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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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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How Spurs could line-up next season

It’s refreshing, isn’t it? Tottenham Hotspur are doing something unheard of – making signings before deadline day.

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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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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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#scottparkerfacts

Scott Parker is a mans man.

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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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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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