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Kevin Danso joined Tottenham in the 2025 winter window on loan with an obligation to buy.

The Austrian defender has struggled to make himself a regular feature under Thomas Frank, after previously starting nine out of 10 games available in the Premier League last season.

Danso was recently slammed for ‘comedy’ defending alongside his teammates during the 2-2 draw against Burnley.

However, Danso has also impressed at times this season, in what has been a difficult league campaign for the London club.

Kevin Danso reacts as Austrian teammate returns to youth club

Danso is aiming to return for Tottenham as soon as possible after recently picking up an injury against Eintracht Frankfurt.

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In that game, the centre-back snapped the ligament in his big toe, which kept him out of Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Now, he is still ruled out for Spurs’ clash against Manchester United.

However, while he is focused on a return himself, the player is keeping tabs on things back over in his home country.

And in that sense, there has been a return as well, but this time in the transfer market.

Former Premier League striker Andreas Weimann has returned to Rapid Wien on loan for the rest of the season. Weimann played in the youth setup at the Austrian club between 2005 and 2007.

Danso, who has played with Weimann on six occasions for Austria, reacted to the post by giving it a like.

What has Frank said about Danso this season?’

Although his playing time does not show it, Frank is a big admirer of Danso and has admitted how much he enjoys working with him.

Speaking ahead of facing Manchester United, Frank said, “I think every time he has been called upon this season, he has just delivered. It is fantastic to work with him in every aspect.”

At the moment, there is no timeline on his return from injury, but it is said to be soon. The Dane will be delighted to welcome the Austrian back into the fold, as his options are looking quite slim.

The injury came at a bad time for the player, as it could have been a chance for him to prove his worth. Over the course of the season, he has been named as an unused substitute (10) more times than he has been in the starting lineup (eight).

Mikey Moore has been loving life out on loan with Rangers this season.

Moore signed for Rangers on a temporary basis in early August 2025, having broken into the first-team picture at Tottenham.

The teenager became Spurs’ youngest ever player to appear for the Lilywhites in the Premier League when he came off the bench against Man City in May 2024, aged just 16 years, nine months and three days.

It’s been no secret that Moore has always been tipped for Tottenham stardom, and having signed a new long-term contract last summer, time is on his side to reach that.

Rangers legend pleads for Mikey Moore Ibrox return

So, with no real rush to force him into a big senior role before he might be ready for it, Tottenham made the decision to loan Moore out to Rangers for the 2025-26 season.

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That’s looking like a very wise move indeed, as the 18-year-old forward is evolving into a key player in Danny Rohl’s side, having previously endured a slow start to the campaign under Russell Martin.

Indeed, in Rangers’ most recent game against Kilmarnock, Moore grabbed a goal and an assist in the 5-1 rout, showing once again just how much star potential he has.

As such, he’s quickly become a fan favourite among the Ibrox faithful, and he does a familial connection to the Glasgow giants too, having confessed that his family have always loved the club upon signing for them.

As per Sofascore, 15 of his 33 shots taken in the Scottish Premiership this season have been on target, whilst he’s also completed 27 dribbles, played 19 key passes and is recovering 3.4 balls per game.

As per the above graphic from Sofascore, Moore is also making 8.43 passes into the final third per match, and his heatmap shows just how versatile he is too, getting on the ball in all areas of the pitch.

So, it’s no surprise to see many Gers fans calling for Moore to be kept on for another season if possible, and one of those pleading for his return is Rangers legend Barry Ferguson.

Speaking via his Daily Record column, Ferguson said: “If it was down to me I’d be on the blower to Spurs this morning asking to have that chat.

“And while I fully understand there will probably be a lot of ‘ifs buts and maybes’ around the discussion, I’d be making a very strong case for the two clubs agreeing another 12-month loan deal to keep the young man in Glasgow next season.

“Obviously, the guys at Tottenham will have their own thoughts on what the future should hold. It’s not even certain that Thomas Frank will still be in the manager’s seat next season so there’s a lot to factor in.

“But, even so, there’s a very strong argument to be made that the best thing for Moore’s development would be signing on for one more year at Rangers.”

Tottenham handed first team ‘guarantee’ if Moore rejoins Rangers

Having already made 21 first-team appearances for Tottenham, Moore just wasn’t able to do quite enough production-wise to retain his place in the senior side before moving to Rangers.

So, Spurs will surely want to be convinced that when the time comes to hand him another first-team chance in N17, that the youngster will be ready to grab it with both hands.

And, Ferguson believes that if Tottenham allow Moore to stay with Rangers for one more season, then he will return to North London in the summer of 2027 primed to waltz into Spurs’ first-team.

“Of course, they might want him back down the road as soon as possible. They may have their own plans for him because they clearly believe he’s destined for big things. And they’re right about that,” Ferguson continued.

“But if their idea involves Moore going back onto the fringes of their squad next season then there’s also a danger that it will stall his growth.

“So give him 12 more months and, by the time Spurs get him back, I’d almost guarantee he’ll be ready to walk straight into the first-team. And stay there.”

Sitting as England’s sixth most successful football club, Tottenham Hotspur have collected their fair share of memories under different management over the years.

From their first ever manager in Frank Brettell, to the recent exploits of Mauricio Pochettino and Ange Postecoglou, and current stewardship of Thomas Frank, Spurs have become a staple of the nation’s top flight.

With the complete guide of Tottenham managers, Tottenham Hotspur News takes a look at some of the most iconic figures at the helm throughout Spurs’ illustrious history.

Tottenham misfire under Thomas Frank

Following the departure of Postecoglou last year – more on him shortly – Frank took charge in North London, aiming to recover Tottenham’s domestic form after a 17th-placed finish.

However, things have not gone to plan under the Dane as of yet, with Spurs sitting 14th in the Premier League – picking up just 29 points from 24 outings.

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At the time of writing, Frank’s side are winless in the league in six, having failed to pick up three points since the turn of the year, creating a far-from-ideal record for a side looking to make the next step after lifting the Europa League last May.

Things are going well in the Champions League, though, with Spurs securing an automatic pathway to the round of 16 via a fourth-place finish.

Nonetheless, the domestic form under Frank leaves him under serious pressure.

Ange Postecoglou ends on a high

“I always win things in my second year,” said Postecoglou after Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in September 2024. And in remarkable fashion, the Australian coach was proven right.

Spurs started like a house on fire under Postecoglou in 2023, before eventually securing a fifth-place finish in the Premier League in his debut campaign.

However, amid an ongoing injury crisis, Tottenham limped to 17th last term, with their top-flight safety only really made a certainty thanks to the hapless promoted trio of Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton, who all amassed fewer than 30 points.

Postecoglou did achieve what no Spurs manager was able to do in the 21st century, though, and bring silverware to the club.

Beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, thanks to a Brennan Johnson goal in front of the Spurs contingent in Bilbao, the Lilywhites picked up their first trophy since winning the League Cup in 2008.

Postecoglou would lose his job following the season’s conclusion with a win percentage of 46.5 from 101 matches, leaving the experienced manager’s legacy intact at the club.

Mauricio Pochettino revives Tottenham

Much of what is thought of modern Tottenham can be put down to Pochettino, who joined the club from Southampton in 2014.

After overseeing the emergence of Harry Kane that term, Spurs continued to go from strength to strength under the Argentine, becoming genuine title contenders across multiple terms under his guidance.

The aforementioned Kane was at his undoubted best in England under Pochettino, while Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min and more all blossomed into world-class talents.

Spurs would reach the Champions League final in 2019 following their move to the brand new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before Pochettino lost his job later that year after racking up a win percentage of 54.27 from 293 matches.

Helping to transform the club from the nearly men to a genuine top-four club, Pochettino will always be held in high regard at the club.

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Harry Redknapp

Not just at Spurs, Harry Redknapp is a well-renowned and much-loved figure across English football.

Taking over from Juande Ramos in 2008, with Spurs sat rock bottom of the Premier League, Redknapp guided Spurs to eighth, and the League Cup final, before the eventual defeat to Manchester United.

