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  • S3E48 | Spurs’ Lost Season: Leadership, Recruitment and the Road Back

    S3E48 | Spurs’ Lost Season: Leadership, Recruitment and the Road Back
    Apr 22 2026
    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 signings of João Palhinha and Conor Gallagher, the imbalance of the squad, the short-lived Igor Tudor experiment, and the wider questions around leadership, recruitment and culture at the club. We also look at De Zerbi’s arrival, his reputation for improving players, and why his coaching could be exactly what Tottenham’s young squad needs, even if the timing could hardly be more chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 Min.
  • S3E47 | Inside the Psychology of Tottenham’s Relegation Fight

    S3E47 | Inside the Psychology of Tottenham’s Relegation Fight
    Apr 17 2026
    We’re joined by sport psychologist Dan Abrahams to talk about why Spurs so often look tense, hesitant and disconnected when the pressure ramps up. Using ideas from his new book Compete, we get into high performance mindset, why players hide, how leadership loss affects a dressing room, and whether constant upheaval at the club has created confusion on the pitch. We also chat about Romero as captain, the impact of fan pressure, and why culture, structure and messaging matter just as much as tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 Min.
  • S3E46 | De Zerbi-Ball at Spurs: What Changes, What Breaks, What Works

    S3E46 | De Zerbi-Ball at Spurs: What Changes, What Breaks, What Works
    Apr 10 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 Std.
  • S3E45 | If Spurs Go Down, What Actually Happens Financially?

    S3E45 | If Spurs Go Down, What Actually Happens Financially?
    Apr 8 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 Min.
  • S3E44 | Inside De Zerbi’s Marseille with Julien Laurens

    S3E44 | Inside De Zerbi’s Marseille with Julien Laurens
    Apr 1 2026
    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 tactical demands, his clashes with players and the press, his need for control, and which Spurs players might thrive or struggle under him. A proper deep dive into one of the most fascinating managers in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 Min.
  • S3E43 | The Five Pillar Solution To Fixing Tottenham

    S3E43 | The Five Pillar Solution To Fixing Tottenham
    Mar 30 2026
    We sit down with Ben White to break down the five pillars every successful football club needs: strategy and structure, manager alignment, money, recruitment, and patience. From Daniel Levy’s exit and the vacuum left behind, to why Spurs keep making the same mistakes, we get into what a modern club should actually look like and why Tottenham still feel miles off it. We also touch on stadium revenue, PSR, bad recruitment, and why money alone solves absolutely nothing. A proper look at the problems behind the problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 4 Min.
  • S3E42 | Danny Blanchflower, A Glorious Life

    S3E42 | Danny Blanchflower, A Glorious Life
    Mar 26 2026
    You can buy Mike Donavan's wonderful book here We sat down with author Mike Donovan to explore the life and legacy of Danny Blanchflower, a man who helped define Tottenham Hotspur. We discuss Donovan’s journey, Blanchflower’s move to Spurs, and his influence on one of the club’s greatest sides. More than a brilliant footballer, Blanchflower was a modern captain ahead of his time. Thoughtful, articulate, and demanding of high standards, he shaped the dressing room and embodied what Spurs stood for. This episode looks at why his legacy still matters today, and why he remains the gold standard for leadership and identity at a football club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 Min.
  • S3E41 | Tottenham Fans And The Team Bus

    S3E41 | Tottenham Fans And The Team Bus
    Mar 21 2026
    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 can happen when Spurs fans pull in the same direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 Min.