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patrickfealty

  • joined Aug 01, 2011
  • last login May 18, 2013
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Token Englishman and Kyle Walker apologist at www.cartilagefreecaptain.com. Spurs fanatic, though for a variety of personal and sentimental reasons I have an enduring soft spot for Newcastle United, Derby County and Luton Town FC.

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User Blog

Why Tottenham Hotspur Need A Director Of Football

The case in favour of restoring the 'continental structure' at Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sunderland: An interview with Roker Report

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The latest in our ongoing series of opposition chats as we careen towards the final game of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur through to Under-21 Premier League final

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Spurs' fledglings saw off Everton in a closely-fought match at White Hart Lane.

Breaking Down Adebayor's Performance Against Chelsea

The game against Chelsea in the middle of this week was something of a breakthrough for the much-maligned Emmanuel Adebayor. What did he do differently on the night?

Would Hatem Ben Arfa have a place in AVB's Spurs side?

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One CFC writer makes the case in favour of the Frenchman's touted transfer.

On AVB and the importance of early adaptation

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Andre Villas-Boas has been experimenting with lineups and tactics a little recently, and in a number of respects it's been working. But has the Portuguese been daring enough when he's decided to tinker with things?

Gareth Bale Is Double PFA Player Of The Year; Vertonghen Also Named To Team Of The Year

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In a veritable avalanche of appreciation from his colleagues, Gareth Bale has been named both the PFA Player and PFA Young Player of the Season.

Spurs U21s Clinch Elite Group

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Rejoice! Spurs' U21 side have nailed down top honours for the season.

Tottenham U21s Triumph Over Arsenal Fledglings In Mini-NLD

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Bentaleb's strike just after the restart was enough to earn a combative Spurs side three points that keeps them top of their Elite Group.

Know Your Opponent: An Interview With Ric Turner From Bluemoon

A little insight into the mentality of the other side going into Sunday's game, courtesy of the owner/manager of City fan site Bluemoon.

Swansea reportedly planning £5m bid for Andros Townsend

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AVB's desire to keep the on-loan winger with the squad next season may be tested in the next transfer window following a string of electric performances at QPR.

Younes Kaboul suffers tweak as U21s stutter against United

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There was pretty much nothing good or fun about tonight.

Tom Huddlestone's Cameo vs. Everton And A Tactical Template for the Tottenham of the Future

In his short cameo at the end of Spurs' nearly-disastrous home tie against Everton, Tom Huddlestone provided his advocates with some long-needed evidence that he can not only do a job for Spurs in a 4-3-3 formation, but can actually be a gamechanger.

Jan Vertonghen named Barclays Player of the Month for March

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The centre-back's award comes off the back of a month which saw him find the net three times in three games.

Could Cristian Ceballos fill the shoes of an injured Bale?

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It might sounds like madness, but in a situation where Spurs seem plumb out of options Andre Villas-Boas could do worse than call up arguably his most prominent reserve wide player.

Tottenham Hotspur Injury News: Jermain Defoe Sustains Muscle Injury

Tottenham's go-to goalpoacher will be consigned to the stands yet again this season for the side's next few ties after sustaining an injury to his leg.

Champions League Open Thread

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Come chat Bayern-Juve and Barca-PSG with CFC.

Spurs U21s overcome Liverpool at Anfield

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Tottenham's almost unstoppable U21 side enjoyed an easier game than most experience in front of the Kop today, battling their way to a convincing 3-1 victory.

Gareth Bale labours in vain as Wales go down to resurgent Croatia

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The winger's early contributions were wasted as Croatia came from behind to critically damage Wales' World Cup hopes.

Andros Townsend, Danny Rose and Adam Smith contribute to strong England U21 win

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The cream of Spurs' young English talent did the business for Stuart Pearce's side once again against a nine-man Austrian team.

If Bale wants to be Kaka, could Spurs play like Ancelotti's Milan?

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With Gareth Bale moving towards a permanent central role and AVB tinkering with narrow formations, perhaps Spurs could learn a thing or two from one of the most successful wingerless teams of the past decade.

Gareth Bale substituted early after picking up knock against Scotland

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Gareth Bale was taken off early after an apparent injury to his ankle flared up during Wales' World Cup Qualifying tie with Scotland.

Spurs players have a little fun in England's 8-0 beatdown of San Marino

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Jermain Defoe, Kyle Walker and Scott Parker all saw minutes in what was predictably an extremely fun game for England.

Spurs Youngsters Play A Part In England U-21s Walkover

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On yet another comfortable night for Stuart Pearce's rampant youth side against a lacklustre Romania team, Danny Rose, Thomas Carroll and Adam Smith all turned in brief but solid performances.

Contribute To The Wheeler Dealer Radio Mailbag

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At somewhat notice, come pitch the questions you want answered on the next WDR.

Tottenham vs Fulham: Match Thread

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Come share TEH MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF TEH SEASON (sigh) with CFC.

Saturday Football Open Thread

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Come chat some football with the Cartilage Free Commentariat

Immense Dimensions: The Spurs players who might vary their game under AVB

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Andre Villas-Boas seems to make a big point of bringing out the untapped talents embedded in the members of his squad. Who will benefit the most from this approach?

Gear Shifting: How to Get Further Dominant Performances from Scott Parker

Hint: it's not about repressing his attacking instincts, but requiring him to master them.

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