Taking the club to the Champions League in 2010, he oversaw the emergence of both Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, who really launched their sensational careers at White Hart Lane.

Leaving the Lane in 2012, Rednkapp racked up a win percentage of 49.49 from 198 games.

Terry Venables

After making over 100 appearances for the club, Terry Venables took charge of Tottenham in November 1987.

While Spurs remained in the mid-table region of the top-flight for large parts of his tenure, he remains much-loved for the development of both Gary Lineker and Paul Gascoigne, alongside their FA Cup triumph in 1991.

After 165 matches at the helm, Venables achieved a win percentage of 40.61 – by far the lowest out of those mentioned, but Venables will always be held in high regard.

Bill Nicholson:

Arguably the greatest Spurs manager of the time, Bill Nicholson led Tottenham to the First Division and FA Cup title in 1961, with the club being the first to do the double in the 20th century.

It would then be under his leadership that Spurs became the first British club to triumph on the continental stage, when his side beat Atletico Madrid in the European Cup Winners’ Cup back in 1963.

Being in charge for a remarkable 823 matches, Nicholson racked up a win percentage of 48.72.

Luka Vuskovic could be set to leave Tottenham in the near future.

Vuskovic is one of the most exciting talents at Tottenham, and is currently starring for Hamburg on loan in the Bundesliga, as the Sofascore graphic below highlights.

John Wenham feels Spurs need to keep a spot for Vuskovic when he returns, such is the extent of his ability, at the age of 18.

However, he may not ever feature at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after what a former star has heard about his future.

Vuskovic tipped for Tottenham exit in the summer

Tottenham youngster Vuskovic looks set for big offers after the World Cup, and there are huge question marks over whether the Lilywhites can keep him around.

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Former Lilywhites ace Ramon Vega launched an explosive rant over the centre-back’s future on 3 February, saying: “This player is not coming back to Spurs! Another of many players the Spurs had a chance with, but they made the wrong decision.

“This is an example of the problem Spurs have been having within the football department! A total neglect.

“They will make good money, for sure, but there’s no football direction within the club, off to Bayern he goes, no wonder, I will not blame him.”

He later claimed that he has heard through the grapevine that he is not coming back and would be sold for £100million in the summer, as the Spurs hierarchy would not refuse that money.

He said: “Let’s just say it Heard it through the grapevine.

“Of course, Spurs still have to accept the fee they are offering.

“£100million, they will take the money as usual.”

Why Tottenham cannot sell Vuskovic

The N17 outfit cannot afford to lose Vuskovic at any costs, he looks like a true superstar in the making.

That was evident in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on 31 January, as the Spurs loanee was one of the best players on the pitch.

The graphic from Sofascore shows how good he was, scoring one goal, making seven clearances and winning three of the four aerial duels that he attempted.

If he can perform like that against the champions elect at such a young age, he could be the kind of player to transform Spurs’ fortunes.

They need to keep hold of him, no matter what kind of offers that they receive in the summer, even if it seems to good to refuse.

The money would help them to rebuild their squad and add more genuine world-class players, but it it not worth it to lose such a generational talent.

That would send the wrong message to supporters and more importantly, to the club’s rivals, that they are not a serious threat for any of the biggest honours, as they will sell their biggest talents at the first chance that they get.

The new leadership need to prove Vega wrong, and show that they will not capitulate under pressure, and want to keep hold of their future stars.

Alejo Veliz’s unsuccessful Tottenham stint is set to draw to an underwhelming close.

Tottenham signed striker Veliz from Rosario Central in the summer of 2023 for £13million on a six-year deal.

The then 19-year-old’s move made him Rosario Central’s most expensive sale, surpassing Facundo Buonanotte’s move to Brighton in 2022 and Angel Di Maria’s switch to Benfica in 2007.

However, to date, the forward has played just 10 times for the Lilywhites, with Veliz repeatedly being linked with an exit.

Following ineffective loan spells at Sevilla and Espanyol in recent seasons, Veliz’s Tottenham adventure is set to end.

