New rules that force clubs to play more youngsters should benefit the national team but some manager are not happy It is in the soul-searching aftermath of an England failure at a major tournament that thoughts invariably turn towards the next generation, the young players who will one day, at long last, drive the nation to glory. The debate, however,...

Today's tell-all is getting very sensible in its old age Having made front-page news earlier this week for offering to find a nice sanctuary for para-sailing Russian donkey Anapka , Harry Redknapp is showing no such compassion to David Bentley , Jermaine Jenas and Robbie Keane , who he appears ready to ship out to Aston Villa in exchange for...

• Worries for Tottenham as they crash 4-1 at home • Strong Spurs team prove no match for Spaniards Though these fixtures are all about sharpness not scorelines, with Champions League fixtures arriving soon Tottenham must hit the ground running this season and Harry Redknapp's team did not fare well by either measure at White Hart Lane last night, succumbing...

• Spurs manager rebuts allegations of unsettling midfielder • Redknapp no closer to resolution in bid for Bellamy Harry Redknapp has hit back in the row over the future of West Ham's Scott Parker. Redknapp and Spurs were this week accused of unsettling the player with their £7m bid, the Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan saying he was "very angry with...

• Hughes makes deal priority after signing two-year contract • Bellamy previously signed by Hughes at Blackburn and City Mark Hughes will attempt to scupper Tottenham Hotspur's move for Craig Bellamy after he was confirmed as Fulham's new manger. Hughes has signed a two-year deal as Roy Hodgson's successor at Craven Cottage and he will make Bellamy, the Manchester City...

• Hammers reject £7m offer from local rivals • David Sullivan vows to keep star midfielder Scott Parker would like to consider Tottenham Hotspur's proposal to take him across London to White Hart Lane and has been left frustrated at West Ham United's refusal to countenance the deal. Spurs have had a £7m offer rejected out of hand by the...

• Free transfer to Budesliga ends Spurs' hopes • 'He will be an inspiration. His qualities will help us' Real Madrid's Raúl has signed a two-year deal with Schalke, the Bundesliga club have confirmed, despite considerable interest shown in the player by Tottenham and Newcastle. The player commented earlier this week that: "my future lies in Germany or England." Raúl...

'Scott is not for sale at any price, to anyone, ' says Sullivan 'This is a new era. We are building a bigger, better West Ham' West Ham have confirmed they have rejected an offer from Tottenham for Scott Parker, with chairman David Sullivan insisting the midfielder is not for sale at any price. The 29-year-old England international has been...

• Defender is 'nowhere near to fitness' says Redknapp • Ledley King's ongoing knee injury adds to defensive problems Harry Redknapp has raised fears for Jonathan Woodgate's career after revealing that the central defender remained "nowhere near" a return to fitness despite spending significant periods of the past eight months consulting with the world's leading specialists on his groin problem....

Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Sporting Lisbon Robbie Keane scored one and set up another as Tottenham Hotspur completed their pre-season tour of the United States with a 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. The Republic of Ireland striker, who was linked with a move away from Spurs this summer after spending the second half of...

• They can sign almost anybody, says Tottenham manager • Redknapp hoping to add 'one or two players' to squad Tottenham's manager Harry Redknapp believes it is only a matter of time before Manchester City win the Premier League. Both clubs are currently in the United States for the New York Challenge and though Spurs beat big-spending City to fourth...

It's twelve years now since Douglas Hall was caught by a tabloid sting scoffing at Geordies for paying £50 for replica shirts worth £5. Fans were outraged, and politicians attacked club greed and "exploitation". Twelve years on, and Newcastle's new 2010-11 shirt has gone on sale – yours for £50 . What the lack of change shows is that, deep...

• Henry opens scoring before being replaced at half-time • Tottenham win 2-1 with goals from Keane and Bale Thierry Henry marked his New York Red Bulls debut with a goal against familiar opponents, as the team lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur last night. It was almost like old times for the former Arsenal forward as he beat Tottenham's defenders...

; ; ; ;• Tottenham face struggle to meet 2013-14 timetable ;• FA councillors prove resistant to reform ; ;Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of delivering a £400m stadium for the 2013-14 season appear to be fading. Haringey borough's police commander and national heritage groups have raised doubts about the club's most recent plans. ; ;Superintendent Chris Barclay, Haringey's acting borough commander,...

• Redknapp claims Spurs can win Premier League title • Manager disappointed to miss out on Joe Cole signing Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham Hotspur have a realistic chance of challenging for the Premier League title this season. The Spurs manager has added only the Brazilian midfielder Sandro Ranieri to his first-team squad but expects his side to build on last...

