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      Newcastle 6 Tottenham 1: Spurs suffer humiliating first-half capitulation as Toon take giant step towards top four place

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      TOTTENHAM sunk to a new low as they were blitzed by top four rivals Newcastle in a nightmare opening 21 minutes.And now Eddie Howe’s side are dreaming of a return to Europe’s top table after thrashing hapless Spurs in front of a rocking St. James’ Park.
      Newcastle blew Tottenham away with an early five-goal blitzCredit: Getty
      Jacob Murphy got the Magpies off to a flyer before adding a second from long-rangeCredit: Reuters
      Joelinton got his name on the scoresheet as Spurs began to crumbleCredit: AFP
      Alexander Isak helped himself to a brace in the rout at St. James’ ParkCredit: Getty
      Billed as a battle for the Champions League, Newcastle would have been given a tougher game by local ninth-tier side Heaton Stannington. 
      Even for shambolic Spurs’ standards, this was a horrifying new low.

      Some of their shell-shocked supporters started making the 280-mile trip back home after the Magpies’ third just nine minutes in. 
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      Given how high they are housed in the Leazes End, it would have been 5-0 by the time those on the slow side made it to the bottom. 
      Howe’s Mags were exceptional as they took a giant leap towards securing a top-four finish, but they weren’t 5-0 up inside 21 minutes brilliant. 
      For that to happen you need a willing partner to roll over, and Tottenham were more than happy to oblige. 
      Starting with a four-man defence for the first time in 15 months, nobody had a clue what they were doing. 
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      Not for the first time, Antonio Conte was proved right about this hopeless rabble. Three, four, or five, it makes no difference when they’re individually as bad as this lot.
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      No shape, no urgency and certainly no commitment or fight.
      At half-time on Sky, ex-defender Danny Rose – who hasn’t kicked a ball for 16 months – laughed: “All I’ve been thinking all half is how am I unemployed!”
      Forget about the Champions League – they are now six points off fourth – there’s a good chance they’ll miss out on Europe altogether now. 
      Despite not finishing below seventh since 2008/09, nobody who watched this car crash would bet against that happening now. 
      A broken football club from top to bottom, this will sting for a long time. 
      For the Geordies, life doesn’t get any better. 
      Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak both bagged braces, with the £60million Swede taking his season’s tally to 10 in his 11th start. 
      Joelinton and Callum Wilson scored the others, leaving Howe’s side third and six points ahead of the chasing pack as they look to seal Champions League football for the first time in 20 years. 
      Just 59 seconds were on the clock when the rout began. 
      Joelinton picked it up on the left wing before cutting inside past two hopeless challenges. 
      Harry Kane pulled one back for Tottenham just after the restartCredit: Getty

      The Brazilian’s low effort was saved by Hugo Lloris but he could only parry to Murphy, who buried into the roof. 
      Spurs fans immediately started chanting ‘We want Levy out’ – yet it was about to get a whole lot worse for them before long. 
      Joelinton made it 2-0 six minutes in, darting in off his left wing to pick up Fabian Schar’s raking ball  before taking it around Lloris slotting into an empty net. 
      A great goal but what on earth was right-back Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero doing allowing him in like that? 
      Next up was Murphy’s second three minutes later, a 25-yard thunderbolt beyond the rooted Lloris. 
      A brilliant strike leaving the winger genuinely shocked he had it in him but it was woeful from Eric Dier Son Heung-min this time. 
      The ball into him was poor and the South Korean was weak, allowing Fabian Schar to nick it off him with ease. 
      By this stage the Spurs players were arguing everywhere you looked. 
      Interim boss Stellini was ranting and raving, pointing here and there – not that anybody is listening to him anymore. 
      The North Londoners had never been 3-0 down inside 10 minutes in the Prem before. 
      The heavens then opened, and it was raining more goals before long. 
      Callum Wilson added more misery as he grabbed a sixthCredit: Getty
      To be fair to Tottenham, they held on for another 10 minutes before it was four. 
      Dejan Kulusevski lost on the left of Toon’s box, with Joe Willock driving towards halfway and releasing Isak in behind Eric Dier with a gorgeous pass with the outside of his boot. 
      The Swede buried into the bottom corner – and he did exactly the same TWO minutes later. 
      Some neat play down the right had Spurs chasing shadows before Sean Longstaff’s backheel teed Isak up to shoot across the hapless Lloris. 
      It was about keeping it to single figures now with 70 minutes remaining, so Davinson Sanchez – mercilessly booed by his own fans last week – was on for Pape Sarr to shore things up. 

      Skipper Lloris was hooked at the break for Fraser Forster and the supporters still inside St James’ celebrated ironically when Harry Kane made it 5-1 in the 49th minute. 
      Yet any hopes of damage limitation were ruined when sub Callum Wilson diverted Miguel Almiron’s wayward shot home with his first touch, 65 seconds after replacing Isak.  More

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      Shellshocked fans joke ‘what did I miss?’ as Tottenham are completely destroyed by Newcastle in first-half meltdown

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      TOTTENHAM fans have been left shellshocked after a disastrous first-half display against Newcastle at St James’ Park.Spurs conceded a staggering FIVE goals from the Magpies in less than 20 minutes and social media have come alive.
      Tottenham conceded five goals from Newcastle in less than 20 minutesCredit: Getty
      Fans were left shellshocked with Tottenham’s miserable displayCredit: Getty
      Jacob Murphy opened the scoring just two minutes after kick-off and Joelinton doubled Newcastle’s lead only four minutes later.
      Murphy completed a brace just three minutes later and practically blew the North Londoners out of the water.
      It was then Alexander Isak’s turn to score a double within two minutes after first beating Hugo Lloris in the 19th minute.
      Rival fans rushed to Twitter to pour some salt on Tottenham’s wounds after a horror start.
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      One fan tweeted: “What did I miss?!”
      Another posted: “Good Team That Tottenham Hotspur.”
      A third wrote: “Ok Genie, my second wish is for the Tottenham half time team talk to be sent to everyone’s phone.”
      This fan said: “We might be rubbed but we will NEVER be Tottenham bad.”
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      And that one stated: “Banter club.”
      Tottenham fans, though, didn’t hold back as they slammed the team’s horrendous display.
      Some even called for swift action that would include the immediately release of players and interim manager Cristian Stellini.
      This fan tweeted: “This is the most embarrassing thing I have ever seen.”
      That one wrote: “Sack the lot of them now.”
      A third said: “Conte was right… we’re a walking L.”
      Another stated: “COWARDS. Get rid of everyone,”
      And that one commented: “Sack Stellini at half-time.” More

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      Tottenham ‘already in contact’ over Pedro Goncalves transfer but fans all point out the move is very ‘Spursy’

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      TOTTENHAM have made contact with Sporting CP over the potential signing of Pedro Goncalves, reports claim.The 24-year-old has scored 14 goals and provided nine assists in 27 league games for the Portuguese side this season.
      Tottenham are reportedly interested in Sporting star Pedro GoncalvesCredit: Reuters
      And Spurs have initiated contact with Sporting over potentially signing Goncalves, according to Record in Portugal.
      Goncalves, who can play out wide or in the middle, previously spent time with Wolves.
      But some Tottenham fans have been left baffled by the rumours.
      Supporters have questioned why work is reportedly being done on transfers, despite the club not currently having a permanent manager.

      Transfer chief Fabio Paratici also quit the club in midweek after he failed to overturn his ban from certain football activities.
      One aggrieved fan wrote on Twitter: “Signing players without having a manager is very Spursy. The board need to step down ASAP.”
      Another said: “Doing this without an official permanent manager being put in place first. This club…”
      And a third quipped: “I’m honestly so confused by us. What even are we.”
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      Last month Goncalves helped Sporting knock Spurs’ arch-rivals Arsenal out of the Europa League.
      He scored an incredible goal from close to the halfway line as Sporting knocked the Gunners out on penalties.
      And Goncalves brutally trolled Arsenal star Granit Xhaka by mocking his celebration following the full-time whistle. More

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      Undercover Tottenham fan trolls Arsenal after going to watch ‘biggest bottlejob in history’ but it backfires

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      AN UNDERCOVER Tottenham fan was at the Emirates to witness Arsenal stumble to a draw with Southampton – but his prank has backfired. The Gunners had to rescue a point against basement club Southampton yesterday as their title charge continues to falter.
      One Spurs fan showed their true colours as they departed the Emirates after watching Arsenal stutterCredit: https://twitter.com/FBAwayDays
      The Spurs fan left happy, but Arsenal supporters are getting their own backCredit: https://twitter.com/FBAwayDays
      One unnamed Spurs supporter managed to get into the crowd in hope of watching his rivals fall apart.
      Fall apart they did before Bukayo Saka’s late equaliser.
      The fan records himself watching the game before departing just before the full-time whistle.
      He unzips his black jacket and green body warmer to reveal the Spurs’ cockerel badge on his replica shirt.
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      The man shakes a victorious fist at the camera as his caption declares: “Had to be there to witness the biggest bottlejob in history.”
      But Arsenal fans were determined to have the final laugh as they pointed out that the point means that the Gunners will certainly finish above Tottenham this season.
      One said: “Treated himself on St Totteringhams Day.”
      Another Arsenal fan said: “Came to watch arsenal finish above your lot and say we bottled it yet your lot have bottled the league since 1961.
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      While another tweeter added: “He’s literally celebrating St Totteringham’s day at The Emirates. It’s not even an NLD.”
      The draw with Southampton leaves Arsenal five clear at the top but they have played two more games than Manchester City.
      The two meet in a potential title decider on Wednesday. More

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      Chelsea AND Spurs fans fume as Pochettino becomes odds-on favourite for Blues job after Nagelsmann pulls out

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      BOTH Chelsea and Tottenham fans are fuming after the latest update regarding Mauricio Pochettino and the Blues’ job.The 51-year-old Argentine has been out of work since he was sacked by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.
      Mauricio Pochettino has held ‘multiple rounds of positive talks’ with ChelseaCredit: AFP
      SunSport confirmed in January that he was on Chelsea’s radar.
      And now he is being linked as a permanent replacement for Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea contacted him over the job and now several reports are claiming that he has boosted his chances of landing the gig after “a series of positive talks” between him and the West London club.
      However, due to his Tottenham connections, many Blues supporters do not want him anywhere near their dug-out.
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      One fan tweeted: “@todd_boehly … You better not hire Pochettino to Chelsea.”
      Another wrote: “I don’t want Pochettino at Chelsea.”
      While another raged: “If anyone wants Pochettino at Chelsea they don’t want the best for the club 100%.”
      The ex-Spurs head coach is more likely to get the job now after Julian Nagelsmann dropped out of the running, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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      Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim is also now seen as an outsider for the Chelsea role.
      But Luis Enrique has NOT been placed among the top candidates for the position.
      The Spaniard, 52, flew to London for talks with club bosses two weeks ago, but things have not progressed since then.
      And that could leave the door open for Spurs – who are keen on the ex-Barcelona man despite Daniel Levy previously holding reservations about his lack of Premier League experience.
      Poch has also been linked with a return, and some supporters that are desperate to have him back are fuming with the Chelsea speculation.
      One wrote: “Why would you want Poch if he’s been talking to Chelsea? No thanks.”
      While another said: “Please Poch, don’t go to Chelsea. Please. That will be the finisher, I can’t take any more hits…..”
      Pochettino is one of Spurs’ most successful and popular managers in recent history – despite failing to win a trophy with the club.
      He averaged 1.89 points per game – the most for any Tottenham boss in Premier League history with a minimum of 38 Premier League games in charge.
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      The ex-Southampton chief capped off his five-year stint at White Hart Lane by leading Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool.
      But he was sacked just months later following a poor start to the 2019-20 campaign before eventually taking over at PSG in January 2021, winning the Coupe de France and Ligue 1 prior to his departure. More

