The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

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.

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We discuss the potential arrivals of Andrew Robertson and Marcos Senesi, what they could bring to the squad, and whether the club's recent statements from Peter Charrington and the Lewis family signal genuine change or simply better PR. We also get into the uncertainty surrounding the sporting director role, possible replacements for Johan Lange, and whether Spurs have the structure needed to support Roberto De Zerbi.

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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.

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We talk through the exhausting final day against Everton, the relief inside the stadium at full time, De Zerbi’s impact since arriving, and the moment the connection between the fans and players finally felt repaired. There’s love for Kinsky, Palhinha and the players who dragged Spurs over the line, plus discussion around the atmosphere, the celebrations, the reaction from rival fans, and whether this could finally be the turning point for the club.

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We try to hold it together ahead of Tottenham’s final game of the season…

There’s anger over Romero leaving for Argentina before the biggest game in years, debates over whether footballers genuinely care about the clubs they play for, and the creeping fear that Spurs are fully capable of turning the one relegation scenario available into reality.

We also get into De Zerbi’s press conference comments, the pressure of survival Sunday, possible heroes against Everton, and why nobody trusts Tottenham to make this easy.

Plus: Ricky’s accidental bluebottle infestation, dossiers for the FA, wrestling on sofas, pink wafers, and one of the grimmest stories ever told on this podcast.

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