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Damola Ajayi has joined League Two side Bromley on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, having been recalled from his loan at Doncaster Rovers.

The 20-year-old made his first team debut in a UEFA Europa League victory over Elfsborg in January, 2025, marking the occasion with his first senior goal for the Club in a 3-0 win.

A regular for our Under-21s last term, he played an integral part in our Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup double-winning campaign in 2022/23 and played a key role in our Under-21s' Premier League 2 success in 2023/24.

The versatile forward made 19 appearances in all competitions for Rovers during the first half of the campaign, scoring twice and will return to his former club to continue his development, having played in Bromley’s youth set-up before joining our Academy.

Premier League action returns to N17 this Saturday as we host West Ham United in a London derby, kick-off 3pm. If you’re attending, please read our travel update ahead of planning your journey to the stadium:

There will be no Piccadilly line service throughout the day on Saturday due to planned engineering work, with replacement buses in operation.

Our event day shuttle bus service will still operate through Wood Green as normal, but fans should make alternative arrangements if they would normally travel to the station by Tube.

Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game.

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters can stay up to date with the latest travel news via TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk, and receive real-time updates via the Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

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Stations

Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Saturday.

White Hart Lane

On the Weaver line, 7 services are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the game, with services operating between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity and frequency to those at White Hart Lane, and the journey time should be shorter as there are fewer stops.

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

CLICK HERE to view the northbound Weaver line timetable...

CLICK HERE to view the southbound Weaver line timetable...

Northumberland Park

If travelling on Greater Anglia services, we recommend using Northumberland Park as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Northumberland Park is also recommended for supporters heading to Liverpool Street after the game as it will have a higher train capacity than White Hart Lane.

The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Saturday:

Pre-match northbound: 9 trains per hour

Post-match northbound: 9 trains per hour, including 2 Stansted Express services

Pre-match southbound: 12 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

Post-match southbound: 12 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable...

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station and is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services.

Supporters travelling on the Victoria line are encouraged to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in both directions before and after the game.

There will also be 12 Greater Anglia services per hour operating in each direction through Tottenham Hale, including 4 Stansted Express trains each way. We recommend using Northumberland Park for Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Seven Sisters

Victoria line services will be operating every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game.

Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform.

We encourage supporters to consider using Tottenham Hale for Victoria Line services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Seven Sisters.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff.

At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions.

Shuttle buses

The Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium.

The Piccadilly line will be closed on Saturday due to planned engineering works, with replacement buses in operation instead. While the shuttle bus service will operate as normal, supporters boarding at Wood Green should plan alternative travel to the station if they would normally use Piccadilly line services.

The Great Northern line will operate 7 trains in both directions through Alexandra Palace before and after the match.

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Cycling

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes are available in the surrounding area, making cycling to the stadium easier than ever. Here’s a list of locations where you can start and end your journey:

High Road

Cedar Road

Ruskin Road (North)

Ruskin Road (South)

Church Road

Brereton Road (North)

Brereton Road (South)

White Hart Lane

Vicarage Road

Lansdowne Road

Scotland Green

Pembury Road (North)

Pembury Road (South)

Bike stands also remain available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

CLICK HERE to read our Bag Policy...

Controlled Parking Zone

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Haringey Council staff actively check Blue Badges at all games, and invalid badges can result in a Penalty Charge Notice or your vehicle being towed.

Please see here for further details.

Road closures

Please note, our major event day road closure measures will be in place.

TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted.

Thomas Frank spoke to the media at Hotspur Way on Thursday afternoon, ahead of our Premier League clash against West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (3pm UK).

Here’s what he had to say…

Can you give us the latest on Lucas, Richarlison and Bissouma?

Thomas: "Unfortunately, Richarlison has a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks Lucas could be available - is probably available - for Saturday. Bissouma is back, so he’s available as well. Destiny in Dominic are close to finishing a good week's training, both are available, both look good and both are closer to playing more minutes."

