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Tottenham will be looking for revenge when they travel to the London Stadium on Saturday.

The Lilywhites have seen five managers arrive at Hotspur Way in the last five years.

These include Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou. Thomas Frank is replacing Postecoglou after his UEFA Europa League win.

Frank has had a strong start to the season with Tottenham, who secured all three points against Burnley and Manchester City. While a defeat against Bournemouth was not in Spurs’ plans, there is an expectation that Frank will learn moving forward.

But before the Dane and even prior to Postecoglou, Graham Potter was looked at to manage the Lilywhites.

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Graham Potter snubbed Tottenham for ‘top four’ job

Following the departure of Mourinho in 2021, Tottenham briefly considered Potter to become head coach.

Potter was at Brighton at the time and was gaining a stellar reputation in the Premier League. However, the move was not meant to be. Or, more brutally, the current West Ham coach was unconvinced of a move to Hotspur Way.

According to The Sun on 27 June 2021, Potter would have only been tempted to leave the Seagulls if a “top-four” offer came through.

The former Brighton manager was keen to wait and enhance his reputation in the hope that the likes of Man City and Liverpool came knocking.

As a result, Spurs appointed Nuno as head coach. However, he only lasted until November 2021, and the North London club appointed Conte as his successor. In an interesting turn of events, Postecoglou has replaced Nuno at Nottingham Forest after a rocky end to his tenure.

Tottenham can get revenge on Graham Potter this weekend

Tottenham will take on West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday, 13 September upon their return from international break.

Spurs will feel confident about their chances, given their own and Frank’s recent form against West Ham. The game could also spark fireworks with Mohammed Kudus set to return to the London Stadium since his arrival at Tottenham in the summer.

But following his comments in 2021, the Lilywhites could further their Premier League chances and get revenge on Potter with a win.

Tottenham have appointed a high-ranking official from North London rivals Arsenal.

Tottenham were beaten to several signings by Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

Eberechi Eze was swiped from Tottenham’s noses by Arsenal earlier in the summer, when Spurs looked to have had a deal agreed.

Arsenal also hijacked Tottenham’s move for Piero Hincapie, as the Ecuadorian moved from Bayer Leverkusen.

Tottenham have now made a move of their own, luring a boardroom figure from the Emirates to take up a position behind the scenes.

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Vinai Venkatesham plunders Arsenal for new Chief Marketing Officer

Tottenham have announced the arrival of a new Chief Marketing Officer.

Adam Gardiner will begin his position at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the new year, having been recruited from North London rivals Arsenal.

Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham announced the appointment of Gardiner, who spent five years at the Gunners, via Tottenham’s official website on 9 September.

Venkatesham said: “I’m delighted that Adam will be joining us as Chief Marketing Officer. This role is critical to our plans to strengthen our connection with our supporters, and we look forward to Adam joining our Executive Team in due course.”

Gardiner had several years in senior roles at Nike before transitioning to his job at Arsenal, and added how excited he was to start at Spurs.

He said: “It’s an incredibly exciting time for the club. Tottenham Hotspur has a rich history and strong values, and there’s a huge opportunity ahead.

“I’m honoured to be appointed and look forward to working with a talented team to make Spurs supporters proud.”

This will be seen as a bit of a coup for Spurs, who are experiencing a reshuffling behind the scenes.

More background changes for Tottenham after Daniel Levy exit

The appointment of Gardiner is another change behind the scenes for Tottenham.

Daniel Levy shockingly departed the club last week, having been Executive Chairman since 2001.

The departure of Levy has sparked discussions of a possible takeover of the North London club.

Amanda Staveley has been linked with the purchase of Spurs alongside her US-backed consortium, PCP International Finance.

Staveley was a key figure to the Saudi/PIF takeover of Newcastle United in 2021.

ENIC have insisted they do not want to sell, but the speculation remains, and the right bid could tempt them.

