The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
The Fighting Cock Podcast 877 episodes Nov 9, 2026
The Fighting Cock is a Tottenham Hotspur podcast hosted by Flav, with a rotating panel of co-hosts including Alex, Cal, Jon, Ricky, Spooky, and T. The show offers a passionate and often humorous dissection of all things related to the football club, from match analysis to fan culture. Episodes are edited and mixed by Engineer Al. The podcast also promotes a sponsor, AG1, and engages with listeners through Patreon, social media, and WhatsApp.
Episodes
S16E31 - Bump In The Road
We pick apart the defeat at Leeds and ask whether a reality check should change how we feel about De Zerbi’s Spurs. There’s a heated debate over Bogle’s challenge on Mathys Tel, another existential crisis about VAR, and questions about our midfield selection and the increasingly urgent need for a striker. We also discuss Vinai Venkatesham’s The Sports Agents interview, the direction of the club an
S16E30 - A Period of Great Satisfaction
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We’re winning games, playing proper football and struggling to remember how to enjoy it. We discuss why De Zerbi’s Spurs feel different, Tonali and Fernandes taking control, and whether Solanke can be the striker we need. There’s Leeds away to worry about, another round of the Aston Villa food chain argument and memories of the ol
S16E29 - Give Newcastle Another £100 Million
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Three straight league wins and we’ve forgotten how to be miserable. We pick apart Tottenham’s win over Palace, the relentless pressing under De Zerbi and why Tonali and Fernandes have transformed our midfield. There’s love for Archie Gra
THE LAB - Why De Zerbi’s Tottenham Is Starting to Click
We’re joined by Kish from LilywhiteLab to break down how De Zerbi’s Tottenham is taking shape, and why the Chelsea performance showed far more than the highlights could capture.
We discuss Fernandes unlocking Tonali, Maddison pulling opponents out of position, and why technical centre-backs are essential to making it all work. There’s also Kinsky’s bravery on the ball, Kudus giving us a way out o
S16E28 - Born in the Rain
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We’re still buzzing after beating Chelsea, and we’ve gone from wondering where the next win is coming from to plotting our route up the table. We discuss Tonali and Fernandes running the midfield, Tel’s relentless confidence, Kinsky playin
S16E27 - The New Tottenham
We’ve gone to Stamford Bridge and played Chelsea off the park. Flav, Alex and Big Jon celebrate a glorious two nil win, with Fernandes and Tonali running the midfield, Tel delivering a moment to remember and De Zerbi giving us every reason to believe.
We discuss Chelsea losing their heads, the Palmer and Rogers flashpoints, Kinsky and Van Hecke’s importance on the ball, and whether this is the st
S16E26 - Chelsea, Cheese and Irrational Hatred
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One win and we’re already talking ourselves into getting something at Chelsea. Alec from AOT Pod joins Flav and Cal to discuss whether we should risk Maddison, what Gallagher offers and why Pedro Porro makes such a difference.
We celebrate Kulusevski’s return, discuss January tra
S16E25 - Kiss the Badge
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We’ve won a game of football, and we’re going to enjoy it. Flav, Ricky and Big Jon celebrate victory over Coventry, Maddison’s outrageous strike and badge-kissing controversy, and Marmoush giving us some much-needed breathing space. We try to work out De Zerbi’s formation, make th
S16E24 - Everything’s Going to Be Fine. Probably.
Harry Brooks and Thelonious join us for Q&A Thursday, and Flav’s convinced everything’s going to be fine. Convincing everyone else is another matter. Was the United performance a turning point, or were United just shite? We debate De Zerbi’s football, our lack of presence in both boxes and whether encouraging performances will actually turn into wins.
Plus, are we blocking our best young players?
S16E23 - Limbs at Old Trafford
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Solanke’s late equaliser at Old Trafford, ten men refusing to fold and an away end that never stopped believing. We pick through a performance that gave us reasons to be positive, even if that optimism is upsetting a few people.
Cal and debutant Dan Muino join us to discuss Benta
S16E22 - It’s Going to Click. Any Day Now.
Spurs are back and we’re convinced it’s all going to click. We’d just quite like to know when.
