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      Tottenham fans cry ‘this has to be a joke’ as rearranged Premier League fixture leaves Spurs with horror run

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      TOTTENHAM fans have raged at the “joke” rearranged Premier League fixture list that leaves them with a horror run. The Champions League-chasing side were due to play London rivals Chelsea in February but it was postponed due to the Carabao Cup final. Tottenham face a horror run of fixturesCredit: GettyNow they visit Stamford Bridge on Thursday, May 2. Just three days later they travel to Liverpool, which was moved from Saturday to Sunday as a result. It means they play Newcastle on April 13 away, then host Arsenal on the 28th before the Chelsea and Liverpool matches.The break between Newcastle and Arsenal is because of the FA Cup semi-finals when Spurs would have played Man City, meaning that fixture is still to be rearranged in the final few weeks of the season as well. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe run of fixtures had Spurs fans outraged as one said: “This has to be a joke.” Another moaned: “Once again being screwed over, when we’re not even in Europe. They’ve had opportunities to play these.”One joked: “Seems fair…”Another fumed: “Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool all within 8 days. Brilliant.”Most read in FootballSpurs are fifth, one point behind Aston Villa with a game in hand, and dropped points in the 1-1 draw with West Ham. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManager Ange Postecoglou spoke out about the missed opportunity and joked he wanted a “joystick” to control his players. He said: “I thought for the most part we controlled the game pretty well. Raging Roy Keane once told forgotten Man Utd star ‘you’ll never make it.. you’ll be playing pub league’ in scathing rant”They are a big strong team. They sit deep and make it difficult for you. “You have to be fairly calm in your approach but also really disciplined because they are a threat from the counter-attack.”We conceded from a set-piece but the rest of the set-pieces we coped with really well. In the front third we lacked a bit of clarity of thought.”But they are human beings, it is just football. I would love to have a joystick and put them where I want them, but it doesn’t work like that.”Sometimes we have more time than we think. There were times when the ball was flashed across the box when we should have been in those areas.”It is all part of the development. That is why we have coaches, why we develop a system. We are not the finished article and we know that.”There was enough there tonight for me to say that it is a team still heading in the right direction.” Ange Postecoglou watched Spurs drop points against West HamCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle set to wear one-off mystery kit ‘unique from any in the club’s history’ for huge Tottenham clash

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      NEWCASTLE will reportedly adorn a one-off jersey when they host Tottenham at St James’ Park next week.And the fresh kit is unique from any other worn in the club’s storied history.Newcastle are set to donate their front-of-shirt sponsorship to a charity for when they host Tottenham next weekCredit: AFPAccording to The Mail Online, the kit will be missing the usual Sela sponsorship, with the Saudi Arabia-based events company donating the front of shirt space to a charity instead.The new sponsors eyed-up a televised game against a top-six opponent – so ensuring maximum exposure for the chosen charity.Talks have been ongoing for several weeks and the charity will be announced closer to its April 13th matchday. It is understood that Spurs has long been earmarked for the occasion.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt means the likes of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon will sport a jersey that will be unique from any other in the club’s history. There will also be additional tie-ins related to the cause on matchday.It is hoped the one-off kit change will provide a longer-term historical impact as Newcastle look to beat Spurs once again after last season’s memorable 6-1 home thumping.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe limited-time kit change comes ahead of Newcastle’s incoming shirt deal with Adidas which will start this summer. Most read in FootballIt is understood new 2024-25 season kits have already been designed and will go on sale following the refurbishment of the club shop in June.Newcastle finalised a £25m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal with Sela last year.This is not the first special initiative Sela have come up with since becoming Newcastle’s shirt sponsor.Hilarious moment Newcastle Utd ballboy snubs West Ham star Mohammed Kudus as he asks for his seat for iconic celebrationThe company organised a drone show above St James’ Park ahead of the 4-1 Champions League win against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this season.They also handed out free scarves ahead of the FA Cup victory at Sunderland in January and a Sela-backed ‘Howay’ bus is now in operation for away games.The upcoming St James’ STACK fan zone at Strawberry Place is also officially ‘powered by Sela’.Fans were quick to praise their sponsors eye for charity, with one supporter writing: “Sela donating £10m. I can get behind this.”Another added: “Love this idea!” More

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      Daniel Levy in talks to sell stake in Tottenham amid need for ‘significant increase’ in funds after transfer splurge

