<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss encoding="UTF-8" version="2.0"><channel><title>News Feed - News - tottenhamhotspur.com</title><generator>Interwoven LiveSite</generator><!--ls:begin[component-1323978884316]--><title xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">Tottenhamhotspur.com - News</title><link xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com</link><description xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">Latest News From the Lane</description><language xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">en-gb</language><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/new-on-spurs-tv-030212.page?</guid><title>New on Spurs TV Online</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/new-on-spurs-tv-030212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-03 18:03:00</pubDate><description>It's been another busy week on Spurs TV Online!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/saha300.jpg"/><p>Topping the bill are exclusive interviews with new arrivals Ryan Nelsen and Louis Saha, who both underline just how excited they are to join the club.</p>
<p>We've had post-match reaction from the FA Cup win at Watford and Tuesday's victory over Wigan in the Premier League.</p>
<p>So if you haven't tuned in this week, catch up with the thoughts of Rafa van der Vaart, Carlo Cudicini, Danny Rose, Kevin Bond and Gareth Bale!</p>
<p>That's not all - we've also a special package of all January's Premier League goals plus Aaron Lennon out and about in the community.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>COMING SOON...</strong></span></p>
<p>Look out for Scott Parker, Jake Livermore and Kevin Bond's thoughts on Liverpool - coming Monday. We've also Jake attending a 'Primary Enterprise' session at Honilands Primary School in Enfield. There's also a 'Day In the Life' feature with Michael Dawson on the way!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>STILL SHOWING...</strong></span></p>
<p>The first our new 'Introducing...' series with Souleymane Coulibaly plus Aaron's thoughts on the team.</p>
<p>We show clips of most interviews including training footage on  Facebook, @SpursOfficial on Twitter and on the freeplayer on the  homepage of this website.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DON'T FORGET...</strong></span></p>
<p>Interviews with Spurs fans DJ Norman Jay MBE and Mathew Horne of  'Gavin &amp; Stacey' fame plus BBC sports presenter Clare Balding are  still available.</p>
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<p>And for details of the Official Spurs App - <a href="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/iphoneapp.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE...</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/gareth-wins-barclays-player-of-month-030212.page?</guid><title>Gareth wins Barclays Player of the Month</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/gareth-wins-barclays-player-of-month-030212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-03 17:15:00</pubDate><description>Gareth Bale has been named Barclays Player of the Month for January.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/03022012/bale_mc300.jpg"/><p>The award caps an outstanding month for the flying Welshman.</p>
<p>Gareth scored one of the goals of the season, let alone the month, in our agonising 3-2 defeat at Manchester City on January 22 when he hit as first-time curler from 25 yards over Joe Hart and into the top corner.</p>
<p>He then scored twice in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Wigan at the Lane.</p>
<p>"It's always nice for it to be recognised when you've been playing well," said Gareth.</p>
<p>"The team has been playing well and I'm just happy to be playing my part in that."</p>
<p>It's the second time Gareth has won the prestigious award after being named Barclays Player of the Month in April, 2010.</p>
<p>January's award for Gareth follows a club double when Harry Redknapp and Scott Parker won the Barclays Manager and Player of the Month respectively in November.</p>
<p>Gareth was also named in the UEFA.com users Team of the Year for 2011 last month.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/ryans-delight-030212.page?</guid><title>I'll give everything - Ryan</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/ryans-delight-030212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-03 13:31:00</pubDate><description>Ryan Nelsen is delighted to have been given the opportunity to join 'an amazing squad'.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/03022012/nelsen_300a.jpg"/><p>The defender's switch from Blackburn Rovers was confirmed on Wednesday and, like fellow new arrival Louis Saha, he can't wait to get started.</p>
<p>Ryan has a wealth of experience after seven years at Ewood Park and led New Zealand in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.</p>
<p>"Looking from afar, it's such an exciting place to be at the moment," said Ryan.</p>
<p>"When I was at Blackburn and looking at the squads, I always thought Tottenham had an amazing squad.<br /><br />"It's a bit weird, considering I've been trying to kick them for the last eight seasons, but it will be great to play alongside them!"<br /><br />Ryan joins some high-class central defenders at the club in Ledley King, Michael Dawson, Younes Kaboul and William Gallas.</p>
<p>"They are all world-class players," added Ryan.</p>
<p>"I know my role and why Harry's brought me in so if I can help out and contribute in any way, that will be fantastic.</p>
<p>"All I know is that I'm delighted to be here and I will work my socks off. I'll give everything for this club."</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/media-statement-030212.page?</guid><title>Media statement</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/media-statement-030212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-03 10:10:00</pubDate><description>Cycad Enterprises, the organisers of the NextGen Series Tournament, today announced the withdrawal of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club from the competition following the Club making them aware of an inadvertent breach of a competition regulation.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/31012012/whl_nets300.jpg"/><p>Tottenham Hotspur's Director of Football Administration Darren Eales said:&ldquo;It is with regret that we have decided to withdraw from the semi finals of the NextGen Tournament due to an accidental breach of a competition regulation. We have done so fully respecting the Tournament regulations.</p>
<p>&ldquo;As a club, we stand for the highest levels of integrity and respect and there was no unfair advantage sought or gained.</p>
<p>"Whilst hugely disappointing for players, staff and supporters, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support. We would also like to send Liverpool Football Club our very best wishes for the next round of the competition."</p>
<p>Technical Co-Ordinator and Manager of Tottenham Hotspur's NextGen side Tim Sherwood said: "It was obviously disappointing when this was brought to my attention. It is, however,&nbsp; all about the development of players and individual talent so the most disappointing aspect for us is that we will not be able to play another game at such a competitive level this season.</p>
<p>"The tournament has given us a great opportunity to see the best of other footballing cultures and many of our squad have proved that they are as good as any in Europe."</p>
<p>Mark Warburton, Head of Football for the tournament, made the following response: &ldquo;Following conversations with senior Tottenham Hotspur officials we have agreed to accept their withdrawal from the semi final stages of the event.</p>
<p>"This is hugely unfortunate and we are sorry to see that such a hard fought encounter as witnessed at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night should have this conclusion. However, we can only applaud the Club for demonstrating such impeccable levels of sportsmanship and for acting in a manner which recognises the good spirit of both the Tournament and the game itself.</p>
<p>"We thank both clubs for their help and support in making this first year of the event such a success and we look forward to re-welcoming Liverpool to the semi-finals."</p>
<p>Liverpool Football Club will now progress to the semi final stage where they will face the winners of the FC Barcelona versus Ajax encounter which takes place next week, February 8th.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/sahas-goal-030212.page?</guid><title>Saha's goal</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/sahas-goal-030212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-03 09:17:00</pubDate><description>Louis Saha believes he'll fit straight into our style of play at Spurs.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/03022012/saha300a.jpg"/><p>The former Metz, Newcastle, Fulham and Manchester United striker - a title winner with United - joined us on tranfser deadline day from Everton.</p>
<p>Described by Harry Redknapp as 'bright and sharp, with great movement', Louis said he was excited by the prospect of joining a club with such attacking principles, fighting it out at the top end of the Premier League.</p>
<p>"It's a great feeling to be here, I'm really excited," said Louis.</p>
<p>"The squad is full of amazing players, always looking to win games and to play quick football. The speed of the play is fantastic. It's great to be part of that."</p>
<p>The former French international agreed that his style of play was a perfect fit for us.</p>
<p>"I thought about that straight away," he added.</p>
<p>"It is such an attacking side that always looks for the movement of the striker.</p>
<p>"I love to score goals and I see many opportunities with the wingers and the way we play. I just can't wait."</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/ladies-back-on-facup-trail-030212.page?</guid><title>Ladies back on FA Cup trail</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/ladies-back-on-facup-trail-030212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-03 08:14:00</pubDate><description>Spurs Ladies step back into Women's FA Cup action on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/03022012/karen300.jpg"/><p>They face the long trip to Bath to face Larkhall Athletic in round three, who currently sit top of Premier Division of the South-West Women's League.</p>
