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Pochettino: ‘The only problem is that we can only play 11 not 22’

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino joked that the only problem arising from their 3-0 win over Dortmund is that he can only play 11 rather than 22 players. Goals from Son Heung-min, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente gave Spurs the 3-0 Champions League last 16 first-leg win over Dortmund, in what could be called their strongest performance of the season. After a first-half … [Read more...] about Pochettino: ‘The only problem is that we can only play 11 not 22’

Spurs no longer have to sh*t the bed to be seen as ‘mature’

Tottenham were the rabbit, Juventus flashed the headlights and the Champions League knockout stages felt like the longest and loneliest of roads. Ben Davies tripped Fernando Bernadeschi, Gonzalo Higuain netted the subsequent penalty and the visitors were two goals down within nine minutes. The response was emphatic, Harry Kane halving the deficit in the first half before … [Read more...] about Spurs no longer have to sh*t the bed to be seen as ‘mature’

Rice ‘not taking for granted’ call-up after England switch

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice insists he does not expect an automatic England call-up after submitting a written request to FIFA for the transfer of his international registration from the Republic of Ireland. Born in London, the 20-year-old qualified for the Republic of Ireland via paternal grandparents. After playing at youth level, Rice went on to make three senior … [Read more...] about Rice ‘not taking for granted’ call-up after England switch

FA charge Klopp over ‘bias’ West Ham referee comments

Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the Football Association for comments he made about referee Kevin Friend after Liverpool’s Premier League match at West Ham last week. Klopp intimated after the 1-1 draw on Monday, February 4, that Friend’s performance had been affected by an assistant referee’s mistake for Sadio Mane’s goal. Mane’s opener stood despite Reds team-mate James … [Read more...] about FA charge Klopp over ‘bias’ West Ham referee comments