Bayer Leverkusen having drawn with CSKA Moscow, Tottenham needed a draw to have any hope of qualifying for the knock-out but a draw was more than they could manage as they were beaten by Monaco 2goals to one. A couple of defensive errors and bad play saw Tottenham crash out of the UEFA Champions league on Tuesdays night following the qualification of English Champions Leicester City in same competition. Prior to the game Monaco had lost just once at Stade Louis II in as many as 23 games but notwithstanding, Tottenham started the game in a … [Read more...]
Tottenham die-hard player not happy after defeat
Tottenham crashed out of the Champions league following a defeat at Stade Louis as they were beaten 2:1 by Monaco. It was a sad night for Spurs and Harry Kane who also got his name on the scoresheet was clearly unhappy as he spoke to press after the game: “We got ourselves back in the game at 1-1 and it was schoolboy to concede straight after that. “We had to try to grind out a win because we were not great tonight - the second goal took the stuffing out of us. I just don’t think on the day we were good enough. “I’m gutted, we wanted to go … [Read more...]
No big signings. No Europe
Tottenham needed at least a point from their game with Monaco on Tuesday but instead fell to a 2:1 defeat. The result means they can't take the second spot even if they win their game against CSKA Moscow at Wembley next month. Spurs had started the game on a bright note and could have been ahead on 6th minute but Son Heung-min could only direct the ball out wide. Lloris had a good match and made some superb saves. Starting with a Falcao low spot kick which looked destined for the back of the net before Lloris dived to stop it. Lloris … [Read more...]
Tottenham Probable Line-up Vs Monaco
Tottenham starting eleven Vs Monaco. A resurgent Tottenham turned the tides and came back from losing 2-1 to winning 3-2 in 5 minutes, to keep the tempo going and maybe extend their non losing form in the premier league to outside the league, they would need to have the notch that same spirit at the ancestral Wembley stadium, a champions league home stadium that has not been as benevolent to Tottenham as White Hart Lane. Tottenham only have four poins from four group games,and failure to grab a three-point will see them eliminated if Beryern … [Read more...]
Like Sir Alex like Pochettino
Like Sir Alex like Pochettino Sir Alex made the premiership goodbye since 2013 and Manchester United has been reeling ever since, they have struggled to positions of 7th under Moyes, 4th and 5th under Louis Van Gaal and are presently in 6th under Jose Mourinho, but on Saturday the 19th of November a scenario very reminiscent of United under Ferguson unfolded before our eyes at White Hart Lane as Tottenham came back from a 2-1 deficit with over 75 minutes gone to win the game 3-2 in extra time to end their 4 match run without a win. Daniel Levy … [Read more...]
Pochettino Reveals Why Tottenham Cannot Compete With Arsenal
Ahead of Sunday’s encounter with rivals Arsenal, manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed why it is hard for Tottenham to compete financially with top clubs in the premiership. Unlike Arsenal who spent about 80 million pounds bringing in Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi, Tottenham had to sell the likes of Ryan Mason, Nacer Chadli and Alex Pritchard to fund the purchase of Moussa Sissoko and Vincent Janssen and Pochettino has revealed that due to the new stadium built, Spurs will find it hard to compete financially. According to express.co.uk … [Read more...]
Tottenham Star Midfeilder A Serious Doubt For Arsenal Match
Tottenham Hotspur suffered more despair on Wednesday night as midfielder Mousa Dembele suffered an injury in the 1-0 loss to Bayern Leverkusen in the Champions League. During the match at Wembley, the midfielder had to be taken off before the end of the first half after twisting his ankle and is now a doubt to face Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday. The start to the season for Dembele has been a frustrating one largely due to injuries and suspension and it now seems the Belgian could be out of action for some time. During the … [Read more...]
Eric Dier Blames Exploit At Euro 2016 For His Poor Start To The Season
Tottenham midfielder, Eric Dier feels his exploits at Euro 2016 is the reason for his poor start to the season. The signing of Victor Wanyama from Southamption has seen competition for places in the midfield become tougher and with an injury earlier on in the season Dier has found it hard to reach the heights of last season. Dier played at center back in their last premiership encounter against Bournemouth and was captain of Tottenham for the first time against Liverpool in the EFL cup but he is not happy with his start to the season. In an … [Read more...]
FA Charges Sissoko For Elbow On Harry Arter
Tottenham’s and France international midfielder Moussa Sissoko has been charged by the Football Association for an elbow on Bournemouth’s Harry Arter. Sissoko caught Arter in the face with his right elbow just eight minutes after being introduced in the second half after both midfielder contested for a loose ball in Spurs’ goalless draw with Bournemouth. Referee Craig Pawson and his assistants missed the incident at the time which led the FA to review the incident, and have now charged Sissoko for violent conduct, and he has until 6pm on … [Read more...]
Tottenham Held By Bournemouth In A Feisty Goalless Draw
Tottenham blew their chance to go top of the Premier League table after being held to a goalless draw against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. In an early exchange that saw Tottenham carve out the first chance of the game when Artur Boruc who was in goal for Bournemouth misplaced a pass which Dele Alli latched on to and placed a waited pass to Son Heung-Min, but he was flagged in an offside position. A host of yellow cards were issued in the closing 15 minutes of an intense first half as Erik Lamela and Moussa Sissoko were both lucky not … [Read more...]
Son Shines As Tottenham Beat CSKA Moscow
Tottenham Son Heung-min strike was enough to boost Spurs chances of qualifying from Champions League Group E as they beat CSKA Moscow. Spurs dominated possession in the newly-built CSKA Arena but struggled to break down their resilient opponents until Son struck late on to seal an invaluable three points. The victory lifts Mauricio Pochettino’s men up to second in Group E and only a point behind leaders Monaco, who drew 1-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen. Much of the talk in the build-up to this contest surrounded Harry Kane’s return from … [Read more...]