We discuss why we’re still backing De Zerbi, whether Mathys Tel’s international goals can kickstart his Tottenham season, and why Williams-Barnett needs a chance. With Manchester United away approaching, we look at the encouraging signs, the square pegs in round holes and how much the last two seasons a
S16E21 - Ossie Ardiles and the Worst Possible Hangover
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The international break has gone on so long we’ve started feeling positive about Tottenham again. We discuss backing De Zerbi, giving the new signings time and whether selling Spence, Parrott and Lankshear deserves quite so much hindsight. Should Williams-Barnett get his chance, and can Maddison unlock th
THE LAB | 30 Minutes With Ledley King
Welcome to The Lab. For this episode, I sat down with someone who means an enormous amount to this club and to all of us who support it: Ledley King.
An academy graduate, our captain, a one-club man and now a member of Tottenham’s Hall of Fame.
On a personal level, I’m incredibly grateful to have been given this opportunity. We spend so much time talking about Spurs and the people who’ve shaped
S16E20 - Can Deki's Return Raise Us?
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Flav and Ricky are keeping each other sane through the international break. We discuss the prospect of Kulusevski’s return, what he could bring to De Zerbi’s side and why patience seems such a difficult sell when it comes to Tottenham. Flav reports back from a frustrating encounter with Sean Dyche on The Overlap, and we quest
S16E19 - What Fresh Hell Is This?
Bottom of the league, another home defeat, and somehow we still think this might work. Flav, Ricky and Big Jon pick through the 3–2 loss to Aston Villa and ask whether Tottenham’s improving performances offer real hope or just another way to torture ourselves.
We discuss De Zerbi’s search for the right midfield, the missing number ten, Solanke’s struggles and why Savinho gives us reasons to belie
S16E18 - Being Spurs Survivors
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We finally score a goal, lose 3–1 at Anfield and somehow come away feeling more positive. Alex from AOT podcast makes his TFC debut alongside Flav and Ricky as we discuss the Liverpool performance, Marmoush’s
S16E17 - Reasons To be Positive
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Tottenham still haven’t scored in the Premier League, but is the Everton draw really as bleak as the headline suggests?
Flav, Big Jon and Mark look at the encouraging signs in De Zerbi’s early Spurs side: a solid
S16E16 - Gray Matter
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Pochettino has been speaking about Tottenham again, including his openness to helping the club in the future. Is a return inevitable one day?
Flav and Ricky also get stuck into Chelsea’s historic financial breaches an
THE LAB | Richarlison Exit, Mudryk Gamble & Spurs’ Injury Reset
We’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick for a wide-ranging Tottenham Hotspur discussion.
We assess Richarlison’s uncertain future and whether Spurs have handled his potential exit well, before looking at the club’s major change in approach to injuries and player fitness under Roberto De Zerbi.
We also discuss whether Tottenham’s £400m rebuild has genuinely lifted expectations, the logic behind the Mykhai
S16E15 - The Bentancur Renaissance
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Spurs are still waiting for their first Premier League goal of the season, but are there finally signs that Roberto De Zerbi’s methods are beginning to take hold?
Flav, Alex and Mark discuss the draw at Nottingham Forest
S16E14 - Fixing Mudryk
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Ricky is deeply unimpressed by Tottenham’s move for Mykhailo Mudryk, but can Roberto De Zerbi revive a player he knows so well?
We assess Spurs’ dramatic transfer window, the departures of Kevin Danso and Richarlison, Johan L
S16E13 - The Day Of Discontent
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After a summer featuring major arrivals such as Tonali, Fernandez, Marmoush and Savio, why has missing out on one final target caused such an angry reaction among Spurs supporters? The lads discuss the gamble on Mykhailo Mudryk,
S16E12 - Everything We Want
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Savio has arrived, Marmoush is ready, Kudus is on his way back and suddenly Tottenham’s attack looks completely different.
We look back at the win over Charlton, Savio’s brilliant debut, why Mateus Fernandes could become one of Spurs
S16E11 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend
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Flav and Ricky pick through the wreckage of Tottenham's 3-0 defeat to Brentford and ask how a summer of excitement ended with Spurs looking so disjointed on the opening day.
We discuss De Zerbi's admission that Spurs aren't a team yet, Archie Gray wearing the armband, a completely new-look defence, Bergvall's nightmare, K
S16E10 - Are We... Back?
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Flav, Ricky and Big Jon react to the possibility of Tottenham signing Omar Marmoush and Savinho, ask just how high expectations should be after an extraordinary summer, and wonder w
THE LAB | What Pre-Season Has Taught Us About De Zerbi-Ball
Tottenham’s pre-season has been messy, but beneath the injuries, absences and disrupted preparation, are we beginning to see what Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs will eventually look like?
