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I am an avid Spurs supporter! I have been all my life, I go to many home games and watch all away games on TV I also have a great interest in the academy set up, and shall report on every aspect of this wonderful club. COYS

Spurs 6-0 Millwall: (match report)

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Spurs 6-0 Millwall: (match report)

“We were very focused from the first moment and that was our plan. The job is done and we’re in the semi-final at Wembley.”

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Spurs have booked their place in to the semi finals of the FA cup, after Mauricio Pochettino’s side eased past league one outfit Millwall, to record a 6-0 victory in what was their last ever cup game at White Hart Lane. The gulf in class between the two sides was evident from the offing, after a bright early spell Spurs took control the game, but Spurs’ were dealt a huge blow when talisman Harry Kane limped off injured after just seven minutes. It took Spurs 31 minutes to find the breakthrough, they were just lacking that vital spark, which duly arrived just past the half hour mark, when Dele Alli nodded the ball into the path of Christian Eriksen. Who from just inside the box, fired a powerful effort at goal which flew into the far corner of the net, 1-0 to Spurs. Spurs’ class was beginning to shine through, and just moments later the Lillywhites almost doubled their lead, when Victory Wanyama headed Erisken’s corner onto the crossbar. Pochettino’s side were beginning to run the lions ragged and minutes before the interval, the Lillywhites doubled their advantage through Son Heung-Min. The winger cut inside his man from the right with aplomb, before curling a wonderful effort into the top corner of the net, a strike to saviour!

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The second half was only nine minutes old when Spurs struck again through Son, Spurs were dominating every aspect of the game as they went from strength to strength. Right back Kieran Trippier sent over a delightful lofted 40 yard pass to Son, and the South Korean timed his effort to perfection, thumping it past King and into the back of the net, cheers of ‘Tottenham are on their way to Wembley’ were being heard across the terraces. Spurs’ attacking superiority had deflated Millwall and our third of the game effectively ended the contest, we dictated the tempo of the game and played at which ever pace suited us. Eriksen again proved to be the creative spark, when his cross was met in the box boy by Dele Alli on 72 minutes, the England midfielder making no mistake as he hammered home Spurs’ fourth of the game. Pochettino’s side were making sure their last ever cup tie at the Lane was one to remember, with their goal scoring rout continuing seven minutes later. It was a moment to remember for the newly introduced Vincent Janssen, as he netted his first goal from open play this season, Son’s low cross was hit first time by Janssen as it nestled into bottom corner of the net. Deep into stoppage time of the second half Son got his rewards for an excellent display, as he netted his hat-trick to put Spurs 6-0 up. After Eriksen found the forward at the far post with a perfectly weighted cross, Son met Eriksen’s cross with a fine volley, as it squirmed under the legs of the unfortunate King, to put the icing on the cake, on a day to remember at the Lane. Into the semifinals Spurs go!⚽️

Additional notes: Mauricio Pochettino’s side eased past Millwall with an assured display, giving the Spurs fans an FA cup semi-final to look forward to. Son Heung-Min was the star of the show with his hat-trick and assist, but the player who was at the source of spurs’ creativity was Christian Eriksen. When coming on for the injured Harry Kane, Eriksen provided a real spark to Spurs’ game, his vision and creativity enabling Spurs’ to go on a goal scoring rout. Eriksen recorded one goal and two assists. The performances of Harry Winks and Ben Davies were also extremely impressive, Winks controlled the midfield with a series of delightfully accurate passes, whilst Davies celebrated signing his new contract in midweek, with a vintage performance at left back. We return to action next Sunday, when we host Southampton in a vital league match at the Lane.

My man of the match: Hat trick hero, Son Heung-min. The South Korean winger put in a brilliant performance he simply overwhelmed the Millwall defence with his trickery and pace, Son netted 3 goals and set up Janssen’s goal.

Spurs (3-4-2-1): Vorm, Dier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Trippier, Winks, Wanyama (Sissoko 78), Davies, Dele (Janssen 74), Son, Kane (c, Eriksen 10). Substitutes (not used): Lloris, Walker, Wimmer, Onomah.

