S2E23 | Infrastructure & Personnel

Is Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of a Qatari takeover? Reports suggest that Qatari investors are eyeing a stake in the club, raising big questions about what this could mean for Spurs' future. But why Tottenham? What makes the club an attractive investment compared to other Premier League teams? And how does this potential deal fit into Qatar’s wider strategy of expanding its influence in global sports? In this episode, we’ll explore the motivations behind Middle Eastern investment in football, how a Qatari takeover would compare to Saudi and Abu Dhabi ownership, and whether Daniel Levy would remain in control. Crucially, we’ll also consider the concerns—should fans be excited or worried? Will this transform Tottenham into genuine title contenders, or does it pose ethical and financial dilemmas? Join us as we break down the facts, the speculation, and the potential impact of Qatari ownership on the future of Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does a Qatari owned Tottenham look like? Do they buy the debt owed by the club? Does Daniel Levy remain at the at Spurs? How much money will be available for transfers? We discuss all with Ben White - a financial consultant who regularly takes a deep dive into the club's books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Standard's chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. In this episode we look back at the protests from the weekend, ponder their impact, guess Levy's next move, and look forward to a more settled Tottenham Hotspur squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Lab we welcome some of the people behind Change For Tottenham - a movement aimed to promote a change in the running of the Club going forward. What does that mean in reality, and how are they going to achieve it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of highly-rated Irish youngster Mason Melia, one of the brightest talents to emerge from the League of Ireland. At just 16, the St Patrick’s Athletic forward has already made history as the club’s youngest-ever senior goal scorer, attracting attention from top European clubs before Spurs won the race for his signature. In this episode, I’m joined by Irish sports journalist David Sneyd to discuss what makes Melia such an exciting prospect, his rapid rise in Irish football, and what Tottenham fans can expect from their newest young signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Finlay from @Counterpressers to discuss everything good about Mathys Tel, as well as some of the stuff he needs to work on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Dan Cook, owner of @HLTCO and a Crystal Palace fan, to see what Tottenham Hotspur looks like from the outside in. Are we in as big a mess as we think we are? Is Daniel Levy actually doing a decent job? And should we have sacked Ange Postecoglou months ago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. We discuss behind closed doors activity at Tottenham, Scott Munn's role, what helping Postecoglou means, recruiting a medical team via LinkedIn, and why we need to hear more from the hierarchy at Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Michael Green, Specialist rehabilitation physiotherapist for @p3rformhq, to discuss injuries in professional footballers, the political nature of player recovery, and why Tottenham Hotspur players are so injury prone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Standard Chief Football Correspondent, Dan Kilpatrick, joins us once again to talk through the latest goings on at the Lane. In this episode we discuss the Club backing Ange 100%, his handling of the press after Newcastle, the signing of Antonin Kinsky, further January business, and why the next six weeks are crucial for Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices