Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? The Spurs Nostalgia Podcast

90s home games against Arsenal. Not as bad as you might think. We won 4, drew 4 and lost 2. In this bonus episode I'll talk you through all the games, goals and the strange Stephen Clemence phenomenon! What do you recall about North London Derbies at White Hart Lane in the 90s? Please do share this podcast series with others. Get in touch with me by leaving a comment in Spotify or find me on Bluesky @80s90sspursbooks. Read all about Spurs in the 80s and 90s with my two books - Hot Shot Tottenham and Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? - buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I spoke with Tracy Ryan and Denise Amasanti - original members of Spurs Women - about the clubs early days in the late 80s and through the 90s. It's a fascinating story about their, and their teammates desire to play football in an era where women's football was still frowned upon by many in society. We discuss the club's formation as Broxbourne Ladies, the connection with Spurs and how those early years helped set the foundations for the modern day iteration. This will appeal to anyone interested in the early years of Spurs Women, the progress of Women's football or for anyone who has played grass roots football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's BONUS episode I talk you through the horror show that was trips to Old Trafford in the 90s. We played Manchester Utd away on 10 occasions winning precisely on zero occasions with just 2 draws - but the last time we travelled there we all revelled in defeat - but can you remember why?From double trophy parades to schoolboy strike pairings I'll share with you my memories of travelling to Old Trafford. Let me know what you remember by following me on Bluesky @80s90sspursbooks or by commenting in Spotify. All reviews and ratings greatly appreciated...come on guys its been months since the last one! You can buy my books directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you remember about our 7 home games v Man City in the 90s? There's Gazza and Lineker's glorious homecoming after Italia 90, Nayim enjoying himself against and my personal grudge against Martin Bodenham. In a nod to contemporary matters I also discuss our 90s managers being under pressure. Let me know your memories and recollections on bluesky @80s90sspursbooks on Glory-glory.co.uk forum or through spotify. Buy my books about Spurs in the 80s and 90s here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs and Newcastle both experienced their own rollercoaster of emotions throughout the 90s. In this special episode I spoke with Newcastle fan and Author Andrew Nagy as we discussed our team's respective journey's throughout the 90s told through the prism of 5 matches between us.Listen in to a two-sided analysis of bursting Newcastle's bubble on their huge return to the big time in 93; a final day draw in 95/96 that left both teams proud but deflated and a relegation 6-pointer in 98 when two former Newcastle heroes returned to haunt them in lilywhite. We also talk about several players who appeared for both clubs including the man who have this podcast its name...and Kevin Scott!Buy my books here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Check out Andrew's book 'The Battle for Newcastle United' - https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/battle-newcastle-united Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you remember about the 8 games against West Ham at White Hart Lane in the 90s?In this bonus episode I talk you through them including all the usual magic, mayhem and mediocrity? Can you answer these three trivia questions - answers revealed in the episode:Which Spurs player scored a hat-trick in this fixture?Which Spurs cult hero played his final game for the club in October 1994?Which ex-Spurs player was sent off, as a West Ham player, in the April 1999 fixturePlease share your own memories of going to Spurs v West Ham games in the 90s too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'MAGIC OF THE FA CUP CLICHES BINGO TIME' - RE-RELEASED TO FIX TECHNICAL ERROR AT START! I recall all Spurs' 11 FA Cup 3rd round ties from the 90s in this bonus episode to get you in the mood ahead of the 2026 campaign.What do you recall about Blustery conditions at Blackpool, near humiliation at Peterborough or Garry Brady's dream debut? They all happened in the 90s and are discussed here.To read about Spurs exploits in the FA Cup during the 80s and 90s (as well as all other games and competitions) be sure to read my books - available to purchase directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! In this bonus episode I look back at our five New Years Day games in the 90s which include Gazza madness and Gerry Francis' magic spells over Alex Ferguson. What are your New Years resolutions? If you've not got one yet make it to spread word about this podcast. I share some brief plans for this podcast in 2026 at the end of this episode. Thank you so much for listening and supporting in 2025. To buy my books directly from me - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Or to use the Amazon Vouchers Auntie Beryl gave you for Christmas - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gascoigne-Going-Have-Crack-Mediocrity/dp/1801507023?crid=2DV7WC4E5S9FS&keywords=Is+Gascoigne+Going+to+Have+a+Crack%3F&qid=1704651050&s=books&sprefix=is+gascoigne+going+to+have+a+crack+,stripbooks,124&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=pitchpublishi-21&linkId=88272e3a4cdf939af4d3ce7618cef971&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For me Boxing Day was as exciting as Christmas Day itself....though Spurs would go on to ruin that on several occasions! In this bonus episode I talk you through all our Boxing Day games throughout the 90s and I also touch on some games at Selhurst Park (not always against Palace) too. Please help to grow this podcast by telling someone about it. Leaving a (positive!) review or rating also really helps. Got some xmas money from your Aunt that's burning a hole in your pocket? Buy my books about Spurs in the 80s and 90s respectively. You can get them directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Follow me on X @garethdace or Bluesky @80s90sspursbooks and let me know your memories of watching Spurs on Boxing Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We round up Season 1 of Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? by looking back at the breakdown of the Alan Sugar - Terry Venables partnership which saw one of the messiest divorces in the club's history and set the tone for a generation at White Hart Lane. I was joined by the author of the official Club biography Dame Julie Welch and my podcast tutor Milo as we explore Venables' and Sugar's backgrounds and their unlikely and partnership that, on paper, appeared to be the 'Dream Ticket' but proved to be a thing of nightmares literally within days.What were the ramifications for the club? How much do you remember and were you firmly in Camp Venables like me...at the time?Looking for some Spurs reading material? I have written two books that cover Spurs' journey through the 1980s and 1990s respectively. You'll find them both on my website - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ - both are available at Amazon (as hardback and as e-book) or other book retailers. Please follow the podcast and leave reviews and ratings! Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can you remember about home games against Liverpool in the 90s? In this bonus episode I talk you through our 10 encounters at White Hart Lane that begin and end with victories and the usual mixture of magic, mayhem and mediocrity in between!These bonus episodes act as an appetiser in the build up to a forthcoming match. If I manage to trigger any memories or peculiarities you weren't aware of then do discuss them and tell somebody else about this podcast. Find me on BlueSky @80s90sspursbooks or X @garethdace. Buy my Spurs books directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny Blain from An Echo of Glory joins me as we reminisce about the inaugural Premier League season 92/93. It was a season that...eventually....provided some great hope as the Anderton-Barmby-Sheringham trio set White Hart Lane alight in Spring. We discussed scoring 4 goals in 5 minutes against Southampton and Nayim's hat-trick at Man City. However, it was ultimately a season of disappointment as Arsenal got FA Cup SF revenge. And what about the Fiorucci Cup?! There's some cultural references too - Gladiators, Ghost Watch and WWF. If you're enjoying the podcast please leave a positive review or rating - they really help. To learn more about the 90s please buy my book also titled Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack - you can buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ also available on Amazon.Check out Jonny's podcast An Echo of Glory - https://podfollow.com/1686363610 or on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you remember about away games at The City Ground in the 90s? In total there were 13 games of which 12 were completed! Join me as I reminisce about all those games, results and goalscorers identifying the magic, mayhem and moments of mediocrity. Did you go to any of these games or have any particular memories? If so, please share them in the comments or on BlueSky @80s90sspurs books or on X @garethdacePlease help spread the word about this podcast by telling someone about it. All reviews and ratings are also really helpful.Buy my books about Spurs in the 80s and the 90s. You can get them directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker are two of the greatest players to have performed in lilywhite in the club's history. Gazza arrived in Summer 1988 and Lineker a year later and they formed one of the great Spurs attacking partnerships while also starring for England at Italia 90. What were they like to watch and to play alongside? My guests for this episode were Guy Butters, a teammate of both and esteemed South American Football journalist Tim Vickery who was a regular at White Hart Lane during this period. We discuss the state of Spurs in the late 80s before they arrived, a little about Guy's Spurs career, Gazza and Lineker's individual traits and what made them such a potent partnership for club and country. Read more of Guy's memories of Spurs and about Gazza and Lineker's arrivals in the 80s in my book Hot Shot Tottenham. If you want to learn or relive the 90s then take a look at my book Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? - both are available to buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Follow me/the pod on Bluesky - @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social and @spursnostalgiapod.bsky.social or Twitter @GarethDace.Please help me to grow this podcast by giving it a rating and/or review....and please spread the word and tell others about it too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was joined by Last Word on Spurs' Jason McGovern - referred to as 'The Oracle' to dissect the 91/92 season. Following the dramatic FA Cup success in May 1991 it was all-change at White Hart Lane with a new ownership dream team wiping out the debt but Gazza had played his last game in lilywhite. Back in