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According to statistics, Brennan Johnson has now reached a major career milestone that Gareth Bale would be proud of after scoring a Tottenham brace against relegated Southampton.

There’s no denying that Brennan Johnson has taken his fair share of stick this season. A section of the Tottenham fanbase has been left frustrated with his one-on-one dribbling, or lack thereof, and his reluctance to track back when Spurs are out of possession.

Still, for all the moans about his flaws, Johnson has always had a knack for arriving in the right place at the right time.

His movement inside the box is instinctive, and he’s constantly looking to be available for low cutbacks and simple finishes.

That very quality was on display again on Sunday afternoon. As Djed Spence picked up the ball on the left flank, Johnson peeled away into space, timed his run perfectly, and slotted home the cutback to put Spurs ahead.

Brennan Johnson hits career milestone as Tottenham beat Southampton

His second goal of the afternoon was a proper poacher’s effort. Johnson stayed just onside, anticipating a flicked header from James Maddison, before calmly tucking it past the keeper to seal his brace.

That double now sees him hit a personal milestone—ten Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in his career, as per Statmuse.

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He has also become the first Welsh player to hit double figures in the Premier League since Gareth Bale did it for Tottenham back in the 2020/21 campaign.

Spurs top scorer Brennan Johnson praised by Ange Postecoglou

That brace against Southampton has now seen Brennan Johnson pull clear as Tottenham’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with 11 goals.

It’s a stat that might surprise some, but it underlines just how crucial he’s become to Ange Postecoglou’s side.

The Spurs boss hasn’t shied away from praising the 23-year-old. Speaking after the match, Postecoglou labelled Johnson Tottenham’s most dangerous goal threat.

“It’s tough but I think whenever Brennan plays that he’s always a goal threat,” he said. “He has been really good for us in terms of goals and, even though I don’t rate them highly, even his assists have been important to us as today he won the penalty.”

Postecoglou will be banking on Johnson to keep that form going, especially with Spurs now pushing hard in Europe.

A supercomputer has predicted the results of all the remaining Premier League matches and has thus deduced what the final table will look like. Although Tottenham are predicted to climb the table, it does not make for exciting reading overall.

Tottenham Hotspur’s entire focus now falls on the Europa League, with the Lilywhites now having an important quarterfinal coming up against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The competition represents the club’s only hope to ensure this season is a successful one as Spurs look to break their 17-year trophy drought and seal passage into next season’s Champions League.

However, Ange Postecoglou has also repeatedly spoken about the need to move up the table, insisting that the players are focused on getting good results in all their remaining games, but that is unlikely if a supercomputer’s calculations are to be believed.

Supercomputer predicts Tottenham will finish in midtable

Spurs currently find themselves languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table and according to AceOdds’ supercomputer, their final league position will not be very different to where they find themselves now.

The algorithm predicts that Tottenham will only pick up seven more points in their remaining seven league matches this season.

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However, it suggests that doing so will be enough for Spurs to finish in 13th place in the table with 44 points, with the Lilywhites climbing above Man United on goal difference.

Will Ange Postecoglou be able to survive a bottom-half finish?

The Tottenham boss now knows that he has to win the Europa League to have any chance of remaining in the job for next season.

However, even that might not be enough as some sources have claimed over the last week that Postecoglou is likely to be sacked no matter what happens over the next two months.

A team’s league form is the true measure of their consistency, and the Spurs hierarchy may find it difficult to justify keeping a manager who has presided over a bottom-half finish.

A former Spurs defender has put forward a bold solution in the face of growing fan unrest—urging supporters to take matters into their own hands and consider buying a stake in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have not only had to endure inconsistent performances on the pitch, but they’ve also been left frustrated by matters off it.

The wait for silverware has dragged on for over a decade, and while Spurs have flirted with success, they’ve fallen short time and time again—often in agonising fashion.

There’s a growing feeling that the owners have failed to match the ambition shown by the fans and players. A lack of decisive financial backing is repeatedly cited as a major reason why the club continues to fall short of its targets.

That frustration has spilt over this season, with protests taking place on three separate occasions as fans have ramped up the pressure on Daniel Levy and ENIC.

Ramon Vega urges Tottenham supporters to buy stake in stadium

Before their recent clash against Southampton, Spurs fans turned out in their thousands to protest again and voice their anger—demanding that Levy and the ENIC group step aside and sell the club.

Even after Tottenham grabbed their second goal of the game, chants against the ownership echoed around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, showing just how deeply this dissatisfaction runs.

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Now, a former Spurs defender Ramon Vega, has offered up a rather interesting take—encouraging fans to consider buying a majority stake in the club themselves.

The suggestion comes off the back of reports surrounding German side St Pauli, whose fans raised over €27million (around £22.9million) to take control of their stadium. Vega quote tweeted the news, asking Spurs fans if they were ready for that.

