Villas-Boas: we need to wait for someone to slip up
Tottenham are away at Stoke on Sunday. They have to win to stay in the chase for Europe. And finishing fourth, would help keep their star player Gareth Bale at White Hart Lane.
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UEFA yet to comment on abuse
UEFA have not yet commented on allegations of racist abuse in Italy, but a spokesperson has said the body would only be able to look in to the issue if it was mentioned in the match delegate's report, which is due to arrive today.
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Tottenham demand action after 'racist abuse'
UEFA is expected to decide today on whether Inter Milan will face action after racist abuse appeared to be directed at Tottenham players in last night's Europa League tie.
Spurs lost the last-16 second leg but progressed to the quarter-finals on away goals after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate.
However, the main talking point after the match revolves around the racist abuse directed at Tottenham players.
Monkey chants appeared to be aimed at several Spurs players, notably goalscorer Emmanuel Adebayor, while a fan was seen with an inflatable banana.
It is not the first time Spurs have had problems against Italian sides this season, with Lazio reprimanded for racist behaviour in both their Group J ties.
Inter have also recently been punished for racist abuse and manager Andre Villas-Boas expects governing body UEFA to act.
– Andre Villas-Boas, Tottenham manager"It was very, very easy to hear the chanting so I am sure that UEFA will act on it.
"It's difficult for Inter Milan because it is something that in some way has happened before.
"It doesn't mar the game but it is something that should have been avoided."
Spurs boss: 'Very easy to hear racist chanting'
Andre Villas-Boas expects UEFA to take action against Inter Milan after their supporters appeared to racially abuse Tottenham players on Thursday night.
"It's a very sensitive situation," Spurs manager Villas-Boas said of the chanting. "UEFA set out to act on that situation.
"It was very, very easy to hear the chanting so I am sure that UEFA will act on it.
"It's difficult for Inter Milan because it is something that in some way has happened before.
"It doesn't mar the game but it is something that should have been avoided."
Reports of racist chants at Spurs Europa League clash
It has been reported that Tottenham players were tonight subjected to racist chants by Inter Milan supporters, who were also seen waving an inflatable banana.
Spurs lost 4-1 after extra-time on the night but progressed to the Europa League quarter-finals on away goals after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate.
Monkey chants appeared to be aimed at several Tottenham players, notably goalscorer Emmanuel Adebayor, while a fan was seen with an inflatable banana.
Villas-Boas expects a tough encounter tonight
Tottenham play Lyon in the Europa League tonight and their manager Andre Villas-Boas is expecting a tough encounter at White Hart Lane.
It's the first leg of their tie in the last 32 stage of the competition, and Villas-Boas believes his team will be tested against an experienced French side.
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First press conference for AVB at Tottenham
Andre Villas-Boas will stage his first press conference since taking the reigns at Tottenham later.
The manager was appointed last week after being sacked by Chelsea in March.
Villas-Boas to be unveiled as Spurs boss
Andre Villas-Boas is expected to be unveiled as the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur manager today. The 34-year-old Portuguese coach has signed a three year deal. He'll be hoping to improve on a disappointing eight-month reign as Chelsea manager. He replaces Harry Redknapp, who was fired last month.
Tottenham statement
Tottenham have released a statement about new manger Andre Villas-Boas:
– Tottenham Hotspur websiteThe Club is delighted to announce that Andre Villas-Boas has joined as our new Head Coach on a 3 year contract.
Andre was previously at Porto and led them to an undefeated season in the league, winning four trophies and becoming the youngest manager ever to win a European title in the process, before joining Chelsea and extending his run to 39 games undefeated.
Commenting on the appointment, Chairman, Daniel Levy said: "He has an outstanding reputation for his technical knowledge of the game and for creating well-organised teams capable of playing football in an attractive and attacking style. "
Andre Villas-Boas takes over at Spurs
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