S3E18 | Booing, xG, and an Identity Crisis with Dan Kilpatrick
On The Lab we’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick from The Athletic to look at where Spurs are heading under Thomas Frank. We talk about the defensive foundations being built, the exciting talent still to come back, and how key players like Kulusevski can transform the attack. We get into midfield tweaks, Xavi Simons’ potential, and the big opportunities ahead in the January window with fresh backing from the Lewis era. Plenty of reasons to believe this can still turn into a strong season.
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S3E18 | Booing, xG, And The Identity Crisis with Dan Kilpatrick
On The Lab we’re joined by Dan Kilpatrick from The Athletic to unpack a grim Chelsea game, the boos, and what Tottenham’s style says about who we are right now. We get into Palhinha and Bentancur, Xavi Simons struggling for a bridge, injuries up top, and whether Thomas Frank can flip the script. We finish on January, the £100m injection, and if the Lewis era really changes how Spurs operate.
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SE3E17 | From Concourse to Stands: Building a Proper Home Atmosphere
Billie joins us representing Change For Tottenham, discussing a fan-led movement to revive the home atmosphere at Spurs. Working alongside Return of the Shelf and THFCFlags, supporters are pushing for a unified singing section, better engagement from the club, and a stadium experience that reflects the passion of Tottenham Hotspur fans.
From European away days with flags travelling alongside the team, to the legacy of the 1882 movement and grassroots mobilisation, we explore why the atmosphere has dipped, how ticket prices affect younger fans, and the massive opportunity presented by the Chelsea match.
This is a movement built on unity, noise, and supporters taking the lead to restore Tottenham’s identity at home.
Come on you Spurs.
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S3E16 | Why We Do The Fighting Cock
This week on The Lab feed I’m sharing something a little different. Iain from the excellent Poddingham Podspur invited me on to talk about how The Fighting Cock began, why I started The Lab, and what drives me to keep making Spurs content. I wasn’t planning to release this here since it was recorded for someone else’s show and it can feel a bit self-indulgent to talk about myself. But listening back, I think dedicated Fighting Cock and Lab listeners might enjoy the behind-the-scenes chat. Hopefully it offers some insight and a few laughs. And go check out Poddingham Podspur too.
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S3E15 | “We Knew We Were Winning It” - Ben Haines on Bilbao, Ange, and Frank
Spurs presenter Ben Haines joins The Lab to talk about the Europa League win in Bilbao, how the “Winners” documentary came together, and what changed inside the club under Vinai Venkatesham and Thomas Frank. We get into Ange’s standards, Thomas Frank’s culture work, analysts clipping live during matches, and why increased access has lifted trust among supporters. Ben also shares the story behind Sonny’s emotional farewell interview and what it takes to ask bold questions when you only have ten minutes with a player.
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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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