So, it’s all over until the summer. No more signings, no more exits; Harry Redknapp and co. have to make do with what they have until the end of the season. With that in mind, To the Lane and Back has taken the opportunity to overlook the arrivals and departures in depth.
The Mourinho to Tottenham rumours have started again following the emergence the ‘Special One’ may be leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season. With Harry Redknapp in court, and facing the possibility of some form of punishment, it may be the case that Jose makes the move to White Hart Lane. But, do fans want him? To the Lane and Back do, and we highlight why further down.
Which would you settle for? A chance to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League or settle for a place in the Europa League, but an FA Cup in the trophy cabinet? It is a question that has dogged Tottenham fans for months and while many have their opinions, To the Lane and Back gives you their highly esteemed opinion.
Good evening ladies and gents, their hasn’t been a View from the Oppo in recent months due to the struggle of finding fans from opposition fans. However, below are the answers from Jogger of the brilliant Everton website The Blue Kipper.
As I write this, Swansea City are relishing the return of young Steven Caulker from injury. The England U-21 star suffered a knee problem back in September after colliding with a post during the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates. The Swans back-line had have been lacking the quality the 20-year-old brings to the defence for the best part of three-months following the injury.
The Transfer Window re-opens a little over six days time and with it, the rumour mills begins its running for a month or so with this club being linked with that player up until the clock ticks over midnight on Sky Sports News, Jim White seemingly about to spontaneously combust with sheer excitement. Tottenham have been particularly quiet in recent windows, with no less than eight senior players making the move to White Hart Lane over the last 18 months. However, below are the three signings To the Lane and Backare hoping Spurs make over the next 31 days of January.
Silly season will soon be upon us and with that said, the rumour mill will be working in overdrive linking this player to that club for a solid 31 days. Tottenham are generally one of the noisier teams during the transfer window, despite the incomings depleting in recent times. That still hasn’t stopped the North London giants being linked to a host of players next month while Harry Redknapp has admitted that should a ‘special’ player become available, he will be back by chairman Daniel Levy. To the Lane and Back investigates the five players that could be making the move to White Hart Lane in the New Year.
Watching Tottenham during the loss at Stoke City, one thing was clearly evident; physical teams are still a real pain in the arse for Spurs. Yes, Chris Foy was awful but, the opening 15 minutes saw Harry Redknapp’s side completely outmuscled against Stoke and it was something that was particularly worrying. However, a second half display, and a switch to a 3-5-2, has instilled some fans with enough confidence that a top four finish is indeed possible. Sam Rooke investigates for To the Lane and Back.
Following the analysis of Spurs’ weak link in the team, To the Lane and Back will now take an in-depth look at the players that would come in to replace their team-mates through suspensions or injuries and whether they are good enough for the current starting XI.
When Spurs finished fifth last season, Europa League football was guaranteed. Not the premier European competition, but a European competition nonetheless. However, Thursday night football isn’t the most appealing of thoughts and Harry Redknapp, rightfully, prioritised the league over Europe. Yet, it also gave fans the chance to see the likes of Tom Carroll, Jake Livermore and Harry Kane in action and even though it seems unlikely that Spurs will qualify from their group, seeing the youngsters has given us an insight into what to expect in the future.
Yet, as good as our knowledge can be, one man knows that little bit more. So, without further adieu,To the Lane and Back would like to introduce Windy and his analysis of the players coming through the ranks under Tim Sherwood and the stars of the NextGen series.
