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  1. 'Mistakes happen, but they've all happened on the same day'published at 16:38 BST 13 April

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    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaking to Sky Sports after the defeat to Wolves: "It's a funny old game, the performance wasn't too bad but the goals we conceded made it difficult for us. I thought we were in the game and controlled it well, but we conceded really poor goals."

    Are nerves to blame?

    "It's the first time I've seen it. It's not creeping in, it just happened today."

    Did you speak to Guglielmo Vicario at half-time after his mistake?

    "No, Vic has been outstanding for us. Mistakes happen, but they've happened all on the same day for us.

    "They're clearly not happy and they shouldn't be. I'm not happy and the players aren't happy."

  2. Did you know?published at 16:21 BST 13 April

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    Only the current bottom three clubs – Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich have lost more Premier League games than Tottenham (17) this season, while it's the most defeats they have suffered in a league campaign since 2003-04 (19, finishing 14th).

  3. Follow Sunday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:05 BST 13 April

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    Four matches make up Sunday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

    • Chelsea v Ipswich

    • Liverpool v West Ham

    • Wolves v Tottenham

    • Newcastle United v Manchester United (16:30)

    All kick-off times 14:00 BST unless stated

    Follow all of the action and reaction here

  4. Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Tottenhampublished at 11:03 BST 13 April

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    Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has got his big players back from injury but he will have his eye on the Europa League and getting past Eintracht Frankfurt, so will he rest people here?

    I have been really impressed with Wolves under Vitor Pereira, especially defensively.

    When Gary O'Neil was sacked in December, they had shipped 40 goals in their first 16 league games but, under Pereira, they have only conceded another 19 in 15 matches.

    Wolves have won their past three games to move 12 points clear of the relegation zone and I am expecting them to make it four wins in a row here, with another clean sheet.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-0

    Read the full predictions and have your say

  5. Semi-automated offsides a 'step in right direction' but take 'with a pinch of salt'published at 11:07 BST 12 April

    Nedum Onuoha, BBC Sport columnist
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    There are lots of different perspectives in terms of how you watch a game of football, and I think for the majority of time the people in the stadium get the best atmosphere, but the worst views of how a game has actually gone.

    You don't really get the chance to see multiple replays and have discussions about things, because you just get caught up in the moment.

    With the incoming semi automated offsides, they did promise it earlier in the season - but I think the caveat was they're only going to do it when it's ready.

    It is a positive that they didn't do it when it wasn't ready.

    One upside to to the new technology is some of the arguments disappear. Previously you could say 'but it looks like it's this to me' or 'it looks like it's that to me'. When it is presented now, there aren't many people that will then be looking at the animation, going back to the video, and then going down a proper conspiracy rabbit hole.

    So, it ends more arguments, not all arguments, but more arguments.

    I think people, as a consequence, will be more accepting of it.

    But, I still do believe that there's things for people to understand, because it can't be used in every situation. There are certain decisions which can still be a little bit more complex, and there's certain times where human intervention will still need to be brought in.

    I wouldn't say it's as clear as, say, goal line technology, but it's a step in the direction to where most people feel more comfortable accepting the outcome and the speed of it as well will be encouraged.

    It's not to say that it's going to be instant. If you believe this is going to be perfect, and always extremely fast, ask yourself, why do you think that?

    Unless somebody has told you that from PGMOL, then take it with a pinch of salt and you see how it goes.

    I think it's something that many people have seen before so hopefully there will be fewer arguments.

    But, because it's football, there'll always be something to argue about the end of the day.

  6. Postecoglou on club 'leak', Son's importance and rotation for Wolvespublished at 14:39 BST 11 April

    Katie Stafford
    BBC Sport journalist

    Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Wolves (kick-off 14:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Postecoglou said "there is no doubt we've got a leak inside the club" following the release of team news before Thursday's Europa League draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt. He added: "Someone continues to leak out information and they have all year."

    • More from Postecoglou on the leak: "I don't know why as it just makes our job even more difficult. We've narrowed it down. I've got a fair idea where it's coming from. We will deal with it. You'd like to think that everyone within our camp is working with us rather than against us."

    • He said there are no new injury concerns but hinted he will rotate his squad against Wolves: "It was a big physical toll last night. It's a big game [on Sunday] and a big performance is needed so having some fresh legs will help that. Fair to make some changes."

    • On opponents Wolves: "They are a good side and they have stabilised in recent weeks. It was a bit dicey for them when Vitor Pereira took over but they have some real talent in that team. It will be a good challenge for us."

    • He said he expects another "tight" game in the second leg against Frankfurt but it is important to "take the positives out of Thursday into next week".

    • On the importance of Son Heung-min, following some recent criticism of his performances: "He's a huge influence for us on and off the pitch. He's working hard for the team. Last night he played his part in creating a lot of opportunities. Our front three were really disciplined. He is hugely important to the club and what we are doing at the club."

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  7. Venkatesham appointed as Spurs CEOpublished at 14:35 BST 11 April

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    Tottenham have appointed Vinai Venkatesham as chief executive officer, a club statement has confirmed.

    Venkatesham, who was previously CEO at neighbours Arsenal, will begin work with Tottenham in the summer.

    Venkatesham said: "After taking some time to recharge and evaluate my options, I believe this is an exceptional opportunity to work with Daniel [Levy], the board and all of the staff to take the club forward."

    Levy said: "I have known Vinai for many years, having worked together in the Premier League and the ECA [European Club Association]. I am personally delighted that he has agreed to join our board as we build for success."

  8. 'Age affects us all' - fans' verdict on Son's formpublished at 12:07 BST 11 April

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    We asked for your views on captain Son Heung-min's recent form for Tottenham Hotspur.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Sean: Personally, I think that Son's problem is that he is 32, not far from 33 and he's in a physical decline. It was going to come sooner rather than later and us Spurs fans need to accept that he can't play every three or four days. He needs a full week's rest, and I think he is lacking confidence.

    Richard: I would take the captaincy away from Son and give it to Romero (they took the captaincy away from Ian Botham in the 1981 Ashes and the rest is history). Let him express himself freely.

    Len: Shame about Son but age affects us all. No longer the brilliant player he was, for the sake of the team he must be dropped.

    Charlie: I think as Son is getting older, his speed decreasing is really affecting his game and I think we need to hire someone who can help him with impacting the game without speed.

    Rory: Son has been a brilliant player for the club and still shows it in rarer flashes of brilliance. But he needs to start being an impact sub. Coming on after an hour, against tired defenders, will enable him to impact the game better. Starting with Tel or Odobert and their pace will tire defenders out.

  9. Tottenham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:45 BST 11 April

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    Following Tottenham's 1-1 draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League quarter-final first leg, we asked you to have your say on the match.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Normski: Under another manager who is not a one trick pony, this would have been a win. The players on the pitch are good enough to grace any Premier League team. There is something not right in the dressing room and the players are not inspired.

    Oscar: A much better, more inspired performance. Why can't we get that in the Premier League? Has to do with the mentality. Really should have won the game but we'll definitely take the draw and go fight in Frankfurt.

    Daniel: A disappointing result, but not due to the performance. We were the better side and hitting the bar twice and having a last minute winner saved is gutting. We're still in the tie and will need something special in Germany.

    Sunny: Leggy and lacklustre for too much of the game. Put the effort in towards the end but too little too late. Frankfurt were far too comfortable for large portions of the match.

    David: Too slow going forward. The game was there for the taking. Son offers nothing anymore and needs to stop being first choice.

    Alex: A decent performance. Probably deserved the win but lacked a cutting edge just when it mattered. Some poor decisions from the officials robbed us of some opportunities, but there's hope for the second leg. And as we know with Spurs... It's the hope that kills us!

    What do you think about Son's future given the criticism? Tell us about his role in more detail here

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  10. 'Son no longer seems to be indispensable to Spurs'published at 08:35 BST 11 April

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport football news reporter, at Tottenham Hotspur stadium

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    It was not long ago that substituting forward Son Heung-min while chasing a winner was unthinkable for Tottenham.

    However, in the 87th minute against Eintracht Frankfurt, a match the club's own announcer called the "most important game of the season", the South Korea international was taken off for teenage forward Mathys Tel.

    The decision by manager Ange Postecoglou was entirely justified as the 32-year-old struggled to impact the game.

    From the eye test this season, Son is simply not looking as quick or as sharp as before, therefore, is unable to make runs in behind defences or shift the ball half a yard to score.

    Eintracht forward Hugo Ekitike did a Son-like run and shot to open the scoring in the sixth minute before Pedro Porro equalised in the 26th minute.

    But Spurs could not get the goal they deserved and Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmoller admitted to being a bit "lucky" after the match, adding: "We had their wingers mostly under control."

    Postecoglou felt the substitutes made a good impact.

    There is no doubt that Son is a Spurs legend as he made his 67th appearance to match Harry Kane at the top of the charts in appearances for the club in Europe.

    Yet, unlike Kane, his impact is waning as his speed deserts him.

    It is now just one goal in his past 17 games, which was a penalty at home to Bournemouth, and Son no longer seems to be indispensable to Spurs.

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  11. Return leg will 'come down to moments' - Postecogloupublished at 23:00 BST 10 April

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    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, speaking to TNT Sports: "I can't ask any more of the lads. It was disappointing to concede the way we did, fair strike to the lad [Hugo Ekitike].

    "Even before that I thought we were well in control of the game. I thought it would bare fruit in the second half and it did in every aspect but goals."

    On the first goal: "Dom's [Solanke] done awfully well to hold it up, [James] Madders is really good in the box, you try and get him in those areas and then it's about attacking the near post.

    "It's a great finish to be fair to him [Pedro Porro].

    "For us, the biggest blow we had was conceding so early. That kind of played into their hands, I always felt we'd finish the game strong.

    "On any other night we go away with a comfortable victory. We have to go there and we knew it would get decided in the second tie. If we repeat that performance we give ourselves a chance.

    "I don't expect the second game to be to open, it'll be cagey affair and it'll come down to moments.

    "The second leg is going to be tight for sure, it might even go to extra-time, we're going to need all the lads ready to go. The good thing is we have most of them back and healthy which is important."

  12. Tottenham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Spurs rue missed chancespublished at 22:41 BST 10 April

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport journalist

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    This was very easily one of Tottenham's best performances for some time, but Ange Postecoglou's side will come away disappointed.

    After conceding an early opener, Spurs recovered and took charge for the rest of the game - limiting Eintracht Frankfurt to zero shots on target in the second half.

    It was the most unlikely of finishes from Pedro Porro that claimed the equaliser, with the Spanish right-back sweeping home a silky backheel flick.

    Tottenham's more conventional shots at goal proved to be in vain.

    Son Heung-min and James Maddison's curling strikes from close range were superbly stopped by Kaua Santos, who also prevented Micky van de Ven from heading home an injury-time winner with a brilliant fingertip save.

    And it was the woodwork that denied Lucas Bergvall's 20-yard effort and Rodrigo Bentancur's header in the space of two minutes.

    Each and every chance went missing for Spurs, who will be well aware that Eintracht have the upper hand with their hostile home crowd behind them for the second leg in Frankfurt.

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  13. Tottenham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Did you know?published at 22:29 BST 10 April

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    Tottenham Hotspur have progressed from just one of their 10 two-legged ties in major European competition in which they failed to win the first leg when at home (vs Ajax in the 2018-19 Champions League semi-final).

  14. Tottenham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt - send us your thoughtspublished at 21:53 BST 10 April

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    Were you at the game or following from elsewhere?

    Have your say on Tottenham's performance

    Come back to this page on Friday to find a selection of your replies

  15. Gossip: Tottenham receive promising Branthwaite updatepublished at 08:00 BST 10 April

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    Everton are expecting to lose 22-year-old centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, with Tottenham and Manchester United keen. (Sun), external

    Chelsea are leading the race to sign 19-year-old Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, ahead of Tottenham, Arsenal, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Manchester United. (Caught Offside), external

    Want more transfer news? Read Thursday's full gossip column

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