Millwall (4-4-2): King, Cummings, Cooper, Webster, Craig (c), O’Brien, Thompson (Butcher 46), Williams, Wallace (Ferguson 70), Gregory, Morison (Onyedinma 58). Substitutes (not used): Girling, Hutchinson, Worrall, Romeo.

Goals: Spurs – Eriksen 31, Son 41, 54, 90+2, Dele 72, Janssen 79.

Yellow card: Millwall – Wallace.

Referee: Martin Atkinson.

Attendance: 31,137.

Spurs v Millwall: (match preview)

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Spurs v Millwall: (match preview)

“For us, it’s not just a game against Millwall, it’s the chance to go to the next round and a semi-final at Wembley. That is a massive aim for us, a massive challenge. We respect Millwall and we must try to give our best to win the game.” (Mauricio Pochettino)

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On Sunday afternoon Spurs will play their final ever cup match at the Lane, and what a tie it is, Spurs versus Millwall in an FA cup quarter final, a London Derby with great incentive for Pochettino’s side in their quest for the prestigious FA cup trophy. Spurs are just touching distance away from a semifinal at Wembley, standing in between them our fellow London club Millwall. Spurs haven’t faced the league 1 side in well over two decades, with the clubs last meeting coming in a league fixture in the 1989/1990 season, Spurs ran out 1-0 winners on that day courtesy of a winner from Gary Lineker. This time round Spurs are the overwhelming favourites, our incredible home form alone puts us in great stead against Neil Harris’s side. The stakes are huge but I’m very confident ahead of today’s 2:00pm kick off, the gulf in class is massive between the two sides, and if Pochettino’s plays all of his key players I can’t see their being any other outcome than a Spurs victory. However, the lions also come in to today’s game in great form, their unbeaten in 17 matches and their victories over Bournemouth, Watford and Leicester en route to the quarter finals, should not be forgotten. Let’s make our last ever cup match at the Lane, end in a memorable victory. The FA cup is in our DNA, and I really fancy our chances of lifting this most famous of trophies in our final season, at our glorious stadium.

Team news: Danny Rose and Erik Lamela remain Tottenham’s only two absentees ahead of today’s quarter final. I’m predicting Pochettino’ to field our strongest eleven against Milwall, we don’t play till next Sunday and I feel as if it would be too risky to rotate the squad ahead of this hugely important cup tie.
My predicted lineup: Lloris, Alderweireld, Dier, Vertonghen, Walker, Wanyama, Dembele, Davies, Eriksen, Alli, Kane.

My score prediction: 4-0 to Spurs courtesy of a hat trick from a Harry Kane, and a goal from Toby Alderweireld.

One to watch: Former Spurs academy graduate, Jordan Archer. The lions goalkeeper faces a battle to stay fit ahead of Sunday’s match, but I’m really hoping he gets to play in front of his former club. Millwall’s top scorer Lee Gregory, is also another player to watch out for.

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An interesting pre match read: http://www.espn.co.uk/football/english-fa-cup/0/blog/post/3079035/harry-kane-and-jordan-archer-paths-cross-as-tottenham-face-millwall

5 of the most memorable FA cup ties played at the Lane:

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5 of the most memorable FA cup ties played at the Lane:

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Tomorrow will see Spurs involved in their last ever FA cup tie at the world famous, White Hart Lane. This grand old stadium has seen some dramatic FA cup ties over the years, below is just a selection of some of those memorable matches that the Lane has hosted.

1. Spurs 13-2 Crewe Alexandra: When Bill Nicholson’s side drew 2-2 to fourth tier Crewe Alexandra in the fourth round of the FA cup, no one could have anticipated what would happen when the two sides met again in the replay at the Lane. Nicholson’s talented side thrashed Crewe an astonishing 13-2, the Lillywhites were 10-1 up at the interval. Their astonishing victory was the highest scoring FA cup match of the 20th century and the Lillywhites biggest victory in their history. The following is an account from a Crewe fan that was at the match: “As we were a footballing team, Spurs were the best team in the country at that time and did the double a year later. On that night they made the great Real Madrid side look second rate. They were unstoppable and it’s fair to say that my work colleague enjoyed it far better than I did.”

