Greece 1 Russia 0: Champions of 2004 produce another shock to ease the national gloom

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<p><strong>Vyacheslav Malafeev:</strong></p><p>  Dealt smartly with early Czech efforts, came off his line well and handleded confortably. Powerless to prevent Pilar’s goal.<strong> 6</strong></p>

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Man-for-man marking from the Euro 2012 match at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw

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Pavel Pogrebnyak scoring for Fulham at QPR

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Fulham striker Pavel Pogrebnyak insists he is only concerned about the present and not what will happen at the end of the season.

<b>Roman Pavlyuchenko</b><br/>
The Tottenham forward turned heads when he won a seat on a regional council in Stavropol krai, in south west Russia. Pavlyuchenko was one of six listed candidates for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party and was elected when his party received 66 per cent of the vote. Due to his Spurs duties Pavlyuchenko does not attend council meetings, but offers advice on the development possibilities for exercise and sport.

Roman Pavlyuchenko completes move to Lokomotiv Moscow

Roman Pavlyuchenko has completed his transfer from Tottenham to Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian club have confirmed.

Ryan Nelson

Tottenham remain hopeful of Ryan Nelsen transfer

Tottenham were today hoping to complete the signing of Ryan Nelsen after the transfer deadline following the defender's release by Blackburn.

Ledley King – Tottenham Hotspur
It has been rumoured that the injury-ridden Spurs defender will be offered a one year extension to his contract within the coming months, with King stating that he believes he can play on for another year at least. Otherwise, prizing the 31-year-old away from White Hart Lane would be a gamble for most clubs, although his performances have remained high on the occasions that he has appeared.

Tottenham 'in with a chance' for Premier League title says Ledley King

Tottenham captain Ledley King maintains no-one is getting carried away with talk of a title challenge at White Hart Lane.

Ledley King went to the 2010 World Cup but pulled out through injury

Tottenham hit with Ledley King injury news

Tottenham's injury worries deepened ahead of Wednesday's crucial game against Everton with the news that Ledley King is facing yet another spell on the sidelines due to a suspected hamstring tear.

Gareth Bale: Qualifying for the Champions League will help Spurs hold on to the Welshman

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale struggling with ankle injury

Tottenham may have to do without Gareth Bale for Thursday's crunch clash against Chelsea after manager Harry Redknapp revealed the pacy winger is struggling with an ankle injury.

Tottenham's matchwinner Roman Pavlyuchenko gets into a tangle with Sunderland's Titus Bramble

Sullen Pavlyuchenko proves his worth

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Sunderland 0

Robbie Keane waits for news on LA Galaxy switch

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane is waiting to see whether his £3.5million move to the Los Angeles Galaxy has gone through this morning.

Robbie Keane accepts he will 'probably' leave Tottenham

Robbie Keane accepts he is "probably" entering his final days as a Tottenham player.

Roman Pavlyuchenko denies Russian switch rumours

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko insists there is no truth in reports linking him with a return to Russia with big-spending Anzhi Makhachkala.

Sunderland deny Asamoah Gyan is for sale

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn today moved to dismiss speculation that striker Asamoah Gyan has been offered for sale.

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