Opposition View: ‘Spurs need to get back into the Champions League…’

What are your hopes for this season?

Finishing top tour and getting to play in the Champions League. We need that back as that is what Tottenham have become known for recently, being in the top four places in the Premier League so I’m hoping for that this season.

Both your managers have been in the focus of the media spotlight. Do you think Ange is the man for Tottenham?

He got us to Europe this season but we really want to be playing Champions League football again. Since losing Harry Kane, we are now on a rebuild to get the team back into finishing in the top four but that takes time and it looks positive for this season.

You’re in the Europa League this year. How far do Spurs think you will go?

Hopefully we will win it this year but I know it’s a new format so it depends on how everyone else does around you. All I know is that we need to win all the games we play in for us to progress through to the next round.

Your draw in Europa League is looking tough facing AZ Alkmaar, Roma and Rangers. Do you think this will be a challenge for you?

I think we can honestly beat them all. Rangers away will be tough but the rest I don’t see how we don’t win. We have a striker now and I’m excited to see how Solanke does in Europe.

What were your thoughts on Spurs signing Solanke?

It was a good deal for £65 million. It’s proven that he can score goals and we need a striker. We can’t keep on playing Son upfront and hoping he will get on the end of a cross as he is meant to be the one crossing it. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do for us and hopefully that’s scoring lots of goals.

But how did it feel welcoming Harry Kane back in pre-season?

It felt weird cheering on Spurs against Kane. I thought it was really respectful of him not lifting the trophy against us. He loves Spurs and we respect him. There is no bad blood between him and the fans. We all want him to do well.

What are your thoughts on the scrapping of concessions at Tottenham, West Ham and other clubs who are being affected by this?

It’s disgusting. The years of loyalty formed from older fans who have passed down their support to kids and family, without them there would be no loyal fans attending matches. It’s also brilliant to see that despite rivalry football fans come together to support one another for what’s right and for the love of the game.