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Jamie Donley’s season is not yet over, with the on-loan Tottenham man playing a starring role in Leyton Orient’s final League One game of the season to ensure his side booked a spot in the playoffs.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will know that Jamie Donley has had a coming-of-age season out on loan, with the attacking midfielder dominating League One in his first taste of senior football.

The 19-year-old is thought of very highly at Hotspur Way, and after a difficult start to the season at Brisbane Road, he has demonstrated exactly why so many people at Tottenham Hotspur are so excited about his potential.

The youngster still has unfinished business before he returns to his parent club this summer, with the O’s now looking to secure a spot in the Championship.

Jamie Donley stars against Huddersfield Town

Jamie Donley played all 90 minutes in the club’s final game at Huddersfield Town, bagging an assist as the London side emerged 4-1 winners.

That means that the Spurs academy graduate finishes the regular league campaign with eight goals and 10 assists to his name in 39 outings.

The teenager was handed a match rating of 8.5 by Fotmob, producing one shot on target, and completing 24 out of his 38 attempted passes, three of which were balls played into the final third.

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Donley also contributed defensively, like he has all season, making three tackles, six ball recoveries, one clearance, winning six ground duals and one aerial dual.

Donley has Tottenham first-team ambitions next season

The win saw Richie Wellens’s men secure a sixth-place finish, which means that they will now battle it out with Stockport, Charlton and Wycombe for the final promotion spot to the second tier.

Whatever happens in the playoffs, Jamie Donley will return to Spurs full of confidence in the summer, having demonstrated what he can do in senior men’s football and having recently made his debut for Northern Ireland.

Alan Hutton has predicted what he feels Tottenham’s odds would be of winning the Europa League final if they were to play Manchester United in Bilbao.

Even though everything that could have potentially gone wrong has gone wrong for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, they still find themselves in a situation where they can end the season with just their fourth European trophy in their 143-year history.

In fact, James Maddison has said that the Spurs players are keen to deliver the fans a trophy after what they have gone through this season.

However, not a lot of pundits fancy Tottenham’s chances of going all the way. Jamie Carragher said last week that Spurs would stand no chance of beating Man United in the final if both sides get there.

Alan Hutton makes claim about Tottenham v Man United final

Alan Hutton disagrees with the Sky Sports pundit, insisting that Ange Postecoglou’s men will have every chance of overturning the Red Devils at San Mames later this month.

The former Tottenham right-back insisted that it will be a 50-50 game between the two Premier League sides, pointing out that the Lilywhites have the players to hurt Ruben Amorim’s side.

Hutton told Boyle Sports: “Would Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United in a one-off final? I think so. There’s no reason why they can’t go and beat Manchester United. I think they are very up and down themselves, so you don’t really know what you’re going to get.

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“Under Ruben Amorim, they’ve stuck to their formation and the way they want to play. I think in a one-off game Tottenham would feel that they could go and match anybody really, even though they’ve been inconsistent this year.

“So I feel if that is the final, it’s definitely 50-50. If Manchester United turn up, of course, they can win, but I think Tottenham have got the players to go and hurt them as well.”

Will history weigh heavily on the Spurs players if they make the final?

The reason some pundits and neutrals are writing Spurs off is down to the club’s history of always falling at the final hurdle during the last two decades.

However, there is no reason that the 18 years of hurt should be playing on the mind of this Tottenham squad, who are unscared by those semifinal and final failures.

Tottenham Hotspur will be delighted with what Thomas Frank has just said about the future of their rumoured target Bryan Mbeumo, with the Brentford boss opening the door for the forward’s departure from the Gtech Community Stadium this summer.

It is clear that Spurs will need to make additions to their forward line this summer as not only could they lose squad players such as Richarlison and Timo Werner, but Mathys Tel’s future is also very much up in there.

Additionally, their captain is down to the final year of his contract and there have been suggestions that Heung-min Son could part ways with Spurs this summer.

That is perhaps why Tottenham are also said to be turning their attention to Bryan Mbeumo, who has proven himself to be a reliable performer at Premier League level over the last four seasons.

Thomas Frank makes Bryan Mbeumo transfer admission

Mbeumo’s stock has gone up considerably over the last 12 months, with the Cameroon international having scored 18 goals and provided six assists so far this season.

The 25-year-old has one year left on his deal but Brentford do have the option of extending it by an additional year.