• Italian was out for eight months after motorcycle accident • The Spurs goalkeeper broke both wrists and pelvis Carlo Cudicini admitted feeling emotional at returning to action for Tottenham eight months after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle crash. The Spurs goalkeeper fractured both wrists and his pelvis when his superbike collided with a car while he was riding...

• North London clubs united in opposition to horns • West Ham also decide to ban them for 'safety reasons' Arsenal have followed north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in banning vuvuzelas from their ground. The horns proved controversial during the recent World Cup in South Africa with some fans critical of the droning noise they created while others believed they...

; ; ; ;• Dutchman will bid for Tottenham striker if he joins Fulham ;• Ajax manager coached Keane when they were at Spurs ; ;Martin Jol is likely to make a bid for the Tottenham striker Robbie Keane if, as expected, he takes over at Fulham this week. The Dutchman managed Keane at White Hart Lane and has been...

; ; ; ;• Spurs become first Premier League team to impose ban ;• Club concerned about safety implications ; ;Tottenham Hotspur have become the first Premier League club to ban vuvuzelas from their ground. A number of Football League sides have already barred the controversial instruments from their stadiums and Spurs have now followed suit. ; ;The Premier League...

; ; ; ;• Croatian would challenge Heurelho Gomes as Spurs No1 ;• Pletikosa almost joined Tottenham last summer before injury ; ;Harry Redknapp has said Tottenham Hotspur are close to signing the Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa from Spartak Moscow. Pletikosa, who has 80 caps, would challenge Heurelho Gomes for the No1 spot at Spurs. ; ;"I might be taking...

; ; ; ;• Spurs reward Harry Redknapp for Champions League place ;• Premier League manager of the season took club to fourth ; ;Harry Redknapp has signed a contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur that ties him to the Premier League club until 2013. ; ;The Spurs manager's current deal was due to expire next year but included an option...

• 29-year-old Brazilian 'would be a brilliant addition' • Redknapp fears Sevilla striker 'might be on mega money' The Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has admitted his interest in Sevilla striker Luís Fabiano but acknowledges that he could lose out on the player because of his salary expectations. The 29-year-old Brazil international, who impressed during the World Cup, is among...

• Tottenham manager keen to sign midfielder • 'I know what makes Joe tick, ' says Redknapp Harry Redknapp has spoken of his desire to sign Joe Cole, who is available on a free transfer after the expiry of his contract at Chelsea. The 28-year-old England international, who has also been linked with Manchester City and Arsenal, played under Redknapp...

• Bentley damaged ankle in 4-0 win over Bournemouth • Midfielder to stay in London for treatment The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Bentley has been forced to miss the north London club's tour of the United States after suffering an ankle injury. The 25-year-old was forced off during Spurs' 4-0 win in the pre-season friendly at Bournemouth on Saturday and...

• Redknapp hopeful Tottenham chairman can clinch deal • 'City can easily win the league, Everton will be stronger' Harry Redknapp has said that he has not given up on signing Joe Cole for the new season. The Tottenham Hotspur manager has been linked with the a move for the England player for some time and said today that his...

• Autonomy pay £20m to appear on Premier League shirts • Clubs still searching for package for cup games Tottenham have today announced a new £20m shirt sponsorship deal with the software infrastructure company Autonomy and could boost their income further by agreeing a deal with another company for the club's cup games. In an innovative move, Spurs will wear...

; ; ; ;We asked some of the celebrities, companies and families who signed up to 10:10 how they are cutting their carbon emissions ; ;Wayne Hemingway Designer ; ;"I was brought up in a very thrifty household, which is why 10:10 has been reasonably easy for us. My nan wouldn't allow anything to be wasted; even our old bits...

• Four Tottenham players in squad for tournament in France • 'I had a word with the chairman and the kids were released' Harry Redknapp will allow four Tottenham teenagers playing for England in an Under-19 tournament in France next week. Spurs were understood to have queried the need for the Football Association to take Steven Caulker, Andros Townsend, Ryan...

• England midfielder released by Chelsea this summer • 'I signed Joe as an 11-year-old. He is outstanding' – Redknapp Harry Redknapp has confirmed his desire to bring Joe Cole to White Hart Lane this summer. Cole is a free agent after his contract with Chelsea expired and Redknapp is eager to be reunited with a player he worked with...

Pre-season fixtures for the Premier League teams ahead of the 2010-11 season Arsenal 17 July v Barnet (A) 3pm 21 July v Sturm Graz (A) 6pm 27 July v SC Neusiedl 1919 (A) 6pm 31 July v Milan (H, Emirates Cup) 4.20pm 1 August v Celtic (H, Emirates Cup) 4.20pm 7 August v Legia Warsaw (A) 3pm Aston Villa 24...

• Spurs deny they have bid for Palermo World Cup stars • Kjaer's agent says player is open to offers from top clubs Tottenham Hotspur say they have not made any bids for the Palermo players Simon Kjaer and Edinson Cavani. Palermo's president Maurizio Zamparini claimed Spurs had tabled a €35m (£28m) offer for the pair, with the Denmark centre-half...

• Tottenham manager was critical of the striker in spring • Defoe and Matthew Upson expected to play against Germany Jermain Defoe may have been the toast of the nation after scoring the goal that eased England into the knockout phase of the World Cup but his club manager, Harry Redknapp, has been less forthcoming with praise for the striker....

In her teens, Linda Green idolised her local football team. But the years of domestic violence and sex scandals surrounding the game mean she can't cheer for England now As a teenage girl, I was obsessed with football. The love affair began in 1981 when, aged 11, I decided that football was the new ponies – down came my posters...

• Redknapp reveals initial contact made with Chelsea • Cole says: 'I'll leave that sort of thing to my agent' Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted that a deal to sign Chelsea's Joe Cole is "not impossible", but that the midfielder's agent has said no moves will be discussed until after the World Cup. Redknapp, responding to questions about reports...

• Tottenham defender has faith in quality of side • 'I'm sure we can do well in the World Cup' Michael Dawson is hoping to complete a memorable season by helping England to World Cup glory this summer. Dawson played a major part in Tottenham Hotspur earning a place in the Champions League qualifiers for the first time. Then his...

• Tottenham defender admits sadness after being left out • Harry Redknapp says Fabio Capello treated him badly Tottenham defender Michael Dawson says he is "gutted" to have missed out on a place in England's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals. Dawson told talentnation.com: "I was gutted at not being involved, but I'll certainly be watching all the games...

• Midfielder out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer • Tottenham manager insists he will not be signing player The Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes Joe Cole has already agreed a free transfer away from Chelsea. The 28-year-old, named today in England's 23-man squad for the World Cup , is out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer...

• Modric: I have no interest in going anywhere else • Six-year deal ties midfielder to Tottenham until 2016 The Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has signed a new six-year contract which ties him to Tottenham Hotspur until 2016. The 24-year-old arrived from Dynamo Zagreb in the summer of 2008 on a five-year deal and, although the transfer fee was £16.6m,...

• England midfielder resigned to leaving Stamford Bridge • Harry Redknapp among front-runners for his signature Joe Cole's contract talks with Chelsea are believed have broken down and the midfielder is resigned to leaving Stamford Bridge, placing a host of rival clubs on alert for one of the most attractive Bosman free transfers of the summer. The 28-year-old, whose deal...

• Spurs look to bolster injury-plagued defence • Aston Villa could use funds to invest in midfielder Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies in a deal that could mean Jermaine Jenas moving in the opposite direction. Spurs were monitoring Davies before he moved to Villa Park three years ago and the former West Bromwich...

• Striker has scored 20 goals in 37 international games • 'Hopefully my record will stand me in good stead' It is just as well that Peter Crouch is a genial character. He would otherwise be engulfed in resentment at the thought that 20 goals from 37 England appearances still leave him as an outsider. England's preferred centre-forward in the...

• Croatian not yet among highest earners at Spurs • 24-year-old set to feature in friendly against Estonia Tottenham Hotspur plan to reward Luka Modric for his fine form in the club's best Premier League season with an improved contract, in a move that could ward off interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. The Croatia midfielder arrived from Dynamo Zagreb...

• Striker believes team-mate can be among world's best • 'There are not many as good as him, ' Crouch says Peter Crouch claims England will have a "world-class" central defender at their disposal if Ledley King can remain fit for the World Cup finals. Crouch has known of King's qualities for more than a decade since his first spell...

• Listed buildings preserved under new planning application • Unclear whether hitch will delay move to stadium in 2012 Tottenham Hotspur will present a revised planning application for their new stadium to Haringey Council this week after their original design fell foul of heritage concerns. The club said it now planned to retain and refurbish the Grade II-listed Warrington House,...

• Italian agrees deal after recovery from motorbike accident • Underwent surgery on his right wrist and pelvis last November Tottenham's reserve goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has signed a one-year contract. The Italian underwent surgery on his right wrist and pelvis after a motorbike accident last November, which ruled him out for the season. Cudicini has now resumed training and will...

