The Tottenham Way

This week, Tom and Dan discuss the slump in form that has followed Spurs around like a bad smell for a month. Luck, judgement or something more sinister? We cover the FA Cup draw, Clattenberg making a name for himself, unhappy Alli and Davey Sanchez's elbows. Keep the faith and all that. COYS.

Another week, another disappointing Spurs result, although this time it came via an outstanding victory away to Dortmund in the Champions League, ensuring we finish top of our group with a game to spare, ahead of the Germans and reigning champions Real Madrid. With this in mind, why exactly CAN WE NOT BEAT WEST BROMWICH BLOODY ALBION?? Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Allnut head to the pub to discuss the see-saw life of a Spurs fan at the moment, while discussing Son, Kane, Rose and Ben Foster. Onwards. COYS.

Dan and Tom are joined this week by Luke Brown, writer for the Independent and Spurs fan who suffered along with us all on Saturday. Before we get to that horror, we ask Luke to elaborate on his excellent interview with Tim Sherwood, which raised some old questions about what influence he has had on the club as it stands now. Minimal, or does he have a point? Sadly, we have to discuss the derby defeat, which saw us go down to Arsenal for the first time in 7 league games. What went wrong? Was it a crime of passion, intelligence, tactics or otherwise? Can we blame injuries and fitness, or were we just merely beaten by the better team? We move on to Dortmund, and a daunting if somewhat pressure-free fixture against prestigious opposition. Is this the perfect game to bounce back with? Or should we be concerned of an ongoing confidence issue? Newly manager-less West Brom also get an airing, and the type of game we can expect if they get a certain Sam Allardyce - or perhaps even Sherwood himself - in before Saturday. Chins up, everyone. COYS

This week, Dan is being a dirty stinking flounce and has left Tom in charge, but fear not as it's the return of the original Dembelievers Cath and Rosa, here to set the Spurs world to rights in their unique way. We begin with a chat about Dembele and his fitness issues, and whether his beasting of Sergio Ramos will be his seasonal high point. Leading nicely into the Real Madrid game, how does it rank in our all-time performances and results? Does it feel like we've really arrived at Wembley now, or did it make us pine for White Hart Lane even more? Alli, Kane, Vertonghen and Trippier all mulled over too. We move onto the international break and our English lads pulling out of the squad. Can Poch now pull rank, or does his pride take over? And what is causing all our injury problems lately, can we simply blame the big Wembley pitch? We move onto Palace, and a tough but ultimately warranted victory over the bottom of the table club. Son - underrated or continuing source of frustration? Have we fully forgiven Rose? And what on earth to make of Gazzaniga in goal? We finish with a couple of listener questions, including what it's like to raise the next generation of Spurs fans. It's a cracker this week. COYS.

A special episode this week as Dan sits down with Guillem Balague, author of 'Brave New World: Inside Pochettino's Spurs', a fascinating look at how our manager has transformed our club since joining in 2014. There's also a little Real Madrid preview, and we're not sorry to say that we skipped the analysis of the disasters against West Ham and Manchester United. COYS.

This week, Dan has invited his Liverpool-supporting friend George onto the podcast to discuss - or argue over - the weekend mauling of Liverpool, our first win over the Reds in 10 games. After a quick discussion about George's experience of being a fan at Wembley (1m15s), we of course have to start with our heroic but completely warranted point away at Real Madrid (7m14s). What did we think of Pochettino's surprise line-up? Is Winks the second coming of Modric? And where does this leave Spurs in terms of our status on the European stage? We move onto Liverpool and the gradual dismantling of Klopp's laughable defence (15m20s). Dan and George argue over the targeting of Liverpool's defence, and whether it was a deliberate plan of Pochettino or merely terrible individual errors. What indication was the game of where Spurs and Liverpool both are? Was this the statement win we were looking for at Wembley? Thoughts turn to West Ham (40m15s) and who we are likely to start, in particular in midfield where numbers are short. The big talking point is the return of Lamela after a year out, and Tom and Dan stake their claims for and against his place in the team going forward. We finish with a preview of Man United, with us travelling to Old Trafford in good form (46m50s). Will we face a United side looking for a backlash after a disappointing two weeks, or can we continue our momentum? Listener questions include what does Jordan Henderson do, plus Kane's likelihood of going to Madrid. Enjoy. COYS.

