healthyaddiction Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Four years 11 months apparently. Surprised me too. Based on Wiki, literally 3 days shy of reaching 5 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just now, healthyaddiction said: Based on Wiki, literally 3 days shy of reaching 5 years. Yup. My point wasn’t to attack Newcastle, it was to refute the original point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 4 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Four years 11 months apparently. Surprised me too. Just looked 4 years, 11 months, 28 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The Fountain said: Just looked 4 years, 11 months, 28 days. Yup. It’s a fascinating and I guess not unsurprising list. I guarantee I would not have guessed all of the names. I think I missed at least one. Edit: to be clear, that was knowing the clubs. I’d have struggled just trying to name the 15 managers. Would have had Bobby Robson in, for one. Funnily enough, Eddie Howe is another manager who just comes in under 5 years. Edited April 2 by leffe186 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Day one: Mount? Yeh I’m dying on that hill. He’s my son. I’m even signing him in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) @leffe186 Liverpool x3: Rafa, Klopp, Houllier Arsenal x2: Wenger, their current cunt Man U: Fergie Man C: Pep Everton: Moyseh Wimbledon: Kinnear West Ham: 'Arry Charlton: Curbishley Burnley: Dyche Bolton: Fat Sam Spurs: Shrek/Jol Derby: Jim Smith Edited April 2 by toon25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 3 minutes ago, toon25 said: @leffe186 Liverpool x3: Rafa, Klopp, Houllier Arsenal x2: Wenger, their current cunt Man U: Fergie Man C: Pep Everton: Moyseh Wimbledon: Kinnear West Ham: 'Arry Charlton: Curbishley Burnley: Dyche Bolton: Fat Sam Spurs: Shrek/Jol Derby: Jim Smith Yup, just Poch for us. I forgot about Jim Smith (in my head he’s Oxford/QPR) and didn’t realize how long Houllier was there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Houllier outlasted Rafa!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 7 minutes ago, SteV said: Houllier outlasted Rafa!? Apparently Rafa was manager there for 5yrs 11mths, Houllier for 5y 7m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 4 minutes ago, leffe186 said: Apparently Rafa was manager there for 5yrs 11mths, Houllier for 5y 7m. Ah, sorry, didn’t read it properly initially. Still a lot, lot closer than I would have expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 minute ago, SteV said: Ah, sorry, didn’t read it properly initially. Still a lot, lot closer than I would have expected. Yeah it feels too long, doesn’t it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Aye they counting Houllier's time in the job share with Roy Evans too though? What a weird set up that was looking back, 2 managers with different styles running the same team. Very odd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 6 hours ago, healthyaddiction said: Based on Wiki, literally 3 days shy of reaching 5 years. He had two leap years in his reign, not just the one too. So kinda just 2 days shy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 21 minutes ago, midds said: Aye they counting Houllier's time in the job share with Roy Evans too though? What a weird set up that was looking back, 2 managers with different styles running the same team. Very odd They didn't want to sack Evans so made the joint roll up As soon as Houllier was established Evans conveniently resigned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 It’s actually more pathetic that De Zerbi has made those comments backtracking than actually owning the comments and just saying he values winning more than keeping women safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Swiss Rambles breakdown of Spurs finances. Currently can’t be arsed to read it all, so posting in here, so someone else (who’ll probably have a fair better grasp of finances than me anyway) will do so and report back. https://x.com/swissramble/status/2041418861841457511?s=46&t=OQLMckSuatbpqWF13Al4mQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Spoiler 🧵 1) The headline Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League (2024/25) This is framed as a huge underperformance relative to their financial power 👉 Sets up the central theme: rich club, poor results 💵 2) Revenue (still elite) Tottenham remain one of the highest-earning clubs in England Revenue is driven by: Big stadium income (one of the best in Europe) Strong commercial deals Solid broadcasting money 👉 Even with poor performance, income stays very high 🏟️ 3) Stadium advantage The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a major asset Generates huge matchday + event revenue (NFL, concerts, etc.) 👉 Financially, Spurs outperform many rivals here 📉 4) Profitability Spurs’ profits are mixed or under pressure High revenue is offset by: Rising costs Investment in squad and infrastructure 👉 Not struggling—but not massively profitable either 💸 5) Wage bill Wages are high but not at the very top tier Lower than clubs like: Manchester City Manchester United 👉 This can limit competitiveness despite strong revenue 🔄 6) Transfers & spending Continued significant transfer investment Focus on squad rebuilds and long-term planning 👉 Spending is there—but results haven’t followed ⚖️ 7) Cost control model Spurs are relatively financially disciplined compared to rivals Less reckless spending than some “big six” clubs 👉 A deliberate strategy—but possibly a sporting trade-off 📊 8) Debt & finances Stadium-related debt still exists But it’s considered manageable and structured 👉 Not a crisis—more a long-term investment ⚽ 9) The key contradiction Spurs combine: Top-tier revenue Controlled spending Modern infrastructure BUT Deliver near-relegation-level performance 👉 This gap is the core point of the thread 🧠 10) Overall conclusion Tottenham are: Financially strong and stable But underperforming massively on the pitch 👉 The implied question: Is their cautious financial model holding them back competitively? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Riveting stuff, rich club can fail beyond belief and barely be affected, provided they don’t get relegated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, SteV said: Swiss Rambles breakdown of Spurs finances. Currently can’t be arsed to read it all, so posting in here, so someone else (who’ll probably have a fair better grasp of finances than me anyway) will do so and report back. https://x.com/swissramble/status/2041418861841457511?s=46&t=OQLMckSuatbpqWF13Al4mQ Cartel club doing cartel club things. Meanwhile we have to do accounting gymnastics despite not signing a first team ready player for a fee since Summer 2023. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 831m worth of a net debt too btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 5 minutes ago, Nucasol said: Cartel club doing cartel club things. Meanwhile we have to do accounting gymnastics despite not signing a first team ready player for a fee since Summer Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga, Ramsey and Thiaw were all signed for the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 14 minutes ago, Nucasol said: Cartel club doing cartel club things. Meanwhile we have to do accounting gymnastics despite not signing a first team ready player for a fee since Summer 2023. Exact reason why we need a new stadium and to get our commercial revenue up as much as possible. Lets become untouchable before they make it impossible for any new club to become untouchable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 209 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 24 minutes ago, Conjo said: Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga, Ramsey and Thiaw were all signed for the first team. yup I was thinking that, surely some mistake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 52 minutes ago, Conjo said: Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga, Ramsey and Thiaw were all signed for the first team. 27 minutes ago, Harry 209 said: yup I was thinking that, surely some mistake. Not during the accounting period in question - everything post 1 July 2025 won’t be included (summer signings, Isak sale, Champions League). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 02/04/2026 at 23:28, leffe186 said: I forgot about Jim Smith (in my head he’s Oxford/QPR) The Bald Eagle is NUFC, surely I can still remember being confused by his resignation - and the conversation my dad and uncle had after it was announced (it was in the middle of a load of politics on the NUFC board) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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