• Tottenham captain signs new contract • Says, 'I could never see myself going anywhere else' Tottenham's captain, Ledley King, has signed a new deal which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2012. The 29-year-old England defender, who is in Fabio Capello's 30-man provisional World Cup squad, is a product of the Spurs academy and has made 290...

• Jamie O'Hara does not want to play 'one in six' games • Will ask Redknapp if the manager wants to offload him Jamie O'Hara fears his return to Tottenham Hotspur next season could be short-lived as he refuses to settle for a place on Harry Redknapp's bench. The midfielder has thrived during his season-long loan at Portsmouth, establishing himself...

In the first of our series ahead of Saturday's Wembley showpiece, we look back at highlights of the final, in which Spurs - captained by Dave Mackay - beat Chelsea 2-1

• O'Hara has two fractures of the lower spine • Midfielder still hopes to play for Portsmouth at Wembley Jamie O'Hara has a big decision to make as a stress fracture in his back threatens to rule him out of Portsmouth's FA Cup final date with Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. The on-loan Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, who was ineligible for...

Liverpool could be nervously looking over their shoulder, Sam Allardyce deserves more credit and Leeds aren't chokers after all Liverpool may be a long time gone While Chelsea, 8-0 victors over Wigan Athletic , cavorted around Stamford Bridge with the Premier League trophy, Steven Gerrard, whose Liverpool side had shambled to a 0-0 draw at relegated Hull City , was...

After four days as a Champions League club, Tottenham Hotspur have discovered the downside. Their legs may have still been at Eastlands and their minds drifting towards Europe, but there are no excuses for a top-four team who blow a two-goal lead against relegated Burnley. Harry Redknapp offered none. The culture is changing at White Hart Lane and his players...

; ; ; ;• Spurs secure Bale for four years ;• Manager believes squad is strong ; ; ; ;Harry Redknapp has told Tottenham Hotspur supporters not to expect the club to make many signings over the summer because his squad is already strong enough to mount challenges in both the Premier League and the Champions League next season. He...

; ; ; ;Fifteen places and 43 points separate these teams but their managers are thinking of European football next season. For Harry Redknapp qualifying for the Champions League play-offs is a reality and Tottenham have no need to fear the lasagne at Turf Moor. Ledley King's knees are likely to be spared as a result. But, despite winning two...

; ; ; ;• Manager says his team find qualification 'normal' ;• Frenchman expects Gunners to secure third place ; ; ; ;Arsène Wenger has congratulated Tottenham Hotspur on their qualification for the Champions League play-offs but reminded them that his side no longer celebrate finishing in the top four, because it is something they achieve every season. ; ;"Spurs...

; ; ; ;• In-form winger signs new four-year deal ;• Rumours of a move ended ; ;The Wales winger Gareth Bale has signed a new four-year deal with Tottenham, the club has announced. Rumours had linked Bale with a possible move to Manchester United this summer. ; ;Bale, who joined Spurs from Southampton as a 17-year-old in May 2007,...

; ; ; ;• Spurs manager had bonus in contract ;• Joe Cole and Craig Bellamy among targets ; ;Harry Redknapp is due to receive a seven-figure bonus and an improved contract at Tottenham Hotspur after steering the club into the top four of the Premier League and therefore to a place in at least the Champions League play-offs. ;...

; ; ; ;No one wants to leave the club while the manager's thoughts have turned to the issue of new signings ; ; ; ;When Harry Redknapp was negotiating his contract to join Tottenham Hotspur, the issue of a bonus linked to qualification for the Champions League was mooted. It was October 2008 and Spurs were rooted to the...

; ;Barry Glendenning ;, ;Jonathan Wilson ; and ;Sean Ingle ; join James to wrap up midweek football action. ; ;As Spurs beat Man City at Eastlands to confirm fourth place (at least), the pod discuss future prospects for Harry Redknapp's team in the Champions League, and look at reasons for City missing out. Could it actually be a good...

; ; ; ;Spurs could face a tricky European opponent if they finish fourth and enter the Champions League play-off round ; ;Tottenham Hotspur's task to qualify for the Champions League group stage will not be easy. If they finish fourth in the Premier League – and they could yet finish third if they win on Sunday and Arsenal lose...

; ; ; ;Peter Crouch headed home eight minutes from time to give Spurs ;a deserved win ; - and Champions League football ; ; ; ;Preamble: ; ;Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League? Manchester City in the Champions League? Yes, one of those erstwhile impossibilities really will happen. We are about to bear witness to what epistemologists and show-offs...