However, Frank has now confirmed that the West London club will sell the forward for the right offer this summer, just as they have other players in the past.

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When asked if Mbeumo could leave, the Dane said (via The Athletic): “If the right price — and that’s going to be expensive — is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open to it.

“I’ve said many times: we are a selling club. But at the same time we have to reinforce that there are 10 clubs in the world who aren’t selling clubs.”

How much will Mbeumo cost this summer?

It was reported back in February by Football Insider that it would take an offer of over £50m to prise Mbeumo away from Brentford.

The same report explained that Newcastle United are showing very serious interest in the versatile forward, with Eddie Howe alleged to consider him his ‘dream signing’.

Contrary to reports doing the rounds in the media, Harry Redknapp does not think that Ange Postecoglou will be sacked by Tottenham Hotspur if he delivers the Europa League trophy.

The Australian could become the first Spurs manager since Juande Ramos in 2008 to deliver a trophy to the club if the Lilywhites go all the way in the Europa League.

That would undoubtedly be a monumental accomplishment as the 59-year-old would have achieved what Redknapp, Andre Villas-Boas, Mauricio Pochettino, Nuno Espirito Santo, Jose Mourinho, and Antonio Conte had failed to do.

However, reports indicate that Tottenham will sack Postecoglou even if he delivers a trophy, in light of their abject domestic form, with Spurs on course to achieve their lowest points tally in Premier League history.

Harry Redknapp makes confident Ange Postecoglou prediction

However, Redknapp, who knows Daniel Levy well, does not believe that the Tottenham chairman will pull the plug on Postecoglou if he wins a trophy

The former Spurs manager insists that the Australian would have delivered what he promised if he ended the second season at N17 with silverware.

Redknapp told BetVictor: “I think it all depends on the Europa League for Ange Postecoglou. If he wins that, I find it difficult to believe he’d leave the club after bringing Tottenham a major trophy – something they’ve lacked for decades.

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“He also would’ve kept to his word of always winning a trophy in his second season, so Ange would argue he’s done the job that was required of him.

“If he does leave, it’s difficult to think of a natural successor. It’s tough to talk about alternatives while Ange is still in the job, but I don’t think there are many managers out there that would appeal to Tottenham at the moment.”

Should Postecoglou be judged by league form at Tottenham?

League form is undoubtedly a much better metric for measuring consistency than cups, which have an element of luck involved.

Postecoglou’s supporters will point out that he did guide Tottenham to a fifth-place finish last season despite losing Harry Kane.

That is something the Australian himself referenced a few days ago, with Postecoglou insisting that Spurs did not get enough credit for finishing fifth last season.

However, even last season, Tottenham got worse as the campaign went on and many Spurs fans will rightly feel that there has hardly been any sign of progress in the 59-year-old’s two seasons in charge.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Hayden Hackney just got a lot harder as a Champions League club and a Europa League side are now expected to push ahead with moves for the Middlesbrough player this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have had success with their recruits from the Championship over recent years, with Djed Spence and Archie Gray proving hits at N17.

The Lilywhites may repeat the trick this summer, with reports over recent months indicating that Spurs are eyeing a move for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney this summer.

Just two weeks ago, Football Insider claimed that Tottenham are ramping up their interest in Hackney, but they are also expected to face competition from Aston Villa and Crystal Palace for the 22-year-old.

Tottenham have competition for Hayden Hackney

Journalist Lyall Thomas has now revealed on Sky Sports’ transfer blog that the race for the Boro man’s signature is now heating up ahead of the summer.

He reveals that Porto had two bids rejected for Hackney by the Riversiders in the January window, but the Portuguese club are expected to try again for the midfielder this summer.

Additionally, Thomas reports that Stuttgart are also seriously considering making an offer for the English midfielder when the transfer window opens in June.

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The Sky Sports reporter adds that several Premier League sides are also watching Hackney’s progress closely but does not reveal the identity of those clubs.

Why Hackney could be on the move this summer

Middlesbrough are now all but out of contention for the playoff spots and need several results to go their way in the final matchday in order to squeeze into the top six.

Michael Carrick’s men are thus set to miss out on promotion to the Premier League, and with Hackney having just two years left on his contract, they might be tempted to cash in on him this summer.

Thomas Frank, who Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly targeting as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou this summer, has insisted that he is very happy at his current club.

Those who have been following Spurs Web’s coverage will be aware that Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Thomas Frank are among the names on Tottenham’s wishlist to replace Ange Postecoglou.

Some sources have suggested over recent weeks that with Iraola reluctant to leave Bournemouth, Tottenham may push ahead with a move for Frank.

In fact, it has even been alleged that Spurs are ready to meet the £9m release clause in Frank’s contract at Brentford.

The 51-year-old manager has done a fabulous job since taking over at the Gtech Community Stadium in 2018, helping Brentford get promoted to the top flight and establishing them as a force in the Premier League.

Having spent seven years at West London, one may assume that he would be keen on a new challenge, but Frank insisted that he is very happy at Brentford, describing the club as one of the best to work in for a manager.

When asked if he would still be in charge of the Bees on the opening day of next season, the Dane said (via TBR Football): “I will say it’s definitely on. I’m Brentford’s manager because I have a contract here I’m very happy here and I really enjoy my life and the challenge here.

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“I’ve said it many times, I can’t reinforce this message enough. I’m probably at one of the best clubs in the world in terms of being a head coach. A fantastic leadership, a fantastic owner, the staff, the players, where we are, the challenges, so, yeah.”

Release clause makes Frank a tempting option for Spurs

While Thomas Frank is not a name that might excite Spurs fans, Tottenham may see him as someone who would guarantee stability, which might be what the North London club need after a historically poor campaign.

The fact that he has a release clause in his contract means that the Lilywhites will not have to negotiate with Brentford, thus potentially making the Dane a tempting option.

After his run-ins with the likes of Mourinho and Conte, Levy may also want someone with a reliable temperament rather than a disrupter, and Frank has proven at West London that he is very much the former.

Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on the growing speculation regarding Tottenham’s expected approach for Ange Postecoglou’s potential replacement.

Over the last couple of months, a whole host of managers have been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur hot seat, with various outlets suggesting that the Lilywhites have already begun their search for Ange Postecoglou’s replacement.

Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Thomas Frank have been installed as the frontrunners for the Tottenham job and it has even been claimed by some sources that Spurs have already reached out to Iraola.

The Lilywhites are also thought to be looking at young English managers, with Scott Parker said to have admirers at Tottenham, while Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is also alleged to be on Spurs’ radar.

Fabrizio Romano reveals what he knows about Spurs manager search

These rumours do not even scratch the surface as several more managers, including some of the biggest names in world football, have been linked with the Tottenham hot seat.

However, Fabrizio Romano has shared that, according to his sources, Tottenham have not made advances towards any coaches yet, with the club solely focused on the Europa League.

When asked about the growing speculation regarding Postecoglou’s replacement, Romano told GiveMeSport: “I’m not aware of anything advanced on this one yet, Spurs will not make any decision now with the Europa League semi-finals due to start soon.”

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Tottenham want to avoid the mistakes made in 2021 and 2023

Interestingly, some reports over the last few weeks have said that Spurs are keen to appoint a manager early in the summer and do not wish for the search to drag on as it did in 2021 and 2023.

If that is what Daniel Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy want, they would not want to wait until the end of the season to start their search.

Contrary to what Romano says, it is thus very much possible that candidates have been sounded out behind the scenes, although it does not appear as if anything is advanced at the moment.

Chris Sutton has made his score prediction ahead of this weekend’s London derby against West Ham, and it is not good reading for Tottenham Hotspur fans.

Since the start of the crucial run-in, Tottenham Hotspur have been playing for pride, as they currently find themselves firmly in the bottom half of the table, with nothing else to play for.

Well, playing for pride has not been going well for the Lilywhites either, as they have managed just one win in their last five outings, with their only victory coming against bottom-placed, relegated Southampton.

Up next for Ange Postecoglou’s men is a trip to the London Stadium, a venue Tottenham last won at in the Premier League back in 2019.

Chris Sutton backs West Ham United to edge Tottenham in London derby

It is 16th against 17th, but it is a London derby, meaning both sets of fans will be desperate to see their teams come out on top.

Chris Sutton, writing in his match predictions column on BBC Sport, has now attempted to predict the scoreline of this East vs North London clash.

The pundit admits that this could be a cagey affair, one that would be far from straightforward for either side, but he believes that West Ham United would just about edge it on Sunday afternoon.

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He said: “This is 17th versus 16th in the Premier League which tells you how bad both teams have been this season.

