Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Hi Khalil that’s interesting fwiw I think he’s generally had a pretty healthy relationship with written journalists, it’s the criticism he doesn’t like … 220
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Luis Enrique is the most box-office coach now in Europe. I tend to think he's also incredibly underrated. Another Champions League trophy would change all that. On a wild and wacky career & the job he's done at PSG: @thetimes.com @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/3e16...thetimes.comLuis Enrique: Man who turned PSG from a brand into a teamUnderappreciated at Barcelona, derided at Spain and now shining in France, the combative head coach will sweep aside any asterisks on his CV if he wins Champions League 030
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Real Madrid comebacks finish late but start early, the whole campaign designed to create that pressure & noise in a way only Real Madrid can. So will Arsenal implode like Chelsea, City, PSG? Or just brush them aside like City in 2023 & Ajax in 2019? @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/927f...thetimes.comCan Arsenal avoid implosion against comeback kings Real Madrid?Task for Mikel Arteta’s side is to endure 90 minutes at Bernabéu but Spanish club’s comeback campaign has been activated since the final whistle blew at the Emirates 010
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Confrontations at church, propaganda videos & written statements — how clubs, presidents and lawyers took referee abuse in Europe to a new level. Has the pursuit of transparency made football more understanding? or more suspicious? @thetimes.com : www.thetimes.com/article/7286...thetimes.com‘They’re attacking my nine siblings’ — grim scale of European referee abuseCriticised on club channels with their tyres slashed and families threatened, officials on the continent are up against a spiralling conspiracy culture over their decisions 020
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Tight races in the big Euro leagues have been pretty rare in recent years. Especially with more than 2 contenders. So two three-way races in Spain and Italy for the final stretch feels like something to savour: will Barca & Inter hold on? @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/96c8...thetimes.comHow greatest title drama in years is gripping Italy and SpainWith Barcelona resurgent under Germany reject and injuries piling up for Inter Milan, a spectacular finale should replace usual one-sided dominance in La Liga and Serie A 000
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Interview with Pochettino on how USA can be no1 in the world, pressure from Donald Trump, interest in the England job and why he'd love to return to Spurs. "There are all the possibilities again to build something special." @thetimes.com @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comMauricio Pochettino: The England job? Of course I would have been interestedThe USA head coach talks about World Cup hopes, his Chelsea tenure and the desire to one day return to Tottenham Hotspur 020
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025And as we hit BGW, FH, WC2 and DGW season — how Fantasy League conquered football www.thetimes.com/article/a531...thetimes.com 000
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Loved doing this interview with Franco Baresi on defending www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.com 120
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Inside the injury crisis at Tottenham and whether Postecoglou really is to blame www.thetimes.com/article/3d63...thetimes.comInside story of the injury crisis ravaging Tottenham HotspurAnge Postecoglou has pointed to a demanding schedule as he grapples with an absentee list that could fill a starting XI — but his intense methods could be the problem 100
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025From Dele Alli to Kyle Walker, why more British players than ever are flocking to Italy to reboot their careers www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brit...thetimes.co.ukWhy British stars are flocking to Italy for a career renaissanceDele Alli is latest Premier League player to see Italy’s Serie A as an ideal environment in which to revive his career (and the tax breaks don’t hurt either) 200
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Free to read weekend on @thetimes.com ! forgive some spamming of recent pieces … Are homegrown players for playing or profit? How Benfica created the most lucrative academy in the world www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comInside the real European talent factory (and it’s not Barcelona)Benfica trying to find sweet spot between success and profit by using street football and dance lessons and ‘not over-coaching’ to develop young stars 111
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Arteta said Arsenal will take “joy, confidence, belief” from that win. He’ll hope some big performances — Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard — carry through to the run-in too. For PSV, the carnival lads in sparkly jackets could have defended better @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/3af7...thetimes.comArsenal smash seven past PSV Eindhoven as Martin Odegaard shinesPSV 1 Arsenal 7: Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard (twice), Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori ensure Mikel Arteta on cruise control into last eight 010
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 05/03/2025😆that he needed to step up ? Love Ødegaard but he’s been off it this season 100
