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Saturday March 4th

Tottenham v Blackburn Rovers:  Preview

A second consecutive home game will be played on Sunday March 5th at White Hart Lane.  Fourth place Tottenham face fifth place Blackburn.  The Spurs are three points clear of Blackburn and hope to extend that lead to six points with a win. 

Teemu Tainio is back in the squad after a month of ankle and knee injuries.  Andy Reid will be unavailable for this match, but hopes to be back into full training next week.  New signing Hossam Ghaly is also doing well and should be in training soon.

For Canadian fans the match will be televised on The Score at 11:00 AM EST. 

 

Sunday February 26th

Canada Update

Paul Stalteri has had to pull out of the friendly game against Austria due to an injury he suffered a few weeks ago.  He broke his thumb during the match against Sunderland on February 12th.  After discussions with doctors and Frank Yallop, it has been decided that it is in his best interest to avoid taking the risk of the possibly damaging it further. 

"It has been quite a while since I have played for Canada and I was very much looking forward to representing my country once again.  Since it was a friendly match, all parties decided that it was best not to take the risk.  I hope to return to the squad in upcoming matches."

"It is a frustrating injury because I am able to play.  The doctors have told me that the break is healing well and I hope that it will be fully recovered soon."

 

Sunday February 19th

Tottenham 2 Wigan 2

Tottenham salvaged a point at White Hart Lane in Premiership action on Sunday February 19th against Wigan Athletic.  The Spurs came back from a one goal deficit twice to level against the Latics. 

Andreas Johansson scored his first of the match in the 10th minute.  Mido leveled in the 23rd minute when he got his boot on the end of a low cross from Paul Stalteri.  Johansson scored again in the 67th minute, but Tottenham were quick to respond with Jermain Defoe  scoring one minute later.

Tottenham remain in fourth place with 46 points.

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Saturday February 18th

Tottenham v Wigan:  Preview

After failing to qualify for the next round of the FA Cup, Wigan and Tottenham will face one another in Premiership action on Sunday February 19th.  Kick-off at White Hart Lane is at 13.15.  The match was originally scheduled for February 25th, however since the Carling Cup final is to be played on that day, Wigan will be facing Manchester United for the trophy next Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham have no new injury concerns ahead of the match.  Martin Jol is still without Andy Reid (knee), Teemu Tainio (knee and ankle), and newcomer Hossam Ghaly (groin).

Paul Jewell is without striker Jason Roberts as he is serving his final of a three match ban.  Lee McCulloch may make his return after undergoing a hernia operation, Pascal Chimbonda returns from suspension and Henri Camara is back from African Nations Cup duty.

Follow the live score on www.soccernet.com

 

Sunday February 12th

Sunderland 1 Tottenham 1

Sunderland were able to take a point after equalizing in the 89th minute against Tottenham at the Stadium of Light.  Substitute Daryl Murphy scored for the Black Cats.

Robbie Keane found the end of a well placed pass by Jermain Defoe to score the lone goal for the Spurs in the 38th minute.

Edgar Davids and Michael Dawson were back in the starting eleven.  Mido was substituted into the match for Keane in the 70th minute after returning from the African Nations Cup on Saturday.

Tottenham have 45 points and are in fourth place. 

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Saturday February 11th

Sunderland v Tottenham:  Preview

Sunderland host Tottenham in the Stadium of Light at 13.30 on Sunday afternoon.

Michael Dawson is set to return after serving his one match suspension.  Edgar Davids and Teemu Tainio will both attempt to make a return, however it is not yet known if they will fully recover from injury in time for the match.  Mido may be back from the African Nations Cup in time to join the team as they travel to Sunderland.   

Canadian fans will be able to watch the game on Fox Sports World Canada  at 13.00 EST (4.5 hour tape delay) or alternatively follow the live score on www.soccernet.com

 

Sunday February 5th

PAUL STALTERI's FA Cup goal is nominated for goal of the month on BBC Match of the Day

Tottenham 3 Charlton 1

Tottenham have a tighter grip on fourth place after taking three points from the derby match at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon.  They have 44 points and are 4 points ahead of Arsenal who have a game in hand.

Jermain Defoe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and then scored his second of the match in the 46th minute.  Jermaine Jenas was the other goal scorer for the Spurs, he scored in the 41st minute. 

Charlton were able to answer back with a goal, but Tottenham were able to see out the remaining 20 minutes and maintain the lead.  Jerome Thomas scored for the Addicks in the 70th minute.

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Saturday February 4th

Tottenham v Charlton:  Preview

Tottenham face Charlton at White Hart Lane on Sunday February 5th.  The derby match will kickoff at 13:30. 

Martin Jol is without Young Pyo-Lee (personal leave), Andy Reid (knee), Michael Dawson (suspension), Mido and Noureddine Naybet (African Nations Cup).  Teemu Tainio is hopeful that he will be able to make a return against Charlton, both he and Edgar Davids will undergo a late fitness tests. 

Canadian fans will be able to watch the game on Fox Sports World Canada  at 13.00 EST (4.5 hour tape delay) or alternatively follow the live score on www.soccernet.com

 

Tuesday January 31st

Fulham 1 Tottenham 0

Fulham continued an impressive home record and beat Tottenham in the dying minutes of the game.  Carlos Bocanegra scored the lone goal of the match in the 90th minute off a free kick just outside the 18 yard box.

Michael Dawson was dismissed in the 72nd minute after committing a second bookable offence.  Tom Huddlestone made his Tottenham first team debut after being substituted into the match for Andy Reid in the 26th minute.  Jermain Defoe replaced starting striker Grzegorz Rasiak in the 70th minute.

Paul Stalteri played 90 minutes.  Canadian International Fulham player Tomasz Radzinski started off on the bench, but replaced Sylvain Legwinski in the 23rd minute and played the remainder of the match.

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Monday January 30th

Fulham v Tottenham:  Preview

Fellow Canadian International teammates Paul Stalteri and Tomasz Radzinski face off against one another in Premiership action.  Fulham host Tottenham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday January 31st at 20.00. 

Paul Stalteri has served his one match suspension and is available for the match.

Edgar Davids (hairline fracture) and Teemu Taino (ankle) are doubtful for the match after sustaining injuries in the last Premiership match against Aston Villa.  Jermaine Jenas who was also injured in the same match has returned to training and is available for selection.  Mido and Noureddine Naybet are away at the African Nations Cup.

For Canadian fans, the match will be televised live on Fox Sports World Canada at 15.00 EST.

Follow the live score on www.soccernet.com.

 

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