I analyse all angles of Tottenham daily news for Spurs fans so that they understand the nuances of what is happening at the club both on the field and off it.
This channel is for Tottenham fans and fans of football. We try to debate all things Tottenham fairly, with a focus on transfers, match analysis, the financials within the club, and how we can improve our chances of success.
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I'm Sean Butler, I started this channel in Jan 2022 as a bit of fun after being a guest on the Irish Hotspur. I have a background in finance, which is where my interest in the economics of football comes from, and I am a South Stand season ticket holder. You will also see my dog, Bugsy, on the channel daily. She doesn't have a financial background but is passionate about running after balls. It's a good balance.
Well done Sean , great insight and information through your podcasts. First and foremost your are Tottenham through and through. You are balanced and informed on all things Tottenham. But this news about our targets (I know all speculation atm) smacks of a typical Enic/DL move. Aim high , buy cheap(er/est). Thats why more and more Spurs fans have turned/are turning against the owners, (Enic). It always seems to be "Full Steam Ahead" with regard to off field activities , (Hotel/NFL/Land purchases etc) and you know what , they'll be no expense spared with any of those project's. Yet on the field all we get in news or club itk, is money is tight, FFP rules, no CL revenue blah, blah, blah. It sounds like the same ole, same ole, every year. If the hotel was costed in the original stadium loan , then was that portion of the loan used on the overspend of the stadium ? Over the last 10 years I assume our turnover and profit has risen hugely. Ticket prices at Tottenham have always been really expensive especially in that same 10 year period. Fans will eventually turn off if the ticket prices get ridiculously high. I wonder how other clubs keep their ticket prices down , especially those without, NFL, Music Concerts, Go-kart etc ? The stadium will fill though with tourist fans ready to fill the new hotel, abd thats what Enic want imo. Fan's willing to pay silly money for one off visits to watch a Premier league game. In my opinion Enic dont really care where fans/tourists come from or what type of person (one- off tourist visitor or fervent Spurs fan) sits in the vacant seat , as long as the stadium sells out. Enic will always hide behind FFP whilst other clubs just stick two fingers up. We can't find money to replace our record goalscorer , yet we can to finance a new hotel. No wonder there is anger amongst the fan base. If we sell Richarlison we need two strikers brought in not 1. If this happens it will show to me yet again , one step forward , then stall the team progress. We need two strikers for rotation for hopefully many more games. Its now or never for Enic imo. Build a proper fit for purpose squad , capable of two games a week. Time for the owners to show they mean business on the field, and rebuild some trust between themselves and the supporters. Keep up the good work Sean 👏
Seany, re: the Hotel. I recall reading many years ago a viability report which I think had been commissioned by Haringey Council, to measure THFC's assertion that various s106 commitments would test the viability of the entire project. But interestingly, although the report was undertaken by an independent party, its source was ... THFC :D So as you can imagine, the report worked in THFC's favour and as a result, Haringey materially reduced the s106 undertaking. Lovely jubbly. Anyway, I am pretty sure (90%) that that report documented the Hotel component, citing a build cost along with on-going R&M. At the time, my view was that THFC would at the very least JV with a specialist developer if not, sell the project entirely; I certainly didn't see the Club taking on the build cost. That was some time ago and I'm not close enough anymore to understand the risk appetite from hotel groups to expand their portfolio. I also tend to hold a similar view of the residential towers. This venture would only make sense if IR was low, otherwise you're sinking a large pile of debt-accumulating capital whilst the project completes and the units are sold. Even with a fair wind, that's a 5yr commitment and I don't see the financial horizon being that accommodating. It is valuable to hold the permission to build but - as with the Hotel proposal - I don't THFC realising it.
What is going on with spurs? I was under the impression that we would get our business done quick. What purpose do Lange and co serve if nothing is going to change from the days levy was overseeing transfers.
Guirassy for me i don't like how he finish his chances abit of ball holder he likes to hang on to the ball too much and there is risks that he he gets dispossessed quickly the rest i don't kno if it will work but am confident with dusan vlahovic Gnabri sane are a no they are finished products not surprise kompany came in and he is clearing them out
Bpl is brutal. I take top 6 spot anytime. Dont forget, the key is international football, exploring outside the frame. We are pushing too much for some trophy. Sun Tzu, the winner is always the one who try least. Spurs did massive last decade, but others did too. Freedom is impossible without integrity, and this is how I want to cheer n follow Spurs.
