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BBC News
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Very nice design' or 'mundane and brash'? Fans on new home shirt
We asked for your views on Tottenham's new home kit for the 2025-26 season. Here are some of your comments:Michael: Purest shirt in a while. Not sure about the grey, can't see the relevance. However, you need a unique detail to sell it. Looking forward to the other kits and seeing what ideas are coming this season. Hopefully not someone's pyjamas I don't like it. It reminds me of a training top. Not the worst we have had but not great!Dennis: I like the subtle change. It's a nice design but, unfortunately, at the price it is I will never be able to purchase one and nor will anyone else I know. Such a Looking at the new 2025-26 home kit... it's a thumbs down from Mundane and brash. AIA logo far too big and in an unattractive font. Lacks creativity and style. Very The new shirt is OK except for the red sponsor - never red! The club would sell so many more some shirts if the sponsor was navy blue. Surprised Daniel Levy hasn't worked this It's got the potential to be a truly stunning top but, yet again, it's ruined by the colour of the sponsorship, which not just the rivalry (we hate the Arsenal) but the mismatch of colours - red and purple on a lilywhite and blue top, is just a huge NO for Very nice design. It gives me chills by looking at it. Very easy to look at. Good work from Nike here.
The Australian
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Australian
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham future to be decided this week
One of Daniel Levy's closest advisers, Donna-Maria Cullen, has stepped down from the Tottenham Hotspur board as the club begins another summer of upheaval off the pitch. Cullen, who will leave Spurs after more than two decades working with the club, is expected to be the first of a string of significant changes made to the Tottenham hierarchy, with the new chief executive Vinai Venkatesham officially starting work this week. Venkatesham, who was previously at Arsenal for more than a decade, will help lead the shake-up of Tottenham's key positions, with the roles of Scott Munn, the chief football officer, and Johan Lange, the technical director, among those now coming under heavy scrutiny. Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, shakes hands with Ange Postecoglou. Picture:A decision on Ange Postecoglou's future as head coach, which is also in serious doubt, is expected to be made this week. Postecoglou did not hold any talks with Levy before going on holiday to Greece last week, after Tottenham lost 4-1 at home against Brighton & Hove Albion in their final game of the season, which meant they finished 17th in the Premier League. Levy, who attended the game against Brighton, was undecided on Postecoglou's future at that stage, after Tottenham's Europa League triumph and a joyous trophy parade had turbo-charged the Australian coach's case for staying. Thomas Frank (Brentford), Marco Silva (Fulham) and Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth) have all been discussed as possible successors, but there have been concerns raised around a lack of pedigree and experience. Brentford's Thomas Frank has been linked with the Tottenham job. Picture:In an interview with ABC's Australian Story, which aired last night (Monday), Postecoglou said: 'I have no doubt that for me the mission when I joined the football club was to win a trophy.' Postecoglou also referred to his speech to the fans during the trophy parade, when he said that season three is usually better than season two in the best television shows. 'I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment,' he said. 'I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know – don't settle for this. We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again.' Postecoglou is not the only one at Tottenham now waiting for clarity on his future. Venkatesham will take on some of the responsibilities previously performed by Levy and other board members at Spurs, and his arrival makes Munn's remit as chief football officer particularly unclear. Munn was appointed in 2023 and was involved in implementing changes to the Spurs medical staff last year, but the team's injury record was significantly worse this season. Both Munn's position and Lange's role as technical director would also be affected if Fabio Paratici, Tottenham's former managing director of football, returns to the club this summer. Paratici resigned from his role at Spurs in April 2023, just after Munn's arrival, but the 30-month ban he received after his former club Juventus were found guilty of false accounting ends in July. Paratici has continued to advise Levy on a consultancy basis and attended the win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. In theory, Lange could work below Paratici, as Steve Hitchen did as technical director when Paratici first joined Spurs in 2021, although Hitchen resigned less than a year later. Cullen, 62, joined the Tottenham board in 2006 after previously serving as an adviser to the club for 14 years. While her main role was as a communications and marketing specialist, she was a hugely influential figure at Spurs, after playing a key role in the new stadium project and becoming one of Levy's most trusted confidantes. In a statement, Cullen said: 'The club has been my life for the past three decades. It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home – amazing memories home and away. Ending this season with the Europa League trophy was a dream come true. 'The time is now right for me to gather more time for myself and my family, whom I thank for all their support over the years. 'I shall spend the coming months ensuring there is a smooth handover with my staff.' Levy said: 'Donna has made an immense contribution to the club, over an extensive period. Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible. 'While many may associate her primarily with marketing and communications, Donna's impact extends far beyond those areas. Notably, her leadership and political acumen at planning committees, was instrumental in the club being able to build one of the finest stadiums and training centres in the world. We wish her well.' – Tottenham coach Ryan Mason is set to land his first managerial role after agreeing to take over at West Bromwich Albion, according to reports.
New York Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer DealSheet: Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits
With reshuffling in the boardroom, and possibly in the dugout, it may be that transfers are not yet at the forefront of the minds of the power brokers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That will need to change soon, given that Tottenham's 2024-25 season ended not just with a first trophy in 17 years, but also a worst league campaign since their most recent relegation in 1977. This is a squad that clearly needs bolstering and, as head coach Ange Postecoglou has said himself, could also do with an injection of top-level experience. The Athletic looks ahead to what may happen in their corner of north London this summer… Johan Lange has overseen recruitment since becoming Tottenham's technical director in November 2023. He receives support from chief scout Rob Mackenzie and head of football insights and strategy Frederik Leth, with Postecoglou and chairman Daniel Levy providing their input when required. Lange's arrival prompted massive change within the recruitment department. Lots of long-serving scouts left as the club pivoted to a data-centric operation. Advertisement Over the last two years, they have been heavily focused on signing players under the age of 23. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is the prime example of their new approach. Not many Premier League observers had heard of the Czech Republic Under-21 international when he joined from Slavia Prague in January for €16million (£13.5m), but he immediately impressed on his debut against Liverpool in the first leg of a Carabao Cup semi-final. Kinsky is young (he turned 22 in March) and scored extremely well on their data metrics. Lange does not crave the limelight in the same way as Fabio Paratici, Tottenham's former managing director of football. The signing of Wilson Odobert last August exemplifies Lange's low-key style. That deal with Burnley was done swiftly and discreetly, with very little coverage in the media before it was officially announced by Spurs. The lack of depth in Tottenham's squad was brutally exposed last season as they struggled to deal with the demands of playing regularly in the Europa League, suffering a major injury crisis. The Champions League will be a significantly greater challenge come September, and they need quality reinforcements for it. Postecoglou explicitly mentioned this after their defeat to Brighton on the final day of the season, when he spoke about needing players 'who are going to be comfortable at that (Champions League) level, not players who are stepping up to that level.' Spurs desperately need a centre-forward capable of easing the pressure on £65million club-record signing Dominic Solanke. Backup striker Richarlison only made 15 appearances in 2024-25, for a grand total of 500 minutes, because of calf and hamstring injuries. Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are not perfect fits for the holding midfield role and both only have a year left on their contracts. Spurs need to consider whether it is worth keeping them or finding an upgrade. Brennan Johnson was their top scorer in the Premier League with 11 goals but can be guilty of fading in and out of games. Maybe the Wales international would benefit from added competition on the right wing. Dejan Kulusevski can provide cover for Johnson but his performances up until January made it clear he belongs in a central attacking midfield role. This is the multi-million pound question. At the time of writing, there is still a lack of clarity over Postecoglou's future. Everybody is in a state of limbo as we wait to see what will happen to the man who guided Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years. If winning that Europa League final helps keep Postecoglou in the job, then expect him to focus on recruiting experience for his third Tottenham season. Advertisement Spurs over-relied on a core group of young players in the campaign just ended, including Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray, who will need more help in the future. If Levy decides to sack Postecoglou, his replacement will surely want signings who suit his preferred style of play. It is not an ideal situation to have this much uncertainty heading into a transfer window. Prospective targets will wait to see what happens with Postecoglou before deciding whether they want to join Spurs or not, and that might open the door for other teams to make a move. Spurs enquired about signing Yoane Wissa in January but Brentford made it clear they would not sell the DR Congo international forward in the middle of a season. Wissa, who finished the campaign with 19 goals in 35 appearances, has one year left on his contract, though Brentford have the option to extend it by an extra 12 months. He would be a shrewd signing as he is capable of playing in multiple positions across the front line but the size of the transfer fee and then his required salary might be off-putting as he turns 29 in September. A big decision needs to be made about their two defensive midfielders. Bentancur performed better last season, which might mean it is time to wave goodbye to Bissouma. Richarlison put his injury problems behind him to start both legs of the Europa League semi-final and then the final but it may also be time for him to leave. The Brazilian tends to score when he plays, but has struggled with fitness issues for all three seasons he's been at Spurs. Manor Solomon has just helped Leeds United win promotion from the Championship and is a prime candidate to be sold when he returns from that loan. Cristian Romero is the vice-captain and was instrumental in Tottenham's European success. The Argentina international recently turned 27, has two years left on his contract and publicly flirted with the idea of playing in Spain's La Liga in April. Spurs fans would be gutted to see Romero leave, but he could command a substantial fee if he did, and his inconsistency might make it tempting to cash in. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's loan to Marseille last summer will be made permanent in this one for a fee of €20million. When everybody returns from loan, Spurs will have a massive squad. There are some players, such as Bryan Gil, who will probably leave permanently in this window and others, including youngsters Will Lankshear and Yang Min-hyeok, who could benefit from another loan where they will receive regular game time. Does Jamie Donley deserve to be part of his parent club's first-team squad now after a wonderful season with third-tier neighbours Leyton Orient? The club agreed a deal with Hadjuk Split two years ago to sign Luka Vuskovic, and he will finally arrive this summer. The centre-back had to wait until he turned 18 in February before he could join Spurs. Vuskovic impressed on loan with Belgian side Westerlo last season and it will be interesting to see if he is immediately included in the first-team squad at Tottenham or heads out on another loan. Advertisement Vuskovic is highly rated and has been called up by Croatia's national team for the first time ahead of their World Cup qualifiers in June. The original plan was for Tottenham to sign Kinsky in this window but Guglielmo Vicario's ankle injury forced them to bring their plans forward to January. Mathys Tel was borrowed from Bayern Munich in a deal including an option to buy, so they need to consider whether to take it up. Kevin Danso's loan from Lens contained an obligation to sign him permanently, which will be activated in the coming weeks. Winning the Europa League final last month should significantly boost Spurs' spending power. When the club released their accounts for the 2023-24 season in March, Levy said: 'I often read calls for us to spend more, given that we are ranked as the ninth-richest club in the world. However, a closer examination of today's financial figures reveals that such spending must be sustainable in the long term and within our operating revenues. Our capacity to generate recurring revenues determines our spending power. We cannot spend what we do not have, and we will not compromise the financial stability of this club.' If Spurs had not beaten Manchester United in Bilbao and so been out of Europe for next season, it would have been difficult to foresee them spending significant amounts on players this summer, at least without making sales first. But now they are in the Champions League as Europa League winners, with a guaranteed four home games in its league phase, the situation is a bit brighter. PSR headroom has never been a problem for them. The Athletic has estimated Tottenham have wiggle-room of more than £200million to spend. The issue has been whether they have the actual cash to do that, even with revenues breaking £500m in the last two seasons. But the prospect of that flow of Champions League money coming back online next season should make for a more comfortable summer. The prize pot for UEFA's blue-riband club competition this season was around €2.4billion. Every club who qualified for the league phase was rewarded with €18.6m, then got an extra €2.1m for every win, with draws worth €700,000. Even if Spurs lose every game in the 2025-26 Champions League, they would still earn a significant amount of money, and that's before you add gate receipts, merchandise income and food sales. If Postecoglou goes, his replacement will feel confident about being sufficiently backed in the transfer market.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Tottenham confirm first boardroom exit as Daniel Levy embarks on summer shake-up
Tottenham have announced that Daniel Levy 's closest ally will be stepping down as executive director, firing the starting pistol on an expected summer of change at the club. Donna-Maria Cullen has been a staple of the club's boardroom since 2006 but will now bid farewell as Levy's right-hand woman - the first of an anticipated raft of exits in the coming months. Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is still yet to have his future clarified despite leading the club to a first trophy in 17 years, with his Europa League triumph perhaps not enough to save his job after a disastrous domestic campaign. 'This has been such a hard decision to make,' Cullen said in a statement. 'The club has been my life for the past three decades. I have had the privilege of working with Daniel, whose vision and energy has driven the club forward, and so many talented and wonderful colleagues. 'It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home - amazing memories home and away. Ending this season with the Europa League Trophy was a dream come true. 'The time is now right for me to gather more time for myself and my family, whom I thank for all their support over the years. I shall spend the coming months ensuring there is a smooth handover with my staff. Thank you all. I wish everyone at the club all the success in the world.' Levy added: 'Donna has made an immense contribution to the club, over an extensive period. Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible. 'Her daily input will be greatly missed, however she fully deserves to take time for herself, and I know that we shall be able to call upon her advice when needed. We wish her well for the future.' The arrival of new CEO Vinai Venkatesham meant that there was always going to be a turnover in personnel this summer, with it also reported that the future of chief football officer Scott Munn is up in the air. It is expected that a decision on Postecoglou will be made this week, having concluded the Premier League season eight days ago. Spurs finished 17th in the table with a total of just 38 points.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Ange Postecoglou breaks silence amid growing uncertainty over Tottenham future
Ange Postecoglou has implored Tottenham not to settle for their Europa League success despite continued uncertainty over his own future. After becoming the first Spurs head coach in 17 years to win silverware with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21, Postecoglou is still in the dark over whether he will be allowed to enter the third year of his contract. Even though the 59-year-old received enormous roars of support after he declared at a trophy parade - in front of an estimated 220,000 fans - that "season three is always better than season two", no call on his future has been made after he presided over the club's worst ever Premier League campaign. Chairman Daniel Levy is expected to make a decision this week, but in the meantime, Postecoglou took time out of his family holiday in Greece to speak with Australian broadcaster ABCTV about the meaning behind his trophy parade speech. "I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment," Postecoglou said. 'I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know - don't settle for this. 'We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again." After Postecoglou secured Tottenham's first European trophy since 1984, he revealed that towards the end of January he made Europa League success the priority over the Premier League. Plenty of rotations, as Postecoglou tried to protect the fitness of various key players, followed alongside a number of defeats, which increased the scrutiny and pressure on the Australian. While Postecoglou remains in the dark over his Tottenham future, he has no doubt there are more notable achievements to come in a coaching career which started in 1996 and has seen him win trophies with South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, the Australian national team, Yokohama, Celtic and now Spurs. "When we sat down 10 years ago and did the initial Australian story, I think maybe even you guys thought that that was the culmination of what I was about to achieve," Postecoglou reflected. "In 10 years' time, if we sit down again, I've got no doubt in my mind that there'll be more stories to tell." PA