Reposted by Tom AllnuttTom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Barcelona have the most fabled academy in the world — but nobody makes more money from their youth system than Benfica. How do they do it? Are academies now for playing or profit? and ahead of the homegrown derby, could they learn from each other? @timessport www.thetimes.co.uk/article/insi...thetimes.co.ukInside the real European talent factory (and it’s not Barcelona)Benfica trying to find sweet spot between success and profit by using street football and dance lessons and ‘not over-coaching’ to develop young stars 032
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Barcelona have the most fabled academy in the world — but nobody makes more money from their youth system than Benfica. How do they do it? Are academies now for playing or profit? and ahead of the homegrown derby, could they learn from each other? @timessport www.thetimes.co.uk/article/insi...thetimes.co.ukInside the real European talent factory (and it’s not Barcelona)Benfica trying to find sweet spot between success and profit by using street football and dance lessons and ‘not over-coaching’ to develop young stars 032
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 27/02/2025There's a reason Spurs are always among the favourites for the UEL but have never gone past the 1/4s. They underestimate teams like AZ and get burned. They go hard in the PL and get knackered. Ange ditching the league makes perfect sense @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comAnge Postecoglou’s team selection makes it clear that Europe is the priorityTottenham Hotspur head coach chooses to rest exhausted stars against Manchester City with firm eye on Europa League triumph — and with it, Champions League qualification 3132
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Isn’t it two things, the depth which I agree is ok - although injuries happen when players like KH and BS get overloaded and they have played a lot - and the quality. Is KH enough ? 100
Reposted by Tom AllnuttDan Kilpatrick @dankp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025New pod: is Ange right? Are injuries the only reason for Spurs’ slump? With @tomallnutt.bsky.social & Tom Barclay. pod.fo/e/2ab0edpod.foThe Tottenham Way: Is Ange right? Are injuries the only reason for Spurs' slump?Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay were all at Villa on Sunday as Spurs crashed out of a second cup competition in four days and they all questioned Ange in a fiery post-match press confer... 5162
Reposted by Tom AllnuttTom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Really enjoyed chatting to Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley this week, the Spurs duo on loan at Leyton Orient. One is lighting up League One, the other the miracle man of the FA Cup. Today: Manchester City. @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/0891...thetimes.comGoalscoring ’keeper and ‘next Harry Kane’ hoping to pile misery on PepJamie Donley and Josh Keeley are thriving on loan at Leyton Orient from Tottenham Hotspur and aim to cause a huge upset against Manchester City in the FA Cup 081
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Really enjoyed chatting to Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley this week, the Spurs duo on loan at Leyton Orient. One is lighting up League One, the other the miracle man of the FA Cup. Today: Manchester City. @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/0891...thetimes.comGoalscoring ’keeper and ‘next Harry Kane’ hoping to pile misery on PepJamie Donley and Josh Keeley are thriving on loan at Leyton Orient from Tottenham Hotspur and aim to cause a huge upset against Manchester City in the FA Cup 081
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 04/02/2025A bit here on Nico and where he might fit in at City. he’s been more Gundogan than Rodri for Porto. Plus thoughts on why Pep went for him from one of his coaches at Barcelona. @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/b452...thetimes.comNico González is an intelligent midfielder — but no Rodri replacementLanguid 6ft 2in midfielder may have defensive flaws that mean he can never be a like-for-like for the Spain star but Guardiola will have been drawn to his understanding of the game 010
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Spurs: an asset to sell or team to succeed? On the day the stadium opened Poch called on #thfc to start “acting like a big club”. Then, wages down, spend down, team? Down. On Levy, a booming club & a team that went bust @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/e0ca...thetimes.comDaniel Levy has grown Spurs as a business — but shrunk them as a teamTottenham chairman’s reluctance to pay high wages despite increased revenue and preference to sign young talents over ready-made starters has left club on course for worst points tally since 1980 3202
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 26/01/2025There’s still a path I think for Postecoglou to save this season. It’s narrow and not everything is in his control but still, it’s there if he and the club get some big decisions right. Some glass half full thoughts on struggling Spurs @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/de3b...thetimes.comRicharlison revival, Van de Ven return, belief. How Spurs can save AngeIf Tottenham can land one of the trophies they are still in contention for, Australian will become a club legend and no one will give a hoot where they finish in league 160
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Dele and Walker would make it 16 British players in Serie A, up from 10 last season and five the one before. For the previous three decades there were hardly any. When did Italy become the place to reset? why the surge? and will it last? @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/article/6783...thetimes.comWhy British stars are flocking to Italy for a career renaissanceDele Alli is latest Premier League player to see Italy’s Serie A as an ideal environment in which to revive his career (and the tax breaks don’t hurt either) 020
