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      Ange reveals Shakespeare icon advice – while to boo or not to boo, that is the question for Spurs fans on Poch return

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      TO BOO or not to boo, that is the question for Spurs fans on Monday on Mauricio Pochettino’s return – while Ange Postecoglou has been getting tips from Shakespeare icon Sir Kenneth Branagh!Poch heads back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening in charge of arch-rivals Chelsea so could well be the villain of the piece for the home supporters.
      James Maddison has been one of Ange Postecoglou’s protagonists this seasonCredit: Rex
      It is set to be a night of high drama – six days after current Spurs chief Postecoglou enjoyed a trip to the theatre to see Sir Kenneth play King Lear.
      The Aussie revealed: “Sir Kenneth is a big Spurs fan and was kind enough to invite my wife and I to the theatre the other night.
      “We don’t get too many nights away from the kids and adult time so we enjoyed it.
      “I did have to swot up on King Lear. It wasn’t part of the curriculum at Prahran High (in Melbourne) where I grew up! I had to do some research.
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      “You always learn from life and the appreciation of seeing people excel at what they do is inspiring. You walk out of there thinking, ‘I don’t know how they do it’.
      “He was good after it. I caught up with him briefly, he was very kind with his time.
      “He was all over how it’s going and gave me some little bits of advice, which I’ll ignore like he’ll ignore my advice on acting!”
      Shakespearean icon Sir Kenneth Branagh is a huge Tottenham fan and invited Postecoglou to his production of King LearCredit: AFP
      Canonic play King Lear tells the tragic tale of an aged ruler driven mad thanks to an almighty bust-up with his daughters over inheritance.
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      Lear, played by Sir Kenneth who also directs the production currently on at Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End, ends up insane, penniless and ultimately, in the ground.
      Asked by SunSport if he was hoping for a happier ending on Monday when his own side take to the stage against the Blues, Postecoglou replied: “There was a fair bit going on in that play, mate.
      “I definitely want a better ending than Sir Kenneth had, for sure!”
      Spurs have had plenty of satisfying conclusions this season, with last-gasp winners against Sheffield United and Liverpool.
      They have won eight of an unbeaten ten opening league games to the campaign, which has put them top of the league.
      Key to the success has been their smart recruitment which has seen the likes of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, defender Micky van de Ven and midfielder James Maddison all shine instantly.
      It is in stark contrast to the slap-dash approach opponents Chelsea have taken in the transfer market in the Todd Boehly era, which has seen them splash more than a billion quid.
      Pochettino himself admitted last month mistakes had been made in bringing in too many new players in the summer, giving him a tall order to make it all gel.
      Asked about Spurs’ impressive hit rate so far with new signings, Postecoglou replied: “You know what they say, success has a million fathers, and failure is a bit of an orphan. So, when things go well…
      “Wherever I’ve been, I’ve made sure that I have the biggest say over recruitment. I don’t do all the work but I really think it’s an important part of my function and particularly when I first go into clubs.
      “When you first go into a club, there are two measures that people will always put up against you. One is the results, that tells its own tale. But as a manager, and I’ve certainly had that experience, you can’t always guarantee the results early on because you’re trying to build something and there’s going to be some ups and downs.
      “The other thing you get measured on is the people you bring in. Not necessarily the ones you inherited, because people will say they weren’t his choices if they’re not working out.
      “Everywhere I’ve been, the players I’ve recruited whether it was here, Celtic, Yokohama or my jobs in Australia, those first few players I’ve always put a lot of stock in that they have to be players who come in and have an impact straight away.
      “Because at least if the results aren’t there, then people will say OK, there’s something building here.
      “We needed a goalkeeper. I was so keen on getting Vic in after I spoke to him because I knew he would be the right type. It was the same with Van de Ven, it took a bit longer, but there was no one else.
      “The beauty of it is that the club worked hard to put a list of people together but I didn’t give them three choices, I gave them one because I knew they would work.
      “Madders was probably an easy one because he was already a fantastic player but I also saw that he could come in and make an impact for us straight away.”
      Monday night will be the first time Postecoglou has met Pochettino, who ran Spurs close twice in the title race and took the club to the Champions League final during his tenure between 2014-19.
      The Argentine risked his reputation with the Tottenham faithful when taking charge at Stamford Bridge in the summer, having won Ligue Un with Paris Saint-Germain in the interim.
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      Potecoglou added: “The impact he had at Southampton and at Spurs is unquestionable. He has taken on some pretty big challenges post Spurs as well which I’m all for.
      “I like managers who take on big challenges so (I have) great admiration and respect for his work.” More

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      Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out managing Tottenham again despite taking Chelsea job, saying ‘why not?’