2. Spurs 6-0 Birmingham: The year was 1967, the season that Spurs would be crowned winners of the FA cup. En route to their final against rivals Chelsea, Spurs met Birmingham city in a quarter final replay at the Lane. Bill Nicholson’s side put on a phenomenal showing, defeating the blues 6-0, with goals from Alan Gilzean, Jimmy Greaves x2, Frank Saul and a brace from Terry Venables seeing Spurs storm into the semi-finals.

3. Not all of our FA cup ties at the Lane were memorable for the right reasons, a perfect example of this was Spurs fourth round exit at the hands of Man City in a replay in the 2003-04 season. Spurs were in cruise control and lead 3-0 at the break, with victory for David Pleat’s side seeming inevitable. However, Man City done the unthinkable and scored four goals in the second half to beat the Lillywhites 4-3, stunning the White Hart Lane faithful and shattering spurs’ FA cup dreams for another season. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GiUIi9UJpyk

4. Spurs 5-0 Sunderland: Bill Nicholson’s famous double winning side of 1960-61 season went through to the semifinals of the FA cup in scintillating fashion with their 5-0 thumping of Sunderland in a quarter final replay. Over 64,000 fans witnessed a a vintage Spurs display as goals from Les Allen, Terry Dyson x2, Dave Mackay and Bobby Smith saw Spurs march through to the semifinals, in what will surely be remembered as one of Spurs’s most memorable FA cup matches. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=euMldfb4L7k

5. Spurs 4-3 Wycombe: It’s quite fitting that the final match in my list is from this seasons current campaign, Pochettino’s team came from behind twice to get a dramatic 4-3 victory over league two side Wycombe Wanderers at the Lane. It was a game that had every thing, it contained passion and excitement, it was a good old fashioned FA cup tie and one that will live long on in the memory of Spurs supporters. Son’s late winner in stoppage time of the second half sent the Lane into a scene of sheer ecstasy, in a game where Wycombe deserved at least a replay. Here’s hoping tomorrows final cup match at the Lane against Millwall, will be just as memorable! COYS

Spurs versus Everton: (match preview)

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Spurs versus Everton: (match preview)

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This afternoon Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side take on Everton at the Lane in what is yet another crucial match for the Lillywhites. We’re a team in fine form and our home form has been nothing other than exceptional, but the toffees will provide a tough test today, their beginning to flourish under Ronald Koeman and their unbeaten in their last 9 league matches. And with one of the leagues finest strikers in Romelu Lukaku, Spurs will have to bring their A game for today’s encounter if they are to achieve maximum points. A well structured and defensive side, the blues have talent in numbers and I feel as if today’s match will be won in the midfield with Mousa Dembele and Victor Wanyama up against the talented Morgan Schneiderlin and Idrissa Gueye, Im hoping our midfield prowess will pay off. We faced Koeman’s side on the opening day of this season, that match ended in a 1-1 draw and it emphasises the task were up against today, if we can get an earlier goal or two like we done against Stoke, then I believe we would go on to dominate the game, but the longer the game drags on goalless, the tougher the task becomes. Nonetheless I am confident going into today’s game and I’m predicting Dele Alli to be the difference today, we need to win the match but against today’s opposition it’s easier said then done, but at the Lane we’re almost indestructible. COYS

My predicted lineup: Lloris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Wanyama, Dier, Dembele, Eriksen, Alli, Kane.

My predicted scoreline: 3-1 to Spurs courtesy of goals from Dele Alli x2 and Harry Kane.

One to watch: One of the leagues most inform strikers, Romelu Lukaku. The powerful Belgian centre forward is currently the leagues joint top scorer with Harry Kane on 17 goals.

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Pau Lopez: A future successor to Lloris?

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Pau Lopez: A future successor to Lloris?

