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Vinai Venkatesham - CEO

Yiddo said:
So they reckon that the Lewis family are ready to invest £100m into the transfer kitty, they do realise thats fudge all nowadays right? Are they going to pay the wages we will need to spend to get a next level player in?
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Actually £100m of cashflow would be very welcome at THFC. We are fine on PSR and can sustain a decent level of year on year transfer spending. Cash flow is probably our most pressing concern right now (though I would argue a good stadium sponsorship all ploughed in to paying off capital on our stadium debt would also be sensible)
 
Some encouraging signs, I think, given that we got rid of Johnston early, rather than spending the month haggling over trying to squeeze an extra £4.50 and a bag of training balls out of Palace; and we apparently blew Villa out of the water by outbidding them by £10 million for Gallagher and offering him a permanent contract.

Daniel wouldn’t even be beginning to think about doing any business yet. Wayyyyy too early.
 
Mikey10 said:
Some encouraging signs, I think, given that we got rid of Johnston early, rather than spending the month haggling over trying to squeeze an extra £4.50 and a bag of training balls out of Palace; and we apparently blew Villa out of the water by outbidding them by £10 million for Gallagher and offering him a permanent contract.

Daniel wouldn’t even be beginning to think about doing any business yet. Wayyyyy too early.
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We didn't outbid Villa by 10m. They wanted a loan, we wanted to buy.
 
Mikey10 said:
Some encouraging signs, I think, given that we got rid of Johnston early, rather than spending the month haggling over trying to squeeze an extra £4.50 and a bag of training balls out of Palace; and we apparently blew Villa out of the water by outbidding them by £10 million for Gallagher and offering him a permanent contract.

Daniel wouldn’t even be beginning to think about doing any business yet. Wayyyyy too early.
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Come on mate, if Levy was still here you’d be absolutely spewing about this window so far. Zero net spend, only a few days to go, sold our top scorer, etc etc

I’ll wait till the end of the window to judge it as I think more will be done and I understand how the Jan window works, but if it shuts right now things have certainly changed since the Levy days, but not in the way some had hoped!
 
Transfer net spend is always worked out by every source like Transfermrkt over the two windows of a season so it shouldn't really be classed as zero net spend so far and from past history the January window is nowhere near as active as the summer also we have a world cup approaching so some players maybe wary of moving.
If the Simons wage deal is true as our equal highest earner then things are changing under Vinai.
 
SirPercyHotspur said:
Transfer net spend is always worked out by every source like Transfermrkt over the two windows of a season so it shouldn't really be classed as zero net spend so far and from past history the January window is nowhere near as active as the summer also we have a world cup approaching so some players maybe wary of moving.
If the Simons wage deal is true as our equal highest earner then things are changing under Vinai.
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Is Simons classed as a Vinai signing now then? I heard it phrased as a Levy panic buy a month or so ago.
 
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Dear supporters,

As we reach the halfway point of our season, I wanted to share an update on our plans for the future. The joint ambition of our executive team, board and the Lewis Family is clear: to see our men's team competing regularly in the Champions League and for major trophies, while significantly raising the competitive level of our women's team.

Our focus is sporting success, and in that we share the same ambition as our supporters. We know that words carry little weight without action, which is why recent months have been spent undertaking a thorough review of our operations. Opportunities for a genuine reset are rare in clubs of our size and we have been determined not to waste this moment as we make the changes needed behind the scenes to compete consistently at the highest level.


Football has changed significantly in recent years and, while the club has evolved and achieved incredible things, we recognise that in some key areas we have not always kept pace. We all feel the gap between where we are and where we want to be and, while we know progress takes time, we share your impatience to close it. Our supporters want wins and performances to be proud of and we know the men’s first team has fallen short of where we want to be so far this season. Significant work is underway and I wanted to set out the key areas of focus.

PLAYER TRADING​

We believe in our current squad, but must add more quality, experience and leadership to compete consistently at the highest level. Doing so requires a more proactive approach to recruitment, alongside a wage structure that supports our ambition.

We are fully focused on strengthening the squad in January where the right opportunities exist, while recognising that the most significant player trading activity typically comes in summer windows. Our priority is to make signings that genuinely move us forward and we will be disciplined against that aim.