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Alejo Veliz finally set for Tottenham transfer departure

Last July, Veliz returned to boyhood club Rosario, with the 22-year-old netting six goals and one assist in 19 appearances in his second spell with the Argentinian outfit.

The young forward, who has two Spurs goals to his name, will remain at Rosario for the rest of the 2025-26 season, but he won’t be turning that move into a permanent deal.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Brazilian top-flight side Bahia have agreed to sign him for £7.8million but he won’t link up with them until the summer.

He adds that barring a failed medical, which will take place in June, Veliz will join Bahia, ending his unproductive Tottenham stint.

Spurs will end up losing money on their original outlay, but will be able to get a fringe player off their books.

That modest fee, though, could help contribute towards another signing, a new contract extension, or something else at Tottenham.

Will Tottenham’s winter signings work out for them?

Tottenham signed six players during the winter window, but most of them are unlikely to move the needle much at Spurs.

Conor Gallagher’s capture from Atletico Madrid was their standout recruit, and perhaps Santos left-back Souza can get first-team action this season.

But the rest are signings for the future, with Tottenham fans aiming their ire at technical director Johan Lange for their transfer approach.

Tottenham’s two biggest concerns right now are their league table position, with Spurs languishing in 14th, which is putting pressure on head coach Thomas Frank.

And the other huge issue is their injury crisis. Captain Cristian Romero said it was “disgraceful” that Tottenham could only field 11 fit senior players for their 2-2 draw against Manchester City last Sunday.

If multiple key players remain out injured, that could cost Frank his job and derail another season, which started so promisingly, for Spurs.

Tottenham swiftly move on from Cristian Romero heartbreak as £34m replacement already eyed up

Tottenham are beginning to plan for life with Cristian Romero following the bombshell news of his potential summer exit.

Spurs are going through a rough period under Thomas Frank, and the winter transfer window hasn’t exactly made things any better.

Conor Gallagher was the Lilywhites’ marquee signing, despite Joe Lewis pocketing £35million for the sale of Brennan Johnson.

The direction that Tottenham are going in has players reportedly unsettled, and Romero’s recent comments on social media about the 2-2 draw against Manchester City have proved that.

Real Madrid are said to be tracking the Argentine, and the Lilywhites may already be planning for his departure from N17 in just a couple of months.

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Tottenham set their sights on Aitor Paredes as Cristian Romero

Tottenham fans have been enraged by Romero’s wish to leave and have directed their ire at internal figures due to their suspected lack of ambition.

With Frank in charge, there are serious doubts about where the club is headed, and now it’s taking its toll on one of the Lilywhites’ biggest stars. However, Johan Lange has started planning for Romero‘s replacement.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes on Tuesday, Tottenham are keen on signing Athletic Bilbao’s Aitor Paredes, and believe the defender has the suitable skillset to play in the Premier League.

The Spanish side have placed a £34.5million price tag on the centre-back’s head, who they see as crucial to their own plans.

The 25-year-old has been performing well in La Liga this campaign, but may be keen on a switch to play in the Premier League next season.

The links are coming at a convenient time, considering the winter window is now closed, and Romero’s recent statement was just days ago.

Why Tottenham could have a new look defence next season

Micky van de Ven has also been linked with an exit, as he and Romero have both arguably been Frank’s best players this season.

As highlighted by Sofascore in the graphic below, Romero has averaged a 7.28 rating in all competitions and has been an ever-present force in Tottenham’s backline.

Van de Ven is drawing interest from Barcelona as well as Real Madrid, and both the centre-half’s would deserve their moves if they were to leave in the summer.

Things can change, but as it stands, Spurs’ current situation may not be enough to keep the defensive pairing at the club beyond this season.

James Wilson’s decision to join Tottenham when he did has been heavily scrutinised.

Tottenham secured the loan signing of Wilson from Hearts this week, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer.

The 18-year-old striker became Hearts’ youngest European goalscorer of all time in December 2024 when he netted against FC Petrocub in the Conference League.

