Michael Dawson urged his Tottenham teammates to overcome unfavourable odds by winning tonight’s Europa quarter-final against Basel, reported The Daily Mail. The 29-year-old defender believed that his club could take inspiration from his improbable season with the Spurs, after he turned down a £10m bid from QPR to stay at White Hart Lane, and insisted …0 comments | Read more »
Emmanuel Adebayor is beginning to show his worth and Andre Villas-Boas says he could be key against Basel. The big striker has had an indifferent season since joining the club on a full-time basis last summer and he has been blighted by illness and injury, as well as being away for the Africa Cup of Nations. 0 comments | Read more »
Newcastle face Benfica at home with their Europa League hopes hanging in the balance, facing the difficult prospect of having to overturn a two-goal deficit in front of their own fans to have any hope of progressing to the final four, and while their European journey has been superb so far, are they in danger …0 comments | Read more »
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is hopeful that Gareth Bale’s ankle injury is not as bad as first feared. The Welsh winger was stretched off during Spurs’ 2-2 Europa League draw with Basel, and appeared to be in a great deal of pain. Although the injury looked to be serious, AVB is optimistic that it will …0 comments | Read more »
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admitted that his team face a tough task to reach the Europa League semi-finals, but that their away goal in a 3-1 defeat to Benfica could be vital. Papiss Cisse gave the Magpies a dream start to their clash in Portugal, netting the opening goal of the night after 12 minutes. …0 comments | Read more »
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez singled out Fernando Torres for special praise after his side’s 3-1 Europa League win against Rubin Kazan. The Spanish striker netted twice for the Blues to help hand them a vital lead heading into a potentially tricky tie in Russia. Victor Moses added the Londoners other goal with Bibras Natkho netting …0 comments | Read more »
Although Chelsea supporters were disappointed with their early Champions League exit, the Blues have made an impressive Europa League run and expect to challenge for the trophy. During their round of 16 tie against Steaua Bucharest, David Luiz had four successful interceptions. Entering their third match in just six days, Chelsea’s defence will count on …0 comments | Read more »
There is no secret behind Newcastle’s Europa League success. The club has stressed defence, and it has paid off. Do not expect anything to change in tonight’s match against Benfica. The Toon hold a clear advantage in this tie when it comes to defending. In this season’s Europa League, Newcastle have held seven clean sheets …0 comments | Read more »
Andre Villas Boas’s Tottenham squad has had an impressive Europa League run thus far. After beating Lyon and Inter Milan, the Lilywhites will host Basel at White Hart Lane tonight for their first quarter-final leg. Although Gareth Bale remains the north London club’s main playmaker, midfielder Mousa Dembele has been in tremendous form in Europa …0 comments | Read more »
Tottenham Hotspur may have their sights firmly set upon securing a top four finish in the Premier League and a desired place in the Champions but that does not mean they will switch off here. Andre Villas Boas has persistently put an emphasis on the importance the Europa League whilst he has been in charge …0 comments | Read more »
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