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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Jack Hinshelwood faces a spell on the sidelines - starting with our Premier League encounter on Saturday - and summer arrival Maxim De Cuyper is a doubt for the Amex.

Both players departed early in Brighton's 2-1 loss at Bournemouth last week - midfielder Hinshelwood with an ankle injury, defender De Cuyper after taking a knock.

"Unfortunately we had two injuries in the game against Bournemouth," reported Hurzeler in his pre-match press conference on Friday. "Jack will be out for a long time. He has a ligament injury in his ankle, it happened in a very unlucky way, but that's football.

"With Maxim, luckily it's not that bad so we have to see. He might be available for the game, it's not a big injury, it was just a hit and hopefully he will be back soon. Mats Wieffer is back and is an option, he is available. It's not perfect with Jack, but overall we are still in a good place."

Solly March and Adam Webster remain out with knee injuries.

Thomas Frank reports that Dominic Solanke is 'progressing forward' but will miss Saturday's Premier League clash at Brighton and next week's Carabao Cup tie against Doncaster Rovers.

Injury has restricted the striker to three substitute appearances this season - including the UEFA Super Cup - and last featured in our 2-0 win at City on 23 August.

Asked about Dominic in his pre-match press conference, Thomas responded: "The positive thing is that he's back (training) on the grass, he's been there for three, four days and progressing forward, slowly, but forward.

"It's too early for him (at Brighton) tomorrow, too early for Doncaster, but the positive is that he's on the grass and progressing forward."

Thomas added that Kota Takai was 'very close to training with the group' after his plantar fascia issue. Longer-term injuries Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain sidelined.

The Spurs/Seagulls Six!

Six of our players have managed Brighton - spanning over 100 years!

Frank Scott Walford kept goal for us during our amateur days between 1889-1891. He was then secretary/manager at Brighton from 1905-1908, later serving Leeds City and Coventry City in a similar capacity.

Billy Lane was boss at the Goldstone Ground for 10 years from 1951 having scored nine goals in 30 appearances for us between 1924-1926.

Legendary former skipper Alan Mullery captained the team for our 1971 League Cup and 1972 UEFA Cup successes, having already landed the FA Cup in 1967. 'Mullers' made 373 senior appearances for, netting 30 goals, between 1964-1972. He had two spells in charge at Brighton, from 1976-1981 and 1986/87.

Peter Taylor, a winger during his playing days at the Lane, which included 33 goals in 140 games, was in charge at Albion for the Second Division title winning campaign of 2001/02.

Gus Poyet was next in the Brighton hotseat between 2009-2013. The all-action midfielder made 98 appearances for us between 2001-2004, scoring 23 goals. He took the Seagulls to the League One title in 2010/11.

Last but by no means least, Chris Hughton. Player, coach and assistant manager at Spurs between 1977-2007, 398 appearances, FA Cup winner in 1981 and 1982, UEFA Cup winner in 1984, Chris led Brighton into the Premier League in 2016/17, managing them from 2014-2019.

Robbo's special moment

We all remember Graham Roberts driving the team on as captain in the 1984 UEFA Cup Final - scoring the equaliser and the first penalty in the shoot-out on that glory, glory night against Anderlecht at the Lane. Steve Perryman was suspended for that famous second leg in N17. Turn the clock back another year, and Robbo captained the team for the first time - at Brighton on 2 April, 1983. Typically, Graham scored, but we went down 2-1 in the First Division clash

Southern League 1903 | Football League 1977

The two clubs first met for league points in the Southern League Division One during season 1903/04 - a 2-2 draw in 24 October, 1903 - playing 10 times before we gained Football League membership for the 1908/09 campaign. It wasn't until 1977/78 that we met in Football League action - a goalless draw at the Lane on 19 November, 1977 - on our way to promotion back to the top flight.

