Mirror Football http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/ Tottenham Hotspur Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror Download the FREE and updated MirrorFootball iPhone app now! http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Download-the-FREE-and-updated-MirrorFootball-iPhone-app-now-article896132.html Get more live news, more live scores and more live commentary on your device Get more live news, more live scores and more live commentary on your device Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:29 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Download-the-FREE-and-updated-MirrorFootball-iPhone-app-now-article896132.html MirrorFootball 2012-05-04T12:59:29Z true Going nowhere: Prem transfer target Robben signs new contract with Bayern http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arjen-Robben-English-return-off-after-signing-new-Bayern-Munich-contract-to-2015-article896120.html Dutch winger had been linked with the two Manchester clubs, Spurs and Liverpool amid reports of a dressing room fight with a team-mate Dutch winger had been linked with the two Manchester clubs, Spurs and Liverpool amid reports of a dressing room fight with a team-mate Thu, 03 May 2012 15:46:49 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arjen-Robben-English-return-off-after-signing-new-Bayern-Munich-contract-to-2015-article896120.html Mirror Football 2012-05-03T15:46:49Z true Stroll on: Walker commits future to Spurs until 2017 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-full-back-Kyle-Walker-signs-contract-extension-until-2017-article896108.html "His performances have not gone unnoticed," says a club statement "His performances have not gone unnoticed," says a club statement Thu, 03 May 2012 13:49:53 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-full-back-Kyle-Walker-signs-contract-extension-until-2017-article896108.html Mirror Football 2012-05-03T13:49:53Z true Premier League? You're having a laugh! Vertonghen told to join Barca instead of Spurs or Arsenal http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896081.html "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer Thu, 03 May 2012 11:03:56 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896081.html Football Spy 2012-05-03T11:03:56Z true Premier League? You're having a laugh! Vertonghen told to join Barca instead of Spurs or Arsenal http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896114.html "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer "I think he will fit perfect at Barca," says Ajax boss Frank de Boer Thu, 03 May 2012 11:03:14 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-and-Spurs-target-Jan-Vertonghen-told-to-join-Barcelona-by-Ajax-manager-Frank-de-Boer-article896114.html Football Spy 2012-05-03T11:03:14Z true Stop rewriting history: Hodgson may have got it, but Redknapp is still the better man for the job http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/darren-lewis/Darren-Lewis-column-Stop-rewriting-history-Roy-Hodgson-may-be-England-manager-but-Harry-Redknapp-is-still-the-better-man-for-the-job-article896068.html The revisionism surrounding Harry Redknapp this week has been an education to behold. Suddenly his feats at Spurs, Portsmouth and West Ham count for nothing. In the stampede to trash the Tottenham manager, Roy Hodgson suddenly always has been the better candidate for the England job. Yet how can the FA try to create the illusion that Hodgson was the no.1 candidate a month ago when one of their own, FA board member Phil Gartside, appeared on radio three weeks ago to insist Redknapp was an "out... The revisionism surrounding Harry Redknapp this week has been an education to behold. Suddenly his feats at Spurs, Portsmouth and West Ham count for nothing. In the stampede to trash the Tottenham manager, Roy Hodgson suddenly always has been the better candidate for the England job. Yet how can the FA try to create the illusion that Hodgson was the no.1 candidate a month ago when one of their own, FA board member Phil Gartside, appeared on radio three weeks ago to insist Redknapp was an "out... Thu, 03 May 2012 09:45:46 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/darren-lewis/Darren-Lewis-column-Stop-rewriting-history-Roy-Hodgson-may-be-England-manager-but-Harry-Redknapp-is-still-the-better-man-for-the-job-article896068.html 2012-05-03T09:45:46Z true Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Thursday's papers http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Thursday-s-papers-Michael-Owen-set-for-Shanghai-Surprise-Lavezzi-set-to-leave-Napoli-Keita-to-snub-Liverpool-and-Arsenal-in-for-Das-Bost-article896071.html Michael Owen's Shanghai Surprise, Lavezzi set to leave Napoli, Keita to snub Liverpool and Arsenal in for Bost Michael Owen's Shanghai Surprise, Lavezzi set to leave Napoli, Keita to snub Liverpool and Arsenal in for Bost Thu, 03 May 2012 07:26:50 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Thursday-s-papers-Michael-Owen-set-for-Shanghai-Surprise-Lavezzi-set-to-leave-Napoli-Keita-to-snub-Liverpool-and-Arsenal-in-for-Das-Bost-article896071.html