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Former England goalkeeper David James training with Bournemouth

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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas

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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas

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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas admits Luka Modric could be sold

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Tottenham snatch signature of Hoffenheim midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson

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I am privileged to get the Spurs job, says Villas-Boas

Andre Villas-Boas, the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, said yesterday that he was "privileged" to have taken "one of the most exciting coaching positions" in England.

Andre Villas-Boas at Spurs Lodge yesterday

I am privileged to get Tottenham job, says new manager Andre Villas-Boas

Levy promises new signings after rapid Premier League return for Portuguese

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Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle believes his former club have taken a gamble by appointing Andre Villas-Boas.

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