A Cup-le of Concerns

Spurs Women have exited the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage after a 2-1 loss at Chelsea. We chat:A surprise CBInevitable Sam KerrAnother Eveliina FKWrong subs at 1-1"Wonder goals" or notPlus, we discuss some upcoming contract decisions and preview our last match of the season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Manchester United.We may be back later in the international break for a bonus episode discussing the effect of Spurs Men's relegation-threatened season could have on Spurs Women, plus any other news that pops up between now and then. You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of Spurs Women news to get into on and off the field.Off the field we reflect on new contracts for Olivia, Tilly & Martin, and briefly cover things elsewhere in the club. On the field we talk about a second 5-2 loss in two weeks. This time it was the NLD at the Emirates, which saw Spurs succumbing to a Russo hattrick in the first half. We talk: Defensive mistakesSubs changing thingsBeth scoringPlus, we preview our FA Cup game against Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was another hat trick for Bunny Shaw and another Manchester City win—but at least we scored a couple of goals this time.We chat:Centerback surprisePoor defending pre-BunnyOlivia's counterattacking equalizerWinning the second halfMartin's game managementBeth's team goalPlus, we discuss Clare's injury, preview the upcoming NLD, and react to the Asian Cup final.You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs Women returned from the international break (minus the players at the Asian Cup) to play out a 1-2 loss to Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.We discuss:Enforced lineup changesIssues with Everton's paceMomiki's early goalTriple substitutionSigne on the scoresheetGabarro + Gago goalLenna's first startPlus, we round up highlights from the international break and club news, then preview the upcoming match against Manchester City.You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs Women knocked out London City Lionesses from the FA Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout!We discuss:Molly starting (as captain!)Tilly's scrappy openerBack-to-back goals from LCLSaved by the handballAnother Lize PK + saveTinka's leap into the standsPlus, we touch on our quarter-final draw (Chelsea away) and prepare for the international break.You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got together to celebrate Spurs' 7-3 demolition of Aston Villa.We cover: Goals, goals and more goalsWhy two left-backs are better than oneThe return of the knee slideTinka's Spurs loveOngoing defensive glitchesPlus, we look ahead to our FA Cup match against London City LionessesYou can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs Women fell 0-2 to Chelsea in the first of three WSL matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.We discuss:Lineup changesHanna's WSL debutChances not takenAssessing the gapTHS atmosphereSpecial guestsPlus, we look at other results around the league, celebrate Eveliina's contract extension, and preview the Aston Villa away match.You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs Women came back after conceding an early goal to beat West Ham United 1-2.We discuss:A slippery goal concessionImprovements from last gameTilly ends her goal droughtA classic Olivia screamerRed card for DrewPlus, we wrap up the final transfer window moves and answer a listener question about Spurs' squad strength vs competitors, then preview the Chelsea match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs Women suffered their first loss of 2026, conceding two goals at the death for a 2-0 result at Liverpool. We discuss:Muddled midfieldLack of width in the attackIneffective substitutionsHoles in the squadLate goal concessionsPlus:League table check-inWest Ham previewLow ticket sales for THS vs ChelseaNote: Caroline had to switch to recording from her phone midway through because of WiFi issues, apologies for the poor sound quality!You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs Women were victorious against Leicester City again, this time earning a spot in the next round of the FA Cup.After giving live reaction to our draw for the fifth round (away at London City Lionesses), we recap the fourth round win.We discuss:Signe playing the #8Rebounded goalsProactive subsNew signing debutsLenna's long-awaited goalWe tackle lots of listener questions, including:Centerback cover for the Asian CupUpcoming games at THS & attendance strugglesRemaining transfer window wishlistRecruitment strategies (or lack thereof)& more!Plus, we assess Martha Thomas' loan move and preview the next WSL game against Liverpool.Note: One of the questions we're going to tackle next episode is who would be on our ultimate Spurs five-a-side team, and we want to hear your own teams! Hit us up on social media with your picks, and we'll share a few on the pod. You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free CaptainCaroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The CutbackSian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.