It has been a memorable year for Tottenham fans and many believe 2006 will be even better. PETER SHERLOCK looks back at the highs and lows of 2005

January
Sporting director Frank Arnesen looked to bolster Spurs' prospects of a Uefa Cup spot by bringing in several players during the January transfer window.

Egyptian striker Mido arrived on an 18-month loan deal from Roma, while Andy Reid and Michael Dawson were bought from Nottingham Forest for a combined £8 million fee.

"It's been my dream to play in the Premiership," said centre-back Dawson. "I can't wait to pull the shirt on and do well."

Meanwhile, club captain Jamie Redknapp ended his two-and-a-half year spell with the club when he became his dad Harry's first signing at relegation-threatened Southampton.

The month will also stick firmly in the minds of Spurs' fans for one painful reason. They were robbed of tasting their first victory at Old Trafford in 16 years. Drawing 0-0 with seconds to go, midfielder Pedro Mendes sent a 60-yard lob over the head of Roy Carroll. The back-pedalling Manchester United keeper scooped the ball back into play after it clearly crossed the line, but the goal was not given.

February
Two goals from Jermain Defoe set up a 3-1 victory against West Brom in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The fifth-round tie against Nottingham Forest ended in a 1-1 draw, but goals from Noe Pamarot, Robbie Keane and Mido secured a 3-0 win in the replay at the City Ground.

March/April/May
Spurs were bitterly disappointed to exit the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage, losing 1-0 to Newcastle at St James' Park. Patrick Kluivert's goal after five minutes proved to be the Magpies' only noteworthy shot on goal.

Martin Jol defended his young side after a 1-0 defeat against Middlesbrough at the Riverside dealt the club's European ambitions a huge blow.

He said: "We are one of the younger sides in the Premiership and it showed today."

Spurs eventually finished the season in ninth place, three points off a Uefa Cup spot.

June/July
The club were dealt a huge blow when sporting director Frank Arnesen expressed a desire to move to Chelsea after they made an illegal approach to sign him as head scout.

He was suspended by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and the two clubs eventually reached a compensation package, reportedly worth around £8m.

Jol said he was disappointed. "It makes us all determined to secure European football for our club and supporters through strong performances next season," he said.

Lee Young-Pyo, Paul Staltieri and Jermaine Jenas, who would all become regular first-team players, arrived during a busy summer. Promising Leeds United youngster Aaron Lennon also arrived at White Hart Lane.

The summer also saw Timothee Atouba, Erik Edman, Simon Davies and Fredi Kanoute leave the club, with Tom Huddlestone and Johnnie Jackson departing on loan.

But it was Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids' arrival, just before the start of the season, that lit the imagination of Spurs' fans and represented a massive coup for the club.

Jol said: "This is a player who went to Barcelona when they were middle of the league and took them close to winning the title."

August
Spurs kicked off the season with victories away at Portsmouth and at home to Middlesbrough, followed by a draw against Blackburn. However, early season optimism was tempered by a 2-0 defeat to champions Chelsea.

September
The month brought two draws against Liverpool and Aston Villa, and a victory against Fulham, but it was an embarrassing display against Grimsby Town in the Carling Cup that brought stinging criticism from Jol.

A full-strength Spurs side were dumped out of the competition thanks to a last-minute goal by Mariners' striker Jean-Paul Kamudimba.

October
Spurs bounced back with two victories against Charlton and Everton. A creditable draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford sparked a frenzy of interest in the north London derby at the end of the month.

Tottenham went into the match as favourites, but a spirited second-half display from Arsenal denied Jol's side victory in the 1-1 draw.

November
Confidence was high going into November's match against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium, but a first-half Kevin Nolan goal sent Spurs home empty-handed.

Following the international break, Tottenham picked up a point at home to West Ham, which was followed by an impressive 2-1 victory at high-flying Wigan.

December
Victories against struggling Sunderland and Portsmouth kept Spurs in fourth place in the Premiership as they approached the busy Christmas period. These games were followed by a thrilling 3-3 draw at Middlesbrough and a Boxing Day victory at home to Birmingham City.