Conor Gallagher - fans are very, very excited - is he exactly the kind of signing Tottenham need right now, and what qualities will he add to your squad?

Thomas: “Yeah, I think it's a top signing. I can't praise Fabio, Johan and Vinai enough, the ownership for doing it and get it done, get over the line. I think what he brings in terms of abilities, first and foremost, he's a very good player, great experience in the Premier League, also in La Liga, captained several teams. So that character, that leadership, that experience, and still young, 25, with plenty of development to reach, but coming in on a good level, bring his pressing abilities, his directness, scoring goals, but also being able to find good positions on the pitch, is exactly what we need.”

How do you approach West Ham and how do you personally deal with the pressure?

Thomas: “That's fine. I'm happy to take that. It's all about how we can get the players out there full of confidence and brave and play forward. We need to. I know it's a big London derby, of course, against West Ham, with the rivalry and everything, but it's all about us. For me, it's all about us. It's how we come out with energy, positive, forward, adding hopefully first half against Sunderland, second half against Villa. If we can do that, then we'll put a top performance out there and then we'll win the game.”

You won one in your first 10 at Brentford, but the rest is history – do you need everyone to trust you and back you to turn this around in your favour?

Thomas: “Yes, I'm very aware of how this football world works, no doubt about that. I know that we haven't got enough of the results we want. I know, I can just see the small steps we're constantly doing. I still refer to the last six games with more positive, consistent performances - not perfect, but there are some good signs of a team where we are talking about sometimes not being able to deal with enough setbacks or resilience. The second two, second half against Bournemouth and Villa, were so easy to fall apart, they actually step in together. They add more. I think that's talking about a culture that's getting a little bit stronger, a little bit more, ‘come on, let's do everything we can to turn this momentum’. In football, sometimes momentum changes like that. I can see the small signs of the culture, the training, how the boys have been training, especially Tuesday, Thursday, very intense, focused, working very hard on the offensive part of the game, because we know the defensive, in many ways, looks quite good. Not through the roof, but quite good. Big improvements, set pieces are there. It's the offensive we need to do better. That's what we're working hard on. I think all the small steps we're doing, with everything from signing Conor, signing John Heitinga as assistant coach, excellent signing. Rafi (Moersen) as Director of Football Operations, a key member in the direction, how we want to do things. Everything is going forward. We just need to add a top performance and a win on Saturday.”

Do you think Conor evolved as a player during his time in Spain?

Thomas: “I think every experience makes us better, in a way. Either clearly impact or reflection and learn from the experience. Quite a few conversations I had with Conor, he really liked the experience at Atletico. He really liked working with Simeone. He really liked everything about it. Of course, we were privileged that he would like another chance and it was possible. I think that experience, added to how he ended his last year in Chelsea. I think he was at times unplayable. I think he was a fantastic player for Chelsea that season. So, that's the Conor Gallagher we are looking at. That's the Conor Gallagher I'm thinking can step straight into this team and help us straight away.”

When you spoke to him, what did you notice from him?

Thomas: “I think of course one thing is the Premier League. Secondly is the project and the opportunity here. The role he could get in the team. I think first and foremost as a player that can help the team with his abilities. The character and the culture architect I think he is as well, in terms of pushing the group every single day, training and matches. I think you can see he is very exciting. There is some very exciting potential in this club.”

How surprised are you by Nuno’s results so far at West Ham?

Thomas: “I think Nuno deserves a lot of respect for everything he has done in the Premier League. He has had huge success, especially as Forest, Wolves - Forest was remarkable, what he did that, in many ways. I think he is a top coach. He has shown it many times. We know what he is facing. Every challenge is difficult, just different challenges. But, for us on Saturday, it is about us coming out with energy, positive and brave.”

You say every experience makes you better - how has the experience of you managing Spurs since August made you better?

Thomas: “Everything. You learn about the club, how it is working. You learn about the staff, the players. Every person I am working with here. That definitely makes me better, no doubt about that. The more you know, the better decisions you hopefully can make, the more precise you are about what needs to be done to get us to where we all want to be. Where this fantastic club should be, at the top of the Premier League. That is where we want to be.”

