Jay Harris

Tottenham 1 Fulham 2 – Why did Spurs fans boo their goalkeeper? Is Frank making the right decisions? Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday night

😲 Awful opening 15mins when Fulham scored twice and Chukwueze hit the post
😬 Vicario's horror mistake and being booed for the rest of the game
🤦‍♂️ What now for Frank after three defeats in seven days?

Spurs 1-2 Fulham breakdown on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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How Nigeria’s World Cup dream died: Unfulfilled promises, an airport stand-off and ‘voodoo’ A chaotic qualifying campaign involved three different head coaches and a financial dispute that led to players boycotting training

▪️ Unfulfilled promises of land from the government
▪️ Tense negotiations after players boycott training
▪️ Airport stand-off in Libya
▪️ Accusations of opposition ‘voodoo’

The soul-searching has already begun in Nigeria.

@jaydmharris.bsky.social on how their World Cup dream went up in smoke.

The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: The full NLD autopsy + PSG away Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to conduct a full autopsy of that crushing defeat at Arsenal. They discuss Frank's game plan, the player...

😡😡NEW VFTL😡😡
FULL-CREW NLD AUTOPSY
😵‍💫 What the actual F××k was that?
🤬 When does "not working" become "can't work"?
🥶 (serious) "Frank out" voices
💲PSG next; should we play the kids?
Me @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social
@dankp.bsky.social
⚠️ contains anger and 😲
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Could PSG homecoming finally be the night Spurs see the best of Randal Kolo Muani? Tottenham have yet to see the best of the on-loan France striker, despite a few impressive flashes - it's time that changed...

🙃 Randal Kolo Muani has not scored in nine games for Spurs while Richarlison has five goals this season

🎭 But does RKM offer more with his all round game?

🇫🇷 Piece for @theathleticfc.bsky.social on RKM & his point to prove against parent club PSG

www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties to reach a World Cup play-off: Fredrick’s tough task, Osimhen missed DR Congo beat Nigeria to reach the inter-confederation play-offs after a tense penalty shootout. We break down the key moments.

🇨🇩 DR Congo eliminate Nigeria on penalties
🇳🇬 Super Eagles fail to adapt after Osimhen was substituted
🌟 Elia Lina running the show for DRC
🦅 Nigeria miss out on second successive World Cup

Full breakdown of a crazy World Cup play-off on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Nigeria players ‘sent a message’ over financial dispute with training boycott – William Troost-Ekong Nigeria did not train on Tuesday due to a financial dispute with the NFF, impacting their preparation for the World Cup play-offs.

🚨William Troost-Ekong says Nigeria's squad "had to make a stand" & "send a message to the whole of Nigeria & next generation of players" after boycotting training ahead of WC play-off against Gabon due to dispute with NFF

Full quotes on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Nigeria 4 Gabon 1: World Cup dream lives on, Osimhen’s miss (and goals) and VAR controversy Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 to reach the final of the CAF play-offs for a place at the World Cup

🇳🇬 Nigeria beat Gabon despite chaotic build-up
🇬🇦 What happened with Gabon's penalty appeal?
😱 Breaking down Osimhen's awful miss
🙃 Why were there hardly any fans at kick-off?

Full breakdown of Nigeria 4-1 Gabon from Rabat on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Johan Lange and Thomas Frank are under scrutiny but tonight is a reminder of how far they’ve come Tottenham's Danish manager and sporting director will come up against some familiar faces in the form of FC Copenhagen

🇩🇰 Johan Lange spent 10 years with FC Copenhagen across two spells but his career started at B.93 which is where he met Thomas Frank for the first time two decades ago

📝 Long read for @theathleticfc.bsky.social on how Lange & Frank’s time in Denmark shaped them

www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

I was in Tenerife!

Tottenham set pieces under Thomas Frank: Physicality, crash bags and throw-in auditions At kick-off on Sunday, Everton had not conceded from a corner this season. By half-time, they had done so twice

😤 Set-piece Spurs smashed Everton’s defensive structure from corners on Sunday

📝 Long read for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
on the influence of Thomas Frank, set-piece coach Andreas Georgson, analyst Sean McManus and super VDV

www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

Everton 0 Tottenham 3: How did Van de Ven end Moyes’ unbeaten home and set-piece record? Analysis of Tottenham's Premier League game away to Everton

💥 VDV unstoppable from corners
😤 Everton lose at new stadium for the first time
🇫🇷 Randal Kolo Muani's encouraging first start
3⃣ Three goals, three points and third in the table

Full breakdown of Everton 0-3 Spurs up on @theathleticfc.bsky.social now

www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Fabio Paratici: Why is he back at Tottenham? What about his ban? And how will co-sporting directors work? Analysing the Italian's return to north London two years after his controversial exit and what it means for the club

🇮🇹 Fabio Paratici has returned to Spurs & will be co-sporting director with Johan Lange

🤔 Why has he come back? Why are they sharing the role? Who will be responsible for transfers?

📝 Full breakdown on @theathleticfc.bsky.social with @jameshorncastle.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Brentford’s Antoni Milambo suffers ACL injury, out for remainder of season Milambo, 20, sustained the injury during the Netherlands Under-21s' draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday.

The curse of new Brentford signings getting injured in their debut season continues as Antoni Milambo has suffered an ACL injury

20yo should remember that KLP, Igor Thiago and Damsgaard became key players after their own injury issues

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Fabio Paratici returns to Tottenham as joint sporting director with Johan Lange The 52-year-old was one of 11 former Juventus executives banned from Italian football after being accused of financial malpractice.

🚨 The inevitable return of Fabio Paratici to Spurs

53yo has been appointed as joint sporting director along with Johan Lange who has been promoted from technical director

Full analysis here
@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...