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Last season, young goalkeeper Pau Lopez was playing in some of the most iconic stadiums in the world, in one of the worlds best leagues. This season, the Spanish youth international has featured in only four matches for Spurs’ development side swapping the likes of the Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabéu for the likes of the Lamex stadium in Stevenage. When Pau Lopez joined Spurs on a season long loan from La Liga side Espanyol on transfer deadline day in the summer, the Spaniards arrival at Hotspur way was met with some confusion from Spurs supporters. With Michel Vorm being an effective deputy to the phenomenal Hugo Lloris, one would question was their really a need to get a goalkeeper in for the current season? However, it was quite clear that Pochettino had not signed Lopez merely for cover in case a goalkeeping injury crisis occurs, but for his huge potential and ability in the nets. The 22 year old goalkeepers breakthrough season at the Catalonian club occurred during the 2015-16 season following the departure of Kiko Casilla. Having joined the Espanyol youth ranks back in 2007 from boyhood club Girona, Pau was a player that Pochettino knew well during his tenure at the Barcelona club. Last seasons campaign for a struggling Espanyol side, saw Pau Lopez record a string of top performances and his overall goalkeeping ability saw him gain the reputation of one of Spain’s hottest goalkeeping prospects. He was duly rewarded with a place in Spain’s provisional Euro 2016 squad, having first watched Lopez play last season for the Pericos, I became aware of the Spaniards tremendous shot stopping ability, his excellent handling of the ball and also his all roundness in between the sticks, in the fact that he has all the raw attributes of an exciting young goalkeeper.

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Pau reminds me in some ways of compatriot David De Gea in regards to his terrific shot stopping, particularly from close range. Having featured on four occasions so far for the under 23’s side during the current campaign, I have managed to see two of those matches and I was really impressed with the youngsters performance on both ccasions. Lopez was faultless in the two games that I saw him, he made some fine reflex saves, but their was one moment in the game against Sunderland under 23’s when he made a reflex save that left the crowd stunned, it was truly sensational. In addition his handling and anticipation were similarly impressive, his commanding in the air and certainly doesn’t lack in confidence. Lopez is an exciting prospect, he was one of the finest young goalkeepers in Europe last season and I reckon Pochettino’s long term project for Pau, is for him to be the number 1 goalkeeper for the Lillywhites, and I honestly believe that he could go on to replicate the excellence of Lloris in years to come. From what I’ve seen of Lopez at Espanyol and in the Spurs development side, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was to go on and be Lloris’ future successor. Spurs have an option to buy Lopez and I’m confident that they we will go ahead and do that in the summer, the Spanish under 21 international is still developing but his shown his class on the La Liga stage, and if for any reason Vorm were to move on in the near future, Lopez would become an efficient back up to Lloris.

On the other hand our youth academy currently has a handful of brilliant young goalkeepers, including Luke McGee, Alfie Whiteman, Tom Glover and Jonathan De Bie to name but a few. I firmly believe that all those players could go onto have successful careers at Spurs, but their not really ready to make that permanent step up to spurs’ senior team, where as Lopez is. In my opinion Lopez is a special young player who I’m confident will go on and have a very good career, and I hope that he enjoys that good career at Spurs, I feel we’d really regret not buying him. I see no reason why he can’t go on and become our number one goalkeeper in the next five years.

Skip to 1:05 to see Lopez in action: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=405iDZ9nW-Q

Spurs under 23’s versus Arsenal: (match preview)

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Spurs under 23’s versus Arsenal: (match preview)

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Our under 23’s are involved in a north London Derby later today, when they face Arsenal in the PL2 at the Gunners Colney training ground. The reverse fixture at Hotspur way saw Arsenal defeat Spurs with a 2-0 victory, but the dismissal of Charlie Owens had a big impact on that game. Ugo Ehiogu’s side who won their last match against Sunderland, have only lost one of their last seven matches in the league but they sit only two points above the relegation zone in seventh place. Today’s match is undoubtedly a massive game for the development side and I’m anticipating a tough match for the youngsters, Arsenal have had a good campaign and boast a talented squad, and their last match against Chelsea saw them field two senior players, in Rob Holding and Danny Welbeck. Interestingly our under 18’s also face Arsenal at their training ground with the game being played this Saturday. I reckon Ehiogu will field an experienced side for today’s match, bearing in mind the under 18’s face Arsenal on Saturday, I predict few of the under 18’s will be played this afternoon with the only exception possibly being Kazaiah Sterling up front. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Pau Lopez start in goal, all loanees won’t be involved today due to the weekend fixtures. COYS

For live updates: Follow Spurs’ official twitter feed.

