:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/5375327/137794984.jpg)
Happy Spursday, Suprsland! Of all the "Rainy Night in Stoke" references that have been made around this, and just about every other footballing blog, I feel that we have missed out on an opportunity to examine this from another point of view? Isn't there a distinct possibility that Stoke fans fear and loath the thought of a sunny day at the Lane? See, you aren't dreading this game so much now, are you?
And now the "news"
Spurs Buoyed By Muamba Progress- The Guardian
I'll take any sings of a return to mental normalcy in preparation for a big game. Spurs just may be the most mentally fragile squad in England and against a soul sucking squad like Stoke, strong mental state is a big plus.
An Update On The Ladies- TottenhamHotspur.com
How are Watford in a higher division of ANY type of football than Spurs? I can't be the only one to find this shocking, can I? I mean, they are Watford! Who is in a lower level than Watford? I'll tell you who, Dagenham And Redbridge is. Are we Dagenham and Redbridge? No, of course we aren't. Our foosball side should be at least three levels above them. I call on Dan Levy for immediate investment into our ladies side. We don't want to end up like Newcastle.
The Most Crap Transfer Rumor This Week- Sportal Austrailia
This week it's a Modric transfer with #Weneedastriker implications. Yeah it's getting to be that time of year and I am bringing it back.
Whats happening around SB Nation after the jump
VIDEO: Messi becomes Barca's All Time Scoring Leader With Insane Lob- SB Nation Soccer
He is 24. Just thought I give you some perspective on what little you have accomplished in your life. Are you a parent, someone who has brought life into this world? Doesn't matter because Messi has done more than you or your jackass kids ever will.
You Can (Probably) Take Brendan Rodgers Out Of Swansea, But You Sholdn't- SB Nation Soccer
Alternate titles include "I Wanted To Write Something That Will Make TheRoosevelts Fall In Love With A Manager" and "The David Chang Of Football."
MLS Power Rankings: Week 2- SB Nation Soccer
This week with Flogging Molly themed rankings, so you know, this (NSFW).