Oliver Young-Myles
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As everyone’s talking about him, here’s a piece I wrote in 2023 on Micky van de Ven, informed by his former FC Volendam coach Ruben Jongkind.
“His athletic ability and speed, I’ve never seen that for a centre-back or defender.” #THFC
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“His athletic ability and speed, I’ve never seen that for a centre-back or defender.” #THFC
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The making of Micky van de Ven: The Dutch reserve who became a Spurs fan favourite
Four years ago Van de Ven was on the verge of leaving a Dutch second division team without playing a game. Now he's starring for the Premier League title challengers
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November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As everyone’s talking about him, here’s a piece I wrote in 2023 on Micky van de Ven, informed by his former FC Volendam coach Ruben Jongkind.
“His athletic ability and speed, I’ve never seen that for a centre-back or defender.” #THFC
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“His athletic ability and speed, I’ve never seen that for a centre-back or defender.” #THFC
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After 4.5 years (nearly 7 including freelance spells) last Friday marked my final day at The i Paper 👋
I’m now exploring new opportunities, in football journalism and beyond, and my DMs are open 💬
Please feel free to get in touch!
I’m now exploring new opportunities, in football journalism and beyond, and my DMs are open 💬
Please feel free to get in touch!
October 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
After 4.5 years (nearly 7 including freelance spells) last Friday marked my final day at The i Paper 👋
I’m now exploring new opportunities, in football journalism and beyond, and my DMs are open 💬
Please feel free to get in touch!
I’m now exploring new opportunities, in football journalism and beyond, and my DMs are open 💬
Please feel free to get in touch!
Tottenham Tifo 🖼️
September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tottenham Tifo 🖼️
European nights under the lights in N17.
September 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
European nights under the lights in N17.
Filled @danielstorey85.bsky.social’s boots for this weekend’s The Score.
Analysis on all 20 Premier League clubs after this weekend’s results 👇
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Analysis on all 20 Premier League clubs after this weekend’s results 👇
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The Score: Lethal Haaland, Newcastle's debutant stars and hapless Hammers
All the big talking points on every Premier League club this weekend
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September 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Filled @danielstorey85.bsky.social’s boots for this weekend’s The Score.
Analysis on all 20 Premier League clubs after this weekend’s results 👇
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Analysis on all 20 Premier League clubs after this weekend’s results 👇
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Tottenham have scored two set-piece goals in the PL this season (they had 10 in total in 24-25) and kept more PL clean sheets under Frank in 2025 than Ange (3-2).
Piece on two key areas of improvement after yesterday's derby win #THFC
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Piece on two key areas of improvement after yesterday's derby win #THFC
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Frank has already solved two of Postecoglou's biggest Tottenham mistakes
Spurs have now kept three clean sheets in their opening four league games
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September 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Tottenham have scored two set-piece goals in the PL this season (they had 10 in total in 24-25) and kept more PL clean sheets under Frank in 2025 than Ange (3-2).
Piece on two key areas of improvement after yesterday's derby win #THFC
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Piece on two key areas of improvement after yesterday's derby win #THFC
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Enjoyed speaking to Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora ahead of West Ham vs Spurs.
Mohammed Kudus’s return, Upton Park’s ‘Chicken Run’, Stalteri’s goal and a Daniel Levy deadline day story 👇 #WHUFC #THFC
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Mohammed Kudus’s return, Upton Park’s ‘Chicken Run’, Stalteri’s goal and a Daniel Levy deadline day story 👇 #WHUFC #THFC
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'He's lucky it's not Upton Park!': What Kudus can expect on West Ham return
Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora speak to The i Paper about Kudus's acrimonious move to Tottenham and a shared memory of Daniel Levy
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September 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Enjoyed speaking to Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora ahead of West Ham vs Spurs.
Mohammed Kudus’s return, Upton Park’s ‘Chicken Run’, Stalteri’s goal and a Daniel Levy deadline day story 👇 #WHUFC #THFC
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Mohammed Kudus’s return, Upton Park’s ‘Chicken Run’, Stalteri’s goal and a Daniel Levy deadline day story 👇 #WHUFC #THFC
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Jack Grealish already has four PL assists this season, twice as many as he managed in his final two City seasons combined. The shackles are off.
August 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Jack Grealish already has four PL assists this season, twice as many as he managed in his final two City seasons combined. The shackles are off.
Ludicrous decision. VAR is meant to correct 'clear and obvious' errors, not re-referee matches. An 18-year-old academy kid denied a great goal and moment in a derby for unavoidable contact.
August 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Ludicrous decision. VAR is meant to correct 'clear and obvious' errors, not re-referee matches. An 18-year-old academy kid denied a great goal and moment in a derby for unavoidable contact.
Xavi Simons to Spurs confirmed. Big coup given his potential and finally a new No 10 for Thomas Frank. Probably Spurs’ most exciting signing since Bale in 2020 🤔 #THFC
August 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Xavi Simons to Spurs confirmed. Big coup given his potential and finally a new No 10 for Thomas Frank. Probably Spurs’ most exciting signing since Bale in 2020 🤔 #THFC
Marcelino Nunez is set to become the first senior player to move between Norwich and Ipswich since 2001.
Piece on a transfer that has rocked East Anglia with insight from fans of both clubs #NCFC #ITFC
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Piece on a transfer that has rocked East Anglia with insight from fans of both clubs #NCFC #ITFC
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'It's a huge betrayal': Norwich break with 24 years of history and sell to Ipswich
Nunez is set to become a cult hero at one club - and a hate figure at another
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August 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Marcelino Nunez is set to become the first senior player to move between Norwich and Ipswich since 2001.
Piece on a transfer that has rocked East Anglia with insight from fans of both clubs #NCFC #ITFC
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Piece on a transfer that has rocked East Anglia with insight from fans of both clubs #NCFC #ITFC
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Fully expected Kudus to be an asset for Spurs in the final third. Didn’t appreciate how tireless he is off the ball. Absolutely relentless today #THFC
August 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Fully expected Kudus to be an asset for Spurs in the final third. Didn’t appreciate how tireless he is off the ball. Absolutely relentless today #THFC
The Uefa anthem is drowned out by boos from Crystal Palace fans at Selhurst Park and then followed by "F**k Uefa!" and "F**k Marinakis!" #CPFC
August 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Uefa anthem is drowned out by boos from Crystal Palace fans at Selhurst Park and then followed by "F**k Uefa!" and "F**k Marinakis!" #CPFC
Goal of the season contender on the opening day from Richarlison. Kudus with the cross, Richarlison with the acrobatic volley. Kudus to Richarlison proving to be some combo.... #THFC
August 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Goal of the season contender on the opening day from Richarlison. Kudus with the cross, Richarlison with the acrobatic volley. Kudus to Richarlison proving to be some combo.... #THFC
Big applause for Mathys Tel from the Spurs fans as he jogs along the touchline to warm-up after being subjected to racist abuse on Wednesday.
August 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Big applause for Mathys Tel from the Spurs fans as he jogs along the touchline to warm-up after being subjected to racist abuse on Wednesday.
Love Semenyo. So direct, two good feet, shoots on sight. Excellent player.
August 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Love Semenyo. So direct, two good feet, shoots on sight. Excellent player.
Disappointing end for Spurs but plenty of positives. Subs the turning point: Enrique (good), Frank (not so good). Spurs were a lesser side without Palhinha and Kudus which at least suggests they can make them better #PSGTOT
August 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Disappointing end for Spurs but plenty of positives. Subs the turning point: Enrique (good), Frank (not so good). Spurs were a lesser side without Palhinha and Kudus which at least suggests they can make them better #PSGTOT
Both Tottenham goals scored from deep free-kicks sent directly into the box.
New coaching staff inc. Andreas Georgson, ex-Brentford & Arsenal (among others) set-piece coach, making an instant impact #PSGTOT
New coaching staff inc. Andreas Georgson, ex-Brentford & Arsenal (among others) set-piece coach, making an instant impact #PSGTOT
August 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Both Tottenham goals scored from deep free-kicks sent directly into the box.
New coaching staff inc. Andreas Georgson, ex-Brentford & Arsenal (among others) set-piece coach, making an instant impact #PSGTOT
New coaching staff inc. Andreas Georgson, ex-Brentford & Arsenal (among others) set-piece coach, making an instant impact #PSGTOT
Spurs are good value for that HT lead. Really disciplined out of possession, a threat on the counter and not let PSG settle. Kudus lively, VdV clinical. #PSGTOT
August 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Spurs are good value for that HT lead. Really disciplined out of possession, a threat on the counter and not let PSG settle. Kudus lively, VdV clinical. #PSGTOT
At Hotspur Way for Thomas Frank’s first press conference as Tottenham manager
July 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
At Hotspur Way for Thomas Frank’s first press conference as Tottenham manager
Reposted by Oliver Young-Myles
Spurs haven't had a top Premier League dribbler since Gareth Bale.
Mohammed Kudus has attempted 59 more dribbles than any other PL player since the start of 23-24.
An exciting signing that adds something different to Thomas Frank's squad #THFC
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Mohammed Kudus has attempted 59 more dribbles than any other PL player since the start of 23-24.
An exciting signing that adds something different to Thomas Frank's squad #THFC
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Tottenham have finally found their Gareth Bale replacement
Spurs have agreed a deal with West Ham for Ghana international Mohammed Kudus, who is set to become Thomas Frank's second signing of the summer transfer window
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July 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Spurs haven't had a top Premier League dribbler since Gareth Bale.
Mohammed Kudus has attempted 59 more dribbles than any other PL player since the start of 23-24.
An exciting signing that adds something different to Thomas Frank's squad #THFC
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Mohammed Kudus has attempted 59 more dribbles than any other PL player since the start of 23-24.
An exciting signing that adds something different to Thomas Frank's squad #THFC
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