TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp admitted Gilberto’s career at White Hart Lane is drawing to an end after hauling the Brazilian off at half-time following his blunder against Spartak Moscow which almost cost a place in the UEFA Cup knockout stage.

Diego Maradona's reign as Argentina manager began with a 1-0 victory over Scotland in a friendly in Glasgow tonight.

Tottenham have loaned Reto Ziegler to Italian side Sampdoria until the end of the season.

DEAN MARNEY and Tottenham’s other young prospects are giving head coach Martin Jol a selection dilemma as the club push for European qualification this season.

JERMAIN DEFOE scored twice to shrug off the controversy over his bite on West Ham’s Javier Mascherano and fire Tottenham into the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Manchester United 1 Tottenham 0

Celta Vigo 0 Tottenham 2

Stephane Henchoz and David Thompson have been released by Wigan.

Wigan 3 Aston Villa 2

Wigan 3 Aston Villa 2

Newcastle 3 Wigan 1

Tottenham’s bid for Champions League qualification was looking healthy as they led 1-0 away to Everton at the break today.

Kieron Dyer returned to the Newcastle side for just his fifth start of the season as the injured Emre made way.

Wigan striker Jason Roberts is adamant there will be no feeling of awe tomorrow when the club attempt to win the first major trophy in their history.

Wigan striker Jason Roberts is certain to return to the starting line-up for Sunday’s Carling Cup final against Manchester United despite missing the club’s last three matches through suspension.

Tottenham head coach Martin Jol dropped Robbie Keane to the bench for the clash against Wigan, with Mido and Jermain Defoe preferred to lead the attack at White Hart Lane.

Henri Camara returns to the Wigan squad for the first time since January 2 after finally returning from African Nations Cup duty.

Henri Camara has received a rap on the knuckles from Wigan boss Paul Jewell after going AWOL last weekend.

Manchester City 1 Wigan 0

Wigan manager Paul Jewell will attempt to freshen up his squad ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Manchester City.

ARSENE WENGER will unleash Thierry Henry on Wigan tonight as Arsenal seek to reach the final of the Carling Cup by swapping youth for experience.

Wigan have signed Tottenham midfielder Reto Ziegler on loan until the end of the season.

England striker Michael Owen completed his move to Newcastle and there was a flurry of activity at Tottenham as the transfer window closure neared.

TOTTENHAM striker Mido will know today if the club’s appeal against his Chelsea red card is successful.

Chelsea are set to clinch the signature of rising Swiss star Jonas Elmer from Grasshopper Zurich.

STUTTGART striker Marco Streller looks set to end a year-long absence from international football after being recalled to the Switzerland squad for today’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

Tottenham 1 Newcastle 0

Tottenham head coach Martin Jol faces something of a defensive injury crisis for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership game against Newcastle at White Hart Lane.

France captain Patrick Vieira believes his side should draw on the positives from last month’s 1-1 friendly draw against Sweden and use them for inspiration against Switzerland in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifying clash at the Stade de France.

Charlton 2 Tottenham 0

Spurs 1 Nottingham 1

Tottenham 1 Nottingham Forest 1

Arsene Wenger today received support in the row over the number of foreign players at Arsenal from Tottenham head coach Martin Jol.

Tottenham coach Martin Jol will wait for late fitness reports on a number of players before deciding on his squad for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round replay at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham’s Michael Carrick has appealed to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to give him another chance on the international scene.

Tottenham coach Martin Jol today admitted he is concerned over captain Ledley King’s continuing groin problem as he prepares to face West Brom in their FA Cup fourth round replay at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane returned to haunt his former manager Mark McGhee today – with a late winner to dump Brighton out of the FA Cup in the third round today.

Man Utd 0 Tottenham 0

Tottenham 5 Everton 2

Chelsea began 2005 with a 1-0 win at Liverpool to remain clear of their rivals at the top of the Barclays Premiership.

Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 1

Tottenham have a concern over defender Thimothee Atouba as they prepare for the visit of Crystal Palace.