Huge new Tottenham cash boost, Lucas Bergvall impresses in pre-season as Postecoglou work begins

Chatting about everything going on around Tottenham Hotspur this week.

[@Dugiesrevenge]

300 videos that’s a lot of spurs therapy for us all and I’m confident I can say we are all so grateful for them…

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

That's very kind of you.

[@JBarrow10]

Don't apologise for 300+ videos, apologise that you can't promise 300 more. You're a stalwart regarding Spurs for every single fan, keep doing what you're doing

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I'll certainly try.

[@AnilKapoor-ch6vi]

I will listen to you because you love my club, as much as I do. You are genuine,honest and forthcoming. You love my football club its our home.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you.

[@jamesbowden3786]

@@AlasdairGoldjournalistToo right Ali, but you might need to be careful in case a certain so-called Spurs fan (and blogger) labels you a Levy apologist and a Yes man. 😂😂😂😂COYS

[@oscarpeters103]

Really look forward to seeing what both Bergvall and Archie Gray can offer. They are the ones to watch during pre season

[@kubanaid5960]

Don't be so exited . They are just perspective youngsters and nothing more. We had plenty of these before Sessegnon ,Gil, Spence, Parrot ,Nusa,Orban. I don't rate them until they have real 1st liga impacts and results. Mbapee when he was at 18 old already was 3th goalscorer of Liga 1 that's a deal. Only real results mate.

[@tom4115]

When Tottenham win the league you’ll regret being such a sad person. Enjoy the journey.

[@petrossi301]

​@@kubanaid5960 wdym don't be so excited 😭 I was excited for those players at the time but it was a shame they got blighted by injuries/couldn't do it in the prem. Have faith in these players.

[@kubanaid5960]

​@@tom4115 its realistic perspective. It's good for the club yeah we need young prospects for the future. And we all know it's more like a roulette game. I'm also expecting first team impact signings.

[@Jahno71]

@@tom4115 Have you enjoyed the long 16 year journey ? You must be one sad loser for backing failure year after year.

[@palkid2073]

Re: the exercise Bergvall was doing - the exercise is called a Nordic Curl, although the players were only doing the eccentric phase of the movement. It's not primarily a core exercise, it's an isolation exercise for the hamstrings. His performance is pretty good, for sure, but if you look up some KZbin videos of people performing Nordic Curl Eccentrics, you'll see it's really nothing particularly surprising.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Let me be surprised.

[@danielsaddyful]

After seeing Lamine Yamal perform at such a young age... I really hope we get to see some of our youngsters given a chance this season

[@jamescoulter886]

Just finished listening to Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham… then an Ali Gold video… what a day!

[@jamesbowden3786]

Cor Blimey mate! Have you got any ear ‘oles left ! 😂😂😂. COYS

[@jamescheffins7127]

I think I speak for everyone when I say we really appreciate you Ali taking your time out of your day to make these videos and talk to us your amazing thank you. On another note I really think an Archie/ Bergvall and Maddison or Devine line up and maybe in the future Maddison goes the the left (possibly) either way really amazing line up and the bench quality would be amazing Sarr, Bentencur, Biss, Deki.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks James.

[@zip7275]

Congratulation on your 300 videos, Ali. I look forward to listening to your next 300 😊

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks Zippy!

[@user-fv6sq1wh9j]

Everyone must remember that it's not only the players wages their are other employees that need to be paid within all these Clubs

[@NicolasRojas-td5gb]

Congrats on all your very informative and therapeutic videos, Aly! Also just noticed you almost reach 60k subscribers, you could almost fill Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with them! Great stuff as always 👏👏🥳

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Almost there. Hadn't thought of it like that!

[@spencerbates5030]

Another great update Ali, look forward to these every week. Here's to the next 300...keep em coming mate 👌🏻 COYS 💙

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you.

[@susanwilcox1783]

Congratulations on 312 videos-thanks for your dedication, Alasdair! Looking forward to seeing Bergvall and Gray on the pitch! I must admit, I felt sad that Vertongen’s retirement from international football ended on a low point. He’ll always be Super Jan to me!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Absolutely. He deserved so much better.

[@jamesbowden3786]

Absolutely!!!COYS

[@thedailydaddiary241]

Can’t thank you enough for all the brilliant videos/Tottenham therapy. Always appreciated! 👍🏼

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

You're more than welcome.

[@hindlewalker9330]

Thanks Alasdair , Lets not worry about young players, a barely 17 ( not even ) year old scored for Spain today.

[@robharwood-stamper9857]

Didn't just score, but shifted rabiot and a much lauded Sadiba (10yrds behind) both out of the way, with one tidy shimmy to make room for the shot. Beautiful goal, surely the goal of the tournament so far, arguably player of the tournament

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Very true.

[@drewdutton294]

300+ videos. Congratulations on your milestone Ali! Looking forward to pre-season. The club's current crop of young players is incredibly exciting. I can't wait for the season ahead. Cheers Ali!

[@OliverPerry-yi4on]

Nothing but gold from gold, love the update mate

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks Oliver.

[@wildmanmountainjack3725]

Happy 300+ videos, Ali! 🥳

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you very much!

[@AJBenny159]

Looking forward to another 300 videos Ali. We as fans are very lucky. Probably the first time you’ve been away and nothings happened. Training videos gave me excitement for the season to start though. Hope you’re well

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I am. Thanks. Hope you are as well.

[@HFP94]

Would be quite funny if someone on X/Twitter quoted you saying 'Advanced negotiations to sign Messi' 😂😂

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Nooooo!

[@finleygaywood3848]

Alasdair brother, you’re the goat. 300 videos of serious spurs talk. Top stuff

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Cheers Finley.

[@riskoebeats]

Eberechi Eze, Ivan Toney, To Tottenham. This is all I care about.

[@macarfz1991]

Can put money on it it's not happening and we'll sign more average players

[@smokehousestu9614]

"Advanced Negotiations" ooh you tease Alasdair 🤣. Great news about the sponsorship and the fact you've produced over 300 great videos. Many thanks for all your hard work, it is very much appreciated.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you! That's very kind of you.

[@terryarbuckle1297]

Happy 300 anniversary... Looking forward to the next 300 videos 🎉

[@RAJ-Jamcal]

Ange, doing a Devid Bellamy in the car park while peeping through some potted plants... " And here comes the Bergvall, a cat native to a grass pitch in Sweden.. a tricky, nocturnal cat that is comfortable roaming around during the day too" 😂

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Love that.

[@Harry-rr4km]

The exercise you talked about with Bergvall is called a Nordic Curl. Bergvalls was good but Archie Grays was even better, he kept his hips fully extended which is super difficult to do.

[@AnilKapoor-ch6vi]

Thank you for your research and updates, I love the fact that you follow it as much as I love it

[@pedroivoufrj]

Alasdair, thanks for your content, we're waiting for the next 300 spurs videos 🎉

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I'll get right on that. Thanks.

[@user-hv3hf1vl1o]

Mr. Gold 🫡 a huge fan of yours from s.korea and so glad to hear that you're coming to Korea!!! Always rooting for you👍

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you!

[@mick2nv]

Waffle on mate, we love it.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Will do!

[@dfvalenzuela]

Finally Ali, was looking forward for this one like always! ❤

[@Zakalwe76]

Congratulations on the 300 videos, Ali. I personally appreciate your commitment to giving us news about our beloved Spurs. Long may it continue. COYS

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks!

[@Tberg81]

That Bergval test is actually a nordic hamstring test, so yeah also core, but mainly hamstrings

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Makes sense. Thanks.

[@danielsaddyful]

I have to agree on the stadium naming situation.. Better exposure with the name 👍

[@adamharris4114]

Will watch on my commute tomorrow morning, thanks Ally. Think Spurs should look at that Yamal lad ⭐️

[@indrajitadvani3742]

I think his value just went up

[@dalecronin1538]

Yamal is impossible for us to get, Williams may be possible though

[@mikaellundberg7224]

Love your rambling! Can you put in time stamps? COYS!

[@derekbroad8810]

Enjoyed every one that I’ve watch and look forward to many more.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Cheers Derek.

[@Derfparade]

In regards to the naming thing. I think it does make sense in an odd way. Imagine a foreigner going to a concert or game they don’t care about. The emirates kinda weird Google just an airline. Tottenham hotspur interesting name and oh it’s a team.

[@BelgianHotspur]

The floating head is back 😂 trippy 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫. Big up Ali we love your vids I even watch old ones sometimes just to remind me of poch days for example. 300 and counting EHYYYYY 👍🏻

[@daddacooper1981]

Yes Ali, been looking forward to this. I'm actually going to the Tottenham Vs Bayern Munich game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, me and my family. Can't wait to see our new look team. Thank you as always. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Enjoy!

