http://mehstg.com/whitehot.htm Valencia striker Fernando Morientes is hopeful of moving back to the Premier League and thinks Tottenham could be an option to rescue him after he has fallen out of first team contention at the Mestalla. Gus Poyet has knocked back rumours that he is going to Newcastle United as their new manager, saying he is happy at Tottenham. Spurs have requested that striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is not played in Russia's World Cup qualifying match against Wales tomorrow because of an ankle injury, but Russian manager Guus Hiddink said that he will play as their medical staff reckon he is fit enough. The Daily Mail claims that Kevin Prince Boateng will join Birmingham City on a three month loan deal today. Spurs reserves were away to Aston Villa tonight and lost 0-1.
Spurs have requested that striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is not played in Russia's World Cup qualifying match against Wales tomorrow because of an ankle injury, but Russian manager Guus Hiddink said that he will play as their medical staff reckon he is fit enough. That's ridiculous on Spurs behalf.
Jermaine Jenas was a 55th minute substitute in England's 4-1 away World Cup qualifying win in Croatia tonight. IN the other side were Luka Modric and Vedran Corluka, who both played 90 minutes. Defenders Gareth Bale and Chris Gunter both played for Wales in their 1-2 World Cup qualifying defeat in Russia, for whom Roman Pavlyuchenko played and scored from the penalty spot before being substituted in the last minute. Bale was fouled and had his shot from the penalty saved in the 17th minute. Former striker Sergei Rebrov has advised new signing Roman Pavlyuchenko not to walk around Tottenham at night, because the presence of "dark-skinned" people have lead to a high crime rate. Spurs have distanced themselves from the quotes from an ex-player and say that they denounce racism and have worked in the community to fight such attitudes. .
Giovani Dos Santos played 52 minutes of Mexico's 2-1 win in their World Cup qualifying game against Canada in Mexico City. Paul Stalteri played the whole of the game for the visitors.
Time to catch up on these Birmingham City Alex McLeish is considering a loan move for midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng, but wants to make sure that the German Under-21 international wants to play for the Blues. Former defender/midfielder Graham Roberts revealed on TalkSport this afternoon that he has written to Tottenham offering to try and sort out the defence for free. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : - Luka Modric's knee injury from Monday night's game will rule him out of tomorrow's UEFA Cup tie against Wisla Krakow. Also out are Alan Hutton (stress fracture of his foot) and the cup-tied pair of Vedran Corluka and Roman Pavlyuchenko. The Guardian claims that Spurs withdrew from signing Sergio Garcia from Real Zaragoza because of the asking price for the striker. Tottenham beat Wisla Krakow 2-1 in the First round first leg of the UEFA Cup at White Hart Lane tonight. For a match report, click here and for reaction click here. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : - Roman Pavlyuchenko and Vedran Corluka are back in the squad for the home match against Wigan Athletic on Sunday. Young goalkeepers David Button and Lee Butcher have gone out on loan to gain more experience. Button has joined Grays Athletic and butcher will keep goal at Margate.