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is refusing to rule out the possibility of managing Tottenham again.The Chelsea chief reckons bossing their fierce rivals does not mean he cannot go back.
      Mauricio Pochettino has not ruled out a return to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Ahead of his first return to Spurs since being sacked four years ago, Poch said: “Who knows? It’s like life, you never know what is going to happen tomorrow.
      “We need to enjoy today and I think now, at 51, I am thinking more about that and enjoying today and not looking too much into the future.
      “But why not? The other day a guy asked me to maybe come back to Argentina to manage Newell’s Old Boys, because it would be an emotional way to end your career.
      “Hopefully, I can stay here until I die! Twenty or 25 years, but you never know in football.
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      “If I’m not working, maybe if they want me one day, then why not?”Pochettino did not even get a chance to say goodbye when he was sacked by Spurs in November 2019.
      He added: “It’s strange to go back but we need to move on. We are professional but at the same time we are human.”
      Poch admits it will take time to grow his love for Chelsea.
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      He said: “After four months? I cannot lie. I hope we can arrive on the same level that I had at Tottenham — because then it would mean we are doing really well here.”
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      Pochettino officially joined the Blues on July 1 on a two-year contract.
      However, there is an option of a one-year extension should things go well. More

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      Tottenham ‘join race to sign Kalvin Phillips’ as England and Man City star chased by four Premier League clubs

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      TOTTENHAM are the latest club to enter the race to sign Kalvin Phillips.The Manchester City midfielder is being chased by a host of teams ahead of the January transfer window.
      Tottenham have entered the race to sign Kalvin Phillips
      Phillips could leave the treble winners as he looks for consistent game time to book his place in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
      He has made just one start this season as he continues to struggle following his £45million move from Leeds last summer.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are now eyeing a deal for Phillips when the window reopens.
      He has been identified as a target if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves the club in the new year.
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      The report also adds that Juventus are open to a six-month loan deal for Phillips.
      Spurs have joined four other Premier League clubs in the hunt to sign the former Leeds man.
      Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham have all been linked with Phillips in recent weeks.
      Meanwhile, his agent has reportedly offered the 27-year-old to Real Madrid ahead of a shocking potential deal.
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      A host of clubs are chasing a January move for Phillips
      Phillips could leave City either on loan or permanently in January, provided the club’s £50million price tag is met.
      He has made just two league starts since joining City over a year ago and has been limited to 70 minutes of Premier League action this term.
      Pep Guardiola handed him his only start in seven appearances in the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle back in September. More

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      Bournemouth star Lloyd Kelly wanted by Champions League giants after £20million transfer deadline day bid rejected

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      AC MILAN are interested in signing Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly, according to reports.The centre-back has entered the final 12 months of his contract with the Cherries.
      Lloyd Kelly skippered Bournemouth last time outCredit: Getty
      Kelly, 25, was a deadline day target of Tottenham earlier this year.
      Spurs saw a £20million bid turned down by Bournemouth.
      Ange Postecoglou’s side reportedly intend to come back in for Kelly in January.
      But they are set to face fierce competition.
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      According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, AC Milan are keen on signing Kelly.
      Clubs overseas can begin negotiating with the former Bristol City ace in January, and could even seal a pre-contract deal.
      Juventus are also claimed by 90min to be monitoring Kelly, as well as Borussia Dortmund.
      While Liverpool, Newcastle, Fulham and West Ham are also “keeping tabs”.
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      Kelly has made six Premier League appearances so far this term.
      He skippered the Cherries to their first win of the season against Burnley last time out.
      The former England youth international joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in a £13million switch in 2019.
      Kelly has subsequently played 123 times for the Cherries, helping them to promotion from the Championship in 2022. More

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      I’m an Arsenal legend who was head of Gunners academy that let Harry Kane go to Tottenham – the buck stops with me