Due to some of his achievements at Hearts, Arsenal were also interested in signing Wilson, but Spurs eventually prevailed.

Wilson will now join Tottenham’s Under-21 squad, which has drawn some criticism from journalists around Scotland.

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James Wilson slammed for making Tottenham move

Wilson has a lot of potential to succeed at Tottenham, but it is questionable that he would leave Scotland at this stage in his career.

Hearts are in with a chance of winning their first league title since 1960, and to jump ship now for non-senior football has raised eyebrows.

Over the course of last season, Wilson picked up six goals and three assists across 32 appearances in all competitions.

He averaged 0.53 goals and assists per 90 minutes of football and notably scored a dramatic equaliser in the Edinburgh derby against Hibs.

Speaking on the Daily Record Hotline Live on 4 February, Scottish football journalist Keith Jackson was not a fan of the youngster’s move to Tottenham.

He said: “Do you know what my worry is for Wilson? He’s just walked away from a club that is on the brink of something truly historical.

“Might there be a moment between now and the end of the season that Wilson could have scored a goal of monumental importance that would secure his place as a legendary figure in Scottish football.

“And he’s chucked that away to go and play in the academy? He might have got a chance at Hearts, and I think he’s been badly advised.”

Having made his senior debut for Scotland in May 2025, he clearly has a big future, but he has to prove to a lot of people that it was the right decision to join Spurs.

One thing that’s for certain is his impressive career so far, and there is a chance that he could play a part in Spurs’ first-team matches.

Here’s why Wilson can break into the first team

The centre-forward first started making waves in Hearts’ youth teams, where he bagged an impressive 14 goals and six assists in just 26 games in the Scottish Lowland League (the fifth tier of Scottish football) at just 16 years of age.

The young striker also worked his way through Scotland’s youth teams, bagging eight goals in 14 games for his nation in the younger age groups.

Wilson has proved himself to be far too good to play at a level that’s lower than senior football.

Luckily for him, he’s joined Spurs, where a striker seemingly faces a new problem every single week.

Richarlison is currently out with a hamstring injury, while it’s safe to say that Dominic Solanke doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to maintaining his fitness.

It won’t take much for Wilson to be named on the bench of a Premier League matchday squad.

And if he can manage to make an impact during the first opportunity he gets, then leaving Hearts won’t have been a bad thing for his development at all.

Daniel Levy looks set to sell his 30 per cent shareholding in Tottenham, effectively bringing an end to his quarter-of-a-century ties to the North London club.

Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting a consortium led by US investor Brooklyn Earick and Hong Kong financier Ng Wing-Fai will acquire those shares from Levy.

Earick is a familiar name to Tottenham fans as he tried – and failed – to purchase the Lilywhites last year during a period of turmoil, as did Wing-Fai.

But what exactly is the state of play right now in terms of Levy selling up, and what does it mean for Tottenham going forward?

What is current state of play regarding Daniel Levy and Tottenham?

As if Spurs fans needed reminding, Levy departed as Tottenham chairman in September in an announcement that sent shockwaves through the Premier League.

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Levy still has a near 30 per cent shareholding in ENIC, which is said to be worth in the region of one billions pounds.

As per a report from Insideworldfootball on Wednesday, via sources close to the situation, an agreement for Levy to sell up is close and could even be concluded this month.

After both failing to purchase Spurs last year, mega-rich pair Earick and Wing-Fai are now joining forces to form a powerful alliance.

Earick and Wing-Fai are said to have come together after realising their previous plans of simply trying to buy out the Lewis family – even with sums north of £4bn mooted – simply would not work.

Why Brooklyn Earick and Ng Wing-Fai latest is exciting news for Spurs

First and foremost, the pair have money – and an awful lot of it. They are clearly also both extremely determined individuals.

This ploy is not just being done on a whim. It is calculated and shows just how desperate they are to get their hands on Spurs, even if not the entire 100 per cent of it.

It is unclear exactly how much the Lewis Family, who own around 61 per cent of the team, value Tottenham at right now.

Given that previous £4bn offer fell short, it is clear it is in excess of that extraordinary sum of money.