Football Spy 2012-05-03T07:26:50Z true Bolton 1-4 Tottenham: Muamba sees Trotters move closer to drop http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-1-4-Tottenham-Fabrice-Muamba-sees-Trotters-move-closer-to-drop-article896070.html Not even a pre-match appearance by their miracle man could stop Wanderers crashing to a second-half blitz Not even a pre-match appearance by their miracle man could stop Wanderers crashing to a second-half blitz Wed, 02 May 2012 21:12:23 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-1-4-Tottenham-Fabrice-Muamba-sees-Trotters-move-closer-to-drop-article896070.html David McDonnell 2012-05-02T21:12:23Z true Over and out: Sol Campbell announces retirement from football after failing to find new club http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Arsenal-and-England-defender-Sol-Campbell-announces-his-retirement-from-football-article896028.html The former Arsenal and England defender has quit after failing to find a club since being released by Newcastle last year The former Arsenal and England defender has quit after failing to find a club since being released by Newcastle last year Wed, 02 May 2012 13:41:03 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Former-Arsenal-and-England-defender-Sol-Campbell-announces-his-retirement-from-football-article896028.html Mirror Football 2012-05-02T13:41:03Z true Double Dutch: Spurs bid to steal Vertonghen from North London rivals http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-have-overtaken-Arsenal-in-race-for-Ajax-defender-Jan-Vertonghen-article896023.html The versatile Ajax defender is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs including Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle - watch him in action The versatile Ajax defender is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs including Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle - watch him in action Wed, 02 May 2012 08:41:39 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-have-overtaken-Arsenal-in-race-for-Ajax-defender-Jan-Vertonghen-article896023.html Mirror Football 2012-05-02T08:41:39Z true Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Wednesday-s-papers-Arjen-Robben-alerts-Manchester-City-Tottenham-and-Liverpool-Raul-could-come-to-Newcastle-or-Fulham-Chelsea-consider-Harry-Redknapp-article896005.html Robben puts Premier League clubs on alert, Real Madrid legend could arrive at Newcastle, Chelsea consider making Harry new boss and more... Robben puts Premier League clubs on alert, Real Madrid legend could arrive at Newcastle, Chelsea consider making Harry new boss and more... Wed, 02 May 2012 07:22:51 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Wednesday-s-papers-Arjen-Robben-alerts-Manchester-City-Tottenham-and-Liverpool-Raul-could-come-to-Newcastle-or-Fulham-Chelsea-consider-Harry-Redknapp-article896005.html Football Spy 2012-05-02T07:22:51Z true Miraculous homecoming: Muamba confirmed to attend Bolton's game against Spurs tomorrow night http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabrice-Muamba-to-attend-Bolton-s-game-against-Tottenham-on-Wednesday-night-article896013.html "It's fitting that the match is between these two clubs and that Fabrice is able to come along," said Owen Coyle "It's fitting that the match is between these two clubs and that Fabrice is able to come along," said Owen Coyle Tue, 01 May 2012 17:21:48 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabrice-Muamba-to-attend-Bolton-s-game-against-Tottenham-on-Wednesday-night-article896013.html Mirror Football 2012-05-01T17:21:48Z true Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Tuesday's papers http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Tuesday-s-papers-Manchester-City-overtake-Manchester-United-in-race-for-Eden-Hazard-Real-Madrid-battle-Arsenal-and-Liverpool-for-Anderlecht-midfielder-Lucas-Biglia-and-more-article895974.html City overtake United in race for Hazard, Real Madrid battle Arsenal and Liverpool for Anderlecht midfielder and more... City overtake United in race for Hazard, Real Madrid battle Arsenal and Liverpool for Anderlecht midfielder and more... Tue, 01 May 2012 07:25:57 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-news-rumours-gossip-from-Tuesday-s-papers-Manchester-City-overtake-Manchester-United-in-race-for-Eden-Hazard-Real-Madrid-battle-Arsenal-and-Liverpool-for-Anderlecht-midfielder-Lucas-Biglia-and-more-article895974.html Football Spy 2012-05-01T07:25:57Z true "I wish him all the best.. I don't hold grudges": Redknapp sends best wishes to England manager-elect Hodgson http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-manager-elect-Roy-Hodgson-is-offered-best-wishes-from-Harry-Redknapp-article895929.html Roy Hodgson has received Harry Redknapp's support after apparently beating the Tottenham boss to the England manager's job Roy Hodgson has received Harry Redknapp's support after apparently beating the Tottenham boss to the England manager's job Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:12:59 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-manager-elect-Roy-Hodgson-is-offered-best-wishes-from-Harry-Redknapp-article895929.html Mirror Football 2012-04-30T10:12:59Z true Wing wizard: Bale too much of a home bird to fly the nest, says Harry http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Harry-Redknapp-says-Gareth-Bale-not-leaving-article895894.html 'I don’t think he’s a boy suited to going abroad at the moment' says Tottenham boss 'I don’t think he’s a boy suited to going abroad at the moment' says Tottenham boss Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:18:20 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Harry-Redknapp-says-Gareth-Bale-not-leaving-article895894.html Simon Head 2012-04-29T22:18:20Z true Tweet my Goal: The best gags from Chelsea 6-1 QPR and Spurs 2-0 Blackburn http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/Tweet-my-Goal-Football-jokes-about-Chelsea-6-1-QPR-and-Spurs-2-0-Blackburn-Fernando-Torres-hat-trick-Sandro-being-sick-and-more-article895878.html It's been a day of matches as competitive as a fight between a red-hot poker and a block of butter. But they can't all be classics, right? First, Chelsea swept aside QPR, helped along to a 6-1 win by Fernando Torres' first hat-trick since joining the club. Read the report here . Then, Blackburn achieved something no top flight club has managed since 2004 (and not in a good way), as Tottenham beat them 2-0 at White Hart Lane. Click here for that match report. This is how it unfolded on the @Mi... It's been a day of matches as competitive as a fight between a red-hot poker and a block of butter. But they can't all be classics, right? First, Chelsea swept aside QPR, helped along to a 6-1 win by Fernando Torres' first hat-trick since joining the club. Read the report here . Then, Blackburn achieved something no top flight club has managed since 2004 (and not in a good way), as Tottenham beat them 2-0 at White Hart Lane. Click here for that match report. This is how it unfolded on the @Mi... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:00:08 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/Tweet-my-Goal-Football-jokes-about-Chelsea-6-1-QPR-and-Spurs-2-0-Blackburn-Fernando-Torres-hat-trick-Sandro-being-sick-and-more-article895878.html 2012-04-29T18:00:08Z true Tottenham 2-0 Blackburn: Spurs breeze back into the top four http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-2-0-Blackburn-match-report-Spurs-back-into-top-four-as-Blackburn-do-not-have-one-attempt-on-goal-article895865.html Goals from Van der Vaart and Walker are more than enough as Rovers become first Prem team since 2004 not to have a single effort on goal in a match Goals from Van der Vaart and Walker are more than enough as Rovers become first Prem team since 2004 not to have a single effort on goal in a match Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:15:56 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-2-0-Blackburn-match-report-Spurs-back-into-top-four-as-Blackburn-do-not-have-one-attempt-on-goal-article895865.html Mirror Football 2012-04-29T17:15:56Z true Premier League LIVE: Follow the action as it happens - and help us cover it! http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Premier-League-live-Follow-MirrorFootball-coverage-of-the-action-as-it-happens-and-use-Twitter-to-make-your-contribution-to-our-stories-article895829.html Get the latest on Chelsea v QPR and Tottenham v Blackburn on another crucial day at both ends of the table, and join in on our semi-legendary Twitter feed Get the latest on Chelsea v QPR and Tottenham v Blackburn on another crucial day at both ends of the table, and join in on our semi-legendary Twitter feed Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:58:09 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Premier-League-live-Follow-MirrorFootball-coverage-of-the-action-as-it-happens-and-use-Twitter-to-make-your-contribution-to-our-stories-article895829.html Mirror Football 2012-04-29T11:58:09Z true Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Sunday's papers http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Manchester-United-poised-for-Shinji-Kagawa-swoop-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-Eden-Hazard-tug-of-war-Chelsea-to-buy-Ross-Barkley-of-Everton-loan-back-for-season-and-more-article895819.html Manchester United poised for Shinji Kagawa swoop, United and City in £25m Eden Hazard tug of war, Chelsea to buy Everton's Ross Barkley then loan him back and more Manchester United poised for Shinji Kagawa swoop, United and City in £25m Eden Hazard tug of war, Chelsea to buy Everton's Ross Barkley then loan him back and more Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:00:40 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Manchester-United-poised-for-Shinji-Kagawa-swoop-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-Eden-Hazard-tug-of-war-Chelsea-to-buy-Ross-Barkley-of-Everton-loan-back-for-season-and-more-article895819.html Football Spy 2012-04-29T10:00:40Z