<p>The ladies warmed-up for the Women's FA Cup with a match-up against higher-level opposition in their first match of the FA Women's Premier League Cup on Sunday.</p>
<p>Manager Karen Hills was delighted with the performance against Premier League National Division side Barnet.</p>
<p>However, despite the display, they still suffered a 3-0 defeat.</p>
<p>"I was a little disappointed with the result as I don't think it reflected the game," she said.</p>
<p>"We worked hard but we couldn't finish. That will have to change at Larkhall because we'll need to score goals to stay in the competition."</p>
<p><strong>Women's Premier Leaguer Cup, Group Two</strong></p>
<p><strong>Spurs Ladies 0-3 Barnet</strong></p>
<p>The result was somewhat harsh on Spurs as they could have been in control before Barnet opened the scoring.</p>
<p>Bianca Baptiste and Sam Pittuck combined well for the first opportunity inside two minutes but Sam slid her one-on-one chance wide.</p>
<p>Jenna Schillaci and Kirsten Thomson delivered a number of fine crosses from the flanks and Bianca went close again as it stayed 0-0.</p>
<p>Barnet forged ahead through Danielle Murphy on 38 minutes and it stayed 1-0 at half-time.</p>
<p>The second half followed a similar pattern with Spurs quickly out of the blocks and Sam was denied at point-blank range by goalkeeper Renata Inniss.</p>
<p>Jess Cheeseman and Wendy Martin worked tirelessly in midfield but the team was hit by the key second goal when Cheryl Williams curled home a free-kick.</p>
<p>The same played then benefited from a deflected shot that gave goalkeeper Jo Ayre no chance.<br /><br />"We worked so hard but couldn't find a finish, and that was our problem," said Karen.<br /><br />"If we'd have scored one of the chances at the start of either half it might have been a different game but we didn't take our chances and in games like that you have to put them away."<br /><br />Spurs Ladies: Jo Ayre, Miranda Hall, Vicky Elcome, Robin Downie, Hannah Jaadla, Jess Cheeseman (Robin McEvoy, 68), Wendy Martin, Jenna Schillaci, Kirsty Thomson, Bianca Baptiste, Sam Pittuck (Ebony Heath, 82). Unused sub: Ryah Vyse.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/vip-special-stevenage-020212.page?</guid><title>VIP special - Stevenage</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/vip-special-stevenage-020212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-02 19:22:00</pubDate><description>This is your chance to join us VIP style for the next step on the FA Cup trail at Stevenage on Sunday, February 19.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/29012012/stevenage_stadium300.jpg"/><p>Here are the details...</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>VIP AWAY TRIP</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>STEVENAGE v TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>FA Cup, 5th round<br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Sunday, February 19 - kick-off 2pm</strong></p>
<p>This is your chance to join us at the 17th century Letchworth Hall Hotel set in its own stately surroundings for pre-match hospitality hosted by Spurs legend, Martin Chivers, before boarding our luxury coach transfer to the stadium for the match with the best available match seats in the visitors section.</p>
<p>After the final whistle, return by coach transfer to Letchworth Hall Hotel to enjoy post-match drinks from the cash bar before making your onward journey.</p>
<p><strong>This VIP package will include:</strong></p>
<p>&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Private car parking at Letchworth Hall Hotel<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Match programme <br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash bar<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-match, three-course Sunday Roast Lunch with wine served in a private lounge<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted by Spurs legend, Martin Chivers<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coach transfer to Stevenage Stadium<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Best available match seats in the visitors section<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coach return transfer to Letchworth Hall Hotel <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Total prices:</strong></span></p>
<p>&pound;195 per Adult<br />&pound;180 per Child Under16<br />(Prices include VAT)</p>
