EPISODE 31 - Karl Steptoe

Vicky Jepson, Senior Assistant Head Coach of our Women's First Team, guest stars in the latest episode of Off The Shelf! After starting her coaching journey at just 16 years old, Vicky has journeyed from her local sides in Macclesfield, to roles with the FA and Liverpool before joining Spurs as Assistant Coach under Rehanne Skinner in 2021. Enticed by the Club's vision, Vicky is into her fourth season in north London which has seen her lead the side as Interim Head Coach, play an instrumental role in professionalising the women's team and now work alongside Head Coach Robert Vilahamn in her current role - including the historic Women's FA Cup run to reach our first-ever final at Wembley Stadium in 2023/24. One of 17 women to have completed their UEFA Pro Licence, this is a fascinating listen with anecdotes and insights from an elite operator at the top of the women's game. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off The Shelf takes to the stage 🤩 in a podcast first, we switched the studio for a live audience as the charismatic David Bentley guest stars alongside hosts Michael Dawson and Ben Haines 🎭 With that slicked back barnet, wand of a right foot and the gift of the gab, this is a laugh-a-minute episode as our former number 5️⃣ charts his upbringing, how he idolised Paul Gascoigne in a Spurs shirt and the belting anecdotes from his playing days - such as the hat-trick against Manchester United and the hilarious prank call around his first England senior call-up 😂 Fulfilling a boyhood dream to emulate Gazza when he signed for us in 2008, 'Bents' and former team-mate 'Diva Daws' 💁‍♂️ share the tales, nicknames and banter during their time together in the dressing room at White Hart Lane, including the story behind one of our most iconic north London derby goals in the 4-4 with Arsenal and the ice bucket drenching 🧊 and night out that followed Champions League qualification under Harry Redknapp 🍾 Retiring at 28 due to a knee injury following a loan moves in England and Russia with FC Rostov, Bents opens up about his decision to retire at such a young age, a focus on family life and now loving football all over again through his son's passion. Also, you need to stick around for the quick-fire questions at the end... 🤣 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Oh Teddy, Teddy..." was a frequent chant echoing around White Hart Lane over the years as our former number 10 bagged another one of his 124 goals across his 277 appearances in Lilywhite. As you may have guessed, the latest guest to join Off The Shelf is Spurs legend Teddy Sheringham! Having played for Spurs as a schoolboy at 14 years old, the budding footballer had to carve out a path elsewhere with spells at Millwall and Nottingham Forest before joining us in the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93. Opening his account on his home debut in a 2-0 win over Sheffield United under the lights at the Lane - our first win in the division - the mercurial talent and clinical finisher went on to be a hero to a generation of fans over his two spells with the Club and ended his career with an impressive 146 Premier League goals. One of 18 players to score a century of goals for Spurs, hear Teddy's tales of his footballing days for both club and country, from formidable partnerships here with the likes of Jurgen Klinsmann - including the inspiration behind the German's iconic dive celebration - to playing his part for Manchester United in their treble-winning season and on the international stage for the Three Lions. Expect insights into our former captain's key moments, contributions, and the enduring legacy of an English football icon. Don't forget, you can watch Teddy in Lilywhite once again when he lines up for Spurs Legends against AC Milan Glorie at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 23 March! Purchase tickets for Spurs Legends vs AC Milan Glorie here. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off The Shelf is back! And back in some style with none other than the magic of David Ginola 🪄 The late 1990s at Spurs: a time synonymous with our iconic number 1️⃣4️⃣. With an aura that transcended football, David was an entertainer who dazzled time and again with his flowing locks and artistry on the ball that would torment his opposite full-back whilst mesmerising the Spurs faithful. When David talks, you listen. This is a fascinating episode with spell-binding anecdotes that have you captivated in a way that he used to do with the ball at his feet at White Hart Lane 🤩 Relive the magic of the Frenchman's incredible journey and, of course, his unforgettable spell in north London that brought a worldie against Barnsley on our way to League Cup glory in 1999 and saw him claim the PFA Player of the Year in the process. Get ready for a nostalgic journey of a player and person who brought pure joy to Spurs fans and made him a true hero in Lilywhite 🤍 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are graced with true Spurs royalty on Off The Shelf this week 👑 Joining Milesy and Ben Haines on the