Throw Them In The Sea
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to release Ryan Sessegnon, Japhet Tanganga, Eric Dier, and Ivan Perisic can only be described as a long-overdue cleansing. These players have failed to make any significant impact during their time at the club, and their departures should be seen as a necessary step towards rebuilding a more competitive squad.
Ryan Sessegnon arrived with much fanfare as a promising young talent from Fulham. However, his tenure at Spurs has been marred by inconsistency and injuries. Despite flashes of potential, Sessegnon never established himself as a first-team regular. His lack of development and failure to deliver on his early promise have rendered his stint at Tottenham utterly forgettable.
Japhet Tanganga, another academy product, similarly failed to live up to expectations. While he showed initial promise with his versatility and defensive capabilities, Tanganga’s progress stalled due to frequent injuries and lacklustre performances. His inability to cement a place in the starting lineup highlights the club’s poor judgment in relying on him as a reliable defensive option.
Eric Dier, a player once considered a cornerstone of Tottenham’s defence, has seen his form and influence wane significantly. His positional indecisiveness and frequent lapses in concentration have cost the team dearly on numerous occasions. Dier’s inability to adapt and improve has made him a liability rather than an asset, and his departure should have happened seasons ago. The fact Bayern Munich offered him a contract, truly makes my mind boggle.
Ivan Perisic, brought in as a seasoned professional, failed to provide the experience and quality expected of him. His time at Tottenham was characterised by underwhelming performances and a lack of impact in crucial moments. Perisic’s contribution was minimal, and his signing now appears to be a misguided attempt to add depth to the squad. 
Since I originally penned this article, it now emerges that the utter waste of space that is Ndombele, is going to be given away on a free transfer. 55 Million pounds (with just 63 appearances for the club) pissed up the wall on a six-year contract signed in 2019.
This house cleaning is an indictment of Daniel Levy’s tenure as Tottenham’s chairman. Levy, often praised as a master businessman, has overseen a period of stagnation and poor decision-making. The recruitment and retention of these underperforming players are clear examples of his inability to build a squad capable of challenging for major honours.
Tottenham’s persistent mediocrity and failure to compete at the highest level can be traced back to these misguided decisions. By clinging to players who contribute little to the team’s success, Levy has shown a lack of ambition and foresight. We have endured years of frustration, watching as promising seasons unravel, due to the presence (or no presence) of subpar performers.
The release of Sessegnon, Tanganga, Dier, Perisic, and Ndombele, is a necessary step for Tottenham Hotspur. It is a welcome move that signals a willingness to clear out the deadwood, however, UEFA rules ahead of their participation in next season’s Europa League state that clubs must, include
four club-trained players, who were on their books for three seasons between the ages of 15 and 21 in their 25-man European squads.
This news does not bode well for the club. Skipp, Parrot, Whiteman (who we have only witnessed once, and therefore we are still not sure if he exists or has been created by AI) and Austin are the only players who qualify.
The rumours that we are looking at bringing back Marcus Edwards and Kyle Walker-Peters, you really could not make this farce up. Yet there is more. The club triggered a twelve-month contract extension for Joe Rodon, purely in the hope some fools pay money for him. My hunch is that Ange has been forced a defender onto him, saving Levy 40-50M Haribo Teddy Gums.
This shambles serves as a stark reminder of the poor decisions that have plagued the club year, after year, after bleeding year. For Tottenham to truly progress, Daniel Levy and the club’s management must learn from these mistakes and prioritise the acquisition of players who can genuinely contribute to the team’s success. Only then can Tottenham hope to shed its reputation as perennial underachievers, and emerge as a force to be reckoned with in English football.
I despair……………………………