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Tottenham were handed a huge blow against West Ham and James Maddison has been quick to point it out.

Maddison has been sidelined for Spurs since suffering an ACL injury during Tottenham’s pre-season game against Newcastle United.

The Lilywhites have since had to navigate their way without him in the Premier League with the Hammers being their latest challenge.

Spurs’ game against West Ham promised fireworks. However, Maddison is convinced that an in-game decision was a step too far – albeit with Spurs going on to win emphatically in East London.

James Maddison calls out VAR after West Ham decision

Tottenham’s opening 45 minutes against the Hammers were eventful for the most part.

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Cristian Romero believed he had scored Spurs’ opener when a high-flying corner entered the box. But seconds after the defender had the ball in the back of the net, referee Jarred Gillett had blown the whistle for a foul.

Micky van de Ven was penalised for a double-handed push on former Spurs player Kyle Walker-Peters. The decision did not go down well with the away fans or Maddison, who took to social media to express his discontent.

Writing via X on Saturday, Maddison said: “Honestly the referees and VAR have had an absolute shocker of a start to the season.

“If that goal is disallowed for a foul you will never ever see a corner be taken without referee blowing for something ever again.”

VAR will not be James Maddison’s only concern

Xavi Simons was signed by Tottenham in the summer following Maddison’s ACL injury.

Thomas Frank was warned about Simons after his arrival. However, the former RB Leipzig star debuted for Spurs against West Ham and is expected to become a key player for the Lilywhites in the future.

Meanwhile, the Englishman has struggled with fitness since arriving in North London.

Tottenham were always keen on signing another attacking midfielder, which would have competed with Maddison. But his injury means that Simons could lock down the position in the future.

However, there is a glimmer of hope for the injured star as Simons started the game against the Hammers on the left wing.

While the reason behind this could be attributed to the international break, it does indicate that both Simons and Maddison could play together once he returns to the fold.

Jamie Redknapp could have made a real mess after voicing a strong opinion about Lord Alan Sugar and Tottenham.

As a club, the Lilywhites have struggled to catch a break.

Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham chairman earlier this month, in a huge shock to fans. He had been in the position for almost 25 years and had become one of the faces of the North London side.

But the Lewis family are focused on Tottenham’s sporting success, and Levy does not seem to come into the picture.

However, the chairman’s exit seems to have sparked a series of dramatic events, starting with Redknapp and former owner Sugar.

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Alan Sugar threatens Jamie Redknapp with legal action

Redknapp has continued to provide opinions on Tottenham over the years, and his latest seems to have gotten him into trouble.

Sugar was a part-owner at Tottenham from 1991 to 2001 before he sold his shares to ENIC in late 2000, with Levy becoming chairman soon after.

However, he has called out Rednapp and Sky Sports over comments the former Spurs star made about the former shareholders’ time in North London.

He took to X on Saturday, 13 September where he said: “Jamie Redknapp is a double-barrelled idiot. He talks a load of rubbish.

“He said, ‘when Daniel Levy took over Spurs, Alan Sugar left the club in a right mess’.

“He and Sky will be hearing from my lawyers [on] Monday.”

The businessman ended the post by tagging Redknapp’s father, Harry.

However, Sugar was not finished there. In another post on X, he followed up with: “I am coming after you Jamie Redknapp idiot.”

Tottenham will focus on football

Despite the noise around the club, Tottenham are focused on making this season matter.

Indeed, Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Spurs and replaced by Thomas Frank in the hope that the Lilywhites would perform better in the Premier League.

Tottenham seems to have been vindicated in their decision so far, with Frank taking the top-flight by storm. While the season is long, Spurs will be determined to come out on top by the end of the period.

Tottenham will look to implement further changes now that Daniel Levy has vacated his position.

Levy made shockwaves when he stepped down as Tottenham chairman. He had been the face of the North London club for almost 25 years and there was little warning of his departure.

But the Lewis family are keen to increase Spurs’ sporting success in a change that does not include Levy as chairman.

After winning the UEFA Europa League and appointing Thomas Frank as head coach, there is a feeling that the Lilywhites are moving in the right direction. However, Tim Sherwood believes he has the answer to bolster their recent success.

Tottenham need to trust their academy more

Tottenham have several young stars who are blossoming in their academy.

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Mikey Moore is the most recent success story. The winger was integrated into the senior squad under Ange Postecoglou and lifted the Europa League trophy with the North London club.

Following a successful season, Moore has left Tottenham on loan to Rangers to continue his development plan.

Former Tottenham manager Sherwood now believes that Spurs need to stop wasting money on “average players” and trust their academy gems.