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Curious stat: #thfc have the best defensive record in the league away from home. In fact, the numbers overall aren't *that* bad. It's been more about timing, the clusters and loss of focus (& energy?). Wasteful Arsenal vs leaky Spurs? with @garyjacob.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comArsenal’s blunt attack or Spurs’ kamikaze defence: who will crack first?Arsenal are struggling to find the net while Tottenham’s defenders are prone to switching off, a combination that makes for an intriguing north London derby on Wednesday 081
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 09/01/2025That goal last night, fair play to Bergvall but brilliant from Solanke. The run, the strength to hold off Konate, the touch to make space and the lay-off, left foot, for Bergvall. Just really smart all-round CF play. Gone under the radar how good he's been for Spurs this season. 2360
Reposted by Tom AllnuttDan Kilpatrick @dankp.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Latest TheTottenhamWay pod includes a discussion of the Xmas matches, a look back on 2025 and a frank discussion about Postecoglou’s future. With Marcus Buckland and @tomallnutt.bsky.social. pod.fo/e/297948pod.foThe Tottenham Way: A happy new year? Assessing the future and Ange's role in difficult 2024Marcus, Dan and Tom A look back on the games against Forest and Wolves, as Spurs finished 2024 with two more difficult results. Marcus reels off the grim stats, including unwelcome comparisons for ... 3122
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 31/12/2024A look at Tottenham and the transfer window. Postecoglou has called for support — Spurs can give it to him without diverting from the broader strategy @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/e09d...thetimes.comWhat Spurs must do in January transfer window to get back on trackSpurs need at least one left-sided defender, quality cover for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and to make a decision on Ange Postecoglou’s future if they are to come back from 11th in Premier League 040
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 22/12/2024Son will go down with the Tottenham greats when he’s done. But how long has he got left? Age, form, contract — all suggest we’re in the final chapter. are Spurs ready for what comes next? www.thetimes.com/article/c792...thetimes.comSon Heung-min is Spurs’ talisman, how do they plan for life after him?Tottenham captain helped to define an era at the club and his contract expires next summer, so is Son nearing his sell-by date or ready to defy his 32 years… 120
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 15/12/2024None of the last five UCL winners are currently in the top 8, and only three of the last 12 finalists. So why are the European elite struggling in a format designed to favour the favourites? www.thetimes.com/article/f3e0...thetimes.comWhy Real Madrid and other giants are suffering in Champions LeagueNew Champions League format means there is real jeopardy for the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to make the last 16 000
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Interview with Gio Lo Celso, on his revival at Betis and his “uphill struggle” at Spurs, false promises, mixed messages from club & coach, and the blow of losing Poch. “They always told me one thing in the club then something else happened on the pitch.” www.thetimes.com/article/80ba...thetimes.comGiovani Lo Celso: Spurs wanted me one day and then let me go the nextGiovani Lo Celso on his new lease of life back at Real Betis after a turbulent spell at Tottenham – and his wife’s waters breaking after a magical Messi moment 250
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Interviewed Giovani Lo Celso, about his revival at Real Betis and why it went wrong at Tottenham. “They always told me one thing in the club and then something else happened on the pitch. The way they handled things was very strange." @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comGiovani Lo Celso: Spurs wanted me one day and then let me go the nextThe Argentinian on enjoying a new lease of life back at Real Betis after a turbulent spell at Tottenham – and his wife’s waters breaking after a magical Messi moment 160
Reposted by Tom AllnuttAndy Brassell @andybrassell.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Very interesting on cause and effect of the myriad thrashings in this season’s Champions League by @nickames82.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comAre Champions League goalfests down to new format or deeper disparities?Eye-catching thrashings have been a feature of the revamped competition, but the cause is up for debate 041
Reposted by Tom AllnuttTom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Postecoglou has given Tottenham an identity and those golden spells aren’t flukes — they’re potential. Spurs shouldn’t give up on Ange yet @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/947e...thetimes.comAnge Postecoglou has given Spurs an identity. Don’t give up on him yetHead coach has implemented his way of playing and when it works, Spurs are one of the most devastating teams in the Premier League. Club should look to Arsenal and Liverpool’s examples and stick with ... 2648
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Postecoglou has given Tottenham an identity and those golden spells aren’t flukes — they’re potential. Spurs shouldn’t give up on Ange yet @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/947e...thetimes.comAnge Postecoglou has given Spurs an identity. Don’t give up on him yetHead coach has implemented his way of playing and when it works, Spurs are one of the most devastating teams in the Premier League. Club should look to Arsenal and Liverpool’s examples and stick with ... 2648
