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  • Are Spurs Sponsors Pulling Out? | Matt Law's Report, Stadium Naming Rights & Commercial Chaos

    Are Spurs Sponsors Pulling Out? | Matt Law's Report, Stadium Naming Rights & Commercial Chaos
    Feb 20 2026
    Jack is joined by Sean Connell, Editor at The Sponsor, to dive deep into the business and commercial reality of Tottenham's current existential spiral. We start by looking at the elusive stadium naming rights. Following Sean's recent research on the fair market value of European stadiums, we ask if Daniel Levy and the current hierarchy missed the boat by holding out for unrealistic valuations while producing inconsistent results on the pitch. The conversation then tackles the recent bombshell report from Matt Law, suggesting that long-standing commercial partners are cutting ties due to the ongoing chaos and relegation fears. We get Sean's expert view on what actual power sponsors hold in these scenarios. Can they force the club into making better footballing decisions, and what can the likes of Vinai Venkatesham do to repair the toxic commercial environment? Finally, we discuss the front-of-shirt dilemma and the massive financial hit Spurs might take if they had to renegotiate their prime real estate in the current climate. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 min
  • Are Spurs A Complete Mess? | Will Lange & Venkatesham Be Fired? The Pochettino Rumours & Igor Tudor (Q&A)

    Are Spurs A Complete Mess? | Will Lange & Venkatesham Be Fired? The Pochettino Rumours & Igor Tudor (Q&A)
    Feb 19 2026
    Jack welcomes Paul O Keefe back to the show to discuss the latest happenings at Tottenham and ask the ultimate question: is everything really as big a mess as it seems from the outside? We start by looking back at the decision to keep Thomas Frank in post for as long as the club did. Whose idea was it to delay the inevitable, and what does that hesitation say about the current power structure? Conversation then turns to Igor Tudor stepping into the hotseat. What does Paul make of the appointment? We discuss whether a strict disciplinarian can actually exert proper control over this group of players when everyone knows he is only a temporary fix. Finally, Paul answers your listener questions, including: Have the club already spoken to Mauricio Pochettino about a summer return? Will Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham be the next ones fired? What are our favourite North London Derby memories? Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Tottenham's Brutal Clearout | The 33-Day Heitinga Farce, Tudor's Youth Dilemma & Is Pochettino The Answer?

    Tottenham's Brutal Clearout | The 33-Day Heitinga Farce, Tudor's Youth Dilemma & Is Pochettino The Answer?
    Feb 16 2026
    Jack welcomes Tom Foins back to the pod to mull over the news that the majority of Thomas Frank's backroom staff have been given the chop. We discuss the brutal nature of the clearout, specifically Johnny Heitinga departing after just 33 days at the club, and the loss of highly-rated coach Justin Cochrane. Tom reflects on why this is probably for the best in the long run, but acknowledges that the saga is once again reflective of the chaotic decision-making plaguing the club. The futures of Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange are firmly in the spotlight. We ask if the club would be better off without them, and whether a total uprooting of the hierarchy is needed to put this miserable period behind us. Attention then turns to the appointment of Igor Tudor. We discuss what we can hope and expect from him during his time as Spurs boss, especially with such a depleted squad, will he be forced to tap into the youth team resources? Finally, we look ahead to the summer: Mauricio Pochettino seems to be the most obvious pick right now, but is he actually the right one? Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Igor Tudor to Spurs: The Emergency Reaction | Paratici’s Last Act? Relegation Fight & A Lunch Date With Mourinho

    Igor Tudor to Spurs: The Emergency Reaction | Paratici’s Last Act? Relegation Fight & A Lunch Date With Mourinho
    Feb 13 2026
    Jack jumps on an impromptu call with Gazzetta dello Sport's Tommy Milanese to react to the breaking news that Igor Tudor is all but confirmed as Tottenham's new interim manager. We dig into Tudor's reputation in Italy to find out exactly what we are getting. Tommy gives the lowdown on his mixed spells with Lazio and Juventus (including that recent 8-game winless run), and we discuss whether his abrasive, high-intensity tactical style can actually blend with this specific group of players, or if it's a disaster waiting to happen. We also ask the big questions: will he be willing to incorporate the youth players Spurs are so reliant on? And crucially, is he the man to save us from the drop? Tommy also shares some fascinating insight into Fabio Paratici’s reputation in Italy, and shares a brilliant anecdote about an impromptu lunch date with Jose Mourinho during his time working for the club. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 min
  • Spurs In An Existential Spiral | Frank Gone, The Legacy of Incompetence & The Retractable Pitch Injury Curse (Q&A)

    Spurs In An Existential Spiral | Frank Gone, The Legacy of Incompetence & The Retractable Pitch Injury Curse (Q&A)
    Feb 11 2026
    Jack is joined by Jon Bass to discuss the sacking of Thomas Frank. We look back on his time at the club and ask the burning question: why on earth did it take the board this long to remove a man who was clearly incompetent for the role? We reflect on the damage done and the "existential spiral" the club now finds itself in. Attention then turns to the future. We mull over potential alternative appointments, both on an interim basis to save our season, and the long-term vision required to fix the mess. Jon also answers your listener questions, including a deep dive into whether the injuries are actually being caused by the stadium's retractable surface, and a shout for a "left-field" appointment with a little-known coysy affiliation. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 10 min
  • THOMAS FRANK SACKED - It HAD to happen | Who will step in? | Spurs STILL in BIG trouble

    THOMAS FRANK SACKED - It HAD to happen | Who will step in? | Spurs STILL in BIG trouble
    Feb 11 2026
    Thomas Frank is gone - official announcement. Tottenham's worst manager of the Premier League era and one of their worst managers of all time... but is it all his fault? Whatever the case, something had to change... but who now? Cochrane? Heitinga? Mason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • REACTION: Spurs 1-2 Newcastle - Now Is The Time To Panic

    REACTION: Spurs 1-2 Newcastle - Now Is The Time To Panic
    Feb 10 2026
    Say it again, Jack... Tottenham lose again. Surely the game that seals Thomas Frank's fate? Results around Spurs conspiring to give the league table a very concerning glow. Where are the wins coming from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 13 min
  • Is Cristian Romero A Liability? | Spurs In Relegation Trouble, Thomas Frank’s Failings & Pochettino to Return?

    Is Cristian Romero A Liability? | Spurs In Relegation Trouble, Thomas Frank’s Failings & Pochettino to Return?
    Feb 9 2026
    Jack welcomes Con back to the show to reflect upon the defeat at Old Trafford that pushes Spurs perilously close to the relegation zone. We ask the uncomfortable question: is this actually going to happen? Do we have enough about us to avoid the drop, or is the club sleepwalking into disaster? We discuss the failings of Thomas Frank, his system, his demeanour, and the uninspiring displays that seem to be dragging the club down. The conversation goes deep on Cristian Romero's red card. Was it a red? Is he refereed differently to other players due to media narratives? We also address the growing calls from some Spurs fans who label the vice-captain a "liability" and ask if they are right or simply buying into the external noise. We couldn't record this without talking about Mauricio Pochettino's appearance on the High Performance podcast, where he seemed to be fluttering his eyelashes at Tottenham once again. Is a return destiny, or just emotional wistful thinking when we need a proper strategy? Finally, we look ahead to Tuesday's crunch game against Newcastle at White Hart Lane, a match that feels like a must-win for both the manager and the club's survival hopes. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 2 min