The Leeds Lesson: Win Ugly, Win Anyway
Description
Tottenham continue their European journey with a gritty Champions League draw against Bodø/Glimt, followed by a much-improved Premier League win over Leeds.
Stu and Ash break down both matches — the tactical adjustments, injury updates, and the growing influence of Thomas Frank on this developing Spurs side.
🧠 We discuss:
Lessons from the trip to the Arctic Circle ❄️
The impact of Frank’s rotation and mentality 🔁
Key performances from Romero, Poro, and Zavi Simons ⚽
Spurs’ improved resilience and fitness regime 💪
What comes next against Aston Villa and Monaco
Plus: a quick detour to Hollywood 🎬 as Ash updates us on his writing projects and the legacy of The French Connection.
#COYS | #Spurs | #CADSPodcast
⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Intro & Tonight’s agenda
0:20 – Discussing the Bodø/Glimt Champions League match
2:50 – Spurs’ fitness, rotation & mental resilience
4:30 – Thomas Frank’s influence on mentality and squad depth
6:30 – Injury management, biomechanics, and the backline
8:45 – Lazy punditry & media narratives
10:30 – Frank’s rotation policy and squad freshness
13:00 – Midfield depth and balance problems
16:45 – Premier League recap: Leeds vs Spurs
18:00 – Physical sides and Spurs’ response
20:00 – Tactical shifts and Frank’s Brentford blueprint
23:30 – Player focus: Tel, Odobert, Kudus, and Zavi Simons
28:30 – Midfield options: Gray, Bentancur, Berival, Sarr
33:30 – Where Zavi should play & left-sided needs
38:00 – Transfer targets (Semenyo, Wharton)
40:45 – Striker situation: Solanke, Moani, Richarlison
43:45 – Injury updates & depth
45:30 – Romero’s leadership and influence
47:00 – Pellinia and Spurs’ No.6 role
50:00 – Gray, Bentancur & Sarr in midfield
51:30 – Upcoming fixtures: Villa & Monaco
53:00 – Ash’s “Harlem to Hollywood” update
54:10 – Wrap-up & sign-off