The Football Premiership - Spurs off the Bottom... at last

Another week, another win for Tottenham in this great reversal of fortune.

New manager, Harry Redknapp is the man !!!

Manchester City 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur

That will do nicely !!!

Brazilian Robinho scored first for City in the 16th minute, finding the net from point-blank range. That thankfully was the end of their tally as resurgent Tottenham were to come back strongly.

Manchester City deservedly had Gelson Fernandes sent off for a clumsy challenge and the home side were down to just 10 men. It was now a very different game.

A rejuventated Darren Bent scored a brilliant individual goal in the 30th and from here the game was Tottenham's to be won.

Bent added a second goal in the 64th and the victory was sealed when City had yet another man sent off. Tottenham had Assou-Ekoto sent off in the 87th, but by that the time the game was already won. 2-1 to Tottenham and 3 much needed points.

Spurs finally climb out the relegation zone to 17th. It looks as if they will finish the season about mid-table. One wishes Harry Redknapp had turned up a lot earlier. Under Redknapp's command Tottenham Hotspur are a completely different animal.

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The Premiership 2008 - The Tottenham Revival Continues

All Hail Harry Redknapp !!!

Few would care to remember ex-manager Juande Ramos as Tottenham Hotspur finally show what they're made of in this epic turn of fortunes. Before Saturday's fixtures, unbeaten Liverpool were placed top of the table.

Tottenham 2 - 1 Liverpool

Since Harry's appointment, Spurs have earned 7 points out of a possible 9. Before his arrived, it was 2 points from a possible 24. The form comparison can perhaps be measured in light years.

The game was played at White Hart Lane and league leaders, Liverpool, started as you would expect. Ex Tottenham striker, Robbie Keane, created a chance in the 4th minute and Dirk Kuyt converted the chance to give the visitors a very early lead. Goalkeeper Gomez, was again at fault and maybe should have done better. Redknapp will be looking to replace him very quickly. Gomez made several other gaffs before the game was over.

Liverpool were appearing to have the better of the play, but Spurs were hanging in. Then it happened. A Gift. Jamie Carragher stuck the ball into his own net in the 68th.

Tottenham now saw a chance and were coming forward with vigor. As the time ticked down it looked as if Spurs would earn a well-deserved point.

Bentley drove a vicious shot toward goal in the 89th. Goalkeeper Raina turned it away only for Darren Bent to find Pavylychenko who duly scored giving Tottenham an amazing final score of 2-1.

Spurs now move off the bottom spot in the League and go up 2 places.

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The Premiership - Arsenal 4 - 4 Tottenham, Redknapp begins

What a turnaround for Tottenham Hotspur! They were just 2 points from 7 premiership games. Juande Ramos was replaced by Harry Redknapp from Portsmouth and then it was 4 points from the next two games, a points increase of 200%.

Arsenal 4 - 4 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham had been struggling to score goals ever since the season began and to score 4 away to London rivals and Title contenders Arsenal, will be a major confidence booster. In a game that was laden with defensive mistakes from both sides, the manner in which Spurs forced the draw spells good omens for the remainder of the season.

In a game played at fantastic pace, Arsenal's Theo Walcott had an early chance in the 10th minute, but his left footed shot passed just wide of the post from 17 yards out.

Then it happened. An absolute Wonder Goal. David Bently shot from 40 yards out with a looping volley that flew into the back of the net. First blood to Tottenham and Harry was jumping off the bench in celebration. It truly was an awesome goal.

Spurs Goalkeeper, Gomez, looked suspect the whole game and surely he will be replaced under the new Redknapp era. He was particularly weak at corners as time and time again he would rush out of goal, with zero chance of getting the ball. This lead to Arsenal equalizing 8 minutes before half time through Mikael Silvestre.

Gallas added a second just after half time and when Adebayor stuck in a third in the 64th for Arsenal, the game looked over... or at least it should have been.

Arsenal failed to close down the game. Darren Bent came on for Pavlyuchenko in the 65th minute and scored just 2 minutes later following an error by gunners goalkeeper Alumunia. 3-2.

Awful defending from Spurs again gifted Adebayor who found Van Persie who scored with a powerful strike in the 68th. 4-2.

From here, Arsenal should have just played the clock down, passed it around until the game was over, but they didn't. Maybe it was cockiness or maybe immaturity from a relatively young side, but they were made to pay. Late goals from Jenas in the 89th, courtesy of a clichy slip and the equalizer in injury time from Aaron Lennon who pounced on the rebound after Modric hit the post from 25 yards out.

4-4 it ended.

One of the most entertaining matches of the season so far. Both sides deserved to get something out the game and Tottenham made a magnificent comeback when the match seemed totally out of their grasp. If new manager Harry Redknapp can keep them playing like this and remove the basic defensive errors, it is hard to see Spurs being in the relegation zone for much longer.

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The Premiership - Tottenham finally Win !!!

Tottenham have finally won a game of Premiership football this season!

No, that's not an illusion, the above line really does say that.

All it took were 9 Premiership games and the sacking of Juande Ramos and Tottenham Hotspur are finally off the mark.

Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Bolton

Watched in the stands by new manager to be, Harry Redknapp, he must have been delighted with the result. He takes charge fully from the next game onwards. Stand in Clive Allen did a fantastic job as the team played the best they have done all season.

A bright start resulted in a 16th minute headed goal from major signing Pavlyuchenko. He positioned himself well to get on the end of a David Bentley cross. Bolton goalkeeper, Jasskelainen was given no chance to stop it.

