Spurs were perennial South East Counties Champions and won the prestigious FA Youth Cup in 1990. Top goalscorer and star-player was Anthony Potts who scored in the final and was soon offered a pro-contract where he hoped to feature in the first team, win trophies at White Hart Lane and enjoy a successful career for club and country. However, serious injury wrecked his intended trajectory. Tony wrote his own memoir - Losing My Spurs - and in this interview he speaks articulately about his experiences. Tune in to learn more about:

Why Spurs youth set-up was so good in the 80s

Training with Terry Venables and learning from Lineker

His friendship with Gazza

To learn more about the role of Spurs' youth set up and some of the players who made it and those that didn't in the 80s and 90s buy my books - Hot Shot Tottenham (Spurs in the 80s) and Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? (Spurs in the 90s) https://90sspursbook.square.site/

You can buy Anthony's book here - https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/losing-my-spurs

Follow Anthony's Narrow Boat You Tube adventures here - https://www.youtube.com/@sameshipdifferentday2024

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In this trial bonus episode I provide a monologue of memories of games and incidents against Aston Villa from the 90s that are covered in my book. I use the prism of magic, mayhem and mediocrity.

Let me know what you think or whether you'd like these more regularly.

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You can buy both my books directly from me - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

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In this episode Theo Delaney joins me to discuss his memories of the 89/90 season at White Hart Lane. It was a time of optimism at White Hart Lane (unless you were aware of the financial situation!)

Theo talks through his experiences as a season-ticket holder (well his mates season ticket that was gifted to him!) and we explore:

Big wins over Man U, Liverpool and Arsenal

Finishing top dogs in North London

The brilliance of Gazza and Lineker (and some of the unsung heroes)

Some cultural references!

You can learn more about Spurs in this period by buying my books - Hot Shot Tottenham (Spurs in the 80s) and Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack (Spurs in the 90s). Both are available to buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

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