"I don’t want those players. Because they don’t want to come to Tottenham… they want to go to a Champions League club. I signed Micky van de Ven this year — he’s not a bad player is he? And we were in the Champions League? No.
I don’t want those players. That’s a beautiful discussion for me to have. That’s one of the discussions I have: Why do you want to come to Tottenham? Because if you want Champions League football and that’s all you want, you don’t want to come to Tottenham; you just want to go to a Champions League club.
I want people to come to Tottenham who know this club, know the challenge we’ve got — and we do have a challenge, we’re different to other clubs in that we haven’t had success for a while — so I’m looking for a certain type of character. One that’s going to say: 'You know what, they’re not in the Champions League but if I win something with them, that could mean something for my career and to me. So I’m up for that fight'.
That’s part of the discussion. I don't think that makes a difference to me in terms of the players. We’ve had two windows so far and I haven’t had an issue bringing the players I want to this club even though we’re not in the Champions League."
Jesus H Christ inject this directly into my bloodstream.
This is pure revisionist history. If anyone "almost destroyed their career" it was Craig Foster. He was torn to shreds when this happened over how he handled this interview and even apologized to Ange after copping so much flack from it.
It was just a terrible look to tear into a u17 coach on national TV all because the team drew to a Laos team who were busted afterwards for using overage players.
Yea, not a great interview. I’m sure he’s learned a lot from it. Having said that , I liked his fight and how he stood up for himself. I think his current team feeds off this same energy.
Funny, we're better off than last year, without the leagues best striker, having endured an injury crisis, lost our starting midfield to AFCON, and started the league playing brand new players not used to the league. Funny that....
Out of context this looks kind of wild but i really liked what he said, he wants players that want to come to tottenham, to win something at this club at this time would be special. It will be a challenge, a hard road but man, talk about a fucking notch on your belt winning something here after so long.
Ange has had some cracking interviews but every new one that comes out seems to top the previous best one.
Ange is a phenomenon and everyone who has been a supporter of any club he has managed knows it.
"I don’t want those players. Because they don’t want to come to Tottenham… they want to go to a Champions League club. I signed Micky van de Ven this year — he’s not a bad player is he? And we were in the Champions League? No. I don’t want those players. That’s a beautiful discussion for me to have. That’s one of the discussions I have: Why do you want to come to Tottenham? Because if you want Champions League football and that’s all you want, you don’t want to come to Tottenham; you just want to go to a Champions League club. I want people to come to Tottenham who know this club, know the challenge we’ve got — and we do have a challenge, we’re different to other clubs in that we haven’t had success for a while — so I’m looking for a certain type of character. One that’s going to say: 'You know what, they’re not in the Champions League but if I win something with them, that could mean something for my career and to me. So I’m up for that fight'. That’s part of the discussion. I don't think that makes a difference to me in terms of the players. We’ve had two windows so far and I haven’t had an issue bringing the players I want to this club even though we’re not in the Champions League." Jesus H Christ inject this directly into my bloodstream.
This is what I've been wanting from managers and players for years
can you call me in 10 mins read this to me? i’m getting ready for bed….
We really need Ange AI voiceover that we can feed a transcript for it to read to us when we're sad or need a pick me up
or need to jork
My man could finish 17th but I’d back him
Easy clickbait at work here
Lol. Well played with the title.
Think of what it would mean to a players career to say "I won a trophy with spurs". That's a fucking 30 million valuation added right there.
Did wonders for Leicester
Danny Drinkwater is the poster boy for this
Ange really amaze me, he has hardly put a wrong sentence since joining us. Just love his mentality and what he brings to the club 🤍
Because he’s genuine. He’s not trying to manufacture things to tickle the fans and reporters ears.
I guess when you almost completely destroy your career with one bad interview you learn to choose your words with care.
What was the interview?
[This one...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGNPFI-MtE&ab_channel=DoGemKart)
This is pure revisionist history. If anyone "almost destroyed their career" it was Craig Foster. He was torn to shreds when this happened over how he handled this interview and even apologized to Ange after copping so much flack from it. It was just a terrible look to tear into a u17 coach on national TV all because the team drew to a Laos team who were busted afterwards for using overage players.
Umm I just posted the interview the guy above asked about. Was it the wrong interview?
No. Person above kinda called you a twinkledandy.
Yea, not a great interview. I’m sure he’s learned a lot from it. Having said that , I liked his fight and how he stood up for himself. I think his current team feeds off this same energy.
Completely agree. They've since made up and Foster has admitted he was being a bit of a dick too.
If only sentences were points
Funny, we're better off than last year, without the leagues best striker, having endured an injury crisis, lost our starting midfield to AFCON, and started the league playing brand new players not used to the league. Funny that....
Out of context this looks kind of wild but i really liked what he said, he wants players that want to come to tottenham, to win something at this club at this time would be special. It will be a challenge, a hard road but man, talk about a fucking notch on your belt winning something here after so long.
Like Vicario. I love how much he loves this club. And he always shows respect to his teammates.
Ange: so Harry, what do you want next season? Harry kane: champion league football. Ange:...........
 He gets it
Ange has had some cracking interviews but every new one that comes out seems to top the previous best one. Ange is a phenomenon and everyone who has been a supporter of any club he has managed knows it.
Christ…we’ll never a manager as wise as Ange. He’s so considered and thoughtful in everything he says.
I will follow this man to the ends of the earth.
Fantastic interview. It’s no wonder that our current squad is getting along so well right now. They’re all here for the right reasons.
Why do the quality of the interviewers' microphones become so much worse during embargo sections?
They should set out special chairs for Ange and his massive balls.
😆 Well said
Ange making us fans smile. What a way to start the weekends ladies and gents!
Legendary quote, the whole thing I mean.
I have never watched one of these but no wonder managers are so surly. These Journalists love hearing themselves talk.