Gylf? What’s a Gylf? Oh, a Gylf

The news on Monday night broke that Tottenham Hotspur had, reportedly, agreed a €10m fee with Hoffenheim for Gylfi Sigurdsson, according to Bild.

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Those AVB quotes

"There is nothing, it is all lies," Andre Villas-Boas was quoted as telling O Jogo today. Many have speculated he is referring to the vacant Tottenham Hotspur managerial position. However, having checked the O Jogo website, there is no print of question asked from the reporter who published the words of the Portuguese tactician.

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A shotgun marriage destined for divorce

Saturday 25^th October 2008 – Tottenham Hotspur were bottom of the Premier League with two points after eight games.

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How much is Modric really worth?

Croatia’s opening Group C win over the Republic of Ireland highlighted one important facet; when Luka Modric is in the mood to play, he can most certainly play.

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The Mexican Standoff

Contract signings are never easy at White Hart Lane. A long, drawn out affair involving our esteemed chairman Daniel Levy and either a potential new signing, a player that wants out or the manager. At present, it seems both Levy and current boss Harry Redknapp are discussing possible terms for a new deal for the veteran tactician. Alan Robins looks at how the conversation might just go down...

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Where do Spurs need to strengthen?

With the transfer window gearing up for another busy summer, you can be damn sure that it in full swing at White Hart Lane. With that in mind, Eoghan Mullan takes a look at the areas that need strengthening and which players could be brought in to take Tottenham Hotspur to that next level. 

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Chatting Spurs with Micky Hazard

As the season draws to an end, football news continues to dictate the sporting headlines. Following Sergio Aguero’s last gasp winner to secure the Premier League title for Manchester City, Roy Hodgson has announced his first England squad and Kenny Dalglish has been sacked  by Liverpool. However, the biggest piece to break has been To the Lane and Back’s first interview with an ex-Spur, Micky Hazard. One of the nicest guys we have ever had the chance of meeting; we spoke Spurs, Arsenal and Lionel Messi. Take it away Micky.

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A tale of two halves

So there we have it, another season has drawn to an end and with it, a barrage of season reviews comes flooding towards all those with a computer, laptop or smartphone to hand. Before I divulge this piece I have to warn readers; this is one of those season reviews. But, rather than focus on a month-by-month rundown as favoured by some, To the Lane and Back will look to 2011 Tottenham Hotspur and their ugly 2012 half-cousin, thus the clichéd title.

So, sit back and read through what has been another rollercoaster ride for all Spurs fans.

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Squeaky bum time

Upon hearing that Arsenal had drawn 3-3 at home to Norwich City on Saturday, everyone knew the ball had fallen firmly in Tottenham Hotspur’s court in the race for third place.

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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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Egg and Harry Redknapp’s face are in alignment

Well, well, well. I gather Harry Redknapp awoke on Monday morning feeling pretty damn silly.

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I blame John Terry

The Butterfly Effect. Coined by Edward Lorenz, it is defined as a ‘small change at one place in a nonlinear system can result in large differences to a later state’.

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