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      PSG ‘pinpoint Harry Kane as their priority summer transfer signing in huge blow to Man Utd’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly made Harry Kane their “priority” summer target.The Tottenham talisman, 29, is attracting a lot of interest ahead of the transfer window due to his great form.
      Harry Kane is reportedly a ‘priority’ for PSGCredit: Getty
      The French giants want to play Kane with Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Manchester United were hot favourites to sign the England captain.
      However, they will now have to fight off interest from PSG, according to Le Parisien.
      The French outlet claims that the French giants are hoping to sign Kane as a priority with they aim of playing him with Kylian Mbappe.
      The Ligue 1 side are said to have “ticked” the striker ar the “very top” of their transfer list.
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      PSG and Man United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Kane as Bayern Munich are believed to have ruled themselves out of the race.
      Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus claimed that the Spurs star is “too old and expensive”.
      If Kane does not sign a new contract at Tottenham, he would be available for nothing in the summer of 2024.
      This has sparked speculation over his future and could give Spurs chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
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      Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Tottenham’s reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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      Harry Kane is ‘too old and expensive’ for Bayern Munich claims club legend in boost to Man Utd transfer hopes

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      HARRY KANE is “too old and expensive”, according to Bayern Munich club legend Lothar Matthaus.The England striker’s future is already the talk of the next transfer window with just over a year left on his contract.
      Pundit Lothar Matthaus has given his take on whether Bayern should go all out for Kane this summerCredit: Getty
      Bayern Munich and Manchester United are believed to be the frontrunners for the Tottenham star.
      But the German giants have been urged to swerve Kane by one of their former players.
      Matthaus, who won the league five times in his two spells in Bavaria, believes Kane is not worth the cost at the age of 29 and prefers 24-year-old Victor Osimhen of Napoli.
      He also believes that Spurs’ record top scorer, who will likely command a fee north of £100m, is too expensive.
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      Writing for Sky Deutschland, the 62-year-old said: “I’m excited to see if a new striker comes along.
      “Everyone is talking about Victor Osimhen for his sensational performance at Napoli. You never know if he can do that in Munich, but I think he would be a good fit.
      “Randal Kolo Muani may need a little more room and space than a Bayern striker usually has, but he’s also good in the box and could work in Munich. Harry Kane would be too old and too expensive for me.
      “The price-performance ratio could speak for [Werder Bremen striker] Niclas Füllkrug. He would probably be available for €20-25 million [£17.6m-£22m] and score 25 goals in Munich.”
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      If Kane does not sign a new contract at Spurs, he would be available for free in the summer of 2024.
      This has sparked speculation on his future and could give Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
      Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Spurs reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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      Chelsea and Spurs in battle to land top new boss but which London giant would be the better club to manage?

