Something certain of late is how unpredictable and perhaps even incomprehensible Spurs signings have been of late.

In January we were screaming out for a new striker, did we get one? No. We instead bought a midfielder in Steven Pienaar, who you have to say wasn’t really needed.

Today has seen us sign Aston Villa’s veteran ‘keeper Brad Friedel. At 40 years of age, he’s still a very capable goalkeeper. However, one has to ask why sign him?

One would assume Heurelho Gomes is on his way out of White Hart Lane, especially since Carlo Cudicini signed a new deal. However, this is Spurs we’re talking about, where logic isn’t always applied.

Admittedly, I had enough of Heurelho Gomes and his shocking errors, there were times though that he made some fantastic saves. We have seen all this before and the Brazilian did bounce back big time.

So who will be our number one next season? Gomes? Friedel? Cudicini? Only two months to find out!

Tags: Brad Friedel, Carlo Cudicini, Heurelho Gomes, Steven Pienaar

Not long to go before tonight’s big match at the Lane. AC Milan are coming hoping to overturn their 1st leg defeat.

We’re 1-0 up thanks to Peter Crouch’s goal at the San Siro, but even still, it’s only a slender lead, therefore it certainly is all to play for.

Throughout our Champions’ League campaign I’ve always thought it’s best to just enjoy it and not expect too much, but due to our recent performances, I’ve got to admit to feeling rather anxious about tonight’s game.

We lost 3-1 at Blackpool, and then on Sunday drew 3-3 at Wolves. Unlike our trip at the ‘seaside’, we finally found our shooting boots and scored three fantastic strikes through Defoe (2) and Pavlyuchenko, but still our defence was about as solid as jelly.

I really don’t know what the problem is with the defence, whether it’s Gomes, who’s not commanding enough in his area, the centre-halves who aren’t shackling opposing strikers, or the full-backs who aren’t stopping crosses. Whatever the problem is, I just hope we defend better tonight!

The good thing about the Wolves game was Gareth Bale’s return, instantly he came on and ran with the ball, causing havoc in the Wolves defence. He even made a few chances which could have secured the win, but sadly it wasn’t meant to be.

It’s looking unlikely that we’ll see Bale start tonight, but sounds like Rafael van der Vaart could following a spell out with a calf injury. If so, I’d be expecting the Dutchman and Peter Crouch playing upfront.

Vedran Corluka, who was on the bench at Wolves, is surprisingly fit, I suspect he’ll play, as Alan Hutton isn’t having the best of times of it of all, especially after conceding a needless penalty at Wolves.

Aaron Lennon and Wilson Palacios will I’m sure return to the first-team after being substitutes at Wolves, the question is where Luka Modric will play, as Harry could keep the Croatian on the left and stick with the impressive Sandro in the centre. Steven Pienaar would of course miss out, but he hasn’t set the world alight with his performances since joining Spurs.

Milan, who won 1-0 at Juventus at the weekend, will be without the suspended Gennaro Gattuso, also missing are injured duo Andrea Pirlo and Massimo Ambrosini. They still have the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho among other big name players, so it won’t be an easy task keep the Italians at bay.

It does sound like Harry intends to attack Milan, which as some say is the best form of defence, and considering our defence, it’s probably a good idea, but whatever happens, it looks like we’re in for another memorable night! COYS!

Tags: Aaron Lennon, AC Milan, Alan Hutton, Gareth Bale, Gennaro Gattuso, Luka Modric, Peter Crouch, Rafael van der Vaart, Steven Pienaar, Vedran Corluka, Wilson Palacios

I think most Spurs fan, including myself, are eager for Gareth Bale to return to fitness following his back injury.

It does seem one day reports say Bale won’t make the AC Milan game, then next day they say he might just make it after all. I guess we just have to keep our fingers crossed for a speedy return.

Harry Redknapp said on the Welshman’s possible return: “Sunday’s match at Wolves is probably too early for him. But I don’t want to rule Bale out of next week’s match with AC Milan.”

Tags: Gareth Bale

After appearing in Scotland’s 3-0 win over Northern Ireland on February 9th, one could have thought Alan Hutton had been abducted by aliens by his sudden disappearance. Thankfully today though, there is word of his existence on planet earth.

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp revealed: “Alan had a groin strain, but he’s fit now. I changed it after Fulham; I brought [Vedran] Corluka back in and we went and won four games on the spin, went to Milan and won.

“But that’s football: now Charlie [Corluka] is injured, so Alan’s got a chance to get back in the team.”

I must admit I quite like Hutton, his runs down the right can sometimes add that little something extra when we’re struggling to break down teams.

I know he’s not the best defender, and can make the odd mistake, but let’s face it, he has improved so much this season and deserves credit for that.

Tags: Alan Hutton, Vedran Corluka

Harry Redknapp has named Blackpool’s Charlie Adam as his ‘bronze medal winner in the Professional Footballers’ Association awards.