I never believed that I would be talking to you about the fact that you are under pressure as a manager. How does it feel?

Thomas: “For me, it is only focussing on what I can affect. There is a lot of noise. I know that because I have been told that, I am not stupid. Of course, I know we want more good results, but I am also focussing on what I can see is actually working. We need to do more of that. I know we need to focus on being calm and do the right thing and keep carrying on. If we do that, then you know it is a random game. If we keep doing the right thing, then that randomness, hopefully, because we do more things right, and we have done that especially in the last six games, that randomness will turn, because we keep going after the positive and believe what we are doing is the right thing, then things will turn.”

Is it a self-fulfilling prophecy now that nearly every time you play at home, your team is under pressure and feel like winning is so difficult for them because they have done it on so few occasions in the last 12 months or even since you have been at the club?

Thomas: “I definitely think something, especially when we turn this around and we won three games at home in every competition in a row, that would be a big step. I think it would be a very good idea to start on Saturday, that unbeaten run at home, in many ways. Sometimes it can feel a little bit not as smooth or easy, just coming, but as soon as you turn that corner, things will be a little bit more smooth, if that makes sense. So, hopefully that energy and then the collaboration between the team and the fans that you felt second half against Villa, first half against Sunderland, that is what we need to get more of. When you have that, then it is a fantastic place, our fantastic stadium, our home. That is where we need to be. I mean it. Any successful team needs to create a fortress. I know it has been difficult, but that is what we are aiming for. The more we do, the more we believe, the more we do together, the better chance we have.”

Did you drive the process to bring John Heitinga through the door? Do you sense someone maybe with a bit of a point to prove as to what is happening in his coaching career recently?

Thomas: “Yeah, it was a process we did together. Of course, I was a big part of it, and of course, Johan, Fabio and I were the main drivers of that. I think he was a standout candidate with everything he has experienced. Of course, obviously a top playing career, that is one thing, but also, how he then did after that in terms of his experience in the Academy of Ajax. Of course, when you play there, that is one thing, but when you also go back and coach there, that is one of the best academies in the world. So, he walked the hard way, and then on top of that had two good experiences in the Premier League in West Ham and Liverpool. I have also been trying to stand out there, where there is a bit more noise and wind sometimes. That gave him a perfect profile. And then, of course, I met him now a few times before, and all the character reference we took, just a top guy, top integrity, top football person.”

Are you in a situation where you are going to have to bring someone in an attacking position in this window?

Thomas: “Yeah, it is what it is. We need to deal with what we have, but of course, it is, let me put it that way, Villa brought a little more experience and quality on the pitch that we were able to do there. But hey, it is what it is. We are in the market, as I said many times, to see if we can improve the squad, but it needs to be something that we improve the squad short and long term. It needs to be that decision. It can't only be for the next four months. We need to think bigger picture as well. But of course, we know that we have a few offensive players down in that aspect.”

There is so much change – will it take a while for everyone to work out what they are doing?

Thomas: “Yes, but I know the one thing you don't have in football is time. But the one thing that has also been proven right to success is time. So, it's a little bit of a conundrum. You need time, not only me but everyone to gel and make this big engine tick and get up to momentum and pace and then it's like an unstoppable force at one stage. That's the big aim we are aiming for. But there are a few new people in and all of us to get to know each other and how we work and get the right process structure in place is important. Alongside that, we need to perform to our best ability in the most positive way and that needs to start on Saturday against West Ham.”

How did you sell the vision to Conor Gallagher to believe in your project?

Thomas: “Conor, I think, has a lot of good offensive abilities. You know, his ability to arrive in the box and score goals, his way of finishing. I think he's a clever finisher. As well, I think his skills around the last third is good in terms of arriving in the right positions. I told him about the project and the plan with him and the club and what we are aiming for and all that suited him very well and also I think he suited us and I think we suited him.”

Is he also thinking he’s got a great chance of making the England squad (for the World Cup) this summer?

