Well, it’s now been over a month since I last posted anything at Tottenham Chat due to personal circumstances. Good news is I’m now back and ready to share my thoughts again! I’m still looking for more writers to post content here though. Ever fancy yourself as a sports journalist?!
So, today it’s a short trip to the Emirates for a clash with out best buddies Arsenal (sarcasm of course!). After last Saturday’s defeat at home to Stoke we could really do with a win – whoever we were playing. Naturally, the majority of us would be quite happy with the Stoke result if it meant we could take 3 points against the Arse today!
History has proved this derby to be a particularly entertaining one with plenty of goals and drama. I’m sure we all remember the 4-4 draw last season! David Bentleys sublime volley, and Lennon’s very late equaliser. I love entertainment but I’ll quite happily take a [click to continue reading…]
Under 5 hours left of transfer deadline day, and still plenty of business to clear up.
As things stand, Sky Sports News are reporting that Portsmouth and Croatia midfielder Niko Kranjcar has passed a medical at Spurs this morning, and a deal will be announced within a few hours.
Kranjcar’s team mate David James appears to be staying at Fratton Park. SSN report he has turned up at the Portsmouth training ground this morning, and hasn’t left. This would indicate that a deal is not going to be completed.
Someone who has left the training ground is Mr David Bentley. SSN showed the midfielder leaving in a friends car this morning. Reporters asked if he was off to Manchester, but there was no reply.
It is expected that Bentley will be joining City ON LOAN, with Petrov moving the other way.
There has been no talk of possible deals with Sandro, Muntari, or Chavez. I will update as I get more information…..
Updates will appear below
1.02pm - SSN reports that Portsmouth have received NO OFFERS for David James
1.07pm – Kranjcar deal will be completed soon, but player has already left to rejoin the Croatia squad to continue preparations for clash with England.
1.40pm – I’m going to have a shower! 
2.33pm – Man City: We won’t be signing Bentley
3.32pm – Paul Merson is ‘majorly surprised somebody like Arsenal wasn’t looking at’ Kranjcar – Link
4.51pm – Anton Ferdinand reportedly joining on loan from Sunderland, with Alan Hutton going the other way
4.58pm – Ignore last update. Sunderland have now stated that Ferdinand is NOT leaving!
5.05pm – Niko Kranjcar deal has been confirmed on official spurs website.
