Ange Postecoglou started brightly in the Premier League, much to the shock of many, who were suspicious that the impressive form displayed in the Scottish Premier League and Japan might not be enough when it came to one of the most demanding divisions in the world. Tottenham got the results, but it was more about the intent of the play, and fans could see what the Australian was seeking to achieve.
After a while, key players picked up injuries and the squad weren’t just quite up to the task, or on the same wavelength as the gaffer. Performances became more forced, and the animated free-flowing football became far more of a scramble. Sure, Spurs managed to claim a European spot, but the sheer volume of games triggered by the Europa League would surely cause more problems.
One aspect that must be fixed, is the Tottenham frontline. Richarlison has not raised his game, despite the best wishes of fans, and Timo Werner has been outstanding value for the money, but he’s in no respect a top-flight calibre of striker.
Curiously enough, a failed broadcasting deal in French Football
French football is different to our own, clubs have to provide proof of solvency for a given season, but beyond that, there are no limits. And that solvency can be assured by unlimited owner inputs – hence PSG previously breached UEFA FFP but never had any trouble domestically.
TV money is about to fall off a cliff, as per this piece in the New York Times.
The LFP has been trying to sort its new TV deal — for the rights to show Ligue 1 matches from 2024 to 2029 — since October. The LFP has been trying to sort its new TV deal — for the rights to show Ligue 1 matches from 2024 to 2029 — since October, when an ambitious auction looking to bring in €1billion (£840m; $1.1bn at the current rates) a year was scrapped because there were no takers.
Given the extent of financial pressure that’s coming Ligue 1’s way, everything money-wise is looking deeply unsustainable.
Postecoglu has been said to be obsessed with acquiring a new number 9 according to FootballFancast and Football Insider say that Spurs could land Lille’s Jonathan David for as little as £25 million.
Surely Ange would be happy, and Levy would be delighted to take advantage of a situation?