My team prediction: (4-2-3-1) Lopez, Walker-Peters, Maghoma, Lesniak, Muscatt, Stylianides, Owens, Tracey, Pritchard, Georgiou, Sterling.

My score prediction: 2-2

One to watch: Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi who is the gunners top scorer in the PL2 with five goals.

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Spurs under 18’s 5-3 Newcastle united: (match report)

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Spurs under 18’s 5-3 Newcastle united: (match report)

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Spurs started the game brightly their attacking style of play evident from the offing, just under 3 minutes in the Lillywhites stunned the magpies with a superb opener from Keanan Bennett’s. It was a wonderful solo effort from the winger who showed great feet down the left wing before cutting inside and unleashing a powerful effort which flew past Nathan Harker and into the back of the net, 1-0 to Spurs! The attacking intensity didn’t stop from McDermott’s side and the Lillywhites didn’t rest on their laurels, as just five minutes later they double their advantage through forward Reo Griffiths. The alert Griffiths took full advantage of a mix up inside the box, and the centre forward buried the ball into the back of the net, a great poachers goal. Spurs were overwhelming Newcastle, as they sparkled going forward going close on several occasions. McDermott’s side got a scare when Mcnall’s thumping effort skimmed off the post, and the home side were starting to find their feet, going close again just a couple of minutes later. Newcastle started the second half the far better team, when Marsh brought down Gallacher inside the box the referee pointed straight to the spot. With Mcnall converting his penalty to bring the game back into life for the magpies, Spurs regained their composure and minutes later they got their third of the game through substitute Kazaiah Sterling, after Sterling scored a smart finish on the turn from just outside the penalty area, thats his sixth goal of the FA youth cup campaign, his now joint top scorer.

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The game was becoming an end to end affair as Newcastle went close shortly afterwards through Owen Bailey. And the home side, roared on by a few thousand fans pulled a goal back through Mcnall whose close effort from the resulting corner kick, smashed into the net. This most eventful of games took yet another dramatic turn moments later, when centre half Japhet Tanganga seemed to put the game beyond doubt, with spurs’ fourth of the game. Tanganga managing to get on the end of Dinzeyi’s rebounded effort, as the defender forced the ball home. Just 10 seconds later the unthinkable occurred, Newcastle had again managed to pull a goal back at the other end after Gallacher got on the end of a first time cross to guide the ball past Austin and into the back of the net, 4-3! Two minutes later the stadium almost erupted when Bailey almost drew the toon level, Bailey getting on the end of Heaney’s free kick as his header was saved in style by Austin as he tipped it behind, a match winning save. The drama didn’t stop as McDermott’s young Spurs side sealed the win, after Sterling played in Duncan in the box, the midfielder sent the ball into the back of the net with a curling effort. The final score Spurs 5-3 Newcastle united, the most exhilarating of games as McDermott’s side dug deep to win a thrilling cup tie, and I as a Spurs supporter am absolutely thrilled that we’re through to the semi finals of the FA Youth cup, a brilliant achievement from this talented crop of players.

Spurs will now face Chelsea over two legs in the semi finals with the first leg being played at the Lane, Spurs’ memorable cup run continues and I have every belief in them turning over a very talented Chelsea side in the next round. COYS

My man of the match: Reo Griffiths. A very hard one to call, Keanan Bennett’s, Samuel Shashoua and Nick Tsaroulla all had terrific matches but I’m going to give it to forward Reo Griffiths for his goal and assist.
Newcastle United Under-18s: Nathan Harker; Ben Kitchen, Owen Bailey (c), Lewis Gibson, Kieren Aplin; Matty Longstaff, Mace Goodridge (Mackenzie Heaney 77); Owen Gallacher, Thomas Allan (Callum Smith 67), Adam Wilson; Lewis McNall.

