Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

[Jordi]

Noch 2 Verteidiger....

Hutton, Woodgate, Gilberto, Lee, Kaboul, Bale, Dawson, King, Gardner, Assou-Ekotto, Rocha, Gunter, noch jemanden vergessen?

Chimbonda, wobei der ja nun, da Hutton fix ist, gehen wird.

[robocop_de_hiro]

Also mit Hutton habt ihr einen ganz tollen Spieler geholt - den ich auch gerne bei United gesehen hätte. Die £9Mio zahlen sich da sicher aus. Er ist auf dem Weg ganz nach oben. Wer seine Leistung im Hampden Park gegen Italien gesehen hat wird mir das bestätigen.

[CarolusMagnus]

TRANSFER WINDOW WRAP UP...

The window has now shut on the January transfer dealings of 2008 and our new signings were quickly absorbed into the training schedules.

No major changes had been envisaged during what is considered by most to be a difficult transfer window, but it had been recognised that certain positions were essential to strengthen and the Club continued to be open to opportunities as and when they arose.

“January is not always the time of year that we prefer to do business,” explained Chairman, Daniel Levy. “But we are very pleased with the outcome.

“It is always our aim to come out of a window period in a stronger position than when we enter it and that is definitely the case this year,” added Daniel.

“We worked hard to strengthen the squad strategically this January and we have bought in great additions. We had key positions we needed to provide options for and everything we do is always with a long-term view.

“When the opportunity is there to sign an England centre-back, a Brazil left-back, Scotland’s right-back and a young Wales international, you take it. In the summer, those opportunities might not be there.”

Chris Gunter was first in at the beginning of the month from Cardiff City and the 18-year-old Welsh international made his creditable debut in the FA Cup replay win at Reading before featuring against Manchester United in the same competition and the Premier League fixture away to Everton.

England international Jonathan Woodgate made his first appearance in a Spurs shirt up at Everton on Wednesday following his transfer from Middlesbrough. His performance in the 0-0 draw was impressive and he has now received a call-up to Fabio Capello’s first England squad for the friendly international against Switzerland next week.

On Wednesday afternoon, Scotland international Alan Hutton completed his move from Rangers and the Spurs January quartet was completed on deadline day with the addition of the Brazilian left-back Gilberto, who is no stranger to White Hart Lane having played in the friendly international against Wales in September 2006.

Commenting on the new signings, Sporting Director, Damien Comolli, said, “Alan Hutton is a player we’ve been following for a long time. He was very, very impressive last season and in the first half of this. As a Frenchman, I know how well he did against France in both matches and he has really impressed in big games. Against Italy in Glasgow he was outstanding and is exactly the type of player Juande wanted and when he arrived he was the first player we discussed. Alan possesses all the ingredients of a top full-back and he fitted the bill of what Juande wanted.

“What we rate about Chris Gunter is his competitiveness and his motivation. He takes no prisoners and is a good defender, very aware and an intelligent player. He has also been very impressive at international level and we are delighted to have him. He has taken no time to adapt and has come into the First Team reckoning almost straight away.

“Jonathan Woodgate doesn’t need any introductions. We all know he is a top class player and has got everything you want from a centre back. He showed a great determination to come here and that was key for us.

“Being awarded 27 caps by Brazil tells its own story and Gilberto took over from Roberto Carlos, which is quite a reference. He is a player we have been following for a couple of years, but it was a question of when he became available. When he did, he said he wanted to come here and we took that opportunity.”

Damien went on to point out the impact of another player who has emerged on the First Team scene.

“There is one player who is not a new signing, but it feels like having one and that player is Jamie O’Hara, who has done so well and again it is a tribute to our Academy and development set-up. He has made a massive impact and he has a great attitude.

“He went on loan to Millwall and had a tough time to begin with. Clive and I had a long discussion with him and the second part of his loan spell was very positive. He came back with a great outlook and after two training sessions Juande was asking ‘who is this kid? I really like him’. That is because of his discipline, his tactical awareness and intelligent play, not to mention the quality of his left foot. He won everyone over and has proved himself to be a reliable First Team player who can operate in two or three positions. It is fantastic for the Club.”

Jermain Defoe departed from the Club at the end of the window, as did Wayne Routledge, following Phil Ifil and Lee Barnard who left earlier in the month. #

“Everyone understands the reasons for allowing Jermain to leave. It was not something we were looking to do, but he only had 18 months left on his contract, we had to do it and it is done.

“Wayne had the misfortune of being injured early after joining us and had loan spells at Portsmouth and Fulham, but it is important for him to get regular first team football so his transfer to Aston Villa will hopefully see him playing more.

“Phil Ifil went on loan in the Championship to Southampton and did very well, so we had several clubs interested in him and we felt it was time for him to move on and establish himself at a club and he now joins Colchester United,” continued Damien.

“We are sure he will have a very good career and the same goes for Lee Barnard. He scored on his full debut for Southend United, which is typical of Lee because he is a very good finisher and we wish Jermain, Wayne, Phil and Lee the very best for the future.

Juande Ramos, Head Coach, shares the view of the Sporting Director in that his squad strength has been considerably increased over the course of the winter window.

“Chris Gunter came in at the beginning of the month and although he is very young and still has a lot to learn, so far it looks like he is evolving in an excellent fashion and I believe he can become a very good player with us. I like my full-backs to be able to play on both the right and left side, and he has had to play on the left already out of necessity. He has shown a real willingness to learn and develop his game.

“I have watched Jonathan Woodgate during the time he spent in Spain with Real Madrid. For me, he was an essential addition to our defence and with his wealth of experience he will bring a solid, calming influence to the side, as he demonstrated in his first match for us against Everton.

“Alan Hutton is a very powerful player with great pace who I am hopeful can bring a lot to the team. I have seen him play a number of times and have been really impressed with what I have seen. We made a great effort to bring him to the Club and were delighted when he decided it was the move he wanted to make.

“Gilberto offers something extra to the squad being a left-footed defender. He possesses an excellent technique, he is very strong physically and is an experienced player, while he also has the added the flexibility of being able to play in midfield as well.

“I am comfortable in having three strikers because we have players here who can also operate as a second striker in the likes of Aaron Lennon, Steed Malbranque and Adel Taarabt. Jermain Defoe’s departure also gives an opportunity for some of our younger forwards to impress and stake a claim for a regular place in the First Team squad and, with the quality we have coming through the Development Squad and Academy, that is important. Jamie is an example of how productive that route is.”

Hossam Ghaly, Paul Stalteri , Anthony Gardner and Ben Alnwick headed off on loan to Derby, Fulham, Everton and Leicester City respectively and Andy Barcham’s loan to Orient Leyton has been extended.

[AbsOOlut]

Weiß jemand wo das morgige Spiel gehen Slavia gezeigt wird?

[Bretwalda]

www.myp2p.eu

[Bretwalda]

Spurs team 'to lose' more weight

Tottenham fitness coach Marcos Alvarez

Alvarez soon realised the Tottenham squad was too heavy

The Tottenham squad are still trying to lose weight after they were found to be 100kgs too heavy when Juande Ramos took over as manager in October.

Spurs fitness coach Marcos Alvarez told Spanish radio station Cadena SER: "Taking into account the players' size, the team was basically 100kg over.

"We realised straight away that the team was carrying excess baggage.

"They have now lost between 40 and 50kg. Getting the rest off is the most difficult part."

When Ramos joined Tottenham in October the club were in the relegation zone but have moved up to 11th in the Premier League.

They are also pursuing silverware on two fronts.

They play Slavia Prague in the Uefa Cup on Thursday and have also reached the Carling Cup final where they play Chelsea on 24 February.

Alvarez, who moved to England as part of Ramos's backroom staff, added that he instigated a fitness programme immediately upon his arrival at the club.

"I immediately talked to Tottenham and we set the wheels in motion to change things," he added. "We have turned a lot of fat into muscle."

Ramos has won the Uefa Cup for the last two seasons, both victories coming with former club Sevilla.

Hat ma ja zB beim Huddlestone überhaupt ned gesehen. Vielleicht könn ma ja Weightwatchers als Sponsor gewinnen.