<p>To make your reservations please call our Sales Team on <strong>0208 365 5010</strong> or email <strong>hospitality@tottenhamhotspur.com</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/squad-list-update-020212.page?</guid><title>Squad List Update</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/squad-list-update-020212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-02 15:43:00</pubDate><description>Following the closure of the winter transfer window, and in line with the regulations implemented at the start of the 2010/11 season, the Club today submitted a list of 25 players to the Premier League, forming the squad of players that will be eligible to play in the competition from now until the end of the season (alongside players under the age of 21).</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/300/whl300c.jpg"/>The squad list is as follows:<br /><br />1 &ndash; Heurelho Gomes<br />3 &ndash; Gareth Bale<br />4 &ndash; Younes Kaboul<br />6 &ndash; Tom Huddlestone<br />7 &ndash; Aaron Lennon<br />8 &ndash; Scott Parker<br />10 &ndash; Emmanuel Adebayor<br />11 &ndash; Rafael van der Vaart<br />13 &ndash; William Gallas<br />14 &ndash; Luka Modric<br />15 &ndash; Louis Saha<br />17 &ndash; Giovani Dos Santos <br />18 &ndash; Jermain Defoe<br />20 &ndash; Michael Dawson<br />21 &ndash; Niko Kranjcar<br />23 &ndash; Carlo Cudicini<br />24 &ndash; Brad Friedel<br />26 &ndash; Ledley King<br />29 &ndash; Jake Livermore<br />30 &ndash; Sandro Cordeiro<br />32 &ndash; Benoit Assou-Ekotto<br />33 &ndash; Ryan Nelsen<br />36 &ndash; Bongani Khumalo<br />38 &ndash; David Bentley<br />42 &ndash; Simon Dawkins<br /><br />U21 List:<br /><br />25 &ndash; Danny Rose<br />28 &ndash; Kyle Walker]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/team-news-020212.xml.page?</guid><title>Team news</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/team-news-020212.xml.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-02 11:46:00</pubDate><description>Kevin Bond described Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe as 'extremely doubtful' for Monday's clash at Liverpool.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/02022012/azza300.jpg"/><p>The pair suffered hamstring injuries in last Friday's FA Cup win at Watford and had to sit out Tuesday's win against Wigan.</p>
<p>Assistant boss Kevin said it was too early to to say whether or not Rafa van der Vaart would be fit for Anfield after a calf problem forced him off in the first half against the Latics.</p>
<p>However, there was good news as Kyle Walker, who also came off against Wigan with a slight groin problem, is expected to be fit.</p>
<p>"Aaron and Jermain are being treated, both are extremely doubtful for Monday but obviously we'll give them every chance," said Kevin before training at Spurs Lodge on Thursday morning. "The medical staff are working hard to see if they can get them there.</p>
<p>"Rafa went off with a calf strain and it's a bit early to say what his prospects are for Monday. Kyle Walker should be fine."</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/nelsen-completes-move-020212.page?</guid><title>Nelsen completes move</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/nelsen-completes-move-020212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-02 10:10:00</pubDate><description>We are delighted to announce the signing of defender Ryan Nelsen.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/nelsen300.jpg"/>The New Zealand international joins us from Blackburn Rovers where he spent seven years and made over 200 appearances.]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/Meet-Bale-Luka-and-JD-20012012.page?</guid><title>Meet Gareth, Luka and JD</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/Meet-Bale-Luka-and-JD-20012012.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-02 08:01:00</pubDate><description>Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Jermain Defoe will be paying visits to our Soccer Schools during half-time - and we've now a 10 per cent discount offer when you book online!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/31012012/wigan match/wig_h300.jpg"/><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>MEET A PLAYER (selected dates only)...</strong></span><br /><br /><strong>LUKA MODRIC</strong> - Chigwell School, High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6QF - 13th &ndash; 17th Feb<br /><br /><strong>GARETH BALE</strong> - Coopers School, St Marys Lane, Upminster RM14 3HS. - 13th &ndash; 17th Feb<br /><br /><strong>JERMAIN DEFOE</strong> &ndash; Wodson Park, Wadesmill Rd,&nbsp; Ware SG12 0UQ &ndash; 13th &ndash; 17th Feb<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br />PREMIER DAY - SPURS LODGE</strong></span></p>
<p>Friday 17th Feb 10.30 &ndash; 3.30pm first team training ground, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell IG7 5AB - cost &pound;45.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>OTHER HALF-TERM SOCCER SCHOOLS</strong></span></p>
<p>Turnford School, Mill Lane, Turnford&nbsp; EN8 0JU - 13th &ndash; 17th Feb</p>
<p>York House School, Redheath Lodge&nbsp; Sarratt Rd, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 4LW - 13th &ndash; 16th Feb (4 days)</p>
<p>Course times: 10.30am-3.30pm</p>
<p>Durations: All courses 5 days, except: Rickmansworth 4 days, Spurs Lodge Premier Day 1 day<br />Prices: 1-day:&pound;25,&nbsp; 2-days:&pound;40,&nbsp; 3-days:&pound;50,&nbsp; 4-days:&pound;60,&nbsp; 5-days:&pound;70 <br /><br /><strong>There are two easy ways to book your space:</strong><br /><br />1. <a href="https://soccerschools.tottenhamhotspur.com/soccerschools/index.htm" target="_blank">Book online</a></p>
