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[spursgirls]

It would appear I have time travelled.

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Mine sometimes says tomorrow!

 

[jpascavitz]

Matt Law and Percy's updated story:

Spoiler: Spoiler

Tottenham Hotspur’s 70-day hunt for a new head coach has finally come to an end with Ange Postecoglou agreeing to become chairman Daniel Levy’s 11th permanent appointment.

Postecoglou, who won a domestic treble in what proved to be his final season in charge of Celtic, has accepted the Spurs job after Julian Nagelsmann dropped out of the running and Arne Slot decided to stay at Feyenoord.

It is believed Postecoglou has agreed a contract that could run for three years and that he has cost Tottenham less than £5million in compensation, with an announcement being prepared.

The biggest issue facing Postecoglou will be whether or not Harry Kane will be part of his squad, with Real Madrid joining Manchester United in the race to try to sign the striker.

Levy is understood to remain determined to keep Kane, who he values at over £100m, but Real are willing to test that resolve after losing Karim Benzema.

Telegraph Sport understands that senior players at Real believe Kane is the best candidate to replace Benzema, with the Spaniards also interested in Chelsea’s Kai Havertz and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez. A move for both Kane and Havertz has not been ruled out.
Kane has not signed an extension to his contract that will expire at the end of next season and is not expected to do so this summer.
While Spurs do not want to sell Kane, Postecoglou’s arrival is expected to precede a huge attempted clear-out as the club look to re-shape the first-team squad for the 57-year-old.

Tottenham are believed to be willing to let go as many as seven first-team players, led by captain Hugo Llloris and Ivan Perisic, in what could be a big summer of change.

The futures of Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegnon are also in doubt, while Spurs have decided not to sign Arnaut Danjuma, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club, while Clement Lenglet may be allowed to return to Barcelona. Bids, should they be forthcoming, could also be listened to for Ben Davies or Eric Dier.

Tottenham’s disappointing campaign, in which they finished eighth and missed out on qualification for Europe, is understood to have prompted a will to clear out a number of players this summer.

On top of the first-team players who could be allowed to leave, Spurs will attempt to sell Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon and Harry Winks, who spent last season out on loan, but have not made a decision on the future of midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.

Ndombele spent last season on loan at Napoli and made 30 league appearances as the Italian club won the Serie A title and sources have indicated that Postecoglou may wish to take a close look at him before a decision on the 26-year-old’s future is made.

Postecoglou permanently replaces Antonio Conte, who officially left Spurs on March 27, and becomes the latest man to try to end the club’s long trophy drought.

The previous 10 permanent managers hired by Levy have won 62 trophies between them, with only one of those - the 2008 League Cup under Juande Ramos - coming at Tottenham.

Postecoglou’s appointment takes that figure to 76, with the Australian winning 14 trophies in senior management across Celtic, Yokohama Marinos, the Australian national team, Brisbane Roar and South Melbourne.

 

[VoteMe4Prez]

My mates just spoken with his connection at Betfair who have suspended betting on Postacoglu

 

[bubble07]

So when do we expect this done? AP said he was going on holiday tomorrow

 

[Timberwolf]

Matt Law and Percy's updated story:

Spoiler: Spoiler

Tottenham Hotspur’s 70-day hunt for a new head coach has finally come to an end with Ange Postecoglou agreeing to become chairman Daniel Levy’s 11th permanent appointment.

Postecoglou, who won a domestic treble in what proved to be his final season in charge of Celtic, has accepted the Spurs job after Julian Nagelsmann dropped out of the running and Arne Slot decided to stay at Feyenoord.

It is believed Postecoglou has agreed a contract that could run for three years and that he has cost Tottenham less than £5million in compensation, with an announcement being prepared.

The biggest issue facing Postecoglou will be whether or not Harry Kane will be part of his squad, with Real Madrid joining Manchester United in the race to try to sign the striker.

Levy is understood to remain determined to keep Kane, who he values at over £100m, but Real are willing to test that resolve after losing Karim Benzema.

Telegraph Sport understands that senior players at Real believe Kane is the best candidate to replace Benzema, with the Spaniards also interested in Chelsea’s Kai Havertz and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez. A move for both Kane and Havertz has not been ruled out.
Kane has not signed an extension to his contract that will expire at the end of next season and is not expected to do so this summer.
While Spurs do not want to sell Kane, Postecoglou’s arrival is expected to precede a huge attempted clear-out as the club look to re-shape the first-team squad for the 57-year-old.

Tottenham are believed to be willing to let go as many as seven first-team players, led by captain Hugo Llloris and Ivan Perisic, in what could be a big summer of change.

