Andre Villas-Boas insists he is the right man to lead Tottenham up the table despite yesterday’s humiliating defeat to Liverpool.

Andre Villas-Boas was adamant as, for the second time in recent weeks, he was forced to sift through the wreckage of a humiliating defeat that cast doubt on his ability to retain his job.

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Andre Villas-Boas knows Tottenham’s top-four chances will take a big blow this weekend if they fail to shackle Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Spurs employ science to get Vertonghen fit

Tottenham will use blood-spinning technique PRP to try to get Jan Vertonghen back to fitness in quick time.

Tottenham defender Danny Rose has returned to first-team training and could make his long-awaited comeback in tomorrow’s Europa League match against Anzhi Makhachkala.

Kyle Walker has challenged Tottenham to prove their top-four credentials over the festive period.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has accused Andre Villas-Boas of displaying “immaturity” for reacting angrily to criticism in the media.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes his Tottenham counterpart Andre Villas-Boas has displayed “immaturity” for reacting to criticism in the media.

Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas has hit out at the club’s former chairman, Alan Sugar, for his continued criticism of the Portuguese.

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Former Tottenham chairman Lord Sugar wants Alex Ferguson to come out of retirement and replace current Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Andre Villas-Boas insists he does not fear for his job and still has the full confidence of the Tottenham board, despite Sunday’s 6-0 defeat at Manchester City.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas admitted he felt “ashamed” and “embarrassed” after his team’s hammering at Manchester City.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini continues to offer no guarantees that goalkeeper Joe Hart will return to his side in the near future.

France coach Didier Deschamps is confident Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will be available for Friday’s World Cup play-off first leg against Ukraine.

Andre Villas-Boas has launched a scathing attack on those who criticised his decision to keep Hugo Lloris on the field of play after being knocked unconscious by Romelu Lukaku on Sunday.

Andre Villas-Boas has launched a scathing attack on those who criticised his decision to keep Hugo Lloris on the field of play after being knocked unconscious by Romelu Lukaku on Sunday.

Andre Villas-Boas put Hugo Lloris’ long-term health at risk with his “dangerous” and “irresponsible” decision to let the Tottenham goalkeeper play on at Everton after being knocked unconscious by Romelu Lukaku, according to brain injury charity Headway.

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Tottenham 2 Hull 2 AET (Tottenham win 8-7 on penalties)

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes when the two parties have an issue, they should work to resolve it between themselves.

Andre Villas-Boas believes the door is wide open for Tottenham to challenge for their first title in over half a century.

Andre Villas-Boas has lifted the lid on his relationship with Jose Mourinho and revealed why he thinks he failed in his short managerial spell at Chelsea.

Andre Villas-Boas believes Aston Villa’s extra preparation and recovery time could give them a decisive edge over his Tottenham side in the Capital One Cup third-round tie.

Andre Villas-Boas believes his Tottenham side face an impossible task against Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup, and that they have not been given a fair crack at the competition due to fixture congestion.

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Andre Villas-Boas has warned that his players’ careers could be wrecked because of a fixture pile-up caused by the Football League.

Gareth Bale last night completed a world record €100 million move to Real Madrid and was sent on his way the Bernabeu Stadium with an acrimonious parting shot from Daniel Levy, the Tottenham chairman.

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Tottenham have completed the signing of Romania defender Vlad Chiriches from Steaua Bucharest.

The spat between Tottenham and Real Madrid over Gareth Bale’s transfer to the Bernabeu continued on Thursday after the Spanish club’s vice-president accused Daniel Levy of holding up the deal.

AN agitated Andre Villas-Boas effectively confirmed Gareth Bale’s transfer to Real Madrid is imminent, while also expressing disappointment with the player’s conduct in his attempts to force an exit.

Tottenham will consider fining Gareth Bale after he did not show up for training for two consecutive days, manager Andre Villas-Boas has said.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has denied suggestions the club have made a bid for Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

Tottenham have received bids from more than one club for Gareth Bale, Press Association Sport understands.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hopes the long-running Gareth Bale transfer saga will finally come to an end in the next couple of days.

Tottenham have put Gareth Bale’s transfer to Real Madrid on hold as they look for new signings after being snubbed by Willian.

Gareth Bale’s proposed world-record move to Real Madrid has temporarily been put on hold.

Andre Villas-Boas has denied that a deal has been agreed for the sale of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.

Tottenham’s biggest ever spending spree looks set to continue with the purchase of Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian.