S15E85 - Is Optimism Back on the Menu?

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We discuss the latest around Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, whether Spurs can genuinely land both players, and why fans should be careful not to get swept away by every rumour that appears online. We also look at Antonín Kinsky's remarkable turnaround, Luka Vušković's uncertain future, the role Johan Lange deserves to play in this summer's recruitment, whether Tottenham should cash in on young talent to fund an even bigger rebuild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Lab, Flav is joined by football finance enthusiast Ben White to answer your questions on Tottenham Hotspur’s finances. We dig into the new Squad Cost Ratio rules, what happens as PSR fades out, whether Spurs really can spend 115% of revenue, and why that so-called “loophole” is not quite what it seems. There’s also discussion on the Lewis family’s cash injections, Daniel Levy’s legacy, player sales, amortisation, free transfers, wage structure, cash flow, and whether Tottenham are finally in a position to properly attack the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We answer your questions as the summer transfer window goes into overdrive. We chat about Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Savinho and what Tottenham's aggressive approach says about the club's ambitions. We also debate whether Lucas Bergvall should stay or go, discuss Cristian Romero's future, look at whether Spurs can genuinely push for the top four, and somehow end up talking about Scotland, Tyson, San Francisco, Saily, freezing baths and why Jon thinks the Premier League should've relegated us while they had the chance. It's a proper off-season Q&A, in other words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We’re back after an unexpected week off and there’s plenty to get stuck into. We discuss Tottenham’s relentless transfer activity, why Roberto De Zerbi appears to be getting exactly what he wants, and whether the club is finally behaving like one of the Premier League’s heavyweights. We chat Tonali, Fernandes, Rashford, Gakpo and Bergvall’s uncertain future, while also asking whether there’s a genuine opportunity for Spurs to make a serious push next season. Plus Flav tells the story of the worst night he’s ever had in 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 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

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We jumped on for an impromptu pod after reports emerged that Brighton want Luka Vuskovic. We discuss why the move might make sense for everyone involved, whether De Zerbi is prioritising ready-made players over prospects, and what it says about the way Tottenham are operating this summer. We also chat about the pursuit of Van Hecke and Verbruggen, Pedro Porro's future, James Maddison's leadership credentials, and why, despite finishing 17th, there's a growing feeling that Spurs are finally moving in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. This week we answer your questions on everything from Pedro Porro's future and the arrival of Andy Robertson and Senesi, to whether Spurs are finally correcting the mistakes made during the previous regime. We look back on the Thomas Frank era one year on, discuss De Zerbi's growing influence on the squad, debate the need for a top-class number six, and ask what Tottenham's strongest team actually looks like heading into the new season. There's also plenty of nonsense, a bit of geography, and a surprising conversation about why Arsenal's title win doesn't seem to hurt quite as much as we thought it would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠saily.com/thefightingcock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. This week we dive into Tottenham's increasingly ambitious summer plans. We discuss the latest links to Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho and other potential signings, what Dougie Freedman's arrival could mean behind the scenes, and whether Roberto De Zerbi is beginning to reshape the culture of the club in his image. We also talk ownership, optimism, Adam Wharton dreams, Arsenal schadenfreude, and why for the first time in a long while it feels like Spurs are acting with real intent. Plus, plenty of nonsense along the way. 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