Gareth Bale
![Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013 Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/13/05/gareth-bale-tottenham-hotspur.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard nominated for both PFA awards
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale is in contention to win both the PFA player of the year and young player of the year awards.
Apr 19, 12:15
![QPR's Andros Townsend scores his side's second goal in their match against Sunderland on March 9, 2013 QPR's Andros Townsend scores his side's second goal in their match against Sunderland on March 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Swansea City preparing Andros Townsend bid?
A report claims that Swansea City are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend in the summer.
Apr 16, 13:39
![Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid target swoop for Gareth Bale, Andre Villas-Boas?
Real Madrid are planning a summer swoop for Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale and manager Andre Villas-Boas, according to a report.
Apr 14, 03:38
![Spurs attacker Gareth Bale opens the scoring against Arsenal on March 3, 2013 Spurs attacker Gareth Bale opens the scoring against Arsenal on March 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal fan 'banned for three years for throwing banana at Gareth Bale'
An Arsenal fan is reportedly given a three-year banning order and £250 fine for throwing a banana at Tottenham's Gareth Bale.
Apr 12, 14:10
![Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Everton on April 7, 2013 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Everton on April 7, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Basel vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Europa League quarter-final second leg between Basel and Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 9, 13:54
![Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Arsenal helped by belief'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas admits that Arsenal's belief makes them strong rivals in the fight for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Apr 7, 22:58
![Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Everton on April 7, 2013 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Everton on April 7, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Everton
Sports Mole brings you match analysis from Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 draw with Everton.
Apr 7, 16:46
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Key players out for Tottenham Hotspur, Everton
The likes of Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Marouane Fellaini are all missing from Tottenham Hotspur against Everton.
Apr 7, 13:21
![Gylfi Sigurdsson Gylfi Sigurdsson](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Gylfi Sigurdsson, Lewis Holtby can cover for Gareth Bale'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas places confidence in fringe players Gylfi Sigurdsson and Lewis Holtby to step up in Gareth Bale's absence.
Apr 7, 10:27
![Steven Gerrard and Gareth Bale battle for the ball on November 28, 2012 Steven Gerrard and Gareth Bale battle for the ball on November 28, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barry Horne "relieved" at Gareth Bale's absence
Barry Horne says that he is "relieved" to see Gareth Bale out of action for Tottenham Hotspur against Everton on Sunday.
Apr 6, 22:03
![Spurs attacker Gareth Bale opens the scoring against Arsenal on March 3, 2013 Spurs attacker Gareth Bale opens the scoring against Arsenal on March 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Ginola warns Tottenham Hotspur over Gareth Bale
Former Tottenham Hotspur winger David Ginola urges the club to "break the bank" to keep Gareth Bale at White Hart Lane this summer.
Apr 6, 14:30
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Mabbutt: 'Tottenham Hotspur can cope with injuries'
Gary Mabbutt says that Tottenham Hotspur can cope without Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon.
Apr 6, 04:18
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Glenn Hoddle urges Gareth Bale stay
Glenn Hoddle advises Gareth Bale to forget about leaving Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.
Apr 6, 01:54
![A frustrated Gareth Bale A frustrated Gareth Bale](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale sidelined for two weeks with ankle injury
Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Gareth Bale will be out of action for the next two weeks with an ankle injury.
Apr 5, 17:09
![Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 10, 2013 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton
Two Champions League hopefuls Tottenham Hotspur and Everton clash on Sunday in the Premier League.
Apr 5, 12:54
![Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012 Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Clive Allen expects Tottenham Hotspur to struggle without Gareth Bale
Clive Allen believes that Tottenham Hotspur will struggle to find the back of the net without Gareth Bale and Jermain Defoe.
Apr 5, 11:33
![Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Tottenham Hotspur have strength in depth'
Andre Villas-Boas says that Tottenham Hotspur can cope without the injured Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and William Gallas.
Apr 5, 06:48
![Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas hopeful over Gareth Bale injury
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas claims that Gareth Bale's ankle injury is "not as bad as it could have been".
Apr 4, 23:24
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale stretchered off for Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale suffers a serious-looking ankle injury in Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League draw with Basel at White Hart Lane.
Apr 4, 22:13
![Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates his goal for Spurs against Basel on April 4, 2013 Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates his goal for Spurs against Basel on April 4, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur claim draw against Basel
Tottenham Hotspur come from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against Basel at White Hart Lane.
