Last Word On Spurs

On this episode of Last Word On Spurs, we're delighted to welcome back a very special guest and one of the most knowledgeable figures to have been associated with Tottenham Hotspur, former Spurs manager, director of football and scout David Pleat!

With his decades of experience at N17, David joins us for an in-depth and fascinating conversation covering the past, present and future of Tottenham Hotspur.

We begin by reflecting on Spurs' dramatic escape from relegation on the final day of last season before asking the big question: where has it all gone wrong at Tottenham over the last two seasons?

David gives us his thoughts on the decisions, direction and underlying issues that have brought the club to this point.

We also get David's insight into the departure of Daniel Levy after 25 years at the helm, examine what his exit means for the future of the football club and ask whether the Lewis family are genuinely serious about taking Tottenham forward and delivering the success supporters desperately crave.

Turning our attention to the present, we discuss Spurs' start to the season under Roberto De Zerbi, what the Italian can realistically go on to achieve in North London and whether David believes he is the right man to lead the club into a new era.

There's also a fascinating conversation around Harry Kane, following his remarkable achievement of winning the Ballon d'Or. Could we ever see the England captain return to N17? Would a homecoming be possible?

A reminder David's autobiography, 'Just One More Goal', which charts his remarkable journey from England Schoolboy football to becoming a Tottenham Hotspur scout, spanning decades of change and offering a unique perspective on football's evolution from a game of spontaneous expression to today's highly technical industry is available to buy now!

📖 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-One-More-Goal-autobiography/dp/1785909061

📚 Pitch Publishing: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/just-one-more-goal

It's another brilliant conversation packed with insight, honesty, nostalgia and some big questions about the direction of our beloved football club.

The past, the present and the future of Tottenham Hotspur – discussed with someone who has seen it all.

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In this episode of Last Word On Spurs, we welcome author Ewan Flynn, whose fascinating new book, When the Year Ends in One: How Tottenham Hotspur’s 1991 FA Cup Win Saved the Club and Transformed English Football, uncovers the remarkable story behind one of the most significant triumphs in Tottenham Hotspur's history.

While Gary Lineker, Paul Gascoigne and their teammates were battling their way towards Wembley glory, Spurs were fighting a battle of a very different kind behind the scenes. Facing an existential financial crisis, astronomical debts and the looming threat of action from Midland Bank, the club's very future was hanging in the balance.

Drawing on compelling accounts from players, club staff, supporters and broadcasters, Ewan takes us inside the drama of that unforgettable FA Cup campaign, revealing the extraordinary circumstances surrounding Tottenham's 1991 triumph.

But the story doesn't end with lifting the famous trophy. We also explore how that victory had far-reaching consequences for the future of English football, helping shape the Premier League breakaway and even playing a part in the survival of Sky TV.

It's a fascinating look at a defining moment in Spurs history, the people who made it happen, and how one FA Cup triumph helped change the football landscape forever.

Get your copy of Ewan Flynn's book:

📖 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Year-Ends-One-Transformed/dp/1836801386

📚 Pitch Publishing: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/when-year-ends-one

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In this episode of Last Word On Spurs, we welcome author Ewan Flynn, whose fascinating new book, When the Year Ends in One: How Tottenham Hotspur’s 1991 FA Cup Win Saved the Club and Transformed English Football, uncovers the remarkable story behind one of the most significant triumphs in Tottenham Hotspur's history.

While Gary Lineker, Paul Gascoigne and their teammates were battling their way towards Wembley glory, Spurs were fighting a battle of a very different kind behind the scenes. Facing an existential financial crisis, astronomical debts and the looming threat of action from Midland Bank, the club's very future was hanging in the balance.

Drawing on compelling accounts from players, club staff, supporters and broadcasters, Ewan takes us inside the drama of that unforgettable FA Cup campaign, revealing the extraordinary circumstances surrounding Tottenham's 1991 triumph.

But the story doesn't end with lifting the famous trophy. We also explore how that victory had far-reaching consequences for the future of English football, helping shape the Premier League breakaway and even playing a part in the survival of Sky TV.

