Kmflett's Blog

Spurs staying up, as is the debt at White Hart Lane

I’m a lifelong Spurs fan and live a few minutes from the ground in central Tottenham

I’m relieved that Spurs managed to stay in the Premiership, although I was around for the relegation in 1977 and I’m well used to the ups and downs at White Hart Lane on but also off the pitch. My late partner Megan, also a Spurs fan, took a more optimistic view of the club, and so would have been particularly pleased today.

The only surprise for Spurs is that it took so long to get to a situation where they were almost relegated. They almost did it last year but winning the Europa League compensated (and typically for Spurs got Ange Postecoglou the sack to be replaced by Thomas Frank, who frankly was not up to navigating life at Spurs. The less said about Igor Tudor the better).

The FT took a rather different perspective (19th May 2026). Noting that the new Stadium has brought in revenue from concerts and NFL games, it points to the reality that while Spurs are the ninth richest club in the world, they have been in debt for the last five years. Being in debt costs money. Perhaps the clubs owners ENIC could find a rather better owner although looking at global football it might be a case of being careful what you wish for.

As for West Ham I have never been a fan but I’m sorry for friends and comrades who support them. Perhaps a first off the pitch move in the Championship should be to ditch the contract with losers Brewdog. If they are not sure how that can be done, Lords Cricket Ground, who did it a few months back, can advise.