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After it was announced that Martin Jol, would be stepping down as manager of Tottenham Hotspurs on the 1st of July. Mr. Levy and the board, feverishly looked for the right man to replace, and continue with what Martin had put in place at Spurs, and finally they found there man.
2nd July 06’
Tottenham Hotspurs F.C held a press conference, confirming the appointment of 30 Year Old Karl George, who was an apprentice at Spurs, but was moved on as with it had a successful career with Liverpool and England. Mr. Levy was adamant even with the lack of managerial experience possessed by Mr. George, that he was the right man to take Tottenham to the next level and beyond. After the successful season of last where they were a mere two points away from Champions League Football at the expense of arch rivals Arsenal, until a freak sequence of events at West Ham, led to there downfall. Expectation had been raised around White Hart Lane, even though each season brought possible promise to Spurs fans, this was a different feeling, there dreams can become reality. Sitting down with Mr. Levy by his side, Karl George spoke of his desire and ambition for this once great club.
“Getting the phone call from Daniel was, unexpected to say the very least. After the injury that ended my career, I did gain my coaching badges, but was not sure what my next step was. But thankfully fate intervened and this great club came calling. If had it been any other, they would’ve been told either no, or let me think about it. But as soon as Mr. Levy sat me down, contract in front of me, telling me why I was here, it was always going to be one answer… Yes! “
“Martin did a fantastic job with Spurs, and got us purring again, got the fans, myself included thinking maybe, just maybe the good times are coming back. I’m a frequent visitor to the Lane, and when I was released from this great club at the start of my career, I almost turned my back on football. But leading out Spurs at White Hart Lane, will be all my dreams coming true. This is the club I love, the club I yearned for, and the club I will restore to past glories.”
“I’ve seen up close the talent, the boys possess, and needless to say, it’s exceptional and I will carry on the “attacking” tradition that Spurs fans love so much. They will continue to see breathtaking football at the Lane, and Everytime they watch Tottenham. I aim at dislodging the “Top 4” this season, and eventually taking the Premiership Trophy. With the targets, I have in mind, it will be plain to see that I intend to make sure Spurs reach the top in England and Europe.”
After the press conference I took in the surroundings of my new home, my spiritual home. With Mr. Levy’s backing, I was determined to mould Spurs into the way, I wanted them to become as I set about my transfer targets.
9th July.
It wasn’t till a full week after being in charge, that Karl George paraded his first signing to the press. 19 Year old Brazilian by the name of Marcelo Grohe for 1.7 Million pounds. It seem’s George is keeping with the “Young” recruiting going on at Spurs in past seasons, as they look to the future.
12th July.
Tottenham Hotspurs have today announced the double signing of two youngsters in the shape of Diego Biseswar from Feyernoord for a fee of 1.5 Million, and Anthony Vanden Borre from Anderlecht for 2.5 Million. Both youngsters are extremely gifted and are set for fantastic futures in the game.
17th July
Today Karl George announced his biggest signing to date, and his first English one as Leighton Baines joined from Wigan in a deal worth to them 8 Million pound, as Tottenham seeked to rectify there left sided issues.
And he also let Wayne Routledge leave for Portsmouth for the sum of 1.7 Million, a big come down on what he wanted, but he want’s to cull the squad of the “wasters”
18th July.
Just a day later, after the Baines Signing, Spurs announced Hearts and Scotland’s Number One Craig Gordon, would be joining them at White Hart Lane for a fee of 4.8 Million as he looks to give Paul Robinson some much needed competition for the No1 Spot after seeing the keeper’s dismal showing at the World Cup.
20th July.
Luka Modric, wanted by Barcelona, Roma, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid has today signed for Karl George’s Tottenham in a bargain deal of 1.7 Million pounds. Mr. George spoke of his pleasure at capturing Modric’s signature even with the lure of Europe\s bigger clubs. “This signing, shows Tottenham mean business.”
21st July.
