Spurs' financial figures show big drop in overall lossespublished at 14:44 31 March
14:44 31 March
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Tottenham's overall losses have dropped significantly in their latest financial figures, released on Monday.
Despite recording a lower revenue than in 2023, Spurs' losses after tax in 2024 fell to £26.2m, way down on the £86.8m recorded last year.
That is despite a £21.4m drop in total revenue, a figure that includes match receipts, Uefa prize money, TV and media and commercial income.
The main reason for the reduction in revenue can be seen in the difference of Uefa prize money. Last season Spurs did not participate in European competition and earned just £1.3m, a stark contrast to the £56.2m made in 2023 when they reached the Champions League round of 16 in the prior year.
Meanwhile, Tottenham's profit from operations increased by 4% to £144.9m from £138.7m.
Spurs to play Arsenal in Hong Kongpublished at 08:26 31 March
08:26 31 March
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Tottenham will play rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday, 31 July as part of their pre-season tour.
It will be the first north London derby to take place outside of London and will be hosted at the new Kai Tak Stadium.
Chief revenue officer, Ryan Norys said: "There are few bigger occasions in English football than a north London derby and to play this fixture in Hong Kong will be a huge occasion for our passionate fanbase across Asia, as well as providing ideal preparation for the team ahead of the new season.
"As is tour tradition, the club will be involved in so much more than the match itself when we visit, supporting charitable causes, celebrating local culture, delivering football clinics for young people and engaging with fans and partners.
"We cannot wait to visit such a beautiful place once again."
The answerpublished at 17:00 28 March
17:00 28 March
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Earlier, we asked which player has appeared in the most Premier League wins for Tottenham.
The answer is Hugo Lloris, who was involved in 205 victories.
Today's trivia challengepublished at 08:47 28 March
08:47 28 March
Which player has appeared in the most Premier League wins for Tottenham?
Come back to this page at 17:00 GMT for the answer
Gossip: Spurs open to selling Romeropublished at 07:53 28 March
07:53 28 March
Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to rule out selling Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 26, after Atletico Madrid made their interest clear. (Givemesport), external
Tottenham are interested in bringing former managing director Fabio Paratici, 52, back to the club, but AC Milan also want the Italian. (Radio Rossonera - in Italian), external
Bayern Munich could look at recalling players from loan spells a few weeks early so they can play in the Club World Cup, including Tottenham's 19-year-old French forward Mathys Tel. (Kicker - in German), external
'It's time to let a great servant to the club go' - fans on Sonpublished at 11:19 25 March
11:19 25 March
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After our fan writer suggested Tottenham captain Son Heung-min "needs to show his team how to fight", we asked for your views on the forward's leadership over the final few weeks of the season.
Here are some of your comments:
Tom: Son is totally burned out. Ange Postecoglou and his coaching is to blame for it. Son is a great footballer but he has lost all his confidence since Ange became coach. He is a shadow of the player we knew. I think it's time to let a great servant to the club go and enjoy his football. He'll always be a Spurs legend.
John: Captaincy is different these days. Son is a decent captain but there are other players within the squad who can take hold of a match to improve the team performance. Son only looks worn out because the two players we could use to give him a break - Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore - have been injured. It has been a slog of a season. Let's get everyone match fit and just improve our consistency.
Shaneo: Son is a brilliant player and personality, and should be a captain.
Paul: I'm not concerned particularly about Son's leadership, on or off the field, but I do think it is time for a managerial change. I also am not too fussed about winning the Europa League, and that is not just because I'm not too optimistic about our chances. Should a miracle happen and we manage to win the Europa league, I would still want a change of manager because I think our league form is abysmal and having key players back from injury is not going to change anything, in my humble opinion.
Gossip: Spurs make early move for £37m teenager Riggpublished at 06:57 25 March
06:57 25 March
Tottenham have gone in early for Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg before the summer transfer window, with a bid of £37m for the England Under-19 international. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)
Meanwhile, Spurs, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and RB Leipzig are all interested in Fenerbahce's 19-year-old Turkey defender Yusuf Akcicek. (Mirror, external)
Son 'needs to show his team how to fight'published at 16:09 24 March
16:09 24 March
Ali Speechly Fan writer
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What makes an effective captain?
Does leading by example require a loud voice on and off the pitch and a 'larger than life' character? Or will a team go into battle for a gentle leader?
Personally, I think there is a lot of to admire about quiet leadership.
Effective leaders take their teams on a journey with them by establishing strong bonds built upon trust. They do this by being authentic and honest and by empowering those they lead to be the best versions of themselves.
In turn, the team respects the leader and is willing to invest in this shared journey, as they believe in its purpose.
So, it does not bother me that Son Heung-min prefers not to shout at his players when things are not going well.
I do not want Son to be a bully. I want him to lead by example. I want him to be consistent and intentional – to demonstrate the right thing to do in the right moment.
Like the rest of the squad, Sonny has struggled with consistency this season and looks exhausted from a relentless and unforgiving campaign. However, can we see the best of him in every game that is left, and what does this look like?
