Sentences with word «lilywhites»

Even Manchester's footballing overlords must be wary of this maturing crop of Lilywhites.

The judging panel line - up consisted of Lee McQueen, winner of BBC's «The Apprentice» in 2008, Chris Paouros, Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites, Kevin Fitzgerald, Board Member of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters» Trust and Nick Harding, Deputy Manager at The Learning Zone, Wembley Stadium.

As much as the romantic in me would like to see Bale in lilywhite again, it simply isn't going to happen, nor does it make much practical sense.

The former lilywhite midfielder endured an interesting reign to say the least at Tottenham last season, his 59 % win ratio something that everyone is now fully aware off.

Nevertheless, this is a chance for players to show their worth to the team, and to show that they are good enough to play for the famous Lilywhites.

A rampant Lilywhites team exposed stand - in right back Eric Bailly as it finished Spurs 2 - 1 Man Utd in the last Premier League match at White Hart Lane.

The former Lilywhites stopper — who enjoyed dizzying highs and desperate lows during his time in north London — was at his best to thwart Ben Davies on several occasions, although he did bring back memories of his legendary fragility when he could have given away a penalty for a clumsy foul on Kane.

Instead, Mauricio Pochettino's young Lilywhites side — chasing their first English title since 1961 — fell apart against Chelsea, meaning that the Foxes clinched the title with two games to spare.

It shows how effective our youth system is and how much belief Pochettino has in our young players which is promising for a very bright and lilywhite future.

When I nursed my first at my uncle's lilywhite country club, I thought they would die, but everyone survived, and my cousins thanked me later.

Quickly denouncing Hoover's call for a «lilywhite party» as a betrayal of American ideals, they mounted an educational and political campaign that had a significant impact on blacks» party loyalties.

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For years, I watched on Sky Sports my heroes play for the famous Lilywhites.

Leeds United haven't started the season well under Uwe Rosler, with the Lilywhites collecting just one win from their opening seven Championship fixtures.

I think the Gunners are going to face court martial charge trial for the treasonable act they committed as they will be arraigned to face the Lilywhites on Sunday evening to defend themselves.

And only a victory over the Lilywhites by the Gunners will see them discharged and acquitted from their treasonable felony charge agaist Arsenal.

The 23 - year - old remains a crucial component of Mauricio Pochettino's plans in North London, and if the Lilywhites are realistic about establishing themselves as a regular Champions League side, they would be wise to extend Eriksen's contract and see off the attentions of the European giants.

Both of our main rivals have relatively easy looking games, with the Foxes at home to Norwich City (let's be having you Delia's mob) and our lilywhite rivals at home to Swansea City (let's see some fire from those Welsh dragons) you would have to say that Arsenal have a much tougher task.

Ex Leeds defender Charlie Taylor should line up for Burnley tonight as Sean Dyche's side take on the Lilywhites at Turf Moor, while there is an all south coast affair as Bournemouth face Brighton.

The Lilywhites then doubled their lead just eight minutes later, as a pass from South Korean international Heung - Min Son found the former Roma star, who slotted home to put the Premier League side firmly in the driving seat.

The Argentine coach dropped the England international for the Lilywhites» Europa League meeting with Anderlecht in midweek as a punitive measure.

Following the half - time whistle, fans took to Twitter to praise Lamela getting back amongst the goals for the Lilywhites.

Spurs» title aspirations were dented by the revelation that Jan Vertonghen could miss several months of action following an altercation with Crystal Palace forward Connor Wickham at the weekend, and in his absence, it remains to be seen whether Kevin Wimmer or Federico Fazio could be effective replacements and continue the Lilywhites» momentum.

The Gunners still have four games left to play and the away victory over Hull City has opened up an insurmountable gap of 12 points over the lilywhite neighbours as they only have three to play.

Son's 89th - minute strike — his first in 13 games and fourth for the Lilywhites in total — added to Erik Lamela's opener to mean that Odion Ighalo's seventh goal in six outings counted for nothing.

Manuel Pellegrini's side looked to put that defeat behind them when they travelled to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, but they were left stunned as the Lilywhites secured a remarkable 4 - 1 victory.

While Harry Kane scored a remarkable 25 goals in the Premier League last term, Dele Alli was the team's second highest scorer with 10, indicating that the Lilywhites were a little over-reliant on the England international.

The 23 - year - old has endured a miserable four years in N17, making less than 20 league appearances for the Lilywhites and spending three different spells out on loan.

But the Lilywhites surrendered their advantage as Alexis Sanchez earned the Gunners a crucial point which keeps them within three of Tottenham towards the top of the table.

The FA Cup tie between the two London rivals was dominated by Spurs during the opening 45 minutes, with the Lilywhites enjoying 60 percent of the possession and going close with a series of chances.

The England international has been in excellent form this season, having scored 25 goals in 36 league goals this season, helping the Lilywhites to the brink of a return to the Champions League.

Dele Alli opened the scoring in the 70th minute, before Toby Alderweireld and Erik Lamela wrapped up the triumph for the Lilywhites.

Leeds have enough about them defensively to keep Sunderland at bay and being away from home the Lilywhites would take a draw if offered it now.

Dele Alli was, absolutely, the difference between the Lilywhites and the Blues this evening, with the midfielder's two goals proving to be the difference between the two sides come full time.

Indeed, Mauricio Pochettino will likely be licking his lips at the prospect of offloading some of the considerable deadwood in the squad and financing his own makeover of the Lilywhites» options.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that the Lilywhites are on the lookout for a new striker, and he remains hopeful that he will sign another forward in January.

All four three corners will lift the Lilywhites in their spiritual home's final chapter, and shroud the Lane in a enduring glimmer of glory long after the last stand has been felled.

Mauricio Pochettino got his Lilywhites playing some vibrant stuff last term; bombing full - backs dovetailing with inside wingers, majestic playmakers leading lung - busting presses.

Spurs manager Pochettino is eager to bolster his squad before tonight's 11 pm transfer deadline, as the north London side prepare to return to the Champions League as reported by the Mirror, where both Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund await the Lilywhites.

The Lilywhites, also known as the Invincibles, returned to the Championship this season after gaining promotion through the League One play - offs, and will be happy with their current mid-table position.

For the Lilywhites boss it could be something of a baptism of fire as his side faces a Sheffield Utd side looking to get back to some sort of form and push for the playoffs

The Lilywhites already have a considerable roster of Belgian players, with Mousa Dembele, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Nacer Chadli all key members of the first team, and apparently see Witsel as a fine addition to their current options.

At 8/5 the Lilywhites simply have to be backed to notch up another away win and keep their place at the summit of the table.

Indeed, the trio of Spurs talents have all been pivotal in a magnificent campaign for the Lilywhites, who are in the midst of an unlikely title challenge.

Goals from Harry Kane, Heung Min - Son, Christian Eriksen and an own goal from Ryan Shawcross saw the Lilywhites move within a point of fourth placed Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification.

Since he's joined the club, Pochettino's turned Spurs» defence into one of the best in England, as since the start of the 2015/16 season, the Lilywhites have only conceded 66 goals in 84 league games.

We had the yellow wall and the lilywhites drawn with us in the initial stages.

That's right, Golden Balls was on a paltry # 400 - per - week for the Lilywhites, who he scored twice for in five games.

Townsend has become a peripheral figure at White Hart Lane this season, and hasn't featured for the Lilywhites since playing 33 minutes during Spurs» 2 - 1 defeat to Anderlecht in the Europa League on October 22.

Indeed, with Clinton N'Jie injured, and Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor having departed during the summer, the Lilywhites remain increasingly reliant on Harry Kane, who has bagged 12 goals in 22 Premier League outings so far this season — making him the joint - fifth highest scorer in the division.