Spurs win The Peace Cup.

Spurs comprehensively beat Lyon, the French Champions and "Champions" League quarter finalists 3-1 today to lift the Peace Cup and further boost our transfer kitty by at least £1,000,000. An own goal plus two from Robbie Keane ensured we took the honors on the day.

Obviously we must not get carried away with the win - it is still pre-season and this was only a friendly however you look at it but both teams wanted to win and played strong sides.

Spurs were in almost total control throughout the first half. We attacked with pace throughout and used the full width of the pitch, something we have failed to do succssfullyy for years. The first goal saw Routledge use his pace to burst towards the box before slipping the ball out wide to Kelly. His cross was deflected into the Lyon Goal. It was 2-0 within a matter of minutes. Reid played a great ball down the left for Mido to chase who then crossed early. Keane stormed into the box to head home.

The game was dead and buried just before half time. A great early ball across from Mido saw Keane tap home. Job done.

Lyon were improved in the second half and we had to defend well which we generally did. Lyon were back in it when the ref decided that King had hand balled.

Overall Spurs were the better side against good opposition. Many players excelled today including Tainio in the first half. If Jol uses these performances to pick the starting eleven against Portsmouth then Keane will be way ahead of Defoe. Hee has had an excellent performances and has teamed up well with not only Mido but Kanoute as well.

Gardner looked composed and better than he has for a while and Reid had an excellent first half. Routledge was very quick but more often than not chose the wrong pass or cut back.

Nevertheless this is an excellent performance and sets us up very nicely for August 13th.

COYS!