All week this was jocularly referred to as the 5-0 game. The impossible task. Escape from the anacondine death grip Real Madrid curled around Spurs in the Bernabeu would have constituted the greatest act of daring and heroism since Jack Sheppard busted out of Newgate wearing a big floaty dress and leg manacles... more
It has become customary among journalists fortunate enough to cover Spurs this season to bring an abacus to matches, merely to keep up with proceedings... more
Skipper urges team to quickly put last night’s success behind them and concentrate on domestic issues as they prepare to face Aston Villa on Saturday
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Ledley King confident Tottenham can handle whatever the best teams in Europe throw at them and make their first Champions League campaign one to remember... more
Tottenham manager wants his players to emulate Young Boys' amazing opening half hour in Berne if they are to reap the rewards Champions League football offers... more
The UK'S top taxman is in Switzerland to broker a historic deal which could see an end to Britain's biggest companies and wealthiest individuals secretly stashing cash in Liechtenstein... more
Doctors from a euthanasia clinic held secret talks at Heathrow airport with a London pensioner before helping him die last week, the Standard has learned... more
Portico Quartet are the surprise on this year's album of the year shortlist, and their vibrant sound could make them the winners in 10 days' time.... more
A trio of the quality of Evan Parker, Tim Berne, Django Bates could have stood alone, but the addition of drummer Mark Sanders and double-bassist John Edwards brought extra satisfaction. ... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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