Is Micky van de Ven World Class? | Life Without the Benthinha Double Pivot & Ricky Sacks’ FA Cup Dilemma (Q&A)

Tottenham cruised past FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, but beneath the 4-0 scoreline there’s plenty to unpack. Jack is joined by Last Word on Spurs’ own Ricky Sacks to discuss Micky van de Ven’s outrageous solo goal, Xavi Simons finding form, and whether Thomas Frank’s cautious midfield setup is holding Spurs back. They also talk Tottenham's recruitment, Richarlison vs Dane Scarlett, and answer your listener questions - from the origins of LWOS to Jah Wobble on Top of the Pops and whether or not Ricky would take 38 points for an FA Cup. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham run riot in North London with a dominant 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League and it’s Micky van de Ven who stole the show. The Dutch defender produced a surreal solo goal that surely has him in contention for the Puskás Award. Jack breaks down one of Spurs’ best performances this season, discussing Frank's more progressive tactics, standout displays across the pitch, and what this result means for Spurs going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined by Cal from Below the Belt and The Fighting Cock to pick apart Tottenham’s dismal showing against Chelsea, and ask the question, was it one of the worst Spurs performances of all time? They discuss whether Thomas Frank is really cut out for a job of this scale, unpack the van de Ven and Djed Spence incident that hinted at dressing-room tension, and debate whether the issues lie in personnel or system. The pair also look ahead to the Champions League clash with Copenhagen and what kind of signings Spurs need to make to truly push on. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A seriously poor performance from Tottenham has seen them slump to yet another defeat to Chelsea. Little in the way of attacking threat, disjointed passages of play and now ropey defending. Thomas Frank's work is cut out for him trying to change a few opinions on his brand of football right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined by Billie T in the aftermath of Tottenham’s draw at St James’ Park. There’s a sense of perspective about the result. Spurs were stoic in the face of Newcastle’s quality, but the discussion soon turns to the work still needed in recruitment. The pair chat about Antonín Kinský’s shaky display and whether the calls to replace Vicario were a bit premature, before digging into Xavi Simons’ recent struggles with form. It’s also a listener Q&A, featuring questions like: which 90s Spurs player would improve this team, what should happen with Dane Scarlett, what’s Billie’s go-to Gregg’s order and could a Harry Kane return ever be on the cards? Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Obviously it's never a joyful occasion to watch Spurs lose in a cup competition, especially if you're one of the fans who travelled up to Newcastle, but sometimes you just have to take it for what it is... Spurs being beaten by the better side on the night. Did we learn much from that one? Did Thomas Frank? Is Kinsky ready to take over from Vicario? Who knows... not me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined by Phil to break down Tottenham’s dominant display away at Everton, from Micky van de Ven’s brace to the growing importance of set-pieces under Thomas Frank. Are Spurs evolving into a more pragmatic, mature side? And what does their efficiency from dead-balls tell us about how football is changing, especially when even Arsenal’s open-play output has dipped despite sitting top of the league? We blame late-stage capitalism, because why not? Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs have climbed to third in the Premier League after a solid, but strangely unexciting win away at whatever Everton's new stadium is called. The first team to score from a set-piece against Everton, as well as being the first team to beat them at their new ground in the Premier League. Thomas Frank's introduction of Kolo Muani from the beginning was a welcome addition, regardless of the Palhinha x Bentancur double pivot. How good are Spurs? Do we know? No. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Tottenham’s drab 0-0 draw with Monaco, Jack is joined by Dan Louw to ask whether Thomas Frank is really the right man to take Spurs forward. The football’s tough to watch, the results aren’t disastrous, but is it just mediocrity dressed up as progress? They also dig into Xavi Simons’ faltering form, his crisis of confidence, and whether Spurs’ issues can really be solved by new signings or if a change of manager would put Spurs on an upward curve. In the Q&A, Dan reflects on his classic Away Days YouTube series, the changing nature of football content, and whether he’d ever bring it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham played out a goalless draw in Monaco in a largely forgettable match - more likely remembered for Thomas Frank's somewhat baffling team selection to start the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices