Yet Another Podcast about Spurs

Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham. A first win at Stamford Bridge in eight years, Cole Palmer sent off, a Penders own goal and a Mathys Tel wonder strike. Are Spurs actually back?

It’s the YAPS Halloween Spooktacular. Owen, Stuart and Fergus dig up a month of Tottenham Hotspur that started six feet under and ended with seven points from three games: Solanke’s last-gasp header at Old Trafford, the first league win of the season against Coventry, Maddison’s return (and his groin), the Fernandes–Tonali midfield that finally makes sense, and whether the Marbella trip was a masterstroke or a liability. Plus Spurs Women after a brutal month, Alice Sombath’s ACL, Trick or Treat for both squads, and the big question: are Spurs fans naturally negative, and does it hurt the team?

Palace at home on Halloween night. Trick or treat?

Chapters
00:24 Welcome to Fright Hart Lane
03:47 Man Utd, Coventry, Chelsea: are we back?
09:41 The Marbella trip
13:48 Palace, Sunderland, Ipswich: 12 points?
18:06 How much do we need James Maddison?
27:33 Why wasn’t Cole Palmer a straight red?
31:43 Trick or Treat: men’s team
37:17 Spurs Women and Alice Sombath’s ACL
50:19 Trick or Treat: women’s team
54:48 Are Spurs fans naturally negative?
1:10:07 Skeet of the Month

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There are two Tottenham Hotspurs at the moment.

Spurs Women are flying, playing lovely football and giving us the unfamiliar experience of actually looking forward to watching Tottenham. We talk Martin Ho, Olivia Holdt, Signe Gaupset, Victoria Pelova and whether this team can genuinely challenge for a top-three WSL finish.

Then we have to talk about the men.

Bottom of the league, still without a win and somehow leaving us debating whether Roberto De Zerbi needs more time or whether things are already getting rather uncomfortable.

We discuss the performances behind the results, Kulusevski as a possible number nine, Richarlison's bizarre situation, Mathys Tel, injury management and some decidedly questionable squad planning.

And finally: has Spurs built a small, technical side at precisely the moment the Premier League has embraced Meatball Football?

Plus, Manchester City gets exactly 30 seconds each, we establish that 5'8" is a perfectly respectable height, and unveil the revolutionary footballing strategy of playing better more often.

COYS.

It's been a busy old month at Tottenham Hotspur and the YAPS boys are back to discuss it all.Ably led as always by Owen, the Yappers Stu & Fergus take a look at the players we've signed, the players we've sold and address Doug's Meta Question "Who is Tottenham Hotspur Right Now?"Throw in nominations for skeets of the month and some laughs and this month's pod simmers nicely.Find the Yappers on BlueSky here:@ownbrand.bsky.social@fergusmckee.bsky.social@thepeterha.com@dgkth.bsky.social@cadsjustcads.bsky.socialSelect which players YOU think should be in Spurs 25 man squad here: https://audit78.fr/tools/squad-tracker.html?squad=first_team

Undeniable

Every club has players supporters argue about.

This episode is about the ones who shouldn't need defending anymore.

We discuss the Spurs players who've forced their way into the conversation through performances rather than reputation, like Djed Spence and will Lucas Bergvall stick around and fight for a spot in the team in Roberto De Zerbi's first full season.

There's also plenty of transfer chat, debate over Romero's future, the captaincy, squad depth, and which players still have a point to prove.

As always, it's equal parts optimism, football chat and the occasional wildly confident prediction.

COYS.

One season. Countless questionable decisions. Time for some awards.

In our annual COYSky End of Season Awards, we hand out the silverware that really matters, debating the best goal, best signing, young player, biggest disappointment, manager of the season, transfer chaos, memes and, ultimately, Spurs' Player of the Season.

Along the way there's plenty of disagreement, a healthy amount of self-inflicted suffering, and several reminders of why supporting Tottenham is never, ever straightforward.

If you've been through the season with us, this is the perfect way to put a lid on it.

Until next season gives us a whole new set of problems.

COYS.

Strangely UnSpursy.

A phrase not often associated with Tottenham Hotspur, but one that crops up surprisingly often in this discussion.

The YAPS crew review the final weeks of the season, reflect on the Leeds, Chelsea and Everton matches, and pick out the players who dragged Spurs over the line.

There's also a deep dive into the Thomas Frank experiment, why Roberto De Zerbi may be a better fit, and what Spurs should do with a squad facing another big summer of change.

Along the way we discuss Kinski's rise, Bentancur's revival, Romero's future, Kevin Danso's role, and the results of Doug's fan survey on what supporters want from the club next season.

Football. Transfers. Questionable opinions.

Just another podcast about Spurs.

COYS.

Spurs don’t need a tweak. They need a reset.

In The Hard Reset Brigade, we react to a run of results that raises more questions than answers. A new manager arrives, injuries pile up, performances fluctuate — and suddenly relegation talk doesn’t feel quite so ridiculous.

We get into the Sunderland loss, Brighton draw, Wolves win, and the strange mix of hope and frustration running through it all. Is this a team on the edge of something better… or something worse?

There’s talk of a full reset, a possible clear-out, and the uncomfortable idea that this might just be where Spurs are right now.

Recorded at a moment that may already have shifted —
but the feeling? Still familiar.

COYS.

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Spurs are back… and so is the chaos.

After a turbulent run — including a difficult result at home to Forest — the pressure ramps up and the questions start coming thick and fast.

In this episode of YAPS, we dig into what we’re actually seeing on the pitch. Are there genuine signs of improvement, or are results telling the real story? Why does every setback seem to trigger relegation talk? And how much of the current mood is being shaped by reaction rather than reality?

We also get into individual errors, squad confidence vs quality, and the bigger question hanging over everything — where are Spurs actually heading?

Recorded at a moment in time that may not have lasted very long…
…but the themes? Very familiar.

COYS.

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Spurs lose the North London Derby… but is the reaction worse than the performance?

In Episode 8, How ’Bout “Dem Apples”, the YAPS crew dig into life under Igor Tudor after just a handful of sessions in charge, the sudden wave of relegation panic, and whether social media narratives are running miles ahead of reality.

We debate the Van de Ven clip, the Romero criticism, and whether this is really about the manager — or something more structural at the club. There’s also a sliding doors conversation about key moments in Spurs history, and a look at how Spurs Women might actually be showing the blueprint for identity and recruitment.

Measured takes. Gallows humour. A few apples thrown.

COYS.

00:00 – Intro
02:10 – North London Derby reaction
07:45 – Early Tudor impressions
14:20 – Relegation panic: justified?
20:35 – Van de Ven & social media narratives
26:10 – Romero discourse
31:40 – Structural issues: DOF vs manager
39:25 – Sliding doors moments in Spurs history
45:10 – Spurs Women & identity
50:30 – Closing thoughts & apples

⏱ Chapter Timings

🚨 Emergency pod alert! The klaxon is going off because the nightmare is finally over: Thomas Frank is gone — “Frank has been ferted, his chips have been alerted” and Spurs have to figure out what comes next.

This is a YAPS x CADS mash-up, running through:

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How long we were “Frank out” (and which results felt like the point of no return)

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The real question: interim or permanent — and whether Spurs even have a plan

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Interim options: U21 boss shout, Heitinga, Ryan Mason (with a spicy Harry Redknapp 2-days-a-week cameo idea)

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The conspiracy corner: Jan Vertonghen as figurehead?!

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Bigger picture: injuries, squad balance, recruitment, boardroom chaos, and the relegation fear

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The nostalgia debate: Poch as the feel-good fix… or a risky rerun?

And to finish, we go round the table: one name for the next permanent Spurs manager — and yes, it turns into a very familiar clean sweep…

💬 Drop your pick for interim + permanent in the comments. COYS.

January was a dog of a month for Spurs, and Frank-ball is starting to resemble sausages left in a hot car boot—soft, smelly, and not fit for consumption. While we mashed Dortmund for breakfast in the Champions League, we continue to roll over in the league, leaving us 15th with little to relish.

Join Owen, Stu, and special guest Fergus as they discuss our January struggles, the thin transfer window, tactical frustrations, and whether our squad quality should have us much higher in the table.

We're avoiding the Frank Out debate (we've made our feelings clear), but there's plenty to discuss about squad depth, injuries, player performances, and whether we're just one proper manager and director of football away from turning it around.

Plus: Doug's meta question about what it would ACTUALLY take to win the Premier League, our favorite skeets from BlueSky, and the ultimate hypothetical—would you take relegation if it meant winning the Champions League?

Come On You Spurs!

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Introduction & The Sausage Chronicles Begin

00:08:12 - Champions League Glory vs Premier League Gloom

00:23:16 - January Transfer Window Review

00:35:00 - The Andy Robertson Saga & Left-Back Concerns

00:42:30 - The Antonin Kinsky Goalkeeper Situation

00:46:14 - Dream Signing: If You Could Sign One Player...

