S3E49 | How De Zerbi Got Spurs Playing

We dig into the reported sale of Daniel Levy’s stake in ENIC, what it means for Tottenham’s ownership structure, and whether new investors could have any real influence over the club. We also break down the Lewis family’s investment, how Squad Cost Ratio rules actually work, why cash flow matters as much as transfer budgets, and just how aggressive Spurs can be in the market this summer. Plus, we discuss Romero, Vuskovic, player trading, and whether the club is finally backing its words with action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thumbnail art was shot by the incredible Frederiike Jensen. We’re joined by Harry Brooks to make sense of Tottenham’s increasingly busy summer. With Andy Robertson through the door and moves for Senesi, Van Hecke and Savinho gathering pace, we ask whether Spurs are finally behaving like a club with a clear plan. We discuss the impact of the Lewis family’s ownership, De Zerbi’s influence on recruitment, the need for leadership and experience in the dressing room, and what the future holds for Romero, Van de Ven, Vuskovic, Danso and the rest of Spurs’ crowded defensive group. We also dive into Savinho, Adam Wharton, Hayden Hackney and the profile of midfielder Tottenham still seem to be missing, before asking the big question: are Spurs finally building a squad capable of matching their ambitions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we’re joined by senior news reporter for The Athletic, Matt Slater, to unpack one of the most dramatic periods in Tottenham Hotspur’s history. We discuss Daniel Levy’s departure, the power structures that shaped Spurs for decades, the role of the Lewis family, takeover speculation, the Gibb River review, and whether Tottenham are genuinely for sale. We also explore the realities of modern football ownership, why American investors may be the club’s most likely future owners, and what Spurs fans should make of examples such as them lot, Bournemouth and Chelsea. A fascinating look behind the curtain at how football clubs are really run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined by Anatole Pang to dig into what’s really happening behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur following the departure of Daniel Levy and the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi. We talk about the club’s restructure, the role of the Lewis family, the significance of the Gibb River review, and whether Spurs have abandoned the modern football model to build around one coach. We also discuss Peter Charrington’s statement to fans, ownership responsibility, governance, recruitment, leadership vacuums and whether Tottenham finally have a proper football structure in place… or whether we’re simply witnessing another reset dressed up as revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham head into the final day needing a point against Everton to avoid relegation, but none of us quite know how to feel anymore. We’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick to talk through the dread, the strange emotional numbness around survival, and whether staying up would bring relief, celebration, or anger at how we got here in the first place. We discuss Roberto De Zerbi’s calming influence, the pressure around Sunday, Spurs’ broken squad, recruitment failures, Kinsky, Romero, VAR paranoia, media narratives, and what the summer rebuild might actually look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An honest conversation with former football agent Jim Erwood about what the game is actually like behind the scenes. We talk about whether footballers truly love their clubs, what players say to agents during a relegation battle, why loyalty in football barely exists anymore, and how modern players are pushed to think about themselves first. Jim shares incredible stories from his time as an agent, including signing Ashley Williams through Friends Reunited, the reality of dealing with young players and ambitious parents, intimidation and the criminal element around football, and the bizarre John Carew/Milan Baroš swap deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined by NBA legend and lifelong Spurs fan Steve Nash for a proper wide-ranging chat about Tottenham, culture, leadership, Daniel Levy, player standards, injuries, the pitch conspiracy, Harry Kane, Glenn Hoddle, Ajax away and what it actually takes to compete at the very top. An unbelievable conversation with someone who really, really gets it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Photograph by the incredible Frederikke Jensen We’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick to talk through the strange feeling of Tottenham actually giving us something to believe in again. We get into the Villa performance, De Zerbi’s immediate impact, whether the Tottenham way actually exists, the power vacuum behind the scenes, Johan Lange’s role, Palhinha, Vuskovic, survival, and the deeply uncomfortable question of whether we hate Arsenal more than we love Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined by coach to Premier League footballers, Harry Brooks, to break down what Roberto De Zerbi has already changed at Spurs, from the shift in mentality and confidence to the tactical details behind the win at Aston Villa. We talk about buy-in, accountability, composed aggression, pressing traps, risk, control, and why this version of Tottenham suddenly looks calmer, braver and far more connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined on The Lab by Kish from Lilywhite Lab to dig into what has gone wrong at Tottenham this season, and whether Roberto De Zerbi can be the man to fix it. We discuss the importance of player buy-in, why Thomas Frank’s approach never fully convinced the squad, and how Spurs’ lack of midfield control became the defining tactical problem of the season. There’s also a deep dive into the signings of João Palhinha and Conor Gallagher, the imbalance of the squad, the short-lived Igor Tudor experiment, and the wider questions around leadership, recruitment and culture at the club. We also look at De Zerbi’s arrival, his reputation for improving players, and why his coaching could be exactly what Tottenham’s young squad needs, even if the timing could hardly be more chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices