A frustrated Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale bemused by diving criticsm
Spurs winger Gareth Bale insists that he does not dive despite picking up his third booking for simulation so far this season at Sunderland this afternoon.
Dec 29, 15:23
Jermain Defoe congratulates Aaron Lennon moments after scoring Tottenham's first goal against Liverpool on November 28, 2012
Match Analysis: Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Spurs at the Stadium of Light, where the visitors came from behind to claim victory.
Dec 29, 15:20
Aaron Lennon is congratulated by team mates after scoring the winning goal against Sunderland on December 29, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur produce second-half comeback
Spurs score twice early in the second half to edge Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in an entertaining match.
Dec 29, 14:39
John O'Shea
Half-Time Report: John O'Shea puts Sunderland ahead against Tottenham Hotspur
John O'Shea snatches a lead against the run of play for Sunderland at home to a shell-shocked Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 29, 13:35
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 16, 2012
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 29, 11:55
Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012
Report: Gareth Bale begins Real Madrid talks
Spurs winger Gareth Bale will join Real Madrid at some point in 2013, according to a report.
Dec 29, 10:56
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 9, 2012
Mid-season report: Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses Tottenham Hotspur's start to life under Andre Villas-Boas as they aim to bring back Champions League football to White Hart Lane.
Dec 28, 14:00
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Mid-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's opening half of the Premier League season.
Dec 28, 06:30
The Stadium of Light
Preview:Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 27, 13:54
Villa boss Paul Lambert gestures from the touchline in the game with Spurs on Boxing Day 2012
Paul Lambert 'not surprised' by Aston Villa defeat
Paul Lambert says he was not surprised by Aston Villa's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 27, 08:27
Spurs boss AVB stands in the dugout before the game with Aston Villa on Boxing Day 2012
Andre Villas-Boas: Tottenham Hotspur deserved big win'
Andre Villas-Boas says that Tottenham Hotspur fully deserved their win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
Dec 27, 06:43
Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale puts hat-trick ball on Christmas tree
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his first ever Premier League hat-trick by placing the match ball on top of his Christmas tree at home.
Dec 26, 23:33
Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Gareth Bale among world's best'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas claims that Gareth Bale is currently "up there" with the best players in world football.
Dec 26, 22:52
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole's selects its Premier League Team of the Week after a frantic start to the festive period.
Dec 26, 22:01
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks back over Tottenham Hotspur's 4-0 victory away at Aston Villa.
Dec 26, 19:31
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Gareth Bale hat-trick inspires Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale scores a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur hammer Aston Villa.
Dec 26, 19:23
Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Half-Time Report: Brad Guzan keeps Tottenham Hostpur at bay
Brad Guzan makes a number of saves to keep Tottenham Hotspur at bay in the first half at Villa Park.
Dec 26, 18:18
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park.
Dec 26, 17:00
Gareth Bale goes at Stoke's Ryan Shotton on December 22, 2012
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Spurs and Stoke, which ended in a goalless stalemate at White Hart Lane.
Dec 22, 17:50
Gareth Bale goes at Stoke's Ryan Shotton on December 22, 2012
Stoke City hold Spurs to stalemate
Stoke record yet another draw in the league as they hold Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
Dec 22, 16:53
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 9, 2012
Half-Time Report: Spurs and Stoke goalless at break
Neither Spurs or Stoke can find the opening goal in the first 45 minutes of their match this afternoon.
Dec 22, 15:53
A frustrated Gareth Bale
Team News: Gareth Bale returns for Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale returns from a hamstring injury in time to face Stoke this afternoon, while Michael Dawson and Steven Caulker also return.
Dec 22, 14:29
Gareth Bale goes at Stoke's Ryan Shotton on December 22, 2012
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage from White Hart Lane as Spurs host Stoke City in the first of their five festive fixtures.
Dec 22, 14:08
Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas: 'No way that Gareth Bale will be sold in January'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas insists that Gareth Bale will not be sold in the January transfer window.
Dec 20, 16:18
White Hart Lane
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Stoke City
Tottenham Hotspur play host to Stoke City with both sides on a good run of form.
Dec 20, 13:52
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Gareth Bale passed fit for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale recovers from a hamstring injury in time for Saturday's Premier League match with Stoke.
Dec 19, 18:30
Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012
Chris Coleman: 'Gareth Bale will continue to improve'
Wales manager Chris Coleman insists that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale can still improve as a player.
Dec 18, 07:35
William Gallas
William Gallas eager for injured players to return
William Gallas says that Tottenham Hotspur can reach a new level when a number of players return from injury.
Dec 17, 06:16
Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012
Team News: Gareth Bale absent for Tottenham Hotspur
A hamstring problem rules Gareth Bale out of Tottenham Hotspur's match against Swansea City at White Hart Lane.
Dec 16, 12:43
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams hopes that Gareth Bale is left out
Ashley Williams rates Gareth Bale as the best he's played with, but hopes the winger is left out when Swansea play Tottenham this afternoon.
Dec 16, 06:53
Gareth Bale scores for Spurs
Kyle Walker: 'Gareth Bale doesn't dive'
Kyle Walker says that Gareth Bale's pace causes referees to think that he dives.
Dec 15, 12:11
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Liverpool on November 25, 2012
Michael Laudrup warns Gareth Bale over Spain move
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup advises Gareth Bale to think carefully about joining Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Dec 15, 01:40
A frustrated Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale speaks to ref over diving claims
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale and manager Andre Villas-Boas consult referee Andre Marriner over why the Welshman continues to get booked for 'diving'.
Dec 14, 17:31
White Hart Lane
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City at White Hart Lane.
Dec 14, 15:18
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Real Madrid 'to launch £56.5m bid for Spurs' Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid will reportedly offer Tottenham Hotspur £56.5m for Gareth Bale in next month's winter window.
Dec 13, 10:52
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla wins a controversial penalty against West Brom on December 8, 2012
Alvin Martin demands diving bans
Alvin Martin says that divers should be handed bans in the Premier League.
Dec 11, 07:22
Andre Villas-Boas barks at his Spurs players on November 17, 2012
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur name attacking lineup
Tottenham Hotspur compensate for the absence of Gareth Bale by naming Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermaine Defoe in the side to face Everton.
Dec 9, 14:24
Everton manager David Moyes shouts out to his team in the match against Manchester City on December 1, 2012
Preview:Everton vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between top four contenders Everton and Tottenham.
Dec 7, 13:59
Tottenham Hotspur's Jermain Defoe is congratulated by team mate after scoring his team's third goal on December 6, 2012
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Panathinaikos
Sports Mole analyses Tottenham's 3-1 Europa League win over Panathinaikos at White Hart Lane, which guaranteed the Spurs qualification to the last 32 of the competition.
Dec 6, 23:00
Brad Friedel
Team News: Brad Friedel starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Brad Friedel makes his first start in five games for Tottenham in tonight's Europa League encounter with Panathinaikos at White Hart Lane.
Dec 6, 18:58
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