Our record at the Amex

We provided the opposition for the official opening of Brighton's Amex Stadium back on 30 July, 2011. We won that friendly 3-2 thanks to goals from Younes Kaboul, Vedran Corluka and Jake Livermore. Brighton were promoted into the Premier League - under Chris Hughton, as mentioned above - for the the 2017/18 season and our first visit followed on 17 April, 2018, a 1-1 draw with Harry Kane on target. That's the only draw in eight PL encounters since, we've won three, Brighton four.

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The critically acclaimed stage show 'The Ghost of White Hart Lane' is back by popular demand!

An enthralling depiction of the life of legendary Spurs forward John White, the show is returning to the stage of Jacksons Lane Arts Centre in Highgate, north London, for a two-week run this January.

After a successful spell at the theatre in the summer just gone, the one-man play will be back in north London from 19 to 31 January, 2026.

Known as ‘The Ghost’ for the way he would often arrive in the opponents’ penalty box undetected, Scotland international John was one of the most gifted members of Bill Nicholson’s all-conquering sides of the early 1960s.

His life was tragically cut short in July, 1964, when he was struck by lightning on the golf course at the age of just 27.

The Ghost of White Hart Lane follows the Sunday Times best seller of the same name by John's son Rob White and Julie Welch.

Commissioned by Rob, and written playwright Martin Murphy, the show tells the fascinating story of John’s life and his son's journey to discover the man he never met.

Taking personal and career highlights, out of time order, to explore from John’s humble beginnings growing up in Musselburgh, just outside Edinburgh, through to football fame and his tragic death.

Sharing John's cheeky sense of humour, the play mixes intimate and unique moments with the human experience of grief and loss, comparing parallel times in both men’s lives, almost 30 years apart

Having debuted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July, 2024, marking 60 years since John's passing, the show later enjoyed a month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe (Underbelly).

The show will run from 19-31 January, 2026, at Jacksons Lane Art Centre in Highgate, north London.

After Tuesday's winning return to the Champions League, our full focus has now shifted to Saturday's test of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Having made the perfect start to our return European football's elite club competition on Tuesday night with that 1-0 win over Villarreal, our campaign quickly moves on with the Premier League back on the horizon as we head to Brighton on Saturday (kick-off 3pm UK).

Looking to make it three wins out of three on the road this term, the squad has been hard at work at Hotspur Way and our cameras have been there to capture it all.

Check out the best photos from training below...

We are delighted to announce a renewed partnership with YETI, the global outdoor brand best known for its premium coolers, drinkware and bags.

YETI becomes the new Official Front of Training Kit partner for Tottenham Hotspur Women.

As part of our shared mission to support the growth of the women’s game, the Club will be working with YETI on event day activations during Women’s games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

YETI also becomes the Club’s new Official Luggage partner across both the Men’s and Women’s teams, which began with the Men’s First-Team pre-season tour to Asia in the summer.

Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur said: “We are thrilled to continue working with YETI on a renewed collaboration that focuses on both supporting the continued growth of our Women’s team and supplying our playing squads and staff with its premium luggage and kit.”

Bill Neff, Head of Marketing at YETI, said: “What started out as a simple licensing deal with Tottenham Hotspur in 2022 quickly evolved into a truly collaborative partnership that included product integration into the team, staff and football community. Tottenham Hotspur helped us recognise that YETI could be relevant to people beyond the traditional outdoor communities and we’re honoured to support both its Men’s and Women’s teams.”

YETI is a global retailer based in Austin, Texas that makes premium outdoor products like coolers, drinkware, bags, and outdoor gear. Founded in 2006 by Roy and Ryan Seiders, YETI is known for providing products with a focus on durability and performance.

The Club has worked with YETI on a licensing agreement to provide branded insulated drinkware and accessories for fans on our retail platforms since 2022.

Thomas Frank spoke to the media at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after our 1-0 win against Villarreal in MD1 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.

Here's what he had to say...

Q1: Congratulations on your first Champions League win, what did you make of the match?

