The 3am customer: how Asia shapes the way the Premier League is sold
The Premier League now earns more from international television deals than domestic ones, with overseas revenue projected at £6.5 billion…
NewFive questions we expect Roberto De Zerbi to answer ahead of Tottenham vs Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace on Saturday, and there are five big questions we want Roberto De Zerbi to…
NewTottenham shoot up Opta power rankings after Chelsea win, above Man United
Tottenham Hotspur’s recent upturn in form has seen them climb both the Premier League power rankings and the global power rankings. The Lilywhites can…
After Lift-Off at Chelsea, How Far Up the Table Can Tottenham Go?
Tottenham produced their best performance under Robert De Zerbi to record a historic win at Chelsea. So, what’s next for them? The post After…
Thrilling goals. Creativity. Dribbly runs. Plenty to celebrate at the Lane but we all know that the abiding emotion after this precious win was…
Forget Solanke: The Porto striker Spurs should be chasing in January
Tottenham Hotspur is experiencing a positive atmosphere despite their low Premier League standing, largely due to improved performances. However, the team's struggle with goal…
While Spurs wait for Xavi Simons, he’s preparing for life beyond football
Xavi Simons, the Tottenham Hotspur player sidelined by an ACL injury until 2027, is using his recovery time wisely by enrolling in Harvard's 'Crossover…
From Spurs to FIFA: Ramon Vega’s unlikely challenge to Infantino
Ramon Vega, a former footballer and banker, has announced his candidacy against Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election. Although this is Vega's…
Early Verdicts: Brighton Buzzing, Spurs Stalling
After five matchdays in the Premier League, Brighton stands out with a strong performance, scoring 16 goals despite missing key players. In contrast, Tottenham…
What exactly did Spurs pay £100m for with Sandro Tonali?
Tottenham Hotspur's summer transfer spree, highlighted by the £100m signing of Sandro Tonali, has not yet addressed the team's ongoing midfield deficiencies. While Tonali…
Spurs: Everything Changes and Everything Stays the Same
Our neighbours can keep their Invincibles. We’ve got our Incurables. Everything changes, and everything stays the same. We buy players, we don’t buy players.…
The real value of Lucas Bergvall’s new Spurs contract
Lucas Bergvall's recent contract renewal with Spurs, despite his desire to leave, reflects a strategic move for both parties. The new deal secures higher…
From the Stands: Tottenham till I die
The author reflects on his journey to becoming a Tottenham Hotspur fan, despite initially having no connection to the sport or team. He contrasts…
How Spurs are leading a new transfer trend
Spurs fans can now relax after a tumultuous summer transfer window, where the club spent over £300m while recouping £150m. Notably, Spurs are increasingly…
Spurs have earned the right to spend big
Tottenham Hotspur is breaking from its historically frugal spending habits under Daniel Levy, investing over £400m this summer. This shift has sparked envy among…
Why Spurs must avoid this transfer U-turn
Spurs approach the Premier League season with optimism under Roberto De Zerbi, despite ongoing concerns about their attacking depth. The injury of Junior Kroupi…
The summer 2026 transfer market saw unprecedented fees, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers setting records. Despite spending heavily, Tottenham faced criticism for selling…
Still leading the Football League, Bill Shankly’s Liverpool had a trip down to London to face Tottenham Hotspur. We are now over a decade…
Are Spurs back to their old ways?
Tottenham Hotspur's transformative summer began with significant signings like Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, signaling a shift in strategy after years of frugality. However,…
Why Tottenham Hotspur’s Academy cash-in isn’t such a bad thing
Tottenham's recent summer strategy highlights the balance between academy development and financial sustainability. The club sold players like Alfie Devine and Tynan Thompson for…
Tottenham Hotspur’s incentive problem: When players bear too little cost for failure
Tottenham Hotspur are firmly in the mire. On their worst run since the Premier League began and sitting just a single point above the…
Tottenham Hotspur ‘not for sale’—but can we really trust that?
The Board of Tottenham Hotspur were unequivocal in their dismissal of two expressions of interest for the purchase of the North London club. The…
Is Daniel Levy’s chairmanship of Tottenham Hotspur built on a fallacy?