It is worth pointing out that Earick and Wing-Fai cannot make new outright bids for Spurs until early March as they are blocked from making new approaches under takeover rules.

But with this deal to oust Levy seemingly very close, it means two fresh faces – and very rich ones at that – are now on board at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That, surely, can only be good news for Spurs fans.

Tottenham had a miserable winter transfer window as they brought in just two players.

Conor Gallagher and Souza were the only senior arrivals at Tottenham as Thomas Frank sought additions to bolster his squad.

John Wenham believes that Fabio Paratici’s exit played a huge role in that, with the chaos behind the scenes contributing to a lack of action in the market

Paratici was kept on until the end of the window, despite confirming that he will join Fiorentina in February.

How are Tottenham planning to replace Fabio Paratici?

Paratici shared his duties with Johan Lange, and the two sporting director model looks set to continue after Spurs’ plans were shared.

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A report from The Telegraph’s Matt Law on 4 February claims that the North London club intend to stick with their current approach.

It states that they are not willing to give Lange the role on his own, after the Italian’s departure, and have already started the search for his replacement, who will work alongside the Dane.

Why are they doomed to repeat their previous failures?

The double sporting director model clearly does not work, as was shown in the winter window, as Spurs failed to bring Frank what he needed to push on and redeem the current campaign.

The report from Law claims that the N17 outfit believes that the ability to combine different skills will ultimately benefit them.

However, that did not happen when Lange and Paratici were serving together, so why would it work in the future, with someone different?

The right solution would have been to dismiss Lange, and appoint a new, more qualified, sporting director to work alone, as he has proven that he is not good enough to handle the task in his time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Lilywhites obviously do not trust the 46-year-old to make the decisions by himself, but he has not shown that he can work with another person to do what is best for the club, either.

If he is kept in role, it will not matter who else is brought in, and Spurs will be destined to repeat the same failures that hampered them recently, and likely be held back as a result.

Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham, and the club’s lack of movement in the winter market has only added further woe for the Lilywhites.

Spurs’ transfer business is finished, and Joe Lewis’ biggest signing of the window was bringing Conor Gallagher to North London from Atletico Madrid.

Lewis was said to have made £150m available for Tottenham to spend in the winter market, but the Lilywhites only saw around a third of that figure actually spent.

Frank is in trouble at Spurs, and while he’s been criticised for many things, fans have started to notice his lack of trust in youngsters.

Managers sometimes tend to turn to youth prospects when they know their time at a club is limited, and if the Dane were to do this, he should look no further than Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, who could change the whole picture in N17.

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Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny can change everything for Thomas Frank; the stat’s prove it

Russell-Denny is highly rated at Hotspur Way, and has now been on Tottenham‘s books for around 12 months.

The defensive midfielder made the switch to North London when deciding to leave Chelsea’s U21s for Spurs’ in February last year.

Since then, it’s only be an upward trajectory for the 19-year-old, who despite impressing at Hotspur Way on a consistent basis, has yet to make his professional debut for the Lilywhites.

As highlighted by the Sofascore graphic above, Russell-Denny has been on fire for Tottenham’s U21s in the Premier League 2 this campaign, and stats show he can be a potential game-changer if the Spurs boss gives him a chance.

The Englishman can act as a deep-lying playmaker, but also possesses the ability to play right-wing, something Frank needs right now in the absence of Mohammed Kudus.

What has Russell-Denny previously said about Tottenham?

After signing a contract until 2028 with Tottenham, Russell-Denny couldn’t help but express his delight after making the switch from Chelsea.

Russell-Denny said: “I’m excited. I need to put the work in and show everyone what I’m about. My dad supports Spurs, and I know what it’s like to be a Tottenham player.”

The youngster described himself as a “calm” player who can play high up the pitch as well as in the middle of the park, and his fearless demeanor could be exactly what Frank’s been missing.

Russell-Denny’s stats don’t lie, and he could be a wildcard for Frank to use considering the uphill task he faces, and the lack of improvements signed in the winter window.