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    talkSPORT presenter opens up on 50-yard Premier League ‘clearance-goal’ after being forced out of Chelsea

    JASON CUNDY turns the clock back to 1992 and the first month of the all-new Premier League.The 55-year-old former defender, who now works for talkSPORT co-presenting the Sports Bar with Jamie O’Hara, reflects on his freak ‘clearance’ goal from 50 yards to give Tottenham the lead at Ipswich.Jason Cundy talks THAT goal for Tottenham against Ipswich in 1992Cundy scored a fluky goal from past the half-way lineCundy is now a presenter on talkSPORTI would love to tell you I looked up, spotted Ipswich keeper Craig Forrest off his line, measured my shot from 50 yards and the ball flew in just as I had planned.But here’s the TRUTH of what really happened 33 years ago.I was just inside Ipswich’s half and the ball was played into a space which I thought was going to end up being a 50-50 challenge between myself and Jason Dozzell.My thought process was that I wanted to make sure I got to the ball as quick as possible to avoid there being any sort of contact between the two of us.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhat played out was Jason didn’t make the expected challenge by which time I was fully committed.My proposed tackle ended up being a completely freakish clearance  that ballooned in the wind and sailed over the top of a flailing Forrest in the Ipswich goal.As a defender, I didn’t score that many goals in my career — in fact this was my only one for Tottenham. But because it’s completely niche, this one resurfaces whenever a collection of madcap Premier League goals are replayed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt’s also odd how 30 or more years can blur certain moments . . . and facts too.It wasn’t until I looked back at this game to see that Tottenham were bottom of the table going into this game in the all-new Premier League.The Tottenham team take the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 for a spinAnd that this draw took us off the foot of the league. It took me by complete surprise because I had no recollection that we had started so slowly.I had joined Tottenham in March, 1992 back in the days when the ‘transfer window’ went on until March. The move came completely out of nowhere.Manager Ian Porterfield called me in and told me Chelsea had accepted an offer from Tottenham.  I wasn’t happy with the way it was  a ‘done deal’ and no one had even talked to me.But back then, if I had decided to turn it down I could have quite literally been thrown into the reserves and never played in the first  team again.I heard again from Porterfield shortly after that a meeting had been set up with Tottenham’s Terry Venables. And that was it.It was odd because Peter Shreeves was manager when I joined Tottenham with Terry taking training.Then we started 1992-93  with Doug Livermore and Ray Clemence in charge.Sadly, despite spending four years at White Hart Lane — with a couple of loan spells at Crystal Palace and Bristol City — my time at the club was blighted with injuries.By pure coincidence I ended up switching from Spurs to Ipswich in 1996 and so was back at the ground of this bizarre goal moment.It also meant that one of my new team-mates was Forrest — the unfortunate keeper who conceded my crazy goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESI have to say even before we became good friends I had so much sympathy for him for having to watch those endless repeats of the goal.It’s crazy to think that he played for 17 years, made 56 appearances for his country —  yet most people only remember him for either my strike or conceding nine at Manchester United in the Premier League! More

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    £45m Premier League star reveals he spends summers working as a farmer four thousand miles away

    MATHYS TEL has revealed his farming pastime — as Tottenham prepare to take on the Tractor Boys.The 19-year-old, signed on loan from Bayern Munich for the rest of the season, was born in Paris but his family hails from Guadeloupe.Mathys Tel has revealed his love for farming with his family in GuadeloupeTel joined Tottenham on a six-month loan from Bayern Munich in JanuaryTel goes over to the French colony in the Caribbean every year to see them.And the striker — whose side face Ipswich at Portman Road on Saturday —  is happy to get his hands dirty helping his grandpa out with growing fruit and vegetables.The France Under-21 star said: “That’s my country. My parents and my sister come from there. I was born in a small part of Paris.“Every year I go — one week, two weeks  — but I need to go there, for myself, for my confidence.READ MORE TOTTENHAM NEWS“Just to see my father happy, my little cousin happy, it brings me a lot of energy.“I help out my grandfather with agriculture.“I take some gloves and big shoes, so that’s good!“It doesn’t matter where I play my football, you have to be humble.  That’s why I go to Guadeloupe to see my family whenever I can.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTel ended up being one of the most exciting transfers of the January window.He completed a deadline-day loan move from Bayern to Spurs, who hold a £45million option to sign him permanently.Spurs fans hold sit-in protest against board and owenrs after Man Utd winGiven Spurs’ horror injury crisis since November – Tel was thrown straight into the deep end in North London.Despite being a Tottenham player for only 21 days, the teen has already played three times.He was subbed on during the club’s 4-0 Carabao Cup second leg defeat at Anfield and started in their 2-1 FA Cup exit to Aston Villa.The forward was then handed a full Prem debut in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday. More

