The Other Best Player in the World

Spurs Women pulled off a thrilling last-minute comeback to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the last home game of 2025.We discuss:Jess' ACL injuryLineup changesVilla getting a red card......but scoring firstBeth's equalizerOlivia's game-winnerImpact subsPlus, Martin's connection with the fans, a Manchester United preview, Drew's new contract, and more.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 are group winners in the Subway Cup after beating Bristol City 1-0 away.We talk about (what we can recall) of that game - including a few rare moments:Martha Thomas goalMolly Bartrip minutesN17 Women then get very excited about new signing Signe Gaupset.We also touch on a bunch of other stuff including, Subway Cup draw shenanigans, having to go to Utd twice in two weeks, the international window, and our upcoming game against Aston Villa.We mentioned an excellent piece by Maryam Clark on Gaupset. You can find it here. There is also a great tactical analysis of Gaupset by Chiara Bozzarello in the Cutback here (you may have to subscribe to read it in full).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 played out a scoreless draw with Arsenal in a match that wasn't exactly boring, but did lack notable highlights. We get into:Unchanged lineupApproach to the NLD vs LCLSteady DrewWinger check-inTinka's statusBrisbane Road record crowdPlus, a quick look around the league and a preview of the final League Cup group stage game at Bristol 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.

Join N17 Women to talk about Spurs' 'too interesting' away game against WSL-newbies London City Lionesses. We came back twice only to lose 4-2 after two goals in four minutes. We get into: Winger woesSet piece successSubstitution screw-upsErrors everywhereAnd what is it with all the amazing 19 year old centre-backs? Plus Abbie fills us in on the lack of snow in Denver, Rachel spots LCL's owner leaving the toilets, and we preview the NLD. 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 remain in the top 4 after a comeback win against Liverpool.After a quick international break recap, we chat:Eveliina's ribsConceding earlyTōko's first goalNew halftime contentBeth's historic goaland more.Plus, a look around the league, London City Lionesses preview, and lots of listener questions!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 jumped to the top of their Subway League Cup group table with a decisive 3-0 win over Birmingham City.In this episode, we discuss:Lize's Player of the Month nominationRotated lineup for the cupOlivia and Tilly linking upMaite's season-ending injuryContracts ripe for renewalInternational break call-upsand more.Plus, a (very early) preview of the next WSL game after the international break, at home to Liverpool. 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 faced an onslaught from Chelsea's attack (especially on corners!), but held off to only concede one wonder goal from Keira Walsh, an improvement over the blowout loss to Manchester City. Spurs have still only dropped WSL points to traditional top 4 teams and will enter the international break in 4th place, still ahead of Arsenal.We discuss our 1-0 away loss, including:Drew's absenceFirst-half clean sheetComparing to the City gameMolly's imminent returnGood lineup headachesJess' Lionesses snubPlus, we preview the second Subway League Cup group stage match against Birmingham 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 are 3rd in the table. And five games in (plus one cup game). we've beaten everyone we've faced - except for City! We discuss our 1-0 home win over Brighton including: Winning waysTinka - againJess finding formAsh's first full gamePen or no-penPlus, we gripe about kick off times and look ahead to our next game against Chelsea. 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 held on to an early lead to beat Leicester City 1-2 and finish the weekend in 4th place—ahead of Arsenal, for now.We chat:A good, messy goalOlivia's PotM performanceSuspect officiatingIn-game rotationand more.Plus, we look at the early state of the WSL pecking order and preview the upcoming home match against Brighton & Hove Albion.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's been a double-game week. The N17 Women team got together to talk about: A thrashing by City that left us less miserable than usualSet piece frailties. Again.A goalless draw with Villa + a fun shootoutSubstitutes - lots of them in both gamesPlus we look ahead to Sunday's WSL matchup with Leicester City. In this episode Abbie mentions the racist abuse that Jessica Naz has experienced. We stand with Jess and the players and club in condemning this. 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.