Unsurprisingly, there is a lack of confidence in the squad right now. When the heads around him start to drop, Son needs to demonstrate confidence and show his team how to fight.
He can do this by purposely moving play forward, by unlocking low blocks with his speed of thought – even if the speed in his legs is starting to falter – and by finding the right pass.
If Son can elicit better performances from others by giving more of himself on a consistent basis, he can empower his team towards success.
Does Postecoglou's future hinge on Europa League success?published at 11:45 24 March
11:45 24 March
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We can go on about how many injuries Tottenham have had this season, and that has certainly played a part in their inconsistencies, but they have got a nearly fully fit squad available now and the fans are frustrated by some of the performances and results.
Ange Postecoglou has a philosophy and way of doing things and believes in what he is doing at Spurs. He has snapped a few times at fans and the media, but I think that is more ego and belief in himself rather than pressure.
He has a long-term plan with the personnel and he thinks: 'This is me. I'm going to stand by who I am and what I am doing.' Last season, everybody was excited by Postecoglou and his style but when it turns on its head like it has this season, things can get heated. Fans will understandably be frustrated.
Unless he wins the Europa League this year I don't think he will keep his job with the league position they are in. When managers have a longer-term plan and distinct philosophy it is whether the people above want to buy into that and buy them the players they need, and whether the fans have the patience to buy into that.
I do think Postecoglou would need time. If you look at his first season you can see the direction he was taking the team.
They would need to sign some players in the summer, especially central defenders, if they are to keep him next season even if they do not win the Europa League and want to play his style.
But, you can see the frustration among the fans and the inconsistency in performances and that can become quite difficult to sustain.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
Gossip: Spurs explore Dibling dealpublished at 07:27 24 March
07:27 24 March
Tottenham have begun exploring a deal for Southampton's 19-year-old England Under-21 midfielder Tyler Dibling. (Givemesport, external)
Spurs are also set to open talks with 27-year-old Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur over an extension to his contract, which expires next summer, amid interest from AC Milan. (TBR Football, external)
Would Pochettino return progress Spurs?published at 13:48 21 March
13:48 21 March
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There are question marks around Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou and it is easy for fans to call for someone like Mauricio Pochettino to return when they felt like they had success under him even without winning trophies.
Postecoglou could build something similar if he is given five years like Pochettino. If he is given what he wants and time to work and is measured on that then that is a more reasonable way to see whether he is taking the club in a different direction or not.
It's about how we measure success. Pochettino got to a Champions League final where Spurs lost to Liverpool, and consistently qualified for the competition, but did not deliver a trophy.
It's always difficult for managers to come back. They will always get respect if they have done well at the club previously but then if things start going badly a well-respected figure can lose that status quite quickly with the fans.
It depends if the club view that as the right direction or as a step backwards. Jose Mourinho returned to Chelsea and was an absolute legend from his first stint and again at the start of his return, but things unfolded and there was a bit of a sour taste when he left after the second spell as he lost the dressing room.
The difference between those two managers is that Mourinho was a serial winner whereas Pochettino has not done that.
If they are looking for someone to get the fans back on board it is a good option but is Pochettino the right man to change and progress the club? I probably don't think so.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
Tottenham Q&A: Why are Spurs criticised over lack of winning culture?published at 17:41 19 March
17:41 19 March
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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In the third part of our Q&A on Spurs, our news reporter Nizaar Kinsella tries to put his finger on the concept of culture at Tottenham and why this club in particular is criticised over not being able to win trophies.
Francis asked: What do people mean, specifically, when they say there's no winning DNA at Tottenham? Is it player culture, staff culture, the medical team? Very few teams win things, even fewer win regularly, but this is commonly pointed at Tottenham in a way it isn't at other clubs.
Nizaar answered: I've always been told by high achievers in football at other clubs that you must first go close to winning before actually crossing the line.
The concern with Tottenham is they were close under Mauricio Pochettino but have let that ebb away, chasing the winning DNA with Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, all the while disconnecting from the fans by abandoning a style of football fans wanted.
For a time, Ange Postecoglou looked to be the man to tie it together but look further away than ever. The longer you go without winning a trophy, the harder it gets and many in that squad have never won silverware.
When you meet footballers, the vast majority of them go their entire careers without winning a trophy and Spurs trying to break that cycle is the hardest thing to achieve in the sport - in the toughest league in the world.
Alex asked: With a succession of successful managers who have not won anything at Spurs, is the problem that it's too comfortable and lacks a winning culture with average players?
Nizaar answered: For all I have said about the medical reasons, the manager and the ownership, I also think the players deserve scrutiny. Particularly, there remain questions about whether the leadership group consists of strong enough winners or whether Spurs are just not quite talented enough to win.
It is also fair to say the recruitment in the summer around young players may have seen Spurs take one step back to take two steps forward.
Having met a lot of the Spurs players in my decade in football, there are clearly a lot of wonderful, honest and ambitious people involved. The young players seem extremely talented, but it just has not come together for a winning culture.
Come back later on Wednesday for our final part looking at the boardroom at Tottenham
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