<p><strong>SPECIAL OFFER</strong> - 10% off all courses booked online (use Promotion Code: "LAUNCH")<br /><br />2. Call 020 8365 5049.</p>
<p>3. Email: <strong>soccerschools@tottenhamhotspur.com</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/nextgen-spurs-v-liverpool-01022012.page?</guid><title>NextGen - Spurs 1-0 Liverpool</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/nextgen-spurs-v-liverpool-01022012.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 19:11:00</pubDate><description>Shaq Coulthirst's goal toppled Liverpool in the NextGen Series at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/nextgen_liv300.jpg"/><p>It was a performance of both silk and steel from the lads as they enjoyed good possession at times but also had to defend for periods of the match.</p>
<p>That was particularly true as Liverpool tried everything to find an equaliser in the final 15 minutes.</p>
<p>Jonathan Miles made two fine saves in as many minutes, Alex Pritchard threw himself in to block Raheem Sterling's goalbound effort and hearts were in mouths in the final seconds as Sterling's effort fell to Adam Morgan, who angled his effort across Miles - and inches wide.</p>
<p>Tim Sherwood's team started well and Jake Nicholson was denied an early goal when Tyrell Belford smothered his close-range header.</p>
<p>Liverpool had the best of the chances after that. Michael Ngoo failed to get a shot off 10 yards out and then missed the target one-on-one and Miles was at his best to get a hand to Sterling's low shot from point-blank range.</p>
<p>The pace of the game was maintained in the second half as the teams traded chances.</p>
<p>Tomislav Gomelt glanced Pritchard's free-kick just wide before Nicholson and then Kevin Stewart blocked efforts from Ngoo and Toni Silva.</p>
<p>The breakthrough arrived on 71 minutes. Substitute Nabil Bentaleb's snapshot from 20 yards was parried out by Belford and Coulthirst beat Souleymane Coulibaly to the rebound and buried from six yards.</p>
<p>Liverpool pushed on for the equaliser. Miles did superbly to deflect Sterling's measured effort wide and then turn away Silva's header from the corner.</p>
<p>Morgan fired wide, Miles clawed away the same player's header and then in the second of three minutes' added time, Pritchard got a foot to Sterling's piledriver and the ball looped over.</p>
<p>That still handed the Reds a final chance, Sterling's effort from the corner landed at Morgan's feet and his effort appeared to angle inches wide in slow motion as the home fans held their breath.</p>
<p>Spurs (4-3-3): Miles; Barthram (Ekong, 79), Veljkovic, Nicholson, Stewart; Luongo, Pritchard, Gomelt (Bentaleb, 64); Coulthirst, Coulibaly, Munns. Unused subs: Granger, Ceballos, McEvoy, Angol.</p>
<p>Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Belford; McLoughlin, Wisdom, Sama, Flanagan; Coady, Roddan; Silva, Fernandez (Morgan, 77), Sterling; Ngoo (Adorjan, 77). Unused subs: Ward, McGiveron, Pelosi, Emilsson.</p>
<p>Referee: Mr A Davies.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/great-performance-harry-010212.page?</guid><title>Great performance - Harry</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/great-performance-harry-010212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 17:39:00</pubDate><description>Harry Redknapp described our first half show as 'excellent' as we toppled Wigan 3-1 on Tuesday night but conceded it became harder for the team to maintain their form after losing Rafa van der Vaart to injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/wig_h300a.jpg"/><p>We dominated from kick-off but it took until the 29th minute to break through a determined Wigan defence when Luka Modric played in Gareth Bale, who controlled and volleyed home.</p>
<p>Luka quickly made it 2-0 with a sweet strike from 20 yards but although we were in complete control, we lost Rafa to a calf problem and Harry felt that affected our forward play for the rest of the match.</p>
<p>In-form Gareth drilled home the third on 64 minutes before James McArthur pulled a deserved consolation back for the visitors.</p>
<p>The win stretched our run to just two defeats in 21 matches in the Premier League and it was a good night for us with both City and Chelsea dropping points.</p>
<p>"We played ever so well in the first half, went 2-0 up but then we had a problem," said Harry. "We lost Rafa to injury and then we had Ade up front on his own and no more strikers.</p>
<p>"That meant the only support for Ade was Niko and Gareth, who were excellent.</p>
<p>"We were completely in control in the first half and played some great stuff.</p>
<p>"It was harder in the second half. We didn't have a forward ball, so we had possession and took longer to get forward. We didn't play with the same fluency as we did in the first half, but it was still a great performance."</p>
<p>Young development squad striker Cameron Lancaster was named on the bench and got his chance in the final 10 minutes.</p>