After the goal, Tottenham played some attractive Football had Bolton struggled to get into the game. A frustrated McCann was sent off for a clumsy tackle on Huddlestone and then Spurs were playing against just 10 men. This made a nice change from previous games.

Darren Bent added a second in the 75th from the Penalty-Spot and Tottenham should have really scored more. But a win is a win and it is one the Club will have been very relieved to have earned.

Hopefully this now signals the start of a new era, and Spurs can lift themselves off the bottom of the table and with momentum out of the dreaded Relegation zone.

Harry's first real game in charge will be on the 29th October away to London rivals Arsenal.

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The Premiership - Vamos to Ramos, Hello to Harry

And it is finally here, the headline that journalists everywhere have been dying to write in order to appear poetically amusing, "Vamos to Ramos!"

It was perhaps inevitable. As soon as Spurs Manager, Juande Ramos was given the Tottenham Board's full backing, a sacking was imminent. This sequence of events has happened many times before in football and will no doubt happen again. With just 2 points from 8 premiership league games and an early exit from European competition looking likely, Tottenham had to do something.

So what did they do?

The Tottenham board sacked Spaniard Juande Ramos and hired Portsmouth Manager, Harry Redknapp! This should be interesting.

Of the current Tottenham squad, Redknapp commented, "They have a decent squad on paper, although it's not a well-balanced squad, it's a squad with good ability, very skillful players, but maybe a bit of a soft centre. We need a little bit more strength and aggression about the team if we're going to survive. You don't pick up two points if you're that good."

First team coaches, Gus Poyet and Marcos Alvarez also leave the club as does sporting director Damien Comolli.

Clive Allen will temporarily fill in as Manager for Tottenham's game today against Bolton. Often when a side has a new manager, the team, conscious that they are now fighting for a place to stay in the squad, play a bit better. Lets hope this is the case today.

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The Premiership: Ramos has the full confidence of the Board.. oh dear

Ever since Juande Ramos took charge of Tottenham Hotspurs, I'm sure that all Newspaper reporters have been ready to run the imaginatively titled story, "Vamos to Ramos!". They are all ready with it, ready to go, it must be like having an itchy trigger-finger.

Now that Juande Ramos has been given the vote of confidence by the Tottenham board, the Reporters' trigger-fingers must be itching like crazy. The Vote of Confidence often means the complete reverse and is usually a polite prerequisite to total doom.

The Chairman, Daniel Levy has said he intends to give Ramos every chance to make a success of his spell in north London. He failed to mention however, if this had anything to do with Football.

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The Premiership: Tottenham lose yet again !

Unbelievably, Tottenham have lost in the Premiership yet again! This is now the worst start to a season for over 100 years. There is only one word to convey this and that word is, "Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Visiting Hull City beat Spurs 1-0 at White Hart Lane creating a North London Double after beating Arsenal the previous week.

Brazilian, Geovani, scored a wonder goal from 35 yards for Hull in just the 9th minute of play and a lacklustre Spurs never fought back. Woodgate should have equalised just before Half Time, but his shot bounced off a Hull defender and hit the post.

Tottenham remain bottom of the League and are now 4 points into the Relegation zone. The misery continues. When will Tottenham win a Premiership game? Answers on a postcard.

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The Premiership: When will Tottenham win?

When will Tottenham Hotspurs win their first game in the Football Premiership? Lord, if I know. This has officially been the worst start to a season for 34 years and that is certainly longer than I can remember.

Spurs scraped an unconvincing win in Europe this week, courtesy of an own goal against Wisla Krakow. They go through to the next round 3-2 on aggregate, but they were lucky and it was hardly a performance to spark any great confidence.

What is going on?

Spurs are the only Premiership Football team yet to win a game. Their seventh match is at home against Hull City. Hull were promoted last season and have had a great start to this year's campaign. They lie 6th in the table just 3 points off the League leaders, Chelsea.

Hull so far have performed greater than anyone had expected, but surely they are going to suffer a drop in form sooner or later. Hopefully it will be this Sunday, Tottenham will finally make Home Advantage count and seriously start to make inroads to getting out the Relegation zone!

It is still early days in the season, but with just 2 points from 6 games played, it's the potential start to something that doesn't end at all well.

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What is Happening to Tottenham Hotspurs ???

At the time of publishing this blog the date is September 23rd 2008. It hasn't been the best start to the season for Tottenham and there is no positive spin you can put on it. Believe me... I've tried !!!

What is happening to Tottenham Hotspurs ???

Spanish Manager, Juande Ramos, former UEFA Cup Winner managing Sevilla was supposed to restore the clubs fortunes. After the first 5 games, Tottenham lay last with just 2 points !!!

16 Aug, 15:00 Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League
23 Aug, 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 2 Sunderland Premier League
31 Aug, 13:30 Chelsea 1 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League

I thought the draw at Chelsea was the start of a U-turn in the Premiership, but it just got worse with first, losing at Home to Aston Villa and then drawing at Home to Wigan.

15 Sep, 20:00 Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 2 Aston Villa
21 Sep, 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 0 Wigan Athletic

This is just awful and Tottenham seriously need to improve. Last year Spurs conceded many Goals, but this was negated as they also scored a lot as well. So what happens this season? Strikers Robbie Keane, Sold to Loverpool. Berbatov, Sold to Man Utd.

This is very worrying. New signing Modric is injured and it is unclear whether Palychenko will be a success in the Premiership. I am keeping my fingers crossed for a sudden upturn in form. Surely Champion Ramos can do something, can't he?

The next match sees Tottenham away to fellow strugglers Newcastle in the Carling Cup. Newcastle are just one place above them in the League table and I'm just praying they have a stinker. The next League game is against Portsmouth.

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