I'm joined by Kish from LilywhiteLab to break down the first signs of De Zerbi-ball, why Luca Williams-Barnett looks ready for first-team football, how Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali could transform Tottenham’s mi
THE LAB | The Johan Lange Reappraisal
Was Johan Lange really the problem at Tottenham, or was he simply working within the restrictions imposed by Daniel Levy?
We’re joined by the Athletics' Dan Kilpatrick to reassess Lange’s time at Spurs, from the club’s focus on young players and a succession of questionable transfer windows to the dramatic change we’ve seen this summer.
We discuss how much freedom Lange actually had under Levy
S16E09 - Just Give Porro The Armband
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A proper Fighting Cock Q&A. We ask what Glenn Hoddle would be worth in today's market, whether modern football has killed the flair player, and why the game doesn't seem to produce mavericks like it used to.
There's also Spurs' penalty
S16E08 - Savinho, Romero & Tottenham’s New Era
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Tottenham are moving differently.
Romero and Djed Spence are out, Savinho could cost enormous money, and De Zerbi’s squad is starting to look radically different from the one he inherited.
Flav, Alex and Big Jon discuss whether Spurs are se
S16E07 - The £500k-A-Week Question
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We get into the increasingly ridiculous world of transfer ITKs, do the maths on whether Victor Osimhen really is beyond Tottenham’s reach, discuss the dangers of blowing apart the club’s wage structure, an
S16E06 - Mumma's Little Tramp
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We discuss whether Johan Lange deserves far more credit than he's getting for Tottenham's recruitment, why Roberto De Zerbi has already won over supporters with his philosophy, and what Kulusevski's return could mean for Spurs this season. There's also chat about Cody Gakpo, Savinho, Jed Spence, Bergvall, the latest transfe
S16E05 - Becoming De Zerbi's Team
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Tottenham's pre-season takes another step forward after a fiery 2-1 win over Chelsea. We break down what the performance tells us about Roberto De Zerbi's developing side, why Mathys Tel and Antonin Kinsky continue to impress, and whether Spurs a
S16E04 - Bombas & Big Questions
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Flav, Jon and comedian Josh James dive into Tottenham's summer rebuild, De Zerbi's influence, the striker dilemma, transfer rumours and the psychology of being a Spurs fan. Add in listener questi
The Lab | The Beautiful Rivalry: The People, Pubs and Pavements of Spurs vs Arsenal
We’re joined by Adam Catterall, broadcaster, storyteller and host of Fight Disciples, to discuss his new football documentary series, The Beautiful Divide.
The opening film explores the rivalry between Tottenham and Arsenal, not simply through results and famous matches, but through the supporters, pubs, families and streets that give the North London derby its identity. Adam explains why he want
S16E03 - Can Spurs Go From 17th to Title Contenders?
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Has something fundamentally changed at Tottenham Hotspur?
Sean Kray joins Flav to discuss the remarkable transformation taking place under Roberto De Zerbi, why this summer feels completely different from anything we've seen before, and whether Spurs s
S16E02 - Xavi Simons Believes. Do We?
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The optimism around Tottenham is unlike anything we've felt for years... but should we actually believe it?
This week the lads discuss Xavi Simons' brilliant interview, why everyone at Spurs suddenly seems to be talking about winning titles, and whether Rob
S16E01 - Where Will Tottenham Finish This Season?
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We're looking ahead to the new Premier League season and asking the biggest question of all: can Tottenham genuinely challenge for the title under Roberto De Zerbi?
We break down the current squad, debate whether Morgan Gibbs-White is the missing piece, discuss
S15E95 - England Are Out... Now Let's Win the League
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England's World Cup dream is over, so naturally we've turned our attention back to Tottenham.
We react to England's semi-final defeat, discuss whether Jed Spence has played his way into De Zerbi's plans, ask if it's finally time to move on from Cristian Romero and p
S15E94 - Daniel, Daniel, Dan, Dan, D... D
With the main podcast running way over, we finally get around to your Reddit questions.
We chat Harry Kane's future, whether Cristian Romero should be sold, De Zerbi's pulling power in the transfer market, Kinski's redemption arc, Morgan Rogers purely for the meltdown, England's World Cup heroics and why Tottenham suddenly feel like a club moving in a completely different direction.
