Dan is joined by Mike from Wicked Spursy to talk leadership, identity and why this Tottenham side feels like a group of kids without a grown-up in the room.

We chat Romero as emotional spark vs leader, life after Ange, Frank’s system (or lack of one), young players learning on the job, and why Spurs still miss someone who can drag them out of trouble.

Some Spurs chat. Some squad-building therapy. Some Vermont snow.

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• Wicked Spursy: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube
• United in Green: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube

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In this conversation, Dan and Hex discuss the current state of Tottenham Hotspur, reflecting on recent performances, tactical approaches, and the impact of injuries on the team's dynamics. They explore the need for experienced players, the challenges of the Premier League, and the importance of maintaining a clear team identity. The discussion also touches on managerial strategies and the upcoming January transfer window, emphasising the fans' desire for improvement as the season progresses. Dan and Hex also explore various other themes surrounding football, particularly focusing on Tottenham's performance, the significance of cup competitions versus league standings, and the impact of injuries on squad depth. They discuss the evolution of football tactics, the potential future of AI in management, and the changing dynamics of football fandom, emphasising the commercialisation of the sport and its effects on fan engagement.

Chapters

03:03 Reflections on Recent Football Matches

06:01 Analysing Team Performance and Player Dynamics

08:47 The Impact of Key Player Injuries

11:53 The Evolution of Premier League Tactics

14:57 The Search for a New Team Identity

17:55 The Role of Managers in Shaping Team Dynamics

20:56 Concluding Thoughts on Team Future and Identity

34:51 The Identity of Tottenham Hotspur

37:00 Managerial Appointments and Club Vibes

39:30 The Challenge of Consistency

42:12 The Impact of Youth and Experience

46:56 The Need for Experienced Players

50:49 The Role of Old Heads in the Team

53:30 Reflections on the Current Season

01:01:32 Evaluating Frank's Tactics

01:14:53 Looking Ahead: January Transfer Window

01:15:23 January Transfer Window Expectations

01:18:43 Cup Competitions vs League Performance

01:22:29 The Importance of Cup Runs

01:26:46 Analysing Current Team Performance

01:31:57 Champions League Prospects

01:35:30 Frank's Management Style and Challenges

01:40:14 Finding Tottenham's Identity

01:45:31 Reflections on Recent Seasons

01:48:09 The Excitement of Early Games

01:51:10 The Identity Crisis of Tottenham

01:53:00 The Evolution of Football Tactics

01:56:42 The Role of AI in Football Management

02:00:30 The Changing Landscape of Football Viewership

02:02:36 The Joy of Cup Competitions

02:06:31 The Experience of Lower League Football

02:10:40 The Future of Football and Fan Engagement

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Dan's joined by Lazza to chat about Spurs' bounce-back draw against Newcastle, and win against Brentford. They discuss Spurs potential turning point of the season, exciting youth prospects, squad needs and expectations, and the 'mongrel' the team is potentially starting to display.

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