It's a fascinating look at a defining moment in Spurs history, the people who made it happen, and how one FA Cup triumph helped change the football landscape forever.

Get your copy of Ewan Flynn's book:

📖 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Year-Ends-One-Transformed/dp/1836801386

📚 Pitch Publishing: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/when-year-ends-one

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Leeds 1-0 Spurs ends a three-game winning run, and with the international break here it's a good moment to take stock of the De Zerbi era so far.

Collectively COYS with [hosts] goes through it in stages:

⚪ Leeds: Okafor's late winner, a flat second half and the Bogle challenge on Tel

🔵 When he came in: the April rescue job and keeping Spurs up

⚪ The summer: the rebuild, the money spent and the strikers

🔵 The first five: Brentford, Newcastle, Forest, Everton, Villa. Two points and no wins

⚪ The last five: Man United, Coventry, Chelsea, Palace, Leeds. Ten points and a team that finally looked like his

🔵 Where we'll end up: each of us gives a final league position

Last Word On Spurs, WeRTottenhamTV and Echo Of Glory come together for a brand-new weekly podcast, titled 'Collectively COYS', bringing together a host from each respective Tottenham Hotspur channel to debate the biggest talking points surrounding the club in the present moment.

WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com

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We've teamed up with Events Hospitality to help you experience matchdays in style at the Tottenham Stadium. Events Hospitality are Official Club Resellers for Spurs and have some fantastic packages available, with premium seats, access to VIP lounges, complimentary food and drinks, and live entertainment before the game. To kick off our new partnership, Last Word on Spurs listeners can get a massive 30% OFF hospitality for Spurs against Fulham Just use the code 'COYS' when booking. Head to eventshospitality.co.uk/lwos to see the packages and book your official Tottenham hospitality.

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On this week's Last Word On Spurs, we are joined by Tottenham Hotspur correspondent for the Press Association, George Sessions, to take an in-depth look at Spurs' start to the season under Roberto De Zerbi.

We discuss the early signs of De Zerbi's influence, the performances and progress of the side, and what Tottenham need to do to build momentum as the season unfolds.With the January transfer window fast approaching, we also turn our attention to the club's increasingly desperate need to strengthen their forward options.

Where do Spurs need to invest? What profile of striker and attacking talent should they be targeting? And can the club afford to get this decision wrong?

Finally, we look ahead to what Tottenham Hotspur can realistically achieve this season under De Zerbi and whether there is genuine reason for optimism in North London.

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We've teamed up with Events Hospitality to help you experience matchdays in style at the Tottenham Stadium. Events Hospitality are Official Club Resellers for Spurs and have some fantastic packages available, with premium seats, access to VIP lounges, complimentary food and drinks, and live entertainment before the game. To kick off our new partnership, Last Word on Spurs listeners can get a massive 30% OFF hospitality for Spurs against Fulham Just use the code 'COYS' when booking. Head to eventshospitality.co.uk/lwos to see the packages and book your official Tottenham hospitality.

We’re proudly sponsored by Blackcab.com — the new booking app exclusively for London's black cabs. No surge pricing, no driver commission, just licensed London cabbies who know the city inside out. Whether you’re heading to the game, home from the stadium or anywhere across London, scan the QR code on screen or Get the https://blackcab.com app on Apple or Google Play. No surge pricing. Regulated fares. Professional drivers.

Please also help grow our community and join us on Roundtable as we bring you all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news in written format over at: https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/tottenham

On the latest episode of Last Word On Spurs, we take a deep dive into Spurs' start to the season, assessing De Zerbi's first ten Premier League games in charge and examining the progress, performances and problems we've seen so far.

We also discuss the desperate need for a proven centre-forward when the January transfer window opens. Is bringing in a natural goalscorer the missing piece, and just how important could that signing be to our season?

Finally, we look at the bigger picture. Based on what we've seen so far, what is this squad realistically capable of achieving? Are European places within reach, or should our expectations be more cautious?