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S15E93 - Leão, Lies & The Lewis Family: Spurs Have Changed
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45 minutes of transfer madness before we answer a single question. We discuss whether Tottenham have fundamentally changed under the Lewis family, the arrivals of Tonali and Fernandes, w
S15E92 - FOOD CHAIN
Tottenham are spending big and the rest of football can't seem to cope.
Flav and Ricky react to the arrivals of Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, discuss why rival fans are so rattled by Spurs' ambition, and explain why this transfer window feels completely different to anything we've experienced before.
They also debate whether we've really overpaid, what the ownership change has already meant for t
S15E91 - Building For The Short Term
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We discuss the latest around Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, whether Spurs can genuinely land both players, and why fans should be careful not to get swept away by every rumour that appears online.
We also look at Antonín Kinsky's remarkable turnaround, Luka Vušk
THE LAB | The Spurs Finance Q&A - Why Cash Is King
On this episode of The Lab, Flav is joined by football finance enthusiast Ben White to answer your questions on Tottenham Hotspur’s finances.
We dig into the new Squad Cost Ratio rules, what happens as PSR fades out, whether Spurs really can spend 115% of revenue, and why that so-called “loophole” is not quite what it seems.
There’s also discussion on the Lewis family’s cash injections, Daniel L
S15E90 - You Should've Relegated Us
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We answer your questions as the summer transfer window goes into overdrive. We chat about Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Savinho and what Tottenham's aggressive approach says about the club's ambitions. We also debate whether Lucas Bergvall should stay or go, discuss
S15E89 - Bergvall, Big Decisions and Bigger Ambitions
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We’re back after an unexpected week off and there’s plenty to get stuck into. We discuss Tottenham’s relentless transfer activity, why Roberto De Zerbi appears to be getting exactly what he wants, and whether the club is finally behaving like one of the
The Lab | What Players Say To Their Agents During A Relegation Battle
An honest conversation with former football agent Jim Erwood about what the game is actually like behind the scenes.
We talk about whether footballers truly love their clubs, what players say to agents during a relegation battle, why loyalty in football barely exists anymore, and how modern players are pushed to think about themselves first.
Jim shares incredible stories from his time as an agen
S15E88 - The Vuskovic Conundrum
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We jumped on for an impromptu pod after reports emerged that Brighton want Luka Vuskovic. We discuss why the move might make sense for everyone involved, whether De Zerbi is prioritising ready-made players over prospects, and what it says about the way To
S15E87 - Are Spurs Finally Fixing the Mistakes of the Past?
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This week we answer your questions on everything from Pedro Porro's future and the arrival of Andy Robertson and Senesi, to whether Spurs are finally correcting the mistakes made during the previous regime. We look back on the Thomas Frank era one year on,
S15E86 - Tottenham's Increasingly Ambitious Summer Plans
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This week we dive into Tottenham's increasingly ambitious summer plans. We discuss the latest links to Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho and other potential signings, what Dougie Freedman's arrival could mean behind the scenes, and whether Roberto De Zerbi is begi
The Lab | Inside The Fall Of Daniel Levy
This week we’re joined by senior news reporter for The Athletic, Matt Slater, to unpack one of the most dramatic periods in Tottenham Hotspur’s history. We discuss Daniel Levy’s departure, the power structures that shaped Spurs for decades, the role of the Lewis family, takeover speculation, the Gibb River review, and whether Tottenham are genuinely for sale. We also explore the realities of moder
S15E85 - Is Optimism Back on the Menu?
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We discuss the potential arrivals of Andrew Robertson and Marcos Senesi, what they could bring to the squad, and whether the club's recent statements from Peter Charrington and the Lewis family signal genuine change or simply better PR. We also get into the unc
THE LAB | Do You Trust The Lewis Family?
We’re joined by Anatole Pang to dig into what’s really happening behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur following the departure of Daniel Levy and the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi. We talk about the club’s restructure, the role of the Lewis family, the significance of the Gibb River review, and whether Spurs have abandoned the modern football model to build around one coach. We also discuss Peter C
S15E84 - Relief
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We talk through the exhausting final day against Everton, the relief inside the stadium at full time, De Zerbi’s impact since arriving, and the moment the connection between the fans and players finally felt repaired. There’s love for Kinsky, Palhinha and the players who dragged S
S15E83 - Romero, Rage & The Final Day
We try to hold it together ahead of Tottenham’s final game of the season…
There’s anger over Romero leaving for Argentina before the biggest game in years, debates over whether footballers genuinely care about the clubs they play for, and the creeping fear that Spurs are fully capable of turning the one relegation scenario available into reality.