<p>"I thought he did ever so well," said Harry. "It was great for him to come on and make his debut."</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/loan-watch-010212.page?</guid><title>Loan watch</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/loan-watch-010212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 17:26:00</pubDate><description>David Button made a string of fine saves to help Doncaster earn a point at Hull in the Championship on Tuesday night.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/button_hull_don300.jpg"/><p>On a busy night for our players out on loan, Tom Carroll scored on his debut for Derby, Ryan Mason returned from injury to make his debut for Millwall and Steven Caulker was seconds away from a famous double for Swansea over Arsenal and Chelsea.</p>
<p>Goalkeeper David was in outstanding form to deny Corry Evans, Cameron Stewart and several Robert Koren efforts in Doncaster's goalless draw at the KC Stadium.</p>
<p>Tom scored late as Derby left themselves with too much to do at Barnsley. They trailed 3-0 inside 30 minutes at Oakwell before Jamie Ward replied on the hour. Tom provided a cool, sidefoot finish from 12 yards in injury time but there was no equaliser for the Rams.</p>
<p>Staying in the Championship, Ryan and Harry Kane both played 57 minutes as Millwall lost 2-0 at home to Watford and Andros Townsend played a full shift as Leeds lost 4-1 at home to Birmingham.</p>
<p>In the Premier League, Steven played 90 minutes as Swansea led Chelsea until the final seconds of added time when Jose Boswinga's shot was deflected into his own net by Daniel Taylor.</p>
<p>In League One, John Bostock came on as substitute on the hour for his Sheffield Wednesday debut as the Owls drew 1-1 at MK Dons.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Bongani Khumalo has been recalled from his loan spell at Reading.</p>
<p>The South African international, who joined us from Supersport United in January 2011, made five appearances for the Championship side.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/lads-take-main-stage-010212.page?</guid><title>Lads take main stage</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/lads-take-main-stage-010212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 15:58:00</pubDate><description>Our Under-19 team step out at White Hart Lane in the NextGen Series against Liverpool tonight.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/tim300.jpg"/><p>Tickets are available on the night - kick-off 7pm - priced &pound;5 Adults, &pound;3 Members and &pound;1 Juniors.</p>
<p>Technical Co-Ordinator Tim Sherwood has talked regularly about the benefits of this all-new European competition and sees tonight's tie as another step in the youngsters' development.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Obviously we are pleased with our progress in the competition so far and the fact we&rsquo;ve played some good football along the way, but it&rsquo;s also been great experience for the lads,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve travelled abroad and treated the matches in the right way, like these players will experience should they go on to play senior football so it&rsquo;s a good education for them in that respect.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Not only that but playing against different styles of football that they are used to is another benefit and great for their development as footballers. Of course tonight, we&rsquo;re up against another English side but it will be a difficult game all the same and we&rsquo;re really looking forward to it."</p>
<p>The Paxton Road car park is also available for supporters on a first-come, first-served basis, price &pound;5.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/saha-pix-coming-soon-on-facebook-and-twitter-010212.page?</guid><title>Saha on Spurs TV Online</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/saha-pix-coming-soon-on-facebook-and-twitter-010212.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 13:48:00</pubDate><description>Louis Saha's first, exclusive interview as a Spurs player is now available on Spurs TV Online.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/February 2012/01021012/saha300.jpg"/><p>The former Metz, Newcastle, Fulham and Manchester United striker joined us from Everton on Tuesday night.</p>
<p>Louis tells us how he's looking forward to playing his part as we battle it out at the top end of the Premier League and in the FA Cup.</p>
<p>"It's a great feeling to be here," said Louis after his first training session at the Lodge on Wednesday.</p>
<p>"I've watched the dynamic of the club over the last five years and it's amazing to be part of it.</p>
<p>"It's a very attractive club with the way the team plays, I'm really excited and can't wait to get started."</p>