true Harry: 'I wanted Tevez and Cahill...but got Saha and Nelsen' http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-wanted-Manchester-City-Carlos-Tevez-and-Chelsea-Gary-Cahill-but-got-Louis-Saha-and-Ryan-Nelsen-article895798.html Spurs boss reveals it was his 'dream' to bring the rebel Argentine striker to White Hart Lane Spurs boss reveals it was his 'dream' to bring the rebel Argentine striker to White Hart Lane Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:26:11 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-wanted-Manchester-City-Carlos-Tevez-and-Chelsea-Gary-Cahill-but-got-Louis-Saha-and-Ryan-Nelsen-article895798.html Darren Lewis 2012-04-28T21:26:11Z true White Hart Pain: Modric and Bale could leave at end of the season http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Luka-Modric-and-Gareth-Bale-could-leave-Tottenham-at-the-end-of-the-season-article895721.html Harry Redknapp has admitted it will be hard to keep Manchester United target Modric while Bale has been linked with Barcelona Harry Redknapp has admitted it will be hard to keep Manchester United target Modric while Bale has been linked with Barcelona Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:25:16 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Luka-Modric-and-Gareth-Bale-could-leave-Tottenham-at-the-end-of-the-season-article895721.html Mirror Football 2012-04-28T21:25:16Z true Tottenham pair return from injuries to take on fully-fit Blackburn http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-vs-Blackburn-Kaboul-and-Adebayor-are-fit-but-King-a-doubt-and-Assou-Ekotto-is-out-no-fresh-worries-for-Rovers-as-ill-Vukcevic-recovers-article895695.html Kaboul and Adebayor are available but King's a doubt again and Assou-Ekotto's definitely out, while the visitors have only Hanley missing Kaboul and Adebayor are available but King's a doubt again and Assou-Ekotto's definitely out, while the visitors have only Hanley missing Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:28:58 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-vs-Blackburn-Kaboul-and-Adebayor-are-fit-but-King-a-doubt-and-Assou-Ekotto-is-out-no-fresh-worries-for-Rovers-as-ill-Vukcevic-recovers-article895695.html Mirror Football 2012-04-28T14:28:58Z true "Good 2 be back on twitter": Fabrice Muamba tweets for first time since heart attack and thanks fans for support http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabrice-Muamba-Bolton-star-tweets-for-first-time-since-heart-attack-and-thanks-fans-for-support-article895664.html The 24-year-old also sent a good luck message to his Bolton team-mates The 24-year-old also sent a good luck message to his Bolton team-mates Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:16:26 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Fabrice-Muamba-Bolton-star-tweets-for-first-time-since-heart-attack-and-thanks-fans-for-support-article895664.html Ben Rankin 2012-04-28T12:16:26Z true Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Saturday's papers http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Liverpool-linked-with-Gaston-Ramirez-of-Bologna-Chelsea-close-in-on-Hulk-Porto-striker-Arsenal-take-significant-steps-to-signing-Javi-Maertinez-of-Athletic-Bilbao-and-more-article895649.html Liverpool linked with Gaston Ramirez of Bologna, Chelsea close in on Porto's Hulk, Arsenal take significant steps to signing Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao and more Liverpool linked with Gaston Ramirez of Bologna, Chelsea close in on Porto's Hulk, Arsenal take significant steps to signing Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao and more Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:16:21 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Football-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Saturday-s-papers-Liverpool-linked-with-Gaston-Ramirez-of-Bologna-Chelsea-close-in-on-Hulk-Porto-striker-Arsenal-take-significant-steps-to-signing-Javi-Maertinez-of-Athletic-Bilbao-and-more-article895649.html Football Spy 2012-04-28T10:16:21Z true Derby winner: If Fergie gets his nose in front of City this will be his greatest title triumph http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/mark-lawrenson/Mark-Lawrenson-column-on-the-Manchester-derby-Roberto-Di-Matteo-s-Chelsea-prospects-the-Spurs-slump-and-Alex-McLeish-s-hiding-to-nothing-article895623.html Sir Alex Ferguson will deserve to be manager of the year if Manchester United win the Premier League. In fact, it would be Fergie’s finest ever title if United survive the Manchester derby and go on to win the crown this season. And it will be about surviving at the Etihad. United simply have to avoid defeat and, even if they lose, City still have the propensity to slip up again in the title race. There are other strong candidates to be this year’s top boss – ­particularly ­Newcastle’s Alan P... Sir Alex Ferguson will deserve to be manager of the year if Manchester United win the Premier League. In fact, it would be Fergie’s finest ever title if United survive the Manchester derby and go on to win the crown this season. And it will be about surviving at the Etihad. United simply have to avoid defeat and, even if they lose, City still have the propensity to slip up again in the title race. There are other strong candidates to be this year’s top boss – ­particularly ­Newcastle’s Alan P... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:05 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/mark-lawrenson/Mark-Lawrenson-column-on-the-Manchester-derby-Roberto-Di-Matteo-s-Chelsea-prospects-the-Spurs-slump-and-Alex-McLeish-s-hiding-to-nothing-article895623.html 2012-04-28T07:00:05Z true Manc robber: Mancini out to nick Hazard, Cavani and Modric...and wants Rooney too http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-Roberto-mancini-wants-to-sign-Eden-Hazard-Edinson-Cavani-Luka-Modrid-and-Manchester-United-Wayne-Rooney-article895621.html Manchester City boss reveals he would love to sign United's talisman and would have Ryan Giggs too - if he were a few years younger Manchester City boss reveals he would love to sign United's talisman and would have Ryan Giggs too - if he were a few years younger Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:30:09 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-Roberto-mancini-wants-to-sign-Eden-Hazard-Edinson-Cavani-Luka-Modrid-and-Manchester-United-Wayne-Rooney-article895621.html Darren Lewis 2012-04-27T21:30:09Z true JT has performed a miracle.. he's made Ashley look like a saint http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/brian-reade/Brian-Reade-opinion-John-Terry-needs-to-redeem-himself-like-Ashley-Cole-after-Barcelona-red-card-article895633.html Everyone who saw him on Tuesday night said it was impossible to console John Terry. No wonder. What went on in Barcelona really must have hurt. Not almost costing Chelsea the game, putting his colleagues under barely bearable pressure, or the prospect of watching the Champions League final with a tie on. No, it went deeper than that. Terry's belief that he can do what he wants then slide off the hook by putting a cynical spin on events, finally, magnificently, blew up in his face. The curtain... Everyone who saw him on Tuesday night said it was impossible to console John Terry. No wonder. What went on in Barcelona really must have hurt. Not almost costing Chelsea the game, putting his colleagues under barely bearable pressure, or the prospect of watching the Champions League final with a tie on. No, it went deeper than that. Terry's belief that he can do what he wants then slide off the hook by putting a cynical spin on events, finally, magnificently, blew up in his face. The curtain... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:30:43 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/brian-reade/Brian-Reade-opinion-John-Terry-needs-to-redeem-himself-like-Ashley-Cole-after-Barcelona-red-card-article895633.html 2012-04-27T20:30:43Z true Get your tips out for the lads: Simon Bird's Prem previews and predictions (Week 36) http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Premier-League-previews-and-predictions-The-Manchester-derby-Arsenal-to-beat-Stoke-Blackburn-to-lose-at-Spurs-and-more-by-Simon-Bird-article895657.html Who's going to win the Manchester derby? Can Arsenal beat Stoke? Will Blackburn ever win again? All that and more revealed! Every week Simon Bird, MirrorFootball's very own Mystic Meg, predicts the weekend's Premier League fixtures. Come back on Monday to see how he got on... ***          Game of the weekend: Manchester City vs Manchester United (Monday, 8pm) Magic, manic, magnificent, Monday. However the final game of a potentially gripping weekend of football is billed, and whatever the foo... Who's going to win the Manchester derby? Can Arsenal beat Stoke? Will Blackburn ever win again? All that and more revealed! Every week Simon Bird, MirrorFootball's very own Mystic Meg, predicts the weekend's Premier League fixtures. Come back on Monday to see how he got on... ***          Game of the weekend: Manchester City vs Manchester United (Monday, 8pm) Magic, manic, magnificent, Monday. However the final game of a potentially gripping weekend of football is billed, and whatever the foo... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:19:39 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Premier-League-previews-and-predictions-The-Manchester-derby-Arsenal-to-beat-Stoke-Blackburn-to-lose-at-Spurs-and-more-by-Simon-Bird-article895657.html 2012-04-27T14:19:39Z true Blame Harry: Tottenham player says their late-season slump is boss Redknapp's fault http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-slump-Harry-Redknapp-fault-says-their-defender-Vedran-Corluka-article895615.html Manager is accused of tiring his players out by sticking with the same team too much and not rotating his squad Manager is accused of tiring his players out by sticking with the same team too much and not rotating his squad Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:31:41 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-slump-Harry-Redknapp-fault-says-their-defender-Vedran-Corluka-article895615.html