Subs not used: Otto Huuhtanen, Lewis Cass, Kelland Watts.

Tottenham Hotspur Under-18s: Brandon Austin, Timothy Eyoma, Nick Tsaroulla, George Marsh (c), Jonathan Dinzeyi, Japhet Tanganga, Samuel Shashoua, Oliver Skipp, Reo Griffiths (Dylan Duncan 72), Tashan Oakley-Boothe, Keanan Bennetts (Kazaiah Sterling 29).

Subs not used: Tariq Hinds, Alfie Whiteman, Jack Roles.

Referee: David Webb

Bookings: Newcastle United Under-18s – Matty Longstaff (81); Tottenham Hotspur Under-18s – none

Spurs under 18’s versus Newcastle united: (match preview)

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Spurs under 18’s versus Newcastle united: (match preview)

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The under 18’s FA youth cup adventure continues this evening, when John McDermott’s side face Newcastle united at St James’ park in the quarter finals of England’s most prestigious youth competition. The under 18’s side have been a joy to watch this season and their FA youth cup run has seen them play some beautiful football, with wins over Stevenage, QPR and Norwich seeing them progress to this crucial stage of the competition. However, this evenings game will be one of the biggest games that this crop of players will have been involved in, if McDermott’s side can progress to the semifinals, then they will face Chelsea over two legs. In terms of quality the Lillywhites are the better side, if this were played at the training ground then I believe the lads would run out comfortable winners. But the big difference is that tonight’s match will be played at the 52,000 seater stadium St James’ park, and the iconic stadium could be a quite intimidating experience for the players, with a big crowd expected for this evenings game. Newcastle currently sit in ninth position in the northern section of the under 18 league, but their recent record in the FA Youth cup is one that has to be respected. The magpies have some talented players in their ranks, with striker Lewis Mcnall and Mackenzie Heaney both players to look out for this evening. It would be a fantastic achievement if the lads could win tonight, but regardless of the result this experience will provide a learning curve for McDermott’s side. COYS

One to watch: Newcastle united striker Lewis Mcnall.

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You can listen to this evening match on live sports FM, the link is provided below.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Whiteman, Eyoma, Dinzeyi, Tanganga, Tsaroulla, Marsh, Oakley-Boothe, Shashoua, Roles, Bennett’s, Sterling.

My score prediction: 2-1 to Spurs.

Spurs 4-0 Stoke: (match report)

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Spurs 4-0 Stoke: (match report)

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Spurs put the disappointments of Thursday night behind them, as they thumped Stoke city 4-0 at the Lane earlier today, in what was a game of real quality from the Lillywhites. Pochettino’s side showed great intensity throughout and their control of the game paid off, as Spurs put in a vintage performance. After asserting their authority on the game Spurs attacked with a great degree of intent, and on 14 minutes the Lillywhites took the lead through their talisman, Harry Kane. Alli’s attempted through ball was intercepted by Shawcrosss, with the ball coming out to Kane on the edge of the box and Kane fired the ball low into the far corner of the net, a fine finish. After taking the lead Spurs looked as if they were in cruise control, playing with a panache about their game. However, 10 minutes after taking the lead, Hugo Lloris was forced into making a stunning save. After a cross was whipped in to the box, former Spurs man Peter Crouch got his foot to it, and although he he was offside, the linesman didn’t flag and Lloris was forced into making a world class save with his legs. Moments later Spurs almost doubled their advantage, after Jan Vertonghen’s effort from 12 yards cannoned off of the crossbar. Shortly afterwards Kane curled a delicious long range effort inches wide of Grant’s right post. Spurs continued their attacking onslaught and after Kyle Walker tested Grant with a ferocious strike, Spurs eventually doubled their lead just after the half hour mark through none other than Harry Kane.

