The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

S2E29 | How Does A Qatari Takeover Change Tottenham? Feb 21, 2025

What does a Qatari owned Tottenham look like? Do they buy the debt owed by the club? Does Daniel Levy remain at the at Spurs? How much money will be available for transfers? We discuss all with Ben White - a financial consultant who regularly takes a deep dive into the club's books.

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S2E28 | Will Daniel Levy Listen? Feb 18, 2025

The Standard's chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. In this episode we look back at the protests from the weekend, ponder their impact, guess Levy's next move, and look forward to a more settled Tottenham Hotspur squad.

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S2E27 | Change For Tottenham Feb 14, 2025

On this episode of The Lab we welcome some of the people behind Change For Tottenham - a movement aimed to promote a change in the running of the Club going forward. What does that mean in reality, and how are they going to achieve it?

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S2E26 | Mason Melia - Tottenham's Bright Young Thing Feb 12, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of highly-rated Irish youngster Mason Melia, one of the brightest talents to emerge from the League of Ireland. At just 16, the St Patrick’s Athletic forward has already made history as the club’s youngest-ever senior goal scorer, attracting attention from top European clubs before Spurs won the race for his signature. In this episode, I’m joined by Irish sports journalist David Sneyd to discuss what makes Melia such an exciting prospect, his rapid rise in Irish football, and what Tottenham fans can expect from their newest young signing.

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S2E25 | Everything You Need To Know About Mathys Tel Feb 04, 2025

We sit down with Finlay from @Counterpressers to discuss everything good about Mathys Tel, as well as some of the stuff he needs to work on.

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S2E24 | Tottenham - A View From A Neutral Fan Jan 30, 2025

We sit down with Dan Cook, owner of @HLTCO and a Crystal Palace fan, to see what Tottenham Hotspur looks like from the outside in. Are we in as big a mess as we think we are? Is Daniel Levy actually doing a decent job? And should we have sacked Ange Postecoglou months ago?

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S2E23 | Infrastructure & Personnel Jan 21, 2025

Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. We discuss behind closed doors activity at Tottenham, Scott Munn's role, what helping Postecoglou means, recruiting a medical team via LinkedIn, and why we need to hear more from the hierarchy at Tottenham.

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S2E22 | Why Are Tottenham So Injury Prone? Jan 09, 2025

We sit down with Michael Green, Specialist rehabilitation physiotherapist for @p3rformhq, to discuss injuries in professional footballers, the political nature of player recovery, and why Tottenham Hotspur players are so injury prone.

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S2E21 | Tottenham's Number One Jan 07, 2025

The Standard Chief Football Correspondent, Dan Kilpatrick, joins us once again to talk through the latest goings on at the Lane. In this episode we discuss the Club backing Ange 100%, his handling of the press after Newcastle, the signing of Antonin Kinsky, further January business, and why the next six weeks are crucial for Tottenham Hotspur.

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S2E20 | What We Need To Do In January Dec 31, 2024

In this episode of The Lab we sit down with @LilywhiteLab to discuss how we use the January transfer window to fix immediate problems, and identify the players that could provide solutions in the short and mid term. We also ask the question: will our transfer targets change depending on whether Ange Postecoglou remains in the job?

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S2E19 | Daniel Levy - A Groundswell Of Opposition Dec 11, 2024

As Tottenham's season flounders, the floodlight of blame has landed on Daniel Levy once again. We discuss all with Chief football correspondent for The Standard, Dan Kilpatrick.

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S2E18 | Who Postecoglou Is Dec 03, 2024

We're joined once again by Vince Rugari, one of Australia's leading sports journalists, and author of Ange Ball, the definitive biography of Ange Postecoglou. In this episode we dig further into understanding who Ange is, why he is unwavering in his principles, where his 'dogmatism' comes from, and why it always leads him to success.

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S2E17 | Why Tottenham Are Better Than We Think Nov 28, 2024

We sat down with Professor Aaron, or you might know him as @ProfSpur on social media, to look at the numbers and data behind the performances, that prove that Tottenham are better than we think.

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S2E16 | Coping Without Vicario Nov 26, 2024

We're joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Chief Football Correspondent for The Standard, to discuss the impact of Vicario's injury, moving for a new keeper in January, conversing with Ange in press conferences, and meeting Dejan Kulusevski in player/press mixed zone.

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S2E15 | The Rise And Rise Of Dejan Kulusevski Oct 24, 2024

Welcome to The Lab. In this episode we're joined by James Allcott and Ben Bowman to explain why Dejan Kulusevski could be one of the best midfielders in Europe, and how there is no other quite like him.

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S2E14 | Amanda Staveley And Qatari Money Oct 16, 2024

Welcome back to The Lab, we're talking about a topic that's on every Tottenham Hotspur fan’s mind: the prospect of Daniel Levy selling a 25% stake in the club to a potential Qatari investor.

We sit down with Dan White, a Consultant in Asset Management, to discuss what would this deal mean for the future of Spurs? Could it be a stepping stone toward a full takeover, or is it just a strategic partnership to help the club compete at the highest level financially?

We'll explore the power and influence a minority stake can have, and what this could mean for the club's day-to-day operations, from transfer spending to long-term branding strategies.

With Qatari investors already involved in European football through Paris Saint-Germain, could we see a global shift in Tottenham’s appeal? And how might this investment line up with Financial Fair Play regulations?

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S2E13 | More Than Football - Jim's Story Oct 09, 2024

Jim was diagnosed with cancer in the same year he was supposed to be getting married. His diagnosis turned his life upside down. A certain football club helped him through. Now completely healthy, he's on a mission of his own.

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S2E11 | The Standard's Interview With Johan Lange Oct 04, 2024

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll be diving into Tottenham Hotspur’s evolving recruitment strategy under the leadership of Johan Lange.Dan Kilpatrick, The Standard Chief Football correspondent recently spoke to the Spurs’ technical director, the first major interview since joining the club.

We’ll explore how Lange and head coach Ange Postecoglou are working together to build a squad that balances immediate competitiveness with long-term development.

We’ll take a closer look at how Lange managed to secure exciting young talent like Lucas Bergvall and Radu Dragusin, beating European giants like Barcelona and Bayern Munich to their signatures. We’ll also discuss Tottenham’s holistic approach to recruitment, which combines data-driven insights with traditional scouting, and how the club’s commitment to an attacking, front-foot style of play is influencing their choices.

We’ll also touch on the club’s more ruthless decision-making, and just what is Daniel Levy’s role in all of this. Stay tuned as we break down Tottenham’s strategic shift and what it means for the club moving forward.

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S2E10 | The Eye Test Oct 01, 2024

In today’s football world, the debate between "the eye test" and data-driven analysis is more relevant than ever. Traditionally, the eye test – trusting what we see during a game – has guided decisions on tactics, player performance, and transfers. But with the rise of detailed statistics and analytics, is there still a place for gut instinct in the modern game? Can the eye test reveal nuances that data might miss, or has the role of instinct been diminished by numbers? In this episode, we’ll explore the history, relevance, and future of the eye test and its balance with data in football.

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S2E09 | What Watching Ange Ball For 10+ Years Will Teach You Sep 12, 2024

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Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re thrilled to be joined by one of Australia’s most respected voices in sports journalism, Vince Rugari. Vince has built a stellar reputation for his insightful coverage and analysis, particularly in football, where his work has earned him recognition not just in Australia but internationally as well. As a senior sports journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, he’s been at the forefront of reporting on some of the biggest stories in the sporting world.

But today, we’re here to dive deep into his latest project—his book Ange Ball, which explores the fascinating career of Ange Postecoglou. As one of the most influential and trailblasing football managers to come out of Australia, Postecoglou’s journey from the A-League to European football, and now to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, is nothing short of remarkable. Vince’s book captures the essence of that journey and the philosophy that has made ‘Ange Ball’ a global talking point.

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S2E08 | Is Daniel Levy A Good Owner? Sep 09, 2024

Welcome to this special episode, originally recorded in 2022, featuring Nick Harris of @sportingintel. Known for his expertise in sports business, analytics, and investigative journalism, Nick offers unique insights into Premier League spending rules and how financial regulations shape the competition. We also explore Daniel Levy's tenure as chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, analyzing whether he has been a good owner and the impact of his leadership on the club’s success and finances. Join us for a compelling conversation with one of the foremost authorities in sports investigation and analysis.

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S2E07 | A Neutral Fan's Assessment Of Tottenham Aug 28, 2024

We sit down with Dan Cook of HLTCO for a third time to find out his unbiased takes on where Tottenham Hotspur are right now...

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S2E06 | Postecoglou And The Press Aug 21, 2024

We sit down with chief football correspondent for The Standard, Dan Kilpatrick to discuss how Ange handles the media, how social media has changed the way football is reported, the way transfers are covered and industry behind it, and why no one knew that Odobert was signing.

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S2E05 | Why Wilson Odobert Ticks All The Boxes Aug 16, 2024

Wilson Odobert signs for Spurs for £25m. He's young, he's classy, and most importantly he has everything we don't currently have in our front line.

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S2E04 | Solanke - A Bournemouth Fan's Perspective Aug 11, 2024

We sit down with Tom Jordan of Theafcbpodcast to chat through Tottenham's big money move for Domonic Solanke. What does he have that we don't appreciate? Can he score 20 league goals for Spurs? Is £65m too much?

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S2E03 | How Ange Improves Spurs This Season Aug 06, 2024

We sit with Celtic fan and podcaster Laura Bradburn to discuss the differences between Ange Postecoglou's first season at Celtic, and his second... were there less injuries? Was the defence so open? Did individual players improve? Listen to find out.

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S2E02 | Why Dominic Solanke Could Be The Answer... Aug 02, 2024

The reaction from the our fanbase wasn't great when news broke that Tottenham are taking a serious look at Dominic Solanke... here's why you should think differently about the Bournemouth forward.

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S2E01 | What Is So Special About Mikey Moore? Jul 28, 2024

The Lab is back for season two. In this episode we decide how many minutes Moore should be given next season, whose position he'll take, what's so special about him, and how high is his ceiling?

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S01E20 | How A Neutral Fan Sees Tottenham Again May 07, 2024

HLTCO's Dan Cook returns to The Lab to revisit Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou after a less than perfect last month.

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S01E19 | FFP, Tottenham Hotspur and Daniel Levy Apr 26, 2024

We sat down with football finance enthusiast Ben White, to understand how Tottenham are set up to benefit from PSR and FFP regulation, how the changes to the rules next season impact Spurs, and how much trouble other clubs are in.

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S1E18 | Tottenham Hotspur And The Crazy 90s Apr 24, 2024

Gareth Dace has written a book all about Tottenham Hotspur in the 90s, a decade that saw the front five of Ardiles, the Klinsmann and Sheringham connection, the 12 point deduction and being kicked out the FA Cup, two trophy wins through mediocrity, and a true era of the maverick footballer.

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S01E17 | How We Fix The Leaky Defence Apr 20, 2024

Big chances, big mistakes, silly goals. How does Postecoglou fix Tottenham's leaky defence?

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S01E16 | Geoff Shreeves - The Art Of Touchline Journalism Apr 16, 2024

We sat down with the iconic Geoff Shreeves to discuss a career spent interviewing the greatest managers of the Premier League era in their most vulnerable moments... after the final whistle.

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S01E15 | What Number 9 Should We Sign? Apr 10, 2024

Ben Bowman and Flav look at a number of high profile forwards available this Summer, and decide which one suits Tottenham best... Or do we already have a solution in house?

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S01E14 | The Kulusevski Conundrum Apr 03, 2024

What's going on with our ginger from Sweden? Can he play centrally? Is his form an issue? And why we must back him.

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S01E13 | Understanding Kneejerkers Mar 29, 2024

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We sit down with Spooky to try and understand why football fans kneejerk, discuss whether it's especially a problem at Tottenham, and find out who is to blame.

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S01E12 | Postecoglou - Why it's working Mar 22, 2024

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Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham is moving towards the end of it's first season. Joined by Ben Bowman, we discuss the progress that Big Ange is making.

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S01E11 | What Statistics Tell Us About Tottenham's Season Mar 06, 2024

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We sit down with Baker from Above Average FPL to discuss the impact of FPL on following football, what statistics tell about about Tottenham's season, and why Haaland wouldn't score more goals for Spurs than Richarlison.

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S01E10 | How We Improve The Squad This Summer Feb 20, 2024

We sit down once again with @BenBowman to discuss how we improve the squad, and what players we need to bring in this Summer transfer window

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S01E09 | Why players choose Tottenham Feb 13, 2024

We're joined by @CDEccleshare of The Athletic to discuss how the structure of Tottenham and the vision of Postecoglou means that players are turning down Europe's elite to come to Spurs.

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S01E08 | Tottenham Through A Lens Feb 09, 2024

What's it like to fall in love with Tottenham from across the globe, move to London and then follow them them home and away. Add to that the idea to capture the team's success and failure through the lens of a camera with the fans in full focus. We sit down with Sam Cornish.

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S01E07 | The Starboy Lucas Bergvall Feb 04, 2024

What kind of player is Lucas Bergvall? What is his ceiling? How quickly will we see him in a Spurs shirt? And why is this such a statement signing?

All discussed with Kish Patel of LilywhiteLab and Rondo Report

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S01E06 | How A Neutral Fan Sees Tottenham Jan 22, 2024

We sit down with Dan of @HLTCO to find out what a neutral fans think about Postecoglou, Daniel Levy and what is happening at Tottenham.

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S01E05 | Why We Want Antonio Nusa Jan 19, 2024

We sit down with Kish of @LilyWhiteLab and Coaches Voices to discuss why Tottenham are ready to pay €30m for Antonio Nusa.

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S01E04 | How Postecoglou Proved He Is Elite Jan 17, 2024

After ten games Tottenham Hotspur were top of the league with eight wins and two draws, but it's the last three months with a decimated squad that followed where Postecoglou proved he was one of the best in Europe.

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S01E03 | How Good Is Tottenham's Academy? Jan 12, 2024

*Recorded in November

A while back we sat down with youth expert Ben Bowman to look at Tottenham's academy, profiling Dorrington, Moore, Donely and Phillips

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S01E02 | Dragusin and Werner Jan 09, 2024

We look at the signings of both Dragusin and Werner and discuss how they will change Tottenham.

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S01E01 | The Impact of Postecoglou Dec 13, 2023

We speak with football coach Harry Brooks on the impact Big Ange has had on his players, what Sarr does, the qualities in Lo Celso, how Maddison was made even better, the inverted full backs, why positions are not important and the relative strength of the squad.

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Welcome to The Lab Dec 13, 2023

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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