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Downbeat and drained, this Pep feels familiar. Does he have the energy to turn City around? @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comDoes deflated Pep Guardiola have energy to spark City revival?When he left Barcelona after four years in charge, the exhausted Catalan said he felt ‘empty’. After double that time in Manchester, he must somehow ignite a struggling, tired team 131
Reposted by Tom AllnuttJames Restall @restalltimes.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Lovely to speak to Orient and Tottenham goalkeeper Josh Keeley about his goalscoring heroics in the FA Cup at the weekend. Piece w/ Bill Edgar www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comJosh Keeley makes FA Cup history – then takes parents to airportLeyton Orient goalkeeper, on loan from Tottenham and playing his first season of league football, scores last-minute goal to secure third-round tie 085
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 03/12/2024I still think people aren't talking enough about Arsenal in this title race... which maybe suits them. Also Bournemouth should have got a vote for non-top6 team but then, you know, Brighton. Some views on the (1st third of the) season: @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comWho’s Premier League’s standout newcomer, and are Chelsea in title race?Are Liverpool now clear title favourites? How far will Manchester City sink? Our writers share their views on the season so far 000
Reposted by Tom AllnuttDan Kilpatrick @dankp.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Dejan Kulusevski has run further & made more final-third recoveries per game than any other top-flight player this season. Piece on how the Swede became the Premier League’s marathon man — with thoughts from his youth coach, Son, Postecoglou & Kulusevski himself: www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...standard.co.ukHow Kulusevski became the Premier League’s marathon manTotteham’s Swedish star has developed into a midfield monster, combining creativity with mental and physical strength 57911
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Real Madrid and Man City wobbling. PSG nowhere. Bayern and Barca on the up but far from perfect. After flying starts, Inter and Liverpool will fancy their chances. So why not Arsenal? an open #UCL field means a rare chance to take advantage. @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/0ef3...thetimes.comWith Man City and Real Madrid wobbling, can Arsenal go the distance?Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal dismantled Sporting on Tuesday and stand a real chance of winning the Champions League – if they can handle the workload and pressure 111
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Is Alvaro Arbeloa Spain’s next coaching star? A bit on the latest of that golden generation now making his way up the coaching ladder @timessport www.thetimes.com/article/5c63...thetimes.comIs Alvaro Arbeloa Spain’s next coaching star?Former defender, whose Real Madrid U19 side beat Liverpoool’s youth side 1-0 on Wednesday, has earned comparisons to Pep Guardiola – and he had a touchline bust-up with Fernando Torres 111
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Perfect night for Arsenal in Lisbon, against the most in-form team in Europe. For 45 mins they were untouchable —Arteta said it was the best away European performance of his tenure. Arsenal suddenly back in the groove @timessport.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/article/e3cc...thetimes.comMartin Odegaard restores rhythm as five-goal Arsenal thrash SportingMartin Odegaard stars in Lisbon as Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard score in Champions League against Sporting 020
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Losing a goalkeeper to injury always feels unlucky but it’s not *that* unusual. Ortega played 20 games for City last season. Kelleher 30 odd for Liverpool last season and already 9 this one. Goalkeepers get injured. It’s a risk not to prepare for it @timessport www.thetimes.com/article/9f88...thetimes.comTottenham may accelerate plans to sign goalkeeper in JanuaryTottenham Hotspur were planning to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer but may be forced into the market early after Guglielmo Vicario fractured his ankle 171
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 26/11/2024From faulty to faultless: David Raya says he's finally found his feet at Arsenal. "Since the summer I’ve felt myself, like I was in the right place.” @timessport.bsky.social: www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...thetimes.comDavid Raya’s Arsenal journey from faulty to faultlessMikel Arteta’s belief in the goalkeeper has paid off with sloppy mistakes and nervy beginnings replaced by outstanding saves and match-winning performances 020
Reposted by Tom AllnuttDan Kilpatrick @dankp.bsky.social · 24/11/2024New @thetottenhamway.bsky.social podcast. Man City reaction with Marcus Buckland & @tomallnutt.bsky.social. - The wider significance of the result - Kulusevski & Maddison outstanding - What it means for Ange personally pod.fo/e/286949pod.foThe Tottenham Way: Reaction: Spurs thump Man City in landmark resultMarcus, Dan and Tom A react to the 4-0 thrashing of Man City at the Etihad, comfortably the best result so far under Ange. How were Spurs able to pull off such an impressive display against the cha... 0304
Tom Allnutt @tomallnutt.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Can’t underestimate what that must mean for Postecoglou. He was at Brisbane Roar when Guardiola’s Barca were winning everything. Then Australia, Japan, Celtic. Finally the Prem & #thfc at 59. To beat Guardiola like that, playing the way he thinks it should be played, must be pretty seismic for him. 614918
