Could Jan Vertonghen Be The Answer To Spurs' Midfield Problems?

Let's be honest - we're missing Sandro in the middle of the park. Yes, Scott Parker can come in to play the defensive midfielder role, but the 1940's fighter pilot hasn't offered a similar threat to his Brazilian teammate since his return to the starting XI. With that in mind, Matt Walsh looks at the possibility of Vertonghen stepping further into the midfield to partner Mousa Dembele.

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The five players to cover for Sandro's loss

With the Brazilian beast, Sandro, out for the rest of the season, and with Scott Parker the only player who can play to a similar level and role to the Brazilian, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Andre Villas-Boas desperately needs another defensive midfielder. Throwing in to this equation long time target Yann M' Vila off to Rubin Kazan and Newcastle stepping up their interest in Moussa Sissoko, Matt Walsh looks at who could replace the Brazilian for the short term, and compete with Sandro when he returns to full fitness.

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Tottenham Hotspur's five best players so far this season

We're so close to the midway point of the season, you can almost reach out and touch it. It's fair to say Spurs have had a number of stand out performers over the last five months, with the Andre Villas-Boas engine beginning to gain momentum. With it, Nick Harris has opted to look at the players that have made a difference to the North London side so far this season. 

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Titans will clash: Sandro takes on Marouane Fellaini

Three wins from three and Spurs are currently fourth in the league. However, it's the upcoming encounter away at Everton that will test the mettle of the squad and the strength in depth available to head coach Andre Villas-Boas. With the trip to Goodison Park looming, Nick Harris looks at where the battle will be won or lost. 

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Could the international break be a good thing?

It's the return of the international break, something that many of us football fans dread. However, there are positives to draw on the two week lull, as Connor Jipps rightly points out. 

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Is the win over United the turning point for season?

It was a historic win against Manchester United and after the 1-1 draw with Panathinaikos; Spurs return to domestic duties once again, welcoming Aston Villa to White Hart Lane. However, was it the 3-2 win that has completely changed the North Londoners season? Matt Walsh looks into it...

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Parker return offers another selection headache for Andre

When you look at Spurs' starting XI, it is particularly difficult to pick out a weak spot. All across the squad there is competition for places, none more so than in the centre of midfield. Sandro and Dembele are currently first choice, but where does that leave the returning Scott Parker? Connor Jipps investigates...

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Sandro vs Scott Parker - Who starts for Spurs?

The season is well underway and all is changing at Tottenham Hotspur. Players are coming and going under the reign of Andre Villas-Boas. However, one player that will certainly benefit from his appointment is Sandro. The Brazilian has regularly been on the peripherals of the starting XI, but with an injury to Scott Parker, Football That's All makes a case as to why 'The Beast' should be starting, even when the England man returns. 

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Have Spurs finally turned a corner?

Crash, bang, wallop, what a win. The first time Tottenham Hotspur win at the Reebok Stadium in their history and what a way, and time, to do it.

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You wouldn't mess with The Sandro

As we all know, Sandro is a beast.

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Tottenham’s strength in depth...in depth

Following the analysis of Spurs’ weak link in the team, To the Lane and Back will now take an in-depth look at the players that would come in to replace their team-mates through suspensions or injuries and whether they are good enough for the current starting XI.

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Sandro has done no wrong, just Parker has done everything right

When Sandro signed for Spurs last summer, To the Lane and Back were unbelievabely excited about the prospect of having our very own Patrick Vieira in the ranks. Despite a slow start, it was evident that his ability and potential were a force to really be reckoned with. With some excellent performances bossing the midfield in the second half of the season, many expected the Brazilian to be a first name on the team-sheet. However, with the arrival of Scott Parker, this is no longer the case for the former Internacional midfielder.

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