“Everyone knows Tottenham’s focus will be on their Europa League semi-final second leg with Bodo/Glimt so I think West Ham boss Graham Potter needs a result here more than Ange Postecoglou.

“Potter’s results have been poor since he took over from Julen Lopetegui in January and the Hammers fans have not had the upturn they wanted in the way their team play either.

“Spurs can still be dangerous even when they are out of form but Ange is not going to pick his strongest team. That gives West Ham a better chance of getting the win they badly need, but I do not see them doing it in style.”

Chris Sutton’s prediction: 2-1

Europa League distraction and derby edge could decide it for West Ham

Of course, a victory for West Ham United is not far-fetched. Although the Hammers have not come out on top as much in recent encounters, they have managed a victory against Spurs once in the last five outings.

Tottenham’s Europa League involvement is sure to play a role in Sunday’s clash, as Postecoglou could ring the changes, with his eyes firmly fixed on the second leg against Bodo/Glimt.

Tottenham Hotspur take a trip to East London for the 35th matchday of the Premier League to face West Ham on Sunday afternoon, hoping to avoid a fourth successive league defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur are halfway to Bilbao after a 3-1 home victory over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. With the second leg on the horizon next week, they first have one domestic task to handle – and it should be anything but a formality.

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How both teams go into West Ham v Tottenham

Spurs head into this clash just two days after that electric European night at home, having beaten Bodo/Glimt 3-1 and carrying a 2-0 lead to the Arctic Circle. It could’ve been three, but a late goal conceded slightly dulled the dominance.

Domestically, the story is quite different. Tottenham have won just one of their last six league games, and that came against bottom-placed Southampton. The other five were all defeats. Before Thursday’s European success, they suffered a dismal 2-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest, followed by a 5-1 drubbing at Anfield despite scoring first. In all competitions, it’s two wins in five; the Europa League is keeping spirits afloat, if nothing else.

A very similar league story do their East London counterparts have with just one point separating the two. West Ham are the closest to Spurs in the table as things stand: Tottenham sit in the 16th position with 37 points and the Hammers in 17th with 36. They arrive on the back of a 3-2 loss to Brighton – ironically similar to how Spurs lost to them and a result that ended up saving Spurs from slipping into 17th themselves. Graham Potter’s side threw away the lead in the last minute of the game before conceding another in stoppage time. Had they held on, the two sides would’ve swapped places.

Winless in their last seven Premier League games (L4, D3), Graham Potter has failed to spark a turnaround since replacing Julen Lopetegui. Their last win came against 19th-placed Leicester, and they’re now two months without a league victory.

Head-to-head record

West Ham are unbeaten in their last four Premier League home games against Spurs (two wins, two draws). That is also their best streak since a run of six between 1995 and 2001.

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However, the Hammers have managed only one win in their last seven encounters across all competitions.

Following their 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture, Tottenham are aiming to complete a league double over West Ham for the first time since the 2019–20 season. (BBC Sport)

Tottenham team news

Every single Spurs player gave 101% on Thursday. That extra one per cent might’ve cost them two fresh injuries- James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.

Ange Postecoglou also confirmed ahead of the clash against Bodo/Glimt that Lucas Bergvall is likely out for the season with an ankle injury suffered during training.

Dominic Solanke is “not too bad” but remains a doubt for this one.

James Maddison is “more of a concern” with a knee issue and has been sent for scans. More clarity on both of them and Heung-Min Son will come from Ange’s press conference later today. Radu Dragusin remain the other confirmed absentee alongside Bergvall.

West Ham team news

Evan Ferguson is available again after being ineligible to face his former club Brighton last week. Edson Alvarez could feature after a month out. Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville remain the only confirmed absentees.

Predicted Tottenham lineup

Vicario, Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Sarr, Odobert, Richarlison, Tel

We expect changes at the back from Thursday’s game. Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro could retain their places over Davies and Gray though.

The odds of Maddison starting are almost zero as Ange will prefer to keep him for the second leg if available. Micky van de Ven was seen holding his hamstring/calf for a while in the first leg, though he got through the game and nothing about that was mentioned by Ange.

Yves Bissouma was immense against Bodo/Glimt, silencing critics of Ange’s selection. Either he or Rodrigo Bentancur will retain their spot, likely the Uruguayan.

