After a crushing 3-1 second leg victory over Inter Milan in the group stage of the Champions league,Spurs had finally made their mark.Well,they actually did that a fortnight ago,but on that occasion,it was a loss that undermined the talented side that is Tottenham Hotspurs. No longer did their fans have to envy the Arsenal machine. They were now a side that tore down the Champions league holders. A part of the top four of the best league in the world-The Spurs of North London had finally made others feel the heat of their presence.
But it wasn’t a while ago when this Spurs side were literally struggling to keep pace with the top sides because they lacked the quality that comprises of the material that holds the silverware. They lacked match winners. But in time, under the guidance of Harry Redknapp and some quality investments, Spurs started to evolve. Players like Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and more recently a Real champion from Madrid-Rafael der Vaart.Along with the likes Jermaine Defoe and Roman Pavlyuchenko,Spurs were now ready to take on the big boys of Europe.They tackled the heavy spenders in Manchester City and just made it on the finish line of the Champions league – yes,they just made it.Thanks to a Peter Crouch goal,they retired from a gruelling season to know that they will compete with the finest.This added to the spike of the Spurs.For the beginning of the season,they have tormented sides both in England,and in Europe.Milan had been taken apart[who later won their fifth trophy of the year],Liverpool and Arsenal bit the AstroTurf-dirt.Although it must be said that what has been the decline of the big guns,has been the contrasting gain of Tottenham.Peter Crouch was an important part of Liverpool,William Gallas had been Arsenal’s gatekeeper and held his own there,but now belonged to the Spurs label.It was coming-the success story that is Tottenham Hotspurs.
It was not one dimensional-Spurs development into a reckoning force was had its facets in every department,in the Central midfield,the young Modric made the place his own , and aptly supported the Real reject in Rafael van der Vaart.Gareth Bale was quickly morphing himself into a lethal winger.And yes,the defense has suffered this season,but in spite of all the injuries and the victories with no clean sheets,Spurs did superlatively well to patch up their tattered defense.While many believe Gallas to be a rotting Arsenal spare chucked away,Harry Redknapp used him so well that he became their leader at the back and gave them the quality to fight in Europe.The goalie in Gomez has taken a beating thanks to an ever changing back line,but he has showed the class act he is in important ties.Aaron Lennon,Jermaine Defoe and Roman Pavlyuchenko have all lend their hand to Spurs cause.While Huddlestone and Palacios have yet to cover their development.Harry also is not one who is shy to spend in the time of necessity,players have been loaned out,and young Turks like Townsend and Sandro have been given debuts.
What Spurs need to complete the jigsaw is a solid defensive midfielder.The likes of another Real import like Lassana Diarra won’t be bad.Also they lack a striker.One whom we can rate near the class of Torres,Rooney or Tebhej[:)].And Luis Suarez fits the bill.Perfectly.A top four finish second time around is not unlikely,but it is ludicrous to think that Spurs can manage the financial clout of Manchester City or United.A few well filtered buys,and we shall see Spurs again in the top four.But for the fans,they could even fancy a title challenge.
And indeed,why not?Up Spurs!!![:D]
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