And Modric was followed in by Eduardo Ratinho for a fee of 2.6 Million pounds as George, seeked to remedy the backline at Spurs.
1st Of August.
After celebrating his father’s birthday, Karl George rubber stamped several out goings from Spurs today. Firstly Lee Young Pyo went to Portsmouth a few days before hand in a deal worth 1.7 Million to Spurs, also out went Stalteri, Murphy and Gardner all to Aston Villa for a combined total of 6.5 Million.
4th Of August.
Karl George is believed to be leading the pack in the race for Gareth Bale, as another 4 Players depart Spurs in the next two days. The talking point is Jermaine Jenas for to Portsmouth for 7 Million, other’s departures where Ghaly, Tainio and Rocha all were all deemed surplus to requirements at Tottenham.
10th Of August.
Gareth Bale signs for Spurs in a 3 Million deal from Soton, as George looks to the future once again.
11th Of August.
George signs unknown Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Portsmouth for 100 Thousand pounds.
15th Of August.
And his latest signing, something which has captured the hearts of Spurs fans, was a 9 million pound deal seeing Ashley Young waltz into White Hart Lane, from Aston Villa. He said of Spurs.
“After the signing of Downing, the gaffer failed to reassure me I would be first choice, and the aftermath was to be transfer listed. However, I’m grateful as I wanted to originally join Tottenham from Watford in January but was priced out of a move. Spurs are a big, big club moving forward, and I’m thankful to the gaffer for making me apart of that movement.”
19th Of August.
Four days later, Villa and Spurs were again at the table as Emil Hallfresson signs for Villa in a deal believed to be worth 3.5 Million to the North London club.
19th Of August.
New look Tottenham took on Charlton today at White Hart Lane, in what proved to be a blaster of a game. Gordon, Ratinho, Dawson, Borre, Baines, Lennon, Huddlestone, Zokora, Modric, Berbatov and Defoe started against Charlton who with the help of Darren Bent went into a 6th minute lead, with some woeful defending. Things however got worse, as Andy Reid struck his first goal for Charlton since his move from Spurs in the 16th Minute, as Tottenham went two down, early on.
And that’s how it stayed till a minute before Half Time, where a deflected Ambrose shot off Huddlestone, wrong footed Gordon in goal, as Charlton raced into a three nil lead, as Karl George stormed into the dressing room before half time. He questioned the teams passion, and said they didn’t deserve to earn the sort of money each week, that they did as he exited and took his seat back in the dugout leaving the players to stew on his words.
And within seconds of the restart, a new Tottenham was created. They hustled there opponents and dictated the pace of the game and finally got there reward as a beautifully struck left footed drive from an angle by Defoe in the 54th Minute, gave Spurs some hope. And three minutes later, and a lovely flick on from Berbatov, Defoe raced clear to slot his second of the game as Spurs fans hope were raised. They pushed and pushed and pushed and finally in the 74th Minute a debut goal from Berbatov sealed the comeback as George punched the air in celebration as Pardew looked on, numbly.
The game continued to flow with Spurs being the main threat still, and in the 92nd Minute, and deep into Stoppage time, Lennon drilled a cross in only for Defoe to see it crash against the woodwork, but Berbatov was on hand to slide the ball into the net and send the players and fans into a frenzy, as they completed a remarkable recovery from Half time. Even the gaffer ran up the touchline and jumped in to celebrate with the players as the final whistle blew as Tottenham in Karl George’s first game in charge, and first game at the Lane won 4-3.
Captain for the day Craig Gordon heaped praise onto gaffer Karl George after his words at Half Time inspired Spurs to victory. “His words in the changing room, hit a nerve with the lads, and you could sense from his words how he genuinely felt about this club. And we did him, the fans and ourselves proud today.”
Jermaine Defoe after the disappointment at missing out on the World Cup in Germany, was praised by the masses of press who watched today’s match. Saying any doubters to Defoe and the beautiful game, should get a tape of this match and watch it.
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