Tottenham Hotspur’s season has taken a nosedive, and it’s left a lot of fans scratching their heads.
The North London club, known for flirting with greatness but rarely delivering silverware, is now staring at one of its most forgettable campaigns in recent memory.
Sitting at a lowly 15th in the Premier League table, Spurs are far from the glory days their supporters dream of.
And now, former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has stepped up with some brutally honest advice: it’s time to clean house.
“Start Over” – Deeney Calls for a Big Summer Clear-Out
Troy Deeney didn’t sugarcoat it when speaking about Spurs’ current situation.
In his view, there’s only one real path forward—and that’s a major rebuild.
“I think there needs to be a big clear-out,” Deeney said on talkSPORT, pointing out that a lot of the current squad just isn’t cutting it.
Despite the club having some exciting young talents, he believes too many of the senior players have either plateaued or are ready to move on.
He floated names like Heung-min Son, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, and Richarlison as potential departures. Not because they’re bad players, but because the club may need to shake things up and make room for a new identity.
Injuries and Inexperience Have Taken a Toll
Ange Postecoglou’s debut season in the Premier League started with so much promise, but injuries quickly chipped away at his plans.
Without key players, the Australian manager has had no choice but to lean on younger, less experienced squad members.
It’s earned him some praise, especially for nurturing talents like Brennan Johnson—who’s already bagged around 16 goals—but it hasn’t been enough to lift Spurs out of their slump.
With a crucial Europa League clash against Frankfurt coming up, the pressure on Postecoglou is higher than ever.
Many fans and pundits see it as a make-or-break moment in his tenure.
A Team With No Clear Identity
One of Deeney’s biggest criticisms of Spurs isn’t just the results, but the lack of a defined personality or leadership within the squad. “What are Spurs, really?” he asked.
“They’ve been chasing a trophy for years but seem stuck in this endless loop.”
He compared them to Nottingham Forest, not in terms of talent, but leadership.
“At Forest, Ryan Yates might not be the captain or the best player, but he’s the soul of the team.
He’s emotionally connected to the club, and that lifts everyone else.”
In Deeney’s eyes, that kind of figure is missing at Spurs. Without that presence in the locker room—someone who sets the standard and rallies the team—it’s no wonder they’ve struggled to find consistency.
Spurs Caught Between Youth and Experience
Deeney also touched on the club’s current identity crisis.
He thinks Spurs are in a transition phase, much like Chelsea—filled with potential, but lacking the experienced figures to guide them through it.
“They’ve got the young players like Mikey Moore, but they still need a couple of older pros to show them the ropes,” he said.
“Guys who can say, ‘This is how we win. This is how we act.’ Right now, that’s missing.”
So, What Comes Next for Tottenham?
The big question now is how Tottenham bounce back. Will they back Postecoglou and trust his long-term vision? Or will the club panic and hit the reset button again?
One thing is clear—according to Deeney, if the club wants to move forward, they’ll need to make some tough decisions.
That means letting go of familiar faces, finding true leaders, and finally figuring out what Tottenham Hotspur stands for.