Should Spurs sign Holtby in January?


When the news broke on Friday that Tottenham Hotspur had secured FC Schalke 04's Lewis Holtby on a pre-contract, fans of the the north London outfit were understandably excited.
When the news broke on Friday that Tottenham Hotspur had secured FC Schalke 04's Lewis Holtby on a pre-contract, fans of the the north London outfit were understandably excited.
With FA Cup fever in full flow, there is one club looking for an incredible fifth victory in seven years.
If reports in today’s newspapers are to believed it looks like Tom Huddlestone is no longer part of the plans at Tottenham Hotspur.
Having stopped the rot in what was looking to be a horrendous run of form, can Aston Villa use their FA Cup tie against Ipswich to build some momentum?
At the beginning of the season, Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker saw his form dip somewhat significantly. The young defender was one of the better players in the Premiership last season and rightfully deserved his PFA Young Player of the Year award.
Tottenham Hotspur are one side that are regularly linked with moves for players before, during and after the close of the transfer window.
The 1st of January and the first significant move of the transfer window appears to have already been made.
When Andre Villas-Boas took over the reins from Harry Redknapp at Tottenham Hotspur, many a journalist predicted doom and gloom for the North London club.
Having just received his fifth booking of the season for diving, Gareth Bale will miss his side’s game against Reading on Tuesday.
Gareth Bale’s hat trick on Boxing Day had Tottenham Hotspur coach Andre Villas-Boas raving about the Welshman being one of the world’s top players and I thought ‘where does Bale rank in the league of football’s stars?’
It has to be said that Jermain Defoe is enjoying a second lease of life this season.
Ask any Tottenham Hotspur who they want to see sold in January and a vast majority will respond with David Bentley.
Tottenham Hotspur have an unfortunate habit of conceding late goals in Premiership encounters this season.
After his two goals sent them to their first league win of the season, Adel Taarabt is currently a popular figure amongst QPR fans.