Thomas was signed from Spurs last year for £500,000, but has not been able to establish himself at Upton Park.

He was released from Spurs in April 2005 and signed for Aldershot Town until the end of the 2004-05 season.

Despite his form United accepted a £2,500 offer from Spurs in May 1936, a move which Barton rejected.

He moved from Spurs to join Bordeaux in March 1988.

Well over, but this has been a slack start from Spurs and Chelsea immediately look more interested in scoring some goals.

There was an edge of desperation from Spurs as the game drew to a close.

A visit from Spurs, and their wealth of attacking talent, looks as good a test as any.

Venables is pleading for a continuation of a court injunction preventing his removal from Spurs.

Terry Venables joined from Spurs at the beginning of the 1969-70 season.