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      ARSENAL legend Liam Brady has admitted that it was his decision that led Harry Kane to being released from Arsenal’s academy aged eight.The England captain would go on to play for Sunday League side Ridgeway Rovers before being picked up by Spurs and the rest is history.
      Brady was Arsenal’s talisman in the ’70sCredit: Getty
      Despite a hugely successful spell as Arsenal’s academy manager, Harry Kane left the Arsenal academy under Brady’s watchCredit: Alamy
      In an interview with The Daily Mail, Brady, 67, says the buck for the decision to release Kane stops with him.
      Brady was Arsenal’s academy manager between 1996 and 2014 after spells in charge of Celtic and Brighton.
      The former Ireland international said it was a job he was incredibly passionate about and “the most rewarding part after my playing days.”
      He would nurture talents such as Ashley Cole, Jack Wilshere and Bukayo Saka to come through the Hale End academy but Brady knows that Kane was the one that got away.
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      On the talents of Cole and Wilshere, he said: “With Ashley, in my opinion he became the best left back in Europe. I’m sorry Arsenal fans feel so indifferent about him.
      “I was sad about how it went for Jack Wilshere with injuries because, in my opinion, he was too brave for his own good. If it was a 50-50 with Graeme Souness, he would have it. Jack went into every tackle.”
      When asked about Kane, Brady said: “I didn’t have anything to do with the decision, but the buck stops with me. That’s football.’ Win some, lose some. It is a brutal, brilliant, ludicrous game.”
      Kane would go on to join Spurs where he rose through the academy to become the club’s all-time highest goalscorer and captain of the England national team.
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      With Arsenal in the market for a striker this January and Ivan Toney top of the list, it’s fascinating to imagine what an alternative history would have looked like if Kane did not leave Arsenal’s academy.
      Instead, he’s flourishing at Bayern Munich with 12 goals and five assists in nine appearances and scoring goals from his own half following his £100million transfer.
      On Arsenal’s chances of winning the title this year, Brady said: “I like the way Mikel Arteta has them playing. But it gives me a nervous breakdown when they play in their own box.”
      Unfortunately for The Gunners however, he can’t see past Manchester City for the title: “Anybody that knows anything about football would say Manchester City. I think we’re all hoping as fans, Arsenal fans, Liverpool fans, that they might just take their eye off the ball this season. But…” More

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      Five clubs Dele Alli could transfer to as Everton look to renegotiate Tottenham deal to avoid £10million payment

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      EVERTON are looking to renegotiate their £10million fee for Dele Alli with Tottenham as Sean Dyche prepares to reintegrate the midfielder back into his side.A clause will kick in after Dele makes 20 appearances for The Toffees and he is currently on 13.
      Dele in one of his 13 appearances in an Everton shirtCredit: PA
      Earlier this summer, Dele Alli sat down with Gary Neville to bravely open up about his childhood trauma which caused an addiction to sleeping pills while he was playing.
      After spending this summer in rehab, he has been looking to make a return to the Everton first team, but that was thrown off track by a groin injury that required surgery last month.
      It’s understood that Everton would like Tottenham to waive or bring down the £10m fee to allow Dyche to help the player find his feet again – without the financial pressure that will build with every appearance.
      Everton are already facing a points penalty for financial fair play breaches so will do what they can to avoid paying the £10m sum to Spurs.
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      Here are some clubs Dele could join if The Toffees opt not to pay the fee…
      Al-Ettifaq
      Gerrard has brought British players across to SaudiCredit: Getty
      Steven Gerrard has shown that he is keen to bring British players over to the Saudi league and already raided Everton for Demarai Gray this summer.
      A high-profile player like Dele would be attractive to Saudi owners and he would no doubt be well renumerated were he to make the move.
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      He would also be linking up with Jordan Henderson, who he has experience of working with in England squads of the past.
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      MLS
      A Dele transfer could be an attractive prospect for BeckhamCredit: Getty
      A move to the MLS could provide a safe landing spot for Dele to regain his form.
      David Beckham could look to add an English player to his Inter Miami side and the tenacity and guile of Dele would be an interesting prospect.
      LA Galazy is another option and would allow him to move closer to his girlfriend Cindy Kimberley.
      MK Dons
      Dele is an MK Dons legendCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Dele tore up League One as a youngster for MK Dons before making his big move to Tottenham Hotspur.
      A product of the Dons academy, he is Milton Keynes’ most famous boy-done-good and a return would certainly be a romantic one.
      But with The Dons 12th in League Two, a move there certainly seems below his level.
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      Fellow former Spurs star Jermain Defoe enjoyed a late career renaissance when he made the trip north of the border and there is no reason why Dele couldn’t do the same.
      New manager Philippe Clement is currently experiencing an injury crisis and the injection of Dele could give the team a much needed fillip.
      Former team-mate Joe Hart has also seen his career go from strength to strength at Celtic so the example is there for Dele to follow.
      Spurs?
      A move to Spurs would only continue the good vibes Spurs are experiencing under PostecoglouCredit: AFP
      With the complicated nature of Dele’s transfer to Everton it has been speculated in the past that he could be sent back to Spurs.
      This is not a realistic possibility as Dele’s transfer to Everton is permanent despite rumours to the contrary.
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      But if Everton were to let Dele go, there is a scenario where he might at least train with his former club for fitness.
      His style of play when he’s in his pomp is similar to players Ange Postecoglou has preferred in the past and most Spurs fans would certainly be up for a romantic reunion. More

