Timestamps 0:00 twitter chaos 4:10 look around what others doing 5:51 sources & speculations in transfers 11:17 not all transfers are done rapidly 13:45 £100m 18:50 ENIC could sell the club 21:43 doesn't mean to pay sily money 24:10 brazillian duo 29:06 Lucas doesn't want to leave & everton situation 31:50 spurs n arsenal 37:55 Gvardiol 41:31 djed spence 50:01 winks 54:34 rodon 57:40 Ndombele 1:02:20 Eriksen
Going to be a very exciting couple of weeks for us Spurs fans I feel. Big couple of signings I'm hoping for before the pre season. Also got a feeling we may bring in a big name who we haven't even been linked with yet. Love your videos. Look forward to them just like I do Conte cam 👍
You’re right. The rivalry hasn’t calmed down since the end of the season, it’s intensified. I think many Arsenal fans were so hurt due to missing out on top four that they’re desperate to now say that they’ve ‘won the transfer window’ and players are choosing them over us. The season will speak for itself anyway.
Same I remember at the start of last season it felt like we weren't even a football club and existed for existing sake and probably weren't even gonna get conference league again while so many other clubs like Everton, Villa, Leicester, West Ham and the other big 6 showed so much more ambition leaving us in the dust and we were just gonna have to accept being an average midtable team again
love hearing the respect for winks..hes given us his all and in the right team with game time he can be a great knitter together, rarely losing the ball and keeping everything ticking over. he's been with us all his life and it saddens me to think how it must feel to bullied by our fan base which is exactly what I think it is. I can't stand the hate and ridicule he gets, especially as I don't think that not trying is anything that can be levelled at him. I hope he does fantastically well wherever he goes and the spurs fanbase are left scratching their heads, maybe they will realise he was never the comedy villain that they allowed themselves to believe that he was.
Ali, a gent and a scholar as always. I'm slightly in awe of your ability for diplomacy towards the vocal contingent of our fanbase that I certainly do not share. But that's why you're beloved by all. Great content as always, hope you had a well deserved few days in the sun.
Great stuff as ever Ali. The Lo Celso rumours seem to have gone quiet recently. The original reports of Villareal only willing to pay a little over £20m seem crazy to me for someone who helped them to a Champs league semi final and played a big part in a Copa America win this time last year. Similar value to a Championship wing back with one good year under his belt in fact. Not sure if you agree but I'd be amazed if other clubs didn't come in for him with more money on offer than that?
Mr Gold is the only Journo I trust. He always does his own research before saying anything about Spurs. Thanks so much for saying what I have been saying about players being linked and fans getting upset when Spurs don't bid for players that has been linked.
Aliiii gonna hear you while I cook! Thank you for taking the time to do it. Always deeply appreciated ! Let’s calm down. Last year at that period we were Titanic FC. Now it’s looks like we are quietly following a plan. Next 10 days before pre season should be fire. Let’s goooo
love listening to your updates and your balanced view on all things Spurs. I feel this is a defining time for this massive club and one that could propel us back to the Glory days ! Us long suffering fans need to have faith. COYS
Thank you for explaining the whole payment plan element of transfers, makes a lot of sense with the figures that are bandied about and something that people (me included) forget about
Enjoy Korea Ali! I lived out there for 2 and a half years between 2014-2017. Not sure if you'll just be Seoul based, but Busan is one of my favourite cities on the planet. Miss it so much and very envious you're going!
When I need to be grounded in all things Spurs (and it helps to think of last summer), I just listen to these or your podcasts, read your articles. Very grounding perspective, Ali. Thanks for all of it. COYS!
Hi Ali. Love the videos. Here's a question for the Q&A: You're a Spurs fan that covers Spurs. I always wondered if you ever hold off on sharing an exclusive to avoid harming a deal that Spurs are trying to keep secret/get done quickly?
Great Sunday evening viewing Ali, what a difference a whole year makes at Tottenham Hotspur, never known a summer like it under Enic. Surely we have to be satisfied so far, roll on pre-season and the start of the new season. #COYS
Another great vid, Ali. Whenever I start to get anxious about this window (which is not very often) I think back to the podcast you did with Guesty after Palace beat us 3-0 last season. I don't think I'd ever felt that flat as a Spurs fan before, and hopefully never will again. Fast forward 9 months and I can't remember being this excited before. It's a funny old game (to quote a Spurs legend).
Legend. Thanks, Ali. It's been an amazing window so far with such a refreshing approach from the club. Thanks for keeping us up to date and balanced in the rollercoaster life of a Spurs fan! COYS
Great insight and authentic reporting.......You are an exceptional journalist.....I could, like many others, could listen to you all day .....Thank you for your input. Much appreciated,
The very reason you are trusted mr G. You tell it the way it is. I must say I’m glad the only near social media I have is You Tube. The others sound toxic. Thanks as always for your grounded reporting. All the best. Ps Kefalonia looks beautiful
Hi Ali, absolutely love your content, been waiting for your next content dropping. When are you uploading your next one? We're all waiting patiently or in my case not so patiently 🙂 thanks mate, keep up the great work!
Gvardiol looks an amazing player-ideal partner for Romero in defence-no nonsense tackling, great distribution and one hell of a tough guy to get past-if he is prepared to leave Leipzig, we should pay what it takes because he going to be a giant of the game. Shame that Eriksen does not seem to be coming-I was wondering where exactly he would have fitted in, to be honest as the midfield is looking fairly well stocked and I'd really hate to see him languishing on the bench-he is much too good for that. I don't get why Spence is supposed to be on sale for around £20m when I have read that his "official" valuation is just over £7m, anyway, I am beginning to get as sick of hearing his name as I did with Traore back in January-it'll all be going on this coming week though-you may have to do Daily shows for us Ally!
Eriksen is needed when we play against team that sit in 2 blocks. that is when you take out one of the front 3 and put him in to pick short over the air passes.
@@phangmoh for me the world cup coming up, Brentford will be more willing to oblige him, would like to see him sign a year deal and us go again for him in January so the Bees get something out of it
Really enjoying your updates Alastair! Really helps me to navigate all the speculation, keep it up your efforts are appreciated. I’m warming to the Richarlison speculation. Seems to make sense for the squad so 🤞.
Been working all weekend - this video has really cheered me up, despite that we haven't had a signing for 9 days. Thank you as always - I really enjoyed the Kefalonia vlog as well!
These videos are really really great - allow me to keep up to date with all things spurs without having to engage with the firestorm that is spurs twitter. Would you consider making these available as podcasts too? Would make it a lot easier to consume!
Q&A: Hi Ali, Thanks for the video. In regards to Eriksen, what would need to happen in regards to players leaving to facilitate the signing for Eriksen? How would he fit with the new front line and would he get enough minutes he'd need for the WC?
Another informative video Alasdair. What I would like to know is has there been any movement on the stadium naming rights yet it seems that this is dragging on for a while with no end in sight?
Your video comes directly at the right time at sunset on the terrace. Thank you for your great work and all the best for you and your family🍀🙏 Ingo Mallorca 😊
Completely agree on your Brazilian duo take. Much prefer raphinia as a player but just doesn’t really make sense for what we need in the squad. Richarlison would be a good signing.
We've done a couple of decent deals but nothing to get too excited about. We will fail with the pursuit of top quality as we always do. Left the complicated deals too late and won't be able to move enough out the door. Same old spurs.
Thanks for another great update! Couple of questions from me: where do you think Spurs will be aiming for this season in each competition? And do you have any plans to upload these updates in a podcasty format I.e Spotify? I sometimes think it would be nice to listen to your dulcet tones whilst driving to work!
Hello Ali, thanks very much for all the videos, your efforts are really appreciated. I was wondering if you could offer any insights/opinions as to why Steven Bergwijn is leaving? I understand that (when Spurs were playing one game a week) he didn't get used much, and was seemingly behind Lucas Moura in the pecking order, but with the number of games Spurs will be potentially playing next season, he would likely get a lot more game time. It's not as if Richarlison is being offered a starting berth either, is it?
Ali, thanks for the great content, you're pretty much the only reason I use RU-vid. Any chance you might be able to get an interview done with Alan Dixon during the SK tour? Think its fair to say that we as a fanbase are fascinated by the man.
Ali, you nailed the way the media here in the US handles the NFL, but just imagine whats its like for the US fans to try and sort through the UK media rumors with an expectation that things are reported in the manner we are used to (via NFL). It makes us in the US appreciate you that much more because we can trust you. Its a thing for US Spurs fans that we don't get excited until you report it. Cheers mate
Gosh I learned a lot from that video. Thank you 🙏 always appreciated. It’s so easy for us fans to say “do this, we should do that” but that’s because we don’t fully comprehend what goes on behind the scenes or the consequences of those decisions taking by the club. I have faith that Tottenham will spend the money wisely I think DL has never really steered the club into choppy water, so with that said here’s to more signings and hopefully a really good improved new season. All we can do is build & I think they have laid a pretty solid foundation this transfer window 3 signings & money to persist. COYS
I wonder if what they’ll do is keep Parrot in the squad until at least the January window give him a chance in some of the early cup games . Although he’s only proven he can play well in division one he’s also been doing pretty well for Ireland and internationals , perhaps it was time he was given a chance .
Thanks for another great video Alasdair - it is amusing that so may fans have started to get twitchy about “a lack of signings” when we have actually done so much more than recent years already and there is clearly a lot going on. Hope we land Spence and a couple more so they can participate in as much of the Conte boot camp as possible.
