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  1. Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Nottingham Forestpublished at 11:17 21 April

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    Nottingham Forest are the counter-attack kings and they have the tools to get another win like the one they got over Spurs at the City Ground in December, where they had 30% of possession but won 1-0.

    Forest have hit a bit of a blip of late, though, and they don't appear to be quite the same force they were a few weeks ago.

    They are desperate for a win to get their top-five bid back on track and Nuno Espirito Santo's would love to get it on his return to Tottenham, where he did not last long as manager, but a draw feels more likely to me.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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  2. Postecoglou on Maddison, Son and Nottingham Forest line-uppublished at 12:46 19 April

    Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League home game against Nottingham Forest (kick-off 20:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • On James Maddison: "It's fair to say he'll probably be a bit sore, so he's probably a doubt for Monday."

    • On Son Heung-min: "Sonny will still be out. He's been dealing with a foot problem for a while, so now is as good a time as any to give him the right time to to get over it. He'll definitely miss Monday."

    • On the rest of the squad's fitness: "The rest of the group, again, they all worked hard, so they'll be sore, but they should all be OK for Monday night."

    • On Thursday's Europa League win: "Fair bit of joy in the dressing room after. Obviously we had to pack up and get going pretty quickly. It's important you enjoy those moments when they come along.”

    • On potential changes to the line-up after Thursday: "It's fair to say it's been challenging, but I think part of that challenge is the rotation in the team and, to be fair, it's going to be similar on Monday night. We’re going to have to make five or six changes to the team because we want to make sure everyone is in the right space."

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  3. Is Spurs boss Postecoglou on 'borrowed time'?published at 17:07 18 April

    Tottenham's 2-1 aggregate victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League means Ange Postecoglou has guided Spurs into a major European semi-final, but could he still be sacked even if they go on to win that competition?

    Former Premier League striker Jermaine Beckford tells The Football News Show why he believes the Australian is on borrowed time, while Tottenham supporter Patrick Tyrant outlines why Postecoglou's relationship with the fanbase is fractured.

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  4. 'That was the Tottenham we all know and love'published at 13:40 18 April

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    Our Tottenham fan contributor Anna Howells gives her reaction to the Europa League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

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  5. Tottenham v Nottingham Forest: Did you know?published at 13:30 18 April

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    Tottenham have lost 17 Premier League matches in 2024-25, their most in a single season since the 2003-04 campaign (19). Ange Postecoglou is one of three managers to lose 17 or more games in a season, alongside Osvaldo Ardiles in 1993-94 (19) and Gerry Francis in 1996-97 (18).

    Nottingham Forest have lost their past two Premier League matches, after winning three consecutive games beforehand. The Reds have only fallen to three defeats in a row once under Nuno Espirito Santo, doing so between February and March last season.

  6. Spurs' fixtures surrounding Bodo/Glimt tiepublished at 13:23 18 April

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    Tottenham have a busy period after reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they will face Bodo/Glimt.

    • Tottenham v Nottingham Forest (21 April)

    • Liverpool v Tottenham (27 April)

    • Tottenham v Bodo/Glimt (1 May)

    • West Ham v Tottenham (4 May)

    • Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham (8 May)

    Leading up to the first leg, Ange Postecoglou and co host a Forest side battling for Champions League qualification and visit a Liverpool team who may be looking to wrap up the title in front of their own fans at Anfield.

    A London derby at West Ham is sandwiched between the first leg and second leg against Bodo/Glimt.

    Tottenham will also have to battle against the artificial pitch used by Bodo/Glimt. With the second leg being played on this pitch, it may present an even greater challenge for Postecoglou's players.

  7. Who are Bodo/Glimt?published at 12:19 18 April

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    Tottenham Hotspur are set to take on Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final of the Europa League.

    The Norwegian club are second in the top-flight in Norway. They finished ninth in the Europa League table after having beat the likes of Besiktas and Porto, before conquering Olympiakos in the Round of 16 (4-2 on aggregate). Then they beat Italian club Lazio after penalties.

    Bodo Glimt were in the second division less than eight years ago and have already beaten the likes of Jose Mourinho's AS Roma and Scottish giants Celtic during the 2021-22 season.

    They are the first Norwegian side to reach a European men's semi-final, while they have won eight of their last ten two-legged European ties.

    Speaking after his team's quarter-final penalty shootout win over Lazio, boss Kjetil Knutsen said: "I don't believe in miracles, I believe in our journey. Today, the magic was with us. We played an extraordinary match and we're incredibly proud to be in the semi-finals."

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  8. Spurs display 'very reassuring for the rest of the season'published at 11:17 18 April

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    Former Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about Spurs' win in Frankfurt which saw them through to the Europa League semi-finals:

    "They were hard to beat and the way they dictated the game was really pleasing to watch and very reassuring for the rest of the season. It was a very well deserved win for Spurs.

    "For Tottenham at this minute, everything is on the Europa League, and regarding Ange Postecoglou as well - a lot of noise has been made around him. But he's still in the race and there's still a chance of silverware.

    "There is some frustration when you're not playing at the level you should be playing and when you don't get results. It's how you handle it. It takes a lot to put your frustration to one side and not point the finger at somebody else. When you're under pressure like the Spurs players and manager are, it's even harder. That's one of the main challenges - how can you they keep it altogether, in order to get something out of this really bad season?"

    On the potential of an all-English final against Manchester United: "That would be terrific, for the simple reason that both teams have had such bad domestic seasons. They've been nowhere near it but they could end up in a final.

    "When you talk about scenarios and drama, that would be something the media would love because it gives them something to talk about. Hopefully Tottenham will end up on the winning side."

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  9. 'Spurs gave us a performance and result to be proud of'published at 09:42 18 April

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    We asked for your thoughts after Tottenham's win over Eintracht Frankfurt, which sent Spurs through to the Europa League semi-finals.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Silvia: Haven't seen a performance like that since the Manchester City game! Tel and Udogie down the left were fantastic, as was Maddison before he went off, Romero leading from the back, Bergvall and Bentancur running midfield - all very proud of the guys.

    JS: After everything the supporters have been through this season, at last a performance that we can be proud of from our team. Amazing effort from every single player... and the manager. A semi-final to look forward to.

    Sam: Ange in. Give him a chance. Granted, we haven't played well in the league but we've had three good cup campaigns. The team clearly still plays for him and they clearly adapted their gameplan. We need a period of stability. Let's get behind the team.

    Alan: Fantastic result, brilliant performance. Where has this been all season? This is what is so frustrating with this team! Dropped "Angeball", played the situation and won very well. Let's see what happens in the next game before breaking out the champagne.

    Tim: A good display of what Spurs can achieve with a (mostly) fully fit team. It won't solve all the problems we have but will bring a badly needed morale boost to the squad. Will Ange get his "second season" trophy?

    Dave: Where did that performance come from? Rode our luck towards the end but a proper gutsy display. I still have no faith in Ange. Seventeen league defeats is not all down to injuries and bad luck. The players are capable. We need a manager who is too.

    William: On a night that was all about the result, Spurs gave us both a performance and result to be proud of. The spirit and resilience shown, particularly in the second half, bodes well for the coming rounds and a silver lining of our dismal league campaign is that Postecoglou can rest players to solely focusing on bringing the trophy back to N17!

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  10. 'Postecoglou lives to fight another day - but not out of the woods yet'published at 08:02 18 April

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    Ange Postecoglou, with his back against the wall, lives to fight another day.

    We will never know whether Tottenham would have relieved him of his duties had they gone out of the Europa League on Thursday - but he was certainly under huge pressure heading into a game that was probably the biggest of his reign so far.

    Victory buys the Australian some time - you can't see a scenario where Tottenham would sack him before the semi-final.

    But while it keeps the wolves from the door for now, he is not out of the woods.

    While Europa League success is a factor, it will not be the only consideration for Spurs when it comes to them deciding whether Postecoglou is head coach next season.

    Their Premier League form, which has be extremely poor, will be taken into account, as will Postecoglou's connection with the supporters, which has been mixed to say the least.

    With a win in Germany, Postecoglou has given himself a fighting chance, although this result alone is unlikely to be enough to keep his job safe in the longer term.

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  11. 🎧 Man Utd and Spurs through to Europa League semi-finalspublished at 08:02 18 April

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  12. 'I couldn't be prouder' - Postecogloupublished at 23:46 17 April

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    Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to TNT Sports: "You know what you are up against in an away leg. I couldn't be prouder of the lads. I think over two legs we deserved to go through.

    "The whole team worked awfully hard and that is what you have to do away from in Europe and especially away from home.

