The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show

Harry Kane has been crowned the best footballer in the world, while Spurs have finally broken their Stamford Bridge curse. What a week to be a Tottenham fan! Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Elias Burke to discuss Kane’s Ballon d’Or win and how he developed from a promising teenager at Spurs into one of the greatest players of his generation. Plus, for Black History Month, Elias reflects on the career of former Spurs manager Chris Hughton. And we look at the future of the club’s academy, with Luca Williams-Barnett waiting for his first Premier League appearance. Is it becoming harder for young players to break through at Tottenham?Get in touch: X: @VFTLpodcast Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham have finally broken their Stamford Bridge curse! Spurs secured just their second win at Chelsea in 36 years with a stunning performance, dominating their London rivals and delivering a result that could change the mood around Roberto De Zerbi’s side. Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to break down a historic afternoon. Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes ran the midfield, Kudus looked a threat and Mathys Tel scored a brilliant goal. We also discuss James Maddison’s injury, the flashpoints involving Cole Palmer and Fernandes, and Chelsea’s late collapse. Plus, what does this victory tell us about De Zerbi’s team-building? After speaking about a pivotal meeting with his players, is the manager finally getting the response he wanted? And how much could this win do for Spurs’ confidence going forward?The View from the Lane is The Athletic's dedicated Tottenham Hotspur show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Spurs. Twice a week, hosts Danny Kelly and Kate Mason are joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to bring you expert analysis, news and insights. Subscribe now. Get in touch: X: @VFTLpodcast Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs are heading to Stamford Bridge looking to end one of the most frustrating hoodoos in the club’s history. Can Roberto De Zerbi’s side finally get a result against Chelsea away from home? Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Dan Kilpatrick and Seb Stafford-Bloor to look back at the win over Coventry, including the emotional return of Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison’s first start in many months and what the three points could mean for Spurs’ confidence. We then preview Saturday’s trip to Chelsea. How should De Zerbi set up his midfield, who starts in the number 10 role, and what can Spurs do to contain Chelsea’s dangerous front three? Plus, Dan looks back on his years covering Spurs and the memories, good and bad, of trips to Stamford Bridge. Why has it been so difficult for Tottenham to win there, and could this finally be the year they break the curse?The View from the Lane is The Athletic's dedicated Tottenham Hotspur show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Spurs. Twice a week, hosts Danny Kelly and Kate Mason are joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to bring you expert analysis, news and insights. Subscribe now. Get in touch: X: @VFTLpodcast Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham have finally done it! Spurs secured their first Premier League win of the season against Coventry, but what did we learn? Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss an emotional return for Dejan Kulusevski after 526 days on the sidelines, James Maddison’s first start in many months and a goal that reminded everyone what Spurs have been missing. We break down De Zerbi’s team selection, another frustrating performance from Solanke and the impact of the substitutes. Plus, what could Kulusevski’s return mean for the rest of the season, and which other performances stood out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw and special guest Megan Feringa to discuss Spurs Women’s season so far, what’s been working and where they need to improve ahead of two crucial fixtures, not least the North London derby! We then turn to the men’s team, who travel to Coventry on Monday still searching for their first Premier League win of the season. Can Spurs finally turn their improving performances into three points? And what did we learn from the draw at Manchester United? Plus, Jack explains why Roberto De Zerbi has taken his players to Marbella, and why building team spirit and togetherness could be just as important as getting his tactics right. Get in touch: X: @VFTLpodcast Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.