[@daddacooper1981]

Thank you ​@@AlasdairGoldjournalist, I wish a premier league game was the same price as a pre-season ticket though 😭😭

[@michaelmccarthy6464]

Alasdair thanks for the update very interesting and informative as always thanks for all your hard work take care stay safe

[@marcusklippel4895]

Congrats on 60k subs Ali, well deserved!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Cheers Marcus.

[@thedethrocker8858]

I can't even remember when I started watching....its been years And many more will follow!!!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I barely remember when I started recording them!

[@kaiork3y]

Big fan from bath, happy to hear you enjoyed it here! :)

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Loved it.

[@martinworkman6670]

no to naming rights! keep spurs authentic. naming your stadium 'the emirates' devalues arsenal's brand. it's not the only 'Emirates' stadium. so, not very special. can you imagine 'the easyjet liverpool stadium', verses what 'Anfield' means to the culture and brand of Liverpool FC? or how about 'The McDonalds Centre Court' at Wimbledon? please Spurs. stay with your current policy and don't pollute our brand. The Tottenham Hotspur stadium is a great name for a fantastic stadium.

[@andykyriakides2144]

Top priority for Spurs from before last season started , was and still is , a top focal point central striker that could replace most of Kane's goals , no more wingers , or forwards that can play across the front line needed , end of .

[@iCR7svn]

Ali, we’ve been here since the days of 20 minute videos 😂 I can’t believe you crammed so much information in such a short space of time… these 45 min to an hour plus videos do just fine 🙌🏿 to another 350 episode my good sir 🥂 👌🏿

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you!

[@rowancarreira2826]

I bet Levy is super excited to get another pay rise and bonus with all the cash!

[@Dah230]

In regards of Sonny speaking of fan reception he played a game of football in a small park. Word spread so fast over 2 thousand fans showed up unexpectedly 😅. Police had to come to the rescue. Congrats on 300 videos truly my favorite videos to watch for all things tottenham!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

That's incredible. Thanks.

[@SteveTaylor-jz3gk]

Hi Alistair. If the English game went back to the old way, were only 2 over seas players are allowed, do you not think the English game would fall of the cliff

[@user-sw6tt4kb5y]

Ange meeting Bergval in the playground 😂 Pushing him on the swing? Well done on 300 Alasdair.

[@owfs9877]

Been listening to your videos for the last 4 years Ali, keep up the good work, really have high hopes for this season 💯

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks for sticking with me.

[@gowokeyoubecomebroke.4747]

Congratulations on the 300!! Up the Spurs and thanks for the content kind sir! ⚽👍

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks!

[@tobypalmer-white8264]

Omg I saw you in Bath! I thought I had one two many and I was just imagining it. It did make me look on X to see who we are signing 😂

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Should have said hello!

[@chewzoooyoutube5400]

I'm late with my comment but thank you Alisdair for all of your contributions. Your videos have been the highlight of my many midnight snacks before bed hahah

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Glad I could help at snack time!

[@orinorio1]

video i have been looking forward to.300 videos done crazy to think. Was watching Mr Gold from his first video. Shows what good honest content can do. Its been a blessing that Spurs didn't have much players in the Euros. Yeah sure Spurs have 3 in the copa America but Spurs have most of their main players their to train and work together. The cash boost is another master class form Levy. He has ran the club so well despite how some fans have booed him protest against him. He has kept his head and he will keep doing so. The one thing that Spurs will never face is being looked at for FFP. Spurs are one of the best run clubs in the world and that's down to Levy and Enic. Enic and Levy aim was to make sure Spurs had strong foundations and this is being seen now. Looking forward to seeing Lucas play.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks for watching them!

[@jaredbrice1865]

Thank you Ali​@@AlasdairGoldjournalist

[@orinorio1]

@@AlasdairGoldjournalist it's been good. Like I wrote your the only journalist an Spurs video analistst I watch on KZbin. Also a mature calm head. Others scream and shout and act up. Look forward to another 300.

[@jl9752]

Congrats on the 300! Watching you bemoan the inevitable disappointments throughout the seasons have been such a solace. I daresay you’ve been our quantum of solace. Here’s to 300 more, albeit with better outcomes, but I won’t bank on it 😅

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Fingers crossed!

