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      Watch Tottenham loanee Djed Spence usher cameraman away as devastated Rennes stars collapse to floor after penalty loss

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      DJED SPENCE ushered a cameraman away from filming his devasted team-mates.The on-loan Tottenham defender suffered Europa League heartache as his Stade Rennais side were knocked out by Shakhtar Donetsk on penalties.

      Djed Spence ushers a cameraman away after Rennes was knocked out of the Europa LeagueCredit: https://twitter.com/hakan_arsenal/status/1628890412604588033
      He did not want his team-mates to be filmedCredit: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/11appc5/djed_spence_ushers_the_cameraman_away_after_stade/
      Despite winning the game 2-1 on the night, the French side had to go to a shootout with Shakhtar as the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.
      However, Lesley Ugochukwu’s miss from the spot gave 18-year-old Kevin Kelsy the chance to win the game for the Ukrainian side which he took.
      Following the deciding effort, the Rennes players collapsed to the ground and Spence made sure to divert the cameras away.
      Spence joined the Ligue 1 side on loan in January from Tottenham as he looked for more game time.
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      However, he has only featured five times and has been criticised by French media.
      After the 2-0 win over Clermont Foot on February 19, Stade Rennais Online gave Spence a 3/10 rating, as he was highlighters as the “negative point” from the game.

      The publication noted: “The negative point of this victory is the defensive fragility of the Englishman, completely dropped to mark the whole game.
      “Offensively more visible, his ball ascent bringing the 2-0.
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      “Technical and messing errors for the rest.”
      Spence was signed by Tottenham last summer off the back of his impressive loan spell at Nottingham Forest as he helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League.
      Manager Antonio Conte admitted after Spence’s arrival that he was not his pick.
      He said: “Spence is an investment of the club.
      “The club wanted to do it. I said ‘OK, this player is young but he showed he can become a good, important player for us’.
      “The club decided to buy him.” More

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      Serge Aurier in line for shock new deal at Nottingham Forest after ex-Tottenham star impresses boss Steve Cooper

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      SERGE AURIER is hoping for a new contract at  Nottingham Forest.The ex-Spurs defender joined Forest as a free agent earlier this season on a one-year deal.
      Right-back Serge Aurier has impressed Forest chief Steve Cooper with his experience, attitude and performancesCredit: Rex
      But Aurier, 30, says talks are under way about extending his stay — after impressing at the City Ground.
      Forest boss Steve Cooper said: “We’re very happy with Serge and enjoy working with him.
      “He’s brought what you’d hope a player of that experience would bring — and he’s  a big part of our culture.
      “Serge seems happy as well, I speak to the players a lot and it’s all been positive conversations.”
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      In contrast, right-back remains a problem position for his old club Spurs.
      Tottenham have struggled to find a fitting successor to Kyle Walker, who joined Manchester City for £50million in 2017.
      Their hunt prompted the January loan arrival of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.
      Meanwhile, Forest are desperate to unload ex-Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter.
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      Arter, 33, has not appeared for the City Ground club for more than two years and is making £40,000 per week kicking his heels without a squad number.
      He played just 15 times in loan spells for Charlton and Notts County last season.
      And returning to Forest this summer doubled his salary under the terms of his initial move.
      But Cooper had no interest in bringing him back into the fold. More

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      ‘Take it in your face’ – What ex-Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen said in X-rated rant as he goes mic’d up for match

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      FORMER Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen has revealed what it is like to be a captain on the pitch during a game.The defender was mic’d up by Anderlecht’s social media team during the game against Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League clash.
      Jan Vertonghen was mic’d up for an Anderlecht matchCredit: Getty
      Vertonghen joined Anderlecht on a free transfer in September 2022 after a two-year spell with Portuguese giants Benfica, which he signed for after leaving Tottenham in 2020.
      The video on the club’s YouTube channel, shows the discussions that take place between players once they set foot onto the pitch.
      In one clip of the video, the 35-year-old is seen shaking hands with former Spurs team mate Toby Alderweireld, who was captaining the Antwerp side.
      He can be heard saying: “Ready mate? Warrior.”
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      In another clip Vertonghen is giving a team talk to his team mates, stressing the importance of the clash.
      He says: “Boys, feel this atmosphere, this is what we are here for, this is why we became footballers.
      “Win your first contact, I don’t f****** care how.
      “Let them feel you’re there and let’s win this game. Come on!”
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      Throughout the video, the defender can be heard calling the for the ball and barking orders at his team mates.
      During a freekick for Antwerp, he can be heard trying to stop his players from feeling scared of being hit by the ball.
      He shouted: “Hey in the face, take it in the face, come on.”
      The experienced defender was also showcasing his ability to teach others on the pitch.
      He had already made a couple of successful runs with the ball through the opposition midfield and he instructed his 19-year-old defensive partner Zeno Debast to do the same.
      He said: ‘If they start covering me now because I have made two dribbles then you just do the same.
      “You know, Bam, get in there.”
      “That outside player always comes in so just look at the other side or go on, on, on.
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      “Hey play! Class, easy now, ball out, ball out. Throw the ball out we have to.”
      Anderlecht are currently ninth in the league table as they have struggled to perform at their best this season. More