    "We were always a threat. Credit to the lads."

    On James Maddison winning the penalty but getting injured: "Courage personified. He has been working so hard for this team. Tonight he copped a whack which he is a bit sore with but I'm sure he will take that knowing we have gone through.

    "[I most liked the] togetherness of the lads. Fair to say there's been a bit of noise around the team but you wouldn't know it around the camp. Super proud of them.

    "Our fans have been through a tough time this year. We understand their disappointment but hopefully this gives them something to look forward to.

    "I am the same coach I was yesterday. My pleasure comes from seeing this group of players rewarded because they never lost belief. All the noise has been outside."

    On saying he always wins a trophy in his second season: "People like to mock and ridicule and diminish my achievements. I'll just keep doing what I do."

  13. 'We want to play in big games' - Solankepublished at 23:29 17 April

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    Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke, speaking to TNT Sports: "At home we were great, probably should have won it at home. We knew it would be difficult today. We got the job done."

    On the penalty and scoring: "It was always going to be a penalty, don't know why it took so long. It has been a few games without one so to get one in a game like this is great.

    "It has been something we have been looking forward to all season - being back in Europe. We always wanted to win it and we are a step closer now.

    "We haven't had the best of seasons in the Premier League but ultimately we want to win trophies and we have a good chance in this competition this year. Hopefully we can go on and win it.

    "Playing in semi-finals is what we dream of really, we want to play in big games."

  14. Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (1-2 agg): Did you know?published at 22:44 17 April

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    Tottenham have now won two of their past four quarter-final matches across major European competition - as many as across their prior 14 attempts between 1982 and 2013 (D6 L6).

    Meanwhile, among Englishmen, only James Tavernier in 2021-22 (seven goals, two assists) and Bobby Zamora in 2009-10 (six goals, two assists) have been involved in more goals in a single Europa League season than Dominic Solanke this season (three goals, four assists).

  15. Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (1-2 agg) - send us your thoughtspublished at 22:03 17 April

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  16. Follow Thursday's European games livepublished at 18:46 17 April

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    Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all involved in a busy evening of European football on Thursday and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

    All kick-off times 20:00 BST unless stated

    Europa League:

    • Athletic Bilbao v Rangers (agg 0-0)

    • Frankfurt v Tottenham (agg 1-1)

    • Lazio v Bodo/Glimt (agg 0-2)

    • Man Utd v Lyon (agg 2-2) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Conference League:

    • Fiorentina v Celje (17:45 BST - agg 2-1)

    • Jagiellonia v Real Betis (17:45 BST - agg 0-2)

    • Chelsea v Legia Warsaw (agg 3-0)

    • Rapid Vienna v Djurgarden (agg 1-0)

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  17. 'Don't change the way we play - that will just confuse the players even more'published at 13:42 17 April

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    We asked for your views on whether Spurs and Ange Postecoglou should prepare any differently for the make-or-break game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Nantha: We must play with confidence from the start. Be sensible and more assertive with the ball passing too.

    JS: If Tottenham have come this far, it is important to stick to his beliefs until the very end. As the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu's Art Of War says: "The best defence is a good offence." I want to see the best attacking football. Even so, the manager is afraid of loneliness. He is exposed to criticism from the media and fans, and forced to talk about his future, but since everything is uncertain, he cannot say it himself. At such times, all the Tottenham board of directors needs to do is back him. That alone gives the manager courage, and also becomes the driving force to do a good job. Why are they silent? If Tottenham and Ange end here, I think the board of directors, who remain silent, are also largely responsible, especially at such a psychologically tough time.

    Sebastian: Our manager has to go at the end of the season. He cannot play the correct way to challenge for anything in the Premier League. The chairman should have already decided who he will attempt to bring in for next season.

    Jon: I think the weaknesses for Spurs are obvious. They do not press or close down space for the opposition, making it far to easy to get passes into the box or shoot. If they can sort out this aspect they will improve massively, in my view. So much of our good attacking play was down the right via Dejan Kulusevski. We have missed him - his attitude and work-rate are usually excellent.

    Robert: What better prep for this important game than Arsenal beating Real Madrid? Surely that result is all the inspiration Spurs need for them to win the Europa League.

    Paul: Spurs only have one way to play. The Postecoglou way. That is lack of team organisational skills, team selection and tactical thought. So no don't change the way we play tonight - that will just confuse the players even more.

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