00:48:36 - Doug's Meta Question: When Will Spurs Win the League?

01:02:21 - Skeets of the Month: Social Media Roundup

01:04:40 - The Ultimate Hypothetical: 18th & Champions League?01:10:13 - Squad Quality Reality Check

01:13:46 - Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

January was a dog of a month for Spurs, and Frank-ball is starting to resemble sausages left in a hot car boot—soft, smelly, and not fit for consumption. While we mashed Dortmund for breakfast in the Champions League, we continue to roll over in the league, leaving us 15th with little to relish.

Join Owen, Stu, and special guest Fergus as they discuss our January struggles, the thin transfer window, tactical frustrations, and whether our squad quality should have us much higher in the table.

We're avoiding the Frank Out debate (we've made our feelings clear), but there's plenty to discuss about squad depth, injuries, player performances, and whether we're just one proper manager and director of football away from turning it around.

Plus: Doug's meta question about what it would ACTUALLY take to win the Premier League, our favorite skeets from BlueSky, and the ultimate hypothetical—would you take relegation if it meant winning the Champions League?

Come On You Spurs!

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Introduction & The Sausage Chronicles Begin

00:08:12 - Champions League Glory vs Premier League Gloom

00:23:16 - January Transfer Window Review

00:35:00 - The Andy Robertson Saga & Left-Back Concerns

00:42:30 - The Antonin Kinsky Goalkeeper Situation

00:46:14 - Dream Signing: If You Could Sign One Player...

00:48:36 - Doug's Meta Question: When Will Spurs Win the League?

01:02:21 - Skeets of the Month: Social Media Roundup

01:04:40 - The Ultimate Hypothetical: 18th & Champions League?01:10:13 - Squad Quality Reality Check

01:13:46 - Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

YAPSmas has arrived — and festive discipline immediately goes out the window.

In our first-ever YAPSmas Special, host Owen puts the YAPS crew through a run of seasonal questions designed to be light-hearted, thoughtful, and vaguely organised.

Naturally, it all goes off the rails.

What follows is a gloriously scattergun Tottenham Hotspur conversation that hops between eras, players, managers, memories, and absurd hypotheticals — from Martin Jol to Mourinho, Pochettino to Postecoglou — with modern Spurs chat colliding head-on with nostalgia, Christmas nonsense, and some deeply questionable gift ideas.

There are serious football points in here.
There are also moments where football logic leaves the room entirely.

If you like your Spurs content neat and structured, this might not be for you.
If you like it messy, opinionated, festive, and accidentally funny — welcome.

Happy YAPSmas 🎄

00:00 – Owen’s Festive Opening Monologue
Setting the YAPSmas tone… for better or worse.

01:13 – Laying Down the YAPSmas Rules
An attempt at structure that doesn’t last long.

04:04 – Spurs Naughty List vs Nice List
Judgement is passed. Santa is watching.

08:10 – The Danish Manager Problem
How one man ends up on both lists at once.

11:23 – Spurs Secret Santa: Gifts for the Club
Some ideas should never leave the room.

12:17 – The Single Left Boot (5 & 12 Explained)
A cryptic Spurs present finally decoded.

13:23 – Anime, Consolation Gifts & Idle Footballers
A tangent nobody predicted.

14:33 – Sensual Gifts & Festive Oversharing
Things take a turn.

22:30 – Hosting Spurs for Christmas Dinner
Invites sent. Some rescinded.

32:10 – Spurs Memories, Nostalgia & Waffle
Christmas reflections, Spurs-style.

44:20 – Final YAPSmas Thoughts
Loose ends loosely tied.

53:20 – YAPS Out
Mercifully.

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This month on YAPS, we’re serving up a full Franksgiving special — and the main course is the big question every Spurs fan is chewing on:

With Spurs looking strangely flat, strangely familiar, and strangely confusing under Frank, the lads dig into the vibe, the identity, the fanbase mood, and whether this project is moving forward, standing still, or drifting like steam off a cooling turkey.

We also highlight Hannah’s fantastic article on LGBTQ+ visibility in football in our Skeet of the Month — a powerful, thoughtful read for anyone who cares about the future of the sport.

📎 Read Hannah’s article:
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/25/sport/soccer-womens-lgbtq-importance-intl?cid=ios_app

If you’re hungry for thoughtful, funny, emotionally honest Spurs chat, this episode is absolutely stuffed.

🦃 Is Thomas Frank actually the right manager for Tottenham Hotspur?

