The August 24 Edition

Ange Postecoglou on soccer and success | The surprise middle-class “It” drug | Building an “army” to help Indigenous youth | Mandela’s Australian lesson

As it happened: Wasteful Spurs held to 1-1 draw in Premier League opener

Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur has begun with a disappointing 1-1 draw away to newly-promoted Leicester City.

• August 20, 2024
• by Vince Rugari

X-rated rants and a plan to win everything: Ange’s Spurs project steps up a gear

New season, new star player, new focus … Ange Postecoglou is in it to win it all.

• August 15, 2024
• by Matt Law

Postecoglou lures A-League double act to join Tottenham staff

Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo, who guided the Central Coast Mariners to last year’s A-League title, have become Ange Postecoglou’s newest understudies at the Premier League club.

• June 26, 2024
• by Vince Rugari

‘First for women’s football’: Gunners visit provides a platform for A-League

Matildas star Caitlin Foord and her Australian Arsenal teammates have a quick turnaround in Melbourne for an exhibition game that will help expose the A-Leagues to international scouts and audiences.

• May 23, 2024
• by Marnie Vinall

As it happened: Newcastle beat Spurs on penalties, Kuol sinks shot in front of 78,419 at MCG

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United play on the hallowed turf of the MCG.

• May 22, 2024
• by Marnie Vinall and Roy Ward

Carlton stars join Tottenham fanfare but avoid breaking the ‘No Sherrin’ rule

Carlton players ventured down to AAMI Park for Tottenham’s open training, but didn’t break the ‘No Sherrin’ rule.

• May 21, 2024
• by Marnie Vinall

From Cold Chisel to Hotspur: ‘Big Ange’ calls the tune

Ange Postecoglou is back at home, but he is a long way from where he started. It’s been a ride like no other in Australian sport.

• May 21, 2024
• by Greg Baum

Spurs are already en route to Melbourne. Here’s why Postecoglou says it probably won’t happen again

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs are already en route to Melbourne ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Newcastle at the MCG, and Australian fans should enjoy it now because the coach has said it would be unlikely to happen again if Spurs are playing in Europe next season.

• May 20, 2024
• by James Shield

Manchester City win fourth straight EPL title, Spurs seal Europa League place

A 3-1 win over West Ham United sealed another Premier League trophy for Pep Guardiola’s men as they pipped rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling season.

• May 20, 2024