Spurs Women took the lead against Manchester United for the second game in a row, but this time lost 2-1 and were knocked out of the Subway League Cup in the quarterfinal stage.

We discuss:

• Unchanged lineup
• Better balanced 1st half
• Martha & Drew in form
• Ash's tough 2nd half
• United's substitute advantage

Plus: a mid-season check-in, manager sackings across the league, transfer window needs, and a quick preview of the back-to-back fixtures against Leicester City after the winter break.

Happy holidays!

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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We're here to talk about Spurs' 3-3 draw with Manchester United.

We get into:

• Spurs' lucky first half
• Whether giving up a 3-goal lead is a sign of Spursiness.
• Olivia gloriousness
• Martha's return
• A very thin bench
• Eveliina's growing profile

We also talk about having to do it all over again next week in the Subway Cup, give our live reactions to the FA Cup draw and discuss the finer details of US/UK pronunciation.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women pulled off a thrilling last-minute comeback to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the last home game of 2025.

We discuss:

• Jess' ACL injury
• Lineup changes
• Villa getting a red card...
• ...but scoring first
• Beth's equalizer
• Olivia's game-winner
• Impact subs

Plus, Martin's connection with the fans, a Manchester United preview, Drew's new contract, and more.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs are group winners in the Subway Cup after beating Bristol City 1-0 away.

We talk about (what we can recall) of that game - including a few rare moments:

• Martha Thomas goal
• Molly Bartrip minutes

N17 Women then get very excited about new signing Signe Gaupset.

We also touch on a bunch of other stuff including, Subway Cup draw shenanigans, having to go to Utd twice in two weeks, the international window, and our upcoming game against Aston Villa.

We mentioned an excellent piece by Maryam Clark on Gaupset. You can find it here. There is also a great tactical analysis of Gaupset by Chiara Bozzarello in the Cutback here (you may have to subscribe to read it in full).

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women played out a scoreless draw with Arsenal in a match that wasn't exactly boring, but did lack notable highlights.

We get into:

• Unchanged lineup
• Approach to the NLD vs LCL
• Steady Drew
• Winger check-in
• Tinka's status
• Brisbane Road record crowd

Plus, a quick look around the league and a preview of the final League Cup group stage game at Bristol City.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Join N17 Women to talk about Spurs' 'too interesting' away game against WSL-newbies London City Lionesses. We came back twice only to lose 4-2 after two goals in four minutes.

We get into:

• Winger woes
• Set piece success
• Substitution screw-ups
• Errors everywhere
• And what is it with all the amazing 19 year old centre-backs?

Plus Abbie fills us in on the lack of snow in Denver, Rachel spots LCL's owner leaving the toilets, and we preview the NLD.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women remain in the top 4 after a comeback win against Liverpool.

After a quick international break recap, we chat:

• Eveliina's ribs
• Conceding early
• Tōko's first goal
• New halftime content
• Beth's historic goal

and more.

Plus, a look around the league, London City Lionesses preview, and lots of listener questions!

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women jumped to the top of their Subway League Cup group table with a decisive 3-0 win over Birmingham City.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Lize's Player of the Month nomination
• Rotated lineup for the cup
• Olivia and Tilly linking up
• Maite's season-ending injury
• Contracts ripe for renewal
• International break call-ups

and more.

Plus, a (very early) preview of the next WSL game after the international break, at home to Liverpool.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women faced an onslaught from Chelsea's attack (especially on corners!), but held off to only concede one wonder goal from Keira Walsh, an improvement over the blowout loss to Manchester City. Spurs have still only dropped WSL points to traditional top 4 teams and will enter the international break in 4th place, still ahead of Arsenal.

We discuss our 1-0 away loss, including:

• Drew's absence
• First-half clean sheet
• Comparing to the City game
• Molly's imminent return
• Good lineup headaches
• Jess' Lionesses snub

Plus, we preview the second Subway League Cup group stage match against Birmingham City.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs are 3rd in the table. And five games in (plus one cup game). we've beaten everyone we've faced - except for City!

We discuss our 1-0 home win over Brighton including:

• Winning ways
• Tinka - again
• Jess finding form
• Ash's first full game
• Pen or no-pen

Plus, we gripe about kick off times and look ahead to our next game against Chelsea.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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