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May92019 by JBNo Comments

Brutal Mourinho slams Ajax after Spurs defeat

UEFA

Jose Mourinho felt Ajax's insistence of sticking to their philosophy contributed to their dramatic exit out of the European competition. The Amsterdammers went into a 2-0 half-time lead in the second leg of their tie against Tottenham, goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech gifting them a 3-0 aggregate lead with just 45 minutes left in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho felt that was the exact time they needed to divert from their usual attacking style and adopt a more defensive approach in order to get the job done. Instead, Ajax manager Erik ten Hag changed little and a Lucas Moura hat-trick, which included a 96th-minute winner, sent Spurs into the with Liverpool on June 1. Speaking as a pundit on beIN SPORTS, Mourinho said: "...

Jan92019 by JBNo Comments

Eriksen breaks his silence over Spurs future amid Real Madrid transfer rumours

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Christian Eriksen offered a cryptic answer in response to the latest speculations surrounding his contract situation at Tottenham, amid interest from Real Madrid. Reports have claimed that Madrid have been told they will need to pay a mega £225 million fee if they are to land the Dane from Spurs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old is under contract at the north London club until 2020, with Spurs keen to tie him to a new contract to follow the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli in committing his future to the club. Madrid have been rumored as a possible interested party, though, with Eriksen telling TV3 Sport that Spurs "know what I want" in relation to the talks over a new contract. He said: "[The future is] not something I'm thinking of....

Nov292018 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang taunts Tottenham ahead of north London derby

Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang concedes he does not want Tottenham to qualify for the Champions League and says he cannot enjoy Spurs’ dynamic style of football because of the rivalry. Tottenham have been widely praised for their amazing performance against Chelsea on Saturday as they ended Maurizio Sarri’s unbeaten run with a 3-1 win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs will be looking to repeat that performance on Sunday when they face Arsenal at the Emirates. Asked whether if he enjoying Tottenham’s recent performances, Aubameyang said: ‘The rivalry is too much… ‘But we know they are playing well. We know that it will be a tough game but we have to be focused on what we are doing. ‘We know that if we want to win we need to work a lot. ‘Both t...

Oct42018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino admits he was scared of going blind

Premier League

Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino concedes he was scared of losing his sight in one eye after a nasty challenge with Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen. The Brazil international scored the decisive goal as Liverpool ran out 2-1 winners at Wembley stadium, but was forced off after Vertonghen poked him in the eye while trying to shield the ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He recovered quickly, however, and was able to even score the winning goal in his side's 3-2 Champions League victory over PSG later that week. However, Firmino says he was afraid he might go blind. "I was scared of going blind in one eye and not being able to see again," he told Sky Sports. "Thank God nothing like that happened and it gradually improved day after day. "Of co...

Oct42018 by JBNo Comments

Pochettino angry with Lloris for ‘destroying’ gameplan vs Barcelona

La Liga, Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino concedes Tottenham’s gameplan to deal with Barcelona was ‘destroyed’ by Hugo Lloris’ early mistake at the Wembley stadium. Barcelona took the lead after just 95 seconds in England when Philippe Coutinho fired home from Jordi Alba’s cut back. Spurs then had to chase the game and were two behind when Ivan Rakitic scored a scintillating long-range strike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The home side got back into it through Erik Lamela and Harry Kane but Lionel Messi was in good form and his second half brace ensured Barcelona ran out 4-2 winners. But Pochettino was left ruing the fact that his gameplan was completely destroyed two minutes of the start of the game at Wembley. ‘I think if you watch football you understand from th...

Oct22018 by JBNo Comments

Pochettino: Messi almost joined Espanyol

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Pochettino is preparing his Tottenham side to face Messi and Barcelona in a Champions League showdown at Wembley on Wednesday. But the head coach used to play for, and then managed, Barca's rivals Espanyol - and he says Messi came close to joining him in the summer of 2005. Pochettino said: "I started to hear about him when I was a player at Espanyol. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "A small guy, playing in the academy in Barcelona. "Then I heard he was so close to signing for Espanyol - very close - in the season Barcelona played against Juventus in the Joan Gamper (an annual pre-season tournament). "I remember that summer. "But, because he was so fantastic in the Joan Gamper, they changed their minds. They kept Messi at Barcelona. "So, if ...

Aug282018 by JBNo Comments

Man United board react to Mourinho’s meltdown after record defeat against Spurs

Premier League

Manchester United’s board are prepared to offer Jose Mourinho a vote of confidence despite a poor start to the new campaign, according to the Guardian. Tottenham subjected Mourinho to his heaviest ever defeat in a home game in all competitions as two goals from Lucas Moura and a header from Harry Kane helped Tottenham continue their perfect start to the new campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By contrast, United are already six points behind the early pacesetters and face a tough trip to Burnley this weekend, hoping to turn things around. Mourinho attempted to to counter Tottenham’s threat on Monday by using a three-man defence, including Ander Herrera, and pushing full-backs Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia higher up the field. But for Romelu ...

Aug282018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho: My tactics did not cause loss, I demand respect

Premier League

Jose Mourinho insists his tactics did not cause Manchester United to lose 3-0 against Tottenham on Monday, and says the whole team is united. Mourinho made six changes after the 3-2 defeat by Brighton last week, but the manager says United won the game from both a strategic and tactical point of view, but not by the result. He told Sky Sports: "We work all week, and by the strategic point of view we didn't lose, by the tactical point of view we didn't lose, but we lost the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We work very, very well during the week, we prepared the game very well, we played very well, the players had a fantastic attitude. "At half-time the result should be two goals different minimum, 2-0, 3-1, 3-0. And then something changed the g...

Aug232018 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham made £25m bid for Tammy Abraham on transfer deadline day

Premier League, Transfer Info

Tottenham reportedly made a move to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the closing hours of the summer transfer window. Abraham impressed on loan at Swansea last campaign, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and the England international's performances caught the attention of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs did not sign a single player ahead of the 2018/19 season but this was not for want of trying, with their manager on the hunt for attacking players to support Harry Kane. According to Goal, the north London club lodged a £25million offer for Abraham on deadline day – but the offer was immediately rejected by Chelsea. It’s claimed Abraham wanted to join Tottenham once their interest became known. How...

Jul272018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United refusing to pay £50m for Toby Alderweireld

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United and Tottenham are miles apart in their valuation of Toby Alderweireld with United unwilling to spend up to £50m on the Belgian. Jose Mourinho identified the Belgium international as his priority defensive target and United held talks with Spurs at the end of last season. Alderweireld has two years left on his deal at the club but a clause in his contract means he’s available next season for £25m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs are unfazed by the clause and are holding out for a fee around £25m this summer which United are refusing to pay, Sky Sports reports. United believe £50m is too much for a 29-year-old with injury problems, while the club are aware Alderweireld will be willing to wait until next season to join for half t...