Tottenham completed some exciting signings during the summer transfer window.

The Lilywhites needed to overhaul their squad after a dismal Premier League campaign last time out, and they have done an effective job of that over the last few months.

Tottenham notably missed out on Eberechi Eze, but they were still able to secure eight signings throughout the window, and several could slot straight into the first-choice starting XI.

Thomas Frank will be delighted with the work that has been done on the squad, but there is one particular move that the North Londoners will be feeling even more pleased about.

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

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Juventus ‘caught by surprise’ by Tottenham Kolo Muani move

Tottenham moved quickly to add Randal Kolo Muani to their ranks on deadline day, as he became the final addition of a busy summer for the N17 outfit.

The forward has played in a World Cup final and has also has bags of Champions League experience, and his signing has been cause for plenty of excitement since it was agreed.

The Frenchman has joined on a season-long loan from PSG, as Frank and Co. were able to jump in and hijack his impending return to Juventus in the final days of the window.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes that Spurs’ move for the 26-year-old caught the Italian giants completely off guard.

“I think Juventus were caught by surprise, with Kolo Muani having been on loan there last year,” Wenham said.

“They were waiting until the end of the window, thinking that they’d get better terms because obviously he was there last year, and no one else has taken him. Tottenham seemingly swooped in 24 hours to get the deal done.

“So it’s hugely impressive and I think he’s going to be a fantastic signing, and another one that instantly improves our options.”

Kolo Muani deal a refreshing change for Spurs

Tottenham’s failure to land Eze earlier in the summer was another transfer saga in which the Lilywhites let themselves down with the speed of their negotiations.

They seemingly had a deal to sign the England international within their grasp, only to drag their heels and allow Arsenal to swoop in.

With that in mind, the signing of Kolo Muani served as impressive proof that they can still conduct business in a quick and decisive manner.

The former Eintracht Frankfurt star looks to be a sensible purchase, and Spurs will be hoping that he can repay their faith in him with some quality performances.

Ange Postecoglou has been announced as Nottingham Forest’s new head coach following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo.

Postecoglou was sacked by Spurs in June despite winning the Europa League at the end of last season.

Postecoglou ended Tottenham’s trophy draught, but was ultimately still dismissed on the grounds that the performance in the Premier League was not enough.

Spurs finished 17th last season and suffered 22 losses, and the decision was made for Spurs to have a more defensively solid coach in charge.

Now, Postecoglou has returned to the English top flight as Nottingham Forest boss, sparking mixed reactions.

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Stuart Pearce questions Ange Postecoglou’s appointment

Speaking live on talkSPORT on 9 September, former England defender Stuart Pearce said he believes Postecoglou’s values may not line up with Nottingham Forest’s style of play.

Pearce said: “I think there is a group of players who have gotten into a groove, and the style of play has brought them success.

“If you are going to play expansive and open, does that suit Nottingham Forest’s counter attack style?

“That is my question mark with Postecoglou.”

Pearce made 401 appearances for Nottingham Forest, and whilst he believes that Postecoglou’s style of play is exciting, it is perhaps one that is not compatible with Nottingham Forest at the moment.

Forest fans are unhappy with Postecoglou’s appointment, despite it being a good appointment on paper.

With his philosophy being such a contrast from Nuno’s pragmatism, it will take some time for Postecoglou to win fans over at the City Ground.

Morgan Gibbs-White could finally make Spurs move in January

Gibbs-White was close to joining Spurs in the summer, but ultimately decided to stay at Nottingham Forest.

Nuno was certainly a big factor in convincing the midfielder to stay, and now he has been sacked, Gibbs-White could reassess his decision in January.

Gibbs-White registered 15 goal contributions last season as Nottingham Forest defied all odds to secure European football.

With Spurs able to offer Champions League football, Gibbs-White may finally move in the January window, especially now that Nuno has left the club.

Nottingham Forest fans need to know these three things about Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as Nottingham Forest manager.

Postecoglou won the Europa League at Tottenham in his second season at the club but was then sacked by Daniel Levy.

Levy has now departed Tottenham, and it seems that Postecoglou is set to have the last laugh after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Forest.

Some Forest supporters do not want Postecoglou after his chaotic Tottenham reign, but they should give him a chance.

Ange Postecoglou is more adaptable than he is given credit

It has often been said that Postecoglou refused to abandon his possession-based attacking philosophy in his two-year stint at Tottenham.

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It served him well in his first season at Spurs, as he led the Lilywhites to a fifth-place finish in his first season at Hotspur Way.

However, a brutal injury crisis that was exacerbated by his training methods and a stubborn refusal to change his approach despite not having the players was ultimately his downfall, according to many observers.

He won the club’s first trophy in 17 years, but a 17th-place finish in the Premier League, with 22 losses, was simply not good enough.

If he is to succeed in his new role, he needs to be able to adapt to different situations, something which he did show in the later rounds of the Europa League.

He shifted from a constantly high defensive line to utilising a double pivot in midfield, which increased his side’s defensive solidity.

He proved that he is willing to compromise in the Europa League final against Manchester United, when his side recorded their lowest possession in a win under the Australian.

Nottingham Forest fans will fall in love with Ange Postecoglou

Most Forest fans will be gutted that Espirito Santo has gone, but they will fall in love with Postecoglou quickly.

He is relatable and down to earth, but also not afraid to speak his mind, which should fit in well with Evangelos Marinakis, who often speaks out about perceived grievances against his club.

He is arguably the most entertaining character in football right now, down to his witty press conference answers to his charisma and self-confidence.

Some of his most iconic moments came off the pitch, with his claim that he always wins a trophy in his second season line and the infamous “season three is better than season two” quote during the Europa League trophy parade.

He turned to the Spurs fans and cupped his ears when Pape Sarr scored against Chelsea, only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul in the build-up, showing the kind of character that he is.

Ange Postecoglou will make Nottingham Forest the most entertaining team in the Premier League

It is never boring on the pitch either, with Postecoglou in the dugout.

His high-risk, high-reward style of football leads to high-scoring matches. In one week in December 2024, his side beat Southampton 5-0, then beat Manchester United 4-3 before losing 6-3 to Liverpool.

There is no doubt that with Postecoglou in charge, Forest will be fun to watch, as he has openly stated his desire to entertain supporters in the past.

Given the combination of the Australian, Marinakis and the squad at Forest’s disposal, it should be a great mix, and will only serve to make the top-flight even better.

Rodrigo Bentancur’s contract situation is continuing to cause concern for Tottenham.

The Uruguayan’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, and that could see the Lilywhites lose out on an important part of Thomas Frank’s plans if they do not act quickly.

Tottenham could lose Bentancur for free at the end of the season, and he could even agree to an exit in January, when European clubs will be able to sign him on a pre-contract agreement.

He has started two of Spurs’ three Premier League games so far this season, but they now have even more reason to be concerned regarding his future.

Rodrigo Bentancur to be keen on La Liga switch as Atletico Madrid ready for deal

Bentancur’s situation at Tottenham has been complicated even further by the fact that Atletico Madrid are showing a sustained interest in the midfielder.

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The Spanish capital club made their interest in him clear over the summer, and it doesn’t appear to have faded at all in the last few weeks.

Diego Simeone’s men would “seriously value” the addition of the 28-year-old to their ranks in the coming months, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

They are understood to be unwilling to pay a transfer fee for the former Juventus man, but are hugely keen if the opportunity presents itself to sign him on a free.

It is thought that Bentancur “would welcome” his first experience in La Liga, which adds a real sense of urgency for Tottenham to settle his future as quickly as possible.

Tottenham have to tie down Rodrigo Bentancur

Bentancur would likely demand a significant wage at Tottenham if he did agree to a new deal in North London, but Spurs simply cannot afford to lose him.