Few executives in football create the level of division and debate as Daniel Levy at Spurs. Famed for his hard-nosed approach to business, Levy…
Why Spurs and Manchester United would be deserving of a seat at Europe’s top table
The eyes of the footballing world will be on the Spanish city of Bilbao this week, as two of European football’s trailblazers contest the…
The decisions that define Daniel Levy’s relationship with Tottenham Hotspur
It has been nearly a quarter of a century since ENIC and Daniel Levy acquired Tottenham Hotspur — yes we did include the ‘Hotspur’…
From saviours to sinners: Have ENIC failed Tottenham?
* This article was originally posted in late 2015, but the concerns about ownership at Tottenham Hotspur are as relevant as ever Tottenham…
Could Tottenham and Liverpool learn from their European rivals when selling their best players?
In this country, the term ‘selling club’ has crept into the popular idiom over the last ten years or so, and become one of…
Have Tottenham capitalised on the rise of Belgian football?
North London is fast becoming a second home for precocious Belgian talents, with Toby Alderweireld the latest to join the clubs crop of rising…
Have Tottenham managed to buck the trend here?
For all the developments in the game, the notional of ‘modern football’ is forever characterised as a negative. The sterility of stadia, the excesses…
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: The tumultuous tale of Heurelho Gomes at Tottenham
We’re not advocates for scapegoating and comedy at one’s expense here at the Faculty, but Adam Federici’s heartbreaking howler at Wembley on Saturday- a gift…
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Oh My Cod: Just How Shocking Was Fleetwood’s Town League Cup Defeat of Arsenal?
How rare is it for a League Two side to beat top-flight opposition in the League Cup? We examine the history behind Fleetwood Town's…
Everton vs Newcastle Prediction: EFL Cup Fourth Round Preview
We look ahead to Thursday's EFL Cup fourth-round clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with our Everton vs Newcastle United prediction and preview. The…
PSG beat Lyon 2-0 despite being frustrated for over an hour. This tactical analysis examines Lyon’s changing defensive shapes, PSG’s attacking creativity and high…
Davide Frattesi has found a role at Lazio that maximises his biggest strengths. This scout report analyses his positioning, box-crashing runs, goalscoring threat and…
How rest-defense continues to evolve in the modern game
Rest-defense continues to evolve with the best teams in the modern game. It's become so much more than just what happens behind the ball.…
Haaland: ‘I love playing on the blind side’
Manchester City center-forward, Erling Haaland, interviewed by Graham Hunter for the Champions Journal, Do things that make you smile: It’s not just physicality: there…
I saw someone online, after Barcelona’s loss to Real Madrid, say “today was on the manager.” When you watched Pep’s Barcelona, was there ever…
The 136th episode of my weekly podcast, Distance Covered. Josh Williams hosts Mo Stewart.
Why Ronald Araújo and Milos Kerkez are just fine.
