S3E06 | Why Xavi Simons Is An Incredible Signing For Spurs
We sat down with Ben Bowman and Kish from Lilywhite Lab to dive into Tottenham’s huge capture of Xavi Simons. We break down what makes him such a special talent, why his ball-carrying, creativity, and mentality set him apart, and how Thomas Frank could build a side around him. We also look at where he fits with Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus, and the rest of Spurs’ attack, what this means for breaking down low blocks, and how the signing changes our ambitions this season. Is this the shift Spurs fans have been waiting for?
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S3E05 | Spurs Are Back… But Are We Backed?
We’ve started the season with a bang under Thomas Frank, beating Manchester City and showing the kind of tactical adaptability we’ve been crying out for. Mohammed Kudus and João Palhinha look like inspired signings, Richarlison is thriving, and for the first time in a while, we’re genuinely excited to watch Spurs. But alongside that optimism is the familiar frustration with transfers. We came close to landing Eberechi Eze only for the deal to collapse, leaving us short of creativity with Maddison and Kulusevski sidelined. Joining us to make sense of it all is Dan Kilpatrick, Tottenham correspondent for The Athletic.
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S3E05 | What To Expect If We Sign Eze
In this episode of The Lab, Dan Cook (HLTCO) dives into Eberechi Eze’s potential move from Crystal Palace to Tottenham Hotspur. The conversation explores his legacy at Selhurst Park, from FA Cup triumphs to becoming a beloved figure on and off the pitch, and the injury setback that shaped his career. Dan explains what makes Eze such a unique talent, how he could fit into Thomas Frank’s evolving Spurs system, and whether this move represents his peak or the chance to reach new heights. The discussion also looks at Palace’s succession plan and why their fans will never boo him.
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S3E04 | Has The Game Left Levy Behind?
In this episode of The Lab, we examine Daniel Levy’s place in the modern Premier League and whether his long-established approach can still deliver success for Tottenham Hotspur. With the transfer window in full swing, we assess Spurs’ business so far, the gap to their rivals, and the club’s ability to compete at the top under Levy’s cautious, opportunistic style. Joining us is Dan Kilpatrick, News Editor at The Athletic, who offers sharp analysis on Levy’s methods, Spurs’ squad building, and the challenges Thomas Frank faces in his first season. A frank, detailed look at where Tottenham stand and where they’re heading
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S3E03 | Transfer Politics: Spurs, Forest & the Power Struggle
On today’s show, we’re digging into the story that’s dominated Spurs Twitter this week. Tottenham believed they had met the £60 million release clause for Morgan Gibbs-White, only for Nottingham Forest and their owner, Evangelos Marianakis, to block the move.
Was the clause actually triggered? Did Forest act in bad faith? And where does this leave Spurs, a club trying to make serious moves in the market, when even clear contractual agreements seem to be up for interpretation?
To help make sense of it all, I’m joined by Greg from Forest Focus, who knows the inner workings of Nottingham Forest better than most. We’ll talk about Marianakis’s decision to reject the deal, how Forest fans view his leadership, and whether there’s any fear that his strong-arm tactics could one day damage the club’s Premier League status.
We’ll also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White himself, what kind of player Spurs were trying to sign, whether he wanted the move, and if he should have taken it further by involving the PFA.
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Brought to you by the lads at The Fighting Cock, The Lab is a Football podcast that encourages in depth conversation on subject matter that ranges from tactics, to transfer deals, how injuries are treated, to an agent's role, to content creators, to coaches, and much more.
Essentially The Lab is a podcast that talks about everything around the pitch, not just just what happens on it.
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