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Spurs’ Success Recognized at London Football Awards

By Alexander Balano

NORWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Harry Kane (3rd L) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road on February 2, 2016 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Harry Kane (3rd L) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road on February 2, 2016 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /
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London Goalkeeper of the Year

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14 : Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14 : Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA) /

Nominees: Adrián San Miguel del Castillo (West Ham), Petr Čech (Arsenal), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Heurelho Gomes (Watford)

2015 winner: Thibaut Courtois

Why Hugo Lloris Could Win:

Without Hugo Lloris making key saves, Spurs wouldn’t have been able to concede a league-low 19 goals in 25 matches, seeing as how the French international missed the season opener against Manchester United due to a fractured wrist.

Now one of the main reasons why Tottenham are second in the Premier League is because of the stellar play from the back four and Hugo Lloris at net — along with Spurs’ offense of course. But to concede 20 league goals in 26 games shows how far Spurs have come from last season’s defense where goals frequently came in.

An improved team overall, and the best defense in the Premier League (goalkeeping included) should see this award be Lloris’ hands down.

Why Hugo Lloris Won’t Win:

Petr Čech — Arsenal’s only major signing in two transfer windows this season — broke David James’ record of 169 Premier League clean sheets with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth on December 28, 2015. Not only is it a testament to just how good the Czech Republic international is, but the 33-year-old only needed 352 appearances to get the job done.

Čech’s clean sheet record aside, Lloris’ 19 goals conceded goes hand-in-hand with his backline’s play this season. Which isn’t bad, but at the same time the French shot stopper has had moments where he’s rarely called into action because Spurs’ opponents are getting dominated early and often.

It shouldn’t be a knock against Hugo Lloris, but if it is then it wouldn’t be surprising. What should be a win for Lloris could be a toss up with Petr Čech being a nominee.

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Previous Spurs players to be honored in the London Football Awards, or who have attended the event, are: Harry Kane (London Young Player of the Year 2015), Jimmy Greaves (Best Goal Scorer 2013), Pat Jennings OBE (Bert Trautmann Goalkeeper Award 2014), Ledley King (Club Legend 2014) and Gary Mabbutt (Willow Award 2013).

So it goes without saying, that Spurs have been well represented previously whether it’s award winners or just simply attending. And this year on March 3rd, that trend will continue with a potential sweep of all four awards that Spurs are nominated in.

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