The Shelf

Tottenham Fans say No to Stratford

2010-11-18T19:48:00.003+00:00

With Levy started to make it look like that our proposed move to Stratford could actually come true we need to start building our opposition.

The Facebook group set up to oppose the move now has over 700 members and we need to build this number. If you want Spurs to stay in Tottenham please join the group as it will be an easy way to contact people if we find it is necessary to demonstrate etc against the move.

Levy currently seems determined to put balance sheet over history and fans views. It is the fans that make Tottenham Hotspur - we are not Stratford Hotspur.

Facebook Group

There is also a petition to sign.

Spurs fans say no to Stratford.

2010-10-06T00:29:00.004+01:00

As a season ticket holder for many years I am dismayed at the idea of moving away from Tottenham on the sole basis that Levy can make more cash this way. The new stadium plans at WHL look fantastic yet we seem to going after a deal with AEG that will see Take That concerts one week and football the next.

The move pays no regard whatsoever to our history of where we have come from having played at WHL since 1899. Shall we rename ourselves to Stratford Hotspurs? Are we Super Tottenham from Newham? No we are not and we should start to make noises about this as Levy cannot be allowed to get away with this.

There is a Facebook group already set up for Spurs fans who want to fight the move.

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New Kit Official

2010-04-29T23:50:00.004+01:00

Here is a picture of the new kit taken today at WHL.

It is the same as the image leaked on to the web a few months ago.

Taken from COYS.

Sandro done

2010-03-23T17:45:00.001+00:00

As revelaed on The Shelf back in January, Sadro has completed his move to Spurs subject to obtaining a work permit and passing a medical.

New Shirt Leaked

2010-02-12T18:08:00.003+00:00

Make of it what you will - of course it is currently sponsor-less as the Mansion deal expires this year.

Sandro complete

2009-12-11T16:02:00.002+00:00

Sandro, the sensation from Brazil has completed his medical and will sign officially at the start of the transfer window according to well informed sources on COYS. The Spurs message board better know for its moderators than its Spurs chat does include some well connected members and they have been spot on in recent weeks. The deal is for £7 million and Sandro will need to gain a work permit before he can play.

In other news David Bentley has annoyed Redknapp so much this week in training that it is unlikely he will ever play for Spurs again.

Window slams shut

2009-09-01T17:50:00.002+01:00

So the Window has closed and has seen the arrival of the two Kyles (one now out on loan), Crouch, Bassong and as revealed yesterday Nico from Portsmouth.

What do we all think of the Window? I have to say I'm pretty pleased. I would have liked an upgrade on Crouch but he showed how he can cause chaos when needed. Kyle Naughton has the making of an excellent right back and we managed to jog on Chimbonda. Darren Bent also left in a deal worth up to £16 million quid so that as a good bit of business. I still think we could have done with a top quality central midfielder as we have no natural cover for Wilson if he is injured or suspended but at least Jenas is still here so we don't have to rely on Huddlestone all season.

What are other people's opinions? I think it's been a pretty good window.

Petrov here for Medical and Bentley rumours

2009-09-01T01:51:00.002+01:00

Martin Petrov has flown down to London on Monday to discuss terms and a medical with Spurs according to sources on SO and SC. He would provide cover on the left and booster the midfield alongside the signing of Nico from Pompey. The Citeh forums are quite upset at the prospect of him going but I only really see him as cover on the left for Modric.

There are now three strong rumours that Bentley is finally being jogged on. The Bin Dippers in the red side of Liverpool have supposedly made a bid but I don't believe they have the cash. Villa and Citeh are supposedly the other clubs involved according to info from SC and FTL. If true we maybe able to recoup the cash we spent on him 12 months ago.

Niko Kranjcar done

2009-08-31T18:20:00.003+01:00

Informed sources on SC, SO and FTL claim that Niko Kranjcar has been signed for £2 million. The Croatian international can play either wing and can also provide cover for Modric who will be out for at least 6 weeks.

Jenas transfer rumors

2009-08-09T23:19:00.002+01:00

Whispers over the net from Spurs Odyssey, Spurs Community and FTL are hinting that Jermaine Jenas has handed in a transfer request today. This would come as something of a shock unless the Milan rumours are true or someone is making it worth his while to stick in a request and lose his loyalty bonuses.

If it is true the timing is awful just a week away from the start of the Premier League. As it is JJ and Palacious are by far and away our strongest central midfield partnership and the thought of only having Pud and O'Horror as cover is bad enough - the idea that it is Palacious partnered by the two mentioned would be a disaster as neither can really hack the Premier League. We really should be buying a central midfielder either to provide cover for JJ or as a replacement with JJ as cover. If this is true and he does go we will need two quality central midfielders before the window closes if we are to have a decent season.