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    Tottenham Hotspur say they no longer want to be called ‘Tottenham’ in email to broadcasters

    TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR have sensationally asked broadcasters not to refer to them as “Tottenham”.For decades, broadcasters of the North Londoners’ matches have referred to the club as “Tottenham”.Tottenham Hotspur have asked broadcasters not to call them ‘Tottenham’ on airCredit: RexThe north London outfit want broadcasters to refer to them by their full nameCredit: REUTERSBut in an email to TV rights holders around the world, Spurs have asked to be referred to by their full name.Broadcasters received the email, details of which have been made public by The Athletic, on February 10.The communication was titled: “Tottenham Hotspur Naming Update.”An excerpt of it read: “Tottenham Hotspur have provided clarification regarding the club’s name.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”They have requested that the club are primarily known as Tottenham Hotspur, with Spurs being the preferred short version.”The club have requested that they are not referred to as Tottenham.”Not being referred to as “Tottenham” has actually been the club’s stance since 2011.And they felt it necessary to remind broadcasters of it following a refresh of their brand guidelines after Christmas.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSpurs ran out 1-0 winners over Manchester United last weekendCredit: GETTYSpurs seemingly don’t want to be referred to as “Tottenham”, the area of London in which they reside, in order to increase the global presence of the Tottenham Hotspur brand.SunSport understands that the club sees its brand as comparable to the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa.Mass of fuming Tottenham fans flood streets and chant ‘we want Levy out’ in biggest protest against club’s ownershipIn all three cases, fans choose to refer to those clubs either by their full name or only by their second name – ‘United’, ‘City’ and ‘Villa’.Broadcasters have started heeding the club’s request, with Sky Sports describing Ange Postecoglou as the “Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach” during their coverage of Spurs’ 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend.Additionally, when the team’s starting XI was displayed on the screen it said “Spurs” at the top.Spurs will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town. More

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    Tottenham eye ambitious £80m transfer swoop for Dortmund and England U21 star Jamie Gittens

    TOTTENHAM are eyeing up an audacious summer move for Borussia Dortmund starlet Jamie Gittens.Winger Gittens, 20, has been a long-term target of Spurs who are keen to bolster the left-side of their attack.Spurs are eyeing up an audacious summer move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie GittensCredit: AlamyBut there is likely to be plenty of competition for the former Manchester City academy player.Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea also tracking the England Under-21 international.Gittens has scored 16 goals in 91 appearances for Dortmund, coming on as a late sub in last season’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.This year he has developed into a first-team regular, netting 11 goals in 33 appearances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has not scored in eight games though as Dortmund have slid down to 11th in the Bundesliga table, winning just one and losing five of their last seven league games.Dortmund are eight points off the top four but are still in the Champions League, holding a 3-0 lead going into their play-off second leg against Sporting Lisbon.Should they miss out on qualification for Europe’s elite club competition for next season, they may be forced to cash in on Gittens, believed to be valued at £80million.Former Dortmund and Liverpool striker Karl Heinz-Riedle told SunSport in November that Gittens has the potential to emulate ex-team-mates Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe German, 59, said: “Jamie is still not 100 per cent what we expect from a world-class player  — but he has all the talent to become one of those.“He can become the next Sancho, Erling Haaland or Bellingham.”Gittens has 16 goals for Dortmund in 91 matches – scoring 11 of those this season.Jude Bellingham says ‘The Referee Made a Mistake’ giving red card More

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    ‘Both teams have the same problem’ says Arsene Wenger as Arsenal legend tears into old rivals Tottenham and Man Utd

    ARSENE WENGER has urged Manchester United and Tottenham fans to brace themselves amid a turbulent period for both sides.The two clubs have endured a torrid time in the Premier League this season.Arsene Wenger has claimed Man Utd and Tottenham both need a complete rebuildCredit: SplashTottenham clinched a 1-0 win over United on SundayCredit: GettyIt left the Red Devils 15th in the Premier League tableCredit: ReutersBoth sit in the bottom half of the table, with Spurs in 12th as a result of their 1-0 win over United on Sunday.Meanwhile, the Red Devils are struggling down in 15th – just two points above West Ham.Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was left shocked at the state of the two clubs after the matchHe even suggested that both needed to be completely rebuilt in order to see any improvement.Read More in FootballWenger told beIN Sports: “You will not find many happy fans on either side.”When you say it’s a very important game, I would say that it’s not a very important game for the table because they are out of everything. “It’s important for pride and to find peace with your fans because both teams cost over a billion pounds.”Both teams have the same problem: to find good players to rebuild their team.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The whole team has to be rebuilt at Tottenham and at Man United as well – that will not be easy for either side.”Man Utd have accumulated the highest net spend in the Premier League over the last six years with £810million.Gary Neville says he’s seen ‘nothing’ from Man Utd under Ruben Amorim Meanwhile, Tottenham have the third-highest with £576m.But despite the astronomical numbers, United have only won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup during that time while Spurs remain trophy-less.Man Utd ratings v SpursMANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.Andre Onana – 3United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.Noussair Mazraoui – 5An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.Pulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.Matthijs de Ligt – 6His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.Harry Maguire – 5A mixed bag. Long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son later on.Diogo Dalot – 6A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too.Patrick Dorgu – 4A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on.Casemiro – 5Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.Bizarrely dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 89 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.Bruno Fernandes – 5Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter.Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores.A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week.Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.Joshua Zirkzee – 6The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.Rasmus Hojlund – 3Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.He was even caught offside after a pass from an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen? More

