Firstly, apologies for not writing for a little while. I’ve been out of the country and been very busy with other projects.

Since the last post we have lost 3-0 to Chelsea. Having read the match report I am under the impression that the match was much closer than the scoreline suggests. Correct me if wrong.

Just like my analysis of the defeat by Man Utd, I am of the opinion that there is no shame in losing to a team of Chelsea’s quality.

It’s fair to say that this defeat has not affected us after a midweek 5-1 thrashing of Preston. Crouch finished with a superb hat-trick including a cheeky little back-heel that is a must see!

As I write this, we are 5-0 up against Burnley (who almost caused an upset against us in the Carling Cup last year of course). Today it’s Keane’s turn to impress going one better than Crouch, scoring 4. So that’s the fourth time this season that we’ve scored 5 in a match. Love it!

COYS!!

There is much for me to be happy about at the end of yet another transfer window:

• We got Krancjar
• We didn’t get James (did we ever really need him?)
• Pav, Hudd,  and JJ are still Spurs players
• After his performance against Doncaster, not seeing Bentley go also has some sort of satisfaction

Of course there may be a few Yids left feeling a little disappointed with today’s transactions. Maybe some of us would have liked Petrov swapped out for Bentley; possibly a last gasp bid for Young would have brought a smile to many a Yid face. Or maybe some of us are genuinely gutted we didn’t get the man of a 1000 hair-do’s David James!

There is a reality at the Lane which has not existed for sometime – we didn’t really need anyone! If there is any doubt about this look at the league cup tie against Doncaster.

I remember a conversation I had some seasons ago and someone asked the question, “What sets the top 4 apart from the rest of the league?”. My instinctive answer was, “When a team can send out a reserve side in the league cup and progress comfortably, that is when you know you have a top 4 team”.

The Doncaster game proved beyond a doubt for me we now have the strength and depth at Spurs to compete at the top level. We have the depth to cope with most injuries and suspensions that may cost us first team players.

And when we get King, Dawson, Woody, Jenas, and Bale fit ……… oh my goodness!!! Plus we have players loaned out all over the place honing their talents. When have we ever have had a squad that looked so good?

If Modric had not become injured on Saturday I still feel Krancjar (or Petrov) would have signed today anyway. Left midfield is our weak link so this was clearly a position Harry needed to shop for Modric injury or not.

The key for this final day of transfers was not who we bought. The fact that we didn’t sell anyone was the big story of the day. And it must be said Harry and the board must have worked some minor miracles to convince Pav to stay, as well as a few others I might add.

I am a very happy Yid this evening and now look forward to a great Autumn of football for us.

And for those that were less than enthralled at 17:00 today all I can say is at least get behind Harry and his glorious team for now ………. January is just a few months away!

Doncaster have been dumped out of the Carling Cup by the Spurs second string in tonight’s second round meeting. Whereas we were not expecting anything other than a victory this evening, it is still a pleasure to see the boys who are not in the premier league starting eleven play so convincingly.

Huddlestone opened the scoring after just 9 minutes with O’ Hara adding another just two minutes later. In the 37th minute Crouchie grabbed his first for the club with a header from inside the 6-yard box, getting on the end of a cross from Bentley.

Sitting pretty at 3-0 up at the break, so ‘Arry’s half-time talk must’ve been pretty easy; more of the same please lads!

Just 7 minutes into the second period and Bentley made it 4 before a handball from Kevin-Prince Boateng gave Doncaster a consolation penalty, duly despatched by Martin Woods. Something for the home fans to cheer at least.

In the 69th minute Pavlyuchenko made it 5-1. A great result, and a great to see the boys waiting in the wings get a run-out. With the squad certainly not lacking in quality there is a fight for starting places, and therefore there was all to play for during tonight’s encounter. Looks as though Redknapp has plenty of options……..