We also get into De Zerbi’s press conference com
S15E82 - Uncle Bill Had The Right Idea
Following another damaging defeat at Chelsea, we reflect on the wider psychological toll of supporting Tottenham Hotspur during one of the Club’s most turbulent seasons. We explore the long-term direction of Spurs under the current ownership, the impact of years of inconsistent football decisions, and whether Roberto De Zerbi can restore belief and stability ahead of next season.
We talk VAR cont
S15E81 - One Point From Safety
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We talk Chelsea away, West Ham’s collapse, why we believe that De Zerbi might actually be the man to rebuild Tottenham, and why this season can never happen again. Plus VAR conspiracies, sleepless nights, airline fear, Californian wine and Sean Kray defending the
THE LAB - Steve Nash & The Fighting Cock - From MVP to COYS
We’re joined by NBA legend and lifelong Spurs fan Steve Nash for a proper wide-ranging chat about Tottenham, culture, leadership, Daniel Levy, player standards, injuries, the pitch conspiracy, Harry Kane, Glenn Hoddle, Ajax away and what it actually takes to compete at the very top. An unbelievable conversation with someone who really, really gets it.
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S15E80 - To Tel And Back
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Spurs take a point at home to Leeds, and somehow that is only the second-worst thing to happen to Flav this weekend.
The lads pick through another deeply uncomfortable night in N17: Mat
S15E79 - Are We A Sleeping Giant Again?
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De Zerbi calmness, relegation maths, Palhinha love, Van de Ven rumours, Maddison on the bench and the horrible thrill of actually caring. We get into why Spurs suddenly feel alive, what staying up could unlock, and whether next season might actually be something to look forward t
THE LAB | How De Zerbi Got Spurs Playing
We’re joined by coach to Premier League footballers, Harry Brooks, to break down what Roberto De Zerbi has already changed at Spurs, from the shift in mentality and confidence to the tactical details behind the win at Aston Villa. We talk about buy-in, accountability, composed aggression, pressing traps, risk, control, and why this version of Tottenham suddenly looks calmer, braver and far more co
S15E78 - Those Chickens Are Up To Something
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We’re back after a huge win at Villa Park, trying very hard not to get carried away and failing almost immediately.
We talk about De Zerbi calming everything down, the shift in mentality, Spurs finally looking structured again, and why this performance deserved far more credit th
S15E77 - Medical Rooms to Boardrooms
We assess the wider issues behind Tottenham’s season, including concerns around the medical department, recurring injuries, player trust, refereeing decisions and the club’s wider operational standards.
The discussion also covers potential departures, relegation implications, executive accountability, ownership, recruitment failures and whether the problems at Spurs are structural rather than cir
S15E75 - The Calm Before The Storm
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We’re back for a Q&A and it goes exactly where you’d expect and nowhere you’d predict. From old-school VHS trauma to full-blown relegation anxiety, we try to make sense of Spurs right now and probably fail in the process. There’s talk of De Zerbi, whether anyone at the club is ac
THE LAB | Spurs’ Lost Season: Leadership, Recruitment and the Road Back
We’re joined on The Lab by Kish from Lilywhite Lab to dig into what has gone wrong at Tottenham this season, and whether Roberto De Zerbi can be the man to fix it.
We discuss the importance of player buy-in, why Thomas Frank’s approach never fully convinced the squad, and how Spurs’ lack of midfield control became the defining tactical problem of the season. There’s also a deep dive into the sign
S1574 - Delusion, Hope and Xavi Simons
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The Brighton draw, the panic, the hope, and why one decent performance has suddenly made survival feel possible again. There’s love for Xavi Simons, sympathy for Danso, praise for Bentancur and De Zerbi, and the usual descent into nonsense, lazy boys, en suites and the emotional d
S15E73 - It's All On Him
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We check in on where our heads are at before Brighton, and it is not exactly a healthy place to be. There’s chat about whether we’re mentally preparing for relegation, whether one win changes everything, the players Spurs fans still respect, Cristian Romero’s leadership, the mood
S1572 - Just Win One Game
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We try to make sense of another defeat and that sinking feeling that this might actually be happening. There’s talk about the injuries, the lack of identity, and whether this group of players can pull anything together in the final six games. We argue about decision
THE LAB | De Zerbi-Ball at Spurs: What Changes, What Breaks, What Works
We dig into what De Zerbi ball could actually look like at Spurs, from build-up patterns and risk in possession to which players might thrive and which might struggle. We also get into his reputation, why the Marseille chaos might need more context, and whether Tottenham finally have a coach with enough clarity and force of personality to shape the club around him.
