Opinion: Tottenham fringe man going nowhere, Mourinho loves him

A much-changed Tottenham Hotspur side showed guts and commitment to come back from a goal down on Tuesday night, progressing to the next round of the Carabao Cup with a win over Chelsea on penalties. While Eric Dier and new signing Sergio Reguilon captured the headlines for their excellent performances, another Spurs fringe man showed … Read more

‘Underappreciated and undervalued’ – Tottenham fans laud this man following Leicester epic

Erik Lamela scored twice to help Tottenham Hotspur earn a dramatic 5-4 victory against Leicester City on the final day of the Premier League season, with fans on Twitter delighted with the Argentine’s display. The winger, who has come in for criticism for his inconsistent form in some quarters, tapped in two second-half efforts and … Read more

Pochettino explains team selection – decision proved right

Erik Lamela started for Tottenham Hotspur against Juventus in the Champions League because of his previous experience in Italian football, says manager Mauricio Pochettino. Eyebrows were raised ahead of Tuesday night’s fixture when the 25-year-old was named on the left wing in place of the in-form Son Heung-min, but it was a decision that proved … Read more

Pochettino singles Tottenham man out for praise after cup win – ‘He’s an important player’

Mauricio Pochettino was pleased with the performance from his Tottenham Hotspur side after their 2-0 win against Newport County on Wednesday evening and was even more delighted with the showing from Erik Lamela. Spurs were hosting the League Two minnows at Wembley Stadium following a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade in the original fixture for … Read more

Tottenham fans rave about one man’s performance in FA Cup victory: “Wonderful footballer”, “So class”

Tottenham Hotspur eased into the next round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory against Newport County on Wednesday evening and fans were delighted with the performance of one of the Spurs stars on social media. The North London outfit drew the first leg of the fourth round tie 1-1 at Rodney Parade, Harry … Read more

Tottenham need to sign agreement, and soon, to avoid £30m loss

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and player contract extensions are hot topics in the press currently, with speculation over if and when Harry Kane and Toby Alderweireld will sign new deals with the North London club. This has been followed up by talk of improved terms for Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli – but one first-team … Read more

Spurs fans enjoy star’s return despite 2-1 loss to Leicester

Erik Lamela made his long-awaited return to first-team action on Tuesday night as Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at Leicester City in the Premier League. The Argentine has been absent for over a year with a hip problem but impressed in a late cameo at the King Power Stadium, marking his display with an assist. … Read more

Team news: Tottenham to make do without injured duo for trip to Dortmund

Victor Wanyama and Toby Alderweireld will both miss Tottenham Hostpur’s Champions League trip to face Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night, according to the club’s official website. Spurs will also be without long-term absentee Erik Lamela, although manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was ‘happy’ with the 25-year-old’s progress after he played 60 minutes for the development … Read more

Erik Lamela’s return will feel like a new signing for Tottenham

You would be forgiven as a Tottenham Hotspur fan for forgetting the North Londoners harbour another attacking midfielder aside from the likes of Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Son Heung-min within their ranks. This 25-year-old is one who can provide a spark at any given moment, albeit those have not been frequent enough since his arrival … Read more