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Eriksen picked out Kane from the resulting corner and the striker met the ball first time on the edge of the box, as he struck a sweet effort which nestled low into the far corner of the net, 2-0 to Spurs. Spurs’ attacking superiority was tearing the potters to shreds and just five minutes later Harry Kane again exposed Stokes vulnerabilities, as he got his hat-trick to put Spurs 3 up. With a free kick from 30 yards out Christian Eriksen laid the ball off to Kane whose low first time effort took a heavy deflection off Peter Crouch, before beating the helpless Lee Grant as it rolled in to the back of the net. Spurs’ high tempo didn’t stop and just before the end of the first period, Dele Alli sent the Lane into a scene of jubilation with Spurs’ fourth of the game. Kane was again at the centre of attention as he powerfully surged down the right wing, before sending a low cross into the path of Alli who tapped home at the far post, his red card in midweek long forgotten. Spurs started the second half just as they had done in the first, but Pochettino’s side were rocked by an injury to Toby Alderweireld just a few minutes in, Spurs reverted to four at the back, and in doing so their style of play was altered.

Spurs’ intensity never wavered however, they didn’t look as dangerous going forward in the second period, for Stoke it was a case of damaged limitations. Kane went close to getting his fourth of the game on 74 minutes, after the England international curled a low effort from the edge of the box, but Grant was alert to the danger as he got down to make a fine save. Spurs saw out the remaining minutes with ease, the final score Spurs 4-0 Stoke, the perfect response from Mauricio Pochettino’s side, a stunning performance sees the lads return to second in the table. COYS

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Additional note: After todays game finished I noticed that Josh Onomah, Cameron Carter-Vickers and most interestingly of all Marcus Edwards were all training on the pitch it just shows how close Edwards is to the main team.

My man of the match: The outstanding Harry Kane! With three goals and an assist Kane’s influence on the game was immense, he is now the premier leagues joint top scorer with 17 goals.

Player reviews:
– Hugo Lloris: Made an exceptional save in the first half, but apart from that he had a quiet afternoon.
– Kyle Walker: Monumental at right back, a faultless performance from the England international.
– Toby Alderweireld: Prior to coming off injured in the second half, Alderweireld was immense his anticipation was incredible.
– Jan Vertonghen: Very tidy and composed, also an attacking threat.
– Kevin Wimmer: Very comfortable when coming on.
– Ben Davies: Solid throughout.
– Victor Wanyama: Indestructible in the centre of the park.
– Mousa Dembele: A vintage performance from the Belgian, dazzling in the centre of the park, the Stoke midfield stood no chance.
– Harry Winks: Done a good job when coming on, mopped up well and showed really good vision.
– Christian Eriksen: Present throughout the whole game, contributing with two assists.
– Dele Alli: potent throughout his trickery and movement was top draw and he was deserving of his goal.
– Harry Kane: A hat-trick and an assist, a truly magnificent performance!
– Son: N/A (On for such little time).
Spurs (3-4-2-1): Lloris (c), Dier, Alderweireld (Wimmer 49), Vertonghen (Winks 66), Walker, Dembele, Wanyama, Davies, Eriksen, Dele, Kane (Son 86). Substitutes (not used): Vorm, Trippier, Sissoko, Janssen.

Stoke (4-2-3-1): Grant, Bardsley, Shawcross (c), Martins Indi, Pieters, Whelan (Cameron 82), Adam (Afellay 60), Arnautovic, Allen, Sobhi, Crouch (Berahino 60). Substitutes (not used): Given, Muniesa, Diouf, Imbula.

Goals: Spurs – Kane 14, 32, 37, Dele 45.

Yellow cards: Spurs – Wimmer, Wanyama; Stoke – Whelan, Adams, Arnautovic.

Referee: Jonathan Moss.

Attendance: 31,864.

