Arizona Spurs Update | January 2026 — Gallagher Arrives, AFCON Final, and What’s Ahead


Arizona Spurs Update | January 2026


Fast Stats

Premier League​
Position: 14th​
Record: 7W – 6D – 9L​
Points: 27​
Goals: 31 scored / 29 conceded (+2 GD)

UEFA Champions League​
Group stage points: 11​
Matches remaining in league phase: 2​
Outlook: One more point likely enough

FA Cup​
Status: Eliminated — Third Round (Lost 2–1 vs Aston Villa)


Spurs Headlines

Transfer Update: Conor Gallagher Joins Spurs

Tottenham have completed the signing of Conor Gallagher, adding depth, energy, and Premier League experience to the midfield during the January window. Gallagher’s work rate and versatility should provide another option as Spurs navigate league play and European commitments in the second half of the season.

AFCON: Sarr and Senegal

Congratulations to Pape Matar Sarr and Senegal on winning the Africa Cup of Nations final! It’s always special seeing Spurs players representing club and country at the highest level.

Champions League Outlook

European nights return with plenty still to play for. Sitting on 11 points, Spurs are in a strong position, and one more point should be enough to move on to the next round. The margins are tight, but the opportunity is very much in Spurs’ hands as January unfolds.

Richarlison & Bentancur Injury Update

Tottenham will be without Richarlison for the coming weeks after the forward suffered a hamstring injury. Manager Thomas Frank has confirmed Richarlison is expected to miss around seven weeks, ruling him out through a demanding stretch of league and European fixtures.

Spurs are also managing the absence of Rodrigo Bentancur, whose injury further tests midfield depth at a key point in the season. With fixtures coming quickly, these setbacks place added emphasis on squad rotation and contributions from across the group as Spurs look to stay competitive on multiple fronts.

Coaching Staff Update

Spurs have made a change within the first-team coaching group, with John Heitinga joining Thomas Frank’s staff as an assistant coach. Heitinga brings top-level experience from both his playing and coaching career and is expected to contribute particularly on the training ground as Spurs work through a demanding part of the season.

The move reflects the club’s focus on strengthening the support structure around the first team as results and performances remain under close scrutiny.


Club Updates

Food Drive: 114 Pounds Donated

Thanks to your generosity, the Arizona Spurs food drive collected 114 pounds of donated food, which will provide 95 meals to those in our community. This is a tremendous result and a reflection of the care this community shows beyond matchdays. Thank you to everyone who donated, helped organize, and made this possible.

Arizona Spurs T-Shirts

Arizona Spurs t-shirts are on hand for matchdays and anytime you’re ready to pick one up. They’re $25, available in sizes XS through 2XL, and designed to be an easy, everyday way to show your Spurs pride.

Whether you’re wearing it to Fibber’s, out around town, or saving it for match mornings, each shirt helps support the club and the work that goes into keeping Arizona Spurs running strong. There’s no pressure and no deadline — grab one whenever it feels right. Just ask on matchday and we’ll get you taken care of.

Thank You, Guinness

A big thank you to Guinness for the foam printing on beers earlier this month. It was a fun event, a great atmosphere, and a reminder of how special these shared matchday experiences can be. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such an enjoyable day.


Upcoming Fixtures & Watch Schedule

Times listed are Arizona time.

January

  • Tue, Jan 20 — 1:00pm​
    Tottenham vs Dortmund - Champions League
  • Sat, Jan 24 — 8:00am​
    Burnley vs Tottenham
  • Wed, Jan 28 — 1:00pm​
    Frankfurt vs Tottenham - Champions League

February

  • Sun, Feb 1 — 9:30am​
    Tottenham vs Man City
  • Sat, Feb 7 — 5:30am​
    Man United vs Tottenham
  • Tue, Feb 10 — 12:30pm​
    Tottenham vs Newcastle
  • Sun, Feb 22 — 9:30am​
    Tottenham vs Arsenal

(As always, please double-check kickoff times closer to matchday.)


Closing Note

A new year brings a reset — not just for Spurs, but for us as Arizona Spurs as well. There’s a long stretch of the season still ahead, meaningful Champions League matches on the calendar, and plenty of chances for this group to find its footing again.

As we settle into 2026, our hope is simple: keep building strong matchdays, keep showing up for the big moments, and keep making Fibber’s a place that feels unmistakably Spurs on every kickoff. However the results fall, we’ll take this next chapter together and see where it leads.

Come On You Spurs,​
​- Arizona Spurs

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