The futures of Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegnon are also in doubt, while Spurs have decided not to sign Arnaut Danjuma, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club, while Clement Lenglet may be allowed to return to Barcelona. Bids, should they be forthcoming, could also be listened to for Ben Davies or Eric Dier.

Tottenham’s disappointing campaign, in which they finished eighth and missed out on qualification for Europe, is understood to have prompted a will to clear out a number of players this summer.

On top of the first-team players who could be allowed to leave, Spurs will attempt to sell Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon and Harry Winks, who spent last season out on loan, but have not made a decision on the future of midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.

Ndombele spent last season on loan at Napoli and made 30 league appearances as the Italian club won the Serie A title and sources have indicated that Postecoglou may wish to take a close look at him before a decision on the 26-year-old’s future is made.

Postecoglou permanently replaces Antonio Conte, who officially left Spurs on March 27, and becomes the latest man to try to end the club’s long trophy drought.

The previous 10 permanent managers hired by Levy have won 62 trophies between them, with only one of those - the 2008 League Cup under Juande Ramos - coming at Tottenham.

Postecoglou’s appointment takes that figure to 76, with the Australian winning 14 trophies in senior management across Celtic, Yokohama Marinos, the Australian national team, Brisbane Roar and South Melbourne.

Wow, even Matt Law's being positive about it. Feels weird.

 

[Guntz]

So when do we expect this done? AP said he was going on holiday tomorrow

Announcement tomorrow would be my guess

Media work done when he gets back from holiday

 

[robotsonic]

It is pretty nice that almost anyone who is anyone thinks that this is a sensible appointment, apart from some Spurs fans. Maybe it just...is a sensible appointment.

 

[EQP]

I have the strongest belief that our players will take to Ange and really thrive playing more attacking football. It certainly won't be easy during pre-season but if the emphasis is for Spurs to become this attacking team that looks to dominate possession and create a high amount of attacking chances, our players will take to it and give the manager what he needs. Just hope he's given the defensive reinforcements he needs to have that solid base to build from.

 

[MightyModric]

2 year contract is very concerning. We should be handing out 8 year contracts at a MINIMUM

 

[easley91]

I've got a good feeling about this. Might be the eternal optimist or hopeful in me, but I think he will surprise people.

Length of initial contract isn't an issue here. Seems to be the standard these days, and if we go off social media and here then nobody thinks he'll last long so why is it such a problem? He was on a one year rolling contract with Celtic. Poch has signed a similar deal at Chelsea. It isn't just us nor is it just Ange.

 

[Wig]

So when do we expect this done? AP said he was going on holiday tomorrow

If we're offering Ange a multimillion contract, we can probably also arrange a jet for him and his family to take them to their holiday destination once the contract is signed / media done. Contracts can be signed remotely anyway. But I expect this will get confirmed by tomorrow.

 

[tommo84]

I've got a good feeling about this. Might be the eternal optimist or hopeful in me, but I think he will surprise people.

Length of initial contract isn't an issue here. Seems to be the standard these days, and if we go off social media and here then nobody thinks he'll last long so why is it such a problem? He was on a one year rolling contract with Celtic. Poch has signed a similar deal at Chelsea. It isn't just us nor is it just Ange.

Completely agree - if year 1 goes well then I’m sure we’ll offer him a longer deal next summer. In the meantime there seems to be little to gain from committing to a longer contract.

 

[Tucker]

Matt Law and Percy's updated story:

Spoiler: Spoiler

Tottenham Hotspur’s 70-day hunt for a new head coach has finally come to an end with Ange Postecoglou agreeing to become chairman Daniel Levy’s 11th permanent appointment.

Postecoglou, who won a domestic treble in what proved to be his final season in charge of Celtic, has accepted the Spurs job after Julian Nagelsmann dropped out of the running and Arne Slot decided to stay at Feyenoord.

It is believed Postecoglou has agreed a contract that could run for three years and that he has cost Tottenham less than £5million in compensation, with an announcement being prepared.

The biggest issue facing Postecoglou will be whether or not Harry Kane will be part of his squad, with Real Madrid joining Manchester United in the race to try to sign the striker.

Levy is understood to remain determined to keep Kane, who he values at over £100m, but Real are willing to test that resolve after losing Karim Benzema.

Telegraph Sport understands that senior players at Real believe Kane is the best candidate to replace Benzema, with the Spaniards also interested in Chelsea’s Kai Havertz and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez. A move for both Kane and Havertz has not been ruled out.
Kane has not signed an extension to his contract that will expire at the end of next season and is not expected to do so this summer.
While Spurs do not want to sell Kane, Postecoglou’s arrival is expected to precede a huge attempted clear-out as the club look to re-shape the first-team squad for the 57-year-old.

