{"id":230309,"date":"2026-02-25T14:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/as-bad-as-gallagher-spurs-dud-is-their-biggest-waste-of-money-since-richarlison\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:10:12","slug":"as-bad-as-gallagher-spurs-dud-is-their-biggest-waste-of-money-since-richarlison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/as-bad-as-gallagher-spurs-dud-is-their-biggest-waste-of-money-since-richarlison\/","title":{"rendered":"As bad as Gallagher: Spurs dud is their biggest waste of money since Richarlison"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite winning the Europa League last season, Tottenham Hotspur<\/a>\u2019s decline in the Premier League<\/a> has been a major concern for the fans and staff behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

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The Lilywhites ended last campaign in a measly 17th place in England\u2019s top-flight, with their inability to rise up the table carrying over into the current season.<\/p>\n

Igor Tudor has been installed as the club\u2019s new manager until the end of June, with the Croatian tasked with leading the side away from the relegation zone.<\/p>\n

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His side currently sit just four points clear of the drop zone after 27 matches, which could see the Lilywhites\u2019 ever-present Premier League record come under huge threat.<\/p>\n

However, if the side are to avoid an embarrassing collapse and drop into the second tier, the former Juventus boss should move away from selecting one player in his starting eleven.<\/p>\n

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\n The stats behind Gallagher\u2019s struggles at Spurs<\/strong>
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In an attempt to inject a fresh lease of life into the Spurs senior ranks, the hierarchy completed the \u00a334m signing of central midfielder Conor Gallagher<\/a> from Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/p>\n

Such a move was seen as an impressive piece of business at the time, especially after leapfrogging fellow Premier League side Aston Villa in the race for his signature.<\/p>\n

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However, the 26-year-old has already made six league appearances for the Lilywhites, but there\u2019s no denying he\u2019s so far failed to hit the heights many expected in North London.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s only managed to come out on top in 16% of the aerial duels he\u2019s contested in England\u2019s top-flight to date, with such a figure ranking him in the bottom 3% of all players in the league.<\/p>\n

Gallagher has also been dribbled past 1.5 times per 90 so far this season, more than 91% of other midfielders in the league, which highlights his lack of defensive quality at present.<\/p>\n

The aforementioned figures are no doubt a concern to Tudor and the staff in North London, with the side failing to keep a single clean sheet since his \u00a340m transfer in January.<\/p>\n

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\n The Spurs star who\u2019s becoming the biggest waste since Richarlison<\/strong>
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Spending big on new players hasn\u2019t been alien to Spurs over the last couple of seasons, as seen with the \u00a360m move for Richarlison<\/a> back in the summer of 2022.<\/p>\n

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Given the nature of the fee, the move raised eyebrows across the division, with the Brazilian ultimately being unable to hit the heights many once anticipated.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old has only managed to net 28 times in his 122 appearances for the Lilywhites, subsequently registering one goal every four games he\u2019s featured in.<\/p>\n

Injuries have also played a part in his struggles in North London, with his move to the club a couple of years ago undoubtedly one that has failed to ignite and now looks a huge waste of money.<\/p>\n

However, he\u2019s not alone in struggling at Spurs following a big-money transfer, as seen with Xavi Simons<\/a> after his own move during the recent summer window.<\/p>\n

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A detailed look at Spurs\u2019 10 most expensive signings of all time. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Dutchman arrived from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig with huge expectations, especially after the club\u2019s previous hunt to land the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.<\/p>\n

The \u00a352m transfer fee seemed to be great business at the time, but it\u2019s safe to say the 22-year-old has failed to match the hype he arrived in North London with.<\/p>\n

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To date, Simons has only registered seven combined goals and assists in his 32 appearances across all competitions, including just one goal in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

However, his underlying stats in recent weeks have also been a cause for concern, as seen with his below-par outing during the North London Derby on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Xavi Simons – stats against Arsenal<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Statistics<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Minutes played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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90<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Touches<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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56<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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79%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chances created<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dribbles completed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Crosses completed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Duels lost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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15<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Fouls committed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

He lost 15 duels during the local derby – the most of any player on the pitch – whilst losing 100% of his aerial battles, which often saw him be dominated by the Gunners on home soil.<\/p>\n

The youngster also failed to complete any of the four dribbles he attempted, whilst being unable to find a teammate with any of the crosses he made into the 18-yard box.<\/p>\n

The aforementioned figures showcase the struggles he endured in and out of possession, with the 22-year-old ultimately way below the levels many expected upon his arrival.<\/p>\n

He undoubtedly has time to turn his fortunes around in North London, but like Gallagher, he\u2019s endured a much trickier start to life at Spurs than anyone could have imagined.<\/p>\n

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Both of them desperately need to find form, and quickly too, with the club\u2019s precarious position in the Premier League becoming more serious after each and every game week.<\/p>\n

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Tottenham need to turn things around quickly as relegation concerns grow in the Premier League. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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