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The 3am customer: how Asia shapes the way the Premier League is sold
The Premier League now earns more from international television deals than domestic ones, with overseas revenue projected at £6.5 billion from 2025 to 2028.…
How to coach pressing & the five most common pressing triggers
Pressing was all the rage from the late 2010's to the early 2020's. Some of the most successful teams across that period played a…
Explaining the latest 3-2-5/W-M adaptation in FM26
Using my own tactical and data knowledge, I'm on a short journey to find solutions to one of the most commonly-used tactics in Football…
Time To Bounce
For reasons unbeknownst to me, the algorithm decided to surface a lot of people talking about the upcoming change in the MLS schedule for…
Brazil’s betting ban exposes football’s commercial dependency
Brazil's government has banned online betting platforms and their advertising, impacting football clubs heavily reliant on this revenue stream. With betting sponsorship accounting for…
From Spurs to FIFA: Ramon Vega’s unlikely challenge to Infantino
Ramon Vega, a former footballer and banker, has announced his candidacy against Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election. Although this is Vega's…
When Burnham’s Everton instincts met the reality of government
The discussion around lifting the ban on alcohol in football stadiums highlights a disconnection between political ideals and practical realities. Andy Burnham advocates for…
Squandered – Panathinaikos 1964-65
This edition of our Squandered series features Panathinaikos’s slapstick conclusion to the 1964-65 Greek Alpha Ethniki League. Now, the whole point of this particular…
The Everton precedent and the problem with Premier League justice
Manchester City's recent guilty verdict for 114 breaches highlights the stark difference in how financial misconduct is addressed compared to Everton's immediate 10-point deduction…
Video: A Tactical History of Liverpool, Episode 44: Liverpool – Dynamo Berlin 1972, UEFA Cup 72/73
Leading the league domestically, Liverpool’s attentions turned to European competition. They had advanced past Eintracht Frankfurt and AEK Athens in the first and second…
Why re-awarding Manchester City’s titles would be wrong
Manchester City faces severe scrutiny following a guilty verdict on 114 of 115 charges related to financial rule breaches. Discussions about potential punishments are…
A verdict, not a conclusion: what the reported outcome of Manchester City’s 115 charges really means
Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges regarding breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018.…
Video: Defending one-on-one with Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez has the athleticism to be a top class full-back, but does he have the technical skills? Watch the video here. If you…
Why Brighton keep getting better at losing their best players
Brighton FC exemplifies how clubs can achieve success without hefty spending, thriving on player sales to improve their squad. Their strategy focuses on redefining…
Arsenal: Angelic valuation incoming?
Stan Kroenke has purchased the Los Angeles Angels for $4 billion, expanding his ownership across North America's major leagues. Despite Arsenal's higher earnings and…
By Kieran Doyle Finishing is a fairly contentious topic when it comes to the world of soccer analytics. The somewhat mainstream analytics practitioner opinion…
In Lim-bo? Chelsea’s dugout turmoil again pipped by Valencia
Valencia's managerial instability continues as they sack Carlos Corberán just five matches into the season, following a poor start in La Liga. This marks…
Liverpool’s latest £300m deal shows how football’s financial gap is widening
Liverpool has secured a five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines, reportedly worth £300 million, representing a 20% increase from their previous agreement. This…
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Is West Ham’s ownership battle truly over?
Daniel Křetínský will become West Ham's largest shareholder, increasing his stake from 27% to 46% and ending Amanda Staveley’s bid for the Gold family's…
The Premier League is getting too expensive for Everton
Less than two years after acquiring Everton, The Friedkin Group is seeking new investors due to ongoing financial challenges. Despite reducing debt and increasing…
What Carlos Baleba brings to Manchester United’s midfield
It was a long time coming. After the saga of last summer that saw neither party seek their desired outcome, Manchester United have now…
Who actually gets to decide Manchester City’s fate?
Manchester City faces ongoing uncertainty due to unresolved charges stemming from alleged financial misconduct, with a hearing set for late 2024. The club's reputation…
Is Newcastle’s wealth worth anything under current financial rules?
Eddie Howe's management of Newcastle United garnered praise for achieving Champions League qualification and winning a major trophy while adhering to financial constraints. Despite…
Should Liverpool’s latest investment be questioned?
Liverpool fans are concerned about a consortium, including Jeff Bezos, acquiring a one-third stake in Liverpool FC, valued at over $7.1 billion. This investment…
Have Aston Villa been barred from an exclusive club?
Unai Emery has achieved notable success at Aston Villa by qualifying for Europe and winning trophies, despite financial constraints compared to wealthier clubs. Recent…
The Chelsea divorce nobody should be surprised by
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are negotiating to sell their 13% stakes in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, which already owns over 60% of the…
Liverpool just priced their own takeover a year in advance
Liverpool has a new minority investor, 1892 Holdings, led by Jeff Bezos, valuing the club at over $7.1 billion. While Bezos won't join the…
The Trossard discount: what Arsenal’s sales say about the European market
The summer transfer market of 2026 saw record-breaking deals, highlighting Premier League clubs' dominance in spending. While clubs like Arsenal faced challenges in selling…
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