Player trading is also about knowing when to sell and being decisive about moving players on who are not part of our future. Doing so is essential to maximising value and managing our financial fair play obligations. Despite common belief, we are not immune to these rules and must carefully manage our squad development plans against them.

This focus is reflected in the appointment of Rafi Moersen from City Football Group as Director of Football Operations. When he joins later this year, reporting into our Sporting Director, Johan Lange, he will play a central role in shaping and executing our player transactions and supporting the wider football operation.

ACADEMY​

A productive academy is vital to our future. It provides first-team players without transfer fees and enables investment elsewhere in the squad. Crucially, it also develops players who grow up as supporters and truly understand what it means to pull on a Spurs shirt.


While there has been good progress in recruitment and coaching in recent years, we must deliver greater first team minutes and transfer returns from our academy. We have therefore committed additional investment to strengthen the academy pipeline of players and to support the systems needed for it to flourish.

PLAYER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT​

Whilst coaching is of course critical. and we have strengthened Thomas Frank's coaching staff with the appointment of John Heitinga, maximising performance is about more than coaching alone. We must be world class in performance services, including medical care, sports science, nutrition and psychology, to ensure players are available and primed to compete at the highest level.

We have made several changes in this area. most notably the appointment of Dan Lewindon as Performance Director, who joins us next month from City Football Group.


SUPPORTERS​

Perhaps most importantly, we know there is distance between the club and our supporters and we are committed to rebuilding that connection. With your input, we have introduced initiatives such as the new Sonny mural, ticketing changes and a trial singing section and we will continue to work closely with the Fan Advisory Board.

Making matches more accessible for younger fans is a priority and we will be reviewing concession policies for junior supporters and young adults ahead of next season. We want Tottenham Hotspur to be a club that feels open, welcoming and connected to the communities it represents.

To strengthen engagement. we appointed Kate Miller as Chief Communications Officer in November and Adam Gardiner as Chief Marketing Officer this month. Along with Rafi, they form part of a newly-established Executive Team under my leadership, reflecting a more modern and collaborative structure.


I want to be clear that our ambition extends beyond the men's team. We are committed to raising the competitive level of our women’s team and have invested significantly during the January transfer window, with early signs of progress already evident this season. Growing the support and following for Spurs Women is a key focus for us going forward.

l appreciate this has been a lengthy update, but I wanted to be open about where we want to be and how we are working to get there. Tottenham Hotspur cannot exist without you, our supporters. We are built on the loyalty, passion and commitment of those who follow us, and we do not underestimate what supporting our club means.

Your dedication matters deeply. Thank you for your ongoing support. We are determined to deliver a future that reflects it.
 
Gazza Dazzla said:
Is Simons classed as a Vinai signing now then? I heard it phrased as a Levy panic buy a month or so ago.
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No idea but as Vinai was made CEO back in April almost certainly by the Lewis's and Charrington was added in March to the board I would think Vinai & Lewis's had a big say in the Simons financial deal and for him to come in on equal wages to Romero ( according to places like Capology) at the tender age of 22 doesn't look like the way Levy has worked over the years.
 
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SirPercyHotspur said:
No idea but as Vinai was made CEO back in April almost certainly by the Lewis's and Charrington was added in March to the board I would think Vinai & Lewis's had a big say in the Simons financial deal and for him to come in on equal wages to Romero ( according to places like Capology) at the tender age of 22 doesn't look like the way Levy has worked over the years.
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So he’s credited with the sacking of Ange, appointing Frank, MGW and Eze saga’s as well? Or is it just the positive stuff in that period we can attribute to him?
 
metalgear said:
Smart man vinai... competitive wages I'm sure will be a game changer for us in the recruitment of players
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Unless you are fronting some more unearned income yourself...then competitive wages can be offered but it will mean you have less to spend on fees.

What could be helping (vanai to say this) is our wage bill has some headroom as many of our high earners have moved on.
 
ricky2tricky4city said:
Unless you are fronting some more unearned income yourself...then competitive wages can be offered but it will mean you have less to spend on fees.

What could be helping (vanai to say this) is our wage bill has some headroom as many of our high earners have moved on.
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Wage to turnover ratio has been the 'buzzword" the past couple of years - I'm guessing we won't be happy until that exceeds what it was previously
 
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