New Years Resolutions Time

I'm generally not that good at keeping New Years Resolutions, so for 2010, I may as well aim big.

Lets put some big lofty aims and goals in. Not the usual Resolutions like 'Joining a Gym and only going a maximum of 3 times' or 'Drink less Alcohol until the second week in February', no no no, we need something awe inspiring to others and impressive when brought up in general conversation.

"How's your New Years Resolution coming along to install World Peace and Harmony?"

"Give us a chance mate, it's only October!"

Yes well, maybe.

New Years Resolutions then... um, erm, well what about these?

1.Eat more Toast
2.Break the Mens World Long Jump record of 8.95m
3.Win the London Marathon dressed as a Penguin

I'm quietly confident about number of 2. I just have to find another 6 metres.

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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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Tottenham Hotspur - Crisis? What Crisis ???

It's hard to believe that Tottenham Hotspur are the same bunch of players of just a few weeks ago. Such is the transformation in an incredibly short space of time. The team were struggling for goals, letting in plenty and morale was completely down the proverbial toilet. But now look at them...

Tottenham Hotspur 4 - 0 Dinamo Zagreb

The amazing turnaround continues as Dinamo Zagreb were thumped 4 - 0 in the UEFA Cup at White Hart Lane.

This game was all out about Spurs and if it had been a boxing match, the referee surely would have stopped the fight.

Darren Bent played as the lone striker and scored a magnificent hatrick with goals in the 30th, 33th and 70th minute.

The best goal of the evening came in the 59th minute. A cracking long range shot from Tom Huddlestone that had to be 25 yards out at least.

Tottenham are now playing with added style, confidence and determination. Results in the Premiership, else where, kept the team bottom this week, but it would be a very brave (of foolhardy) individual to bet on them being there come the end of the season.

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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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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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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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Find out all the Worlds Football Scores !

Bit of a short blog, this one, but useful none the less.

If you ever need to be find out a particular recent Football score from around the World, then you cannot go wrong with this site,

www.livescores.com

Up to the minute Match score updates and brilliant if you have had a bet on any game. I found this particularly useful when betting on matches in Brazil, where the scores where quite tricky to come by. All major soccer nations are included making this site extremely useful. The information they provide is FREE and there is no need to go through a tedious sign up process. www.livescores.com, add it to your favourites.

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