The reports state that the model allowed supporters to purchase individual shares, each costing €850 (roughly £721), with €100 (£84) of that going towards fees and contributions.

Supporters were also incentivised with entry into a draw offering prizes like a dinner with captain Jackson Irvine, VIP experiences, signed shirts, and more.

Spurs ownership protests continue as QSI turn attention to Malaga

It’s clear that Tottenham fans aren’t backing down anytime soon. The protests have only intensified and Levy is feeling the pressure—but there’s also been a notable development on the potential ownership front.

Reports have emerged claiming that Qatari Sports Investments (QSI) are in advanced discussions to purchase Spanish side Malaga, who currently play in Spain’s second division.

QSI were also previously linked with a takeover of Tottenham, and while the Malaga news might appear to be a blow, it’s not necessarily the end of the road for a potential Spurs takeover—especially with UEFA’s recent stance on multi-club ownership allowing for some flexibility, at least for now.

Spurs fans will be watching developments closely. But one thing’s for sure—the noise surrounding the ownership isn’t going anywhere.

A report has shed light on what the feeling at Tottenham Hotspur is about Mathys Tel’s difficult start to life at the club and what the club’s plans are about potentially signing the forward permanently this summer.

Ange Postecoglou would have been hoping that Tel’s arrival in January would have added attacking impetus to Spurs and made his side more dangerous in the final third, but that has not happened so far.

The Frenchman is yet to showcase his best in a Tottenham shirt and has even struggled to get into the team’s starting eleven of late.

However, despite the 19-year-old’s struggles, the feeling at Hotspur Way about the player and his potential remains very positive, according to a fresh update.

Tottenham plan on triggering Mathys Tel option

GiveMeSport say that as things stand, Spurs are very much on course to trigger their £45m option to buy Tel at the end of the season.

The North London club want to keep the forward at N17 beyond the end of the season as there is a ‘strong belief’ among the club’s decision-makers that it will prove money well spent.

Even though the Spurs hierarchy acknowledges that Tel has endured a difficult period in his first couple of months at the club, they are ‘adamant’ that he fits the profile they want on board.

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While the Lilywhites have not made a final decision on the on-loan Bayern man, they are leaning towards keeping him and there is ‘increasing confidence’ that his form will improve.

Spurs see Tel as their heir to Heung-min Son

GiveMeSport say that there remains a possibility that Tottenham will cash in on Son, who has just one year left on his current deal.

The club have reportedly earmarked Tel as a potential long-term successor to their captain on the left as they feel that the Frenchman has the qualities to fill the South Korean’s shoes.

The publication adds that influential figures at Tottenham are certain that the youngster will ‘fit seamlessly into their first-choice starting line-up’ over time.

It has been revealed that Daniel Levy has accepted a substantial pay cut this season after Tottenham Hotspur posted a loss for the fourth accounting year in a row.

Tottenham released its financial results for the year ending June 2024, with the accounts showing that the club had posted losses to the tune of £26.2m.

Along with the results, there was also a message from Daniel Levy, where the Spurs chairman warned that the club’s transfer spending over the last few years is not sustainable.

Some have questioned how Levy can justify paying himself a big salary while raising concerns about the club’s long-term financial health.

Daniel Levy takes a huge pay cut at Tottenham

Football Insider have now claimed that Levy has put his money where his mouth is by accepting a huge reduction in his salary.

The outlet combed over the club’s latest financial statements, and they say that Levy, who was the Premier League’s highest-paid director, has forgone a huge chunk of his payout.

It is revealed that the Tottenham chairman’s salary fell from around £6.6m in the year before to just £3.7m in 2023-24, a staggering £2.9m reduction.

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How much has Levy earned across his tenure as Spurs chairman?

Some Tottenham Hotspur fans will feel that the 63-year-old’s decision to take a pay cut has been a long time coming.

Since taking over as the club’s chairman back in 2001, Levy is estimated to have been paid £51m in total, which is comfortably more than any other chairman or director during that time.

Given the way things have gone on the pitch for the Lilywhites over the last five or six years, it would have been difficult for the Tottenham supremo to continue justifying such a high salary.

Tottenham Hotspur hope to sign Tyler Dibling for a much lower asking price than Southampton are demanding for the winger at the moment, but the Lilywhites have to battle one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League to land the teenager.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham have already held talks with Tyler Dibling, who the Lilywhites have established as their top summer target.

With the Saints now on the verge of going down, a few clubs may perhaps be sensing an opportunity to swoop for the winger.

However, it emerged last week that Southampton had put a £100m price tag on Dibling, leaving Tottenham and the 19-year-old’s other suitors extremely frustrated.

Tottenham and Man City plotting discounted Tyler Dibling deal

Football Insider now say that it is not just Tottenham, but also Manchester City who are extremely keen on winning the race for Tyler Dibling this summer.

