Episodes
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
Published 10/24/24
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 partnership to help the club compete at the highest level financially? We'll explore the power and...
Published 10/16/24
Jim was diagnosed with cancer in the same year he was supposed to be getting married. His diagnosis turned his life upside down. A certain football club helped him through. Now completely healthy, he's on a mission of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/09/24
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll be diving into Tottenham Hotspur’s evolving recruitment strategy under the leadership of Johan Lange. Dan Kilpatrick, The Standard Chief Football correspondent recently spoke to the Spurs’ technical director, the first major interview since joining the club. We’ll explore how Lange and head coach Ange Postecoglou are working together to build a squad that balances immediate competitiveness with long-term development. We’ll take a closer look at how...
Published 10/04/24
In today’s football world, the debate between "the eye test" and data-driven analysis is more relevant than ever. Traditionally, the eye test – trusting what we see during a game – has guided decisions on tactics, player performance, and transfers. But with the rise of detailed statistics and analytics, is there still a place for gut instinct in the modern game? Can the eye test reveal nuances that data might miss, or has the role of instinct been diminished by numbers? In this episode, we’ll...
Published 10/01/24
Buy ANGEBALL now right here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angeball-Definitive-Biography-Ange-Postecoglou/dp/1035417189 Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re thrilled to be joined by one of Australia’s most respected voices in sports journalism, Vince Rugari. Vince has built a stellar reputation for his insightful coverage and analysis, particularly in football, where his work has earned him recognition not just in Australia but internationally as well. As a senior sports journalist for The...
Published 09/12/24
Welcome to this special episode, originally recorded in 2022, featuring Nick Harris of @sportingintel. Known for his expertise in sports business, analytics, and investigative journalism, Nick offers unique insights into Premier League spending rules and how financial regulations shape the competition. We also explore Daniel Levy's tenure as chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, analyzing whether he has been a good owner and the impact of his leadership on the club’s success and finances. Join us...
Published 09/09/24
We sit down with Dan Cook of HLTCO for a third time to find out his unbiased takes on where Tottenham Hotspur are right now... Listen to twice weekly podcast Football Between The Lines hosted by both Flav and Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/28/24
We sit down with chief football correspondent for The Standard, Dan Kilpatrick to discuss how Ange handles the media, how social media has changed the way football is reported, the way transfers are covered and industry behind it, and why no one knew that Odobert was signing. Please rate The Lab 5 stars where ever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/21/24
Wilson Odobert signs for Spurs for £25m. He's young, he's classy, and most importantly he has everything we don't currently have in our front line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/16/24
We sit down with Tom Jordan of Theafcbpodcast to chat through Tottenham's big money move for Domonic Solanke. What does he have that we don't appreciate? Can he score 20 league goals for Spurs? Is £65m too much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/11/24
We sit with Celtic fan and podcaster Laura Bradburn to discuss the differences between Ange Postecoglou's first season at Celtic, and his second... were there less injuries? Was the defence so open? Did individual players improve? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/06/24
The reaction from the our fanbase wasn't great when news broke that Tottenham are taking a serious look at Dominic Solanke... here's why you should think differently about the Bournemouth forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/02/24
The Lab is back for season two. In this episode we decide how many minutes Moore should be given next season, whose position he'll take, what's so special about him, and how high is his ceiling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/28/24
HLTCO's Dan Cook returns to The Lab to revisit Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou after a less than perfect last month. Please subscribe, rate and review to The Lab wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/07/24
We sat down with football finance enthusiast Ben White, to understand how Tottenham are set up to benefit from PSR and FFP regulation, how the changes to the rules next season impact Spurs, and how much trouble other clubs are in. Please subscribe, rate and review to The Lab wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/26/24
Gareth Dace has written a book all about Tottenham Hotspur in the 90s, a decade that saw the front five of Ardiles, the Klinsmann and Sheringham connection, the 12 point deduction and being kicked out the FA Cup, two trophy wins through mediocrity, and a true era of the maverick footballer. Get your copy of Is Gascoigne Going to Have a Crack?: Spurs in the 90s, Magic, Mayhem and Mediocrity here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/24/24
Big chances, big mistakes, silly goals. How does Postecoglou fix Tottenham's leaky defence? Please subscribe, rate and review to The Lab wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/20/24
We sat down with the iconic Geoff Shreeves to discuss a career spent interviewing the greatest managers of the Premier League era in their most vulnerable moments... after the final whistle. Listen to Geoff's new podcast Football, Music and me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/16/24
Ben Bowman and Flav look at a number of high profile forwards available this Summer, and decide which one suits Tottenham best... Or do we already have a solution in house? Please subscribe, rate and review to The Lab wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/10/24
What's going on with our ginger from Sweden? Can he play centrally? Is his form an issue? And why we must back him. Please subscribe, rate and review to The Lab wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/03/24
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Published 03/29/24
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Published 03/22/24
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Published 03/06/24