hal
@hal.thelastboyscout.uk
Optimistic Tottenham Hotspur fan. It's the hope that nourishes me. Habe patientiam.
My family have been Spurs since the beginning, when our colours were navy blue, and we played on Tottenham marshes.
#COYS
My family have been Spurs since the beginning, when our colours were navy blue, and we played on Tottenham marshes.
#COYS
Pinned
It's the end of the holidays; back to work soon.
I'm going to take a little break from the socials because it's all got a bit intense. Stepping away for a while probably the healthy thing to do.
Might be back when we improve and times are happier.
Take care of yourselves and up the Spurs.
h x
I'm going to take a little break from the socials because it's all got a bit intense. Stepping away for a while probably the healthy thing to do.
Might be back when we improve and times are happier.
Take care of yourselves and up the Spurs.
h x
Has our leadership been overly influenced by the “Premier League’s most tactically influential team”?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695... #COYS
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695... #COYS
Why Brentford are currently the Premier League’s most tactically influential team
Right now, it's Keith Andrews' world and the rest of us are just living in it
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Has our leadership been overly influenced by the “Premier League’s most tactically influential team”?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695... #COYS
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695... #COYS
Xavi Alonso leaving Real Madrid is a great opportunity. It means they can now hire Ange Postecoglou. 👌
January 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Xavi Alonso leaving Real Madrid is a great opportunity. It means they can now hire Ange Postecoglou. 👌
It's the end of the holidays; back to work soon.
I'm going to take a little break from the socials because it's all got a bit intense. Stepping away for a while probably the healthy thing to do.
Might be back when we improve and times are happier.
Take care of yourselves and up the Spurs.
h x
I'm going to take a little break from the socials because it's all got a bit intense. Stepping away for a while probably the healthy thing to do.
Might be back when we improve and times are happier.
Take care of yourselves and up the Spurs.
h x
January 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
It's the end of the holidays; back to work soon.
I'm going to take a little break from the socials because it's all got a bit intense. Stepping away for a while probably the healthy thing to do.
Might be back when we improve and times are happier.
Take care of yourselves and up the Spurs.
h x
I'm going to take a little break from the socials because it's all got a bit intense. Stepping away for a while probably the healthy thing to do.
Might be back when we improve and times are happier.
Take care of yourselves and up the Spurs.
h x
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Good stuff on Souza from South American football expert Tim Vickery, including his strengths, Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti keeping an eye on him and why a tough first campaign as a starter at Santos with difficult fans might have been the making of him. www.football.london/tottenham-ho...
Brazilian expert raves about 'skilful' Souza with Spurs transfer to be sealed
Tottenham Hotspur are set to bag themselves a Brazilian gem in the transfer market according to an expert on the South American game
www.football.london
January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Good stuff on Souza from South American football expert Tim Vickery, including his strengths, Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti keeping an eye on him and why a tough first campaign as a starter at Santos with difficult fans might have been the making of him. www.football.london/tottenham-ho...
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Looks like Spurs have stolen a march on the other clubs interested in Souza -- deal is done according to Fab.
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
Romano: Tottenham reach full agreement with Santos for Souza
Semper Fi!
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Looks like Spurs have stolen a march on the other clubs interested in Souza -- deal is done according to Fab.
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
Enjoyed The Lab with Dan KP. Can totally relate to the numbness. Agree with Flav and Dan that Frank is perhaps missing the required gravitas to carry the job at Spurs. He's more comfortable in a well run, more calm club. Dan also shares my scepticism about Poch returning.
pca.st/episode/34f5...
pca.st/episode/34f5...
S2E29 | Are Spurs Broken Under ENIC and Thomas Frank?
pca.st
January 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Enjoyed The Lab with Dan KP. Can totally relate to the numbness. Agree with Flav and Dan that Frank is perhaps missing the required gravitas to carry the job at Spurs. He's more comfortable in a well run, more calm club. Dan also shares my scepticism about Poch returning.
pca.st/episode/34f5...
pca.st/episode/34f5...
It's pronounced So-za, not Soo-za according to a Brazilian football expert I've just listened to on a pod. FYI.
🚨⚪️ Souza to Tottenham, here we go! Deal in place for €15m fee as verbal agreement has been reached. Travel scheduled on Sunday after deal agreed with agency Bertolucci Sports and Santos accepting payment terms. Documents to be exchanged this weekend then all sealed.
January 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
It's pronounced So-za, not Soo-za according to a Brazilian football expert I've just listened to on a pod. FYI.
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The “not top 6” share of the 300 most valuable players rose from 7% to 18% from 14/15 to 24/25.
At the same time, the best players are commanding bigger premiums as the top 6 compete with the rest of the mega rich clubs.
PL parity is growing.
At the same time, the best players are commanding bigger premiums as the top 6 compete with the rest of the mega rich clubs.
PL parity is growing.
Neat idea from @rwohan.bsky.social to show just how dominant the Premier League is right now by comparing each team in the table to a European equivalent according to betting odds-derived team ratings
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
January 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The “not top 6” share of the 300 most valuable players rose from 7% to 18% from 14/15 to 24/25.
At the same time, the best players are commanding bigger premiums as the top 6 compete with the rest of the mega rich clubs.
PL parity is growing.
At the same time, the best players are commanding bigger premiums as the top 6 compete with the rest of the mega rich clubs.
PL parity is growing.
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Pardon my French, but this decision is "le bullshit."
