It has just been announced by Spurs that our 24 year old midfielder Christian Eriksen has signed a new four year contract with the Lillywhites. Eriksen has been one of our most influential players since signing from Ajax in the summer of 2013 and it is excellent news that the Denmark international has signed a new contract with the club.
Earlier today our under 16 side maintained their 100% start to the season as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Hotspur way, with Rodel Richards scoring for the Lillywhites with the other goal coming down as an own goal. This talented group of players are really impressing on the under 16 stage and I’m sure an extremely bright season is in the offing.
It has just been announced that our young attacking midfielder Will Miller has joined championship side Burton Albion on loan until January. The talented Miller is a skilful player who I believe has the potential to make it at Spurs, Miller made his first team debut for Pochettino’s side in Melbourne this summer and impressed at the unfamiliar position of left back against Italian champions Juventus. I recently saw Miller play for our under 23’s against Everton and Miller had a really good game, sat behind me that night was Burton Albions manager Nigel Clough. I wish Will a very successful loan spell with the Brewers.
Within the last hour Spurs have announced the departure of midfielder Nabil Bentaleb who has joined Schalke 04 on a season long loan ahead of a potential £17 million pounds permanent move to the Bundesliga club. It’s sad to see Nabil leave Spurs as he had really impressed following his promotion from the academy in 2013 however, last season Bentaleb barely featured for Pochettino’s side and fell down the pecking order. The Algerian international is undoubtedly a talented player who made many excellent performances for Spurs netting one goal for the Lillywhites. The 21 year old has a big future in the game and I wish Nabil all the very best at his new club.
DeAndre Yedlin signs for Newcastle United:
Earlier today it was announced that our 23 year old right back DeAndre Yedlin had joined Newcastle United in a deal worth five million pounds. The right back who made only one appearance for the Lillywhites since joining from Seattle sounders in the summer of 2014, spent last season on loan at Sunderland in which he impressed throughout the campaign. However, with so much competition for places at right back it’s probably the best move for Yedlin’s future development in the game. Yedlin joins Newcastle on a five year contract, I wish DeAndre all the very best at his new club.
Spurs youngster Elliot Thorpe who plays for our under 16’s side, was involved for Wales under 17’s in their match against Hungary earlier today as they drew 2-2 in a friendly in Newport. Elliot Thorpe started the game and was unlucky not to score after having hit the post, the attacking midfielder could feature again for the dragons on Thursday as they face Hungary for a second time at the Newport stadium.
This afternoon our under 23 side defeated Reading 4-1 at Hogwood park as they got their first victory of the Premier league 2 season, in a game in which Ugo Ehiogu’s side were highly impressive throughout. The young Lillywhites took the lead shortly after the half hour mark through 17 year old Marcus Edwards, after the forward received a pass from Oduwa on the edge of the box before turning away from his marker and firing an accurate shot into the top corner of the net. Shortly after the interval Edwards scored his second of the game, after the skillful forward cut in from the right before hitting the back of the net from 20 yards with a fine left footed strike. A minute later we got our third goal of the game through attacking midfielder Will Miller who rifled the ball past Jonathan Bond and into the top corner with a first time strike, after the forward was found by the resulting cross from Oduwa. Ehiogu’s side put the game out of reach from the royals a couple of minutes later as striker Shayon Harrison got our fourth of the game after the alert forward latched on Dominic Hyam’s pass to the goalkeeper before tackling Bond and putting the ball into the back of the net. Reading pulled a goal back later on through Andy Rinomhota but it wasn’t to matter as Ugo Ehiogu’s side won 4-1 in what was an extremely impressive performance from the under 23’s. Up next for Spurs under 23’s is an away match against Derby County, next Friday.
Reading: Bond, Osho (Andresson 55), Jules, East, Hyam, Dickie (c), Stacey, Rinomhota, Samuel (Cardwell 46), Barrett, Novakovich (Sheppard 52). Substitutes (not used): Davis, Southwood (GK).
Spurs: Glover, Walker-Peters, Ogilvie, Amos (c), Walkes, Owens, Edwards, Pritchard (Goddard 60), Harrison, Miller (Loft 67), Oduwa (Tracey 77). Substitutes (not used): Stylianides, Whiteman (GK).
Goals: Reading – Rinomhota 73; Spurs – Edwards 32, 47, Miller 48, Harrison 51.
Yellow cards: Reading – Sheppard 83; Spurs – Harrison 81, Amos 83.
Referee: A Bromley.
Spurs v Crystal Palace: (match preview)
Venue: White Hart Lane
Date: Saturday 20th August 15:00pm
Live: Not being broadcast in the UK, check @SpursOfficial Twitter account for live updates.
Head2Heads: 1-0 Crystal palace, 3-1 Spurs, 1-0 Spurs, Crystal Palace 2-1, 0-0
Referee: Michael Oliver
This Saturday we face Crystal Palace in our first home game of the season as Mauricio Pochettino’s lads look to get their first win of the new campaign after last Saturday’s opening day draw to Everton at Goodison park. Pochettino’s side are no strangers to the Eagles, having played the south London club three times last season defeating them on two of those occasions. We are undoubtedly favourites ahead of this Saturday’s game and in many ways we couldn’t play Palace at a better time, with Alan Pardew’s squad lacking in depth and continuing their poor league form from last season into the current season. However, Pardew’s side are a well structured team and are a tough side to break down, Palace will presumably sit deep and look for a point this Saturday, with Palace looking to benefit from set pieces, with Connor Wickham a threat with in the box. Palace are expected to sign Christian Benteke from Liverpool, but the Belgian is unlikely to be in contention to play at White Hart Lane on Saturday. An early goal could be the difference in this match, but I am confident that we will defeat the Eagles in relatively comfortable fashion, as I believe Pardew’s side will not be able to deal with our potent attack. A win would also do our confidence the world of good and would hopefully kick start a successful league campaign for the Lillywhites. COYS⚽️
Team news: Hugo Lloris is ruled out through injury whilst Mousa Dembele is suspended. Meanwhile, Son Heung-min returns after playing for South Korea at the Olympics though Son will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s game.
My team prediction: (4-2-3-1) Vorm, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Wanyama, Dier, Lamela, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane.
My score prediction: 3-0 to Spurs courtesy of goals from Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
One to watch: Our former player Andros Townsend, who will no doubt cause problems down the wing.
The Welsh FA today published their under 17’s squad who will face Hungary in two separate friendly international matches at Newport Stadium on Tuesday, 23 August (KO 3.00pm) and Thursday, 25 August (KO 11.00am). Included in the squad is young Spurs under 16’s player Elliot Thorpe who can play as an attacking midfielder as well as a striker, Thorpe is a 15 year old player who plays for our under 16’s side. Thorpe was also part of the Wales under 16 side that won the 2015-16 Victory shield, I wish Elliot the very best of luck for these two matches.
It has just been announced by the club that our captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been ruled out of action for four weeks, after the France international picked up a hamstring injury at Everton on the opening day, which forced our captain off in the first half. Michel Vorm will replace Lloris with the Dutchman set to be in goal against Crystal palace this Saturday whilst young keeper Luke McGee is expected to be on the bench. I wish Hugo a speedy recovery.
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