podcast is lifelong fan, generational football talent, former England manager and a person who transcends the beautiful game, Glenn Hoddle 🤍 Growing up as a football-obsessed kid, Glenn describes how he fell in love with the Club, progressing through our youth system into the first team and onto being a leading light in one of the most successful sides in the Club's history. An incredible player and character, hear how our playmaker starred in our 1981 FA Cup triumph before scoring in both the final and final replay the following season to help us to consecutive FA Cups and how he was the architect behind our 1984 UEFA Cup glory (even being man-marked and swapping shirts with one of the greatest players to ever play the sport) 🏆 With a goal package and highlight reel for the ages, the 53-cap England star left the Club with an unforgettable legacy across his 4️⃣9️⃣0️⃣ appearances in Lilywhite - still in our top five of all time - and went on to have playing success with AS Monaco before managerial stints in the Premier League - including a return to Spurs - either side of managing the Three Lions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tune in to relive the magic of Glenn's illustrious career, the behind-the-scenes anecdotes from a player who's achieved so much and understand why he remains a true icon who touched the hearts of Spurs fans everywhere. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off The Shelf this week is exploring something completely new and different as joining Daws and Milesy is the Club's Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Karl Steptoe. In this engaging episode, lifelong Spurs fan Karl shares his journey from how a professional golf career then stemmed into sports psychology and now working with elite sportspeople in football. We then discuss various topics around mental health & wellbeing within sport, in line with the Premier League’s Inside Matters campaign, and explore the intricate relationship between the mental side of the game and top level performance. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or more curious about the psychological side of elite sport, this episode offers valuable insight from a seasoned expert in the field. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's always nice to be important, but even more important to be nice" - this bonus episode is dedicated to life advice. Hear from our Off The Shelf guests as they share their pearls of wisdom and advice to help empower you on your journey in football or in life. From career decisions to personal growth, this special episode offers practical gems and insights from current and ex-professional footballers and elite level coaches to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. There are exciting times ahead with more very special guests to feature in the future. If you're enjoying this podcast and would like to stay updated with the latest episodes, subscribe today! Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For everything else, get your Tottenham Hotspur fix here: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This bonus episode is all about memorabilia 🏆💫 Those priceless items that our Off The Shelf guests have collected from encounters with football icons or those that hold sentimental value from precious moments throughout their careers 🤍 From football shirts, hat-trick balls, international caps, a coat hanger and Diego Maradona's boots and shirts... find out about all the paraphernalia our esteemed guests have as their prized possession 🤩 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For everything else, get your Tottenham Hotspur fix here: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, we set our Off The Shelf guests a very tricky task: build an Ultimate 5️⃣-a-side Spurs team 💫 Hear from some of our esteemed stars as we put them on the spot to make the BIG team calls when selecting a five-man squad 🤔 Sounds easy, right? Well, as you'll hear in this special episode, it's anything but! Who would make your side? 🔢 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For everything else, get your Tottenham Hotspur fix here: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, you read that right, the tables have turned as host Michael 'Daws' Dawson takes to the Off The Shelf hot seat 🤍 In our 3️⃣0️⃣th episode, the charismatic Yorkshireman takes us on a trip down memory Lane across his 324 appearances, like forging close relationships in a tight-knit dressing room that culminated in League Cup success 🏆 high praise for one of his elegant centre-back partners 👑 peaking under Harry Redknapp to secure Champions League qualification and then leading the side out on a famous European night against AC Milan in the San Siro (and all the chaos that ensued). Capped four times by England, the defender also delves into life beyond Lilywhite which has seen him become a weekend staple on the tele box as a passionate football pundit and we finish with a deep and meaningful discussion about what Spurs means to him 🤍 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices