Let's all laugh at Totteringham

[paco]

Men against boys. Dawson got destroyed for pace on that second goal.

[muppet]

I just noticed the name of this stadium is Wankdorf

You still in the Hyde?

[ross4life]

best one yet  "Defoe Strained his groin against Young Boys"

[AZOffaly]

I thought the best one was 'When the draw was made, Spurs could have had Braga or (someone else) so when Young Boys came out, I'm sure Spurs supporters, and their players, were licking their lips'.


Lovely.

[ross4life]

nice goal

[ross4life]

They only need to win 1-0 at home now

[tyssam5]

Wow the Boys miss about 3 sitters, as Spur defence goes to complete shit again for 5 minutes, then a wonder goal makes the results look respectable! 'Arry's a lucky man.

[muppet]

Spuds get out of jail after Young Boys encounter.......

[paco]

Young boys could have had 3 goals in the past 10 minutes, now the tie looks like it's over. 'Tis a funny old game.

[The Worker]

Hope spuds do qualify for the group stages so that they can really be spanked by the big boys

[omagh_gael]

Harry's boys need to come from behind young boys next day out

[ONeill]

Harry Redknapp: William Gallas is no Yorkshire Ripper, he can win us title

Harry Redknapp has told Tottenham Hotspur fans to get behind his decision to sign William Gallas on a free transfer, insisting he has not "signed the Yorkshire Ripper" and that the former Arsenal captain could make the vital difference to winning the Premier League.

Redknapp has previously stated that he wanted two or three more players who could add the edge required to challenge seriously for the title. Asked if Gallas, who will sign a one-year deal subject to a medical, could be one of these, he said: "I think for a defender he could be, yeah. He'll come in and give us a bit of knowhow, a bit of presence. The other players will look at him, know he's a good player, those who played against him will know he's a good player. He'll bring experience. He's top class – whenever we've played against him he's looked world class."

Redknapp was bullish regarding any animosity the 33-year-old might encounter due to his links with Arsenal. He said: "It's all cobblers really, isn't it? What's he done? It's not the Yorkshire Ripper I'm signing, he's a footballer, he plays football. When he plays here he might go and play for West Ham – what's he supposed to do? I'm sure the fans will give him a good reception."

He added: "He's done nothing wrong. What's he done wrong? He's not the first player to go from Arsenal to Tottenham or Tottenham to Arsenal. It happens all the time.

"He won championships and all sorts at Chelsea. He's a great lad as well, smashing fellow. I've been really impressed with him. He'll improve Tottenham and that's all I'm concerned about. He wants to come here and play and I think that shows the character.

"He could say: 'I played at Arsenal; I daren't go there.' He's got the bottle to want to come and play here."

The manager is certain Gallas will want to show Arsenal and their fans what they are missing. "Oh yeah, he'll come here with a point to prove," Redknapp said. "If he wanted an easy life he would've gone to Greece or somewhere wouldn't he? For big money and say: 'Oh that's OK I've done it all.' He's put himself under massive pressure to come, you've got to give the man some credit."

Redknapp denied Gallas had made exorbitant wage demands, and stated he will sign a one-year deal with the option of a second depending on how many starts he makes. "He gets another year if he starts over 30 games. He's never asked for big money here. The chairman [Daniel Levy] has agreed a one-year contract with him and the wages are more than reasonable."

Redknapp then claimed Gallas has agreed a salary less than the one he was offered by Arsène Wenger at the close of last season when his contract had expired. "He turned it down. What happened at Arsenal was they offered him a new deal, a two-year deal on maybe slightly less money than he was on the year before and he turned it down.

"I'm not saying it was a clever move on his part at the time – financially it probably wasn't because he hasn't got massive money here. He's signed a good contract but we haven't thrown loads of money at it that's for sure and he never asked for it."

Redknapp is particularly happy to sign Gallas as he will have added a vastly experienced defender to a Spurs squad that is weak in this area, as an injury crisis envelopes the club after only one league game. They travel to Stoke City tomorrow with Ledley King doubtful due to his chronic knee problem and Redknapp claiming that Jonathan Woodgate's career may be over if an imminent operation is not successful.

"You are talking about having an operation for Jon – that's his chance probably, his last resort," Redknapp said of the 30-year-old. "He's been all round the world looking for a cure. He's gone abroad with the physio.

"We need cover. The Champions League is fantastic for us but it becomes a balancing act. We do need bodies now because we are involved in two top competitions. Tomorrow I'm short of having enough substitutes. That is what happens in this game."

[ONeill]

Wouldnt like to be a Young Boy at White Hart Lane tonight. Redknapp has his side primed for them.

[ziggysego]

BBC News are saying Jermaine Defoe will have a groin operation after the game with Young Boys.

[magpie seanie]

Once Spurs get the second leg over with Young Boys Harry will know what they're made of.