Do we need Ade permanently?

To the Lane and Back does love Emmanuel Adebayor. Despite his Arsenal history, the way he has been playing since joining in August has been nothing short of superb. Clearly enjoying life at White Hart Lane, it got us thinking; would it be right to try and sign him permanently? Every fan knows how he performs when he becomes a bit too comfortable with his surroundings but his impact has been imperative to our rise up the table to third. 

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Would anything lower than third be a disappointment?

It sure was nice to wake up this morning and see Tottenham in third-place following the win over Villa. Even better was seeing that extra game in-hand over every team around us. With that in mind, a majority of Spurs fans have become confident that a top three finish is possible. With the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all struggling for form and consistency, Spurs are currently the in-form team chasing a top four spot. But is that enough? To the Lane and Back assesses whether or not anything lower than a top three finish could be considered a disappointment. 

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Ade double sends Spurs third

A first half Emmanuel Adebayor brace ensured Harry Redknapp endured a happy return to the Tottenham dug-out as the North London side leap-frogged Newcastle United into third in the league.

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Villians hoping to spoil Harry return

Harry Redknapp is welcomed back to the dug-out tonight, as Alex McLeish's Aston Villa hope to put Spurs' current unbeaten run to an abrupt end.

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Spurs going private is a good thing

We here at To the Lane and Back love it when Tottenham make money, there is nothing better than remembering your team is financially sound and doesn't run the risk of doing a Portsmouth or Leeds United. With that in mind, chances of Spurs becoming a private company once more are looking greater again with each passing day. Therefore, we have chosen to assess as to why going private will be a good thing for the North London side. 

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What to do with Redknapp, now the trial is set

The appointment of Harry Redknapp really was an astute one by Daniel Levy. In October 2008, the chairman took the major risk of eliminating the 'continental' hierarchy he favoured in order to bring Redknapp to White Hart Lane. From the brink of despair, Tottenham now find themselves fifth, level on points with Chelsea, three behind Newcastle United and with a game in hand over both. So, with Redknapp now facing trial for tax evasion, To the Lane and Back assess what could happen should the Spurs manager be found guilty in the new year. 

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International break? It's the 10 game season review!

We here at To the Lane and Back absolutely despise the international break. No Tottenham on the telly for two weeks is like an England midfield without Scott Parker. with that in mind, and the season now 10 games old for the almighty Spurs, it is time for the season review so far. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the muses of of Spurs' season review thus far. 

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Friedel stars in Jekyll and Hyde Spurs win

Brad Friedel was at his consistent best to hold off a spirited fight-back from Fulham as goals from Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe cancelled out Younes Kaboul's own goal at the other end.

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Spurs hope to extend unbeaten run

Tottenham travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday to take on a Fulham side in indifferent form for the away teams' third London derby of the season.

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From Russia without love

Despite a superb Carlo Cudicini performance in Russia, a youthful Tottenham side still fell to a defeat away at Rubin Kazan.

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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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Pienaar and Gallas set for starts in Russia

Tottenham duo Steven Pienaar and William Gallas look set to make their first starts of the season against Rubin Kazan on Thursday night.

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