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      DANIEL LEVY has confirmed that Tottenham are looking to sell a stake in the club.The club say they have already held talks with prospective investors as they look to raise capital to invest in the squad going forward.Daniel Levy has announced Tottenham’s intention to sell a stake in the clubCredit: PAThe intention to sell a stake in Tottenham was announced in a statement released alongside the club’s financial results.Tottenham’s chairman, Levy, 62, said: “To capitalise on our long-term potential, to continue to invest in the teams and undertake future capital projects, the Club requires a significant increase in its equity base.”The Board and its advisors, Rothschild & Co, are in discussions with prospective investors. “Any recommended investment proposal would require the support of the Club’s shareholders.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe statement saw Spurs announce an increased loss of £86.8million for the year ending June 2023, up from £50.1m for the previous year.The club explained that the losses were down to splashing out on players last summer.They claimed the deficit “reflected the significant and continued investment in the playing squad” – though they also reported revenues of over half of a billion pounds for the first time.Spurs bought the likes of Richarlison for £60m, Pedro Porro for £40m, Guglielmo Vicario for £17m and James Maddison for £40m during the period accounted for (up until June 30, 2023).Most read in FootballSpurs have put their losses down to summer signingsCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe £104m sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich came after this period, so is irrelevant to the latest set of accounts submitted to Companies House – as is the £47.5m signing of Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.Spurs are currently fifth in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou, which could be enough to seal Champions League qualification this season.I’m a Tottenham cult hero but I want Arsenal to win the league more than ANYTHING… even England winning Euro 2024But if the club are to qualify, they will no doubt need to spend big to bolster a squad that has grown used to playing one game a week.Levy has been impressed with the job the Aussie has done since succeeding Antonio Conte – particularly with the implementation of a more exciting style.The supremo said: “The 2023-24 season, the first under Ange, was always going to be one of building for the future.“We have seen progress with the return of exciting, attacking football, even when faced with significant player injuries.“We continue to challenge for the highest possible place finish with eight games still to play and hope to bring European football to our home stadium again.” More

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      Joe Cole apologises to Glenn Hoddle TWICE live on TNT Sports as pair aim jabs at each other over Spurs West Ham rivalry

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      JOE COLE apologised to Glenn Hoddle live on TNT Sports as the pair aimed jabs at each other over the Tottenham and West Ham rivalry. The former Chelsea stars provided punditry for the London derby which ended in a 1-1 draw. Joe Cole apologised to Glenn Hoddle live on TNT SportsHoddle had to listen to Cole’s rant about SpursBefore the game, ex-Hammer Cole tore into Spurs in front of Tottenham legend Hoddle. He said: “I think West Ham may have also felt like also-rans when Tottenham, even though they haven’t won much silverware, [Spurs] They act and behave like a team…sorry about this Glenn, by the way.”Hoddle, who won the FA Cup with Spurs, then hit back: “That’s alright, because I was there when we did win things.”Cole, a three-time Premier League winner with Chelsea, then continued his rant about Spurs leaving him once again apologising. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “Yeah, Glen’s team won, but they ain’t won much.” West Ham probably think, ‘Why do you consider yourselves a big team?’ “You have that sort of ‘David vs Goliath’ and you think to yourself, ‘Let’s go and stuff them, because, they’re not a big club’. “They’re not Manchester United or Liverpool, they are not of that stature….I’m sorry, Glenn!”Timo Werner opened the scoring at the London Stadium but his former Chelsea team-mate Kurt Zouma levelled. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpurs boss Ange Postecoglou said after the game: “I’d like to have a joystick and put them where I want but it doesn’t work that way. “My role is to try to help them through that. At times, we have more time than we think. “We scored a great goal but there are times the ball is flashed across when we should have been in those areas. It’s things to work on.”Roberto De Zerbi ruled out of Liverpool boss running but could still quit Brighton this summer to join European giants More

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      Arsenal and Spurs set for £100million Alexander Isak transfer showdown as rivals exploit Newcastle’s FFP nightmare

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      NEWCASTLE are braced for Arsenal and Tottenham to launch £100million moves for Alexander Isak.But Toon boss Eddie Howe warned the London clubs that their star striker is not for sale.Alexander Isak is set to to be the subject of a transfer tug of war between Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: RexIsak has been on fire for Newcastle this seasonIsak, 23, made it 14 Premier League goals in 21 games this season with two penalties in Saturday’s 4-3 win over West Ham.He has quickly become a fans’ favourite with his direct running and eye for goal since Toon paid Real Socieded a club-record £60m in 2022.But fears remain that Newcastle may have to cash in to navigate FFP rules, especially if they finish outside of the European places.And huge offers from Champions League clubs will be hard to ignore.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuring the international break, Isak admitted that “if things show up, things can happen”.But Howe insists he is off limits, saying: “He’s an outstanding talent and no one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him.”It’s been a stop-start season for Isak because of injury but he is looking back to his deadly best following four goals in his last four games.Arsenal are believed to be already plotting a summer move for the £100m-rated forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Spurs are also keeping tabs with Brentford’s Ivan Toney another target for around the same fee.Howe added: “Isak was excellent against West Ham. How Arteta turned Havertz from expensive flop to Arsenal’s gamechanger”He didn’t score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good.“His link play, athleticism, he looked in a really good place.”Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want a lethal frontman to take them to the next levelCredit: ReutersSpurs are likewise in the market for a forward of Isak’s calibreCredit: Rex More

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      Watch Tottenham star’s bizarre assist for goal-of-the-season contender as fans compare it to ‘Busquets setting up Messi’

