Spurs v Inter Milan: (match preview)

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Venue: Ullevaal Stadion

Date: Friday 5th August, kick off 4pm

Live coverage: ITV4

Head2Heads: Inter 4-1, Spurs 3-0, Spurs 3-1, Inter 4-3.

Tommorow afternoon we face Inter Milan in Oslo, Norway in what will be our last game of pre season before the start of our league campaign to Everton on the 13th of August. We are no strangers to the Italian giants having played some classic ties against them over the years including some thrillers in the champions league and with our remaining first team squad members returning, Pochettino will be hoping his side can star in their last outing before the beginning of the season . Victor Wanyama and Jan Vertonghen didn’t travel to Norway, Wanyama’s visa wasn’t accepted in time whilst Jan Vertonghen is still recovering from an injury he picked up at Euro 2016. Son-Heung Min is on international duty with the South Korean Olympic side ahead of the games in Rio, South Korea face Fiji tomorrow morning. Speculation will be mounting following the absence of  Nacer Chadli, Clinton N’Jie, DeAndre Yedlin, Nabil Bentaleb, who have all been linked with a move away from Spurs. Many of the youngsters that played in Australia have also travelled  having impressed Pochettino down under, tomorrow however is about performing well as a team against a top class opposition as our talented squad looks to impress ahead of next weeks game at Goodison park. I have a feeling tomorrow’s game will provide much excitement and quite a few goals. COYS⚽️

The squad:

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one to watch: Mauro Icardi, Inter’s extremely talented and prolific striker.

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My prediction: 3-1 Spurs with goals from Dele Alli, Vincent Janssen and Shayon Harrison.

 

 

Alex Pritchard signs for Norwich:

Alex Pritchard signs for Norwich:

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It has been announced this morning that our 23 year old winger Alex Pritchard has joined championship side Norwich city on a four year contract for a fee believed to be as much as £8 million pounds. The academy product flourished for both our under 18’s and under 21’s in the past before having successful loans with both Swindon and Brentford as well as Peterborough and West Brom. An extremely talented youngster Pritchard was even rumoured to have been a target for Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid back in 2012. Pritchard who is known for his creativity and trickery is noted for being an exceptional free kick taker, having scored free kicks on numerous occasions throughout his career. Pritchard who made two appearances for the Lillywhites senior side side has had injury problems throughout his career with Spurs and that may well be one of the reasons that Spurs have decided to sell him to the south coast club. I find it sad news that Pritchard was never able to showcase his talents for our senior side and were it not for injuries Pritchard may well have been a key feature in Pochettino’s side. The winger who is from Orsett in Essex, has bags of talent and potential, and Norwich have managed to sign a fantastic player in Pritchard and I am sure that he will flourish for the canaries over the coming seasons, I wish Alex all the very best at his new club.

Federico Fazio joins Roma on loan with option to buy:

Federico Fazio joins Roma on loan with option to buy:

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It is understood that our defender Federico Fazio has joined Serie A side Roma on a season long loan with an option to sign the Argentine for £3.5 million. Roma’s official English Twitter account posted pictures of Fazio arriving at Rome’s Fiumicino airport last night as he held a Roma scarf in front of photographers. I would assume an official announcement from both clubs will be made official later today, it became apparent early on in Fazio’s time at Spurs that he wasn’t able to adapt well to the English league. The former Sevilla captain was ultimately in the wrong league at the wrong time however, I believe he is a class footballer and will showcase he’s defensive qualities at Roma over the coming season. I wish Federico the all very best at his new club.

Spurs reach agreement with Ipswich town for the transfer of midfielder Grant Ward

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This afternoon Spurs confirmed on Twitter that they had reached an agreement with championship club Ipswich town over the transfer of our young midfielder Grant Ward for a fee believed to be around  £500,000. Ward joins Ipswich on a three year deal, I must admit I was quite surprised when I found out that the talented midfielder had departed the Lillywhites as Ward had always been a player who i’d rated highly having seen him play on numerous occasions. However, with so much competition for a place in our midfield for the coming season it seems the thing best for Ward’s future development. The 21 year old who had spent last season on loan with Rotherham will without doubt in my opinion have a successful career with the tractor boys and I wish him all the very best at his new club.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/grant-ward-joins-ipswich-010816/