Thomas: "Thank you. I thought it was a big win. In any competition it's good to get three points and get a good start. I'm happy with that. I'm happy with the clean sheet. I'm happy with the defensive side of the game. I think we were extremely good and limited Villarreal to very little throughout the game. They were a good team I really admire. Obviously, offensively, we struggled on the day to create something against a good team. They also defended very well, which we knew in the 4-4-2 structure. They were very aggressive. When we were on the day, I think, they needed the highest level in terms of touch, passes and decision-making, and they nailed that. Then it was a very even game that we edged in the end. What I like is that our foundation is strong. Now we are four games won, three in the Premier League, one in the Champions League, and we have four sheets, which is massive. Obviously, we are building the offensive structure more and more. Xavi Simons has just come into the club. It's fair to say he and Djed need a little relationship, of course, to get going. No complaints, it's just natural. I think there was a spell in the second half where we decided to give the ball away every single time we had it. We gave the ball away, let's bring it back. Oh, give it away, let's bring it back. Of course, it's a little bit easier to sit here with a smile, but of course, at that level, we will raise of course."

Were you worried about the Micky van de Ven foul?

"Of course, just at the moment, it didn't look top. Sometimes, I can clearly see penalties and yellow cards when it's going our way. This time, there was a little bit of need to hope. But when I've seen it back, clearly, outside our box, clearly he's a little bit in front. It's a free kick and a zero call."

In that first half, the plan was clearly to go wide to Kudus and Xavi at every possibility, and it caused an awful lot of problems, but in terms of getting midfield runners to go past Richarlison, was that something in the first half that you probably didn't get?

"Yeah, I think actually we got some good runs from Lucas and Pape on the sides. When we were a little bit deeper, I think that worked okay. I think it was too few times that we got it high enough and got played a run and produced the crosses we wanted. That was probably the thing that didn't edge enough throughout the game. But there were actually quite a few situations where we got both to Kudus and to Xavi where we didn't produce what we should."

On Xavi, very effective in the first half, caused an awful lot of damage, but in the second half, really, he didn't really have the same effect as in the first half?

"No, I think there could be many, many reasons. I also think there were three, four, five times where he should have had the ball quicker to create something. But around the day, it was just unfortunate."

The Champions League is tough, a step up in quality. Does this stand you in good stead?

"Yeah, I agree with you, the Champions League is unbelievably tough. It was a very good team we faced today and managed to get out of a very tight game as winners. With that feeling that you fight and run and you do a lot of things as a group together, and then get out on top and win, it's exceptionally good. It just builds that extra foundation, extra layers. And sometimes [when] you can't hit the highest level, and still get away with a win, in an even game, I think it's fantastic."

You're winning games with clean sheets, were you pushing for that when you joined?

"This team, these players, we will score goals. There's no doubt of that. I know we only scored an own goal today, but we will score goals, I'm not in doubt of that. I think the big thing was that we needed to defend better. So we worked very, very hard on structure, key principles, recovery runs. Doing the tough job, that gives you a top opportunity to win games, and we've proven that so far."

Xavi Simons fouling on a yellow, was your heart in your mouth?

"Yeah, maybe, I haven't looked into it. I think there was one on that transition you could maybe discuss. Just because it looks dangerous it can't be a yellow all the time. But of course I understand why you ask the question. So, yeah."

With the midfield, so many options, is that the key to unlocking that creativity, getting that mix right?

"Yes, and how do we get gelling, it's when you get good relationships. So I think, for example, on the right side, Pedro and Kudus, they definitely have something going. I think Lucas came over to that side, it looks right. I think on the left side, Xavi and Djed, good against West Ham, but it's not 100% in sync when maybe it's not going, as an example. We gave so many times the ball away, where we could have played it more second half, which just happens sometimes."

What did you make of the goal?

"I was just happy when I finally saw it rolling over the line and into the back of the net. I think it was actually well played on the side from Lucas, to put the cross in."

What did you make of the first half penalty shouts?

"I actually haven't seen them back yet. What I heard from my bench was they were probably softer ones, both of them."

Thomas Frank felt we weren’t at our ‘free flowing’ best but pointed to the ‘togetherness’ that gets a team over the line as we beat Villarreal 1-0 in our UEFA Champions League league phase opener on Tuesday night.