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
Cuti Romero suspended additional match, fined £50k after Liverpool sending off
The FA is dumb and bad.
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Pardon my French, but this decision is "le bullshit."
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/tottenham-ho...
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Tel won't be sold. He's just started the last two games and will absolutely be needed as our attack is so depleted, along with the fact that RKM is not impressing. He's now in the UCL squad and I expect him to start this weekend and next. Even this board aren't stupid enough to let him go rn
January 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Tel won't be sold. He's just started the last two games and will absolutely be needed as our attack is so depleted, along with the fact that RKM is not impressing. He's now in the UCL squad and I expect him to start this weekend and next. Even this board aren't stupid enough to let him go rn
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"Romero to miss Villa cup clash
Fri 09 January 2026, 15:30
Cristian Romero will be unavailable for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie with Aston Villa.
Our captain has been handed a one-match suspension by an Independent Regulatory Commission"
What a surprise l
Fri 09 January 2026, 15:30
Cristian Romero will be unavailable for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie with Aston Villa.
Our captain has been handed a one-match suspension by an Independent Regulatory Commission"
What a surprise l
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
"Romero to miss Villa cup clash
Fri 09 January 2026, 15:30
Cristian Romero will be unavailable for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie with Aston Villa.
Our captain has been handed a one-match suspension by an Independent Regulatory Commission"
What a surprise l
Fri 09 January 2026, 15:30
Cristian Romero will be unavailable for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie with Aston Villa.
Our captain has been handed a one-match suspension by an Independent Regulatory Commission"
What a surprise l
“Frank's time at Spurs deserves context, especially as he has only been at the club seven months. The idea past faults could be corrected swiftly is flawed.”
Agreed, regardless of manager.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Agreed, regardless of manager.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
“Frank's time at Spurs deserves context, especially as he has only been at the club seven months. The idea past faults could be corrected swiftly is flawed.”
Agreed, regardless of manager.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Agreed, regardless of manager.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Tyrese Hall - A Missing Piece? 🧩
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Tyrese Hall - A Missing Piece? 🧩
Blimey it's almost turned full toxic around here. Need some decent results. But with all the injuries, I can't see where they come from. Tough times. COYS regardless.
January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Blimey it's almost turned full toxic around here. Need some decent results. But with all the injuries, I can't see where they come from. Tough times. COYS regardless.
Lining up their replacement for Thiago after he's inevitablly sold in summer for £100m
🚨🔴⚪️ Kaye Furo from Club Brugge to Brentford, here we go! Deal done for 2007 born striker for €10m plus add-ons and sell-on clause. Furo’s set to undergo his medical, as HLN Sport has reported. The deal is done.
January 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Lining up their replacement for Thiago after he's inevitablly sold in summer for £100m
ICYMI, this is a superb episode 👇
Really interesting episode of @ohsospurs.bsky.social with ex Spurs and England player Steven Caulker. Good to hear thoughts on the situation at Tottenham from the perspective of a player turned coach. Lots of interesting topics covered, including mental health.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6sF... #COYS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6sF... #COYS
A Spurs Players View - Is Patience Or Change The Answer?
YouTube video by OhSoSpurs
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
ICYMI, this is a superb episode 👇
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Sneak peak of the new Spurs all white retro kit (apparently the team will be wearing it against Villa). What’s everyone think?
January 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Sneak peak of the new Spurs all white retro kit (apparently the team will be wearing it against Villa). What’s everyone think?
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Feels weird that Romero had this week and the talk of the press is about whether he should be stripped of the captaincy
Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 21, as per (Who Scored)
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Feels weird that Romero had this week and the talk of the press is about whether he should be stripped of the captaincy
Remember when we were heavily linked with this guy? Doue too. If a player gets even a little bit of hype, I'm pretty certain they're not coming to us unless we get lucky (as we did with Xavi's move to Chelsea falling through).
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona confirm Roony Bardghji has been registered as first team player. He’s now gonna wear number 19 shirt. ✨
January 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Remember when we were heavily linked with this guy? Doue too. If a player gets even a little bit of hype, I'm pretty certain they're not coming to us unless we get lucky (as we did with Xavi's move to Chelsea falling through).
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You know what the craziest thing is? We're still 5 points off of a European spot. For as bad as we've been, the league remains so tight bc so few teams are putting together a winning run. Except for the top 3 and Brentford -- Thiago with 16 goals! If we go on a little run, we're right up there
January 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
You know what the craziest thing is? We're still 5 points off of a European spot. For as bad as we've been, the league remains so tight bc so few teams are putting together a winning run. Except for the top 3 and Brentford -- Thiago with 16 goals! If we go on a little run, we're right up there
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This is one of the coolest things I’ve watched in as very long time.
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
This is one of the coolest things I’ve watched in as very long time.
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🚨⚪️ Tottenham are closing in on deal to sign 18 year old left back Souza from Santos. After the agreement with Souza and his agent Bertolucci on personal terms, #THFC also agree structure of the deal with Santos for €15m. Final missing detail: payment terms.
January 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
🚨⚪️ Tottenham are closing in on deal to sign 18 year old left back Souza from Santos. After the agreement with Souza and his agent Bertolucci on personal terms, #THFC also agree structure of the deal with Santos for €15m. Final missing detail: payment terms.
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Gabriel 'Scumbag' Martinelli yellow card against Liverpool 90+4'
January 8, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Gabriel 'Scumbag' Martinelli yellow card against Liverpool 90+4'