Former Tottenham director of football David Pleat claims Frank Arnesen has been "rather disloyal" to Spurs by telling them he wants to join Chelsea.

Manchester United should seek an experienced replacement for Alex Ferguson rather than turn to novice boss Roy Keane, according to David Pleat.

Portsmouth are expected to announce the appointment of Alain Perrin as their new manager at a 12.30pm press conference this afternoon.

FRENCH coach Alain Perrin has been called in to rescue Portsmouth from relegation after their alarming recent slump down the Barclays Premiership table.

LEDLEY KING comes face to face with John Terry this afternoon with the Tottenham defender believing it is the first time he can really feel on a level par with his long-time friend.

David Pleat says he hopes new Spurs head coach Martin Jol will prove to be the “strong character” Tottenham need to revive their fortunes.

Dutchman Martin Jol was today confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach.

David Pleat has revealed he would like to stay on at Tottenham in some capacity.

Carlos Queiroz has emerged as a leading contender to become Tottenham’s new coach after director of sport Frank Arnesen admitted he had held talks with the former Real Madrid chief.

Tottenham today confirmed the appointment of Frank Arnesen as the club’s sports director with David Pleat leaving the club.

DENIS IRWIN’S 902nd match might have ended in defeat and relegation but all around Molineux they rose to acclaim the end of the Corkman’s glittering 22-year career.

Denis Irwin admitted feeling emotional after finally bringing his glittering 22-year career to an end at Molineux today.

Stand-in boss David Pleat will bank on two of his own signings to save Tottenham the indignity of allowing fierce rivals Arsenal to clinch the Premiership crown in tomorrow’s North London derby at White Hart Lane.

Robbie Keane will be hoping to add to his tally of four goals in his last two games against Everton when Tottenham visit Goodison Park tomorrow night.

HOW fickle is confidence? A week ago, Arsenal were set to conquer the football world. Now they’re having difficulties coping with their own nerves.

Tottenham boss David Pleat today urged Sven-Goran Eriksson to make Jermain Defoe’s England call-up the start of a long association with the national team.

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Gary Doherty has found the perfect silver lining to his recent defensive storm cloud by signing a new contract with Tottenham.

TOTTENHAM endured Groundhog Day as they went from 3-1 up to 4-3 down against 10-man Leicester at White Hart Lane yesterday before Jermain Defoe rescued a point with two minutes to go.

David Pleat (pictured) today insisted he is confident Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson will be a Tottenham player next season.

Gerard Houllier is confident Liverpool are close to opening contract talks with Michael Owen.

Tottenham were today warned that any move to lure Lazio coach Roberto Mancini to White Hart Lane would have to wait until at least this summer.

ROY KEANE has virtually ruled out a return to the Republic of Ireland team even though he has nothing but admiration for manager Brian Kerr.

Tottenham caretaker boss David Pleat today revealed Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid as his latest transfer target as he attempts to relieve the relegation pressure building around his squad.

Tottenham have confirmed their interest in bringing Nottingham Forest midfielder Andy Reid to White Hart Lane during the transfer window.

DAVID PLEAT yesterday assessed the crumbling wreckage of Tottenham’s season and backed talented youngster Johnnie Jackson to provide the inspiration for Spurs’ survival battle.

Tottenham boss David Pleat admits he is alarmed by the disastrous run of form which has sucked Spurs into the Barclaycard Premiership relegation battle – and blames a mounting injury list for the crisis.

Tottenham today revealed that they have opened talks with Sheffield United with a view to signing midfielder Michael Brown when the transfer window opens next month.

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Rio Ferdinand for his “maturity” after Manchester United’s 2-1 victory at Tottenham as he vowed to continue picking the defender for as long as possible despite his looming eight-month ban.

ROY KEANE believes Manchester United have enough strength in depth to mount a championship charge in the New Year.

David Pleat is not expecting any of Tottenham’s injured quartet of players to return and bolster the ranks for the Carling Cup quarter-final clash with Middlesbrough at White Hart Lane.

David Pleat and Chris Hughton will remain in charge at Tottenham until the end of the season.

MOST PREMIERSHIP footballers who had a hard day at the office no doubt had their feet up yesterday, making the most of the day off.

Most Premiership footballers who had a hard day at the office yesterday will no doubt be putting up their feet this morning and making the most of the day off.

Caretaker manger David Pleat has named an unchanged squad for Tottenham’s Carling Cup clash at home to Manchester City tomorrow.

FAI officials are hoping that Chris Hughton will be able to continue as assistant to manager Brian Kerr with Ireland’s international team even if he is given responsibility for Tottenham Hotspur’s first team at White Hart Lane.

David Pleat has urged Tottenham fans to be patient with Helder Postiga.

David Pleat and David O’Leary joined forces to sing the praises of Robbie Keane after the Republic of Ireland striker inspired Tottenham to a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at White Hart Lane yesterday.

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Tottenham today angrily insisted caretaker manager David Pleat had been misquoted in a weekend report appearing in the Australian press which poked fun at former manager Glenn Hoddle.