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      Arsenal and Tottenham interested in Elye Wahi transfer with 20-year-old striker starring at Montpellier this season

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham are reportedly keen on Montpellier striker Elye Wahi.The 20-year-old has hit eight goals in 21 Ligue 1 games this season.
      Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on Montpellier striker Elye Wahi
      And his form has attracted interest from both Arsenal and Spurs, according to Telefoot.
      The Premier League rivals are claimed to be “dreaming” of signing the France U21 international.
      However, they are not alone in their liking of the striker.
      German giants Borussia Dortmund are also reported to be keen on Wahi.
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      The young forward bagged 10 goals in Ligue 1 last season.
      He has followed that up with another impressive return this campaign, as well as chipping in with an assist.
      Spurs were previously linked with Wahi way back in 2017 when he was just 14-years-old.
      At the time Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Southampton were all also claimed to be keen.
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      Elsewhere, Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan.
      While Spurs are weighing up a summer move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, as exclusively revealed by SunSport.
      Spurs regard Ferguson as a player who could develop into a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane, although rivals Chelsea also rate him highly. More

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      Tottenham demand social media companies take action after Son Heung-min racially abused during Prem win against West Ham

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      TOTTENHAM have demanded social media companies act tougher on racial abuse after Son Heung-min was targeted against West Ham.The South Korea attacker faced what Spurs called “utterly reprehensible” online racism during Sunday’s 2-0 Prem win.
      Son Heung-min was targeted by racists yet againCredit: Getty
      Son Heung-min netted Spurs’ second goal just four minutes after coming off the bench but at the same time was facing abuse onlineCredit: Reuters
      Sub Son bagged the clinching goal as Tottenham went fourth but his joy was marred by sick comments on social media.
      And in a club statement the North Londoners said: “We have been made aware of the utterly reprehensible online racist abuse directed at Heung-Min Son during today’s match, which has been reported by the Club.
      “We stand with Sonny and once again call on the social media companies and authorities to take action.”
      Son, 30, has been the victim of online abuse before.
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      And eight arrests were made following similar allegations in a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in April 2021.
      Fans online rallied round Son on Sunday night.
      One posted: “This is disgraceful and disgusting behaviour, and it should be dealt with….. We stand with you, Sonny. Sending lots of love Sonny x”
      Another wrote: “Far too regular I’m not even shocked anymore. Sad world we live in.”
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      And a third said: “It’s so sad how people always stoop so low.”
      Supporters of rival clubs shared the sentiment too.
      One posted: “Arsenal fan here to say that I hate spurs, but even so, racist behavior is disgusting. We gotta do better as a society.”
      And from the followers of Sunday’s visitors came this message: “As a West Ham fan we do not associate them with our club. You won fair and square. It’s embarrassing how low people go over a game of football.” More

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      Chelsea and Tottenham want Evan Ferguson summer transfer with 18-year-old wonderkid impressing at Brighton

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      CHELSEA and Tottenham are weighing up a summer move for Brighton wonderkid Evan Ferguson.Spurs regard Ferguson as a player who could develop into a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane.
      Evan Ferguson has burst onto the scene out of nowhere and has shown a natural gift for goalscoringCredit: Rex
      Goal-shy Chelsea also rate the young striker highly, who was signed by the Seagulls when current Stamford Bridge boss Graham Potter and director of global talent Paul Winstanley were working together at the south coast club.
      Ferguson, 18, became Brighton’s youngest scorer in the Premier League when he netted against Arsenal on New Year’s Eve.
      He has added two more goals and two assists in seven appearances for the Seagulls.
      Ferguson, already a senior Republic of Ireland international, is also the youngest player from his country to score in the Premier League.
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      He joined Brighton from Bohemians in 2021 when he was 16.
      Ferguson is one of a number of brilliant young players currently thriving at Brighton who is attracting interest from elsewhere.
      Moises Caicedo found himself at the centre of a January transfer storm when Arsenal tried to swoop.
      The 21-year-old even tried to force the issue after publicly revealing he was keen on the move in an Instagram post.
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      But Brighton managed to hold on to the Ecuadorian and he has quietly got on with business back in the Brighton midfield.
      Red-hot Kaoru Mitoma, 25, also finds himself at the centre of transfer rumours after a brilliant run of form. More

