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The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

The Fighting Cock

Brought to you by the lads at The Fighting Cock, The Lab is a Football podcast that encourages in depth conversation on subject matter that ranges from tactics, to transfer deals, how injuries are treated, to an agent"s role, to content creators, to coaches, and much more. Essentially The Lab is a podcast that talks about everything around the pitch, not just just what happens on it.

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42:28

SE3E17 | From Concourse to Stands: Building a Proper...

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2025/10/30

Billie joins us representing Change For Tottenham, discussing a fan-led movement to revive the home atmosphere at Spurs. Working alongside Return of the Shelf and THFCFlags, supporters are pushing for a unified singing section, better engagement from the club, and a stadium experience that reflects the passion of Tottenham Hotspur fans.From European away days with flags travelling alongside the team, to the legacy of the 1882 movement and grassroots mobilisation, we explore why the atmosphere has

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62:28

S3E16 | Why We Do The Fighting Cock

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2025/10/28

This week on The Lab feed I’m sharing something a little different. Iain from the excellent Poddingham Podspur invited me on to talk about how The Fighting Cock began, why I started The Lab, and what drives me to keep making Spurs content. I wasn’t planning to release this here since it was recorded for someone else’s show and it can feel a bit self-indulgent to talk about myself. But listening back, I think dedicated Fighting Cock and Lab listeners might enjoy the behind-the-scenes chat. Hopefully

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55:41

S3E15 | “We Knew We Were Winning It” - Ben Haines on...

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2025/10/21

Spurs presenter Ben Haines joins The Lab to talk about the Europa League win in Bilbao, how the “Winners” documentary came together, and what changed inside the club under Vinai Venkatesham and Thomas Frank. We get into Ange’s standards, Thomas Frank’s culture work, analysts clipping live during matches, and why increased access has lifted trust among supporters. Ben also shares the story behind Sonny’s emotional farewell interview and what it takes to ask bold questions when you only have ten

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46:48

S3E14 | Tottenham’s New Power Map: Paratici, Lange...

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2025/10/15

We’re joined on The Lab by Anatole Pang to break down Tottenham’s rapid front-office rebuild. We unpack the Lewis family’s stance on takeover bids, why we believe Spurs have created twin “sporting director” roles for Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange, how Vinai Venkatesham is centralising power as CEO, and what all this means for transfers, wages, set pieces, and Tottenham’s long-term football identity.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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62:18

S3E13 | Hotshot Spurs: Hoddle, Hummel and the Hazards...

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2025/10/15

We’re joined by author Gareth Dace to dive into Tottenham Hotspur’s most formative decade. From Keith Burkinshaw’s progressive blueprint and the revolutionary arrivals of Ardiles and Villa, to Archibald and Crooks igniting White Hart Lane, the sale of Chris Waddle to Marseille, Clive Allen’s 49-goal season, and that deafening 1984 UEFA Cup shootout, this is Spurs in the 80s in full color. We get into Irving Scholar’s vision, the PLC era, Hummel, the Shelf stand rebuild, hooliganism, and the Alan

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42:09

S3E12 | Tottenham’s £100m: What It Really Means

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2025/10/09

We're joined by football finance expert Ben White to unpack Tottenham’s £100 million capital injection from the Lewis family. We explain why it is being done as a share issue rather than a loan, how amortisation and PSR shape what Spurs can actually spend, the Macquarie cash-advance story, and why Chelsea’s model is risky. We also talk timing, ownership intent, January vs summer windows, and what success looks like over the next three to five years.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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47:24

Pragmatism, The Ten Role, And Takeovers: We Look Back...

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2025/10/09

We’re joined by The Athletic’s Dan Kilpatrick for a wide-ranging chat on Ange Postecoglou’s spell and the hangover at Forest, Thomas Frank’s pragmatic start, Xavi Simons’ early impact, Richarlison vs Tell, and what ENIC’s next move could look like. We also get into the US ownership question, Premier League voting blocs, and how the club’s summer hinted at a shift in ambition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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62:46

S3E11 | Sportswashing & Spurs: What Would You Tolerate?

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2025/09/22

Hello and welcome back to The Lab. Today we’re talking about something that’s uncomfortable but important: the ethics of who owns our football clubs. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Firehawk – and yes, ENIC/Tavistock. What do reputable human‑rights organisations actually say? What can PSR stop – and what can’t it? And what does any of this mean for Spurs? I’m joined by Jake Wieczorek, who works in human‑rights and democracy assessment. No lectures – just information, context and a conversation.Read Jake's

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S3E10 | Thomas Frank’s Spurs Revolution with Adam Clery

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2025/09/17

Thomas Frank’s adaptability, Xavi Simons’ star power, and Spurs’ new set piece edge. In this episode of The Lab, we're joined by journalist and creator Adam Clery from The Adam Clery Football Channel to dig into what Tottenham’s summer really changed.We break down why Simons is a “nightmare” and a genuine floor raiser, how Frank’s flexible approach contrasts with Postecoglou’s, and why Spurs’ set piece surge is more Brentford blueprint than copycat. Adam explains why Mohamed Kudus feels like the

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55:39

S3E09 | The Next Steps After Levy

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2025/09/10

A deep dive into Tottenham Hotspur as a modern business. Private equity professional and lifelong Spurs fan Anatole Pang joins to unpack what a £4–5bn football company should look like, why Tottenham still feels under-structured, the role a true Director of Football should play, how Paratici and Lange fit, what the Gibb River review signals, and how valuation and cash flow actually work in football. We also touch on whether the club is really “for sale,” how owners think about operational reform,

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40:18

S3E08 | When the Final Whistle Blows: Glory, Grief...