Spurs under 18’s 4-0 Swansea: (match report)

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Spurs under 18’s 4-0 Swansea: (match report)

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On Tuesday afternoon our under 18’s side continued their intense schedule of fixtures, as they recorded a terrific 4-0 victory over Swansea City. John McDermott’s Spurs side were sublime and played some wonderful attacking football, as they dismantled bottom of the table Swansea. Instead of doing an in depth report, the following will just be a concise report of the game, which will include player reviews. Spurs tore Swansea to shreds at Hotspur way, their fast attacking football causing a major headache for the opposition. Young right back Tariq Hinds netted Spurs’ first of the game, after he latched on to the loose ball inside the box, after Shashoua had sent in a low cross, and Hinds showed the alertness of a centre forward as he tucked the ball home, Hinds first goal at under 18 level. We were dominant and Swansea were helpless to stop us. On the half hour mark, Hinds struck again, curling a superb long range effort into the top corner. Early in the second half Jack Roles channeled his inner Frank Lampard, pouncing on a loose ball inside the box, the box to box midfielder needed no asking as he slotted the ball home. The third goal essentially ending the game as the depleted Swansea side done their best to suppress our countless attacks. The good vision of Keanan Bennett’s saw the winger pick out Samuel Shashoua for Spurs’ fourth of the game on 56 minutes. Bennett’s finding Shashoua, whose deft touch saw him find a pocket of space which he converted with aplomb. Spurs could have had many more goals in the remaining minutes but it wasn’t to matter, McDermott’s side had achieved a memorable victory and showcased their superb talent ahead of Mondays massive FA youth cup tie with Newcastle on Monday.

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Our under 18’s were also in action this Saturday, due to the FA youth cup match on Monday, the squad consisted mainly of under 16’s. And the young Spurs side put in a good effort against a top Villa side, narrowly losing 2-1 at villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground.

 
Player reviews:
– Brandon Austin: A spectator for almost the entirety of the match.
– Tariq Hinds: An exceptional performance from Hinds as he netted a brace, he showed just how good he is getting forward as he is defending, a tremendous performance.
– Matt Lock: Lock had an excellent game against the swans, he impressed down the right flank with his excellent ball control and agility. Lock was also solid defensively, his really beginning to remind me of Walker-Peters in his style of play.
– George Marsh: Impressive as ever, Marsh was commanding and composed at centre half.
– TJ Eyoma: Has been a key performer for the under 18’s this season, and Tuesdays game was no exception.
– Jonathan Dinzeyi: Had a terrific game, dealt with the Swansea forwards with ease.
– Samuel Shashoua: The creative driving force behind Spurs’ attacking performance, a leader on the pitch Shashoua was unlucky not to get more than one goal and it was probably his best game of the season.
– Jack Roles: A hard worker throughout, the intelligent Roles netted his twelfth goal of the season and the box to box midfielder was brimming with confidence.
– Reo Griffiths: Brilliant hold up play, Griffiths was powerful going forward and done everything but find the net, deserved a goal.
– Tashan Oakley-Boothe: Absolutely top class, the midfielder had an excellent game as he burst forward through the middle creating chance after chance.
– Keanan Bennett’s: A constant danger down the left Bennett’s had a fine game, getting the assist for Spurs’ fourth.
– Moroyin Omolabi: Did well when coming on, provided steel to the midfield.
– Jamie Reynolds: Decent display from Reynolds, very tidy when coming on.
– Juan Pablo Gonzalez-Velasco: Provided a spark when coming on and was very unlucky not to get on the score sheet.

My man of the match: Samuel Shashoua- The creative driving force behind Spurs’ attacking performance, a leader on the pitch Shashoua was unlucky not to get more than one goal and it was probably his best game of the season, and his had many a good game! There was a moment in the game when Shashoua beat two or three men before finding the space to shoot, his effort crashing against the crossbar, it was breathtaking play, Messiesque.

 
Spurs U18s: Austin, Lock, Hinds, Marsh (c, Omolabi 64), Eyoma, Dinzeyi, Shashoua, Roles (Reynolds 59), Griffiths, Oakley-Boothe, Bennetts (Gonzalez-Velasco 68). Substitutes (not used): Brown, Whiteman (GK).