Richarlison was subbed off at halftime, possibly to save him for this one. However, with Solanke doubtful, Ange may reconsider and rest the Brazilian, keeping him for the second leg instead.

If Son is fit, he starts. Expect a front three of Son, Tel, and Odobert in that case. No news on Timo Werner yet but personally, I’d love to see him get a second chance before he leaves in the summer (very unlikely). If Mikey Moore starts, that alone should lift spirits regardless of the result.

Players to watch out for

Djed Spence: You can’t help but feel sorry for him. No fault of his own, yet he’s lost his starting spot in important fixtures. After being overlooked by Thomas Tuchel at his peak, now he’s second choice under Ange too. That’s crushed his confidence, but he knows a strong showing here could shift perceptions massively.

Dejan Kulusevski: Remember the masterclass he put on in the reverse fixture? For as long as he’s on the pitch, expect him to torment West Ham’s three-man backline.

Jarrod Bowen: Possibly the only bright spark for West Ham this season; and that too might fade soon. Spurs have already made contact over signing him a few days ago. Should Spurs win the Europa League and secure Champions League football, it’s hard to see him turning that down. He’ll be looking to build on his 17 goal contributions this season.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka: What a season he’s having. Statistically just two goal contributions, yet he boasts a 60.7% dribble success rate and 29 chances created already (FotMob). His duel with Kulusevski will be one to watch.

Our prediction

The Hammers have struggled to hold on to leads as seen throughout the season. They’ve also dropped 12 points from winning positions since Potter’s first league game.

They’re also just as ineffective when trailing. West Ham are yet to win a league fixture from behind this season, with five draws and sixteen losses in such scenarios.

As for Spurs, they’ve already hit rock bottom in the league. Nineteen defeats this season equals Spurs’ worst ever in a Premier League campaign. I don’t see it getting worse from here.

That said, Spurs are guaranteed a bottom-half finish for the first time since 2007–08, but they’ll want to avoid sinking to 17th. (BBC Sport)

Ange will surely rest his key stars for next week’s semi-final. However, the players given a chance here will be eager to impress. Given West Ham’s form, I’m backing a Spurs win.

Predicted score: West Ham 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Battle for 16th place. The stakes can’t get any lower!

Spurs’ return to Premier League action sees them travel across London to face the Hammers. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and West Ham on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur will shift their focus back to domestic matters after a 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a win that has offered some relief amidst an otherwise turbulent campaign.

Firmly placed in 16th, Spurs are heading into the clash against London rivals West Ham United, who sit just a point below them in 17th.

It is a London derby, and the bad blood has been simmering for a while. Months before this encounter, West Ham United midfielder Thomas Soucek fired a warning at Tottenham, declaring that the Hammers were determined to finish above their rivals come the end of the campaign.

The Premier League may no longer be the priority for Tottenham, with the Europa League offering a more realistic route to silverware, but there is still an expectation for Ange Postecoglou’s men to deliver a professional performance in this derby.

Let’s find out how to watch Tottenham vs West Ham United, team news, score prediction, and more.

When and where is the game?

The Premier League meeting between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur will take place at the London Stadium on Sunday, 4 May 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 2PM (UK time).

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How to watch West Ham vs Tottenham in the Premier League

Supporters looking to watch the game live in the UK will be disappointed, as the match will not be televised. The only way to catch the action live will be to head to the London Stadium.

Spurs vs West Ham team news

Team news ahead of the clash sees both clubs dealing with injury setbacks. Tottenham are sweating on the fitness of Heung-min Son, who continues to nurse a foot problem.

Radu Dragusin is ruled out as he recovers from an ACL injury, while James Maddison and Dominic Solanke remain doubtful after picking up knocks against Bodo/Glimt. Lucas Bergvall is unavailable for the rest of the campaign.

West Ham United have issues of their own. Crysencio Summerville is struggling with a hamstring issue, Edson Alvarez is also a doubt, and Michail Antonio is expected to miss out again as he recovers from injuries sustained in a recent car accident.

Spurs Web Prediction

Spurs have faltered in the Premier League this season, and it is difficult to see how they come away with a result at West Ham United.

Ange Postecoglou is expected to rotate his side heavily, and each time he has done that, it has had a clear impact on performances across recent games.

It is a tough one to call, but Spurs may well be staring at their 20th league defeat of the season when they take to the pitch at the London Stadium.