Thomas: “To be fair, that we didn't speak about. Sometimes you could do that, he didn't mention it, I didn’t mention it. I can imagine it’s important for him. For me, it was all about Tottenham and what he can add to us, short term long term, the vision for him and the club.”

You sign Conor Gallagher, you lose Richarlison for seven weeks – is it one step forward, two steps back at the moment?

Thomas: “It’s not a straightforward road, let me put it that way. I think we are probably what one inch away from a 3-2 winner against Bournemouth and we have eight points in four games with a bit more momentum and sometimes these bits need to drop for you as well and it seems like when we get a fit player back, another one gets injured. But that's football sometimes. We need just to get through it and get through the tough spells and there's only one way forward and that's keep walking. If you are in a tough time, you can only walk forward and walk through it and work through it. So, be calm and carry on.”

Thomas Frank has positive news on Lucas Bergvall, Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie ahead of Saturday's Premier League derby against West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (3pm UK).

Lucas has departed early through injury in recent matches against Palace (New Year's Day) and Bournemouth (7 January). The midfielder was sidelined for last weekend's FA Cup clash against Villa, however, speaking at his pre-West Ham press conference on Thursday, Thomas reported: "Lucas could be available - is probably available - for Saturday."

Meanwhile, both Destiny and Dominic were back in the squad against Villa. Dominic came off the bench for his first appearance since August, while Destiny was an unused substitute having last appeared at Newcastle on 2 December.

Thomas added: "Destiny and Dominic are close to finishing a good week of training, both are available and will be involved and closer to playing more minutes. So, that's positive. They look good, both of them."

Yves Bissouma is also available after returning from representing Mali at AFCON.

Thomas Frank has given us the latest injury update on Richarlison ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (3pm UK) - and the striker is unfortunately set for a spell on the sidelines.

Richy felt his hamstring in our FA Cup clash against Villa last time out on 10 January, forcing him out of the action on 31 minutes.

Speaking at his pre-West Ham press conference after training on Thursday, Thomas had this update on the Brazil international: "Unfortunately, Richarlison has a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks."

It's over 50 years since we first played West Ham for league points in the month of January - a memorable comeback win at the Lane in the old First Division.

Founded in 1882 and 1895 respectively - West Ham initially known as Thames Ironworks - it wasn't until the 1920/21 campaign that the teams first locked horns in league action, a 2-1 loss for us on 13 March, 1920 quickly turned around at the Lane with a 2-0 win on the 22 March.

The first league meeting in January was on 16 January, 1965. The Hammers arrived in N17 off the back of derby wins at Arsenal, Chelsea and Fulham. Meanwhile, we were unbeaten at home.

Played in torrential rain, we came out on the right side of a five-goal thriller. Jimmy Greaves headed us into an early lead but we found ourselves 2-1 down early in the second half, the visitors replying through Budgie Byrne and John Sissons. Greaves then diverted home Alan Mullery's shot and it was left to Terry Dyson to fire home the winner.

Jurgen's January joy

Jurgen Klinsmann enjoyed his meetings with West Ham in January.

The deadly duo - Klinsmann and Teddy Sheringham - were both on target in a 2-1 win at Upton Park on 14 January, 1995. We were flying at the time in a rollercoaster 1994/95 campaign - this was the final match of a 10-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, with Arsenal put to the sword in our previous league match - what a start to 1995!

Just over three years later, Jurgen was back in a Spurs shirt, this time with us struggling somewhat at the wrong end of the Premier League. Once again, the German legend had his shooting boots on for the Irons, firing home the only goal of the game after just seven minutes at the Lane on 17 January, 1998.

Jurgen scored nine Premier League goals to help us to safety in the second half of the 1997/98 season. They were all crucial - his goals contributed to four wins and two draws and no player had a bigger impact than his four goals to secure an invaluable 6-2 win at Wimbledon to move us clear of trouble on 2 May, 1998.