His importance to their project has grown massively in the last few seasons, and he has already turned in several impressive performances since the start of the new campaign.

The threat of him potentially agreeing to move elsewhere as soon as January must surely spark the Lilywhites hierarchy into decisive action regarding his future.

They have to try and do everything that they can to keep him around, rather than just admitting defeat and accepting that they will lose him for nothing.

Mathys Tel to regain Thomas Frank trust at Tottenham amid recent developments

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham has been called into question after he was left out of their squad for the Champions League.

Thomas Frank was limited to a 22-man unit for the league phase of Europe’s premier club competition due to registration criteria, and that meant that a group of first-team players had to miss out.

Tel was among those omitted by Tottenham, with Yves Bissouma and Radu Dragusin also among the notable absentees.

That has understandably placed scrutiny on the youngster’s position in N17, but he may now already be well on his way to regaining the boss’ trust with his latest actions.

Mathys Tel displays excellent attitude after Tottenham snub

Tel has only been a permanent Tottenham player for a few months, and Frank’s decision will certainly have hurt him in the last few days.

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However, the way that he has approached the snub over Champions League selection has been admirable, especially for a player who is still making his way in the game.

Tel recently spoke of his desire to knuckle down and do his best “to be able to play,” which certainly suggests that he is happy to stay with the Lilywhites and fight for his place in the team in other competitions.

He has since backed up those comments with an impressive performance while on international duty.

The forward netted a brace in France U21s’ 3-0 victory over Serbia in a friendly on Monday night, as he provided further evidence that he will continue going about his business despite the recent disappointment.

At the end of a summer that has been largely dominated by discussions surrounding player power elsewhere in the Premier League, Tel’s approach has certainly been a welcome and refreshing stance so far.

Mathys Tel approach will be viewed kindly by Thomas Frank

Tel has found himself out of favour with Frank so far this season, having played a total of just 19 minutes from the opening three Premier League games.

However, his stance in the aftermath of his Champions League omission will surely send all the right messages to the boss.

The fact that he is prepared to work hard and prove himself is a hugely positive outlook from the starlet, and that type of attitude could easily see him handed more opportunities by Frank domestically.

Tottenham have plenty of depth in the final third now, but if Tel can continue to send the right signals to the manager, then there could yet be a way back for him in North London.

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou could return to Premier League management in the very near future.

Postecoglou guided Spurs to the Europa League trophy last season, yet was sacked after two years in charge following Spurs’ horrific performance in the Premier League.

Despite bringing long-awaited silverware to the club, Postecoglou’s dismissal in June was not seen as a shock to Spurs fans after suffering 22 defeats in the Premier League last season.

Now, he could be competing with Spurs following shocking news at another Premier League club.

Ange Postecoglou front-runner to become Nottingham Forest manager

Former Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Nottingham Forest overnight following months of rumours that he had fallen out with the ownership.

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Owner Evangelos Marinakis is said to want a manager who plays more attractive football, with Postecoglou the favourite to join Nottingham Forest, as reported by The Telegraph.

Undoubtedly, this has raised loads of talk on X, with Forest fans strongly against the appointment of Postecoglou.

With the reception of Nuno’s departure and links to Postecoglou being met negatively by fans, the former Spurs boss will need to get off to a great start if he becomes the new Forest manager.

Ange Postecoglou’s style of play a big change for Nottingham Forest

Nuno had gained many plaudits whilst in Nottingham, taking Forest from 17th to seventh in just one season.

His pragmatism made Forest such a tricky team to beat, as they occupied a place in the top four for much of the season.

Stylistically, Postecoglou is the complete opposite of what Forest fans have experienced over the last 21 months, and his reputation for not being tactically flexible is a huge red flag for them.

