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: Tottenham - Woe Overload

Tottenham sold their deadly striking force of Berbatov and Keane. Tottenham keep losing. Tottenham are bottom of the table. Tottenham have had their worst start to a season for over 100 years. Can it get much worse? Well unfortunately yes.

Roman Pavlyuchenko, who was substituted during the Hull disaster has suffered a partially torn ankle ligament. Specialists have declared the Russian International unfit to play for a minimum of three weeks.

Aaron Lennon, who had been the one bright spark in a world of otherwise total gloom has been forced to pull out of England's Under-21 squad due to a knee problem. It is unclear how serious this is and whether he will miss any Premiership games. It seems likely.

So, one Striker down, the one in-form player down, who is going to reverse Tottenham's fortunes? This seems like a situation that not even the A-Team could fix.

Due to the International matches this week, Tottenham's next game isn't until the 19th October away to promoted, Stoke City.

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Tottenham Hotspurs Win. Finally !!!

Being a fan of Tottenham Hotspur this season, so far has not been very much fun. But finally, finally, they have managed to win a game.

Last night Spurs beat Newcastle away in the Carling Cup 2-1. The first half was pretty abysmal ending goalless and it looked very much as if the poor form would continue. However, second half goals from the new man, Pavlyuchenko 63’ and O'Hara 67’ was enough to see them into the next round. The Newcastle defence was hideously bad, it has to be said, but a win is a win and the Club will be greatful to take it.

Former England International, Michael Owen managed to pull one back for Newcastle in the 88th minute, but by then it was way too late.

With Russian Pavlyuchenko now breaking his duck, hopefully Tottenham will now begin a resurgence in the League. They next face Portsmouth who have let in 10 goals in their last 2 games. Seems like a good place to start a comeback.

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