[@rockyparks8496]

Ali it's not core strength man it's called a nordic curl it's hamstring strength 💪🏼

[@roloka11]

Thank you!

[@HFP94]

Oh can't wait to listen to this! Cheers Ali!

[@BelgianHotspur]

If they sign someone in back line must be a left back . We need cover for Udogie

[@KevinPuttock1981]

Over 300 videos of pure gold… keep them coming Ali and let’s get to 500

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Hopefully if Spurs aren't the end of me.

[@TheBerteh]

300 videos 😮. Time flies when you're having fun . Congrats Alli :)

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thank you!!

[@Nitr8Dj]

we love your waffling sir

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Glad someone does!

[@Nilike102]

Always enjoy watching your video (and enjoy learning to listen to english.), Mr. Gold. May i know if theres any updates regarding Troy Parott? Seems he was in the training ground last week, but no longer there this week. Is he joining the pre-season journey? Thank you and support you all the time🙌🏻

[@mightymoses18]

Congrats on over 300!! 🎉 We don’t have to watch you waffle, we want to watch you waffle 😂😅 long may this continue!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I'll try my best.

[@jamesbowden3786]

Hi Ali, haven’t had a chance listen to all of your 300th video. But have been reading some of the comments, and I couldn’t agree more with the praise you have received. And I also hope you carry on doing so for many more episodes.(Unless Spurs - or God does for us both instead). So Congratulations on reaching this milestone, and thanks again for all that you do.(Including seemingly reading every comment and replying to as many as possible). COYS 😊👍👌🌟

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks James. Very kind of you.

[@danbrown2550]

The exercise you are referring to is a glute hamstring raise (GHR). It is a test of hamstring strength

[@danielsaddyful]

Nordic hamstring curl bar.... Bergval crushing it on there

[@joshj7723]

Watching this while half time is on for the Spain game😊

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

It might run slightly over.

[@somethingnotstupid]

The Notting Hill reference was fantastic

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

The random things that pop into my head sometimes.

[@matthewdavis2313]

Thanks for the vid Ali, hope you enjoyed Bath and managed to experience the Fudge Kitchen?!

[@thespursway9888]

I hope one of these videos someday we get to celebrate silverware😭😂 Also massive to reach that number well done!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I hope so too.

[@IpsensFury]

The exercise where they are strapped in was a test of hamstring strength mostly. Core involved too but mostly a hamstring exercise.

[@Longeezy]

I just went to Bath too! Did you do the spa? Was lush 😊

[@andykyriakides2144]

Olise would've been a more exciting signing from Palace than Eze imo .

[@daltonhouska8473]

The exercise Ali is talking about around 15:00-17:00 is a Nordic Hamstring Curl. Figures Bergvall would have a knack for them

[@Jarrett_Lee]

You talk about tourneys affecting our signings, aren't most of our targets eliminated/don't have tournaments to begin with though? Doue is not in the EUROs, while Neto was eliminated last week right

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

It's more the overall merry-go-round I was talking about.

[@FrankPoynton-Duke]

Can you put those headings at the bottom so we can find the certain parts please.

[@matty_ice13-13]

Thank you for the video, Alasdair. I'm interested to see if Ange decides that any of the young players in preseason like Veliz, Donley, Devine, etc are worthy of a place in the squad. I'm guessing that Mikey Moore and Tyrese Hall will have places, but maybe one of the other young players proves a point. On Desire Doue, it seems he is included in the France Olympic squad. He is an amazing talent, but I wonder if the Olympics would affect any potential deal for him. Look forward to seeing how Spurs operate in the next week.

[@lookingfordiscovery]

312 worthy episodes of waffling that I'll listen each n everyday, Alastair

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks!

[@LewisM1984]

“Ready to pounce!!!!!” Brilliant

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Made me think of an outtake from Liar Liar that I used to love.

[@tech8939]

sebastian szysmanski was a key part of my treble winning borussia dortmund save in fm21

[@azimages2538]

Who😂??

[@CaravanConnoisseurDave-x9t]

Massive congratulations Ali. I remember the dark days of sports journalism when it was mostly United/Liverpool fans/pundits reporting on Spurs news. Newer fans don't know how good they have it now. Side note, it would be great if you could post an itinerary of your travel plans for the calendar year on January 1st so that we know when to expect incoming transfers.