Postecoglou was under heavy pressure at Tottenham throughout his second season, and he will need to get Forest fans on board with the project as soon as he arrives; otherwise, life in Nottingham could prove challenging for the Australian.

Ange Postecoglou is on the verge of a Premier League return following his dismissal by Tottenham in June.

The Australian delivered the Lilywhites’ first trophy in 17 years, but that feat was unable to outweigh a strikingly poor Premier League campaign in the eyes of the hierarchy in N17.

Tottenham sacked Postecoglou just weeks after the Europa League triumph in Bilbao, and he has since been linked with several jobs throughout the summer.

However, the 60-year-old’s return to English football is now imminent, as he is set to take the reins at Nottingham Forest.

Ange Postecoglou will be joined by former Tottenham staff at Nottingham Forest

Tottenham’s decision to sack Postecoglou was a controversial one, and he will now step into the dugout against them later this season, as he is hours away from being named as Forest’s new boss.

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His first assignment in the dugout for the Reds will be Saturday’s trip to face Arsenal, while he will have to wait until 13 December before he gets to send his new team into battle against his former employers.

With Postecoglou’s return to English football seemingly now all but agreed, attention will turn towards the coaching team that he will assemble at the City Ground, and he appears to be lining up several swift reunions.

That coaching unit will look very familiar to Spurs fans, with the former Celtic boss set to be joined by several members of the backroom team who he worked with during his time in N17, according to David Ornstein via his X account.

Nick Montgomery and Mile Jedinak to be among new Ange Postecoglou team

Nick Montgomery and Mile Jedinak were both dismissed by Tottenham as part of their decision to give Postecoglou his marching orders, and it would be no surprise if they are two of the candidates to form his new coaching team.

The pair of ex-Spurs assistant coaches could also be joined by Sergio Raimundo, who remains out of work following his exit from North London.

That trio are surely the likely candidates to form the new backroom team at the East Midlands outfit, considering that Ryan Mason is now managing at West Brom, while Matt Wells has remained in N17.

Tottenham fans will undoubtedly be keen to keep a close eye on Postecoglou’s fortunes at the City Ground, and the familiarity of his coaching staff will add another reason for interest.

Ange Postecoglou is hours away from a swift return to Premier League management after he was sacked by Tottenham at the end of last season.

The Australian has been out of work since Daniel Levy opted to dismiss him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in June.

Postecoglou delivered Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 years when he led the team to glory in the Europa League final, but that wasn’t enough to save his job.

Now, his return to the Premier League appears to be imminent, following movement elsewhere in the division.

Ange Postecoglou to join Nottingham Forest imminently

Postecoglou quickly built a reputation for himself at Tottenham, and the Europa League triumph right at the end of his tenure has certainly seen him retain some of that, despite the dismal domestic campaign that he oversaw last term.

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He has been linked with several jobs since his departure from N17 was confirmed, but this time around, he finally appears set to secure himself a new role.

His Premier League return is now imminent, as Nottingham Forest appear set to appoint the former Spurs boss.

The Reds parted company with Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday night and are expected to make a move for Postecoglou to take over in the next 72 hours, according to journalist Mike McGrath via his X account.

The likes of Brendan Rodgers and Jose Mourinho have previously been tipped to take over at the City Ground, but it is understood that Postecoglou is the preferred option of owner Evangelos Marinakis.

They are hoping to have the deal done in advance of their trip to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Tottenham shouldn’t regret Ange Postecoglou sack

Tottenham’s decision to sack Postecoglou was a controversial one at the time, but they shouldn’t regret their call as they look back on it.

In Thomas Frank, they now have a man at the helm who is significantly more measured and calculated, and he should provide them with the stability that they need following Levy’s departure.

The former Brentford boss is a much more adaptable tactician than his predecessor, and he has already made a bright start in the early stages of the new campaign.

This season is likely to be something of a transition period for Tottenham, given all the change that has taken place in recent months, but there can be no doubt that they are now better placed to achieve success in the long term.