The report says that Spurs enquired about the teenager during the January window and their interest has never gone away.

However, neither the Manchester club nor the North London side are ready to pay the £100m demanded by Southampton for Dibling.

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Both sides are said to be hopeful that they can land the England Under-21 international for a much lower fee, given that he has just two years left on his contract at St Mary’s.

How much is Daniel Levy willing to pay for Dibling?

Football Insider say that a fee of around £50m or £60m is seen as ‘more realistic’ by Tottenham for Dibling. Even that kind of outlay would make the winger one of the Lilywhites’ most expensive acquisitions of all time.

Interestingly, the publication adds that Tottenham’s longstanding interest in the Saints academy graduate could give them an advantage over Man City in the transfer race.

AC Milan are reportedly plotting a shock move for a senior Tottenham Hotspur man, who has been praised repeatedly by Ange Postecoglou for his leadership qualities.

While there has been a lot of speculation on potential incomings at Tottenham Hotspur this summer, the club might also be in danger of losing some big names, particularly if they fail to qualify for Europe.

It has already been reported that Cristian Romero wants to leave Spurs this summer in search of Champions League football, while a few clubs are also eyeing a move for Dejan Kulusevski.

It has now emerged that another one of Tottenham’s key men is on the wishlist of AC Milan.

AC Milan plot move for Tottenham’s Guglielmo Viario

According to a report in MilanLive, the Rossoneri could lose Mike Maignan in the summer, and they have now drawn up a list of replacements for their number one.

Out of the goalkeepers on their wishlist, Guglielmo Vicario, has been described as the one to ‘watch out’ for, while Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi and Napoli’s Elia Caprile are also being monitored closely by Milan.

The outlet says that the Tottenham number one is seen as a very good option for Sergio Conceicao’s side.

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The publication predicts that the 28-year-old’s move to the San Siro could be part of a domino effect this summer which could see Maignan moving to PSG and Gigio Donnarumma joining rivals Inter Milan.

Could Milan have an ace up their sleeve to attract Vicario?

Most Spurs fans will not be losing sleep about Milan’s interest in the Italian goalkeeper, given that he is contracted until 2028.

However, the Serie A club may have a potential ace up their sleeve as some sources have reported over recent weeks that Milan are pushing the boat out to appoint Fabio Paratici as their sporting director.

That appears to have changed over the last few days as some outlets are now reporting that Paratici’s move to Milan is stalling and is now in danger of collapsing.

If the Rossoneri do manage to get the former Tottenham managing director through the door, that could potentially help them in their pursuit of Vicario, given the Italian director’s relationship with the goalkeeper and the North London side.

Finance expert Kieran Maguire has exclusively informed Spurs Web that Tottenham Hotspur could earn over £50m in winnings and revenue if they perform well over the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League season is over. Fans have known that for a long time, the players know that, and Ange Postecoglou knows that.

At the moment, the Spurs squad is fighting for two things from weekend to weekend – pride and a bit of positive form to take into the remaining European fixtures.

Tottenham Hotspur have a crucial Europa League quarter-final clash against Eintracht Frankfurt starting on Thursday in north London, with the return leg taking place in Germany on Thursday 17 April.

Finance expert Kieran Maguire now reveals that Spurs could earn themselves a cool £50m just from winning the quarter-final, semi-final, and final. This doesn’t even take into account the £11m Tottenham would win for lifting the Europa League trophy itself.

How much Spurs could earn with Champions League qualification

Liverpool University football finance lecturer Kieran Maguire, speaking exclusively to The Spurs Web said: “If Spurs don’t qualify for Europe, and I think if we are realistic, their main chances of getting into Europe is to win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League next season.

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“If they do that, everything transforms. They’ll get effectively £30 million upfront as an entry fee and they’ll get £5 million a match in the group stage. So that’s another £20million from ticket sales. They’ll get 2 million Euros for every win.

“Spurs should be aiming to get five wins out of out of eight and they should be aiming to get into the last sixteen, as a bare minimum.

“You look at the money from UEFA, which should be a minimum for me, of £50 million, ideally, if they make progress getting close to double that amount. You’ve got the match day income, you’ve got the sponsor bonuses and you put that all together.

“Let’s assume that Spurs get as far as the last sixteen and then, I would say that that’s worth £80 million to £90 million in total for the club that can be recycled into recruitment.”

Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League

Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt are polar opposites in their respective domestic tables heading toward the back end of the season. Spurs are all the way down in 14th, while Frankfurt are in the top three of the Bundesliga and stand a decent chance of qualifying for the Champions League regardless.

However, Spurs can at least take solace in Eintracht Frankfurt’s form guide heading into the Europa League quarter-finals. Tottenham’s is nothing to write home about either, but the Bundesliga side have lost five of their last seven league games.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has now heaped praise on Sunday’s two-goal hero Brennan Johnson, labelling him the club’s biggest goal threat.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a tough time this season, but Sunday’s result at home to Southampton gave supporters something to finally shout about again.