NevOakes....Cape Town....Can i suggest that we all just stop speculating....Lets just all relax,because whatever we suggest on this platform is not being taken seriously...At the end of the day,we are stressed out,because we havnt aquired the players that all the hype was about....Levy will sign,who he already knows he is going to sign,and of cause all our ranting and raving about signings are not even taken into consideration....So guys,my suggestion to you all is.....Sit back,and enjoy the ride....Our voices are a cry in the wilderness....Just a thought ..
Why do you aggregators usually miss one crucial point - it hardly EVER gets talked about. You keep obsessing about stats and previous performance. You seem to essentially ignore that fact that we have a coach who (hopefully) is there to make players better or adapt them to whatever role they require. I want players who are open to learn and improve. If Ange sees potential there, back it. So you get someone a bit b-grade at 20million or something. With the right manager, he becomes a great 50 mill player. It's a punt but everything is.
NevOakes....Cape Town...I'm really trying to understand why their is an issue with the signing of Toney...His in the last year of his contract at Brentford, then it's his age ( 28 )...If his age is the issue,and his valuation to high, then why don't we use players from the academy who are younger and ere on our books already...Throw them in at the deep end,then see if they can swim....Why are we afraid to use younger players compared to some clubs in the league who are giving their academy players a chance....TO DO IS TO DARE....Give them a look in ...You might just be pleasantly surprised ...
Dont often disagree with you re Angeball, but David is ideal for Angeball given his pace 2 footedness and high workrate, if we have Eze Maddison Son and Kulu on the field , remember what Ange did with his japanese striker at Celtic
Very close means it's nowhere near! A lot of hot air as usual. Not you Sean you can only report what you've seen/heard but it's all a lot of hyperbole.
So much smoke and mirrors. Seems like every player on the market is linked with all the other clubs on there own club channels. Everyone should not get there hopes up and just be patient and wait and see what happens. Dont have really high hopes and expectations. Lets be surprised and not disappointed.
I'm not too worried about the lack of names atm. The market is slow in general (aside from some sleezy PSR dealings) and like you said it seems like the club is playing things close to the vest. Ali Gold said they're pushing for 1 or 2 statement signings and I think that makes sense where the rest would be depth/opportunity. I think we'll push the boat out a but and get at least one of the the Eze, Vlahovic, Bakayoko tier players in the door after the tournies wrap.
Spot on Sean. I do think we should be looking at a star RW rather than a LW as players like Kvaratsheila can’t be back up to Sonny.. Skov Olsen is good competition for Brennan and Kulu probably plays 9&10 next season. Would prefer star 9 ideally but uno.. Levy
TBH, re: Eze, I really want him at Spurs but I think I would have preferred Olise-silky smooth movement, swift, a great eye for a cross and pretty lethal in front of goal. Be glad if Bissouma goes, he has just not delivered and doesn't seem engaged enough with the team, I want to see a squad with players who are consistent and committed to proving themselves the best in the position every single week-look at the discipline and work ethic at Man City, Arsenal, etc., if the players don't perform they are taken off and kept off, no room for passengers-we need to be like that. I'd like us to bid for the likes of John McGinn of Villa-no idea where he'd go but I like his strength and determination and we certainly need a bit of grit in midfield. Bit depressed knowing that other teams will know what to expect of us next season and will be perfecting their counter-measures, the only way we are going to overcome the low block is to have top-class, penetrating wingers who can cross and at least two quality forwards, if we don't dramatically transform the dynamic of our attack play we'll end up banging our heads against the wall again like we did so much of towards the end of last season.
It is what it is - don't beat yourself up, you offered up lots of caveats about the Colombian source. Still interesting to hear your take on everything else.
Maybe Spurs' plan B for next season is 4-2-4 like the one we used against Mancity. No number 9 but 2 wide wingers and 4 midfielders. That way we can use Son- Eze- Maddison- Johnson(Kulu) upfront. Maybe Bis and Bantancur behind.
Ps if this window is a flop then many people I know who are season tickets holders will revolt. The price rise plus the poor window will be a last straw . Previously levy supporters but will switch to an aggressive levy out stance
