In this episode of The Lab, we're joined by Alasdair Gold, Spurs correspondent for Football.London and one of the most trusted voices in the Tottenham community. We take a deep dive into the current state of the club, the transition from Ange Postecoglou to Thomas Frank, and what the future might hold under a new approach. Alasdair shares insights on transfer strategy, Daniel Levy’s influence, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the challenges of covering Spurs as both a journalist and a fan. It’s a wide-ranging, honest, and revealing conversation with someone who knows the club inside out.
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S2E46 | Inside the Failed Qatari Bid for Tottenham
This episode of The Lab explores the behind-the-scenes story of a potential Qatari takeover of Tottenham Hotspur. Habibullah Khan, who has links to people close to the process, shares what he’s heard about how discussions progressed. The Qataris were reportedly keen on acquiring full ownership of the club and investing in the local area as part of a long-term UK strategy. Talks with Joe Lewis’s side seemed to move forward, but negotiations appeared to stall when Daniel Levy became more involved. Habib outlines a pattern of reported delays and changing demands, and offers a personal perspective on Levy’s leadership style and role in the club’s direction. The episode touches on soft power, ownership dynamics and the complexities that can block major change at Spurs. It’s a compelling look at what might have been, and what could still happen in the future.
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S2E45 | Why We Could Win The League Under Daniel Levy
Tottenham finally lifted a trophy under Ange Postecoglou, only to sack him 16 days later. In this episode of The Lab, we’re joined by Raj to break down Daniel Levy’s bold decision, the arrival of Thomas Frank, and what it all means for Spurs going forward. Can Levy really deliver on his claim that Tottenham can win the Premier League? Or is this another false dawn? We dig into whether the club’s long-term vision has any real foundation.
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S2E44 | Why Spurs Chose Frank, And What Comes Next
Thomas Frank is now Tottenham’s head coach, bringing an end to a long-running story that has had a big impact on both Spurs and Brentford. In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Johnston from the Ealing Road podcast to talk about what Frank will bring to Spurs beyond just tactics. We discuss his focus on building culture, developing young players, and the importance of his backroom staff. We also look at how his flexible style compares to Ange Postecoglou’s approach, and what this all means for Brentford’s future. It’s a deep look at one of the most interesting coaching changes in the Premier League.
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S2E43 | When The Year Ends In One
In this episode, we're joined by football writer Ewan Flynn to talk about his new book, When the Year Ends in One: How Tottenham Hotspur's 1991 FA Cup Win Saved the Club and Transformed English Football.
We look back at that dramatic season — from Gazza’s unforgettable moments to the chaos in the Spurs boardroom, Robert Maxwell’s attempted takeover, and how winning the FA Cup kept the club afloat.
Ewan also explains why the 1991 FA Cup run wasn’t just big for Spurs, but a turning point in English football as a whole. There are stories about Brian Clough, Chas & Dave, iconic kits, and a very different era of the game.
It’s a deep dive into a season that shaped the modern Spurs — and one of the last truly romantic chapters in English football history.
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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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