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The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
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This is The Fighting Cock. A Tottenham Hotspur podcast hosted by Flav, with Alex, Cal, Jon, Ricky, Spooky and T on rotation. Engineer Al remotely edits and mixes our degenerate dissection of all things THFC. Up the Spurs! Love the shirt.
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S15E90 - You Should've Relegated Us
3d ago01:07:35Tap to summarizeGet 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit saily.com/thefightingcock and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We answer your questions as the summer transfer window goes into overdrive. We chat about Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Savinho and what Tottenham's aggressive approach says about the club's ambitions. We also debate whether Lucas Bergvall should stay or go, discuss Cristian Romero's future, look at whether Spurs can genuinely push for the top four, and somehow end up talking about Scotland, Tyson, San Francisco, Saily, freezing baths and why Jon thinks the Premier League should've relegated us while they had the chance. It's a proper off-season Q&A, in other words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S15E89 - Bergvall, Big Decisions and Bigger Ambitions
6d ago00:59:57Tap to summarizeGet 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit saily.com/thefightingcock and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We’re back after an unexpected week off and there’s plenty to get stuck into. We discuss Tottenham’s relentless transfer activity, why Roberto De Zerbi appears to be getting exactly what he wants, and whether the club is finally behaving like one of the Premier League’s heavyweights. We chat Tonali, Fernandes, Rashford, Gakpo and Bergvall’s uncertain future, while also asking whether there’s a genuine opportunity for Spurs to make a serious push next season. Plus Flav tells the story of the worst night he’s ever had in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Lab | What Players Say To Their Agents During A Relegation Battle
2w ago00:04:00Tap to summarizeAn honest conversation with former football agent Jim Erwood about what the game is actually like behind the scenes. We talk about whether footballers truly love their clubs, what players say to agents during a relegation battle, why loyalty in football barely exists anymore, and how modern players are pushed to think about themselves first. Jim shares incredible stories from his time as an agent, including signing Ashley Williams through Friends Reunited, the reality of dealing with young players and ambitious parents, intimidation and the criminal element around football, and the bizarre John Carew/Milan Baroš swap deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S15E88 - The Vuskovic Conundrum
2w ago00:43:48Tap to summarizeGet 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit saily.com/thefightingcock and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. We jumped on for an impromptu pod after reports emerged that Brighton want Luka Vuskovic. We discuss why the move might make sense for everyone involved, whether De Zerbi is prioritising ready-made players over prospects, and what it says about the way Tottenham are operating this summer. We also chat about the pursuit of Van Hecke and Verbruggen, Pedro Porro's future, James Maddison's leadership credentials, and why, despite finishing 17th, there's a growing feeling that Spurs are finally moving in the right direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S15E87 - Are Spurs Finally Fixing the Mistakes of the Past?
2w ago01:04:35Tap to summarizeGet 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit saily.com/thefightingcock and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. This week we answer your questions on everything from Pedro Porro's future and the arrival of Andy Robertson and Senesi, to whether Spurs are finally correcting the mistakes made during the previous regime. We look back on the Thomas Frank era one year on, discuss De Zerbi's growing influence on the squad, debate the need for a top-class number six, and ask what Tottenham's strongest team actually looks like heading into the new season. There's also plenty of nonsense, a bit of geography, and a surprising conversation about why Arsenal's title win doesn't seem to hurt quite as much as we thought it would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S15E86 - Tottenham's Increasingly Ambitious Summer Plans
3w ago01:09:55Tap to summarizeGet 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit saily.com/thefightingcock and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. This week we dive into Tottenham's increasingly ambitious summer plans. We discuss the latest links to Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho and other potential signings, what Dougie Freedman's arrival could mean behind the scenes, and whether Roberto De Zerbi is beginning to reshape the culture of the club in his image. We also talk ownership, optimism, Adam Wharton dreams, Arsenal schadenfreude, and why for the first time in a long while it feels like Spurs are acting with real intent. Plus, plenty of nonsense along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Lab | Inside The Fall Of Daniel Levy
4w ago00:42:41Tap to summarizeThis 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S15E85 - Is Optimism Back on the Menu?
May 2901:21:09Tap to summarizeGet 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit saily.com/thefightingcock and use code THEFIGHTINGCOCK at checkout. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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THE LAB | Do You Trust The Lewis Family?
May 2700:53:11Tap to summarizeWe’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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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S15E84 - Relief
May 2501:00:27Tap to summarizeEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/thefightingcock Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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