[AbsOOlut]

www.myp2p.eu

Jope kenn ich, ich meinte eigentlich auf welchem Sender? Hab leider nix gefunden.

THX

[schurlibua]

Da gibts nur tschechische und bet365.com. Aber ich krieg keinen zum Laufen .

Der Ticker auf der Tottenham-HP geht auch nicht, aber laut kicker-Ticker führen wir dank 0:1 .

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[AbsOOlut]

Da gibts nur tschechische und bet365.com. Aber ich krieg keinen zum Laufen .

http://www.bet365.com/home/default.asp?aff...oty=1&tzi=4

mann muss ich aber vorher anmelden.

Auf Sat läufts auf ct4 Sports find aber keinen key. Schaaade

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[schurlibua]

http://www.bet365.com/home/default.asp?aff...oty=1&tzi=4

mann muss ich aber vorher anmelden.

Auf Sat läufts auf ct4 Sports find aber keinen key. Schaaade

- | www.atdhe.fr | - Slavia - Tottenham

2:0 Spurs!

[AbsOOlut]

mhm, auch schon gefunden. googeln hilft halt manchmal doch.

Link für Sopcast: sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/14249

[Feanor]

1:2

[CarolusMagnus]

'I'm not some Yank who wants to make a profit. I just want to see Spurs succeed'

One of basketball's biggest stars explains how he would like to play an active role at his beloved club

Donald McRae

Tuesday February 19, 2008

The Guardian

The sweat is still drying on his face as, with a white towel around his bare neck, Steve Nash revels in a famous victory for his favourite team. Having just inspired the Phoenix Suns to an easy win over the Chicago Bulls, so strengthening their lead in the NBA's Pacific Division, Nash is surrounded by giant basketball players in various stages of swaggering nudity. But, lost in his own world, he grins helplessly at his sporting memory of the year so far.

"We played pretty well the last two games against them and got nothing," he says softly in a quiet corner of the Suns' locker room. "So to win 5-1 was amazing. We can forget all about the hoodoo now, concentrate on the final and just have something to celebrate again. I think we deserved it after all those years of pain against Arsenal."

The "we" of whom Nash speaks so passionately are his beloved Tottenham Hotspur and the score that means so much to the man who has been the NBA's Most Valuable Player two out of the past three seasons is their drubbing of Arsenal in the Carling Cup semi-final last month. The lone regret for Nash is that, on the night Spurs were beating their arch rivals for the first time this century, he was in Milwaukee preparing for a routine NBA win.

"We were on the road again," he sighs of the draining 82 games his team endures during the regular season before they even begin the play-offs for an NBA championship. "I saw the goals and the celebrations afterwards and it was great. It feels like a long time since we were in a final."

Last October, in the New York Times, Nash first expressed his public desire to become something more than just a perennial football supporter. "I'd like to be an owner [of Spurs]," he said. "It's something I could do for the rest of my life."

Nash, one of the more obviously intelligent stars of world sport, pauses when asked if that dream remains - even if, in a more likely scenario, he would be part of a consortium in charge of Spurs. "Yeah," he says slowly before, more persuasively, revealing his enthusiasm again. "Yeah! Yeah! I'm completely behind the group that's there now and I love what's going on at Spurs at the moment. But I would definitely love to be part of Spurs once my [basketball] career is over. I've got plenty on my plate right now and so I can't imagine exactly how it might work but it's a big goal of mine."

The 34-year-old Nash earns $11m (£5.65m) a year in Phoenix but does not have the personal fortune to consider buying Tottenham. "At this stage I'm just in casual contact with [the Spurs chairman] Daniel Levy and [the director of football] Damien Comolli and we're not necessarily speaking about how I might get involved. They know how much the club means to me but at this point it's more a friendship than a business partnership."

If Levy and Comolli move on, Nash insists that "nothing will change from my perspective. Spurs are my club no matter what happens".

That sincere ardour is distinct from the profit-fuelled objectives of most American hustlers in the Premier League. Nash, who disconcerted media outlets in the US by speaking out against the war in Iraq and by reading the Communist Manifesto and Alexander Solzhenitsyn, raises a brow at the takeovers of Manchester United and Liverpool by, respectively, the Glazer family and Tom Hicks and George Gillett. "Unlike them, I've been a passionate supporter all my life. My parents are from north London and so it's not like I'm some Yank who wants to make a profit out of football. I don't care about making money. I just want to see Spurs succeed and, if I can help, that's great."