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      TOTTENHAM star Luka Vuskovic assisted a bizarre goal of the season contender.The 17-year-old is set to join Spurs in the summer of 2025.Luka Vuskovic got an unlikely assist with a pass to his goalkeeperCredit: Canal+Gabriel Kobylak scored from the edge of his own boxCredit: Canal+His clearance bounced and looped over the other keeperCredit: Canal+Tottenham have pre-agreed a deal with Hajduk Split for the highly-rated teenager, who is currently on loan at Radomiak Radom.And while playing in the Polish top-flight, Vuskovic assisted an astonishing goal against Puszcza Niepolomice.The Croatian youngster played a simple pass back to his GOALKEEPER Gabriel Kobylak.He took one touch before booting the ball up-field and his powerful clearance bounced all the way on the edge of Puszcza’s box.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith opposite number Oliwier Zych backpeddling, the ball looped over his head.The No1 charged back but was unable to make the save and he ended up in the back of the net with the ball.Fans were left shocked by the Spurs connection to the unusual goal, with one saying: “A normal day at Tottenham is all I’ll ever ask for.”Another commented: “Like Busquets to Messi type assist.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA third commented with a Tottenham twist: “Carroll to Bale. Vertonghen to Son.”Vuskovic agreed to join Ange Postecolgou’s side last summer after attracting interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.The wonderkid’s style of play has been compared to ex-Barcelona star Gerard Pique.Vuskovic made his professional debut for Hajduk Split two days after his 16th birthday and he has made 15 senior appearances.Luka Vuskovic joins Spurs in the summer of 2025Credit: Getty More

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      Ethan Ampadu delivers plea to Leeds pal Joe Rodon over his future

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      ETHAN AMPADU will pull out all the stops to persuade close pal Joe Rodon to stay at Leeds beyond this summer.Rodon, 26, is on a season-long loan with the Premier League chasing Whites from Tottenham.Ampadu and Rodon have helped Leeds into the automatic promotion places ahead of the Easter Monday clash with HullCredit: RexRodon is having a great season at Leeds on loan from Tottenham after spending last season at Ligue 1 club RennesCredit: AFPIf Leeds, second in the Championship after the 2-2 draw with Watford on Friday night, clinch promotion back to the top-flight then Spurs could offload the centre-back in a £10m+ deal.But Wales and Leeds team-mate Ampadu will be telling Rodon to stay in Yorkshire regardless of where they finish in the second tier.Ampadu said: “I’ll be pressuring him. He knows that. “A lot of Leeds fans enjoyed it when I commented on one of his Instagram photos one time.READ MORE FOOTBALL”I haven’t done it in a while. But we are all telling him to stay.”Everyone knows how much we appreciate him and what he has done this year.”Rodon himself has tried to play down the transfer talk, insisting he will sort his future at the end of the season.The Wales centre-back said: “I don’t really look into that. All I can control is now. I’ll give everything for Leeds.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRodon joined Spurs from Swansea in 2020 for an initial £11m deal rising to £15m under Jose Mourinho.But the defender, who is out of contract in the summer of 2025, failed to win a regular place at Tottenham.And Leeds is his second loan spell in as many seasons after a stint at Ligue 1 club Rennes last term.Rodon has had the best campaign of his career with the fixture at Vicarage his 46th outing of the season for club and country.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiHe suffered the cruel heartbreak of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off final penalty shootout loss to Poland last Tuesday.But Rodon, who won his 44th cap, produced another outstanding display and helped to keep Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski quiet in the goalless draw after 120 minutes in Cardiff.Rodon added: “It’s the most I’ve played. Over the last couple of years it’s been sticky and I’ve not had the game time I’ve wanted. “So this has been the most important season so far.”It’s gone quick but playing every week has only given me more confidence as a player.  “But the job is not finished yet. The season isn’t done.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s always nice when things are going well. It’s the best I’ve felt in a long time. “The Leeds fans have been incredible with me. Even the away games they’ve been great.” More

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      Liverpool and Tottenham in three-way transfer battle for Fulham star as Italian giants enter race

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham have been joined by AC Milan in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to reports.The centre-back, 26, will become a free agent in the summer if he does not sign an extension at Craven Cottage.Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo is attracting interest from the Premier League and abroadCredit: GettyFulham have offered the ex-Manchester City man a lucrative new deal as they bid to keep him in West London.However, they face serious competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Liverpool and Tottenham are being linked with a move for the Manchester-born defender.The Reds are uncertain about the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Spurs could yet strengthen their own back line despite signing Radu Dragusin in the January window.But according to Sempre Milan, AC Milan have now also identified Adarabioyo as a transfer target.Simon Kjaer is set to leave the San Siro when his contract expires at the end of the season, while Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw have endured injury issues in recent months.AC Milan sit second in Serie A, 11 points adrift of runaway leaders Inter Milan.Most read in FootballAdarabioyo has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League gamesBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey are also still in the Europa League and will face Italian rivals Roma in the quarter-finals.Adarabioyo has made 128 appearances for Fulham since joining from Man City in 2020.Football stars’ weird phobiasHe was plagued by injury during the early part of this season, but has been ever-present since the turn of the year.He has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League games, helping to keep five clean sheets.However he was badly at fault over the weekend, giving the ball away for Sheffield United to score in their 3-3 thriller with Fulham.Marco Silva’s men sit 12th in the table, but are just five points adrift of West Ham in seventh. More