Quite a few players only have 2 years left on the contracts (Dier/Kane/Davies/Sanchez etc). Who can we expect might have new deals lined up for them in the near or not too distant future?
Hi Ali, thanks for the videos- really help get us through the season and off-season! Question for you, Harry Kane I believe has his own chef/ nutritionist and that’s played a role is helping him be as fit as he is. Any idea how many other players have adopted the same approach and (if there are) any that haven’t to ensure they’re the best athletes they can be?
Sheeeeeeeeeesh over an hour of pure fire content LETSGO. Ali I'm sorry about my vocabulary, I have been watching a lot of esports and I swear the kids infect your brain.
People do need to be patient with signings you are right they take time thank you for the updates and insight into Tottenham I look forward to new videos from yourself
Love your updates and genuinely look forwards to them every week. I wanted to offer a slightly different perspective on the Raphinha and Richarlison dilemma.... If you swap the players names and attributes for pre-peak Ronaldinhio and R9 Ronaldo and could only pick one to fit into a Conte Spurs squad and surrender the other to Chelsea or Arsenal which would it be.... based on this hypothetical scenario I would say R9/Richarlison. Interested to hear what you and the community think when its thought about in this context? And yes I realise that I am talking about 2 legends here and am not trying to say they are in the same league, I am just using them for skill/ attribute/ playing style comparison
Another big video Ali!! Just a quick one on joe, I think Tottenham would be mad to get rid.. I see such a great, tough player in there. Keep up the good work. Come on you Spurs!!
Hi Alasdair thanks again for insight of everything Tottenham Hotspur. I did leave a question last vlog. It is : Will you be on the same flight as the Tottenham squad on the pre season tour of South Korea?. All the best cheers.
Hey Ali, more of a personal question I’m thinking of coming on holiday out to the England and more specifically London. Are there any places that you would recommend. Bearing in mind I have been before and done all the classic tourist things. Any random ideas or suggestions?
Thanks AG. Question for next Q&A from the other side of the pond here in nyc . When the club book an overseas pre season tour how much access do you get (and do you actually travel with the squad…or make your own way there by whatever means possible ?). Always been curious about how that works for the attached journos. Cheers leigh
Another great vid Ali- this summer looks to be a very exciting one. If I could ask- at what point does the club sit down with Conte to attempt to agree a new deal? It seems we are really building something but it’s hard to ignore that already he only has one year left, and waiting to ignite any renewal talks with him until next summer makes me nervous 🤣. (Also I apologise for the manager related q as I know you’re only just recovering from last summer)
@alasdairgold at 17:20 you talk about instalments, is there high interest on those installments, so does the seller club want longer periods of repayment
Thanks again Ali, always great to see an update from you. With so much activity you will have no time to yourself. Now I see why you have to have quick getaways with the wife. You deserve a longer break. See you again in a few days time. Lol. ALISDAIR GOLD CLUB LEGEND, COYS
Hey Ali 😀 thanks for another great video buddy. I'm glad you had a nice time on holiday as well, hope you and the family are feeling rested. I think you've touched on this already Ali but, in terms of Eriksen, what do you think the reason is for Spurs not going back in for him?! Do you think it could be something to do with his health issue and Conte's notoriously brutal training regime maybe being too much for him to handle?! I'm just surmising of course. Thanks again for everything you do buddy, take care, from Nik, in Dundee, Scotland 😁🙏❤
Thanks for the video update as always. QUESTION FOR Q&A, is there any credible circumstances that we could see Hugo give up the captaincy and HK take it on this season or next?
Thanks for the video, Ali. Here is a question for the next Q&A. It may not be Spurs related but it could be interesting for some of your followers. How do you prepare for a video and how much time does it take? I have observed that you do occasionally look down at your notes which suggests that your speech is unscripted, unless you have a teleprompter of course which I do not think you do. Do you just jot down the main points or simply speak off the cuff?
spot on about winksy. he's just very unfortunate not to get picked and couldn't get a run of games to attain a sense of rhythm. As a spurs lad, i hope he gets the games in wherever he goes and gets on that plane to the WC
I've always loved the maturity and and experience you bring when you speak, But you can probably understand we're starting to get frustrated again. We haven't signed Spence over 5 mil... I haven't heard about a bid for Rafinia or Richardson yet. We also haven't heard a whole lot about outgoing players. The window started differently, but now it's looking like Conte might not get wjat he wants because our owners are too cheap. I'm genuinely worried that some of these deals will be snatched from us :/ Amazing video as usual. COYS!!!
@@DjNaste I get that, but I'm starting to notice the pattern again. I get that I'm probably being overly worried about it, but this, negotiating, for too long burns us. I think you understand what I'm talking about at least. Allie even said that he understands why people feel nervous.