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2025/09/04

Author Andrew Pettifer joins The Lab to talk about his new book When the Final Whistle Blows: Glory, Grief and Tottenham Hotspur. It is a season-long memoir of following Spurs with the OzSpurs community in Sydney, and a tribute to Cameron White, a beloved chapter lead whose final days coincided with European glory. We get into fandom from afar, why belonging matters more than trophies, the chaos of 5 a.m. kickoffs, and why Andrew is donating all proceeds to cancer research at a Sydney hospital. It

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S3E07 | We Rate The Transfer Window

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2025/09/02

Tottenham’s summer 2025 transfer window was full of peaks and troughs, ending with a squad that feels reshaped and refreshed. The arrivals of Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Kōta Takai, Mohammed Kudus, João Palhinha, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani addressed key areas, though questions remain about depth at centre-back and the absence of a true left winger. Kudus looks ready to make an immediate impact, Simons is viewed as a special talent, and Palhinha adds vital steel. Luka Vuskovic’s loan shows

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S3E06 | Why Xavi Simons Is An Incredible Signing For...

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2025/08/29

We sat down with Ben Bowman and Kish from Lilywhite Lab to dive into Tottenham’s huge capture of Xavi Simons. We break down what makes him such a special talent, why his ball-carrying, creativity, and mentality set him apart, and how Thomas Frank could build a side around him. We also look at where he fits with Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus, and the rest of Spurs’ attack, what this means for breaking down low blocks, and how the signing changes our ambitions this season. Is this the shift Spurs

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44:33

S3E05 | Spurs Are Back… But Are We Backed?

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2025/08/27

We’ve started the season with a bang under Thomas Frank, beating Manchester City and showing the kind of tactical adaptability we’ve been crying out for. Mohammed Kudus and João Palhinha look like inspired signings, Richarlison is thriving, and for the first time in a while, we’re genuinely excited to watch Spurs. But alongside that optimism is the familiar frustration with transfers. We came close to landing Eberechi Eze only for the deal to collapse, leaving us short of creativity with Maddison

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S3E04 | Has The Game Left Levy Behind?

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2025/08/13

In this episode of The Lab, we examine Daniel Levy’s place in the modern Premier League and whether his long-established approach can still deliver success for Tottenham Hotspur. With the transfer window in full swing, we assess Spurs’ business so far, the gap to their rivals, and the club’s ability to compete at the top under Levy’s cautious, opportunistic style. Joining us is Dan Kilpatrick, News Editor at The Athletic, who offers sharp analysis on Levy’s methods, Spurs’ squad building, and the

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41:48

S3E03 | Transfer Politics: Spurs, Forest & the Power...

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2025/07/30

On today’s show, we’re digging into the story that’s dominated Spurs Twitter this week. Tottenham believed they had met the £60 million release clause for Morgan Gibbs-White, only for Nottingham Forest and their owner, Evangelos Marianakis, to block the move.Was the clause actually triggered? Did Forest act in bad faith? And where does this leave Spurs, a club trying to make serious moves in the market, when even clear contractual agreements seem to be up for interpretation? To help make sense of

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S3E02 | The South Stand Revolution: THFC Flags and...

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2025/07/29

In this episode of The Lab, Sam Wilson from THFC Flags shares how a grassroots fan movement helped transform the atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. From AJ Tracey-funded TIFOs to unforgettable European nights like Frankfurt and Bodo/Glimt, we explore the logistics, club collaboration, and impact on players. Sam also talks about working with Return of the Shelf and Spurs Song Sheet, the challenges of sustainability, and the ambition to unify the South Stand. If you've ever wondered how fan

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67:33

S3E01 | Wages, Debt, and Daniel Levy

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2025/07/24

In this episode of The Lab, we’re joined by Anatole Pang, a Tottenham Hotspur supporter with a professional background in investment banking, private equity, and financial analysis. Anatole brings an investor’s perspective to the world of football finance, cutting through the noise to examine how clubs, especially Spurs, really operate behind the scenes. Together, we unpack five commonly held beliefs about Tottenham’s financial position: that the club is rich, spends big, has a restrictive wage

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S2E51 | Bridging the Gap: Spurs, the Trust & a New Era

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2025/07/17

On this episode of The Lab, Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust members Michael Green (Chair) and Steve Cavalier (Board Member and Fan Advisory Board representative) join to discuss the growing relationship between the club and its fans. They share insights from their recent meeting with new CEO Vinai Venkatesham, explain how the Fan Advisory Board operates, and discuss key issues including ticket pricing, atmosphere initiatives like Return of the Shelf, and supporter influence. They also explore

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57:14

S2E50 | Thomas Frank’s Tottenham: Shape-Shifting &...

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2025/07/11

In this episode of The Lab, Ben Bowman returns to dig into how Thomas Frank could shape Tottenham Hotspur tactically. From the possibility of a back three to a more fluid 4-2-3-1, we unpack what Spurs’ summer transfer links reveal about Frank’s likely setup. We explore why players like Van de Ven, Romero, Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson, and Solanke could all flourish under Frank’s pragmatism. We also discuss Brentford’s elite set-piece approach, the marginal gains Frank obsessively pursues, and

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