I think it’s fair to say #THFC’s pre-season was an absolute disaster…❌
In hindsight, flying 30 hours to New Zealand and Australia just after the World Cup was horrific thinking.
I get that it’s good for the fans that live on the other side of the world, but it absolutely shouldn’t be at the cost of a slow start to the season. It’s so poor.
Next year’s tour must be much more thought through rather than just going where the money is…
Chelsea offered £117m for Rogers in an owner-to-owner deal.
Two days later, Aston Villa signed Garnacho from Chelsea on a four-year deal, with an obligation to buy set at £42.67m.
Villa added Nico Jackson today for £47.5m plus £17.5m in add-ons (£65m total).
That puts Villa's net take-home on Morgan Rogers at £9.33m, and that's before factoring in Boro's 20% sell-on clause. Off a £117m fee, that's £23.4m.
All that 'new market rate' nonsense we had to listen to. It's a mates' rate market in 2026; don't believe anything until you see the full shape of the transfer window.
@HotspurLane@jaydmharris Well, it's probably pretty accurate. Due to the stupid pre season tour on the other side of the world + late transfers + injuries the squad won't be match ready until mid to late September, with some players not fully back until after intl. break in October! 7th at best.
@RazaJourno Then how did Spurs go from mistake mediocrity to being a "top 6" side? Infrastructure. People just don't want to go through the 15-20 years of building to be able to spend. That's the problem.
Postecoglou’s Al-Nassr completed incredible 3-2 comeback against Papas’ Ettifaq.
Down to 10 men, trailing 2-0 & Ronaldo off at half-time.
Then scored 2 goals in 3 minutes to equalise before Mane won it in 90th!
Ange’s side remain flawless this season.