A solid 3-1 win, even against a relegated side, is always welcome—especially when wins have been few and far between.

Spurs have now lost 16 of their 31 Premier League games, with just eleven wins in that stretch. That sort of form leaves little margin for error as Tottenham navigates the business end of the season.

However, one of the shining lights of the campaign has been Brennan Johnson, who once again stepped up when his team needed him.

The Welshman scored twice against Southampton in the opening stages and even won a late penalty, underlining his importance with a performance full of sharp movement, good positioning and calm finishing.

Ange Postecoglou hails dangerous Johnson

Speaking after the match, Ange Postecoglou was full of praise for Brennan Johnson, making it clear how much he values the forward’s contributions. In his eyes, Spurs have a player who’s always a threat in the final third.

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He told football.london: “It’s tough but I think whenever Brennan plays that he’s always a goal threat. He has been really good for us in terms of goals and, even though I don’t rate them highly, even his assists have been important to us as today he won the penalty.

“He’s really important for us in the way we play and I don’t think he has been inconsistent this year. The disruptions we’ve had in the team and the ability to get some real cohesion in the group has disrupted everyone this season.

“Great for him today, I was really pleased for him, not just goals but his general play was really good. He’s important for us as a wide player there aren’t many around that are a constant goal threat like he is. I’m really pleased for him today.”

Brennan Johnson’s discipline is the secret to his Tottenham success

Postecoglou also gave insight into why Johnson continues to rack up goals in this Tottenham side, and it comes down to something far less flashy than pace or flair—discipline.

He continued: “With Brennan he’s always in the areas we need him to be. He’s probably one of the most disciplined players we have in terms of making sure he’s always in the right positions and that’s why he gets his goals.

“There have been times this season when his form has suffered because of the team more than anything else.

“I think like we played in the first half Brennan becomes a really important player for us as we’re a constant threat, breaking lines, making half-space runs, we were getting balls into the box in the areas we need to and every time we went forward we looked like scoring.

“If we do that then I think it’s not a matter of confidence for Brennan, it just gives you more opportunities as the one thing about him is that he will always be in those positions so it’s up to us to match his discipline in that.”

Tottenham Hotspur now shift their focus back to Europe, with a tricky Europa League quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon – and based on recent results, Ange Postecoglou can be quietly confident.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attention now turns to European matters once again, as they prepare for a crucial Europa League quarter-final clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

The first leg will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but that might not be as much of an advantage as it seems.

That’s because Postecoglou’s scout shared a detail that could have consequences for Tottenham’s return leg in the Europa League – and potentially the tie as a whole.

The Aussie revealed that his scout reported how electric, and even deafening, Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park can get when they’re on song. It’s the kind of atmosphere that could swing a tight game.

If Spurs are serious about going all the way in this competition, they’ll need to prove themselves both home and away.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at what sort of form the German side are bringing into this one.

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Eintracht Frankfurt form guide ahead of Tottenham clash in the Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt’s recent form has been a mixed bag going into Thursday night’s encounter against Spurs.

They’ve managed just two wins from their last five Bundesliga outings, though they still sit as high as 3rd in the table – a reflection of how inconsistent the chasing pack has been this season.

That run includes a heavy 4-1 home defeat to title-chasing Bayer Leverkusen, a 2-1 loss away to Union Berlin – who currently sit 14th, ironically the same league position as Spurs – and most recently, a 2-0 defeat on the road against Werder Bremen.

That result means they’ll arrive in north London off the back of a loss, hardly ideal preparation for such a high-stakes European tie.

Looking closely at their Bundesliga away form, Frankfurt haven’t exactly been convincing. They’ve played 14 games on the road this season, winning six and losing five.

It’s not the worst record, but it certainly shows they’re vulnerable away from home. That said, they’ve still got enough about them to spring a surprise at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, especially if Postecoglou’s side aren’t switched on.

Frankfurt’s European pedigree and the big Spurs opportunity

Historically, Spurs and Frankfurt haven’t met often – just twice in fact. Tottenham edged a 3-2 win during the 2022 Champions League group stage at home, after playing out a goalless draw in Germany.

The German side do have notable Europa League pedigree, having won the competition in the 2021/22 and 1979/80 seasons, and finishing runners-up back in 1959/60. It’s a track record that shows they’re no strangers to going deep in Europe.

Spurs, on the other hand, have won the Europa League twice in their history, once in 1972 and then later in 1984. Of course, they haven’t won in recent years, meaning the 2024/25 campaign presents a real chance to change that narrative.

However, a tough test like this quarter-final is exactly the kind of hurdle they’ll need to clear if they’re to create something memorable.