Darren Lewis 2012-04-26T21:31:41Z true The FA's bizarre handling of the England boss vacancy could end up costing Spurs a lot more than a top four spot http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/darren-lewis/The-FA-s-bizarre-handling-of-the-England-boss-vacancy-could-end-up-costing-Spurs-a-lot-more-than-a-top-four-spot-by-Darren-Lewis-article895436.html The Harry Redknapp situation has been handled bizarrely to say the least. And, unless Spurs can somehow turn their form around in their final four games, it will cost them their place in next season's Champions League. The truth of the matter is that each of the three parties in the whole affair have been at pains to safeguard their own positions. Nobody can blame Redknapp for being coy and diplomatic on the issue. Few people in his shoes would have done anything differently being in one job... The Harry Redknapp situation has been handled bizarrely to say the least. And, unless Spurs can somehow turn their form around in their final four games, it will cost them their place in next season's Champions League. The truth of the matter is that each of the three parties in the whole affair have been at pains to safeguard their own positions. Nobody can blame Redknapp for being coy and diplomatic on the issue. Few people in his shoes would have done anything differently being in one job... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:23:39 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/darren-lewis/The-FA-s-bizarre-handling-of-the-England-boss-vacancy-could-end-up-costing-Spurs-a-lot-more-than-a-top-four-spot-by-Darren-Lewis-article895436.html 2012-04-25T15:23:39Z true Will Spurs be able to keep Modric if their slump continues - and would they want to? http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/darren-lewis/Will-Tottenham-be-able-to-keep-Luka-Modric-if-their-slump-continues-and-would-they-want-to-By-Darren-Lewis-article895435.html Wonder what Luka Modric thought of Tuesday night in Barcelona? Tottenham's Croatian midfielder looked to have got over his frustration in the autumn of last year after being denied his chance to join Chelsea last summer. Indeed Modric was instrumental in the north Londoners' run of just two defeats in 21 matches that took them into title contention. In the last few months, however, Modric has looked nowhere near the prize asset so furiously fought over by the Blue and the White half during la... Wonder what Luka Modric thought of Tuesday night in Barcelona? Tottenham's Croatian midfielder looked to have got over his frustration in the autumn of last year after being denied his chance to join Chelsea last summer. Indeed Modric was instrumental in the north Londoners' run of just two defeats in 21 matches that took them into title contention. In the last few months, however, Modric has looked nowhere near the prize asset so furiously fought over by the Blue and the White half during la... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:23:33 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/darren-lewis/Will-Tottenham-be-able-to-keep-Luka-Modric-if-their-slump-continues-and-would-they-want-to-By-Darren-Lewis-article895435.html 2012-04-25T15:23:33Z true Spurs slump could be England's gain, says Shilton http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-slump-could-be-England-s-gain-says-Peter-Shilton-article895434.html FA could announce appointment early if Spurs are out of race for fourth FA could announce appointment early if Spurs are out of race for fourth Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:25:35 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-slump-could-be-England-s-gain-says-Peter-Shilton-article895434.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-25T14:25:35Z true Harry: Modric and Bale are not going anywhere http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-Modric-and-Bale-are-not-going-anywhere-article895431.html 'There's no reason they should want to leave' says Spurs boss 'There's no reason they should want to leave' says Spurs boss Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:07:30 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-Modric-and-Bale-are-not-going-anywhere-article895431.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-25T14:07:30Z true England to name boss BEFORE end of season http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-now-set-to-name-new-manager-before-end-of-season-to-avoid-chaos-over-selection-of-Euro-2012-squad-article894983.html Appointment brought forward to avoid chaos of having stand-in manager Pearce name a Euro 2012 squad the eventual choice would then rip up Appointment brought forward to avoid chaos of having stand-in manager Pearce name a Euro 2012 squad the eventual choice would then rip up Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:31:47 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/England-now-set-to-name-new-manager-before-end-of-season-to-avoid-chaos-over-selection-of-Euro-2012-squad-article894983.html Darren Lewis 2012-04-24T21:31:47Z true City's De Jong targeted for £8m move to Italy http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Inter-Milan-target-8m-move-for-Nigel-De-Jong-Manchester-City-midfielder-eye-Kyle-Walker-Tottenham-defender-article895022.html Rebuilding Inter also have an eye on Tottenham starlet Walker Rebuilding Inter also have an eye on Tottenham starlet Walker Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:30:07 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Inter-Milan-target-8m-move-for-Nigel-De-Jong-Manchester-City-midfielder-eye-Kyle-Walker-Tottenham-defender-article895022.html John Cross 2012-04-24T21:30:07Z true Pienaar arrest warrant down to "misunderstanding" http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Everton-Steven-Pienaar-arrest-warrant-over-speeding-allegations-due-to-misunderstanding-says-his-lawyer-article895057.html Midfielder did not know about speeding allegations because details were sent to wrong address claims his lawyer Midfielder did not know about speeding allegations because details were sent to wrong address claims his lawyer Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:30:25 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Everton-Steven-Pienaar-arrest-warrant-over-speeding-allegations-due-to-misunderstanding-says-his-lawyer-article895057.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-24T18:30:25Z true Arrest warrant issued for Pienaar (report) http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-midfielder-Steven-Pienaar-subject-of-arrest-warrant-article894862.html Everton loan star due in court no-show over driving offences Everton loan star due in court no-show over driving offences Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:02:00 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Everton-midfielder-Steven-Pienaar-subject-of-arrest-warrant-article894862.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-24T12:02:00Z true Adebayor and Redknapp bicker as Spurs slump http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Harry-Redknapp-row-amid-slump-means-loan-deal-unlikely-become-permanent-article894381.html On-loan striker unlikely to join permanently after 'frank exchange of views' On-loan striker unlikely to join permanently after 'frank exchange of views' Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:30:20 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Harry-Redknapp-row-amid-slump-means-loan-deal-unlikely-become-permanent-article894381.html John Cross 2012-04-23T21:30:20Z true Picture: England stars line up in new kit for St George's Day http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Picture-England-stars-line-up-in-St-George-s-Day-pose-for-new-Umbro-range-article894288.html Bent, Walker, Rooney, Hart and Welbeck launch new Umbro range Bent, Walker, Rooney, Hart and Welbeck launch new Umbro range Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:49:55 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Picture-England-stars-line-up-in-St-George-s-Day-pose-for-new-Umbro-range-article894288.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-23T08:49:55Z true Vermaelen still confident of claiming third place finish http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Thomas-Vermaelen-still-confident-of-claiming-third-place-finish-article894283.html 'It is going to be tight, but it is going to be interesting' says Gunners defender 'It is going to be tight, but it is going to be interesting' says Gunners defender Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:11:02 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Thomas-Vermaelen-still-confident-of-claiming-third-place-finish-article894283.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-23T08:11:02Z true Van Persie and Walker crowned PFA Players of the Year http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-Van-Persie-crowned-PFA-Player-of-the-Year-Tottenham-Kyle-Walker-Young-Player-article894261.html Four Man City players featured in Team of the Year Four Man City players featured in Team of the Year Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:00:11 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-Robin-Van-Persie-crowned-PFA-Player-of-the-Year-Tottenham-Kyle-Walker-Young-Player-article894261.html Martin Lipton 2012-04-22T22:00:11Z true Bolton chief apologises to Levy for talking up Harry http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-Phil-Gartside-apologises-to-Tottenham-Daniel-Levy-for-talking-up-Harry-Redknapp-England-article894269.html 'I’ve been quoted out of context and had an apology from the BBC' says Phil Gartside 'I’ve been quoted out of context and had an apology from the BBC' says Phil Gartside Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:24:17 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Bolton-Phil-Gartside-apologises-to-Tottenham-Daniel-Levy-for-talking-up-Harry-Redknapp-England-article894269.