European football and with the best striker in England (Gary Lineker - not John Hendry!) could Spurs build on their success and make it back-to-back trophy years?It's the hope that kills you eh! Despite a good start the league season descended into mediocrity though there were enjoyable cup runs. Jason and I pour over the detail of the main games, characters and events for a largely forgettable campaign that needs to be unpicked. Listen in to learn more about:Peter Shreeve back in the hot-seatthe brilliance of LinekerDonald Trump on Saint & GreavsieA miserable Burger King experience Bomb scares and floodlight failuresBuy my book Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? to learn all about Spurs' 90s journey. You can get it directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Teddy shushing the Gallowgate to 7-goal hammerings I'll remind you of visits to Newcastle in the 90s. There were 8 games which include 1 win, 3 draws and 4 defeats. in this bonus episode I reflect on some of the magic, mayhem and mediocrity of those games. If you're on your way to St James' Park and now on your way home and you've seen a ball kicked you've done better than I did! At the end I'll play you around 5 minutes audio of a new episode I've just recorded with a Newcastle fan in which we looked at both clubs respective 90s journeys told through the prism of 5 fixtures between the two clubs. The full episode will be released in 2026. As we approach Christmas remember my two books will act as the perfect stocking fillers - buy them directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Please do help share this podcast series - tell somebody, provide a rating or review or mention me on X - @garethdace or Bluesky @spursnostalgiapod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irving Scholar - a boyhood Spurs obsessive - took over the club in 1982 with ambitions to make Spurs the best team in the country and to revolutionise English football. However, in 1991, having won the FA Cup the club found itself in a mountain of debt and fighting for its very survival. Scholar was forced to sell and give up his dream but he remains one of the most divisive characters in the club's history. To truly understand the neurotic state of Spurs during this period a proper exploration of Scholar's running of the club is needed. I was joined by the esteemed Sports and Finance writer Mihir Bose who co-wrote Scholar's revealing 1992 memoir Behind Closed Doors. Mihir expertly discusses:Scholar's hopes and dreams for SpursHow and why he created a PLCHis relationship with managersThe controversial redevelopment of The ShelfHow the club found itself in £12m debt and why he had to goScholar's legacy for Spurs...and English footballOnly Glenn Hoddle is mentioned more times than Scholar in my book about Spurs in the 80s. You can also read about the post-Scholar world in Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? Spurs in the 90s - buy either or both directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode I look back at our ten away games at Highbury during the 90s. From stodgy draws, heart-breaking late defeats and John Hendry doing something that only Younes Kaboul has done since!Please subscribe to the pod and positive ratings and reviews really helpful. If you want to learn more about Spurs in the 90s you can buy my book (also titled) Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? or if you want to know about Spurs in the 80s 'Hot Shot Tottenham' will be of interest. Buy them both directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1991 Spurs and Paul Gascoigne both faced existential crisis'. The club was £11m in debt and in desperate need of income and Paul Gascoigne, the best and most famous player in the country was crocked. His agreed sale to Lazio was put on hold and with his career dangling by a thread it needed the care and expertise of Spurs' Consultant Physio John Sheridan to nurse him back to full fitness. John joined Spurs when he followed David Pleat from Luton in 1986. He was dealt a number of challenges, notably having to purchase his medical facility from Exchange n Mart and arriving early to power the portable generator! John's story is remarkable and we discuss his excellent book 'The Limping Physio'. Tune in to learn about:Why John is called the limping physioWorking with David Pleat and Terry VenablesMedical mayhem at White Hart Lane and Mill HillCancelling his wedding anniversary plans to look after GazzaGazza's rehabYou can buy John's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Limping-Physio-Life-Football/dp/180150007X and you can learn all about Spurs in the 80s and 90s through my two books available here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's International Break so here's a bonus nostalgia episode to get you through the trudge of low-jeopardy international football. Spurs win the FA Cup for a record 8th occasion. I was joined by Erik Thorstvedt and Spurs Show co-host Mike Leigh to look back at the 1991 FA Cup Final providing perspective from the pitch and from the stands. Incredibly this was the last occasion (at time of recording) that Spurs have been in an FA Cup Final let alone winning one. As you will discover this game was full of narrative before a ball was even kicked. Relive...Gazza's mood before the gameCup Final morning routinesGazza's injuryPrincess Diana flirting with ErikTerry Venables' team talkTrophy ParadeYou can learn more about Spurs' victorious FA Cup run and victory in my book titled Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? Buy it, and my other book that covers Spurs in the 80s directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.