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Fellow yid Charles Bronson launching another bid for parole, apparently
Charles Bronson parole hearing live as prisoner bids for freedom
Let's hope, for his sake, Woolwich don't win the fucking title
Charles Bronson coats himself in BUTTER and attacks 12 prison warders - because Woolwich won FA Cup
Charles Bronson parole hearing live as prisoner bids for freedom
Let's hope, for his sake, Woolwich don't win the fucking title
Charles Bronson coats himself in BUTTER and attacks 12 prison warders - because Woolwich won FA Cup
I hope he gets trapped in a lift with Arteta.
" obviously I had my reasons and I'd rather swallow my teeth than my pride"
"I wanted Hull to win cos I'm Spurs"
Sounds perfectly reasonable to me
That Kenneth Branagh isn't much of a supporter, saw he was at The Coronation rather than be at The Lane - shame on him!
Spurs send Robbie Williams personalised shirt after Postecoglou song
Tottenham have thanked Robbie Williams for dedicating a song to their manager Ange Postecoglou by sending the pop star and his wife personalised shirts.
View: https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1699341073498484821?
Spurs send Robbie Williams personalised shirt after Postecoglou song
Tottenham have thanked Robbie Williams for dedicating a song to their manager Ange Postecoglou by sending the pop star and his wife personalised shirts.www.dailymail.co.uk
View: https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1699341073498484821?
No thanks, stick to port vale, had quite enough of his smug grin twenty years ago. Let's not make him relevant again.
Hmm, she "looks embarrassed" wearing a Spurs shirt but is quite happy to spend a few weeks slutting and shagging around on national TV for a few minutes of minor fame??
Love Island fans all saying the same thing as Gemma Owen wears TOTTENHAM shirt
LOVE ISLAND fans are all saying the same thing after Gemma Owen was snapped wearing a Tottenham shirt. Michael Owen’s daughter, 19, and boyfriend Luca Bish sported Spurs kits and footie lover…www.thesun.co.uk
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Love Island fans are all saying the same thing as Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma and Luca wear Tottenham shirts
LOVE ISLAND fans are all saying the same thing after Gemma Owen was snapped wearing a Tottenham shirt.
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- Updated: 9:29, 22 Sep 2022
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Michael Owen's daughter, 19, and boyfriend Luca Bish sported Spurs kits and footie lovers have compared their failure to win the TV show to the 'bottlejob' club.
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Fans are having a hoot on social media as they compare the couple's runners up position with Tottenham's fortunes
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Owen wore the shirt for boyfriend Luca who supports Tottenham
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Gemma had hers customised with her famous Dad's number
The pair came runners-up on the popular ITV dating show.
And ODDSbible tweeted the photo with the caption: "No wonder Gemma and Luca bottled the Love Island final."
Supporters ridiculed the couple, with many jokingly suggesting the combo is a perfect one with Tottenham notorious for failing to win trophies - with their most recent success coming in 2008.
A social media user wrote: "Omg no wonder!!! Doesn’t even surprise me he was always salty an never funny, how she even in that shirt. She looks uncomfortable."
Another commented: "Bruv, it makes total sense mate. It's in the blood of the Lilly whites."
One savagely added: "No wonder this guy was insecure about anything and everything. Typical Spurs fan."
In the full video on Bish's TikTok channel, Owen looks like she wants things wrapped up quickly.
A fan stated: "No way she’s doing this to her dad."
Dad Michael enjoyed a stellar career that saw him play for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and Stoke City.
While the show was airing, the England international-turned-pundit admitted that he refused to watch Gemma take part in any challenges.
Bish asked Gemma to be his girlfriend last month - with a massively lavish ceremony.
The 23-year-old fishmonger put on a show even the villa producers would struggle to replicate - with candles, roses and Cartier gifts.
The shirt wearing antics come amid Tottenham's strong start to their Premier League campaign, winning five and drawing two of their opening seven games.
They sit third in the table, one point below leaders Woolwich.
They are also second in their Champions League group.
Don't know if this has been posted before, but in case not :
The bassist and lyricist of the Manic Street Preachers explains how Glenn Hoddle drew his eye away from his more local Welsh clubs and laments the loss of Gareth Bale.
Goal chats to Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers, in between tours to promote their 11th studio album, to talk about his love of Tottenham.
As a Welshman, why Tottenham?
To be honest, it's because of one player and that's Glenn Hoddle. Growing up, my dad would take me to the Ninian to see Cardiff and the Welsh side, and I'd be at Newport, even. I got into football at a very young age but, just around '77, '78, '79 with Glenn Hoddle, he epitomised the lazy No.10 with a massive abundance of skill – which I thought I was. That's why I fell for Tottenham, really.
Is it true you could have had trials with Spurs?
Yeah. I was captain of my school and my district, had trials for the Welsh youth, but when I got to about 14 or 15 I didn't like the idea of it. I'd seen The Smiths on 'Top of the Pops', become a fan of Morrissey, and all of a sudden the football thing ... I realised I wasn't dedicated enough or fit enough. And probably not good enough, anyway. But, for a while, I'd heard this story about Bobby Charlton, just practicing kicking a ball against a brush, and I'd run home from school every day and do that. My first memory of being young, really, is the '73 cup final. Leeds - Sunderland. I remember that vividly. I was just about four and it sticks with me ... Jimmy Montgomery's double save. From that moment, really, I was hooked.
Do you still get a chance to play now and then?
No, my knees are so bad, I've had operations on my knees. That's another thing I realised early on because I loved cricket and tennis, I played loads of sports, but when I got to 15 or 16, I never had any muscles on my body, really. So no, I don't play at all – I watch a lot.
Favourite Spurs moment?
I think the '84 Uefa Cup final, against Anderlecht. Tony Parks, penalty shootout, Keith Burkinshaw, definitely - that golden period with two FA Cups and a Uefa Cup as well. There's something about that side in particular: Tony Galvin, Micky Hazard, Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles, Steve Perryman...It was just one of those magical midweek nights, watching with Brian Moore commentating. There are many others but that'll live with me a lot. I've still got the kit from that year; I'm saving that for my kids.
How are you feeling about how it's going for Spurs at the moment?
I'm not sure, to be honest. We've just got so many good players and so many strong midfielders ... on paper, everything looks brilliant but we kind of struggle for goals; it's slightly worrying. We've lost a few games - to West Ham, as well, not the best of omens - but I think we might win a cup this year, possibly. I like AVB and the team looks great on paper but I'm not sure any side could stand losing the Welsh genius.
Maybe Gareth Bale wasn't worth the trade-off, then?
When it happened, everyone was like: 'Great, we've got four brilliant players for this' but I think people just forgot - he scored about 10 goals in the last two minutes for us. He wasn't a showboater by any means, Gareth, he really put it in and, at the really important moments, he was the man who turned it around. I don't know if you can buy that – not just the talent but the desire as well.
At least you've got Andros Townsend, who'll have a go with those long shots.
It's such a great story all round, isn't it, being on loan to all those clubs ... nobody was quite sure if he was going to fulfil his potential but he seems like a real, genuine player. Like I said, I think we'll get a top-four finish but I worry about the lack of goals, really. Is it nine goals in the Premier League this season? We're not going to get in the top four with that. We might need another 20.
Could you do with a striker in January, then?
There's not many around, I think that's the trouble. It's not like we're short of strikers, they're just not really scoring. That's the other thing with Bale, he got about 20 goals last season – it's a big chunk to take out of your side.
Would you take a place in the top four if it meant losing to Woolwich in the FA Cup final?
[Thinks hard then laughs] No! The thing is, growing up, cup final day was the greatest day if you were in our generation. It was on from nine o'clock in the morning, to meet the wives and everything. You'd close the curtains and get some shandy and peanuts and spend all day with it. Apart from Christmas, it was probably the best day of the year – and those days were laced with a bit of Tottenham glory, as well. I think I'd rather win the FA Cup than fourth – besides, in the Champions League, it's hard enough to get to the quarter-final then you might meet some really good side and go out anyway. I'm a bit of a romantic, I'm afraid.
Other favourite Tottenham players?
Steve Archibald is one of my favourite Tottenham players of all time. Not many people like him! He was a slightly devious and on-the-edge goal-poacher. We could do with him now! You barely see him in the game but he scores 20 goals.
Jermain Defoe is in the same mould.
I think he's been brilliant for Spurs. I think it's worth him having a go with Soldado up front, definitely, but when the manager doesn't fancy you, it's a hard sell.
The bassist and lyricist of the Manic Street Preachers explains how Glenn Hoddle drew his eye away from his more local Welsh clubs and laments the loss of Gareth Bale.
Goal chats to Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers, in between tours to promote their 11th studio album, to talk about his love of Tottenham.
As a Welshman, why Tottenham?
To be honest, it's because of one player and that's Glenn Hoddle. Growing up, my dad would take me to the Ninian to see Cardiff and the Welsh side, and I'd be at Newport, even. I got into football at a very young age but, just around '77, '78, '79 with Glenn Hoddle, he epitomised the lazy No.10 with a massive abundance of skill – which I thought I was. That's why I fell for Tottenham, really.
Is it true you could have had trials with Spurs?
Yeah. I was captain of my school and my district, had trials for the Welsh youth, but when I got to about 14 or 15 I didn't like the idea of it. I'd seen The Smiths on 'Top of the Pops', become a fan of Morrissey, and all of a sudden the football thing ... I realised I wasn't dedicated enough or fit enough. And probably not good enough, anyway. But, for a while, I'd heard this story about Bobby Charlton, just practicing kicking a ball against a brush, and I'd run home from school every day and do that. My first memory of being young, really, is the '73 cup final. Leeds - Sunderland. I remember that vividly. I was just about four and it sticks with me ... Jimmy Montgomery's double save. From that moment, really, I was hooked.
Do you still get a chance to play now and then?
No, my knees are so bad, I've had operations on my knees. That's another thing I realised early on because I loved cricket and tennis, I played loads of sports, but when I got to 15 or 16, I never had any muscles on my body, really. So no, I don't play at all – I watch a lot.
Favourite Spurs moment?
I think the '84 Uefa Cup final, against Anderlecht. Tony Parks, penalty shootout, Keith Burkinshaw, definitely - that golden period with two FA Cups and a Uefa Cup as well. There's something about that side in particular: Tony Galvin, Micky Hazard, Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles, Steve Perryman...It was just one of those magical midweek nights, watching with Brian Moore commentating. There are many others but that'll live with me a lot. I've still got the kit from that year; I'm saving that for my kids.
How are you feeling about how it's going for Spurs at the moment?
I'm not sure, to be honest. We've just got so many good players and so many strong midfielders ... on paper, everything looks brilliant but we kind of struggle for goals; it's slightly worrying. We've lost a few games - to West Ham, as well, not the best of omens - but I think we might win a cup this year, possibly. I like AVB and the team looks great on paper but I'm not sure any side could stand losing the Welsh genius.
Maybe Gareth Bale wasn't worth the trade-off, then?
When it happened, everyone was like: 'Great, we've got four brilliant players for this' but I think people just forgot - he scored about 10 goals in the last two minutes for us. He wasn't a showboater by any means, Gareth, he really put it in and, at the really important moments, he was the man who turned it around. I don't know if you can buy that – not just the talent but the desire as well.
At least you've got Andros Townsend, who'll have a go with those long shots.
It's such a great story all round, isn't it, being on loan to all those clubs ... nobody was quite sure if he was going to fulfil his potential but he seems like a real, genuine player. Like I said, I think we'll get a top-four finish but I worry about the lack of goals, really. Is it nine goals in the Premier League this season? We're not going to get in the top four with that. We might need another 20.
Could you do with a striker in January, then?
There's not many around, I think that's the trouble. It's not like we're short of strikers, they're just not really scoring. That's the other thing with Bale, he got about 20 goals last season – it's a big chunk to take out of your side.
Would you take a place in the top four if it meant losing to Woolwich in the FA Cup final?
[Thinks hard then laughs] No! The thing is, growing up, cup final day was the greatest day if you were in our generation. It was on from nine o'clock in the morning, to meet the wives and everything. You'd close the curtains and get some shandy and peanuts and spend all day with it. Apart from Christmas, it was probably the best day of the year – and those days were laced with a bit of Tottenham glory, as well. I think I'd rather win the FA Cup than fourth – besides, in the Champions League, it's hard enough to get to the quarter-final then you might meet some really good side and go out anyway. I'm a bit of a romantic, I'm afraid.
Other favourite Tottenham players?
Steve Archibald is one of my favourite Tottenham players of all time. Not many people like him! He was a slightly devious and on-the-edge goal-poacher. We could do with him now! You barely see him in the game but he scores 20 goals.
Jermain Defoe is in the same mould.
I think he's been brilliant for Spurs. I think it's worth him having a go with Soldado up front, definitely, but when the manager doesn't fancy you, it's a hard sell.
Because our fans struggle with lyrics.
I'm telling you - I've seen some forget the lyrics to "yid army" and just shout "yid" instead.
either had I not until his name come up regards strictly , his dad Jeff brazier (postcode lottery) his a spurs fan and don’t watch eastenders so was non the wiser.
Transphobic
I daresay half of the fans that denounce JKR would twerk for Qatari investment/ ownership.