Best El Tel Podcasts (2026)

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S6 Ep53: La Liga Weekly: Feliz Navidad! 53:04

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Terry Gibson and Jon Driscoll discuss all the results and talking points from round 18 in La Liga. INCLUDING Mbappe's CR7 record leveler in another win for Alonso AND a goal and three points for the shunned Raphina!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Brentford 0-0 Spurs Podcast: Fans boo Frank after joyless draw 56:45

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Tom Barclay of The Sun and Tom Allnutt of The Times discuss Tottenham's 0-0 draw at Brentford and its complete lack of entertainment, as well as the fan reaction towards Thomas Frank at the end of the game. Brennan Johnson's proposed sale to Crystal Palace and a preview to the Sunderland game are also on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices…

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A Festive Q&A 1:00:26

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Martyn and Gary are mostly full of glad tidings as they try and tackle the brilliant Patreon questions. Winter signings, best festive fixtures, the mythology of the Christmas Day truce are mixed with the greatest games of all time, biggest missed opportunities, Scottish football's best time and, a little less jolly, what players we hate. Have an ex…

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The Crystal Palace 0-1 Spurs Podcast: Archie Gray's first professional goal earns key win for Tottenham boss Thomas Frank! 53:21

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George Sessions and Marcus Buckland assess a triumphant end to 2025 for Tottenham with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace. PraiseArchie Gray, debate the prospect of Champions League qualification,explain why they think Thomas Frank is here for this season at leastand provide the latest on Fabio Paratici. #tottenham #tottenhamhotspur #spurs…

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#60: Revealed: A 2,700-Year-Old Depiction of Jerusalem and King Hezekiah (Exclusive Interview) 34:53

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Around 170 years ago, British archaeologist Sir Austin Henry Layard excavated much of Assyrian King Sennacherib’s palace in ancient Nineveh. In the royal throne room, there stood a stunning 3-meter-high carving of a majestic city that was utterly unique in all of Sennacherib’s reliefs. Atop the tallest tower in the city was one individual holding u…

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The Spurs 1-2 Liverpool Podcast: Xavi and Romero red cards let down Thomas Frank's men 49:51

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George Sessions and Tom Barclay reflect on another loss at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but was this a 'good' defeat for Thomas Frank against Liverpool? The duo assess costly red cards for Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero, the backing from the home crowd and what was said in the mixed zone regarding reports Fabio Paratici could return to Italy with Fi…

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The December Q&A Podcast: Questions on Frank plus that Van de Ven interview 1:11:47

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Tom Barclay, Tom Allnutt and George Sessions gather to answer viewer questions on Thomas Frank, the squad, signings and more - while they also analyse Micky van de Ven's fascinating interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Tottenham Way

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Season 1985/86 Episode Nine - Stein, Scottish Managers and the Microphone 46:27

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The 10 September 1985 was a night where tension never dropped within Ninian Park, Cardiff. On the pitch was a controversial World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales. Off it, a heart attack that ended the life of one of Britain's greatest managers. The legendary broadcaster Archie Macpherson wraps up our season by recounting his experience of …

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S6 Ep52: La Liga Weekly: The Christmas Sack! 45:22

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll looks back at all the talking points and results from round 17 in La Liga. INCLUDING a much needed win for Alonso, a much needed win for Simeone AND a brace for Raphina in another win for Barcelona!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Nottingham Forest 3-0 Spurs Podcast: Thomas Frank hits a new low 54:08

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Marcus Buckland, Tom Allnutt and George Sessions try to make some sense of Tottenham's shambolic 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest, which put an end to a three-game unbeaten run for Thomas Frank's side in emphatic fashion. Archie Gray's mistake, Djed Spence's sub reaction and if the manager's position is genuinely under threat are all discussed. Learn …

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Season 1985/86 Episode 8 - Blackout 55:35

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One theme that has been consistent throughout this season was the television blackout that dominated the first half of it. Martyn sits down with the author and academic Roger Domeneghetti to get into the detail of why it happened, how it ended and football's fascinating relationship with the medium before and after. Roger's excellent work Everybody…

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The Spurs 3-0 Slavia Prague Podcast: Sonny's perfect send-off 1:07:04

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Marcus Buckland and Tom Allnutt enjoy reflecting on Tottenham's 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on what was the ideal send-off for returning hero Son Heung-min. The performances of Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Frank's tactics and what this means for Spurs' Champions League knockout hopes are all discussed. Learn more ab…

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S6 Ep51: La Liga Weekly: The Idiot Defence! 1:05:36

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll reflect on all the news and talking points from round 16 in La Liga. INCLUDING the pressure piles on Xabi Alonso, Barcelona win an 8 goal thriller and yet another win for Villarreal!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Spurs 2-0 Brentford Podcast: Lift-off for Frank? 54:28

18d ago54:28

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Marcus and George discuss Tottenham's 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League, as Xavi Simons comes to the party at last and Spurs get that much-needed victory at home. Was this corner being turned for Thomas Frank? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Tottenham Way

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Season 1985/86 Episode 7 - European Roundup 1:04:32

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Michael Hamlen from the brilliant 80s&90s Football account returns to look at the rise of Eastern Europe in intercontinental competition. Steaua Bucharest's win in the European Cup and Dynamo Kiev's success over Atletico Madrid in the Cup Winners' Cup are the highlights and some love for Lobanovskyi and his place in the pantheon of the great manage…

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The Newcastle 2-2 Spurs Podcast: Captain fantastic Romero saves the day! 49:13

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Marcus and Tom B review Tottenham's 2-2 draw at Newcastle in the Premier League, focusing on two-goal hero Cristian Romero, one of the harshest penalties you're likely to see and the response Thomas Frank's side gave to end three defeats in a row at one of their bogey grounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S6 Ep50: La Liga Weekly: Change At The Top! 55:09

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll discuss all the news and results from round 14 in La Liga. INCLUDING Alonso's stuggles at Real Madrid, Barcelona's Champions League bounce back AND Villarreal's title aspirations!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Spurs 1-2 Fulham Podcast: Is Frank running out of time? 47:45

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Tom Allnutt and George Sessions dissect Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Fulham in the Premier League as Thomas Frank's team continued their dire run of form at home, asking whether Frank was right to call out the fans who booed Guglielmo Vicario, why Spurs have unravelled in recent weeks and whether Frank could be replaced so soon into his Tottenham tenu…

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Season 1985/86 Episode 6 - Two Tribes 1:39:24

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For all the surprises in English football in the mid-eighties, the real power still remained on Merseyside. 1985/86 saw both Liverpool and Everton locked in a battle for an historic Double right up until the final games of the season. With Everton the newly crowned champions and now with the best English striker of his generation and Liverpool stil…

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The PSG 5-3 Spurs Podcast: Well at least it wasn't dull! 49:37

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Marcus Buckland and Tom Barclay pore over Tottenham's 5-3 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, asking whether - despite the five goals conceded - it was the response Thomas Frank had demanded, highlighting the performance of Randal Kolo Muani and looking ahead to Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. Apologies for the sound qual…

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#59: Revealing the Source of Royal Ivory from Biblical Times 40:51

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Ivory was a luxury item in the ancient biblical world, associated exclusively with royalty and the rich. King Solomon sat on a throne of ivory in Jerusalem. King Ahab had a famous house of ivory in Samaria. Where did the Bible’s ivory come from? Dr. Harel Shochat from the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures at the University of Haifa answer…

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S6 Ep49: La Liga Weekly: Work In Progress... 49:55

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Terry Gibson and Jon Driscoll look back at all the weekend's results and talking points from round 13 in La Liga. INCLUDING 3 points for Barcelona on their Nou Camp return and 2 dropped points for Real at the newly promoted Elche!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Arsenal 4-1 Spurs Podcast. Reaction as pressure rises on Thomas Frank after NLD humbling 1:01:19

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Journalist Tom Barclay, Tom Allnutt and George Sessions discuss Tottenham's 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal and how damaging it is to manager Thomas Frank. The TTW trio chat the 5-4-1 formation, hat-trick hero Eberechi Eze, the decision to bench Xavi Simons, Frank's post-match comments and look ahead to a big week with PSG and Fulham to come.…

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Season 1985/86 Episode 5 - Iron and Alchemy 1:05:28

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Although considered to be a good bet for the Cup each season, West Ham United's league form had been middling at best. In fact, some pundits tipped them to fall back out of the First Division when 1985/86 kicked off. But an opening day injury meant that a relatively unknown midfield signing from St Mirren had to be pushed up front to partner the cl…

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The NLD Preview Podcast: Can Spurs shock title favourites Arsenal? 1:03:51

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Marcus Buckland, Tom Barclay and Tom Allnutt discuss the upcoming North London Derby against Arsenal at the Emirates and how Spurs should go about trying to beat the current favourites to win the league. Does Gabriel's injury and the international make this a good time to play Arsenal? Can Spurs win the set-piece battle? How ambitious should Frank …

