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Ange Postecoglou is set to return to the dugout after leading Tottenham to the Europa League title last season.

Nottingham Forest supporters have been divided by Postecoglou, with many sharing their discontent at the news.

Given how successful Nuno Espirito Santo was at the City Ground, it is understandable why some supporters have their doubts.

Now, Jamie Carragher has shared the key reason why the 60-year-old could come up short in the East Midlands.

Ange Postecoglou ran Tottenham players into the ground

Forest fans will quickly learn about Postecoglou’s ways, and it is sure to be a blistering ride.

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Given how the East Midlands club played under Nuno, Stuart Pearce is sceptical about whether Postecoglou is the right fit.

Indeed, that notion is probably fair, given that the two managers played the complete opposite style of football.

However, Evangelos Marinakis is evidently keen to take that monumental gamble in search of a trophy.

While speaking on The Overlap, Carragher has shared another reason why Postecoglou could struggle at the City Ground.

“Do you know the big success for Nottingham Forest under Nuno was, we were looking at this on Monday Night Football, is players didn’t get injured,” he said on 11 September.

“Because of the way they played, they weren’t intense at all, so almost the opposite of Ange, so not as intense, not doing as many sprints, he played the same team every game, sort of week in week out.

“You think of the injuries that they had at Tottenham, if that happens.”

Will Ange Postecoglou be a success at Nottingham Forest?

While injuries could be a key factor for Postecoglou at Forest, the real sticking point will surely be his style of play.

During his time at the City Ground, Nuno built his side to sit in and be compact before springing forward in attack.

As for Postecoglou, he is famed for his single approach philosophy of aggressive pressing and a high defensive line.

That simply will not work to begin with.

If the 60-year-old uses that style of play in his first match against Arsenal, then it could get ugly in North London.

However, if the former Celtic boss drip feeds his philosophy over a longer period of time, then it might just sink in.

Whatever happens, there are all the ingredients at Forest for this to be a spectacular season.

Bryan Gil finally left Tottenham on transfer deadline day as he completed a move to Girona.

The winger spent the entirety of the 2024/25 campaign on loan with the La Liga outfit, and has since completed a permanent move there, with an £8.6million deal agreed before the recent deadline.

Gil struggled massively at Tottenham, as he never really displayed the level of consistency that is required to become a regular feature for a Premier League team.

Thomas Frank’s arrival didn’t change his situation at all, but the Spanish star’s failings in N17 may not have been all of his own doing.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Bryan Gil ‘mismanaged’ during his time with Tottenham

At one stage on deadline day, it looked as though Gil was likely to leave Tottenham for free, as reports in Spain suggested that he could potentially terminate his contract in North London.

In the end, the Lilywhites were able to secure a fee for the out-of-favour man, even though it was only an insignificant amount.

Gil was an exciting young prospect when he first joined from Sevilla back in 2021, but he never adapted to life in the Premier League, and left having made just 22 league appearances throughout his stay.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the wideman could have been managed better in N17, and is also surprised that he didn’t leave for free.

“I think there’s still a good player in there because when he went on loan to Girona, he got back in the Spain squad,” Wenham said.

“So there’s obviously it’s still a good player in there, but he’s been mismanaged from the beginning. At least Gil has gone for £8.6m.

“I’m surprised, I was waiting for him to not renew (his contract) and go for free at the end of the season or wait for a payoff to go. So we actually sold someone for money.”

Bryan Gil was never right for the Premier League

Gil had moments for Tottenham where he showed the quality that was expected from him when he was first brought in, but these were ultimately too few and far between.

The 24-year-old struggled with the physicality of the Premier League, and that prevented him from ever really showcasing the true extent of his ability in North London.

It was a signing that never really worked out for Spurs, who will undoubtedly be glad to see the back of Gil, especially since they were able to generate a small fee for him.

Tottenham have made a bright start to the new Premier League campaign in the last few weeks.

The Lilywhites began the season with two impressive wins in the opening two games, before their promising start was checked somewhat by a frustrating defeat to Bournemouth last time out.

Tottenham take on West Ham this weekend as they seek to return to winning ways after the international break, during which several of their stars represented their countries.

Thomas Frank has shown plenty of encouraging signs during his first assignments in the dugout in N17, and he looks set to face a big selection decision ahead of this weekend’s clash.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Djed Spence hailed amid Destiny Udogie comparison at Tottenham

Djed Spence has turned his career at Tottenham around in recent months, and his rise continued when he won his first senior England cap in their victory over Serbia on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old has reinvented himself as a left-back in N17, and that has seen him recover from being loaned out on several occasions to become an important part of the team.

Destiny Udogie has been sidelined with an injury until recently, but Spence’s performances have prompted questions as to whether he will even get back in the side after the latest round of internationals.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the recent England recognition will continue to boost his confidence even further.

“He (Spence) has had setback after setback, and he’s shown so much resilience and strength to get to where he is now,” Wenham said.

“I put an X post out a couple of days ago saying, who would you pick as your starting left back if Udogie was fully fit and firing? Most people said Spence. So he’s done amazingly well. This England cap will only continue to boost his confidence.”

Thomas Frank to show faith in Djed Spence vs West Ham

Udogie has largely been excellent for Tottenham since his move from Udinese in 2023, and although he clearly has a big future ahead of him, Frank needs to stand by Spence and continue to show faith in him.

The Italian returned from his absence to come off the bench in the latter stages of the defeat to Bournemouth, but after Spence’s recent performances, it would be a hugely harsh decision from the boss if he were to lose his shirt.

The former Nottingham Forest star appears to be riding a wave of confidence at the moment, and there would certainly be a risk of damaging that by bringing Udogie back into the fold at the earliest opportunity.

Frank’s man-management at Brentford was strong, and he will need to keep both of his left-back options happy in the coming months.

Tottenham return to Premier League action after the international break with a trip to West Ham on Saturday.

Thomas Frank suffered his first league loss against Bournemouth and will be hellbent on returning to winning ways.

Despite their positive start to the season, Spurs are only marginal favourites to beat West Ham, who recorded their first win against Nottingham Forest.

Frank could hand Xavi Simons his Tottenham debut, while Randal Kolo Muani will also be pushing for minutes.

Here, Tottenham News reveals the key information about tickets, travel, and the expected weather for the visit to the London Stadium.

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Ticket information for West Ham vs Tottenham

Spurs have been allocated 3,001 tickets for their trip to East London, but tickets have sold out after initially going on sale to season ticket holders.

Tickets were priced at £30 for adults (22-64), while £25 for seniors (over 66), under-21s (18-21), and under-18s.

Supporters can use Tottenham’s official ticketing site to purchase future tickets, but season ticket holders will get priority.

Tottenham fans’ travel options to the London Stadium

Supporters travelling to the London Stadium will be relieved to know there are no planned tube strikes this weekend.

There are a host of train stations within walking distance from the stadium, all within a 20-minute walk.

Alternatively, there is a wealth of bus routes that serve Stratford, although journeys are expected to take longer.

With travel network delays a possibility, fans are reminded to use TfL’s real-time updates to stay informed before arrival.

Chance of rain and strong winds for Premier League clash

The Met Office reports that temperatures are expected to be between 13 and 20 degrees in West Ham on Saturday.

At 5:30 pm, there is a 20 per cent chance of rain, with sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by the early evening.

Strong winds are expected for the Premier League encounter, with wind speeds predicted to reach highs of 27mph around kick-off.

Spurs are without an away win against the Hammers since 2019, when they triumphed in a 3-2 victory.

However, Tottenham have only lost one of their last eight games against the Irons, who will be eyeing a second successive win.

Tottenham cannot seem to escape the news despite the distraction of the international break.

Daniel Levy’s departure from Spurs has continued to dominate headlines, with reaction rolling on.

However, attention will soon turn to the Premier League, with Thomas Frank’s side travelling to West Ham.