JJ has his many faults and his many critics, most because we all know he has the strength, skill, pace and talent but we don't always see it. He is extremely fit and the only box to box midfield player we have at Tottenham currently. The idea that we suddenly need another two midfield players doesn't bare thinking about.

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2009-08-09T15:57:00.000+01:00

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Bassong Official

2009-08-06T23:17:00.002+01:00

As I said back in June and earlier today.

A rather less terse statement than the Offical site had used yesterday.

"We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of Sebastien Bassong to the Club, following the player successfully completing a medical examination and agreeing personal terms.

The defender moved to St James' Park in July 2008 from Metz where he made 79 appearances in three seasons.

The 23-year-old played 34 times for Newcastle last season in his debut campaign in the Premier League."

Now, to get his two game suspension out of the way.

Bassong almost done

2009-08-06T10:51:00.003+01:00

As revealed by The Shelf at the end of June, Spurs have finally followed up their interest in Bassong from Newcastle and, according to Sky, he has passed a medical and a fee has been agreed with "The World's Best Club". How "The World's Best Fan's" are likely to see this departure is unknown.

I hope it won't be too hard to complete personal terms as Bassong is currently on a reported £5000 a week. Either he is stupid or has the world's worst agent to be paid such a low amount.

Bassong comes from the Clairefontaine academy along with the likes of Anelka, Gallas, Henry and Louis Saha so let's hope he was sick for the "Stroppy, spoilt child" part of their training.

Seriously, Newcastle fans rate him highly and have said he didn't do much wrong considering the rest of his team mates were imploding around and will provide good cover for King and Woodgate. I doubt Dawson will be going anywhere at the minute as it is possible Dawson and Bassong will be the starting pairing against Liverpool but if Bassong establishes himself Dawson could well be going in the future.

Bent Sold

2009-08-05T18:19:00.003+01:00

All done and dusted thanks to a rather terse message on the official site:

"We have reached agreement for the transfer of Darren Bent to Sunderland.

Darren joined us from Charlton Athletic in the summer of 2007 and went on to make 79 First Team appearances in our colours.

We thank Darren for his contribution and wish him every success for the future."

They fail to mention he was the clubs top scorer last season with 17 goals. Unfortunatly we have replaced him with someone who is likely to score even less.

Bent's playing days were numbered at Spurs when Sandra Redknapp went ahead of him in the pecking order.

Maybe it was because Sandra did a very good Ray Parlour impression. All the best Darren, here's hoping the money raised will be spent on a good striker.

Bent flying up north

2009-08-02T23:29:00.002+01:00

Mr Blurry Cam strikes again. Usually found in the world of secret-yet-to-be-announced mobile phones and Apple products, Mr Blurry Cam appeared at Heathrow Terminal 5 and took a picture of this boarding card for a flight to Newcastle in the name of a Mr D Bent.

We are still awaiting official conformation from Twitter.

Crouch done mores the pity

2009-07-27T22:50:00.003+01:00

Who says money can't buy you love.

The news most Spurs fans feared was confirmed tonight. A player we let go years ago for £60k is back to haunt us after costing £10 million plus something ridiculous in wages. Peter Crouch scored an amazing 16 goals in all competitions last year so is a decisively average signing to complement our already decisively average bunch of strikers. Peter Crouch is the type of striker who will fire us to the lofty position of 8th place. He is not the type of signing we need to push on and look like European challengers once again but the sort who will see us return to football of the 666 era - I look forward to the long diagonal ball from Dawson once he is fit.

In Peter's defence he will bring others into the game such as Defoe or Keane. It may well see Defoe hit 30 goals for us but you have to remember in our two seasons of finishing 5th our strikers were scoring 30 a piece in all competitions (Keane and Berbatov). Crouch managed 16 and his records for Liverpool and Southampton hardly set the world alight either. He just isn't good enough and is sadly the sign of things to come from the Dustcart and Levy.

Two old duffers

2009-07-26T13:08:00.004+01:00

Crouch and Vieira in new away and third strips.

As previously mentioned by The Shelf Patrick Vieira looks closer than ever to signing for Spurs. A great player for the gonners but now his legs are shot and is looking for one last pay day, the signing of Vieria is only ever going to be a complete disaster.

Also joining is the 1 in 3 lanky streak of yellow Crouch. Possibly going to be one of the worst signings I can remember for Spurs. I suppose when you appoint Harry Redknapp as your manager you should expect Harry Redknapp signings and Daniel Levy is too terrified to stand up to him in fear that the last roll of the dice will walk away and leave the 5 / 10 / 15 / never* year plan in tatters again.

