The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

Visit ⁠MedExpress.co.uk⁠ to check your eligibility and get 30% off with code 'TFC'. In this one we try to make sense of conceding five in Paris and somehow feeling more positive about Spurs. We get into the man for man press, what it says about Thomas Frank, and why Fulham at home has to be the moment he leans into the younger, more technical midfield. We chat Richarlison’s mini resurrection, Kolo...

We try to process that 4 1 at the Emirates, from Thomas Frank’s five at the back and 0.01 xG to what it says about where Spurs are right now. We talk about chance creation, the players having to live in a low block, whether Frank really understands the North London derby, and what has to change before PSG and Fulham. There is some Radiohead chat, Steve Nash listening in, half and half scarf crimes...

Visit ⁠MedExpress.co.uk⁠ to check your eligibility and get 30% off with code TFC. We start off chatting about refusing to put the heating on, getting old and suddenly feeling the cold, unwanted erections on London buses and why MedExpress might be your best mate these days. Then we get into the away day at their place, Muani back on grass in a mask, Gabriel’s injury, why this Arsenal side still fe...

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...

In this one we try to do a chilled international break Q&A and end up arguing about lateness, storms and danger w*nks before getting properly into Spurs. We chat Odobert, the Ironclaw-level injury curse, Solanke as the “forgotten man”, Richarlison and Brennan Johnson’s futures, rank the top five players in the squad and talk young players, confidence and Archie Gray. There’s also Ty from AFTV, spo...

Visit ⁠MedExpress.co.uk⁠ to check your eligibility and get £30 off with code 'TFC'. We pick through a wild Spurs United draw where it went from nothing to nearly nicked to gut punch. We get into Frank’s pragmatism, the double pivot, and how Odebeir and Udogi fixed the balance, plus Tell’s finish and Richarlison’s moment and celebration. Booing, home form, wingers who won’t go, injuries to the fron...

Visit ⁠MedExpress.co.uk⁠ to check your eligibility and get £30 off with code TFC. We’re all buzzing after Spurs smashed Copenhagen 4­-0. We get emotional over van de Ven turning into a superstar before our eyes, argue about whether his goal was better than Son at Burnley, and tell the haters to let Xavi Simons breathe. There’s Richarlison penalty chat, ticket price moaning, and probably too much c...

We are fifth and somehow it feels awful. In this episode we try to unpack why. We revisit the Chelsea defeat, Caicedo’s clinic, and how our press collapsed at home. We talk creativity, Xavi Simons learning on the job, and whether set pieces are carrying us. Is it teething problems or a tactical flaw. Do we give Thomas Frank time or start dreaming about the next manager. We debate booing, the Van d...

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Visit MedExpress.co.uk to check your eligibility and get £40 off with code TFC. We react to Tottenham’s 3–0 win away at Everton: a clinical, professional performance built on set-piece precision and defensive control. We break down Micky van de Ven’s brace, Pape Sarr’s late goal, and Guglielmo Vicario’s key saves that secured another clean sheet. We talk about Thomas Frank’s growing influence, the...

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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 S...

A home loss to Villa sparks the big question: how much patience do we give Thomas Frank’s setup at Spurs. The boys pick apart the game plan, the double pivot, and why two outrageous strikes can flip a fair draw into a defeat. There is chat on over-reliance on Kudus, what Odobert is and is not yet, where Xavi Simons fits, and which midfield profile is still missing. Away form looks fine, home form...

Flav, Ricky and Alex freewheel through elite snack poverty, lost retro Spurs shirts, the best and worst kits, Maddison’s YouTube series, Romero’s reputation, centre-back partnerships under Frank, Muani hype, loans and PSR talk, US live-show fantasies, flying dread, NFL at the Lane, and a grab-bag of listener questions that range from pure football to pure filth. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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...

Spurs leave Leeds with three points after a professional away performance. We get into Thomas Frank’s in-game tweaks, Xavi Simons central, Udogie’s all-action display, and why away-day Spurs look miles ahead of home form. There is chat on Vicario’s big late saves, the midfield blend with Palhinha and Bentancur, and what changes once Solanke or Muani are back. We also touch on the broader Premier L...

It's the Q&A podcast - Tricky tie in the north, creases on the pitch, defensive play v attacking threat, and why Frank will make it good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/thefightingcock Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Spurs draw vs Wolves sparks a cathartic chat: frustration with chance creation at home vs solid away form; “boiled parsnip” as the metaphor for a flat performance. Consensus that it’s early in Thomas Frank’s tenure, injuries matter (Madison/Kulu/Solanke), and a defensive-first buil...

Tottenham beat Doncaster 3–0 in the League Cup and the lads ask how to prioritise the domestic cups against Champions League and the league. We talk Thomas Frank’s straight-talking pragmatism, Palhinha’s early impact, Archie Gray’s best role, Kinski’s standout save, Porro vs. Spence, and what to do with a 20-year-old forward riding a rough patch. Plus pricing for cup nights, boardroom vibes post-L...

Spurs come from two down to draw 2-2 at Brighton after a dominant second half. We get into Kudus’ star turn, Udogie’s balance on the left, Paulinha’s destroyer work, and where the goals come from if Solanke’s not fit. There is a lively debate on Richarlison, the Harry Kane buy back clause, and how Thomas Frank’s pragmatism is landing with fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

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...

Tottenham opened the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Villarreal. The lads unpack the performance, why it felt edgy without ever feeling in real danger, and what Thomas Frank has already changed. We talk defensive solidity, early-season teething in attack, the role of Palhinha, Champions League debuts, ticket pricing and atmosphere, and how the new league format affects jeopardy. C...

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠⁠⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠⁠⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We break down Spurs’ 3–0 win over West Ham at the London Stadium, from the electric away end to the empty home stands at full-time. We discuss Xavi Simons shining on the left, Jed Spence pocketing Bowen, and Bergvall’s breakout performance. We debate Mathys Tel’s ro...

We preview West Ham away, argue over who should start out wide, and dream on Xavi Simons and Kolo Muani. Tel divides the room. Ange returns with Forest and brings staff with him. Kane presents Jed Spence his England cap and we get a bit emotional. We tackle money and morals around potential Qatari investment and what ambition really looks like at Spurs. > Patreon - http://bit.ly/2uECfa3 > Twitter...

Levy is gone. Flav, Spooky, and T look at what truly changes at Tottenham. We cover ENIC’s motives, Venkatesham’s role, transfer planning under PSR, whether protests mattered, how a sale could reshape Spurs, and the ethics of state-backed ownership. Plus a little Kane daydreaming and why joy still matters. > Patreon - http://bit.ly/2uECfa3 > Twitter - http://bit.ly/2wleG6z > Facebook - http://bit....