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      Spurs lining up transfer swoop for ex-Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori and could offer Emerson Royal to AC Milan in return

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly eyeing a move for ex-Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori – and could offer Emerson Royal in return. The 25-year-old has seen his reputation grow hugely since leaving his boyhood club in 2021 to take a crack at Serie A.
      Tomori has grown as a defender during his time abroadCredit: Getty
      Emerson Royal has faced some criticism from Spurs fansCredit: Alamy
      He is now viewed as among the league’s best defenders and was a big part of the AC Milan side who won the title last season.
      But a return to the Premier League could be on the cards with Chelsea’s rivals Spurs expressing interest in the centre-back.
      That is according to Italian publication Calciomercato, who report that there is interest in bringing the ace to north London – and offering Emerson Royal in return.
      Tomori has impressed Milan fans with his speed, positioning and defensive awareness, all qualities that it is hoped could boost the Spurs defence.
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      The club could be set to try and improve their entire backline with longstanding club servants like Eric Dier and Hugo Lloris coming in for criticism at times this season.
      Royal has not evaded coming under fire from fans either as he becomes the latest player to try and fill Spurs’ problem position.
      Antonio Conte has regularly switched his starting right wing-back this season with the Italian seemingly not convinced by either Royal nor Matt Doherty.
      Pedro Porro was recruited in January to solve the issue, perhaps opening the door for Royal’s exit.
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      Both clubs will likely find transfer business easier to come by if they can offer players Champions League football.
      But it is far from guaranteed for either club with both Spurs and Milan suffering stuttering form since the turn of the year. More

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      Antonio Conte could give Tottenham team talk from TURIN as stricken boss recovers from gallbladder surgery

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      RECOVERING Antonio Conte will be “involved 100 per cent” in key Tottenham decisions in the Premier League clash with West Ham – despite being 570 miles away!Assistant coach Cristian Stellini will be on the touchline on Sunday for this London derby while absent Conte is back home in Turin resting up after gallbladder surgery.
      Antonio Conte is staying in Italy to recover from gallbladder surgeryCredit: PA
      Conte, 53, managed Spurs in their Champions League defeat in Milan last Tuesday but has remained in Italy after realising he had rushed back too soon after the emergency op.
      SunSport understands Spurs are exploring all options for Conte to communicate with the squad – perhaps even some form of video link in the dressing room.
      Stellini says all-consuming manager Conte will return only when he is fully fit but the pair have been speaking non-stop in the build-up about tactics and logistics.
      The 47-year-old said: “It’s not like last time when we had Antonio on the bed to rest immediately after the surgery.
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      “It’s a different time, Antonio is involved 100 per cent. Probably we have some communication with him better than the last time.
      “Antonio’s feeling was that maybe he underestimated the procedure after the surgery.
      “Coming close to the game, the stress and the tension he lives normally before a game creates some problem.
      “He needs to take it easy again. He’ll come back soon but not like he had hoped.
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      “My phone is on 24 hours a day. We have a call every day. Probably three times a day and every time he wants to come back.
      “Health is more important than football – this is the reason why the club, the doctors decided to take these responsibilities and leave Antonio in Italy after the last game.
      “It was a surgery with emergency. The inflammation was big and maybe they underestimated this situation.
      “He needs time to be 100% and Antonio not at 100% is not Antonio. That creates stress over stress. And this is dangerous after surgery like that.
      “When Antonio is 100%, he’ll come back and not one day before. We made a mistake before and we don’t want to repeat this.
      “People around Antonio like our doctor, the doctor that did the surgery, his wife and his family, to force him.
      “After the Milan game, I felt sad because maybe I didn’t push enough to the team this decision before.
      “I felt responsible because Antonio’s pain continued under stress. I don’t want to feel like this again.”
      Substitute boss Stellini is becoming a cult hero among Spurs fans and he has won all FIVE of the matches when he had been Conte’s stand-in.
      It happened three times during Inter Milan’s 2020-21 Serie A title triumph and Stellini oversaw Spurs’ Champions League win over Marseille in November – Conte was suspended – and this month’s victory over Manchester City.
      Asked how it felt to be the main man, Juventus and Genoa defender Stellini said: “It’s a bit strange for me because normally the assistant coach works behind the spotlight.
      “It’s a big responsibility and I feel this but it’s not the first day I’m here.
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      “When I see the players and the team during the training, I feel we are capable to win every game and to progress in the Champions League.
      “I sleep well. I have the team and I follow them every day and this gives me the feeling to be confident.”
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