S2E13 | More Than Football - Jim's Story

As Tottenham's season flounders, the floodlight of blame has landed on Daniel Levy once again. We discuss all with Chief football correspondent for The Standard, Dan Kilpatrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined once again by Vince Rugari, one of Australia's leading sports journalists, and author of Ange Ball, the definitive biography of Ange Postecoglou. In this episode we dig further into understanding who Ange is, why he is unwavering in his principles, where his 'dogmatism' comes from, and why it always leads him to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sat down with Professor Aaron, or you might know him as @ProfSpur on social media, to look at the numbers and data behind the performances, that prove that Tottenham are better than we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Chief Football Correspondent for The Standard, to discuss the impact of Vicario's injury, moving for a new keeper in January, conversing with Ange in press conferences, and meeting Dejan Kulusevski in player/press mixed zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Lab. In this episode we're joined by James Allcott and Ben Bowman to explain why Dejan Kulusevski could be one of the best midfielders in Europe, and how there is no other quite like him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Lab, we're talking about a topic that's on every Tottenham Hotspur fan’s mind: the prospect of Daniel Levy selling a 25% stake in the club to a potential Qatari investor. We sit down with Dan White, a Consultant in Asset Management, to discuss what would this deal mean for the future of Spurs? Could it be a stepping stone toward a full takeover, or is it just a strategic partnership to help the club compete at the highest level financially? We'll explore the power and influence a minority stake can have, and what this could mean for the club's day-to-day operations, from transfer spending to long-term branding strategies. With Qatari investors already involved in European football through Paris Saint-Germain, could we see a global shift in Tottenham’s appeal? And how might this investment line up with Financial Fair Play regulations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim was diagnosed with cancer in the same year he was supposed to be getting married. His diagnosis turned his life upside down. A certain football club helped him through. Now completely healthy, he's on a mission of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll be diving into Tottenham Hotspur’s evolving recruitment strategy under the leadership of Johan Lange. Dan Kilpatrick, The Standard Chief Football correspondent recently spoke to the Spurs’ technical director, the first major interview since joining the club. We’ll explore how Lange and head coach Ange Postecoglou are working together to build a squad that balances immediate competitiveness with long-term development. We’ll take a closer look at how Lange managed to secure exciting young talent like Lucas Bergvall and Radu Dragusin, beating European giants like Barcelona and Bayern Munich to their signatures. We’ll also discuss Tottenham’s holistic approach to recruitment, which combines data-driven insights with traditional scouting, and how the club’s commitment to an attacking, front-foot style of play is influencing their choices. We’ll also touch on the club’s more ruthless decision-making, and just what is Daniel Levy’s role in all of this. Stay tuned as we break down Tottenham’s strategic shift and what it means for the club moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s football world, the debate between "the eye test" and data-driven analysis is more relevant than ever. Traditionally, the eye test – trusting what we see during a game – has guided decisions on tactics, player performance, and transfers. But with the rise of detailed statistics and analytics, is there still a place for gut instinct in the modern game? Can the eye test reveal nuances that data might miss, or has the role of instinct been diminished by numbers? In this episode, we’ll explore the history, relevance, and future of the eye test and its balance with data in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buy ANGEBALL now right here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angeball-Definitive-Biography-Ange-Postecoglou/dp/1035417189 Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re thrilled to be joined by one of Australia’s most respected voices in sports journalism, Vince Rugari. Vince has built a stellar reputation for his insightful coverage and analysis, particularly in football, where his work has earned him recognition not just in Australia but internationally as well. As a senior sports journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, he’s been at the forefront of reporting on some of the biggest stories in the sporting world. But today, we’re here to dive deep into his latest project—his book Ange Ball, which explores the fascinating career of Ange Postecoglou. As one of the most influential and trailblasing football managers to come out of Australia, Postecoglou’s journey from the A-League to European football, and now to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, is nothing short of remarkable. Vince’s book captures the essence of that journey and the philosophy that has made ‘Ange Ball’ a global talking point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices