Re: The Official Tottenham Hotspur Thread

[Busby Babe]

....but, but Demba Ba doesn't even know what a geordie is .

On a side note, doesn't his name just roll of the tongue... Demba Ba.

[Vyey]

....but, but Demba Ba doesn't even know what a geordie is .

On a side note, doesn't his name just roll of the tongue... Demba Ba.

I still like Lualua more, be it Kazenga or Lomana

[Sina]

Chimp missing from London Zoo! Looks somewhat like this



@daffy_gooner

[nh01]

24 games in and spurs still going strong! Tough month of fixtures coming up but once thats settled champions league here we come! Finishing above chelsea and arsenal will be great

[El Chelsea Fuerte]

:lol!:

[Moddaws]

That was in the stoke game was mocking Shawcross

[nh01]

Great victory by the mighty spurs! Demba Ba who? Mighty midfield and Adebayor demolished the newcastle resistance!

Looking forward to the newcastle fans response

[Adit]

One more spurs fan

Pride of london

[El Chelsea Fuerte]

Pride of london

That's like saying Atletico are the pride of Madrid

[nh01]

Pride of london

That's like saying Atletico are the pride of Madrid

Sorry mate cant hear you from 5th place?

[fatman123]

Pride of london

That's like saying Atletico are the pride of Madrid

Sorry mate cant hear you from 5th place?

nayf

[El Chelsea Fuerte]

Pride of london

That's like saying Atletico are the pride of Madrid

Sorry mate cant hear you from 5th place?

You're sixth in the all-time FA Premier League Table

[S]

Why Jose Mourinho tops Tottenham's shortlist to replace Harry Redknapp



Redknapp, 64, is the overwhelming favourite to replace Fabio Capello as England manager - most probably at the end of the season - and has described leading the Three Lions as his "dream" job.

Spurs are bracing themselves for an approach from the FA for Redknapp and, while doing everything in their power to persuade him to stay, will not stand in his way should he want the England role.

The Londoners, currently third in the Premier League and looking very likely to qualify for next season’s Champions League, have been considering alternatives to Redknapp since the summer of 2010, when he became hot favourite to take over from Capello following England’s disastrous World Cup campaign.

In an ideal world, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would want a ‘big name’ manager to continue the stunning work performed by Redknapp, who took over from Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane in October 2008 with the club bottom of the league.

Spurs, given their league position, financial clout and the quality of their squad, will be considered an attractive proposition for any manager. A new boss would also begin work in the club's new state-of-the-art training centre, which will be ready for the start of pre-season training ahead of next season.

Jose Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, would be Tottenham’s first choice should he become available amid reports the Portuguese wants to leave the Spanish giants in the summer and return to English football.

It would not be the first time Spurs have tried to appoint Mourinho as their manager having held talks with the former Chelsea boss the day after he was sacked by Blues owner Roman Abramovich in September 2008.

Mourinho, a controversial figure but a man with an unquestionable record in management, ticks all the boxes as Spurs look for a figure who can ensure that their elevation into Europe’s elite is not short-lived.

The club’s two main criteria in their next appointment are Premier League experience and a proven track record, after having their fingers burned by the appointments of Jacques Santini in 2004 and Juande Ramos three years later.

Levy is also adamant that he will appoint a fluent English speaker in light of the problems with the aforementioned duo, while club officials are conscious of maintaining the equilibrium in the squad.

The Tottenham players are huge fans of Redknapp’s man-management style and therefore Spurs will look towards a squad-building manager who unites the players, rather than a strict disciplinarian like Rafael Benitez who could damage morale with his standoffish approach.

Mourinho, 49, fits the bill for Tottenham as they attempt to build a squad to challenge for the Premier League before moving into a new 60,000-seater stadium, scheduled for the start of the 2015-16 season.

Compensation and wages would be a problem in landing Mourinho, not to mention interest from other clubs and the possibility that he could yet win the political battle at the Santiago Bernabeu and stay with Madrid.

But Spurs have made their intentions clear and are determined to land the best possible replacement if Redknapp leaves.

Last summer, expecting Redknapp to replace Capello after Euro 2012, they sounded out another former Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti.

The Italian, who was sacked by Chelsea in May, expressed his interest in the job but has since been named manager of Paris Saint-Germain, ruling out a return to the Premier League in the short-term.

Guus Hiddink is another option who holds strong favour in the Tottenham boardroom but the Dutchman has been strongly linked with a return to Holland, while there are concerns over his level of commitment having repeatedly turned down high profile club jobs in favour of international management.

The Everton manager, David Moyes, is considered a ‘safe’ option and has been in the club’s thoughts for the last two years. The feeling is that the Scot, much like Redknapp, is a shrewd operator in the transfer market and is able to get the most out of his squad of players.

Moyes, who has transformed Everton into consistent top-six challengers on a shoestring budget since taking the reins at Goodison Park in 2002, believes he deserves a chance at a club where he will have the resources to challenge for honours.

But the 48-year-old’s negative tactics are a concern and he may not be the big name manager to convince the likes of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale to stay at White Hart Lane.

Up-and-coming managers such as Brendan Rodgers at Swansea and Paul Lambert at Norwich are admired but lack the experience and pedigree for the Tottenham job. How would they handle the big names? How tactically astute are they to win tight matches? How do we know they aren’t just this year’s version of Owen Coyle?

Likewise, Tim Sherwood is held in high esteem within White Hart Lane - especially by Redknapp - but the former Spurs captain himself accepts that he is not ready for management.

Sherwood is currently technical co-ordinator at the club and primarily responsible for the development of youth players. While Redknapp would expect to take the like of Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond with him to England, Sherwood is expected to stay at Tottenham before eventually taking a step into management.

[nh01]

I highly doubt we will get Mourinho. His wages are way to high, and he will want to spend big on some big signings

[Moddaws]

David Moyes nailed on

[fatman123]

I highly doubt we will get Mourinho. His wages are way to high, and he will want to spend big on some big signings

shutup sven!
reason you will not get the special one is because he is a champion and spuds are not

[nh01]

And because we dont have a billion dollar russian throwing money at everything!

[Kick]

Just like spurs though, aiming waaaaaaay to high.

[S]

I highly doubt we will get Mourinho. His wages are way to high, and he will want to spend big on some big signings

shutup sven!
reason you will not get the special one is because he is a champion and spuds are not

Looks like Somebody is feeling very insecure

[guest7]

Pride of london

That's like saying Atletico are the pride of Madrid

Sorry mate cant hear you from 5th place?

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Spurs - The Pride of London

[nh01]

Pride of London

[nh01]

Keep hearing/seeing rumours about spurs signing Hazard. Any real truth in it? Would be a great talent but would we pay the 30mil price tag

[guest7]

Keep hearing/seeing rumours about spurs signing Hazard. Any real truth in it? Would be a great talent but would we pay the 30mil price tag

Father confirmed the interest is real and that Eden is interested.

He is yours!

[nh01]

Keep hearing/seeing rumours about spurs signing Hazard. Any real truth in it? Would be a great talent but would we pay the 30mil price tag

Father confirmed the interest is real and that Eden is interested.

He is yours!

Would only cost us like our whole bench to afford him! lol

[MJ]

How has this thread gone through a two-week drought? I thought we had a handful of Spuds.

[CBarca]

I didn't even know this existed. I was gonna make a thread for Spurs lol

I will start to contribute more to this thread, anyhow

Come on you Spurs!

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