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      Everton ‘trying to renegotiate Dele Alli transfer with Tottenham’ with £10m bonus payment nearly due

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      EVERTON are trying to renegotiate the deal they struck with Tottenham for Dele Alli, according to reports.The 27-year-old joined the Toffees in January 2022 but has featured just 13 times for the Merseyside club.
      Dele Alli has played just 13 games for EvertonCredit: Getty
      And now they are looking to change the terms of the complex transfer they agreed.
      Everton completed a deal that involved several performance-related clauses.
      Dele was signed on an initial free transfer, but the deal could reach as high as £30million.
      Tottenham are set to receive £10m when Alli plays his 20th game for Everton, although he has not featured for the Premier League side since August 2022.
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      But, as Alli prepares to return from injury in the near-future, manager Sean Dyche has revealed the club have opened discussions with Tottenham about the make-up of the original deal.
      He said: “[Director of football Kevin Thelwell] has had a couple of phone calls, just lightly in the background. ‘Look, where do you see it?’
      “But nothing has changed at the moment.”
      Alli spent some of last season on loan at Besiktas but struggled to re-discover his form in Turkey.
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      Back in July, he bravely opened up about being sexually abused as a child.
      He also revealed he went to rehab for six weeks after suffering an addiction to sleeping pills.
      Meanwhile, Everton’s financial crisis could see them deducted 12 points.
      The Premier League has called for the punishment after the club recorded heavy financial losses over the past three years.
      The Telegraph claims the Toffees are down £371.8million over that time period.
      The Prem’s permitted amount is £105m – less than a third of Everton’s losses.
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      Paul Merson’s bold Tottenham vs Chelsea claim leaves Sky Sports panel stunned ahead of huge Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson would be “shocked” if Premier League leaders Tottenham BEAT struggling Chelsea.Spurs and the Blues face off in the Premier League on Monday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Paul Merson left the Sky Sports panel stunned with a controversial predictionCredit: Sky Sports
      The North Londoners have been flying high this season and are top of the table thanks to a ten-match unbeaten streak, which has seen them win a staggering eight times along the way.
      The West Londoners, on the other hand, have been struggling significantly with only three wins out of ten league matches, of which they have lost four.
      That has seen Mauricio Pochettino’s side left languishing in 11th place.
      However, Merson still doesn’t believe Tottenham can beat Chelsea next week.
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      During his latest Sky Sports appearance, the pundit stated Ange Postecoglou’s side will “have a go” and that will suit the visitors as it will allow them to find space for the counter-attack.
      Merson told the panel: “Chelsea fans would rather play them teams [who come at them].
      “Teams that come to Chelsea and sit back, it’s a struggle. I go and watch myself. Ten behind the ball.
      “I am more confident about going to Tottenham on Monday than playing Brentford at home. I am.
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      “Because I know Tottenham will have a go – I am going Monday. I would be shocked if Chelsea lose, I would be shocked.”
      Merson left the panel stunned with his controversial take of the upcoming clash.
      Jamie Mackie replied: “You would be shocked if they lost?”
      And Glenn Murray started to laugh as he added: “Against top of the league?”
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      Arsenal legend Merson would be “shocked” if Tottenham beat Chelsea
      Danny Mills joined the conversation as he said: “I think you are on your own, Merse.”
      However, that didn’t daunt Merson as he doubled down on his bold analysis, insisting Tottenham are set for a different kind of pressure.
      Merson explained: “This is the first time after a very, very long time, believe me, that Tottenham fans will be turning up expected to beat Chelsea.
      “For the first time in a long time and they should. But it’s a different pressure now. They have to have a go.” More