Tag Archives: football
On encountering racism at White Hart Lane
UPDATE: The club have emailed to say they’ve identified the guy and will be ‘dealing with it’ on Sunday. I’ve been going to White Hart Lane regularly ever since I’ve been able to afford it. These days that stretches to roughly a match every month, always with my Dad. League games, cup games, European games. I […]
Why Spurs shouldn’t pick over West Ham’s corpse
With West Ham staring Championship football in the face, the transfer rumours have already started swirling. Where are the Irons’ best players going to be turning out next season? With crushing inevitability, Spurs appear top of the list of destinations. But with a relatively settled squad and the need to keep wages in check, there’s […]
Redknapp, it’s time to take some blame
Two points from eight games. Heard that one before? It’s the message Harry Redknapp intones every time someone deigns to mention a slip in form at Spurs. It’s the measly return the club had managed before Redknapp upped sticks from the south coast and gave Tottenham the impetus to recover strongly and go on to […]
Spurs’ Madrid Champions League nightmare: no shame, but plenty of blame
As Crouch’s legs flailed towards Marcelo, it was obvious what was coming next. As the Madrid player pumped his fists in glee, the lanky striker saw red for a second reckless challenge. And with it, Spurs’ Champions League dreams continued to die a death. In many ways, Crouch’s sending off was reminiscent of Rafael Van […]
Redknapp heads for England job, so who should replace him at Spurs?
And so to international week. The tiresome chatter surrounding John Terry’s resumption of the England capacity has already dominated headlines, while next week’s games against Wales and Ghana will provide the usual limited entertainment and lacklustre performances before league and European hostilities resume. But there’s no escaping the fact that Terry’s reappointment opens up valid […]
Why Tottenham mustn’t take the fifth
Europa League. Two words that instil dread in fans, players and managers alike. A tournament successfully devalued by the suits at UEFA, which requires a minimum of 18 games just to reach the final. Another half a league season of matches against sides who mostly, understandably, can’t be arsed to turn up. A tournament that […]
Sandro’s the man, so it’s time to say goodbye to Wilson
Wednesday 9 March 2011, White Hart Lane, Spurs v AC Milan. 90 minutes of chewing off my cuticles, watching a goalkeeper who still seems intent on causing heart palpitations and a referee seemingly unable to understand that just because Peter Crouch is tall, doesn’t mean he’s always fouling his marker. But if one thing really […]
You snood, you lose
One of my earliest footballing memories is watching a Liverpool v Arsenal clash, probably some time in the late 80s. I forget the score, the only detail that sticks in my mind is John Barnes racing down the wing donning a pair of gloves and a rather natty pair of black tights. I vividly remember […]
Why Tottenham’s injury woes show this is the worst Premier League in years
The orange glow of Blackpool receding into the distance, Tottenham (my beloved Tottenham) took to the skies and headed to Dubai for a spot of warm weather training. Plus the chance to think about three points dropped to a side which had only managed 4 from the previous 27 available. They return with yet another […]