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The 80s Nostalgia Podcast: The rise and fall of Spurs in the age of Hoddle, Hummel and Hazard 54:53

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Marcus Buckland is joined by Gareth Dace, author of new book 'Hot Shot Tottenham' which chronicles the rise and fall of Spurs during the 1980s. Step this way for some delightful nostalgia during the international break looking back at the age of Hoddle, Hummel and Hazard. Relive that fascinating decade for Spurs if you were around to witness it - o…

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Season 1985/86 Episode 4 - Milk and Maxwell 1:23:25

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The mid 1980s saw plenty of surprise packages making their way to collect silverware in English football but perhaps none had such a meteoric rise as Oxford United. Author Scott Walkinshaw is here to explain how it happened, relive the Milk Cup win in 1986 and discuss the influence and legacy of their notorious owner, Robert Maxwell. Scott's book o…

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The November Q&A Podcast. A Frank assessment on Spurs' injuries, home form & more 1:30:27

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Tom Allnutt, Marcus Buckland and George Sessions answer listener questions. The trio take a deep dive into Spurs' latest injury crisis, ponder what can be done to turnaround form at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, talk Ange Postecoglou and reflect on what Thomas Frank must do next to come through a tricky winter period stronger. Learn more about your ad…

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S6 Ep49: La Liga Weekly: Identity Crisis! 52:10

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Terry Gibson and Jon Driscoll look back at all the major talking points from round 12 in La Liga. INCLUDING 3 goals for Lewandowski, 2 goals for Griezmann and 0 goals for Real Madrid!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Spurs 2-2 Man Utd Podcast: Ecstasy to agony as De Ligt nicks draw 1:04:03

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Tom Barclay and Tom Allnutt discuss Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Manchester United, which saw Thomas Frank's side look to steal victory from the jaws of defeat - only to be undone by a last-gasp leveller from Matthijs De Ligt. The decisions to take of Xavi Simons - and the subsequent booing - as well as Frank's team selection, subs and attacking optio…

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Season 1985/86 Episode 3 - A Funny Old Game 58:48

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It was scheduled to happen anyway but after the horrors of May 1985, the new season delivered some much needed levity to the coverage of football and a lunchtime magazine show that opened the door to a new mainstream culture. Gary and the Daily Telegraph's Rob Bagchi join Martyn to discuss the impact and legacy of Saint and Greavsie. If you want we…

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The Spurs 4-0 FC Copenhagen Podcast: Micky van de Messi stunner seals much-needed home win 1:00:06

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Broadcaster Marcus Buckland and journalist George Sessions delight in a fantastic Spurs win over Copenhagen where Micky van de Ven got back in Thomas Frank’s good books with a sensational goal and Xavi Simons started to show his best form. Brennan Johnson’s eventful night, Destiny Udogie and a look ahead to Manchester United all discussed. Learn mo…

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S6 Ep48: La Liga Weekly: Inverted Beatleman! 44:22

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll look back at all the weekend's talking points and results from Round 11 in La Liga! INCLUDING more goals for Rashford & Bellingham!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Spurs 0-1 Chelsea Podcast. Toothless display sparks worries for Thomas Frank 47:12

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Tom Allnutt and George Sessions react at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Spurs' latest defeat to Chelsea. Are cracks emerging after Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence seemed to ignore Thomas Frank and walk down the tunnel? Is Xavi Simons a £52million problem and why was the XG only 0.05 in a London derby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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Season 1985/86 Episode 2 - El Tel and Archigoles 1:15:29

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In the summer of 1984 Terry Venables was the third-choice for the Barcelona job and had to fight the President to choose how to spend some of that Maradona transfer money but went on to win the club's first La Liga title in 11 years at a canter. That title was only a means to an end, however. Now that they had qualified for the European Cup, the qu…

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The Newcastle 2-0 Spurs Podcast: A Carabao Cup exit as the injuries start to pile up 58:15

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Marcus and Tom B pick over Spurs' 2-0 loss at Newcastle in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, from the controversy surrounding the Toon's opener, to the individual performances of Richarlison, Antonin Kinsky, Xavi Simons and Brennan Johnson. The boys also discuss the mounting injury issues facing Thomas Frank and take a look ahead to Chelsea. Lea…

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S6 Ep47: La Liga Weekly: Clasico Morbo! 1:01:15

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll look back at at all the weekend's action from Round 10 in La Liga leading with El Clasico!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Everton 0-3 Spurs Podcast. Van de Ven set-piece joy sends Frank's side third 57:49