Spurs chat with guest Nebb: Monaco away, Thomas Frank’s pragmatism, “horseshoe of death”, are we boring or just efficient, loanee watch (Lankshear/Vuskovic/Yang), Vicario debate, Bluesky/COYSky mood, wildcard title vibes, favourite skeets, and a salute to Son. COYS!

Chapters

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00:00 – Cold open & intros (“Hello, yappers!”)

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01:08 – Nebbs’ Spurs origin story (Bale at San Siro, Crouchy vibes)

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04:26 – Shout-outs (Poddenham Podspur) & housekeeping

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05:11 – Fixture round-up (Brighton, Doncaster, Wolves, Bodø/Glimt, Leeds, Villa, Monaco, Everton)

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06:31 – Monaco away: trip report, boos, and the vibe

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10:45 – “One tactic to Kudus”: the tactical frustration

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11:56 – The “horseshoe of death” & anaemic midfield chat

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13:51 – Thomas Frank’s pass-maps, set pieces, and the league’s low-risk meta

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25:07 – Who are Spurs, really? Identity vs expectations

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33:00 – Enjoyment vs results: what fans actually want

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47:03 – Loanee watch: Lankshear, Vuskovic, Yang & academy pipeline/business

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01:01:30 – Goalkeeper debate: Vicario’s shot-stopping vs “next level” profiles

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01:09:04 – Social media mood, Ange vs Frank re-litigated

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01:14:33 – Tables after 10 games: does it really predict the finish?

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01:16:24 – Wildcard title season? Could someone “do a Leicester”?

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01:18:52 – Favourite skeets of the month

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01:20:27 – Son & elite finishing (and missing him)

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01:23:03 – Wrap-up, links & COYS

In this episode of Yet Another Podcast about Spurs, we dive deep into Tottenham Hotspur’s ever-evolving story: Daniel Levy stepping down after 25 years, the shifting dynamics under new leadership, Thomas Frank’s early days, the end of the transfer window, and how the team is shaping up in Europe and the league.From nostalgic manager talk to dissecting new signings like Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani, and even Spurs Women’s strong start, the YAPPERS leave no corner of N17 unexplored.Join us for analysis, banter, and a fair dose of Spurs-flavoured therapy.Chapters:0:00 Intro Poem – The Football Manager1:43 Welcome to the Podcast3:08 Daniel Levy Steps Down – Legacy & Debate12:20 Managers, Identity & Recruitment Strategy19:04 Who Carries the Criticism Now?23:35 Transfer Memories – Best & Worst Deals29:24 The Ones That Got Away (Dybala, Damiao, etc.)33:25 What Would You Ask Levy?33:55 New Chief Marketing Officer & Spurs Kits Discussion42:21 Match Reviews – Bournemouth, West Ham, Villarreal49:00 Early Days with Thomas Frank – Style & Identity55:57 Team Dynamics & New Signings Bedding In57:00 Spurs Women’s Great Start to the Season59:42 Transfer Window Review – Incomings & Outgoings1:17:52 January Window & Financial Strategy1:22:17 BlueSky Vibes – Ange, Frank & Fan Reactions1:32:14 West Ham, Nuno & Club Cycles1:36:30 International Break Blues & Overreactions1:37:25 Skeet of the Month1:39:24 Wrap-Up & How to Follow

Heung-Min Son leaves Spurs, Thomas Frank’s got us buzzing, and the Yappers are here to break it all down 🎙️🐓

This week we:
🔥 Relive our favourite Sonny memories (Burnley wondergoal, CL 2019 nights, Chelsea bangers)
📱 Laugh about Lamela’s rabonas, nutmegs & quotes
⚽ Review the latest games: Newcastle, Bayern, PSG, Burnley & City (spoiler: Sarr is HIM)
🧩 Debate Spurs’ defensive “solidity” vs Ange-style chaos
💥 Talk Palhinha, Kudus, Richy’s redemption arc & transfer window drama
🌐 Dive into COYSky community skeets, memes & madness

👤 Special Guest: Maddie joins the pod with her Spurs story!

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Comment your favourite Sonny memory below & we’ll shout out our favourites in the next episode 🗣️
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This video was recorded before the news about Sonny was released. Otherwise it would ABSOLUTELY have been mentioned.Heung-min Son is a true Tottenham Hotspur legend and we're all going to miss him.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And now, back to our scheduled program.

We’re a group of lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fans — Owen, Stu, Peter, and Doug — who get together once a month to chat all things Spurs.

From the latest pre-season friendlies to transfer rumours, and even the state of the fanbase on Bluesky, we cover it all with humour, insight, and the occasional spicy take.