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-22T21:24:17Z true 'Spaced out' Derry didn't even know Taarabt was sent off http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Spaced-out-QPR-Shaun-Derry-didn-t-even-know-Adel-Taarabt-was-sent-off-article894000.html QPR have had eight sendings off this season QPR have had eight sendings off this season Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:20:11 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Spaced-out-QPR-Shaun-Derry-didn-t-even-know-Adel-Taarabt-was-sent-off-article894000.html John Cross 2012-04-22T21:20:11Z true QPR 1-0 Tottenham: Daily Mirror match report http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/QPR-1-0-Tottenham-Daily-Mirror-match-report-Harry-Redknapp-claims-Spurs-are-the-biggest-threats-to-themselves-article893975.html Redknapp claims Spurs are the biggest threats to themselves in battle for fourth Redknapp claims Spurs are the biggest threats to themselves in battle for fourth Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:31:33 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/QPR-1-0-Tottenham-Daily-Mirror-match-report-Harry-Redknapp-claims-Spurs-are-the-biggest-threats-to-themselves-article893975.html John Cross 2012-04-22T20:31:33Z true Why's Ashley Young diving into the Apple Store? And why's Nick Bendtner off Arsene's Xmas card list? http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/3pm/Steve-Anglesey-s-funny-football-column-Ashley-Young-s-iPad-Nicklas-Bendtner-annoys-Arsene-Wenger-Pepe-Reina-s-fuel-tank-daft-quotes-of-the-week-and-more-article894046.html As rumours of a behind-the-scenes reality show featuring Liverpool FC begin to spread, perhaps the filmmakers could focus one episode on Pepe Reina’s pre-match rituals. The keeper is obsessed with keeping his car’s petrol tank filled to the brim while he drives to Anfield - even if the fuel gauge already says ‘full’.“I am only at the pump for 20 seconds or so before the tank is full,” he says. “The cashier gives me a bit of a funny look.” ** Nicklas Bendtner is clearly not too fussed about pl... As rumours of a behind-the-scenes reality show featuring Liverpool FC begin to spread, perhaps the filmmakers could focus one episode on Pepe Reina’s pre-match rituals. The keeper is obsessed with keeping his car’s petrol tank filled to the brim while he drives to Anfield - even if the fuel gauge already says ‘full’.“I am only at the pump for 20 seconds or so before the tank is full,” he says. “The cashier gives me a bit of a funny look.” ** Nicklas Bendtner is clearly not too fussed about pl... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:30:07 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/3pm/Steve-Anglesey-s-funny-football-column-Ashley-Young-s-iPad-Nicklas-Bendtner-annoys-Arsene-Wenger-Pepe-Reina-s-fuel-tank-daft-quotes-of-the-week-and-more-article894046.html 2012-04-22T20:30:07Z true Arsene says... relax! Gunners will finish third if they banish nerves http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-says-relax-Gunners-will-finish-third-if-they-banish-nerves-says-Arsenal-boss-article893895.html Arsenal boss blames nerves for inability to break down Chelsea Arsenal boss blames nerves for inability to break down Chelsea Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:34:54 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsene-says-relax-Gunners-will-finish-third-if-they-banish-nerves-says-Arsenal-boss-article893895.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-22T12:34:54Z true Redknapp: Newcastle have the advantage because 'there's no pressure on them' http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Race-for-Champions-League-Newcastle-have-the-advantage-over-Tottenham-because-there-s-no-pressure-on-them-says-Harry-Redknapp-article893886.html Spurs boss feeling the crunch in race for Champions League Spurs boss feeling the crunch in race for Champions League Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:31:24 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Race-for-Champions-League-Newcastle-have-the-advantage-over-Tottenham-because-there-s-no-pressure-on-them-says-Harry-Redknapp-article893886.html MirrorFootball 2012-04-22T12:31:24Z true Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Sunday's papers http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Jose-Mourinho-set-for-Chelsea-return-Manchester-United-told-to-splash-cash-for-Iker-Munian-and-Jordi-Alba-and-Arsenal-like-Adem-Ljajic-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Sunday-s-papers-article893860.html Mourinho set for Chelsea return, Man United told to splash cash for Munian and Alba and Arsenal like Ljajic Mourinho set for Chelsea return, Man United told to splash cash for Munian and Alba and Arsenal like Ljajic Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:36:43 GMT http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Jose-Mourinho-set-for-Chelsea-return-Manchester-United-told-to-splash-cash-for-Iker-Munian-and-Jordi-Alba-and-Arsenal-like-Adem-Ljajic-Transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-from-Sunday-s-papers-article893860.html Football Spy 2012-04-22T08:36:43Z true