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THE LAB | If Spurs Go Down, What Actually Happens Financially?
We dig into the financial reality of what would happen if Spurs were relegated. From parachute payments and wage reduction clauses to player sales, stadium revenue and the Leeds comparison, we separate panic from fact and ask just how bad it would really be if the worst happened.
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S15E71 - A Single Training Session
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We’re back with Spooky making a rare appearance and it quickly turns into therapy. We talk De Zerbi, whether we’re already down, and why a 12 minute training video has us believing again. There’s debate over Romero, summer rebuilds, and whether any of this club actually makes sens
THE LAB | Inside De Zerbi’s Marseille with Julien Laurens
We’re joined by journalist and broadcaster Julien Laurens to dig into Tottenham’s appointment of Roberto De Zerbi and why it feels both exciting and slightly terrifying. We talk through his time at Marseille, why his football can be brilliant, why things so often turn volatile around him, and whether Spurs have just hired a genius or lit the fuse on another explosion. There’s loads in here on his
S15E70 - De Zerbi Lands
Roberto De Zerbi is officially in, and we try to work out what on earth that actually means for Spurs. We talk through the chaos of appointing a third manager in one season, whether De Zerbi can keep us up, and why this feels both exciting and deeply unsettling at the same time. We get into the club’s lack of structure, the culture issues that keep repeating themselves, the kind of players who mig
S15E69 - The Looming Of De Zerbi
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We try to make sense of yet another mad week at Spurs. Tudor’s gone, De Zerbi’s looming, and we’re left asking the same question again... who’s actually running this club? We chat through the decision making, the lack of structure, whether sacking Tudor changes anything, and why t
S15E68 - Pull Me Out Of This
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We started with chants. We ended with existential dread. Somewhere between 10,000 fans welcoming the team bus and Spurs collapsing on the pitch, everything went completely sideways. There’s stepmums talking about curtains mid-game, emotional damage, panic, and the realisation that
THE LAB | Tottenham Fans And The Team Bus
We chat to Stu and Jay about how the idea to greet the team bus before Forest came together, how quickly the club, police and fan groups got behind it, and why this week has felt completely different around Spurs. We get into the disconnect between players and fans, why the mood has shifted so suddenly, and why this match feels massive for the future of the club. Most of all, this is about what ca
S15E67 - Tudor, Togetherness and a Fight to Stay Up
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We finally feel something again.
After months of numbness, Spurs put in back to back performances that actually give us belief. We talk about why the Atletico result might be the real turning point, how Igor Tudor seems to have flipped the mood inside the dressing room, and why t
S15E66 - Hope, At Last
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For the first time in 2026, we’ve actually got something positive to talk about. We look back at Tottenham’s dramatic late equaliser at Anfield, Richarlison’s big moment, and why this point could matter far beyond just the table. We talk about the injury crisis, the pe
S15E65 - Pulling Together
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We dip into the Patreon questions and end up covering just about everything: grim workplace toilet stories, Sunderland away loyalty point obsession, the need for Spurs fans to pull together for the run-in, and the brutal reality of more injuries at the worst possible time. We chat
S15E64 - Kin Hell
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We look back at the chaos of Spurs’ defeat to Atletico, from Kinsky’s nightmare start and Tudor’s ruthless decision to hook him early, to the state of the pitch, Van de Ven’s let-off, and the wider mess around the club. There’s chat about culture, Levy, why Spurs keep collapsing i
S15E63 - Willy at Work, Poch Dreams and the Fear of the Drop
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With no game to ruin the weekend, we opened the floor for a full Q&A and it went exactly where you would expect: strange work stories, irrational Spurs superstitions, ticket price arguments, and a proper look at what relegation would mean for this squad. We talk about who stays, who goes, why so many of t
