183 goals conceded in 3 seasons isn’t even as bad as I thought. Some of the defending and defensive effort I’ve seen during that time felt like a sick joke
Spurs get two excellent new centre-backs essentially for £52million in the shape of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi. De Zerbi getting what he wants to reinforce a leaky defence that has conceded 183 goals in the Premier League alone in the past three seasons.
He’s an upgrade on Conor Gallagher and does not solve our deep lying playmaker issue. Still a good signing if Palhinha doesn’t stay and Sarr leaves. Tough on Bergvall too
🚨 More on Sandro Tonali and Spurs exclusive story.
#THFC believe Tonali’s open to joining and keen on the move, while talks with Newcastle will follow on price/package.
Tottenham want to go ahead strong and get it done as it’s a priority target wanted by De Zerbi.
🎥 https://t.co/QwgDs1mw5E
Try and play games against these AFCON teams you’ll find yourself on “top 10 greatest World Cup shocks” if you’re not careful. Shout out Cape Verde, job done
Genuinely don’t understand how Igor Thiago got picked over a known quantity for his country in Richarlison. Absolutely nowhere near up to stuff.
(He’ll probably score now)
Trillionaire and look how he decides to spend his time, money and influence. Absolute loser but what does he care? He’s a trillionaire.
He’s played the system politicians around the world have defended and supported. This is no good for humanity
We’re about to sell Europe’s best defensive prospect with 4 years left on his contract for £30m and buy a 25 year old in his final year for £50m
What a club
🚨 Luka Vuskovic has already reached a full verbal agreement with Brighton following very positive talks with Fabian Hürzeler and the club’s hierarchy [@Plettigoal]
✍️| Peter Charrington’s letter to #Tottenham fans:
Dear Supporters,
On Sunday, despite a season that gave you so little, you gave everything. A full stadium, full voice, full belief, until the final whistle. I have thought carefully about how to begin this letter, and in the end that moment said it better than I can. It is why we owe you honesty about where we have fallen short, and what we are committed to now.
Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs. The Lewis family stepped in and authorised a full reset. That decision was not taken lightly, and it came later than it should have. But what has been put in motion is real, and it marks a genuine break from what had come before.
As part of that process, we discovered some uncomfortable truths. The qualities that make Spurs distinct, our football, our ambition, the connection between the team and its supporters, had been allowed to fade. Football success had not been driving our decisions. We did not have the right expertise in key roles. We did not build squads good enough to compete in the most demanding league in the world. Two 17th place finishes in a row is not acceptable, and we will not dress it up as anything other than falling well short of what this Club expects.
Since September, we have restructured leadership across the Club, with a refreshed executive and football structure. Most of this team are already in post and others will arrive in the coming weeks. The Board are committed to this leadership group and will give them the stability and support they need to run this Club in the right way.
Roberto De Zerbi is signed as Men's Head Coach for five years, a reflection of our belief in his ability and our commitment to build back to where we need to be. He is passionate, committed and positive in everything he does, and represents the kind of football and ambition that Tottenham Hotspur should stand for.
Our commitments to you are clear:
• We will build a squad, led by Roberto as Head Coach, with the right blend of experience, youth and leadership to compete at the highest levels of Premier League and European football. • We will invest across multiple transfer windows to rebuild, balance and strengthen, with this summer representing an important first step in that work. • We will continue to modernise our football operation, with a significant focus on raising standards across medical and performance. • We will increase investment in the Academy to ensure that the pathway from youth football to the first team is one of the strongest in the country. • We will build on a strong season for Spurs Women by continuing to invest in a world-class women's team, led by Martin Ho.
Since becoming Chairman, I have realised that Spurs fans are built differently. I have seen it over and over again in the last nine months, across every generation, in every conversation. Even in the darkest of seasons, you showed up and carried this team. That loyalty is not something we take for granted. It is something we are determined to be worthy of.
There has been speculation about ownership and the future direction of the Club. Let us be direct. Tottenham Hotspur is not for sale. The Lewis family are wholly committed to this Club and to this rebuild. They will provide the stability and investment needed at every level to move us forward, and they see that as a long-term responsibility, not a short-term fix.
This season fell well short of what Tottenham Hotspur demands. We must be in the fight with the best teams in this league, every season, and we are rebuilding this Club with that standard in mind.
This Club lives in the hearts of everyone who has ever loved it. It has been carried through living rooms and stands, weekends and long journeys home.
We will get back to where we belong.
Peter Charrington