The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Tuesday, September 2

Now that the switch window has slammed shut, we are able to lastly have an actual take a look at what this month appears to be like like for Tottenham Hotspur. The one irritating factor about this month is the worldwide break, however no less than Tottenham Hotspur Ladies have a match within the meantime.

Tottenham Hotspur males’s squad:

Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the Champions League’s theme tune enjoying within the background. Tottenham have their first Champions League match in opposition to match in opposition to Villareal at dwelling, that means it gained’t take lengthy for Manor Solomon to reunite along with his teammates. He would possibly’ve effectively simply stayed in North London for one more two weeks.

We’ve additionally received an away day at Bodo/Glimt, with Spurs returning to the scene which sealed their place within the Europa League remaining final 12 months. It’s too dangerous this match isn’t occurring within the useless of winter. I do love seeing snowfall on the pitch.

Talking of reunions, Mohammed Kudus will face off in opposition to his former membership when Spurs tackle West Ham within the first recreation after the worldwide break. That ought to make this derby a bit of extra spicy.

September schedule: at West Ham (13 Sept), Villareal (16 Sept; Champions League), at Brighton (20 Sept), Wolves (28 Sept), at Bodo/Glimt (30 Sept; Champions League)

Tottenham Hotspur girls’s squad:

A brand new season begins for Spurs Ladies, who ended their preseason with a 3-1 win over Southampton.

They’re coming off a poor 2024-25 marketing campaign that ended with the dismissal of head coach Robert Vilahamn. Now on the touchline is Martin Ho, who was beforehand an assistant at Everton and Man United’s girls squads.

The largest take a look at for positive can be Manchester Metropolis Ladies in direction of the tip of this month, however additionally they have a derby in opposition to West Ham in only a few days.

September schedule: West Ham (7 Sept), at Everton (14 Sept), Man Metropolis (19 Sept)

Fitzie’s observe of the day: A Shark In Jets Clothes, by Blondie

The Athletic ($$): “What Randal Kolo Muani brings to Tottenham: Harmful tempo, elusive motion, fast pondering”

Alasdair Gold: “Why Randal Kolo Muani switch to Tottenham is sensible but in addition exhibits worry inside membership”

The Customary: “Dele Alli and Como agree mutual contract termination after forgettable Serie A spell”

The Impartial: “Alexander Isak switch proves Liverpool have modified the Premier League’s energy dynamic”

The Telegraph: “Manchester United Ladies pay for personal flights again from Champions League recreation”