[@jaymurray6051]

Loads of people seem to be upset by the Timo re-loan so naturally he’s become my fave player On the leaning training scenario I watched that, I can also do that, I’m a track runner and play football (Not soccer but our football)takes a lotta strength

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I'm impressed.

[@jaymurray6051]

@@AlasdairGoldjournalist not impressive just part of the training, in gym class you normally do lifts - the opposite of lowering to the ground

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

OK, I'm not impressed.

[@DarrellJones13]

Congrats on the views, Sir! I rarely miss a video from you. Love the format, too. Please keep up the amazing work you do. Best in the biz!

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Thanks Darrell. That's very kind of you.

[@MelodicElf]

Hey Ali, the test you were referring to is actually a test of hamstring strength. A really good sign for hamstring injury prevention. Love the videos, thanks.

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Yes, excellent news.

[@gabrieldoromiejczuk7736]

First time watching on desktop, honestly the quality of the video is much better (especially on bigger screen)

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Excellent. Glad to hear it.

[@damiarmyworld1314]

Bergvall, Gray, Moore, Hall, Sarr, Donley, Eze, Doue, Yılmaz, Szymanski, Ramsey…what an abundance of young Midfield talent!

[@jonahshipley1524]

“I’m just a centerback standing in front of an Australian, asking him to love me………..that was weird” never change, Ali G 😂

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Definitely weird.

[@anthonypetty9288]

You beat me to that comment. It was brilliant!😂

[@towerbridge04]

Congraulations on your 300+ waffles, please keep going. You remind me of (a younger) Mark Chapman

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I'll take that.

[@jamesbowden3786]

@@AlasdairGoldjournalistBut you think you’re better looking eh?😊😊😊😊COYS

[@Dugiesrevenge]

On the Gray & Bergval bromance examples from the past don’t forget Crouchy and Defoe as well😇

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

Dele and Dier as well!

[@Dugiesrevenge]

@@AlasdairGoldjournalist loved Dier acting as his “minder” on the pitch and felt very sorry for Eric when the news broke about Dele and how gutted Eric was that he hadn’t known and been able to help, I really wish that group had got some silverware to help cement them in the history of the club.

[@wiltonmcdonald2399]

You said it Ali I didn’t: “That’s a Lit of Waffle “😂

[@chrisspurs]

Congrats alasdair 👏hope your gonna still keep them the longer the better🫡

[@AlasdairGoldjournalist]

I'll keep going as long as I'm needed.

[@johnm506]

I watch the video in question I found it extremely informative and interesting. Tottenham unless we find a super rich owner will always be a club that has to generate its own revenue in order to compete at the level of clubs that have untold wealth. We see with Chelsea and these richer backed clubs they are finding ways round and navigating past the PSR and FFP issues. I know we would all like to see Tottenham go out and pay 80/90/100 million for world’s top players but it’s just not realistic. As frustrating as Levy can be I do think he has the clubs interest at heart. Once in a while as in Eze I think the fans just want him to make a statement and slap the money down instead of pussyfooting around trying to save a few million it would endear him to the fans so much more. We are growing our finances year on year we are already generating the most money of all the London clubs which in itself is a great accomplishment. With Ange we have great football and the model of buying youth and supplementing them into the first team is in my opinion the best option for Tottenham. This is the first time in a long time we seem to have a plan. It’s going to take patience but Rome wasn’t built in day

[@CaravanConnoisseurDave-x9t]

I think we're on the right course. If we build sustainably and can get back to regularly finishing in CL spots and then start making a serious challenge for the league, the prize money we get from that will enable us to aim a bit higher. We're also midway through a serious rebuild and it's more important to improve the overall quality of the squad, especially the bench, than to spend astronomical sums on single players.

[@BelgianHotspur]

I really enjoyed the business podcast actually and I kind of think he’s explaining how they’re “ trying to compete “ against state owned clubs. This is why I want us to keep buying young and play them all for better or worse to accelerate the project.

[@michaelmccarthy6464]

I saw that Alasdair yesterday

[@allendugas1246]

The test bergvall did is for hamstrings im pretty sure

[@jordancollins6368]

AG delivering once again!

[@BelgianHotspur]

I like that Joao Gomez at wolves

[@peteblue2621]

Ali’s back with a video. Happy days.