Apr 4, 21:58
![Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Basel - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of tonight's Europa League quarter-final first leg between Tottenham Hotspur and Basel.
Apr 4, 19:00
![Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013 Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neville Southall: 'Gareth Bale should stay at Tottenham Hotspur'
Former Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall believes that Gareth Bale should remain at Tottenham Hotspur for the foreseeable future.
Apr 4, 08:58
![Darron Gibson Darron Gibson](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Darron Gibson wary of Tottenham Hotspur threat
Everton's Darron Gibson dismisses the notion that Tottenham Hotspur are a one-man team.
Apr 3, 22:16
![Zinedine Zidane Zinedine Zidane](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Zinedine Zidane: 'Gareth Bale not far off Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's level'
France legend says that Gareth Bale is not far off the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Apr 3, 03:27
![Then Newcastle forward Michael Owen, during a game with Chelsea on April 4, 2009 Then Newcastle forward Michael Owen, during a game with Chelsea on April 4, 2009](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Owen picks team of the year
Former England centre-forward Michael Owen confirms who he has selected in his team of the season.
Apr 2, 15:42
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Zinedine Zidane: 'Unique Gareth Bale has been most impressive player'
Zinedine Zidane says that Gareth Bale has been more impressive than players within the Champions League this season.
Apr 2, 09:33
![Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012 Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scott Parker sees Swansea City win as crucial
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker thinks that Saturday's win at Swansea City was vital to their hopes of finishing in the top four.
Apr 2, 04:26
![Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013 Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale proud of team spirit at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale thinks that team spirit will make the difference and keep his side fighting on two fronts this season.
Apr 2, 03:50
![Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013 Liverpool striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his first goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamie Redknapp: 'If Luis Suarez misses out on award, it will be a travesty'
Jamie Redknapp believes that it would be a "travesty" if Liverpool striker Luis Suarez isn't crowned Player of the Year.
Apr 1, 10:34
![Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013 Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale: Swansea City win was "massive"
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale says his side's win over Swansea City was a "massive" result for them.
Apr 1, 05:52
![Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ron Vlaar reveals Robin van Persie vote for Player of the Year
Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar says that he will vote for Robin van Persie for the Player of the Year award.
Mar 31, 07:43
![Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas hails "world-class" Gareth Bale
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas hails Gareth Bale as "world class" after another headline-grabbing performance by the Welsh winger.
Mar 30, 18:41
![Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup during the match against Spurs on March 30, 2013 Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup during the match against Spurs on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup "disappointed" with defeat
Michael Laudrup admits that he is "disappointed" with Swansea City's failure to beat Tottenham Hotspur at the Liberty Stadium.
Mar 30, 18:07
![Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013 Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Swansea City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses Tottenham's Premier League win over Swansea City, which came courtesy of goals from Gareth Bale and Jan Vertonghen.
Mar 30, 17:53
![Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas: "It was very important to bounce back"
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas believes that it was important for his side to respond following back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.
Mar 30, 17:20
![Jan Vertonghen is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Swansea on March 30, 2013 Jan Vertonghen is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Swansea on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur survive late Swansea City scare
First-half goals from Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale prove enough for Tottenham Hotspur to win 2-1 at Swansea City.
Mar 30, 16:56
![Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013 Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur dominating Swansea City
Goals from Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale put Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 up at the break against Swansea City.
Mar 30, 15:51
![Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013 Gareth Bale is congratulated by team mate Jan Vertonghen after scoring his team's second against Swansea on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Read how Spurs moved above Chelsea into third with a narrow victory over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute live text.
Mar 30, 14:10
![Swansea players Nathan Dyer and Jonathan de Guzman discuss who is to take the penalty after one is awarded in the game with Bradford on February 24, 2013 Swansea players Nathan Dyer and Jonathan de Guzman discuss who is to take the penalty after one is awarded in the game with Bradford on February 24, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nathan Dyer urges Swansea City not to solely focus on Gareth Bale
Nathan Dyer urges Swansea City to focus on the whole of Tottenham's team tomorrow, not just Gareth Bale.
Mar 29, 11:49
![Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the FA cup third round replay against Arsenal on January 16, 2013 Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the FA cup third round replay against Arsenal on January 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Swansea City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's Premier League clash between Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 28, 17:50