The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

On today’s episode of The Lab, I’m joined by Ian Taylor, a seasoned communications expert who’s held senior roles at Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United. We dive into the realities of football communications — from dealing with leaks and managing crises to working with managers, players, and fans. Ian shares his insights on how clubs handle breaking scandals, why fan-led media is changing the...

Tottenham’s academy has produced talent for generations, but is it still delivering? In this episode of The Lab, we’re joined by John from Lilywhite Rose to dissect the current state of Spurs’ youth setup. We cover recent successes, the rise and stall of Mikey Moore, Jamie Donley’s first-team prospects, and the impact of big-name arrivals like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray. Has the club lost fait...

In this episode of The Lab, we’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Chief Football Correspondent at The Standard, for an in-depth discussion on the current state of Tottenham Hotspur. We explore the pressures facing Ange Postecoglou, the growing scrutiny on Daniel Levy, and the wider structural issues impacting the club’s direction. Dan shares his perspective on covering Spurs through a turbulent season,...

In this episode, I’m joined by journalist and author David Hillier, whose brilliant Men’s Health article explores the emotional chaos of football fandom – something every Tottenham fan knows all too well. We get into why we follow this club, what it costs us, and why walking away – even when it might be good for us – is never an option. From childhood loyalty to group chats and post-match meltdown...

We sit down with Andy Brassell to figure out how Tottenham win the Europa League despite having the worst season in decades. Andy Brassell is a European football expert, broadcaster, and writer known for his insightful analysis across BBC, talkSPORT, and The Guardian. Fluent in multiple languages, he brings deep knowledge of continental football, offering sharp commentary on tactics, culture, and...

Kieran Maguire is the go-to voice when it comes to football finance — whether it’s untangling FFP, breaking down club accounts, or explaining how teams like Chelsea can keep spending without (apparently) breaking the rules. He’s a lecturer in football finance at the University of Liverpool, co-host of the Price of Football podcast, and author of the book by the same name. If you’ve ever seen a fin...

Apologies for the clipping on Billie's audio Change for Tottenham's first protest was a success, garnering attention from media outlets across the globe. What follows next is important. Billie explains... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Ange Postecoglou last the season? Is Pochettino being lined up? And what does Daniel Levy do to protect his position? Chief Football Correspondent for the Standard, Dan Kilpatrick, is back on The Lab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of a Qatari takeover? Reports suggest that Qatari investors are eyeing a stake in the club, raising big questions about what this could mean for Spurs' future. But why Tottenham? What makes the club an attractive investment compared to other Premier League teams? And how does this potential deal fit into Qatar’s wider strategy of expanding its influence in global...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 partne...