Lucas Bergvall marked his first appearance in the competition with the decisive play, running onto Pedro Porro’s pass down the right and whipping in a dipping cross that Villarreal goalkeeper Luis Junior spilled backwards into his own net. That was with four minutes on the clock and enough for the MD1 points as Europe’s flagship tournament returned to N17.

Speaking to us afterwards on SPURSPLAY, Thomas reflected: “I’m very happy with the win, very happy with the three points, very happy with the clean sheet and how we defended throughout the game - we gave very little away.

“The effort, the structure, the principles are very good most of the time. The togetherness, that grind in a game when everything’s not free flowing, it’s so important if you want to win enough games over the season.

“Obviously, the offensive side of the game was not free flowing, and that’s a little down to on the day, we didn’t hit our highest level. We also need to give credit to Villarreal, they worked hard, they were super aggressive in defence and defended well and we weren’t quite in sync, we lost a few easy balls and passes.

“This tournament is so difficult. We faced a very good team tonight. It’s very small margins, a mistake from their goalkeeper was the only goal. We’ll definitely look into the offensive part - we’d like to improve that. That’s the crazy thing about football - we won, relief, move on again, but in the back of my head I know we haven’t played a top game, that irritates me a bit, so you’re never really happy, but that’s all part of it.”

We’re off and running on our return to the Champions League after a narrow victory over Villarreal on Tuesday evening.

In keeping with what was a fairly scrappy match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with few chances for either side, the only goal of the game was a calamitous goalkeeping error from the visitors’ Luis Junior after just four minutes. A poor second half saw us come under a bit of pressure although we didn’t face a single shot on target throughout the game and held on for three points and a winning start on Matchday One. That was our 150th victory in competitive European football, in what was our 273rd match, while it also marked our 21st consecutive home game in Europe without defeat.

In his first-ever Champions League game, Head Coach Thomas Frank made two changes to the side from the weekend's excellent win at West Ham, Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison in for Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel. Four players were making their Champions League debut – Guglielmo Vicario, Lucas Bergvall, Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven – with Destiny Udogie joining them when he came off the bench late on. Our Spanish opponents were captained by former Spur Juan Foyth with Manor Solomon – on loan from us – on the bench.

We’d already gone close when Xavi Simons fired just over the bar from 25 yards out after a neat lay-off from van de Ven, while we took the lead in the fourth minute in bizarre circumstances. Bergvall whipped in a cross from the right aiming for Richarlison which goalkeeper Luis Junior gathered comfortably low down, only to then lose his grip on the ball and watch as it dribbled across the line.

Villarreal responded with former Arsenal man Nicolas Pepe seeing an effort deflect wide in the 12th minute, while Rodrigo Bentancur had the same at the other end after good work from Mohammed Kudus. Pepe was involved again in the 24th minute, teeing up Tajon Buchanan with a great chance but the Canadian international was well wide with his finish. We were getting into some good positions and one of those saw Pape Matar Sarr’s 20-yard drive force a sprawling save out of Luis Junior. We also had two VAR checks for penalties, one for a foul on Richarlison and one for handball, but neither were given and we went in with a slender lead at the break.

The early stages of the second period saw the visitors with a couple of chances, Foyth glancing a header wide from a corner before Cristian Romero misplaced a pass which ended with Pepe sliding just wide of the far post. In truth, much of the intensity drifted from the game as the second half wore on, both teams struggling to make anything happen with defences on top, although we did have a sight of goal in the 72nd minute with Richarlison almost on the end of a deep Kudus cross.

Randal Kolo Muani came on for his Spurs debut with 13 minutes – becoming Legacy Number 899 in the process – and was quickly into the action, receiving a booking almost immediately before setting up fellow substitute Joao Palhinha, only for his effort to fly over the bar. There was a concerning moment in the 84th minute when Georges Mikautadze got clear of our defence and went tumbling under a challenge from van de Ven, right on the edge of the area. The Dutch defender was given a yellow card and, from the resulting free-kick, Pepe fizzed a left-foot drive just wide – the last chance of the game as we held out for the win.