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Partnerships Philanthropy & Storytelling | International speaker, trainer, coach | Spurs | proud to work at Brightspot and be a trustee at ASOS Foundation. Former NSPCC. He/Him | Views my own Londoner.

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Hoping Richy can instil some of that belief.

And if it is Dyche, then Dyche too.

Because something must change or we’re gone. You’re right about the fight in West Ham and Forest.

9 games to show something. Need a spark from somewhere.

12.03.2026 09:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spurs fan here. We’re not all plastic, we’re not all moaners, don’t believe the social media hype.

I’ve read the comments on this post and they’ve helped me feel a bit better. Sounds like your place was also a morgue at times.

You are right though. The supporters must realise their part in this.

12.03.2026 09:23 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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Oh god I’d nearly forgotten that. Nearly.

12.03.2026 08:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Love this blossom tree by our house. And the Parakeets who nibble in it.

12.03.2026 07:58 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

We can hope.

11.03.2026 09:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I wonder what the next 25 hours will bring us all.

I actually think he could still be in charge for Liverpool.

I hate to think what the plane back or training ground is like today.

A BIG reset is needed. A huge ‘pattern interrupt’. Something to shake them all up.

11.03.2026 09:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A screenshot of a podcast. 

Four Habits for Your Best Fundraising
Year Ever
With
Rob Woods and Ben Swart
brightspot.
FUNDRAISING
BRIGHT SPOTS
The fundraisers' podcast 
Episode 190

A screenshot of a podcast. Four Habits for Your Best Fundraising Year Ever With Rob Woods and Ben Swart brightspot. FUNDRAISING BRIGHT SPOTS The fundraisers' podcast Episode 190

When I’m not thinking about Spurs I’m helping people get braver at their job (asking for big gifts).

We’ve done 192 podcast episodes and I’m fairly sure we could do at least 192 more solely on the topic of what Spurs has taught me about teamwork, leadership and life (an essay on what not to do).

11.03.2026 09:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This brings it all into stark perspective.

We love them. We always will. Remember the reasons why.

Thanks Dan!

11.03.2026 07:22 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Red. Every single time.

Gazza 91.
Ginola.
Watching berbatov live.
Woodgate in extra time.
Those years under Poch.
Dele, Eriksen, Kane, Son
Lucas Moura in the 96th Minute
Ange’s attitude and belief.
Bilbao.
The Parade.

And more and more and more.

Love this club. X

11.03.2026 07:21 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I don’t know what the answer is. But I do know it’s not Igor Tudor.

Wrong tactics.
Wrong selection.
Wrong management style.
Wrong.

9 games left.

Make a change.

COYS.

10.03.2026 21:07 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

I was there. It was unbelievable.

10.03.2026 20:42 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Me too Dustin. Me too.

10.03.2026 19:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Caught in the act!

10.03.2026 14:22 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
a lime-green Ring-necked Parakeet perched among the dense, vibrant pink blossoms of a cherry tree. The bird, with its signature red beak and a faint dark ring around its neck, is nestled right in the middle of the frame, partially obscured by the flowers.
In the background, the soft textures of the blossoms contrast with the dark, angular branches of the tree and the blurred side of a brick building with white-framed windows. The overall scene feels like a sudden, colourful burst of spring in an urban setting.

a lime-green Ring-necked Parakeet perched among the dense, vibrant pink blossoms of a cherry tree. The bird, with its signature red beak and a faint dark ring around its neck, is nestled right in the middle of the frame, partially obscured by the flowers. In the background, the soft textures of the blossoms contrast with the dark, angular branches of the tree and the blurred side of a brick building with white-framed windows. The overall scene feels like a sudden, colourful burst of spring in an urban setting.

It’s that time of year. Loud parakeet screeches followed by nibbled blossom falling to the floor. Love it.

10.03.2026 14:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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I’m hearing that there is gonna be big shows of support outside the stadium to greet the players at each home game. This is exactly what’s needed. If we’re going down, we’ll go down fighting.
If we do survive it will never be allowed to happen again. We are Tottenham Hotspur #coys

10.03.2026 13:10 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
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10.03.2026 11:57 👍 15 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0
09.03.2026 18:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Listened while recovering from surgery. Really enjoyed it. The topics and takes were all bang on.

Robbie Keane doing the celebration in the 2027 NLD had me.

09.03.2026 11:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An elevated, high-angle view from a theatre balcony shows a stage set for a production titled "The Comedy About Spies." The stage features a blue-lit backdrop with a black silhouette of the London skyline, including recognizable landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge. The theatre's interior is ornate, with gold-trimmed balconies and red velvet curtains. In the foreground and to the sides, audience members are seated in rows and in private boxes, with many looking toward the stage or their phones. Large black stage lights and technical rigging are visible above and around the proscenium arch.

An elevated, high-angle view from a theatre balcony shows a stage set for a production titled "The Comedy About Spies." The stage features a blue-lit backdrop with a black silhouette of the London skyline, including recognizable landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge. The theatre's interior is ornate, with gold-trimmed balconies and red velvet curtains. In the foreground and to the sides, audience members are seated in rows and in private boxes, with many looking toward the stage or their phones. Large black stage lights and technical rigging are visible above and around the proscenium arch.

Congratulations. It was incredible.

Sides actually hurt from laughter.

09.03.2026 07:27 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Absolutely this. I’m 42. Went to the gym for the first time ever at 40, after an Achilles injury. Suddenly realised I could be strong and actually prevent injuries.

Got myself some weights, a few things to help with stretches. Tiny things every now and again. Massive difference.

08.03.2026 20:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Yep we watched Strange World with the kids yesterday. A Disney film, made a couple of years earlier than Elio. The lead character’s son has a same sex crush / relationship. It’s beautiful. Did my 6 and 10 year old need a conversation about it? No, some people are gay, it’s flipping normal.

08.03.2026 16:02 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Agree. Took son to local rugby club, wrong shaped ball, right type of distraction. Highly recommend.

08.03.2026 13:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Ange’s ability to motivate the players, first 11, subs, fringe, non starters. It’s what we miss more than any injured player.

06.03.2026 13:55 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Is it time for him?…

06.03.2026 10:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It was 6-1 last week. I nearly put £100 on. Wish I had. 3-1 on betfair today.

06.03.2026 09:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
24/25 league table. 

13
Everton
48
42
44
-2

14
West Ham
43
46
62
-16

15
Man United
42
44
54
-10

16
Wolves
42
54
69
-15

17
Tottenham
38
64
65
- 1

18
Leicester City
25
33
80
-47

19
Ipswich Town
22
36
82
-46

20
Southampton
12
26
86
-60

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24/25 league table. 13 Everton 48 42 44 -2 14 West Ham 43 46 62 -16 15 Man United 42 44 54 -10 16 Wolves 42 54 69 -15 17 Tottenham 38 64 65 - 1 18 Leicester City 25 33 80 -47 19 Ipswich Town 22 36 82 -46 20 Southampton 12 26 86 -60 Qualification/Relegation ampi- < > onfe Relegation Q 2024/25 pre

“He finished 17th”

17th is meaningless. Ange finished 13 points clear of relegation.

13 points clear at the moment is 9th.

We landed 17th in the final two weeks as we desperately kept players fit for a final.

5th in his first season.
A trophy + cup semi in his second.

He did the job well.

06.03.2026 09:21 👍 20 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

They finished 12 points clear of the relegation zone.

12 points clear at the moment is 9th place.

We Dropped from 14th to 17th in the final two weeks as we desperately kept players fit for a European final.

5th in his first season.
A trophy + cup semi in his second.

He did the job well.

06.03.2026 09:05 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Yep.

They loved him.

06.03.2026 08:58 👍 17 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Since I’m in my May 2025 photo roll.

Four weeks later we sacked him.

They were literally holding a flag with their gaffers face on. Then we sacked him.

06.03.2026 08:49 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Micky Van der ven hooking the goal line clearance during the europa league final.

Micky Van der ven hooking the goal line clearance during the europa league final.

Don’t question his attitude.
Question the reason things changed so quickly.

06.03.2026 08:46 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0