All that and plenty more as we debate the big talking points surrounding our beloved Tottenham Hotspur!

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We've teamed up with Events Hospitality to help you experience matchdays in style at the Tottenham Stadium. Events Hospitality are Official Club Resellers for Spurs and have some fantastic packages available, with premium seats, access to VIP lounges, complimentary food and drinks, and live entertainment before the game. To kick off our new partnership, Last Word on Spurs listeners can get a massive 30% OFF hospitality for Spurs against Fulham Just use the code 'COYS' when booking. Head to eventshospitality.co.uk/lwos to see the packages and book your official Tottenham hospitality.

We’re proudly sponsored by Blackcab.com — the new booking app exclusively for London's black cabs. No surge pricing, no driver commission, just licensed London cabbies who know the city inside out. Whether you’re heading to the game, home from the stadium or anywhere across London, scan the QR code on screen or Get the https://blackcab.com app on Apple or Google Play. No surge pricing. Regulated fares. Professional drivers.

Please also help grow our community and join us on Roundtable as we bring you all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news in written format over at: https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/tottenham

The Last Word On Spurs returned as we suffered our first defeat in five Premier League games on Saturday afternoon as Leeds United edged us 1-0 at Elland Road. In what was a tight, tense and often fractious encounter, the game was settled 11 minutes from time as Noah Okafor stepped off the bench to clip home the only goal of the game.

It was an afternoon at Elland Road that will be remembered as much for the controversy surrounding the officials as it will be for the football itself. However, the biggest talking points from the contest centred around two major refereeing decisions that have dominated the headlines and sparked fierce debate.

On this episode of Last Word On Spurs, we take an in-depth look at both incidents and ask the questions that everyone has been discussing.

First up, the early penalty appeal involving Mateus Fernandes. In the fourth minute, Gabriel Gudmundsson's cross appeared to strike the Spurs midfielder's outstretched arm inside the penalty area. Leeds appealed furiously, but referee John Brooks and VAR ultimately decided against awarding a spot-kick, with the explanation being that the ball had struck the very top of Fernandes' arm, within the permitted shoulder area.

Then came the incident that has arguably caused even greater frustration among the Tottenham faithful. Jayden Bogle's challenge on Mathys Tel saw the Leeds defender catch the Spurs forward on the Achilles, leaving Tel in considerable discomfort. Following a lengthy VAR review, the decision was made not to send Bogle off, with the officials describing the challenge as reckless rather than serious foul play.

But was that really enough? Should Bogle have seen red? Why wasn't John Brooks sent to the pitchside monitor? And how do we reconcile this decision with other red-card incidents we've seen in the Premier League?

With Mathys Tel subsequently forced off injured, Tottenham's frustration was understandable, and the club's decision to submit a formal complaint to Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) only adds further weight to the controversy.

We also discuss the wider performance, Tottenham's failure to make the most of their opportunities, Leeds' second-half improvement, Daniel Farke's tactical adjustments and Noah Okafor's decisive contribution.

Was the officiating the defining story of the afternoon? Did Spurs have legitimate grievances, or should the focus be on their own shortcomings? And where does this latest controversy leave the ongoing debate surrounding VAR and consistency in Premier League refereeing?

Two huge decisions. Plenty of questions. Lots of frustration.

As always, we get into the detail, debate the talking points and give you the Last Word On Spurs!

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We've teamed up with Events Hospitality to help you experience matchdays in style at the Tottenham Stadium. Events Hospitality are Official Club Resellers for Spurs and have some fantastic packages available, with premium seats, access to VIP lounges, complimentary food and drinks, and live entertainment before the game. To kick off our new partnership, Last Word on Spurs listeners can get a massive 30% OFF hospitality for Spurs against Fulham Just use the code 'COYS' when booking. Head to eventshospitality.co.uk/lwos to see the packages and book your official Tottenham hospitality.