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    ‘They literally do nothing’ – Michael Owen identifies three Man Utd stars who ‘frustrate me more than anything’

    MICHAEL OWEN lambasted three Manchester United stars for “sleeping” throughout Sunday’s miserable loss at Tottenham.United suffered yet another poor result amid a turbulent campaign as fellow Premier League strugglers Spurs picked up a much-needed 1-0 victory thanks to James Maddison’s winner after just 13 minutes.Michael Owen slammed three Manchester United stars after the loss at TottenhamCredit: GettyOwen lambasted Harry Maguire, saying the defenders are “literally doing nothing”Credit: GettyOwen also blamed Matthijs de Ligt, saying of the defence “none of them are picking anyone up”Credit: RexNoussair Mazraoui was also picked out, with Owen saying “they sit there doing nothing”Credit: RexEx-Man Utd star Owen, 45, was left fuming with Ruben Amorim’s three centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Harry Maguire and put them on full blast during his post-match analysis.The Liverpool legend blamed them all for Maddison’s goal as they “did nothing” when goalkeeper Andre Onana parried Lucas Bergvall’s shot.None of them chased the rebound and that allowed the England international to get to the ball first and beat Onana from close distance.The legendary striker, though, wasn’t just frustrated about the Tottenham goal as he was also incensed with Maguire, De Ligt and Mazraoui’s overall performance during the game.Read More on Man UtdOwen told Premier League Productions: “What frustrates me more than anything about the Manchester United team is that those centre-halves do nothing during the game.“They hardly pick up any players at all, yet when you ask them to do one job – stop the guy who’s shooting – they’re sleeping at that as well.“We’ve seen so many clips in the first half when there’s nobody to pick up, there’s three of them literally doing nothing. They won’t push in, they won’t go and mark anybody, they just sit there.“It’s the easiest position on the pitch in theory because they’re asked to do nothing. The manager plays so many defenders and none of them are picking anyone up.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“The midfield for Manchester United has to be the hardest place to play in the Premier League and the defence should be the easiest because they literally mark no one, ever.“They sit there doing nothing and everyone else is outnumbered all over the pitch.”Gary Neville says he’s seen ‘nothing’ from Man Utd under Ruben Amorim United are now 15th in the Premier League table with 12 points separating them from the relegation zone. More

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    Does Daniel Levy own Spurs and what is his net worth?

    DANIEL LEVY is the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur.He is the longest-serving chairman of any Premier League club, having taken over the role from Alan Sugar in 2001.Daniel Levy is the chairman of TottenhamCredit: ReutersHe has been in the role since 2001Credit: GettyHowever, he has a far from ideal relationship with fans owing to the club’s poor performances and lack of silverware, with the North London club last winning a trophy in 2008 when they lifted the League Cup.Things were looking up during Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure with the club a regular name in the Champions League, even making the final before losing to Liverpool in 2019.SPURS VS MAN UTD LIVE – LATEST UPDATESLevy oversaw the building of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, £1.2billion stadium, which has helped Spurs become a financial powerhouse.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, poor performances on the pitch under Ange Postecoglou this season have left the club languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.Does Daniel Levy own Tottenham?Tottenham are controlled by ENIC International Limited, who own around 86.58 per cent of the club.Levy and his family hold a 29.4 per cent stake in ENIC, making him a minority shareholder in the club, while the Joe Lewis family trust owns a controlling 70.6 per cent.Tottenham is estimated to be worth around £2.42bn as of 2025, but the owners have set a sale valuation of £3.75bn.Most read in FootballThey are also the richest club in London after making £520million (€615m) in revenue in 2024.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHow much is Levy worth?The boost in Tottenham’s value over the last decade has also seen Levy’s net worth increase.The 63-year-old, originally from Essex, is estimated to be worth close to £400m on his own.Awkward moment King Charles asks Son Heung-min if Tottenham are ‘in good order’ in front of Daniel Levy Are Tottenham being sold?In September 2023 it was revealed that Levy is open to selling his share in Tottenham.He told Bloomberg: “I’ve got no real interest to leave Tottenham, but I have a duty to consider anything that anyone may want to propose.”It’s not about me, it’s about what’s right for the club. We have 30,000 shareholders who own approximately 13.5 per cent. We run this club as if it is a public company.”Spurs have openly been seeking investment, having spoken to several parties, including Qatar Sports Investment, about a naming-rights deal for the new stadium.A report from The Guardian claimed a group of Qatari investors were preparing a bid to buy the club. The report suggests the potential new owners would want to retain Levy as chairman of the club in a controversial move.Levy has a minority stake in ENIC, which is owned by Joe LewisCredit: Getty More