Got to say the midfielder has impressed, his passing is at times sublime, not to mention his free-kick skills. He can take a penalty too, as we know.

It’s a pity we didn’t sign him in January, his skills would certainly have come in handy of late. The question is, will Harry make another move for the 25-year-old in the summer?

Redknapp said in his column in The Sun newspaper: “It is tough enough producing good football consistently when you’re at one of the top teams, surrounded by world-class players.

“But it’s even more difficult when you are in a team in its first Premier League season with a tiny budget and small ground lacking the best facilities.

“Adam has done this and has made a huge impact on this season.

“And it is no surprise that Liverpool were interested in him.

“I would have liked to have signed him in January but did not get any indication that we would be able to move at all until very late on deadline day.

“The deal never happened and who knows if it ever will now?

“But for sheer mental strength, leadership qualities and key goals then the Scot is right up there with the best of them this season.”

Tags: Blackpool, Charlie Adam

Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is hoping Gareth Bale will be fit to take on AC Milan when they come to White Hart Lane on March 9th.

The 21-year-old hasn’t played since January 22nd when he had to leave the field at Newcastle with a back injury.

Redknapp, who is at a training camp with the players in Dubai, said: “Hopefully a bit of sun on Gareth Bale’s back and one or two of the others might do them good.

“We are hopeful with Gareth for the AC Milan game. He’s back training, we will look at him in the morning.

“He’s started running and he’ll do some work with the fitness coaches. So he could be available. We need him because he is a big player for us.”

The Welshman hasn’t been missed as much as I thought we would, although on Tuesday at Blackpool it was evident that we need more down the left wing, as Steven Pienaar hasn’t yet shown he has enough attacking qualities to retain his first-team place.

Tags: Gareth Bale, Steven Pienaar

Well I said there would be goals, and there sure were, sadly mostly for Blackpool.

The game was one of those where after it finishes you’re baffled by how your team could lose it.

Spurs were for the biggest part of the match in charge but Sebastien Bassong gives away a unnecessary penalty and we’re 1-0 down.

A minute before half-time we’re 2-0 down thanks to an off-side DJ Campbell goal.

Blackpool’s third was a gift after Benoit Assou-Ekotto nudged the ball into Brett Ormerod’s path for a tap in.

Roman Pavlyuchenko managed to get a deflected consolation goal in injury time, but the game was over by then.

It was a freakish game with silly mistakes. But the worst thing of all is that we had 26 shots on goal with only 6 on target.

The loss was such a wasted opportunity to consolidate fourth position, we’re still fourth, but now Chelsea, who are two points behind, have a game in hand.

Tags: Blackpool, Sebastien Bassong

Tonight Spurs travel to Blackpool, question is, will it be a ‘pleasure’ of will be a, erm, ‘beach’.

Spurs haven’t visited Bloomfield Road since an FA Cup tie in January 1991. We were 1-0 winners that day thanks to a Paul Stewart goal.

Blackpool have done great since being promoted to the Premiership last season, they play good attractive attacking football, however, of late they’ve lost 5 out of their last 6 games. Spurs on the other hand have won their last four.

There’ll be no Rafael van der Vaart for us tonight, neither Jonathan Woodgate or Vedran Corluka. Sadly still no Gareth Bale too. Jermaine Jenas returns after suspension.

As for the line-up, it makes you wonder if Harry Redknapp will start Luka Modric, perhaps instead of Wilson Palacios, who has been struggling with injury of late. I expect we’ll go 4-4-2 with Defoe upfront with Crouch or Pavlyuchenko. In defence we’re lacking a right-back, so if Alan Hutton is unavailable, I’d guess Sebastien Bassong will be drafted in.

It should be an entertaining game, Blackpool attack and yet also concede, so there should plenty of goals. I’m hoping Spurs will continue their fine form and get a win.

Tags: Blackpool

AC Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso got just a four-match ban for his ‘attacks’ on Spurs coach Joe Jordan.

The Italian midfielder grabbed the Scot by the throat and after the game headbutted him.

It’s a disgrace that UEFA only gave Gattuso a four-match ban, it should have been at least double!

Tags: AC Milan, Gennaro Gattuso

It always seems to happen these days that Spurs has a good result and the following weekend a newspaper will print that one of our players is wanted by one of the ‘big clubs’.

Sunday saw the News of the World report that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants Luka Modric to replace Paul Scholes and are going to bid £35m.

Whether it’s true or not, I find it irritating, perhaps even more so because Manchester United are involved. We all saw how they lured Dimitar Berbatov to Old Trafford, and one wonders whether this is the beginning of another campaign to take one of our top players.

Luka has been brilliant during his time at Spurs, he’s such a joy to watch, and I for one hope his head doesn’t get turned by United.

Tags: Luka Modric, Manchester United