<p>We've also exclusive photographs Louis' first day on Facebook and Twitter.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/spurs-3-wigan-1-310112.page?</guid><title>Spurs 3-1 Wigan - Bale force sinks Latics</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/spurs-3-wigan-1-310112.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 03:27:00</pubDate><description>Gareth Bale starred again as Wigan were put to the sword 3-1 in the Premier League at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/31012012/wigan match/wig_h300.jpg"/><p>The Welsh wizard scored twice - after 33 and 64 minutes - and was unlucky not to claim a hat-trick in the final minutes of this comfortable win.</p>
<p>In-between Bale's goals, Luka Modric struck a sweet second to put us in control at 2-0 up at half-time.</p>
<p>Wigan improved in the second half and deserved James McArthur's late consolation but the destination of the points was never in doubt.</p>
<p>It was a good night for us as well in the Premier League as both City and Chelsea dropped points.</p>
<p>Bale returned to the starting line-up after missing Friday night's FA Cup win at Watford. He was joined back in the side by Ledley King, Niko Kranjcar, Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Emmanuel Adebayor.</p>
<p>Sandro was also back from injury and on the bench alongside young development squad striker Cameron Lancaster. Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe were sidelined by hamstring problems.</p>
<p>The lads were quickly into their stride as goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi flew to his left to keep out Younes Kaboul's towering header.</p>
<p>Kranjcar went close twice and Modric fired just over before Kaboul tried his luck again, this time his header cleared off the line by James McCarthy.</p>
<p>A goal was always coming and Bale delivered in the 33rd minute. Much of it was down to Modric's sublime pass, picking out Bale's run from the right and Bale did the rest, controlling and volleying home from close range.</p>
<p>It was soon 2-0 as James Caldwell's attempted clearance from Benoit Assou-Ekotto's cross hit Jordi Gomez and fell at the feet of Modric, who thumped it back past Al Habsi from 20 yards.</p>
<p>The only down side of the first half was the early departure of Rafa van der Vaart with a calf injury. He was replaced by Jake Livermore.</p>
<p>Adebayor glanced a header over early in the second half but Wigan enjoyed their best spell after that as Victor Moses blasted over and Gomez shot straight at Friedel.</p>
<p>It was short lived though as Bale wrapped it up in the 64th minute. Modric sprayed the ball wide to Assou-Ekotto, he rolled inside to Bale who just shifted away from Ben Watson before shooting across Al Habsi into the bottom corner.</p>
<p>Sandro and Lancaster entered the fray for Kyle Walker and Adebayor respectively after 75 and 79 minutes.</p>
<p>Wigan stuck to their task and grabbed a deserved consolation when Moses found substitute McArthur, whose snapshop deflected off Scott Parker and looped over stranded Friedel.</p>
<p>It was then all about Bale chasing a hat-trick and we broke at will in the final minutes.</p>
<p>He had three late bursts - the first a run inside from the right and shot saved well by Al Habsi, the second a dart into the box and shot into the side-netting and the third, a sprint past Boyce and shot again saved by Al Habsi.</p>
<p>Spurs (4-4-1-1): Friedel; Walker (Sandro, 76), Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto; Kranjcar, Modric, Parker, Bale; Van der Vaart (Livermore, 31); Adebayor (Lancaster, 79). Subs: Cudicini, Dawson, Rose, Pienaar.</p>
<p>Wigan (4-5-1): Al Habsi; Stam, Boyce, Caldwell, Figueroa; McCarthy, Watson (Crusat, 87), Moses, Gomez (McArthur, 70), Beausejour; Di Santo (Sammon, 75). Subs: Pollitt, Gohouri, Jones, Rodallega.</p>
<p>Goals: Spurs - Bale (29, 64), Modric (33). Wigan - McArthur (81).</p>
<p>Attendance: 35,801.</p>
<p>Referee: Mr L Probert.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/everton-loan-for-pienaar-310112.page?</guid><title>Everton loan for Pienaar</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/everton-loan-for-pienaar-310112.page?</link><pubDate>2012-02-01 00:17:00</pubDate><description>Steven Pienaar has joined Everton on loan for the rest of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/31012012/pienaar_300.jpg"/>The South Africa international joined from us from the Goodison Park side last January and has gone on to make 18 First Team appearances, scoring one goal.]]></content:encoded></item><item xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><guid>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/pav-to-lokomotiv.page?</guid><title>Pav to Lokomotiv</title><link>http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/pav-to-lokomotiv.page?</link><pubDate>2012-01-31 23:44:00</pubDate><description>We have reached agreement for the transfer of Roman Pavlyuchenko to Lokomotiv Moscow.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/media/images/news/31012012/pav300.jpg"/><p>The striker joined us from Spartak Moscow in August 2008 and went on to score 42 goals in 113 appearances.</p>
<p>We thank Roman for his contribution and wish him every success for the future.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><!--ls:end[component-1323978884316]--></channel></rss>