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    ‘There is no easy game as every team is getting closer to each other’, says Tottenham’s Luana Buhler 

    LUANA BUHLER has no qualms about overcoming big obstacles in football – having battled back from two serious knee injuries in her teens. Today the versatile Switzerland defender, 28, wants Tottenham to pull off the big challenge of dispatching Arsenal in their WSL derby duel.Luana Buhler hopes Tottenham can defeat Arsenal for the first time at the Emirates in a WSL derbyBuhler and her team-mates hope to return to winning ways following a narrow 1-0 loss to Man United last time outCredit: GettyIt was at the age of 15 playing with Swiss boys team FC Schotz, and then at 19 in for women’s side FC Zurich, that Buhler suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. For Buhler, who began her senior playing career at FC Zürich in 2016, having the support of family and friends and the determination to come back stronger to fulfil her football dream was key. The 54-capped Switzerland, who spent five years at German side Hoffenheim before her 2023 Tottenham move said: “The first injury was (sustained whilst playing) with a boys’ team. “It was at an age where you grow a lot as a girl but maybe don’t have the support yet that was needed back then. Read More Football Stories “At that time, the support with athletic coaches, even strength training, wasn’t even a topic yet, so I think that was something that was also caused a little bit by the circumstances. “With my second one (ACL injury) I was quite lucky with the medical staff and everything around being developed much better. “I was in a women’s environment already (at FC Zurich) and there I had more professional help during my rehab“That also helped me to come back in a better state and quite strong. Most read in Football“When you have an injury that big, all you just want to do is come back and play again. “I was quite young when those injuries came. “It was probably one of the toughest times during my career. It challenged me emotionally and physically.“But these were also the times where I would learn the most about being patient and showing resilience.”Resilience is something that Buhler and her Tottenham team-mates have had to rely on at times this season since losing their last derby clash with Arsenal. Following that 3-0 home loss last November her side, who are sixth in the WSL, have won five and drawn one of their last nine games across all competitions. Buhler sees this term as one of ups and downs for Robert Vilhamn’s aces who are yet to beat the Gunners away in the top tier. But the defender is confident Tottenham can give Arsenal a run for their money at the Emirates this afternoon, having beaten them for the first time in a top-flight duel in December 2023. She adds: “We could see when we won our first (WSL) game against Arsenal, that the gap is, in my opinion, closing (in these games). “There’s no easy game anymore because every team is getting closer to each other. “We want to challenge them as much as we can.”Today’s 12:30pm clash could see Buhler, who was born in Lucerne, central Switzerland, battle her national team-mate Lia Walti. Like Buhler, the tenacious midfielder played in Germany’s top-flight for Turbine Potsdam before making a move to the WSL and joining Arsenal in 2018. Since then Walti has won three trophies with the Gunners, who are third in the league including a WSL title back in 2019. Buhler said: “Lia is a really great player and also a leader for us in the national team. “As a team we are really lucky to have her. On the other hand she’s a tough player to play against. “There are so many good individual players at Arsenal who will challenge us as a team. “I’m really looking forward to it because it’s the greatest thing to go against the best players in Europe.”Prior to joining Tottenham Buhler, who is studying for a masters degree in business, has experienced playing in the Champions League with her former clubs FC Zurich and Hoffenheim. And long with Walti the Tottenham ace is looking forward to making history with her national team, when Switzerland hosts the Women’s Euros for the first time this year. Her side, currently ranked as the 23rd best side in the world, will take on Norway in their group stage opener on July 2 in Basel. And Buhler hopes the tournament will lead to greater support for girls’ grassroots teams in her country and improving the infrastructure of the women’s game there. The Switzerland international said: “We’re still a little bit behind in the whole development of infrastructure and grassroots teams. “I hope this can give a real boost to women’s football and sports in general for girls and women in Switzerland. “There are not enough opportunities for girls in comparison to the boys. “There is, on basic levels, infrastructure missing and even teams are missing. Tottenham hope to produce a repeat of the performance that led to their 1-0 defeat of Arsenal in the top tier in December 2023Credit: Sunday Times“I know from girls in my hometown that they still struggle to find a (football) team with whom they can participate.READ MORE SUN STORIES“That’s one of the first things we need to change, to have those infrastructures for all the boys and girls at the same level.“I would like to see more visibility of women’s football in general.” More