We’re proudly sponsored by Blackcab.com — the new booking app exclusively for London's black cabs. No surge pricing, no driver commission, just licensed London cabbies who know the city inside out. Whether you’re heading to the game, home from the stadium or anywhere across London, scan the QR code on screen or Get the https://blackcab.com app on Apple or Google Play. No surge pricing. Regulated fares. Professional drivers.

Speaking on The Sports Agents podcast, Tottenham Hotspur Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham has admitted that the club were preparing for life in the Championship behind the scenes last season before narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of the Premier League 25/26 season.

Full episode here: https://youtu.be/kBqdJkXTH_c

Credit: The Sports Agents is available to watch/listen to now on Global Player, YouTube and wherever you get your podcastsThe latest episode of Last Word On Spurs is here as Tottenham Hotspur prepare for a challenging trip to Elland Road to take on Leeds United in the Premier League!

Roberto De Zerbi's men head into the weekend in buoyant mood after securing three consecutive Premier League victories, with confidence growing following impressive performances against Coventry City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.But can Spurs make it four wins on the bounce against a Leeds United side who will be determined to make life difficult on home soil?

On this episode, we preview Saturday's lunchtime showdown, discussing the latest team news, injury updates and potential selection dilemmas facing De Zerbi.

We also assess the tactical battle, the importance of maintaining momentum, and whether Tottenham can continue to build on the encouraging signs emerging under their Italian head coach.

With Spurs looking to turn their recent resurgence into a sustained run of form, can they overcome the Elland Road atmosphere and bring all three points back to North London? Can De Zerbi's revolution gather even more momentum? Which players hold the key to victory? And what would a fourth consecutive league win say about Tottenham's ambitions this season?

Please also help grow our community and join us on Roundtable as we bring you all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news in written format over at: https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/tottenham

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Last Word On Spurs, WeRTottenhamTV and Echo Of Glory come together for a brand-new weekly podcast, titled 'Collectively COYS', bringing together a host from each respective Tottenham Hotspur channel to debate the biggest talking points surrounding the club in the present moment.

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We've teamed up with Events Hospitality to help you experience matchdays in style at the Tottenham Stadium. Events Hospitality are Official Club Resellers for Spurs and have some fantastic packages available, with premium seats, access to VIP lounges, complimentary food and drinks, and live entertainment before the game. To kick off our new partnership, Last Word on Spurs listeners can get a massive 30% OFF hospitality for Spurs against Fulham Just use the code 'COYS' when booking. Head to eventshospitality.co.uk/lwos/ to see the packages and book your official Tottenham hospitality.

We’re proudly sponsored by Blackcab.com — the new booking app exclusively for London's black cabs. No surge pricing, no driver commission, just licensed London cabbies who know the city inside out. Whether you’re heading to the game, home from the stadium or anywhere across London, scan the QR code on screen or Get the https://blackcab.com app on Apple or Google Play. No surge pricing. Regulated fares. Professional drivers.

Please also help grow our community and join us on Roundtable as we bring you all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news in written format over at: https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/tottenham

For the first time in 616 days, Spurs have won three consecutive Premier League games, while back-to-back home victories have arrived for the first time since the 2024/25 season.

Following statement wins over Coventry City and Chelsea, Roberto De Zerbi’s men have now made it three in a row with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, courtesy of goals from Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke.

On the latest episode of Last Word On Spurs, we delve deeper into the De Zerbi revolution and explore how the Italian is beginning to transform Tottenham’s identity, mentality and performances on the pitch.

Are we finally seeing a team with a clear tactical blueprint, renewed intensity and the belief to compete consistently? Is De Zerbi unlocking the potential of this squad, and could these results mark the beginning of a genuine turning point in North London?

But with years of frustration still fresh in the memory, are Spurs supporters right to get carried away, or is caution still required? What has changed under De Zerbi, how sustainable is this resurgence, and just how far can Tottenham go if this momentum continues?

Three wins in a row. Back-to-back home victories. A growing sense of optimism.

The question on every Spurs fan’s lips is simple: ARE TOTTENHAM REALLY AND TRULY BACK?

Join us as we dissect the performances, debate the transformation and ask whether the good times are finally returning to N17.

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