The Athletic FC Podcast: Are Spurs for sale? In early September, Daniel Levy stepped down from his role as Spurs chairman after nearly 25 years.So who is running the show now? And are Spurs for up for sale?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slate...

🎙️Are Spurs for sale? What was that £100m from Enic for? Who is Peter Charrington? Do blondes have more fun?

@aakinwo.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social & I grapple with all the big Tottenham-related questions…

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Nigeria secure spot in World Cup play-offs, South Africa qualify for the first time since 2010 Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Benin on Tuesday, while South Africa beat Rwanda 3-0 to top Group C.

🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen scores hat-trick in Nigeria's 4-0 win over Benin but it's only enough for a play-off spot

🇿🇦 South Africa avenge last year's AFCON semi-final defeat to Nigeria by topping group & getting automatic spot at 2026 World Cup

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong on World Cup qualification, AFCON and captaincy Centre-back vows the team he captains "will fight until the very last moment" in final two games of long-shot bid to make next year's finals

🇳🇬 Nigeria play Lesotho in a World Cup qualifier tonight

🙏 They need to win and beat Benin on Tuesday to have the best chance of going to the US next year

📝 I spoke to captain William Troost-Ekong about their chances and AFCON 2025 for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Bodo/Glimt 2 Tottenham 2 – Spurs show resilience but are they too reliant on Richarlison? Bodo/Glimt outplayed Tottenham in their Champions League encounter but Spurs fought back to earn a point

🙃 Awful first half as Bodo batter Spurs
🤦‍♂️ Even worse second half featuring mad 15 minutes of self sabotage
⚽️ Bizarre own goal rescues a point

Breakdown of manic night as Spurs draw 2-2 with Bodo/Glimt

With @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Tottenham 1 Wolves 1 – A late point, but a missed opportunity? Are injuries a growing concern? Why were Spurs so flat? Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke analyse Spurs' Saturday night encounter with Wolves

🙃 Sloppy Simons
❌ No attacking spark
💪 Palhinha's late equaliser
😮‍💨 A missed opportunity

Breakdown of Spurs 1-1 Wolves with @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social now

www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

The View From The Lane: A show about Tottenham: Spurs nearly enact revenge at Brighton Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and James Maw to pick apart an eventful 2-2 draw at Brighton on Saturday. They discuss Frank's selection, Vicario's attempted save, Odobert, ...

🎯🎯NEW VFTL🎯🎯
GUTSY SPURS
⚽️ 2 down at Brighton - but always on top.
🚜 Tough fightback.
⬅️ Left-side conundrum.
🥇Simons makes the difference.
🤔 "Best performance" under Frank?
👌 Destiny delight.
👨‍🦳👨🏾‍🦳👨🏼‍🦱 what team v Doncaster?
Me @jaydmharris.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social
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Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski has ‘good chance’ to return from injury before end of 2025 Meanwhile, Spurs coach Thomas Frank said Randal Kolo Muani and Ben Davies will not be fit to face Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday.

🚨 Thomas Frank says that "there is a good chance" Dejan Kulusevski will return from injury before the end of the year

🇸🇪 25yo midfielder has not played since May after undergoing knee surgery

More on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Hey Björn, it is now up on iPlayer and YouTube!

View From The Lane Podcast Live - Soho Theatre The Athletic's award-winning Tottenham Hotspur podcast, The View From The Lane, returns to the live stage.

Very much looking forward to rejoining @vftlpodcast.bsky.social pals @dannykellywords.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social, @jamestmaw.bsky.social + @jaydmharris.bsky.social at Soho Theatre Walthamstow on Monday Sept 29.

'Last few' tickets can be bought here ⬇️

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Brighton 2 Tottenham 2 – Xavi Simons helps turn tide on south coast Spurs came back from 2-0 down to claim a point at Brighton and Hove Albion, thanks to a vastly improved second half performance

2-0 down after 31 minutes, Spurs did well to rescue a point against Brighton

Full breakdown on @theathleticfc.bsky.social featuring silky supersub Simons, a disjointed defence and an own goal

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Tottenham need patience while their attack takes time to gel Tottenham beat Villarreal 1-0 in the Champions League but struggled to create chances from open play

🙃 Tottenham looked blunt in attack last night & at times this season have maybe been too over-reliant on set-pieces

It was always going to take time for Thomas Frank to get his ideas across & integrate new signings but they are winning!

@TheAthleticFC

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Tottenham will need patience while their attack takes time to gel Tottenham beat Villarreal 1-0 in the Champions League but struggled to create chances from open play

Tottenham’s attack is still a work in progress under Thomas Frank.

At Brentford, the Dane focused on the defence first before adding “layers” and improving the attack.

He is following the same process in north London.

📝 @jaydmharris.bsky.social

That was not a pretty watch but Spurs beat Villarreal 1-0 to secure three points in their opening Champions League game

Luiz Junior gifting Spurs victory with a bizarre own goal

Tottenham’s left-wing options assessed: Simons, Kolo Muani, Johnson, Richarlison and more Johnson, who Frank tried to sign from Forest while at Brentford, seems to be first choice - but competition for minutes is set to be fierce

🪽 Spurs have six different options at left-wing: Johnson, Odobert, Tel, Simons, Richarlison and Kolo Muani

🤔 So who should be first choice? And is it good or bad for Thomas Frank to have such variety?

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

Tottenham’s Champions League squad: Simons and Kolo Muani in, Tel and Bissouma out Long-term injury absentees James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin have also been left out of the squad.

🚨 Mathys Tel has been left out of Tottenham's squad for the league phase of the Champions League

20yo has struggled during his time with Spurs but still a shock decision

More on other omissions including Bissouma and Kulusevski on
@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...