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Wednesday morning Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for August 7, 2013

Daily Tottenham Hotspur links, today on Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Mormon basketball.

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Laurence Griffiths

Happy Wednesday Spursland! I'M ON A FLOAT.

And now the "news"

Bale Cannot Be Forced To Stay Says Club Director-The Guardian

Dude what the hell? You just sent me to the hardware store. Now what am I going to do with 25 feet of 1 inch chains and all these padlocks. No I didn't get a receipt for them, I assumed you would just draw petty cash when I got back.

Madrid Could Spend £200 Million On Bale In Transfer Fee And Wages-Telegraph

This is not surprising news to people who can do basic math. What is surprising is that according to this Spanish tax rates would seem to be 52% across the board. That is insane, no wonder those guys had a financial crisis. Who can new businesses be started with tax rates that high for everyone. it is called the progressive tax system get with it man. (Editor's note: If this thread gets into politics I will not be happy.)

Suarez Says Liverpool Breached His Contract, Will Go To The Premier League For Justice-SB Nation Soccer

Gee I wonder who is telling the truth here. Bitie McRacist-Diver or a Storied (yes storied) Football Club. And what's more proof this is stupid, Piers Morgan got all excited and tweeted about what a good thing this was for Arsenal. That is all the proof I need to know this isn't going anywhere.

EPL Season Preview: Crystal Palace-SB Nation Soccer

Much like the new boy/girlfriend of your significant other's best friend I am not going to interact with Crystal Palace if I can help it. You just know they are going to be gone soon in all likelihood, and you don't want to get emotionally attached.

Mormon Bros In Dress Clothes Dominate Pick Up Game-SB Nation

I guess it' easy to ball so hard when your bible has three testaments and not two.

Johnny Football Might Have Johnny Made (another) Huge Mistake-Good Bull Hunting

And we have another 2 years of this crap before he can go pro. HONEY, MAKE SOME POPCORN.