Tottenham are believed to be willing to let go as many as seven first-team players, led by captain Hugo Llloris and Ivan Perisic, in what could be a big summer of change.

The futures of Davinson Sanchez and Ryan Sessegnon are also in doubt, while Spurs have decided not to sign Arnaut Danjuma, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club, while Clement Lenglet may be allowed to return to Barcelona. Bids, should they be forthcoming, could also be listened to for Ben Davies or Eric Dier.

Tottenham’s disappointing campaign, in which they finished eighth and missed out on qualification for Europe, is understood to have prompted a will to clear out a number of players this summer.

On top of the first-team players who could be allowed to leave, Spurs will attempt to sell Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon and Harry Winks, who spent last season out on loan, but have not made a decision on the future of midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.

Ndombele spent last season on loan at Napoli and made 30 league appearances as the Italian club won the Serie A title and sources have indicated that Postecoglou may wish to take a close look at him before a decision on the 26-year-old’s future is made.

Postecoglou permanently replaces Antonio Conte, who officially left Spurs on March 27, and becomes the latest man to try to end the club’s long trophy drought.

The previous 10 permanent managers hired by Levy have won 62 trophies between them, with only one of those - the 2008 League Cup under Juande Ramos - coming at Tottenham.

Postecoglou’s appointment takes that figure to 76, with the Australian winning 14 trophies in senior management across Celtic, Yokohama Marinos, the Australian national team, Brisbane Roar and South Melbourne.

Interesting that he’s the 11th permanent manager under Levy. We can now field a legends team of just managers, with caretakers as subs.

Gk - Nuno

DF - Poch
DF - Postecoglou

MF - Hoddle
MF - Conte
MF - Redknapp
MF - Santini
MF - Ramos
MF - Jol
MF - Mourinho

FW - AVB

Subs: Mason (mf), Sherwood (mf), Stellini (DF) Pleat (MF)

Not sure about the formation, AVB didn’t play so I stuck him up front.

 

[A Bit Much]

If we're offering Ange a multimillion contract, we can probably also arrange a jet for him and his family to take them to their holiday destination once the contract is signed / media done. Contracts can be signed remotely anyway. But I expect this will get confirmed by tomorrow.

We can do the media with Ange with his shirt off on holiday in Majorca with a tinny on the go. Not a problem.

 

[RuskyM]

If we're offering Ange a multimillion contract, we can probably also arrange a jet for him and his family to take them to their holiday destination once the contract is signed / media done. Contracts can be signed remotely anyway. But I expect this will get confirmed by tomorrow.

We're getting him a really, really long pen.

 

[Hoopspur]

So when do we expect this done? AP said he was going on holiday tomorrow

Nice hotel with very nice silk sheets and pillows in North London......lot's of surrounding greenery

 

[arunspurs]

International football doesn't involve a lot of factors that are involved team building.

No one here would say Southgate and Martinez are top managers

International manager now has almost become a specialism

You were talking about experience...Hence I quoted the pressure cooker sceanrio he has been under as a national team manager. Southgate isnt a club manager anymore. So isnt Martinez as well. Their days of club management is done.
As for as Ange is concerned, it was just part of the journey that helped him.

Point remains, Ange has worked under pressure, infact seems to thrive when there is pressure. On other hand, someone like Slot never had a down phase yet, simply because he has barely completed 3 seasons of management

 

[spursfan77]

The fact he is getting a 2 year contract with an option for a third, shows me this club isn't serious and just trying alternative strategy

This is a manager who I haven't seen instil a culture regarding youth players, improving young players and etc at his previous club outside of his signings he made

We need stability he should have been given a longer contract and a DoF to install his philopsophy which I'm not sure what it actually is

Better than 18 months, which we gave Conte. That length is pretty standard nowadays anyway. I’d be wary of signing up anyone too much longer.

 

[Jiminio]

Intriguing Henry winter and Matt law think this is a good appointment. Feels easier to have a pop at this than back it but my impression is those more involved with the game rate him v highly

 

[Cochise]

And in the /r/soccer threads there has been loads of positivity (for want of a better word) from fans of other teams as well. Good appointment for Spurs, excited to see what he can do, looking forward to I'm a hipster ball in the Premier League etc... I was quite surprised.

r/soccer is far more international, likely a lot more asian fans on there that have followed him from his time in Australia and Japan.