League results vs West Ham in January

Henry Winter, 40 years at the top of the football writing game at the Independent, Daily Telegraph, The Times and now World Soccer, covering England at numerous major tournaments, gives his opinion on a player he’s tracked since his breakthrough in 2019 - our new signing and England international midfielder, Conor Gallagher.

You’ve watched him throughout his career, Henry - what will Conor bring to Spurs?

Henry: “You are getting energy, commitment, loyalty, passion, responsibility. He's a captain. I know you won’t want to go into Chelsea too much, but you would have seen when he left Chelsea, they put up a big tifo for him (it was actually against us!) – what’s very interesting is that when they did that tifo, they did it with the captain's armband on. He is a leader. He's vocal. I think he's returning a better player because he's played under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. Simeone used him occasionally on the left, but he's very versatile. For instance, he came on twice for Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Euros.”

‘A pressing machine’

Henry: “You're going to get a pressing machine who is box to box. He's an eight. He can sit deep, but he can absolutely burn forward. Frank Lampard and Patrick Vieira were his idols growing up. He obviously then played under Patrick (on loan, 2021/22) at Crystal Palace. What's really interesting, of all the four loans he's had - Charlton Swansea, West Brom and Palace - he left them all on really good terms with them pleading with their owners, particularly Parish at Palace, to keep him. He finished at Palace as Player of the Year, which is not bad for a loan player. Everywhere he's been, he's given 100%.”

‘An amazing record of availability’

Henry: “The other thing he's got is an amazing record of availability. He very rarely gets injured. I just checked his stats. He's played 290 games, plus 22 for England, 33 goals at club level and then one for England. He's only just 25. He's remarkable. Other things… he takes responsibility, he starts games well - the famous game in the Champions League against Real Madrid last year, where he scored after something like 27 seconds, the first Englishman to score in the Madrid derby. He's just 100%. Of course, they're the basics that you would expect from a footballer, but he does them all really well. He'll get assists, as I say, 33 goals in 290 games at club level is not a bad return. He'll bring energy, he'll bring responsibility, he'll protect the defence, he'll help the forwards. I think he's an absolutely inspired signing. He's exactly what you need.”

‘He’s relentlessly positive’

Henry: “Just one other thing. I remember talking to him at the World Cup. He went to the World Cup, didn't play, obviously played more in the Euros. But he was absolutely brilliant. He came and talked to us, and he was probably frustrated that he wasn't playing because England's midfield was strong, but he was absolutely brilliant. He's also, he went to a very footballing school (Howard of Effingham School, Leatherhead). I remember talking to him about it - Johnny Byrne (West Ham, Palace) was there, Alex Inglethorpe (our former Academy coach) was there. He comes from a very embedded football family. He's a lovely lad and he'll bring some smiles to the place because he's relentlessly positive on and off the pitch.”

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Live blog: Spurs vs West Ham | Premier League | January, 2026  Tottenham Hotspur

We are delighted to welcome John Heitinga to the Club as First Team Assistant Coach, joining Thomas Frank’s coaching staff.

John began his coaching career in 2016 following retirement as a player, working with Ajax’s youth teams and took interim charge of the Dutch giants’ senior side in January, 2023, for the remainder of the season.

Ahead of the following campaign, he joined West Ham United as a First Team Assistant before being appointed as Liverpool’s Assistant Coach in July, 2024, helping the Reds to the Premier League title last term.

Most recently, he departed Merseyside and returned to Ajax to become Head Coach in May, 2025.

As a player, John made more than 400 club appearances for Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Everton, Fulham and Hertha BSC. In addition, the former centre-back earned 87 caps for the Netherlands and represented his country at numerous major tournaments.

Head Coach Thomas Frank said: “John is a great addition to our coaching staff. His ability, personality and character will add huge value both on and off the pitch.

“He had an impressive playing career across Europe – including five years in the Premier League – and with the Dutch national team.

“As a former defender, that will be one of his main responsibilities on the training pitch, and he brings great coaching and management experiences from all levels of the game, which will really help us moving forward.”