(*delete depending on which manager we have just sacked or appointed)

Levy lost all credibility in the football world when he sacked Jol and then when he was surprised that Ramos struggled because Levy sold most of his strike force from under him and he couldn't speak the lingo. The man is also king of spin with many fans insisting that he has invested heavily in he team, ignoring all the big money deals going out of the club. Net spend is pathetically low for any team that has aspirations of challenging for the Champions League places. It is time for him to sell up - he has made many millions from Spurs using the share schemes to snap up 85% of the club without having to make an offer for every Spurs share and doing it on the cheap.

The two latest signings show how far we have fallen since we sacked our best league manager for 20 years.

Spurs - Peterborough goals

2009-07-22T22:31:00.001+01:00

Viera on his way

2009-07-13T21:30:00.001+01:00

Ergh. Has bean pension grabber sees us coming. 3 years too late. Redknapp the saviour and he pulls of the signing of a player Wenger shipped on long ago as he realised he was finished. The dust cart rolls in three years later.

I despair.

With thanks to Spurs Odyssey.

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Bassong done

2009-06-28T16:32:00.002+01:00

Ignore what the rest are saying - Bassong is apparently a done deal according to Spurs Community and will be announced next week. Bassong, would I assume, be back up to King and Woodgate and is probably the best of a bad lot from Newcastle.

More scarily, tight wad Levy thinks we can do some cut price deals with his mate Ashley and bring in a few more of the Newcastle dross, Nolan amongst them. Why we would want to bring in anymore rubbish from Newcastle is beyond me. They went down because they were dreadful and buying a bucket load of championship players is not going to see us push on for 6 place - which is all we can probably hope for now Citeh have financial muscle. It is all rather depressing and why Levy needs to hurry up and find someone willing to invest decent cash in the team.

Robbie "Keane" on staying

2009-06-24T17:21:00.002+01:00

Latest news on Robbie Keane is that he is not going to Sunderland. Details have been creeping out that the player and the management have had a bit of a falling out over his attitude towards the end of last season and were looking at maybe shipping him on. This has surprised Robbie who has stated that he doen't want to leave, especially not for Sunderland which could still be Darren Bent's final destination.

Keane has had a busy year making his big money "dream" signing to Liverpool only to see it all go wrong and end back at a struggling Spurs team. I for one still think Keane can do well for Spurs. He has already scored over 100 goals in his first spell and a more settled pre-season will hopefully see him returning to decent form again, especially if 'Arry stops playing him very very deep!

Robben coming in?

2009-06-24T17:12:00.002+01:00

Rumours from COYS still persist that the Robben deal is not dead. Robben is happy to return to London and Levy was spotted in Madrid only a couple of weeks ago. Apparently the fee is not a problem although it would be interesting to see if Robben could be accommodated in our existing wage structure.

Robben has been working with a fitness coach recently so he is ready to take part in pre-season and be raring to go for the start of the season. Still only 25, his signing would be a major coup for Redknapp and Levy if this is true. I wonder myself as we cannot offer any European football next season, let alone CL.

Huddlestone off

2009-06-24T17:02:00.002+01:00

Big Tom is apparently leaving according to Spurs Community ITKs. Bids from three clubs have been accepted in the region of £8.5 million. One of the clubs is supposed to be Sunderland. Big Tom wants first team football and is something he is unlikely to get at Spurs in the near future.

New GK Kit

2009-06-15T22:43:00.000+01:00

And you thought the outfield kit was bad....

From Glory Glory and FTL.

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Villa make offer for Bentley and Hudd

2009-06-15T21:17:00.003+01:00

Vile have made an offer for Bentley and Huddlestone in the region of £15 million according to SO. It is an interesting offer as we paid that for Bentley a year ago but, as we all know, he has been shocking all season and I won't be sorry to see him go. The breakdown must be about £10 million for Bentley and £5 million for Big Tom which seems fair for each. I will be more sorry to see Tom go as he can knock some balls around beautifully and can hit a ball but his lack of pace and dreadful turn can really leave the midfield exposed. Many teams pressurise Tom and leave him little time on the ball and a team with fast pace can easily over run the middle if Huddlestone is partnered with Wilson. At Vile, similar things will happen. Tom is much better suited to the slower games of Spain and Italy.

Of course, this offer leaves us good ground to manoeuvre for Ashley Young, the winger we missed out on when Levy was clinging to the purse strings a little too tightly and is now going to cost him more in transfer fees and wages. Young on the left, with a slightly improved better ball and Modric through the centre and Lennon right would cause massive problems for opposition teams. No longer could they double up on Lennon knowing we lack pace on the other side and they have to drop deep to stop Modric putting though balls for the strikers. Interesting.

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