Speaking to Sky Sports News on Saturday, 13 September, he said: “They’ve spent money along the way. My criticism has always been what they’ve spent it on.

“Down the years, they’ve spent £30, 40, 50million on bang average players who block the pathway for academy kids. I worked there and had to force those young kids in.

“In my opinion, the players there were bang average. They need to start putting these academy boys back in. But Daniel did a brilliant job in terms of the infrastructure at the club.”

Who are Tottenham’s most promising Academy stars?

Tottenham is home to an Academy with players who could become some of the very best in their position.

Luca Williams-Barnett could make his Tottenham debut this season. The attacking midfielder is considered one of the Lilywhites’ best, with fans eager to see Frank give him a chance.

There were suggestions that Tynan Thompson could replace Son Heung-min at Tottenham after he assisted off the bench against Wycombe during pre-season.

His intensity and skill are infectious, and there is no doubt Frank could call him up for Spurs this season.

Oliver Boast joined Tottenham’s Academy from Leeds United in the summer, and there is already the feeling that he could be special.

The centre-forward has already netted three goals in four games for Spurs’ Under-18s this season with many more expected to come.

With several incredible talents at his disposal, it is likely to see a couple of first-team debuts this season.

Richarlison has shocked spectators with his impressive start to Tottenham’s season.

It was not too long ago that Richarlison was set to leave Tottenham. However, the Brazilian has since turned things around.

Richarlison netted two spectacular goals for Spurs against Burnley in a game where he and Mohammed Kudus stole the show. He then continued his fine form into Spurs’ win over Manchester City at the Etihad .

Despite the Lilywhites’ disappointing defeat to Bournemouth, the striker went into the international break as a new player. As such, the latest Premier League announcement has taken him by surprise.

Richarlison responds to Jack Grealish Player of the Month award

Despite his stellar start to the season, Richarlison was not nominated for the EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month award.

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From an eight-man shortlist, Jack Grealish was announced as the winner on Friday, 12 September. Grealish was linked with Tottenham throughout the summer, but agreed a loan move with Everton towards the end of the window.

Destiny Udogie posted a video of Richarlison’s reaction via Snapchat, in which he joked about the Premier League clearly not liking him.

He said: “The Premier League don’t like me. This is impossible!”

Is Richarlison on track to surpass his Tottenham record from last season?

Injuries and poor form meant that Richarlison was unable to perform at his best for Spurs during the 2024/25 season.

Richarlison netted four goals for Spurs in the Premier League last season during a difficult campaign. This season, he has already netted two goals in three league games under Thomas Frank.

This surpasses both his 2023/24 and 2024/25 first three games, where he recorded zero goal contributions. With him already scoring half his tally from last season, the Brazilian is on the right track to having an unforgettable year.

However, after years of disappointment, Spurs supporters will be hoping injuries do not strike once again.

Tottenham are preparing to face West Ham, but events at the Emirates will have pricked supporters’ ears at Saturday lunchtime.

Ange Postecoglou has begun life as Nottingham Forest manager, having been sacked by the Lilywhites in June despite winning the Europa League title just weeks before.

Forest supporters were sceptical over Postecoglou’s appointment, given what unfolded last term.

Now, Arsenal supporters have aimed a not-so-subtle dig at their North London neighbours in North London.

Arsenal fans aim Tottenham chant at Nottingham Forest

Postecoglou was regularly thwarted by Arsenal during his time at Spurs and that has not changed.

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A trip to the Emirates Stadium was never going to be simple, especially given Forest’s performance against West Ham.

Indeed, the match transpired as expected with Mikel Arteta’s side strolling to a 3-0 victory over the Tricky Trees.

Tottenham’s summer target Eberechi Eze was on top form and bagged an assist in the red of Arsenal.

However, the bigger insult that occurred in North London was the chant aimed at the Lilywhites.

As the game drew to a close, Arsenal supporters aimed a cheeky chant: ‘Are you Tottenham in disguise?’

Furthermore, sack chants were aimed at Postecoglou as he started life with Forest in the worst possible way.

Spurs can reply to Arsenal with statement West Ham result

While Tottenham supporters will be reeling at the chant, they can make the perfect response against the Hammers.

Thomas Frank’s side have started the season with two wins from three, but should make it a third win in East London.

Although Graham Potter’s men will head in as underdogs, they showed how lethal they can be against Forest.

If Tottenham are victorious, then they will go level on points with the Gunners and will be hellbent on matching their fierce rivals.

Indeed, all ears will be listening to hear if the Spurs faithful respond to what was said in North London.

Ange Postecoglou’s recent showing has vindicated Tottenham’s decision to let him leave.

Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham after he finished 17th in the Premier League last season.

This came after Postecoglou lifted the UEFA Europa League with Spurs, with the decision to sack the Aussie controversial among fans and players.

The Australian has since been appointed as Nottingham Forest head coach after former Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked. However, it has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start.

Tottenham fans remark Ange Postecoglou ‘had’ to go

Tottenham fans were split in the middle when Postecoglou was sacked by the North London club.

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Some were devastated about the decision to dismiss the man who had won them their first trophy in 17 years. Others pointed out that his terrible Premier League results are a reason to back the decision.

It seems those who were ‘Ange Out’ have already been vindicated by Nottingham Forest 3-0 defeat to Arsenal on Saturday, 13 September.

Tottenham fans took to X to comment on the recent game. One said: “Love Ange, but even an idiot can tell that Frank was better for long term.” Meanwhile, another added: “I thank Micky van de Ven every day.”

One more fan chimed in: “There is not a single fibre of my being that thinks this is gonna work out for Forest with Ange.”

Others were quick to comment on Postecoglou’s tactic and his struggles when playing with a low block, as well as the loss of some of his coaching staff at Spurs.

One said: “They don’t have Matt Wells either who I think did a lot of damage control for Ange with his coaching.” Another added: “Well, he’s carrying on from where he left off. He’s on for the record 23 league defeats.”

Another fan even pointed out that Morgan Gibbs-White could be regretting his decision not to sign for Tottenham. He said: “I know Gibbs White thinks about that Spurs move every night.”

What is Ange Postecoglou’s record at Tottenham?

Postecoglou spent 706 days as Tottenham manager after arriving before the 2023/24 season.

Despite lifting the Europa League and achieving European football, he struggled to remain consistent in the league.

His previous experience with Spurs and in the Premier League indicates that while he may lift a trophy or two as manager, Forest could take a hit in the league.

Ange Postecoglou has only just begun life as Nottingham Forest manager, but could be set for a bumpy ride.

Postecoglou’s arrival at Forest was met with discontent by supporters, who are clearly concerned by what unravelled in North London.

Furthermore, Stuart Pearce questioned Evangelos Marinakis’ decision to hire him because of the Australian’s philosophy.

Now, former Tottenham player Peter Crouch has highlighted why he could find life hard with the Tricky Trees.

Peter Crouch makes Micky Van de Ven point for Ange Postecoglou

Forest supporters are quickly learning all about Postecoglou and how he will utilise his new team.

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During his time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the 60-year-old played a high line, which became a contentious decision.

In the early days of Postecoglou’s tenure, that tactic worked well, but his method was brutally exposed in an emphatic home loss to Chelsea.

When he had all of his players fit, Romero and Van de Ven were tasked with implementing this plan, but the latter possessed something that Postecoglou does not have at the City Ground.

“At Tottenham, obviously, with Van de Ven’s pace, he kind of could play like that,” Crouch said on TNT Sports Ultimate on 13 September, ahead of Forest’s clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

“I think they’re going to struggle if they are going to play a high line like that. I think, you know, [Mikel] Arteta kind of said it in his interview there, that he is expecting to play like that, but I think they might struggle with the centre-halves’ lack of pace.”

Tottenham not overreliant on Micky Van de Ven this season

The Netherlands international is certainly a key piece in Thomas Frank’s jigsaw, but he is now surrounded by more talent.

Alongside Romero, the Spurs duo can build their formidable partnership, and they must be regarded as one of the best centre-back pairings in the Premier League.

Ahead of him, the Lilywhites now have a superb shield in Joao Palhinha, and he should take some of the load off his defenders.

Of course, a key ingredient to any success will be keeping these players fit, but if they can do that, then it promises to be a progressive season under Frank.

Tottenham have been busy making changes after Daniel Levy left his role as executive chairman of the North London club.

Spurs poached Adam Gardiner from Arsenal, and he will become chief marketing officer in the New Year.

Then, Tottenham announced Kate Miller as chief communications officer, with Vinai Venkatesham speaking of his delight at the news.

Now, there has been significant news around the future of someone Antonio Conte was an admirer of.

Tottenham set to hold talks with Fabio Paratici

Paratici returned to Spurs in a consultancy role, and it now seems that the North London club want to keep him.

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Tottenham and Paratici reached an agreement over his return, and he has since been in a consultancy role.

However, it then appeared that the Lilywhites were having second thoughts over reappointing the Italian after Levy’s exit.

Now, it has emerged that talks will indeed be held over the coming weeks regarding Paratici’s role at the club, according to The Telegraph on 13 September.

