow's game at Liverpool, click here.
   Tottenham Under-18s drew 1-1 with Southampton at Hotspur Way this morning, with the goal scored by Reo Griffiths from the penalty spot.
   The Spanish press are claiming that Spurs will be willing to sell Harry Kane to Real Madrid for 200 million Euros (GBP176 million) if the deal is done without fuss, but this would seem to be less than Daniel Levy has said previously that clubs would have to pay for the England captain.


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Friday 02.02.18
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   Tottenham have omitted Juan Foyth and Georges-Kevin Nkoudou from their Champions League squad and included Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura.
   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Toby Alderweireld is not yet match fit and Danny Rose might not be able to play at Liverpool on Sunday, while Harry Winks and Serge Aurier have returned to training and could be included in the squad to travel to Anfield.
   Spurs are reported in the London Evening Standard to be set to make summer transfer window moves for Fulham left back Ryan Sessignon and Norwich City midfielder James Maddison.


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Thursday 01.02.18
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   Not a lot of substance to the news today, with the majority being about the reaction to the team's exciting performance against Manchester United last night.


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   MEHSTG's spin story ... West Ham United London have launched an investigation to an outsider's comments that the club have been told to stop signing crap players.  The source said when these crap players are in the team they "cause mayhem" ... 

 

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