STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN DANIEL LEVY ABOUT MODRIC SITUATION

"I wish to make it absolutely clear, as I have said previously, that none of our key players will be sold this summer. We are building a team for the future to consistently play at the highest level and retaining quality players is crucial to that.

"In respect of Luka Modric, we are not prepared to sell, at any price, to Chelsea Football Club or any other club.

"We made our stance on this issue abundantly clear in writing to Chelsea. They chose to ignore it and then subsequently made the offer public.

"For the avoidance of any doubt, let me reiterate that we shall not enter into any negotiations whatsoever, with any Club, regarding Luka.

"We now consider this matter closed."

ATHELTIC BILBAO AT THE LANE

Spanish La Liga side Athletic Club Bilbao will be the guests for Spurs' final pre-season friendly of the summer at the Lane.

The match will take place on Saturday August 6, kick-off 3pm (UK time)

Athletic have played in La Liga’s Primera Division since its start in 1928, winning the title on eight occasions. Under coach Joaquin Caparros, Los Leones achieved a sixth place finish and Europa League qualification in 2010-11.

Their squad includes Spanish World Cup winners Fernando Llorente and Javi Martinez, as well as rising stars Iker Munian and Markel Susaeta

SPURS FIXTURES 2011-2012 (Kick Offs UK Time)

Saturday, 13 August 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Everton, 15:00

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Saturday, 20 August 2011
Barclays Premier League
Man Utd v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 27 August 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Man City, 15:00

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Saturday, 10 September 2011
Barclays Premier League
Wolverhampton v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 17 September 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 24 September 2011
Barclays Premier League
Wigan v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 1 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Arsenal, 15:00

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Saturday, 15 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 22 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Blackburn v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 29 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v QPR, 15:00

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Saturday, 5 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
Fulham v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 19 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Aston Villa, 15:00

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Saturday, 26 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
West Brom v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 3 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Bolton, 15:00

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Saturday, 10 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Stoke v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 17 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Sunderland, 15:00

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Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Chelsea, 19:45

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Monday, 26 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Norwich v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 31 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Swansea v Tottenham, 15:00

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Monday, 2 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v West Brom, 15:00

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Saturday, 14 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Wolverhampton, 15:00

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Saturday, 21 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Man City v Tottenham, 15:00

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Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Wigan, 19:45

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Saturday, 4 February 2012
Barclays Premier League
Liverpool v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 11 February 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Newcastle, 15:00

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Saturday, 25 February 2012
Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 3 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Man Utd, 15:00

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Saturday, 10 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Everton v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 17 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Stoke, 15:00

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Saturday, 24 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 31 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Swansea, 15:00

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Saturday, 7 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Tottenham, 15:00

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Monday, 9 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Norwich, 15:00

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Saturday, 14 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Bolton v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 21 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
QPR v Tottenham, 15:00

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Saturday, 28 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Blackburn, 15:00

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Saturday, 5 May 2012
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa v Tottenham, 15:00

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Sunday, 13 May 2012
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Fulham, 15:00

HARRY SAYS LUKA IS STAYING

Harry Redknapp says it's impossible to stop Luka Modric's head being turned by other clubs - but insists the Croatian will not leave Tottenham.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are believed to be keen on signing the Spurs playmaker, who has refused to rule out a possible departure from White Hart Lane.

Redknapp, though, maintains that Tottenham cannot afford to let Modric depart this summer.

"If clubs the size of Manchester United and Chelsea are prepared to offer him Champions League football and massive wages, you would have to be very naive to think it wouldn't turn Luka's head," he told the Sunday Mirror.

"But I have been assured by the chairman that he is not prepared to sell him under any circumstances.

"And it's fair to say he's not happy about the unwanted attention and continuing speculation surrounding Luka.

"I have said on many occasions he is irreplaceable and it would be a massive disaster for the club if he was allowed to leave.

"We need to be strengthening the squad not depleting it. In an ideal world I would hope to bring in at least three more players to give us a realistic chance of competing for a top four place in the Premier League next season.

"United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea, who all finished above us, are going to strengthen their squads so we have to be realistic.

"If we want to compete with them we have to be active in the transfer market, but I'm not suggesting it's going to be easy. Quality players at the right price are not easy to acquire.

"We also need to trim the squad and sell a few players."

VIEW FROM THE PARK LANE

This article will appear in the next edition of The Cockerel

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tottenham Hotspur Malta. As part of our Supporters Club celebrations we had the pleasure to host former Spurs central defender Paul Miller in Malta.

Born in October 1959, Paul Miller spent the best years of his career at White Hart Lane but also played for Skeid (on loan) in Norway, Charlton, Watford, Bournemouth, Brentford and Swansea.

The Stepney born player joined Spurs as an apprentice in 1976 and signed professional terms a year later. At Spurs, Miller won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982. He also scored the goal in the 1-1 draw in the away leg of the 1984 UEFA Cup final against Anderlecht. Spurs went on to draw 1-1 at White Hart Lane in the second leg and eventually win the cup on penalties.

While in Malta, Miller had the opportunity to meet journalists at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana and the Maltese Spurs supporters at our Club in Valletta. Here he not only took time to chat with all those present, but also joined a very nice number of members to watch the unfortunate 2-1 defeat against Chelsea. Judging by the way he was supporting the boys, those who joined us on the day will have no doubt that Paul is still 100% Spurs.

The former Spurs stalwart was also a special guest on Melita Sports’ Champions League live TV programme Focus Champions presented by Peter Paul Gauci and Catherine Mifsud. Speaking from experience and using his insight of the game Paul turned the programme into what can be dubbed a special edition.

During his stay in Malta Miller spoke about Tottenham and football in general. Despite Spurs not making it to fourth place he still thinks that this was a very good season. Fighting for fourth place till the end and reaching the Champions League quarter finals was no mean feat for a team experiencing the balancing act between the Premier League and Europe's top club competition for the first time.

Miller is hopeful that Spurs will use this season as a springboard for further success but in order to achieve this he is of the opinion that the Club needs not only to hold on to its key players but also strengthen in vital areas. He further opined that moving to a new bigger stadium is of fundamental importance if Tottenham are to compete regularly with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.

At this point allow me to thank Norbert from Grand Hotel Excelsior and Pierre from Wembley Motors Ltd without the support of whom this visit would not have been possible. The help of these two friends is always just a phone call away and no words are enough to express our gratitude.

On other matters it was of course a disappointment for all of us to miss out on another Champions League qualification. Towards the end of the Premier League season I was of the opinion that 5th place would do us no good and for me it was either fourth or nothing.

I argued that Thursday night football in a “second division” competition will only serve as a distraction from our main objective, ie a return to the Champions League. However I have to say that Brazilian midfielder Sandro convinced me otherwise when he suggested that the Europa League can help more players get games under their belt. I do hope that this is the case and this competition is used to give more playing time to fringe and young players.

With regards to transfers, both Daniel Levy and Harry Redknapp have reiterated that players like Modric, Bale and Sandro are not for sale. Redknapp also stated that he’s looking to bring in three top signings to strengthen the squad and that, “…we are building a team here not trying to dismantle one”. And so say all of us Harry



Mark Mizzi
8 June 2011

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