In another match, Notts County booked their place in the second round with a commanding 5-1 victory over Nottingham Forest’s under-21 side. Luka Smyth, Jacob Bedeau, Lee Ndlovu, Connor Grant and Callum Roberts gave the League One club a five-goal advantage before Buba Sanneh scored a late consolation for the visitors. Oldham also advanced after […]
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“Boro created a huge number of opportunities, and he was confident he could put himself in position to convert them,” local commentator Mark Drury said. “What has impressed people most, however, is his natural finishing ability. He often needs only one touch and consistently appears in the right area. It may look straightforward, but few […]
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During the final two weeks of the international break, attention in the Premier League was directed elsewhere, giving Manchester United a welcome period of calm. Had Manchester City not been dealing with its own problems, Michael Carrick might have faced greater scrutiny, especially after United’s opening five matches of the campaign. United are languishing in […]
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Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has begun studying at the renowned Harvard University in the United States while recovering from a serious knee injury. The 23-year-old Dutch playmaker has not featured since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in April, which also prevented him from taking part in the World Cup. Simons has been accepted onto, […]
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Roberto De Zerbi strongly criticised his struggling Tottenham side following their 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, insisting that “we cannot allow ourselves to lose a match like this”. The Italian immediately walked down the tunnel after the final whistle and again heard boos from the stands. Tottenham entered the three-week international break still searching for […]
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Tottenham have not won any of their past 36 Premier League games after falling behind, so the outcome already looked ominous by half-time. They controlled the first 20 minutes, with Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki stopping attempts from Savio and Archie Gray. However, their failure to score left them exposed to a response at the other […]
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A banner raised by a Tottenham Hotspur fan before kick-off felt less like a demand and more like a desperate appeal. The sign urged the Spurs players to finally find the net as they faced Everton while still searching for their first Premier League goal of the season. Following another scoreless first half, the request […]
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Is talk of a Tottenham crisis premature? At this club, it rarely feels too soon. Four Premier League matches into the season, Spurs are still waiting for their first goal, something that has never previously happened to them at the start of a league campaign. They at least registered two efforts on target, having managed […]
Continue ReadingTottenham attacker Richarlison’s planned transfer to Vasco da Gama has collapsed, leaving his future uncertain. Spurs were reportedly believed to have reached an agreement with Vasco for the 29-year-old to return to Brazil. However, difficulties surrounding the player’s personal terms appear to have prevented the move from progressing. With Brazil’s transfer window closing on Friday […]
Continue ReadingSwedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall has agreed a new deal with Tottenham, just three months after expressing his desire to depart. The 20-year-old informed the club that he hoped to secure a summer transfer after receiving few opportunities following Roberto de Zerbi’s appointment late last season. Tottenham turned down a £38m offer from Nottingham Forest for […]
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