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Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? The Spurs Nostalgia Podcast

Take a deep dive into Spurs nostalgia with this podcast about Spurs in the 90s. Episodes will include ex-player interviews, season reviews and deep dives into some of the fascinating events in a chaotic period in the club"s history. The podcast is presented by Gareth Dace - author of two Spurs books that cover the 1980"s and 1990"s in detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:06

A People's history of Spurs...in the 90s

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2026/03/04

In this episode I was joined by the co-authors of 'A People's history of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club' Alan Fisher and Martin Cloake. Their book, published in 2016, told the history of the club but told through the prism of supporters relationship with the club. We focused on the 80s and 90s and how supporters of the club reacted to on and off field matters from the decision to pull down The Shelf in 1988 to George Graham's appointment in 1998. We considered the mass commercialisation of football

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1:11:00

Spurs v Coventry with Richard Chamberlain

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2026/02/26

In this Opposition Focus format I spoke with Coventry fan and author Richard Chamberlain about his book 'When The Sky Was Blue' and how Spurs and Coventry's respective stories intertwined. Coventry were Spurs' first opponents in the 90s and we played each other 23 times throughout the decade...one of 9 opponents that we played in each and every season. We picked two games each to reminisce about - with good and bad memories! You can find my books about Spurs in the 80s and 90s respectively here -

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19:44

BONUS EPISODE - ARSENAL HOME

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2026/02/20

90s home games against Arsenal. Not as bad as you might think. We won 4, drew 4 and lost 2. In this bonus episode I'll talk you through all the games, goals and the strange Stephen Clemence phenomenon! What do you recall about North London Derbies at White Hart Lane in the 90s? Please do share this podcast series with others. Get in touch with me by leaving a comment in Spotify or find me on Bluesky @80s90sspursbooks. Read all about Spurs in the 80s and 90s with my two books - Hot Shot Tottenham and

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55:08

Spurs Women in the 90s

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2026/02/15

In this episode I spoke with Tracy Ryan and Denise Amasanti - original members of Spurs Women - about the clubs early days in the late 80s and through the 90s. It's a fascinating story about their, and their teammates desire to play football in an era where women's football was still frowned upon by many in society. We discuss the club's formation as Broxbourne Ladies, the connection with Spurs and how those early years helped set the foundations for the modern day iteration. This will appeal to

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20:07

BONUS EPISODE - MAN UTD AWAY

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2026/02/06

In this week's BONUS episode I talk you through the horror show that was trips to Old Trafford in the 90s. We played Manchester Utd away on 10 occasions winning precisely on zero occasions with just 2 draws - but the last time we travelled there we all revelled in defeat - but can you remember why?From double trophy parades to schoolboy strike pairings I'll share with you my memories of travelling to Old Trafford. Let me know what you remember by following me on Bluesky @80s90sspursbooks or by

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15:15

BONUS EPISODE - MAN CITY HOME

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2026/01/30

What do you remember about our 7 home games v Man City in the 90s? There's Gazza and Lineker's glorious homecoming after Italia 90, Nayim enjoying himself against and my personal grudge against Martin Bodenham. In a nod to contemporary matters I also discuss our 90s managers being under pressure. Let me know your memories and recollections on bluesky @80s90sspursbooks on Glory-glory.co.uk forum or through spotify. Buy my books about Spurs in the 80s and 90s here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

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1:17:23

Spurs x Newcastle in the 90s

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2026/01/22

Spurs and Newcastle both experienced their own rollercoaster of emotions throughout the 90s. In this special episode I spoke with Newcastle fan and Author Andrew Nagy as we discussed our team's respective journey's throughout the 90s told through the prism of 5 matches between us.Listen in to a two-sided analysis of bursting Newcastle's bubble on their huge return to the big time in 93; a final day draw in 95/96 that left both teams proud but deflated and a relegation 6-pointer in 98 when two former

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17:48

BONUS EPISODE - WEST HAM HOME IN THE 90s

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2026/01/16

What do you remember about the 8 games against West Ham at White Hart Lane in the 90s?In this bonus episode I talk you through them including all the usual magic, mayhem and mediocrity? Can you answer these three trivia questions - answers revealed in the episode:Which Spurs player scored a hat-trick in this fixture?Which Spurs cult hero played his final game for the club in October 1994?Which ex-Spurs player was sent off, as a West Ham player, in the April 1999 fixturePlease share your own memories

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17:31

BONUS EPISODE - FA CUP 3RD ROUND

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2026/01/09

'MAGIC OF THE FA CUP CLICHES BINGO TIME' - RE-RELEASED TO FIX TECHNICAL ERROR AT START! I recall all Spurs' 11 FA Cup 3rd round ties from the 90s in this bonus episode to get you in the mood ahead of the 2026 campaign.What do you recall about Blustery conditions at Blackpool, near humiliation at Peterborough or Garry Brady's dream debut? They all happened in the 90s and are discussed here.To read about Spurs exploits in the FA Cup during the 80s and 90s (as well as all other games and competitions)

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13:12

AULD LANG SPURS - BONUS EPISODE

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2026/01/01

Happy New Year! In this bonus episode I look back at our five New Years Day games in the 90s which include Gazza madness and Gerry Francis' magic spells over Alex Ferguson. What are your New Years resolutions? If you've not got one yet make it to spread word about this podcast. I share some brief plans for this podcast in 2026 at the end of this episode. Thank you so much for listening and supporting in 2025. To buy my books directly from me - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Or to use the Amazon

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10:54

BONUS EPISODE - BOXING DAY IN THE 90s...

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2025/12/26

For me Boxing Day was as exciting as Christmas Day itself....though Spurs would go on to ruin that on several occasions! In this bonus episode I talk you through all our Boxing Day games throughout the 90s and I also touch on some games at Selhurst Park (not always against Palace) too. Please help to grow this podcast by telling someone about it. Leaving a (positive!) review or rating also really helps. Got some xmas money from your Aunt that's burning a hole in your pocket? Buy my books about Spurs

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1:19:41

You're Fired! Sugar v Venables (with Julie Welch and...

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2025/12/24

We round up Season 1 of Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? by looking back at the breakdown of the Alan Sugar - Terry Venables partnership which saw one of the messiest divorces in the club's history and set the tone for a generation at White Hart Lane. I was joined by the author of the official Club biography Dame Julie Welch and my podcast tutor Milo as we explore Venables' and Sugar's backgrounds and their unlikely and partnership that, on paper, appeared to be the 'Dream Ticket' but proved to

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15:51

BONUS EPISODE - LIVERPOOL HOME

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2025/12/19

What can you remember about home games against Liverpool in the 90s? In this bonus episode I talk you through our 10 encounters at White Hart Lane that begin and end with victories and the usual mixture of magic, mayhem and mediocrity in between!These bonus episodes act as an appetiser in the build up to a forthcoming match. If I manage to trigger any memories or peculiarities you weren't aware of then do discuss them and tell somebody else about this podcast. Find me on BlueSky @80s90sspursbooks or

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1:08:39

1992/93 Season Review with Jonny Blain

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2025/12/18

Jonny Blain from An Echo of Glory joins me as we reminisce about the inaugural Premier League season 92/93. It was a season that...eventually....provided some great hope as the Anderton-Barmby-Sheringham trio set White Hart Lane alight in Spring. We discussed scoring 4 goals in 5 minutes against Southampton and Nayim's hat-trick at Man City. However, it was ultimately a season of disappointment as Arsenal got FA Cup SF revenge. And what about the Fiorucci Cup?! There's some cultural references too -

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BONUS EPISODE - NOTTINGHAM FOREST AWAY in the 90s

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2025/12/13

What do you remember about away games at The City Ground in the 90s? In total there were 13 games of which 12 were completed! Join me as I reminisce about all those games, results and goalscorers identifying the magic, mayhem and moments of mediocrity. Did you go to any of these games or have any particular memories? If so, please share them in the comments or on BlueSky @80s90sspurs books or on X @garethdacePlease help spread the word about this podcast by telling someone about it. All reviews and

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1:13:14

Playing alongside and watching Gazza and Lineker

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2025/12/11

Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker are two of the greatest players to have performed in lilywhite in the club's history. Gazza arrived in Summer 1988 and Lineker a year later and they formed one of the great Spurs attacking partnerships while also starring for England at Italia 90. What were they like to watch and to play alongside? My guests for this episode were Guy Butters, a teammate of both and esteemed South American Football journalist Tim Vickery who was a regular at White Hart Lane during this

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1:07:37

1991/92 season review with Jason McGovern

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2025/12/04

I was joined by Last Word on Spurs' Jason McGovern - referred to as 'The Oracle' to dissect the 91/92 season. Following the dramatic FA Cup success in May 1991 it was all-change at White Hart Lane with a new ownership dream team wiping out the debt but Gazza had played his last game in lilywhite. Back in European football and with the best striker in England (Gary Lineker - not John Hendry!) could Spurs build on their success and make it back-to-back trophy years?It's the hope that kills you eh

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16:26

BONUS EPISODE - NEWCASTLE AWAY IN THE 90s

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2025/12/01

From Teddy shushing the Gallowgate to 7-goal hammerings I'll remind you of visits to Newcastle in the 90s. There were 8 games which include 1 win, 3 draws and 4 defeats. in this bonus episode I reflect on some of the magic, mayhem and mediocrity of those games. If you're on your way to St James' Park and now on your way home and you've seen a ball kicked you've done better than I did! At the end I'll play you around 5 minutes audio of a new episode I've just recorded with a Newcastle fan in which we

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1:11:12

How Irving Scholar tried to revolutionise Spurs

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2025/11/27

Irving Scholar - a boyhood Spurs obsessive - took over the club in 1982 with ambitions to make Spurs the best team in the country and to revolutionise English football. However, in 1991, having won the FA Cup the club found itself in a mountain of debt and fighting for its very survival. Scholar was forced to sell and give up his dream but he remains one of the most divisive characters in the club's history. To truly understand the neurotic state of Spurs during this period a proper exploration of

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16:28

BONUS EPISODE - ARSENAL AWAY

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2025/11/22

In this bonus episode I look back at our ten away games at Highbury during the 90s. From stodgy draws, heart-breaking late defeats and John Hendry doing something that only Younes Kaboul has done since!Please subscribe to the pod and positive ratings and reviews really helpful. If you want to learn more about Spurs in the 90s you can buy my book (also titled) Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? or if you want to know about Spurs in the 80s 'Hot Shot Tottenham' will be of interest. Buy them both

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