When The Year Has A 'One'

'It's lucky for Spurs when they year ends in one' sings Chas N Dave in their 1991 'classic'. But what about in a year with a one in it?

As the blue and white army embarks on the business end to the campaign, there are encouraging signs to say that this year could really be our year. For a start the draw for the semi's couldn't have been kinder. Throughout the season Spurs have been caught short with their trousers down against Wolves (twice - oh the pain), Stoke at home and away to Everton, and in each round against Leeds and Bolton, we either haven't taken our chances or just have not been at our best on the day, but after a masterclass of organisation against Fulham, I am hoping, I am praying, that we have scoring boots on next wednesday and capitalize on the brilliant prospect of beating Pompey in the semi's, who are going down quicker than a nymphomaniac miner.

However the flame of spirit has been ignited in Portsmouth during their FA Cup run, mich in the way both Gazza and our financial mess spurred (whoops i punned) us on last time we lifted the cup.

Another reason why this could be Tottenham's year is the form of three players who at the start of the season barely got a look in.

Gareth Bale, once the unlucky charm of the spurs team, has come a long way since the dark days of yesteryear. His skill going forward is exceptional and he is finally proving why we spent so much money on him when he was a teenager. His galloping runs down the left have taken many a fans breath away and his progression into our first choice left winger will hopefully come soon. David Bentley has also improved in similar terms, and during our worst patch of the season in January both came into the side after injurys to Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto and were promptly the best players in the side.

Then there is Super, Super Pav. 5 goals in 4 games has brought firmly back into the affections on Harry Redknapp, who was ignoring the fact that he is second only to Jermain Defoe in superb finishing skills at the Lane. His even tracking back, and with more games in the team, Redknapp's U-Turn will surely pay off.

A squad with such strength in depth is surely capable of doing great things, and even if we don't win the FA Cup or break the so-called 'Big Four' then our time will come if we just keep on building and stay patient then the good times will keep on coming at White Hart Lane. Victory over Fulham will cement our third competative visit to Wembley in 3 seasons. Victory is upon us. COYS.