Football news editor and journalist at The i Paper Author, 'Tottenham, from the Lane' > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tottenham-Lane-Story-Spurs-N17/dp/178531873X E-mail me at: Katherine.Lucas@inews.co.uk Read: https://inews.co.uk/author/katherine-lucahttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mvhy34h4ec2iCrystal Palace proposed training facility at New Beckenham: - Contracts signed, cricket club has deadline of 13 October to vacate🏏 - 'Concern and uncertainty' as hundreds of players left without pitch ❌ - Latest on Main Stand 🏟️ Full story #cpfc  👇 https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-training-ground-new-beckenham-cricket-club-476325814 Sep 2026 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhy34h4ec2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mvageccrqs2gNew deal for Lucas Bergvall at #thfc Roberto De Zerbi is a big admirer11 Sep 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvageccrqs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3muoifxhilc2yA 'shy' but 'competitive' man who loved cars, transfers and sometimes wrote letters to people he sacked A year since Daniel Levy's #thfc exit, this is a new history speaking to his ex-managers & staff £1 to read and get a month's access to @theipaper https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/joe-lewis-daniel-levy-tottenham-hotspur-473416504 Sep 2026 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoifxhilc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mumjzhlrrk2eInside Tottenham's 'multi-year' project - De Zerbi's role in Mudryk signing - Alarm at stagnating academy - Club 'not for sale' and Levy's stake still up in the air #thfc https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfers-300m-summer-474249103 Sep 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumjzhlrrk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mtqbkvsmtc2mMitigating factors but - why are Spurs the only major side so far off fielding the first-choice XI? - does “winning the transfer window” just mean having had the most to do? - Can De Zerbi’s system work if No 6 and CBs are this disjointed? Thoughts here #thfc https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-worst-issue-de-zerbi-471293423 Aug 2026 07:33 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqbkvsmtc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mtokgztmsk26Gtech as Spurs open at Brentford22 Aug 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtokgztmsk26https://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mtljeu3qss2vA bit more detail on that Savinho + Marmoush package 💰 At least two more sales still possible, a TV revenue boost and how this summer's extraordinary £300m spend has been financed #thfc https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-afford-savinho-next-transfer-target-472153821 Aug 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtljeu3qss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3msapzdr5xs2gExc: Understand Hull City are the other club interested in Tottenham forward Manor Solomon - West Ham currently leading the race Solomon expected to leave with Roberto De Zerbi prioritising a new LW #thfc #hcafc #whufc https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/hull-city-west-ham-tottenham-transfer-manor-solomon-468646404 Aug 2026 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3msapzdr5xs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mr6f6lf23k2dOver the World Cup, between 15-20,000 people were detained by ICE, bringing the total to more than 60,000 It took place outside the major cities, away from the eyes of the world. Story 👇 https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/ice-raids-trump-quiet-world-cup-463183821 Jul 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6f6lf23k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mr3t5wirus2fInside the MAGA World Cup - where Donald Trump's super-fans insist he won I spoke to the US Republicans convinced Balogun affair showed 'his leadership to get the best deal for our team', and that Iranians 'support Trump, who supports their freedom' https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/maga-donald-trump-world-cup-465069320 Jul 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3t5wirus2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mqwjuxraws2rDuring the World Cup - 15,000 ICE detentions 👮 - One fatal shooting of a citizen of a co-host 🇲🇽 - Supreme Court rules against transwomen playing football🏳️‍⚧️ - One banned referee❌ - Balogun🔴 Help - I think I've just been sportswashed. Column⤵️ https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-sportswashed-trumps-america-461587518 Jul 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwjuxraws2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mqmx6tiudk24It took two-and-a-half years and three loan spells before Djed Spence started a game at Tottenham A look at how he got from there to becoming an England cult figure #thfc https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/djed-spence-tottenham-england-hero-464333314 Jul 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmx6tiudk24https://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mqa3j6fqks2lThe secret Panini dealers of New York City 🗽 https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-panini-new-york-city-462371709 Jul 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa3j6fqks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mq5f2bkglc2tExclusive | Inside the football cages of Guantanamo Bay In a series of rare interviews, former detainees about their capture, torture and illegal detention - and their moments of humanity and escapism on the gravel football pitches of the naval base https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/football-guantanamo-bay-world-cup-445109508 Jul 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5f2bkglc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mpwd3aqr3k2n"Astonished" - why? Isn't this just what happens now? https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/fifa-trump-folarin-balogun-red-card-462676005 Jul 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwd3aqr3k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mpoaffdkh22aMost of England's problems are not just down to any intransigence from Tuchel - they are just not fixable. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/england-fear-world-cup-mexico-461963502 Jul 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoaffdkh22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mpc45pid6s2gTen years ago today, Iceland capitalised on English 'complacency' to beat them at a major tournament 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A decade on, the star of that night explains how Panama should approach tonight 🇵🇦 #WorldCup #PanEng https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/england-nation-panama-iceland-445089027 Jun 2026 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpc45pid6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mp4y3tqxb225Tottenham preparing second Tonali bid 💰 Narrowly ahead of Man Utd in Fernandes race ➡️ Vicario edges closer to exit 🧤 Richarlison decision to be made this summer 📝 How Spurs' summer is shaping up - with up to a £250m budget #thfc https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-250-transfer-tonali-deal-449527225 Jun 2026 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4y3tqxb225https://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mnwkpaxvqk22World Cup qualifying has become a farce - piece from Hill Dickinson Stadium https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/lionesses-england-women-world-cup-qualifying-445140110 Jun 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwkpaxvqk22https://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mnrukxf7mc2yExclusive | The wife of a British national detained by ICE warns the "lives and liberties" of England fans are at risk "It’s unethical to support a World Cup in a country treating people in such brutal ways, reminiscent of the militarised police we see in Palestine" https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/ice-england-fans-us-british-husband-444268408 Jun 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrukxf7mc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mn5igfzv3c2kArsenal went into this final as chronic underdogs because they are content to be that way on the European stage. From Budapest. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/mikel-arteta-southgate-arsenal-422482531 May 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn5igfzv3c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mn3yzvbd322oIt was a case of fine margins but the right result - Arsenal did not have enough to win the Champions League Piece from Budapest. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-champions-league-penalty-controversy-441779830 May 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn3yzvbd322ohttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mn3efd3xoc2wHere at the Puskas Arena 🏟️ And before kick-off, one more shout for the below, on why there is a £2bn corruption scandal looming over this Champions League final ⤵️ https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/donald-trump-champions-league-final-corruption-scandal-434972530 May 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn3efd3xoc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mmw7flolps2uThe £2bn corruption scandal looming over the Champions League final. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/donald-trump-champions-league-final-corruption-scandal-434972528 May 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmw7flolps2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mmnxesrigk2p🗣️ 'Please, Spurs - don't ruin my f***ing life' 🗣️ 'Overwhelming relief' 🗣️ 'We did it the Arsenal way' A day on the edge with Tottenham Hotspur fans ⤵️ #thfc #coys https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/spurs-fans-day-edge-relegated-443572625 May 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmnxesrigk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mmluvvuvws2pThere will be lots said about #thfc today but this could be the most important one, should Everton score first. How many times Tottenham have won a match in the Premier League this season after conceding the first goal: Zero.24 May 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmluvvuvws2phttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mmlka74ojs23What's the opposite of waking up on Christmas Day?24 May 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmlka74ojs23https://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mmh2a42br22bSpurs fans - if you are attending on Sunday and would like the chance to be featured in @theipaper.com drop me a DM. #thfc #coys22 May 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh2a42br22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mljdcor7k22dOne of the most extraordinary moments in Premier League history - from here, Arsenal win the title. From the London Stadium. #afc #whuars https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/var-arsenal-title-west-ham-disallowed-goal-439619810 May 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljdcor7k22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/kat-lucas.bsky.social/post/3mlj3d5dg3k26📍 London Stadium10 May 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:2bqexlmx3kryi2aq3bf7obed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj3d5dg3k26