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      CHELSEA and Tottenham are both on the hunt for new managers.Frank Lampard has taken over as interim boss at Stamford Bridge following Graham Potter’s dismissal.
      Luis Enrique has been linked with both Chelsea and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Julian Nagelsmann is also on both clubs’ list of potential candidatesCredit: Getty
      And Antonio Conte’s exit from Spurs has seen his assistant Cristian Stellini assume control.
      But both temporary head coaches are expected to step aside once the 2022/23 campaign has been dealt with – although Spurs could move earlier than that.
      And the two London rivals are being linked with the same names as they search for the right manager to lift their respective dressing rooms.
      Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann are two high-profile candidates that are attracting interest from Chelsea and Tottenham.
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      Vincent Kompany is another possible option for both Premier League sidesCredit: PA
      Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is another coach being mooted for both roles following his Championship promotion with the Clarets.
      But which is the more appealing role?
      Well, Jamie Carragher seems to think all of those in the frame would choose Chelsea over Spurs.
      Speaking on The Overlap, he said: “If a manager has an option between Chelsea and Spurs, I think they will choose Chelsea in terms of giving them more chance of window, and maybe a bigger transfer kitty.
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      “The fact that they put Frank Lampard in tells me they may already have someone lined up, but that person will come in the summer.
      “I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes out in the next few weeks that Julian Naglesmann has agreed to join Chelsea, but he wanted some time out and to get ready for the summer and have a pre-season.
      “I might be totally wrong, and they might not have anyone and are still working on it, but to sign Frank straight away and not give it another week to get someone in for a couple of months, makes me feel they have something already lined up to the summer.”
      But is Carragher right? SunSport have taken a look at the pros and cons of taking over at both clubs.
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      Todd Boehly has already sacked managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham PotterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Owner Todd Boehly’s arrival at Chelsea less than 12 months ago has sparked a chaotic period at Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues have axed Thomas Tuchel and Potter since the American assumed control of the Blues.
      And after one game with assistant Bruno Saltor in charge, Lampard has now taken interim charge until the end of the campaign.
      The managerial merry-go-round has coincided with a £600million spending spree.
      But the swarm of new players has only seen Chelsea drop further and further down the Premier League table – where they now sit 11th.
      It is evident Boehly has great ambition for the club given he has already sacked two coaches in his first season.
      And that may well be a daunting prospect for any coach coming to West London.
      Under Roman Abramovich, managers were expected to win trophies quickly or face the chop.
      And Boehly has shown little sign of changing that outlook in his first year – averaging a new appointment less than every four months.
      The transfer budget may also concern incoming managers as Chelsea have spent so much money in recent windows and are required to stay within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      Players are also set to depart in the summer in order to comply with these rules.
      And Chelsea have plans to build a new £1.5billion stadium which will need to be budgeted for over the coming years.
      But it is a squad brimming with talent – with more than 30 players at the new head coach’s disposal.
      The Blues also have a history of winning trophies.
      Many of the squad still at the Bridge were there when Tuchel helped them win the Champions League in 2021.
      And that winning mentality is something that Boehly has over his rivals across London.
      Managers are also handed generous compensation packages when they depart Chelsea – with Potter receiving more than £20m – another plus for interested candidates.
      Tottenham
      Daniel Levy is searching for a 12th managerial appointment since becoming chairmanCredit: Alamy
      Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was given little choice but to sack Conte following his outburst in the wake of their 3-3 draw with Southampton last month.
      The Tottenham chief, who had to fork out over £15m to Conte, assumed control of the Lilywhites in 2001 and is now searching for a 12th permanent manager in 22 years.
      It is a relatively high number of coaches, but Levy has shown he can give managers time with the likes of Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp and Mauricio Pochettino.
      Spurs’ downfall under Levy has been their lack of trophies – with the club still waiting for their first piece of silverware since 2008.
      And they have also shown a reluctance to spend like some of their rivals.
      Eight of Chelsea’s current squad were brought in for more money than Spurs’ club record transfer fee of £53.8m.
      So it is evident any incoming manager will be working with a smaller budget than Chelsea.
      And they may also lose their most important player in Harry Kane.
      The Spurs talisman’s future remains up in the air as he enters the final 12 months of his contract – with Manchester United heavily linked with the England captain.
      However, Tottenham fans’ expectations are – at least at the beginning – likely to be lower than that of the Chelsea faithful – who have seen their club win five Premier Leagues, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and three League Cups over the past two decades.
      Spurs supporters wish for a return to the attacking style Pochettino provided – after defensively-minded coaches in Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Conte.
      So while success may be tougher to achieve than at Chelsea, the fans will almost certainly be more patient.
      Verdict
      Ultimately there are major concerns for any manager taking both jobs.
      Chelsea have big goals and demand success immediately, but are unable to guarantee the finances or time in order to achieve it.
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      Tottenham hold a more attainable level of perceived success – even if getting there may be a challenge – but funds, past failures and Kane’s potential departure could make it an almost impossible task.
      When it comes to the likes of Enrique and Nagelsmann, it might just be easier to hold out until the Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain job comes up. More