The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

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.

S2E32 | Change For Tottenham: What Next

Apologies for the clipping on Billie's audio Change for Tottenham's first protest was a success, garnering attention from media outlets across the globe. What follows next is important. Billie explains... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Mar 2025 - 41 min 06 sec

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S2E31 | What Is Levy's Next Move?

Will Ange Postecoglou last the season? Is Pochettino being lined up? And what does Daniel Levy do to protect his position? Chief Football Correspondent for the Standard, Dan Kilpatrick, is back on The Lab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Mar 2025 - 41 min 04 sec

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S2E30 | Why Qatari Investors Have Tottenham In Their Sights

Is Tottenham Hotspur on the verge of a Qatari takeover? Reports suggest that Qatari investors are eyeing a stake in the club, raising big questions about what this could mean for Spurs' future. But why Tottenham? What makes the club an attractive investment compared to other Premier League teams? And how does this potential deal fit into Qatar’s wider strategy of expanding its influence in global sports? In this episode, we’ll explore the motivations behind Middle Eastern investment in football, how a Qatari takeover would compare to Saudi and Abu Dhabi ownership, and whether Daniel Levy would remain in control. Crucially, we’ll also consider the concerns—should fans be excited or worried? Will this transform Tottenham into genuine title contenders, or does it pose ethical and financial dilemmas? Join us as we break down the facts, the speculation, and the potential impact of Qatari ownership on the future of Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Mar 2025 - 45 min 07 sec

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S2E29 | How Does A Qatari Takeover Change Tottenham?

What does a Qatari owned Tottenham look like? Do they buy the debt owed by the club? Does Daniel Levy remain at the at Spurs? How much money will be available for transfers? We discuss all with Ben White - a financial consultant who regularly takes a deep dive into the club's books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Feb 2025 - 44 min 01 sec

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S2E28 | Will Daniel Levy Listen?

The Standard's chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. In this episode we look back at the protests from the weekend, ponder their impact, guess Levy's next move, and look forward to a more settled Tottenham Hotspur squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Feb 2025 - 42 min 30 sec

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S2E27 | Change For Tottenham

On this episode of The Lab we welcome some of the people behind Change For Tottenham - a movement aimed to promote a change in the running of the Club going forward. What does that mean in reality, and how are they going to achieve it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Feb 2025 - 47 min 34 sec

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S2E26 | Mason Melia - Tottenham's Bright Young Thing

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of highly-rated Irish youngster Mason Melia, one of the brightest talents to emerge from the League of Ireland. At just 16, the St Patrick’s Athletic forward has already made history as the club’s youngest-ever senior goal scorer, attracting attention from top European clubs before Spurs won the race for his signature. In this episode, I’m joined by Irish sports journalist David Sneyd to discuss what makes Melia such an exciting prospect, his rapid rise in Irish football, and what Tottenham fans can expect from their newest young signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Feb 2025 - 29 min 27 sec

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S2E25 | Everything You Need To Know About Mathys Tel

We sit down with Finlay from @Counterpressers to discuss everything good about Mathys Tel, as well as some of the stuff he needs to work on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Feb 2025 - 29 min 42 sec

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S2E24 | Tottenham - A View From A Neutral Fan

We sit down with Dan Cook, owner of @HLTCO and a Crystal Palace fan, to see what Tottenham Hotspur looks like from the outside in. Are we in as big a mess as we think we are? Is Daniel Levy actually doing a decent job? And should we have sacked Ange Postecoglou months ago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Jan 2025 - 32 min 18 sec

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S2E23 | Infrastructure & Personnel

Dan Kilpatrick joins The Lab once again. We discuss behind closed doors activity at Tottenham, Scott Munn's role, what helping Postecoglou means, recruiting a medical team via LinkedIn, and why we need to hear more from the hierarchy at Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jan 2025 - 42 min 04 sec

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