Tom and Dan return after illness and covering England -- both equally energy-sapping -- respectively to discuss Bournemouth (meh), Real Madrid (ARRRGHHHH!) and Liverpool (errrrr) over an exotic beer. (1m15s) We discuss whether Poch's rant at Pep was a sign of irritation, clever mind-games or both, plus Levy's desire to keep him at Spurs for the next 10 to 15 years. (13m59s) Tom dishes out the Christian Eriksen stats after another decisive performance from the playmaker on Saturday and Dan wonders if Kane is being more selfish than usual as his Wembley drought in the league continued. (26m50s) Danny Rose's shock return is assessed along with Poch's selection headache at the Bernabeu and we find it harder than we thought to name our combined squad from the 2011 Champions League team and this current crop. (45m10s) Finally we look ahead to Liverpool -- has Klopp got the edge over Poch? -- plus our daunting run of fixtures over the next 6 weeks. To finish off, we look back at our pre-season predictions as we edge towards a third of the season gone.

Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Barclay talk through Ange Postecoglou's press conference from Hotspur Way on the day Harry Kane travelled to Germany to secure a £100m move to Bayern Munich. What was the reaction of the Spurs boss and how does he replace the England captain?

On the eve of the 2023-24 season, all the Tottenham Way gang are here to discuss what might be for Ange Postecoglou and his new-look Spurs side. Will Harry Kane still be there? What happens if he isn't? Who will be the breakout star? Who will shine? Who will struggle? And where will Spurs finish? Host Marcus Buckland, Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay make their predictions ahead of the big kick-off.

Tom Barclay of The Sun is joined by George Sessions from the Press Association to discuss Tottenham's 5-1 friendly thrashing of Shakhtar Donetsk - with the future four-goal Harry Kane once again top of the agenda. New centre-backs, including the watching Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, Pape Sarr and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are also on the agenda.

Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Tom Allnutt and globe-trotting Tom Barclay, who opens up on his emotional interview with Eric Dier in Singapore, where the Spurs defender broke down in tears talking about his close friend. The panel also reflect on Tottenham's tour to Australia, Thailand and Singapore, the winners and losers from that eventful trip, Joe Lewis' indictment and the latest on Harry Kane.

Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard and The Times' Tom Allnutt react to Ange Postecoglou's first press conference as Spurs boss from Hotspur Way. The Australian discussed talks with Harry Kane, winning over fans, his style of play and more in an engaging 55-minute briefing.

Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard and the Press Association's Spurs reporter George Sessions (at Wimbledon) to talk about the impending arrival of Manor Solomon on a free transfer and links to Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven. But with Spurs doing their business early, there is even more pressure to trim to the fat in the squad and the panels picks which players should go this summer. Plus, Mauricio Pochettino torches any lingering bond with Spurs fans with some incendiary comments in his first interview as Chelsea boss.

Host Marcus Buckland is joined by the Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Allnutt of The Times to discuss £40million new boy James Maddison, one of Spurs' most exciting signings in years. But Bayern Munich ramp up interest in Harry Kane. Should Spurs cash in and send him overseas or keep at all costs? Plus, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is linked with an exit.

Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay to discuss Spurs closing in on Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, as well as their pursuit of defensive reinforcements and the chase for James Maddison.

Host Marcus Buckland is joined by the full Tottenham Way complement of Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay to discuss the few highlights and numerous lowlights of Spurs' 2022-23 campaign. Which players, barring Harry Kane, stood out, if any? Is it all Antonio Conte's fault? What hope is there for next year? 

The two Toms of TTW, Tom Barclay of The Sun and Tom Allnutt of The Times, pick through the bones of another depressingly familiar story for Spurs as they throw away a 1-0 lead to lose 3-1 at home to Brentford. The guys discuss Harry Kane, Daniel Levy, the fan reaction, Ryan Mason and whether there is any hope of European football next season now.

The Tottenham Way's Marcus Buckland and Tom Allnutt are joined by German commentator Constantin Eckner to discuss Spurs' recent Bundesliga targets - from director of football candidate Tim Steidten to why Julian Nagelsmann and Xabi Alonso will not be coming to North London.

Marcus Buckland and Dan Kilpatrick of The Evening Standard chat directly after Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa about another dispiriting result and the news that Julian Nagelsmann is no longer in the running to be the next permanent boss.

The Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Allnutt of the Times discuss Harry Kane's comments about Tottenham's slack "standards", "values" and "culture", and what the England captain's latest series of interviews may signify. Plus, the latest on the new manager and Saturday's game at Aston Villa previewed. Tom has news of an offer from overseas for Hugo Lloris.