They report that Paratici is understood to be keen to continue in either a full-time or consultancy capacity.

Why Antonio Conte was an admirer of Fabio Paratici

Conte and Paratici first worked together in Italy when the pair were in their respective roles at Juventus between 2011 and 2014.

Ironically, when Conte resigned in 2014, it was because of disagreements with the Juve board, including Paratici.

When the manager arrived in North London, the 53-year-old was already there, having been appointed months earlier.

However, it appears that Conte was a bigger fan of the managing director during his time with Spurs.

“And for sure, I’m enjoying the time working for Tottenham, to work for Tottenham, with these players,” Conte said via The Mirror in 2022.

“I have a great relationship with the owner and Paratici. I don’t see a problem for the future.”

Now, with significant changes occurring at Spurs, the Italian is set to remain with the Premier League club in some capacity.

Dejan Kulusevski’s future at Tottenham could be about to come under scrutiny as he continues his recovery from injury.

The Sweden international has been out of action since May with a knee problem, and has been unable to play any part in the Thomas Frank era in N17 so far.

Kulusevski could return for Spurs within the next three months following an update on his progress that he provided during the recent international break.

The 25-year-old was in impressive form last season, but his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could now be under scrutiny after the recent work in the transfer market.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Tottenham could look to move Dejan Kulusevski on

Tottenham added Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to their ranks in the final stages of the summer window, and that creates yet more competition for Kulusevski when he returns from his injury.

The former Juventus star is likely to face a battle with Simons to play in an advanced midfield role, and the Lilywhites also boast plenty of exciting options in the wide areas.

With that in mind, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Kulusevski needs to hit the ground running on his return to action, or he could even be shown the door in January.

“It certainly gives Frank a good option, although he has good cover in the attacking areas,” King said.

“Kulusevski has been a key player, but in two or three months when he’s fit, it will be Christmas. It’s going to be make or break for him, because it was a serious injury and he’s been out for a long time.

“He’s got to tread carefully as well, because he won’t want a setback now.

“If he does get himself fit, and proves that he’s fit, he’s either going to stay at the club or he could even be moved on in January.”

Dejan Kulusevski could become a key player for Thomas Frank

Kulusevski has been improving with every passing season at Tottenham, and if he can recover properly from his injury, then he will surely become a key player under Frank.

The versatile attacker was left to shoulder the majority of the creative burden for the Lilywhites at times last season, as injuries and a lack of confidence began to set in all around him.

His productivity has improved year on year in North London, and at 25, he should be ready to take his game to another level once he is back to full fitness.

As a result, if Spurs do want to trim down their attacking options this winter, they should surely be looking at other candidates to move out of the door.

ENIC may eventually decide to sell its majority stake in Tottenham, despite publicly trying to shut down all possible rumours of a takeover.

Daniel Levy departed his role as Spurs executive chairman last week, leading to the inevitable takeover speculation.

ENIC have stated that Tottenham are not for sale, although interested parties must make their intentions known by 5 October.

While all the noise suggests that a sale will not happen, it appears that it could just be a smoke screen for real intentions, with Qatari and US investors already interested.

This story includes exclusive comments from football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley.

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Tottenham to be strategic amid takeover speculation

Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made enquiries about Spurs’ takeover situation, reportedly eyeing a minority stake already.

Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has provided insight on a potential takeover.

“I think publicly, a not for sale sign in football is as good as a sale sign, isn’t it?” he said.

“We know that any club is for sale at the right price. Again, talk about Spurs in that context for several years now. I think I expect to see Qatar be in there or come back in there at some point. We know there’ve been rumours of that as well.

“But, ultimately, whether or not you’re publicly starting a bidding war, I think the reality is if a takeover is going to happen, Spurs are going to look to maximise the value, and that involves playing respective parties off against each other.

“And as I say, I think £4billion will be the starting price, and then it’s what somebody’s prepared to pay, whether they’re prepared to pay that or potentially a little bit more.

“That’s when you can start playing people off against each other, and I’m sure that’ll be part of the plan for Spurs if they are keen to sell, despite being publicly not for sale.”

How much have other Premier League clubs been sold for?

With Tottenham being valued at around £4billion as a starting point, there is every chance they could be sold for more.

Indeed, if they are sold for more than that figure, then it could eclipse how much was spent to acquire any of the most expensive Premier League clubs.

Given that three years have passed since Chelsea’s takeover, it seems realistic that £4bn should be a starting point.

Tottenham are a tempting asset, given their state-of-the-art stadium, financial stability, and opportunity for growth.

In what could be a historic season for Spurs, a takeover could take them to the next level.