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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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44:53

S3E23 | The Tactical Handbrake: Frank’s Spurs Under...

The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast) ·

2025/11/25

We got Kish from LilywhiteLab on to dig into Thomas Frank and the big question around Spurs right now. Why are we so blunt in attack? Why are the tactics so conservative when we have the talent to play a more ambitious brand of football? We go through the double pivot obsession, the back five against Arsenal, and what Frank got wrong with Bentancur and Pallinia sitting in front of it. We ask whether this is about the manager, the personnel, or the hangover from finishing seventeenth last season. And

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61:11

S3E22 | Why We Hate Arsenal

The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast) ·

2025/11/21

Back in 2021, Spooky and Flav sat down to try and figure out something that’s been baked into supporting Tottenham for generations: why do we hate Arsenal so much? This episode digs into the roots of it all, from the early days of the rivalry to how it plays out in the modern game. What’s interesting now is listening back with a bit of distance and asking whether anything has really changed since we recorded it. The context has shifted, the clubs have shifted, but that feeling between the two

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54:32

S3E21 | Burnley to Bilbao: Rob Daly on Goals, Noise...

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2025/11/19

In this one we sit down with Spurs commentator Rob Daly, the voice living rent free in all our heads after Bilbao. We chat about how he finds the right words in the biggest moments, the art of shutting up and letting the crowd breathe, Clive Allen nearly in tears, academy kids changing games from nowhere, and why podcasts are his cheat code for understanding fan mood. It is a proper love letter to commentary, to Spurs, and to that night in Bilbao.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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53:27

S3E20 | The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Boxing

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2025/11/13

This episode on The Lab we took a little detour from our usual look into Tottenham Hotspur culture. We had the chance to sit down with Eddie Hearn and Spurs fan, Commonwealth title holder and British title challenger Sam Gilley. Sam is gearing up for his fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the undercard of Chris Eubank versus Conor Benn 2, so we got into everything around the event, the buildup, the atmosphere, and what it means for him at this stage of his career. Eddie gave us great insight

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61:24

S3E19 | Was It Player Mutiny Than Won Us The Europa...

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2025/11/12

We sit down with journalist and author Tom Barclay to unpack Miracle in Bilbao: The Inside Story of the Europa League Triumph, Clowngate, and what really changed tactically in Europe. We talk press room dynamics, Ange’s spiky side, and why the Europa League run was more plan than player mutiny. We get into Thomas Frank’s pragmatism, creativity concerns, and the fan mood at home, plus the Levy shock and how it blindsided everyone outside the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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45:29

S3E18 | Booing, xG, and an Identity Crisis with Dan...

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2025/11/06

On The Lab we’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick from The Athletic to look at where Spurs are heading under Thomas Frank. We talk about the defensive foundations being built, the exciting talent still to come back, and how key players like Kulusevski can transform the attack. We get into midfield tweaks, Xavi Simons’ potential, and the big opportunities ahead in the January window with fresh backing from the Lewis era. Plenty of reasons to believe this can still turn into a strong season.Learn more

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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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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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45:08

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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53:42

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

The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast) ·

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?

The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast) ·

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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