The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show

Spurs are flying! Roberto De Zerbi’s side have made it three Premier League wins in a row, including back-to-back home victories for the first time since 2024.

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw and the returning Jay Harris to reflect on the win over Crystal Palace. We discuss Mateta's early red card, Archie Gray’s confidence-boosting goal and Sandro Tonali’s dominant performance in midfield.

Plus, Jan Paul van Hecke’s inventive finish and the Premier League debut of exciting young prospect Luca Williams-Barnett.

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Harry Kane has been crowned the best footballer in the world, while Spurs have finally broken their Stamford Bridge curse. What a week to be a Tottenham fan!

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Elias Burke to discuss Kane’s Ballon d’Or win and how he developed from a promising teenager at Spurs into one of the greatest players of his generation.

Plus, for Black History Month, Elias reflects on the career of former Spurs manager Chris Hughton. And we look at the future of the club’s academy, with Luca Williams-Barnett waiting for his first Premier League appearance. Is it becoming harder for young players to break through at Tottenham?

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Tottenham have finally broken their Stamford Bridge curse! Spurs secured just their second win at Chelsea in 36 years with a stunning performance, dominating their London rivals and delivering a result that could change the mood around Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to break down a historic afternoon. Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes ran the midfield, Kudus looked a threat and Mathys Tel scored a brilliant goal.

We also discuss James Maddison’s injury, the flashpoints involving Cole Palmer and Fernandes, and Chelsea’s late collapse. Plus, what does this victory tell us about De Zerbi’s team-building? After speaking about a pivotal meeting with his players, is the manager finally getting the response he wanted? And how much could this win do for Spurs’ confidence going forward?

The View from the Lane is The Athletic's dedicated Tottenham Hotspur show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Spurs. Twice a week, hosts Danny Kelly and Kate Mason are joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to bring you expert analysis, news and insights.

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Spurs are heading to Stamford Bridge looking to end one of the most frustrating hoodoos in the club’s history. Can Roberto De Zerbi’s side finally get a result against Chelsea away from home?

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Dan Kilpatrick and Seb Stafford-Bloor to look back at the win over Coventry, including the emotional return of Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison’s first start in many months and what the three points could mean for Spurs’ confidence.

We then preview Saturday’s trip to Chelsea. How should De Zerbi set up his midfield, who starts in the number 10 role, and what can Spurs do to contain Chelsea’s dangerous front three? Plus, Dan looks back on his years covering Spurs and the memories, good and bad, of trips to Stamford Bridge. Why has it been so difficult for Tottenham to win there, and could this finally be the year they break the curse?

The View from the Lane is The Athletic's dedicated Tottenham Hotspur show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Spurs. Twice a week, hosts Danny Kelly and Kate Mason are joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to bring you expert analysis, news and insights.

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Tottenham have finally done it! Spurs secured their first Premier League win of the season against Coventry, but what did we learn? Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss an emotional return for Dejan Kulusevski after 526 days on the sidelines, James Maddison’s first start in many months and a goal that reminded everyone what Spurs have been missing. We break down De Zerbi’s team selection, another frustrating performance from Solanke and the impact of the substitutes. Plus, what could Kulusevski’s return mean for the rest of the season, and which other performances stood out?

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Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw and special guest Megan Feringa to discuss Spurs Women’s season so far, what’s been working and where they need to improve ahead of two crucial fixtures, not least the North London derby!

We then turn to the men’s team, who travel to Coventry on Monday still searching for their first Premier League win of the season. Can Spurs finally turn their improving performances into three points? And what did we learn from the draw at Manchester United?

Plus, Jack explains why Roberto De Zerbi has taken his players to Marbella, and why building team spirit and togetherness could be just as important as getting his tactics right.

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Spurs came from behind to rescue a result against Manchester United despite Rodrigo Bentancur’s red card. Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and James Maw to reflect on the game, including Spurs’ impressive first half, their frustrating finishing and their struggles to put the ball in the net.

We discuss Bentancur’s controversial red card, the team’s reaction to going down to ten men and Dominic Solanke’s crucial goal. Plus, what we made of Solanke’s performance as captain, and how important could this result be for De Zerbi’s Spurs.

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The international break is finally over and Spurs are back in Premier League action on Saturday, with a huge game against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and Elias Burke to discuss the latest from the international break, including Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke’s fitness, Mathys Tel’s impressive form for France Under-21s and the players who have spent the last two weeks working at Hotspur Way.

Then it’s a full preview of Manchester United. Should Roberto De Zerbi stick with his 4-3-3 or switch to a 4-2-3-1? Who should play in midfield? Is it time for James Maddison or Mohammed Kudus in the number 10 role? And what should Spurs’ front three look like?

The View from the Lane is The Athletic's dedicated Tottenham Hotspur show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Spurs. Twice a week, hosts Danny Kelly and Kate Mason are joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to bring you expert analysis, news and insights.

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Tottenham have been hit by a double injury blow with both Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke facing fitness concerns. So what does it mean for Roberto De Zerbi and his defence?

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s Elias Burke and Dan Kilpatrick to discuss the latest injury news, as well as the players returning to fitness during the international break, including James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, and whether the extended break could finally give Spurs the chance to build some consistency. Plus, we answer your questions, including whether Spurs are getting an unfair pile-on, whether fans need to be more patient with De Zerbi as his football takes time to click, and the potential fallout from Manchester City’s financial breaches and whether Tottenham could have been one of the biggest victims.

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What if Manchester City’s financial breaches changed the course of Tottenham’s history? With Pochettino speaking out about his time at Spurs and Friday marking ten years since Tottenham’s famous 2-0 win over City, we look back at a fascinating period in the club’s history.

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Dan Kilpatrick to discuss Poch's comments and whether Tottenham were unfairly disadvantaged during their best years in the modern era.

We then revisit the 2016-17 season, ten years on. Just how good was that Spurs team? How important were Dele Alli and Harry Kane, and did Tottenham miss their best chance of winning the Premier League?

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Spurs finally scored a Premier League goal, but another defeat leaves them with just two points from their opening five games. So, after a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa, where does De Zerbi go from here?

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Dan Kilpatrick to look back on a frustrating afternoon, including Spurs’ bright first half, the chances they failed to take, Villa’s goals and another game where Tottenham struggled to fight back after falling behind.

We also ask how much pressure the Spurs boss is now under. And with the international break giving De Zerbi three weeks to work with his squad, what needs to change before Spurs return against Manchester United?

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Tottenham are knocked out of the Carabao Cup after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. But despite the result, was this another performance that gives Spurs fans something to believe in?

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to look back on Conor Gallagher's goal, chances for Lucas Bergvall and Mohammed Kudus and much much more!

We also ask what the performance tells us about Roberto De Zerbi’s project, how much pressure the Spurs boss is under, and what needs to change before Aston Villa visit on Saturday.

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Tottenham remain without a league goal after a 0-0 draw with Everton. Four games, no wins and no goals, so is Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look Spurs side now facing a serious problem?

Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic’s James Maw, Elias Burke and Dan Kilpatrick to look back on another frustrating afternoon, including Spurs’ strong start, De Zerbi’s talk of a “mental block”, the decision to leave Richarlison out of the squad and a new contract for Lucas Bergvall.

We also look ahead to Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool. Can Spurs finally get their season moving at Anfield?

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And what is he trying to do? Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Elias Burke are joined by writer and presenter for TIFO Football and author of 'The Spectre Of Pep' - Jon Mackenzie, to discuss De Zerbi ball, his patterns of play, whether he has the right players to succeed and when we might start seeing his true tactics in action.

We also discuss Jack's interview with a former Spurs maanger and Everton at home on Saturday.

Hosts: Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Elias Burke, Jon Mackenzie

Producer: Tom Fuller

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Spurs gain their first point in the Premier League this season, drawing away at Nottingham Forest. The panel discuss: whether the team are starting to show signs that things are actually clicking, the worrying lack of goals, a contentious disallowed goal for Forest and the Tottenham Hotspur Women's team, who registered a stunning victory over West Ham in their first game of the WSL season.

Hosts: Kate Mason, James Maw, Elias Burke

Producer: Tom Fuller

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A chaotic and eventful couple of days to end Spurs' summer transfer window. The panel discuss: the Mudryk signing, Richarlison's situation, Kevin Danso to Sunderland and Pape Sarr to Juventus.

They also talk: the overall transfer strategy, whether De Zerbi has had 'too much' power and why this summer felt so different.

Hosts: Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris

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Two Premier League games, two defeats for De Zerbi's Spurs. The panel discuss - what exactly went so wrong for the team against Newcastle, the mentality of the players, a new potential signing from Everton and the possible sales of Kevin Danso, Pape Sarr and Richarlison.

Hosts: Kate Mason, James Maw, Jay Harris

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Everything that could have gone right, did go right for De Zerbi last night against Charlton in the Carabao Cup. Matheus Fernandes played out of skin, Solanke scored, Mikey Moore shone and, of course, new signing Sávio popped up with a dream debut goal.

Plus! We also talk Omar Marmoush, the impact he could have and preview Newcastle on Saturday.

Hosts: Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Dan Kilpatrick

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A disappointing beginning to the 2026/27 Premier League season for Tottenham Hotspur. Our panel attempt to make sense of why Spurs looked so under-prepared. We discuss Lucas Bergvall's performance, Archie Gray as captain and whether we have been a bit too lenient towards these young players?

Hosts: Kate Mason, Jay Harris, James Maw

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The summer spending spree continues! Our esteemed VFTL panel discuss reports that Tottenham Hotspur have just signed Savinho from Manchester City and not only that...more players are on the way!

We also preview the 26/27 Premier League season, predicting top goal scorer, league position and dream outcomes. And we look ahead to the very first game...Brentford away on Saturday.

Hosts: Kate Mason, James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Elias Burke

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