Here, Tottenham News rounds up the latest news surrounding the North London club, including reaction to Djed Spence’s England debut.

Harry Kane and Dominic Solanke lead Djed Spence reaction

Spence received his first England cap from Thomas Tuchel, coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute.

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In making his first appearance for the Three Lions, the left back also became the first muslim to represent the men’s team.

Kane handed Spence his cap and spoke of his emotion while delivering a speech in the England dressing room.

Then, Solanke and several other Spurs players reacted to Spence’s performance and were clearly buzzing for their teammate.

Daniel Levy reaction continues at Tottenham

Levy always found it difficult to escape the spotlight, and that will continue despite his departure from Hotspur Way.

Alan Brazil revealed a conversation with former Tottenham players about the 63-year-old and how they all spoke positively about his reign.

Meanwhile, former Spurs manager David Pleat described Levy’s ambition and how he was ruthless while he worked with him.

Indeed, the former executive chairman has continued to be praised for his running of the club despite criticism about spending.

Spurs bank £90m from financing deal

Tottenham have raised around £90million through a financing deal with Macquarie Group Ltd.

The Lilywhites have agreed to give Macquarie income from future broadcasting rights in return for a lump sum of cash, while the Australian lender will also receive a fee and interest.

This is not the first time that Macquarie has done this with a Premier League club, as they previously gave Nottingham Forest a £28m loan in 2023.

A recent club statement said: “The recent changes are all part of the club’s ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success.”

Daniel Levy’s departure from Tottenham has sent shockwaves around the Premier League in recent days.

The Spurs chief has called time on his involvement with the club after a 25-year stint in the hierarchy, and his departure has resulted in heavy speculation of a potential takeover.

ENIC remain adamant that Tottenham are not for sale under any circumstances, but it still looks likely to be something of a transition period for the North Londoners.

Levy’s exit marks the end of an era in N17, and there are undoubtedly mixed feelings surrounding his tenure in charge.

Tottenham could have won Premier League titles under Daniel Levy

Levy has been a controversial figure at Tottenham over the years, as plenty of fans point to his lack of willingness to spend money and occasional transfer failings as something that has held the club back.

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He has overseen existential progress off the pitch and in the running of the club, but the footballing side of things has often left a lot to be desired.

The 63-year-old rounded off his time in charge with a trophy as Spurs tasted Europa League glory back in May, but there has always been a sense that more could have been achieved.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Spurs could have won Premier League titles under Levy if he had stretched their capabilities a little further.

“He did establish us back in European football and the exponential growth of the club to where it is now. We are rightly considered one of the big six,” Wenham said.

“A lot of that is down to Levy, but on the whole, I think there’ll always be an angle of ‘what if he pushed on a little bit more?’

“We could be sitting here with a couple of Premier League titles as well, and that’s where the frustration certainly lies amongst the fan base.”

Thomas Frank may be a good parting gift from Daniel Levy

Levy’s appointment of Thomas Frank proved to be one of his final major acts as Spurs chairman, and the early signs suggest that it could also be one of his best.

The Dane has made a bright start in the dugout in N17, and he looks like the right man to take the club forward.

The Tottenham faithful have already taken well to Frank and his style of football, and it looks as though his appointment could end up being something of a parting gift from Levy.

It is still very much the early stages of his reign, but the early signs are certainly very promising.

Tottenham showed an interest in bringing Conor Gallagher back to the Premier League during the summer transfer window.

The midfielder has been away from English football since the summer of 2024, when Chelsea sold him to Atletico Madrid, but he has been heavily linked with a return in the last few months.

Tottenham showed a sustained interest in Gallagher during the summer, with the Spanish capital club understood to be willing to listen to offers for their star.

Thomas Frank’s side were ultimately unable to secure his signature during the summer transfer window, but it could be a very different story by the time January comes around.

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

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Tottenham could secure Conor Gallagher with £45m bid

Tottenham are still keen on Gallagher, and could potentially make a move to try and secure his services in the January transfer window.

Frank is seemingly still unhappy with the state of his squad in N17, despite completing eight new signings in the summer, and that could be a driving factor if Spurs do ultimately make a move for the 25-year-old.

Gallagher has become an important player for Diego Simeone’s side since joining for £34million, and while they would surely want to make a profit on their investment, their stance in the summer suggests that a deal could potentially be there to be done.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that he would be an excellent signing for the Lilywhites, and feels that it may only take a fee of £45m to secure his signature.

“What a buy he (Gallagher) has been for Atletico Madrid,” King said.

“Simeone has built them up to a force in Spain to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid.

“Gallagher would be a good option for Spurs without a shadow of a doubt.

“At 25, they’d be expecting to have to splash £50m on him, but I think £45m might do the job for Spurs.”

Conor Gallagher would be a great signing for Spurs

Tottenham’s interest in Gallagher is unsurprising given the way that he has been able to revitalise his career in the Spanish capital.

The midfielder came in for criticism at times from both Chelsea and England supporters in the past, but he has taken on a vital role within the Atletico side, and that has seen him produce some of the best football of his career.

He is an energetic presence in the middle of the park and a superb ball-winner, and another addition in the midfield would surely be valuable to Frank, given the contract situations of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma.

Gallagher’s signing would certainly not come cheaply for Spurs, but that shouldn’t detract from the fact that it would be an impressive piece of business.

David Pleat is the latest person associated with Tottenham to speak out on Daniel Levy’s departure.

Alan Brazil described how former Spurs players praised Levy for the way he conducted business in North London before leaving his role as Executive Chairman.

Furthermore, Levy has left Tottenham as a financially stable club, even if he has been criticised for a lack of player investment through the years.

Now, former Lilywhites manager David Pleat, who worked with the 63-year-old, has described what he was like behind the scenes.

David Pleat describes how Daniel Levy conducted business

Since leaving his role as a consultant at Tottenham, Pleat has praised Levy for the work he has done at the North London club.

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Pleat managed the Lilywhites long before Levy was chairman, but did hold the position of caretaker manager under him.

After his role as manager, the 80-year-old was also involved in multiple roles, having been involved with player recruitment and scouting.

Now, Pleat has opened up about Levy’s character while speaking with Jim White and Simon Jordan on talkSPORT.

“All I can say is he was calm. You can’t micromanage, they have so many different departments, Jim, there’s IT, there’s programmes, there’s press, there’s medical, there’s groundsmen, you can’t keep an eye on everything that accurately, it’s very difficult, it’s too big an organisation,” he said.

“But what he did do was, he employed people, decent people to take on the responsibility in those different areas, and after two or three years, if they didn’t produce, if things weren’t correct, or if the team wasn’t doing well enough, maybe he made a change. That’s how ambition works.”

Did Tottenham show more ambition under Daniel Levy?

Although Pleat described Levy’s ambition at Spurs, many supporters will disagree with him.

To his credit, the 63-year-old delivered what is regarded as the best stadium in modern football.

Furthermore, the Lilywhites have been a regular fixture in Europe, but questions have been asked about investment and drive.

Essentially, fans want more than the two trophies that were won during Levy’s 24-year reign.

Perhaps the biggest frustration is that Tottenham were challenging for major honours and failed to build on that.

With Levy gone, the Spurs faithful will be sure to judge any future success on silverware.

Which Tottenham players could Ange Postecoglou sign for Nottingham Forest?

Tottenham supporters will watch on with intrigue after Ange Postecoglou secured his return to management with Nottingham Forest.

Postecoglou will be joined by former Spurs staff at the City Ground after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo.

Tottenham will meet Forest for the first time this season in December before a return match in late March, with Thomas Frank now in charge.

With the next transfer window set for January, supporters will be wondering which Lilywhites players the Australian could sign for Forest.

Ange Postecoglou could eye reunion with Rodrigo Bentancur

Given Spurs’ transfer saga involving Morgan Gibbs-White, it could be tricky for the two clubs to strike any agreements over players.

