Ramifications

*Pop*. With Didier Drogba’s winning penalty against Bayern Munich on Saturday night, that pop was the sound of Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League dream ending.

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The summer....

Somewhat of a follow up to the yesterday’s season review; the summer is usually a dreaded time to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan.

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Is a top-four finish feasibly in Spurs' reach?

Watching Tottenham during the loss at Stoke City, one thing was clearly evident; physical teams are still a real pain in the arse for Spurs. Yes, Chris Foy was awful but, the opening 15 minutes saw Harry Redknapp's side completely outmuscled against Stoke and it was something that was particularly worrying. However, a second half display, and a switch to a 3-5-2, has instilled some fans with enough confidence that a top four finish is indeed possible. Sam Rooke investigates for To the Lane and Back.

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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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The 3-1 win over West Brom was Tottenham's best of the season

#wwwwdwwwww was a favoured trending topic of Tottenham fans on Saturday evening. An excellent run of form that began at the beginning of September following a 2-0 win over Wolves, it is now 10 games unbeaten in the Premiership and a run that has catapulted the North London giants up to third in the table, just two points off second placed Manchester United.

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Tottenham’s top five goals of the season so far

There have been some truly memorable goals at White Hart Lane over the past few years and this season has seen the club score some absolute beauties both home and away. To the Lane and Back will now look at our choices for the top five goals that have rippled the back of the net so far this season

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Will the real Gareth Bale please stand up?

Gareth Bale is an exceptional talent beyond belief and after a shakey start to his Tottenham career, the Welshman is finally living up to the potential superstar that he was billed as when he was younger. However, the 22-year-old has gone, somewhat, off the boil in recent weeks and in comparison to his superb performances of last season, looks a shadow of his "former" self. To the Lane and Back analyses where the former Southampton trainee has gone wrong and why.

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How are Tottenham Hotspur Received in the USA

It is a well known fact that Tottenham are slowly becoming of England's top teams. But what is the opinion on the other side of the pond? To the Lane and Back's newest writer Robert Smalley gives us an in depth review on to how football fans recieve Spurs in the USA

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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: Gareth Bale

With the defensive aspect of this Spurs side covered, now is the time to analyse the attacking quartet that makes up To the Lane and Back's team and who better to start with first than last seasons PFA Player of the Year, Gareth Bale.

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Bale: Arsenal 'damaged' following departures

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale believes the departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri has 'damaged' Arsenal.

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Can Bale be more than just a winger?

82 league appearances Gareth Bale has made for Tottenham since he joined from Southampton in 2007, scoring 13 league goals in the process.

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