Nash was recently named in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world - which, if nothing else, highlights his power in America. It also encourages him to say, in his low-key way, that "maybe there are some relationships I can help Spurs with, in terms of contacts and people in the North American market. That would be the obvious thing for me to offer to the club at this stage".

On Sunday Tottenham face Chelsea at Wembley. Although there is a seven-hour time difference between Phoenix and London, the Suns are playing just after noon local time so Nash's hopes of watching the Carling Cup final on cable TV are overshadowed by the demands of his day job.

This week, after all, will be hugely significant in Phoenix. Tomorrow night Nash leads out, for the first time, Shaquille O'Neal, who has just been traded to the Suns. The home debut of the massive O'Neal is made even more striking by the opposition - the LA Lakers, one of his former teams, who stand second in the Pacific Division. And yet, despite a voracious ambition to round off his glittering individual awards with the NBA title, Nash will be far less tense than he was when stepping across the turf at White Hart Lane early this season.

"I went out in front of the Spurs crowd at half-time against Derby," he says, blowing out his cheeks in disbelief. "Every time I get to White Hart Lane it's really special but, for a lifelong Spurs supporter, that was out of this world. I've played some big games in the NBA but I've never been so nervous. English fans can give anyone a lot of stick, especially when it's some sportsman from America they don't know anything about. But for whatever reason, probably because it's been documented ad nauseam that I'm a Tottenham supporter, they were really receptive. When they asked me on the pitch why I was such a big Spurs fan I told them my parents are from Tottenham. The whole place seemed to erupt and it was a special feeling."

John Nash, his father, played professional football in South Africa, where Nash was born, before the family emigrated to Canada. "Goal" was the first word he said as a child and as a schoolboy in British Columbia he was obsessed with football. His younger brother, Martin, has played 38 times for Canada and his sister, Joann, captained the University of Victoria football team. Nash argues that his skill and imagination as a mere 6ft 3in basketball player, dwarfed by the NBA's 7ft monsters, stem from his footballing roots.

"When I started basketball it felt to me, being able to use my hands, as if I was cheating. It was like I had an advantage because I'd been trying to do far harder things with a ball at my feet." As a young Canadian, however, he was routinely ignored by American scouts working in college basketball. His high school coach in British Columbia did not receive a single reply to the first 30 letters and videos of Nash that he sent to the United States. "I didn't have any doubts about making it," Nash shrugs. "In some respects I didn't even think about it because I had such passion. I could see no reason why I wouldn't be able to compete with anyone."

Santa Clara eventually gambled on him and since then he has been a dominant presence in American basketball, despite his relatively small physique and unusually inquiring mind. "This is my 12th season and if it was just a case of showing up at the gym and playing ball then it would still be fantastic. But the travelling, the media, the celebrity, all that stuff, takes it out of you. That's what makes it really difficult to stay fresh. But I'm really motivated by our chances this year."

Nash might be thrilled by Tottenham's prospects against Chelsea this weekend but the difference between being a fan and a competitor is underlined by the way in which his coltish delight in their Carling Cup run looks so ordinary when set against his cold-eyed resolve to win that elusive NBA championship.

"I really feel that this is the only thing missing from my career in basketball. Every year I think we have a big chance and last year we came close [losing a bruising play-off battle to the eventual winners, the San Antonio Spurs]. This season was a tough one at first. If we don't win every game we start to question ourselves but we're having fun again.

"I think you can get too focused on the championship and forget how rewarding it is to be part of a team. It's the same with Spurs. Of course I'm crazy about the idea of them winning [the final] but the important thing is that, like here, they're building something to last. So you can guess what would make my year - Spurs winning a trophy and then going all the way to the NBA championship with the Suns."

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[schurlibua]

1:0 O´Hara

[Bretwalda]

Das nenn ich mal eine überzeugende Leistung, vorallem nach dem 1-1 souveränst nach Hause gespielt

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