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However, several players are nearing the end of their contracts in North London, and they could appeal to Postecoglou.

Bentancur’s contract at Tottenham runs out next summer, along with Bissouma and Davies.

The central midfielder has been linked with an exit from the North London club, with a move to Spain mooted.

Under Postecoglou, the Uruguay international featured more heavily, making 69 appearances across two campaigns.

Indeed, that is despite Bentancur suffering two ligament tears and serving a domestic seven-match ban for comments made on Son Heung-min.

If Forest progress in the Europa League, then a move to the East Midlands could appeal to the 28-year-old.

Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma will soon be out of contract at Tottenham

Although his impact has curtailed, Davies could present another appealing option for the 60-year-old if he wants more experience and leadership within his ranks.

At 32, Davies still has time to contribute at the highest level and has not yet featured under Frank.

Another option for Postecoglou could be Bissouma, who has been heavily linked with a Spurs exit.

While the Mali international could still secure a move to Turkey, time is ticking to secure a switch before the deadline on 12 September.

During his time as Tottenham manager, the Australian spoke highly of him, but challenged him to deliver better performances.

Who could Ange Postecoglou sign on loan for Nottingham Forest?

Several players in Frank’s side could find their minutes limited this season, meaning Forest could pounce.

Mathys Tel was left out of Frank’s Champions League squad, and although he has only just signed permanently, he could seek a loan move if he is not given opportunities.

Another winger who will likely have to sit on the bench is Wilson Odobert, who arrived from Burnley during Postecoglou’s tenure.

Last season, the Frenchman was out for a significant period with injury, but is behind Brennan Johnson on the left wing.

Archie Gray is another player who arrived during the former Celtic boss’ stint in North London and made 43 appearances in all competitions last term.

Gray did start against Burnley, but was benched against Man City and Bournemouth, highlighting that he will be a squad player under Frank.

While a move for the 19-year-old would be viewed as ambitious, he would surely benefit from more playing time at Forest.

With just over three months until the winter window, several Tottenham players could appeal to Postecoglou at Forest.

Djed Spence has had a brilliant start to the season for Tottenham.

Spence received his first call-up for England this international break, having impressed for Spurs so far this campaign.

The full-back came off the bench in the Three Lions’ 5-0 win over Serbia and made history while doing so.

The 25-year-old became the first Muslim to feature for England after playing 21 minutes in Belgrade on Tuesday night.

Spence has had a tough period at Spurs in the past, but he seems to have really turned a corner and is now a key part of Thomas Frank’s side.

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Tottenham stars give their verdict on Djed Spence England debut

Harry Kane mentioned Spence in his post-match speech in the dressing room after the England win in Serbia.

The former Tottenham captain was full of praise for the full-back upon his debut, and he wasn’t the only one.

Spence took to Instagram to celebrate his international debut, posting a photo of himself in the Three Lions jersey after the match.

He said: “Today arguably the Greatest and Proudest day of my life ♥️🦁Honoured to make my England debut🦁A day I’ve dreamt of all my life & now has become a reality🤲🏾 GOD IS THE GREATEST !” #GODSPEED

Dominic Solanke was one of the Spurs players to comment on the post, saying: “Congrats my boy!🤍”

Pedro Porro also reacted to the post, offering his congratulations to his fellow full-back with a reply of: “😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍”

Micky van de Ven was another Spurs defender to leave a comment on Spence’s post, reacting with the “😍” emoji.

Djed Spence has worked hard for Three Lions call-up

Spence received a lot of criticism early on in his Tottenham career, but has worked hard to prove the doubters wrong and earn his first international cap.

It hasn’t always been the easiest path for Spence since joining Spurs from Middlesbrough, with loan spells and a lack of game time.

Since last campaign, Spence has been a key part of the Tottenham defence and was part of the Europa League-winning side.

If the 25-year-old can continue his recent form, he will certainly be in line for a call-up to England’s World Cup squad next summer.