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Bullet said:
But they don't want Levy Out. They've "distanced themselves from the Levy Out crazies of times past"

They do not want Levy Out.

They want "Change".

Maybe we should wear purple shirts?

Maybe try playing head tennis all the way up the pitch?

Who knows what they want, they just want "CHANGE".
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Note, 1 hour ago, Billie T Tweeted "This stadium has not been the game changer it was promised to be, we have regressed badly. Levy Out"

So one minute he is distancing himself from the Levy Out crazies, next thing he is saying Levy Out.

He does like Change that boy.
 
Bullet said:
Note, 1 hour ago, Billie T Tweeted "This stadium has not been the game changer it was promised to be, we have regressed badly. Levy Out"

So one minute he is distancing himself from the Levy Out crazies, next thing he is saying Levy Out.

He does like Change that boy.
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What a melt, the paint isn’t even dry yet.
 
Bullet said:
Note, 1 hour ago, Billie T Tweeted "This stadium has not been the game changer it was promised to be, we have regressed badly. Levy Out"

So one minute he is distancing himself from the Levy Out crazies, next thing he is saying Levy Out.

He does like Change that boy.
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Indeed. When Levy gave us the South Stand wall he misjudged the type of noise it would generate.
 
I am 99.9% sure these people (especially blue tickers) want to be seen to be distrupters

I mean I assume he was at the game, I assume those with the flags were, where were that singing it?

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Levy’s not going anywhere nor is he capable of getting it right on the pitch. What is the protest about? Have the protestors coughed up the asking price or will the protest mind fudge levy into uncharted territory?
 
billyiddo said:
It's not his job to get it right on the pitch - that's the football departments responsibility
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Ultimately he’s responsible for appointing the managers, and he is still getting involved with transfers (see Tel). He also controls the purse strings. No one, therefore, has greater ultimate control over what happens on the pitch.
 
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Mikey10 said:
Ultimately he’s responsible for appointing the managers, and he is still getting involved with transfers (ser Tel). He also controls the purse strings. No one, therefore, has greater ultimate control over what happens on the pitch.
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Him going out to close the Tel deal is such a strange one to have an issue with. If he doesn’t go out there and we don’t get Tel over the line then he is at fault. If he does (did) then he is still at fault for being involved with transfers.
 
ST Prices frozen for next season!!! 😳

Some changes, mind...

Pricing​

We have conducted a formal consultation process with our Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) that has been ongoing since September 2024. We can confirm that there will be no increase on either Season Ticket or match ticket prices – across both our Men’s and Women’s teams - for the 2025/26 season.

Season Ticket renewal information​

Men’s team Season Ticket renewals for the 2025/26 season will open at 10am on Monday 17 March and remain open until after the end of the current season.

The deadline to complete payment and retain your seat for next season is 5pm, Tuesday 27 May.

Once again, we shall be working with V12 Finance to offer a payment option to supporters wishing to spread the cost of their Season Ticket across 10 months. Subject to approval, payments will commence in June and continue for a further 9 months. If you wish to pay via V12 Finance, your loan will be subject to a one-off arrangement fee (admin fee) of 6.31%.

Full details on how to renew your seat will be communicated directly via email.

Season Ticket renewal information for the Women’s team will be communicated in due course.

Senior Concessions​

The Club appreciates the loyalty and commitment of supporters from all generations and has one of the highest levels of Senior Concession Senior Ticket (SCST) holders of any Premier League club.

Since moving to our new stadium, the number of SCSTs has increased to four times the number at White Hart Lane - with the stadium’s capacity being less than double. We want to ensure that our ticketing approach remains balanced and accessible for all supporters.

We have therefore been reviewing SCST usage and have now introduced the Ticket Upgrade feature to ensure the appropriate use of these tickets.

As a result of this review, and having received representations from our FAB and THST, we have agreed that there should be ongoing availability of new Senior Concession Season Tickets for future seasons within the parameters of the current balance of tickets. The Club will offer SCSTs that become available in order of those who have held their Season Tickets the longest.

Having worked with fans to review ticket usage, including transfer and upgrade options, the use of the Ticket Upgrade feature is now obligatory to ensure that concessions are used appropriately and, in doing so, ensure that future SCSTs become available to those who become eligible. We shall also be introducing a number of processes including increased spot checks and ID verification to prevent the misuse of concession tickets.

As outlined in our Ticketing Charter, from the 2025/26 season, the qualifying age for a senior concession—both for Season Tickets and matchdays—will align with the State Pension Age (SPA), currently 66 years old, depending on date of birth.

Premier League matchday senior concessions continue to be available, with a 25% discount, in line with Young Adult pricing; Junior concessions with a 50% discount.

Ensuring fairness across ticketing access​

From next season, Season Ticket Holders who sell their seat on Ticket Exchange will receive a 1/19th refund on the value of their Season Ticket – this sees us revert to what we did previously, bringing us in line with the majority of other Premier League clubs and preventing Season Tickets, which carry an inherent discount, being sold for profit.

In the interest of fairness to our One Hotspur Members, Ticket Share will only be permissible to those holding a Club membership.

The Automatic Cup Scheme will no longer be available – the scheme had a small number of members and impacted the length of the sales window. Removing the scheme will extend the window for Season Ticket Holders and Members to purchase tickets for cup matches, which often go on sale at short notice. It also enables us to continue our discussions with atmosphere groups around the creation of a dedicated singing section at cup matches.

We should like to thank the members of our FAB and THST, with whom we look forward to continuing to discuss the key issues affecting our fans.

Statement from the representatives of our Fan Advisory Board: “The Fan Advisory Board is pleased that following extensive discussions, the Club has agreed a ticket price freeze for the 2025/26 season and that senior concessions will remain available. Every FAB member is a proud Spurs fan, and our role is to ensure all voices and perspectives are heard at both Club and Board level. We will continue to work constructively with the Club on matters within the FAB’s remit, ensuring fan interests remain at the heart of decision-making.”
www.tottenhamhotspur.com

Season Ticket renewal information: 2025/26 | Tottenham Hotspur

We should like to confirm Season Ticket renewal and matchday ticketing information for the forthcoming 2025/26 season.
www.tottenhamhotspur.com www.tottenhamhotspur.com
 
DTA said:
Him going out to close the Tel deal is such a strange one to have an issue with. If he doesn’t go out there and we don’t get Tel over the line then he is at fault. If he does (did) then he is still at fault for being involved with transfers.
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I don't have an issue with it - and if it helped the manager get who he wanted, then fine.

But we can't then say that the chairman doesn't ultimately have control over what we see on the pitch - he sets the financial parameters within which players and manager have to perform, and practically every metric in the modern game suggests that finances and spend are predominant in delivering success (certainly when it comes to the gaining of titles and trophies).
 

Introduction​


The Osos Spurs Podcast presents an educational discussion on football ownership and how fans can gain more control over their clubs. The podcast features Mickey Peear, author of Football: The People’s Shame and a Britain’s Got Talent finalist. Peear explores a radical new model of football governance aimed at giving fans true ownership of their clubs and the wider football industry.



Motivation for Change​


  • Peear explains that he started writing his book in 2021 to examine the political journey of English football, which he believes is often overlooked.
  • His research led him to develop a new theory: a collectively owned public service football model that operates without burdening taxpayers.
  • He argues that football, as a cultural asset, should be owned by fans, not billionaires or corporations, and that the current system alienates supporters from the clubs they love.


A Radical Proposal for Collective Ownership​


  • Inspired by Germany’s 50+1 ownership rule, Peear proposes a more radical 90-10 split, where 90% of clubs are owned by their fans and 10% by international supporters.
  • His vision includes eliminating billionaire ownership and nationalizing English football, but with fans—not the government—at the helm.
  • He suggests removing intermediaries (billionaires, broadcasters, etc.) so that English football can sell itself directly to global fans, potentially generating billions in revenue.


Comparisons to Other Models​


  • Germany’s 50+1 Rule: This system allows clubs to be majority-owned by fans, preventing billionaire takeovers. Peear sees it as a starting point but believes England should go further.
  • Argentina’s Model: Clubs with democratic ownership fight to maintain control and resist privatization.
  • Public Commons Partnership: Inspired by cooperative business models in Spain, where corporations are owned by workers and the community.


Government vs. Fan Ownership​


  • Peear dismisses government-controlled football as an alternative, stating that transferring ownership from billionaires to politicians wouldn’t give fans real control.
  • Instead, he advocates for a fan-led corporation with an independent constitution dictating how football is governed.
  • Fans worldwide could pay a nominal membership fee (e.g., £1 per month), creating a sustainable revenue stream.


Broadcasting & Revenue Generation​


  • The next era of football broadcasting is shifting towards direct-to-consumer streaming (akin to Amazon).
  • Peear suggests fans collectively own and operate the broadcasting rights, which could generate £24-30 billion annually—enough to sustain clubs and reinvest in grassroots football.
  • He argues that the Premier League’s digital model should belong to fans, rather than private equity firms or state-backed owners.


The History of Football Privatization​


Peear explains how football’s economic structure changed over time:


  1. Victorian Era (1880s-1900s): Football was protected as a community asset, with strict financial regulations.
    • Rule 34: Prevented clubs from being run for profit.
    • Wage caps and shared gate receipts ensured fairness.
  2. 1980s Deregulation: Privatization of football began, driven by figures like Irving Scholar (former Spurs chairman), who found loopholes to bypass Rule 34 and commercialize clubs.
  3. 1992 Premier League Formation:
    • Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton, and Manchester United led the breakaway from the Football League.
    • Sky Sports, backed by Rupert Murdoch, secured exclusive broadcasting rights, concentrating wealth at the top.
    • This transformed football into a commercialized product, benefiting a handful of clubs while harming competition.


Addressing Competitive Imbalance​


  • The Premier League is dominated by financial monopolies, making it nearly impossible for smaller clubs to succeed.
  • Peear proposes:
    • A regulated wage cap (with flexibility to sign marquee players outside the cap).
    • Squad limits to prevent hoarding talent.
    • Academy player quotas (e.g., two local players must start every match).
    • Revenue-sharing mechanisms to reduce financial disparities.
  • These changes would make the league more competitive, preventing a single team from dominating for decades.


Fan Ownership as a Political Movement​


  • Peear emphasizes that political intervention (via an Act of Parliament) is necessary to take back football.
  • He argues that Brexit makes it legally easier to nationalize football in the UK (as EU competition laws no longer apply).
  • The entire English football system could be purchased for £25-30 billion, less than the cost of government projects like Track and Trace (£37 billion).


A More Sustainable Football Model​


  • Football should be about community, not just profit.
  • Investing in youth development, coaching, and grassroots football would improve the quality of English players.
  • International fans could own a share in their favorite clubs, increasing global engagement and revenue.
  • Reducing wage inflation and ensuring fairer distribution of talent would make football less predictable and more exciting.


A Call for Unity​


  • Peear is collaborating with various fan groups across clubs (e.g., Manchester United’s 1958, Spirit of Shankly, and Saudi Sportswashing Machine’s 1894 movement).
  • A new fan-led football governance movement is in the works, with plans for a public launch in 2025.
  • He encourages football fans to unite, regardless of club allegiance, rather than engaging in pointless debates over billionaire ownership.


Final Thoughts​


  • The podcast concludes with reflections on how modern football has lost its soul due to financial monopolization.
  • Peear encourages fans to shift their focus from ownership squabbles to collective action.
  • His book Football: The People’s Shame is available on Audible and Amazon, serving as a blueprint for fan-led ownership.


Key Takeaways​


✅ Football should be owned by fans, not billionaires.
✅ A direct-to-fan broadcasting model could generate billions annually.
✅ Fan-led corporations, not governments, should run clubs.
✅ Regulations should balance fair competition with financial success.
✅ A political movement is needed to reclaim football from private equity.


This podcast presents a radical but achievable vision for taking back control of football, ensuring it remains the people's game, not the billionaires’ playground
 
Mikey10 said:
I don't have an issue with it - and if it helped the manager get who he wanted, then fine.

But we can't then say that the chairman doesn't ultimately have control over what we see on the pitch - he sets the financial parameters within which players and manager have to perform, and practically every metric in the modern game suggests that finances and spend are predominant in delivering success (certainly when it comes to the gaining of titles and trophies).
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But we know those resources are finite.
 
SpiderSpurs said:
ST Prices frozen for next season!!! 😳

Some changes, mind...

Pricing​

We have conducted a formal consultation process with our Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) that has been ongoing since September 2024. We can confirm that there will be no increase on either Season Ticket or match ticket prices – across both our Men’s and Women’s teams - for the 2025/26 season.

Season Ticket renewal information​

Men’s team Season Ticket renewals for the 2025/26 season will open at 10am on Monday 17 March and remain open until after the end of the current season.

The deadline to complete payment and retain your seat for next season is 5pm, Tuesday 27 May.

Once again, we shall be working with V12 Finance to offer a payment option to supporters wishing to spread the cost of their Season Ticket across 10 months. Subject to approval, payments will commence in June and continue for a further 9 months. If you wish to pay via V12 Finance, your loan will be subject to a one-off arrangement fee (admin fee) of 6.31%.

Full details on how to renew your seat will be communicated directly via email.

Season Ticket renewal information for the Women’s team will be communicated in due course.

Senior Concessions​

The Club appreciates the loyalty and commitment of supporters from all generations and has one of the highest levels of Senior Concession Senior Ticket (SCST) holders of any Premier League club.

Since moving to our new stadium, the number of SCSTs has increased to four times the number at White Hart Lane - with the stadium’s capacity being less than double. We want to ensure that our ticketing approach remains balanced and accessible for all supporters.

We have therefore been reviewing SCST usage and have now introduced the Ticket Upgrade feature to ensure the appropriate use of these tickets.

As a result of this review, and having received representations from our FAB and THST, we have agreed that there should be ongoing availability of new Senior Concession Season Tickets for future seasons within the parameters of the current balance of tickets. The Club will offer SCSTs that become available in order of those who have held their Season Tickets the longest.

Having worked with fans to review ticket usage, including transfer and upgrade options, the use of the Ticket Upgrade feature is now obligatory to ensure that concessions are used appropriately and, in doing so, ensure that future SCSTs become available to those who become eligible. We shall also be introducing a number of processes including increased spot checks and ID verification to prevent the misuse of concession tickets.

As outlined in our Ticketing Charter, from the 2025/26 season, the qualifying age for a senior concession—both for Season Tickets and matchdays—will align with the State Pension Age (SPA), currently 66 years old, depending on date of birth.

Premier League matchday senior concessions continue to be available, with a 25% discount, in line with Young Adult pricing; Junior concessions with a 50% discount.

Ensuring fairness across ticketing access​

From next season, Season Ticket Holders who sell their seat on Ticket Exchange will receive a 1/19th refund on the value of their Season Ticket – this sees us revert to what we did previously, bringing us in line with the majority of other Premier League clubs and preventing Season Tickets, which carry an inherent discount, being sold for profit.

In the interest of fairness to our One Hotspur Members, Ticket Share will only be permissible to those holding a Club membership.

The Automatic Cup Scheme will no longer be available – the scheme had a small number of members and impacted the length of the sales window. Removing the scheme will extend the window for Season Ticket Holders and Members to purchase tickets for cup matches, which often go on sale at short notice. It also enables us to continue our discussions with atmosphere groups around the creation of a dedicated singing section at cup matches.

We should like to thank the members of our FAB and THST, with whom we look forward to continuing to discuss the key issues affecting our fans.

Statement from the representatives of our Fan Advisory Board: “The Fan Advisory Board is pleased that following extensive discussions, the Club has agreed a ticket price freeze for the 2025/26 season and that senior concessions will remain available. Every FAB member is a proud Spurs fan, and our role is to ensure all voices and perspectives are heard at both Club and Board level. We will continue to work constructively with the Club on matters within the FAB’s remit, ensuring fan interests remain at the heart of decision-making.”
www.tottenhamhotspur.com

Season Ticket renewal information: 2025/26 | Tottenham Hotspur

We should like to confirm Season Ticket renewal and matchday ticketing information for the forthcoming 2025/26 season.
www.tottenhamhotspur.com www.tottenhamhotspur.com
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Oh FFS.....how are we going to compete freezing fudging prices.

Levy hasn't got a clue.

Trump knows the score...whack a 25% tariff on tickets.

MTGA
 
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