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Broadcaster Marcus Buckland and journalist Tom Barclay luxuriate over Spurs' 3-0 win at Everton and Micky van de Ven's two headers from set pieces. Randal Kolo Muani's full debut, Xavi Simons' performance and a look ahead to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup are also under discussion. This episode is sponsored by Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/t…

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Season 1985/86 Episode 1 - Broken Hearts 1:03:08

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We start 1985/86 with a tale of heartbreak. As April turned to May of 1986, Heart of Midlothian were in the driving seat to win a sensational and unexpected league and cup double. The Guardian's Ewan Murray is here to tell us how they came from nowhere to lead the pack on a 27 game unbeaten run, how it agonisingly fell apart at the very end, how Ce…

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The Monaco 0-0 Spurs Podcast. Disjointed Tottenham scrape a draw thanks to multiple saves by Vicario. 34:37

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Marcus and George discuss the goalless draw away at AS Monaco in the Champions League as Tottenham fail to fire again at the Stade Louis II. Why did the players "lack intensity"? Did Frank get the selection wrong? Can Spurs still make the top 8? Who is to blame for drifting performances? And can they turn it round in a crucial next few weeks? Learn…

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S6 Ep46: La Liga Weekly: Nyom's Cameo! 53:12

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll dissect all the weekend's results and talking points from Round 9 in La Liga - INCLUDING protests and wins for the big two ahead of next weekend's Clasico!By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Spurs 1-2 Villa Podcast. Was Thomas Frank brave enough? 47:57

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Tom Allnutt and George Sessions react from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa and discuss whether Xavi Simons deserves his place at the moment, Thomas Frank was brave enough with his subs and is the home form a serious concern? Plus a look ahead to Monaco and a look back on Ange Postecoglou and his brief tenure a…

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The Black Ball Final of 1985 1:24:57

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The sporting interval between football seasons this time is more of a bridge than a break. With football descending into depression, the British public were given sporting drama at its finest in a clean environment and between two likeable personalities. 18 million people could not switch off as the World Championship Snooker Final reached its clim…

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The Fabio Paratici Returns Podcast. Dream signings, Golden Boys + Aston Villa preview 59:26

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Tom Barclay and Tom Allnutt discuss the return in an official capacity of Fabio Paratici, who has been named co-sporting director along with Johan Lange. The lads also chat Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray being nominated for the Golden Boy award, their dream signings for Paratici and Lange to pursue, plus a look ahead of Aston Villa coming to town a…

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Draft Podcast: The Daniel Levy Era. Picking the greatest XI from the Levy years 1:57:59

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All of The Tottenham Way are together as Tom Barclay plays host and Tom Allnutt, Marcus Buckland and George Sessions get drafting through the Daniel Levy era. Who will get Harry Kane? Are there any notable omissions? And quickfire questions on Levy's tenure all answered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Season 1984/85 Episode 7 - The Slum Sport (Part Two) 50:02

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The journalist and author Chris Lepkowski returns to discuss just how the English national game was allowed to become a 'slum sport'. Who was to blame, how avoidable was UEFA's hard line and how on earth was 1985 not the final straw are just some of the questions on the table. 'The Slum Sport' can be found at https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-progra…

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The Early Season Review Podcast. A look back on Thomas Frank's start at Spurs 1:20:09

3M ago1:20:09

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Tom Allnutt, Marcus Buckland and George Sessions reflect on the opening months of the Thomas Frank era and answer listener questions on Harry Kane, the commitment of majority owners the Lewis family and comparisons to Mauricio Pochettino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S6 Ep45: La Liga Weekly: Hansi Holds The Line! 52:42

3M ago52:42

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Terry Gibson & Jon Driscoll look back at all the talking points and results from Round 8 in La Liga! INCLUDING a heavy defeat in Seville for Barcelona, a Vinicius double for Real and two points dropped for Atleti?By El Tel & Jon’s La Liga Weekly

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The Leeds 1-2 Spurs Podcast. Tel and Kudus net to end international break hoodoo! 35:32

3M ago35:32

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George Sessions and Marcus Buckland reflect on Tottenham's impressive 2-1 win at Leeds in the Premier League. Mathys Tel opened his account for the season and Mohammed Kudus grabbed his first Spurs goal to help Thomas Frank end a run of seven straight defeats before the international break for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Season 1984/85 Episode 6 - The Slum Sport (Part One) 53:07

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"A slum sport played in slum stadiums and increasingly watched by slum people". So went the infamous Sunday Times editorial in the weekend following the Bradford Fire, when it was felt by some that English football had finally reached its nadir. There were further tragic depths to plummet before the month of May 1985 was out. In this episode the jo…