had

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"Last September, we recognised that something seismic had to change at Spurs," wrote Charrington, who was appointed to the Spurs board in March 2025.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Similar rules had been put in place last year but only from May 30.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

African governments have expressed alarm, and Ghana is planning to repatriate this week hundreds of its nationals, its high commissioner Benjamin Quashie told AFP at the weekend, admitting many had expired work permits.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Sela Green had the best hair in school.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith