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It’s happened. It’s finally happened. Like humpty-dumpty having a great fall, I’ve actually cracked.

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The AVB Reign; Positions That Need Strengthening?

Having drafted in Andre Villas-Boas and Gylfi Sigurdsson, coupled with the new deals for Gareth Bale and Steven Caulker, the so-called 'Spurs Exodus' appears to be largely dumbfounded. However, that doesn't mean the squad doesn't need to stop adding to improve on last season's top four finish. Aaron McElligott will now look into the areas that need strengthening and who can be brought in to do just that. 

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The weak link in the Spurs team

With Spurs high-flying in the Premiership, it is easy to see why they are being labelled as perennial title contenders. 11 games unbeaten, 10 of which were wins, sees the North Londoners in third place with the potential to rise above Manchester United into second. Therefore, To the Lane and Back has taken the opportunity to determine whether or not the starting XI actually has any weak links? 

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Who to bring in when Friedel calls it a day?

We have said it before and we have said it again; To the Lane and Back does love Brad Friedel. Consistent in between the sticks and comfortable enough that the back-four need not panic when the ball is lumped into our box when, as Fergie put it, 'squeekybumtime' comes to promise. But, with the American now 40, he won't last forever. Claire Needham analysed the situation and even gave a few names that could be bought in to replace Big Bad Brad when the inevitable happens.

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Best of Brad keeps the Spurs marching on

To the Lane and Back was sceptical when Tottenham signed Brad Friedel back in July. Did we also mention how much we enjoy humble pie? We have also been enjoying the American's performances in the Spurs net since he joined, none more so than his Man of the Match performance against Fulham on Sunday. 

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Spurs' new found resilience

On the road this year, including the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford two months ago, Spurs have picked up a superb 10 points out of the 15 available with the remaining six coming through wins over Liverpool and Arsenal.

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Spurs best XI in full

There we have it, To the Lane and Back's best XI in full, playing a 4-2-3-1 formation which, this Spurs site believes, will bring out the best in each and every player.

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Spurs best XI in depth: Brad Friedel

Seeing as the international break is upon football fans, To the Lane and Back will take this opportunity to analyse what is perceived to be Tottenham's strongest starting XI, one player at a time.

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Top four target for Friedel

Tottenham number one Brad Friedel believes the club can secure a second top four finish this season now that Luka Modric has remained at the club.

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Friedel hoping for starting spot

New Tottenham signing Brad Friedel is hoping for a starting spot on the opening day of the season when Everton travel to White Hart Lane next month.

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Friedel wants number 1 spot

New Tottenham signing Brad Friedel admits he has joined the club to be number 1.

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Friedel set to replace the outgoing Gomes

Aston Villa veteran Brad Friedel is expected to join Tottenham in the coming days as a replacement for exit bound Gomes.

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