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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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60:44

S4E12 | ENIC’s Cash, City’s Case and Tottenham’s Next...

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2026/10/07

Ben White joins us to unpack Tottenham’s finances. Why are Spurs reporting losses when the stadium generates so much money? What does ENIC’s cash injection actually mean? And how much room is there for another big transfer window?We discuss the difference between cash and accounting losses, how player sales help fund spending and whether there’s any substance to calls for Tottenham to be investigated. We also look at the potential fallout from the Manchester City case, whether Spurs could pursue

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52:31

S4E11 | Me, My Dad, and Tottenham

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2026/10/02

Please consider donating to Blood Cancer UKJames Harris joins us to talk about his dad, their shared love of Tottenham and what it means to follow Spurs without him. From childhood trips to White Hart Lane and arguments over favourite players to watching their final game together in hospital, James shares the memories that made Tottenham inseparable from their relationship. We talk about grief, missing the post-match phone calls, reconnecting with his brother and how writing about his dad helped

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35:24

S4E10 | 30 Minutes With Ledley King

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2026/09/29

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 our lives supporting it. Getting to have this conversation with Ledley was really special. We spoke

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52:22

S4E09 | Richarlison Exit, Mudryk Gamble & Spurs’...

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2026/09/08

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 Mykhailo Mudryk move, why the squad still feels uncertain in key areas, and the midfield selection debate

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51:39

S4E08 | Why Tottenham HAVE to Continue to Spend Big

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2026/08/25

Anatole Pang returns to The Lab to explain what’s really happening with Tottenham’s extraordinary summer spending.Why is net spend such a misleading way of judging ambition? Have Spurs actually spent far less than their Big Six rivals where it really matters? And after years of investing in the stadium and the club’s commercial infrastructure, are we finally seeing the payoff? We look at Tottenham’s estimated £700m–£1bn spending deficit, why buying three £20m players isn’t the same as buying one

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41:11

S4E07 | What Pre-Season Has Taught Us About De...

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2026/08/19

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 midfield, and the big question still hanging over the number nine position. Plus, we look ahead to

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53:11

S4E06 | The Johan Lange Reappraisal

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2026/08/17

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 controversial 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, whether Spurs’ recruitment strategy left the squad dangerously unbalanced, the influence

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40:15

S4E05 | Tottenham’s Retractable Pitch: Genius or a...

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2026/08/11

What are the numbers behind Tottenham Hotspur’s extraordinary stadium, and could the technology that makes it such a commercial success have an unexpected downside?We are joined by Patrick from By the Numbers' instagram account to dig into the business, science and technology behind modern football. We look at Spurs’ incredible retractable pitch, how it disappears beneath the South Stand in around 30 minutes, and how the stadium has helped transform Tottenham’s commercial potential. But there’s

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52:55

S4E03 | Pre Season, Players In Coming & The Pull Of...

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2026/07/31

We discuss Roberto De Zerbi's growing influence over the squad, why Lucas Williams-Barnett looks ready for first-team football, the players who have enhanced their reputations, and whether results really matter at this stage. We also debate Archie Gray's leadership, Mathys Tel's impressive summer, Djed Spence's future, transfer ambitions, and why there's a genuine feeling that Spurs are building something different.Finally, we ask the big question: what counts as a successful first full season

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38:30

S4E02 | The Beautiful Rivalry: The People, Pubs and...

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2026/07/29

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 wanted to look beyond the commercial version of modern football and find the emotion, tribalism and genuine

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58:07

S4E01 | How Tottenham Became A Super Club

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2026/07/18

Are Tottenham finally operating like one of Europe's biggest clubs?Anatole Pang joins The Lab to unpack the dramatic change in Spurs' transfer strategy, why the club suddenly has the financial power to compete for elite players, and whether Daniel Levy's departure was the catalyst or simply the final piece of a much bigger plan. We discuss Simon Jordan's comments, the Lewis family's role, De Zerbi's influence on recruitment, why Spurs may be making up for a decade of underinvestment, and how PSR,

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48:21

S3E58 | Fernandes, Tonali & De Zerbi's Tactical...

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2026/07/02

Kish from Lilywhite Lab joins us for a deep tactical dive into Tottenham's remarkable summer rebuild. One of the sharpest tactical analysts in the Spurs community, Kish breaks down exactly why Roberto De Zerbi wanted players like Mateo Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, and how they fit into the football he's trying to build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:53

S3E57 | Has Tottenham Finally Left the Levy Era Behind?

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2026/06/30

Dan Kilpatrick of The Athletic joins us to discuss why Tottenham suddenly feels like a very different football club. We look at the structural changes behind the scenes since Daniel Levy stepped away, Roberto De Zerbi's growing influence on recruitment, and whether Spurs are finally operating like one of Europe's biggest clubs. We also dive into the club's ambitious pursuit of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, the arrivals of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, concerns over the futures of Luka

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65:38

S3E56 | The Spurs Finance Q&A - Why Cash Is King

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2026/06/26

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 Levy’s legacy, player sales, amortisation, free transfers, wage structure, cash flow, and whether

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67:06

S3E55 | Why Spurs Can Finally Spend Like a Top...

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2026/06/16

We dig into the reported sale of Daniel Levy’s stake in ENIC, what it means for Tottenham’s ownership structure, and whether new investors could have any real influence over the club. We also break down the Lewis family’s investment, how Squad Cost Ratio rules actually work, why cash flow matters as much as transfer budgets, and just how aggressive Spurs can be in the market this summer. Plus, we discuss Romero, Vuskovic, player trading, and whether the club is finally backing its words with action

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60:20

S3E54 | Excitement, Skepticism and Spurs' Summer Rebuild

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2026/06/09

Thumbnail art was shot by the incredible Frederiike Jensen.We’re joined by Harry Brooks to make sense of Tottenham’s increasingly busy summer. With Andy Robertson through the door and moves for Senesi, Van Hecke and Savinho gathering pace, we ask whether Spurs are finally behaving like a club with a clear plan. We discuss the impact of the Lewis family’s ownership, De Zerbi’s influence on recruitment, the need for leadership and experience in the dressing room, and what the future holds for

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42:41

S3E54 | Inside The Fall Of Daniel Levy

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2026/06/03

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 modern football ownership, why American investors may be the club’s most likely future owners, and what Spurs

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53:11

S3E54 | Do You Trust The Lewis Family?

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2026/05/27

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 Charrington’s statement to fans, ownership responsibility, governance, recruitment, leadership vacuums

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44:51

S3E53 | Survive First, Ask Questions Later

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2026/05/21

Tottenham head into the final day needing a point against Everton to avoid relegation, but none of us quite know how to feel anymore. We’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick to talk through the dread, the strange emotional numbness around survival, and whether staying up would bring relief, celebration, or anger at how we got here in the first place. We discuss Roberto De Zerbi’s calming influence, the pressure around Sunday, Spurs’ broken squad, recruitment failures, Kinsky, Romero, VAR paranoia, media

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55:14

S3E52 | What Players Say To Their Agents During A...

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2026/05/19

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 agent, including signing Ashley Williams through Friends Reunited, the reality of dealing with young players

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