The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

Fans spiralling over real relegation fears and talk of not renewing tickets. Deep criticism of ownership and years of chaotic recruitment that created a Frankenstein squad. Heated debate about constant managerial pivots, Tudor's early choices and whether Palace will be the decisive test. Discussion on leadership void, captaincy problems and inconsistent officiating narratives.

Dan Kilpatrick, a journalist at The Athletic who covers Spurs and club structure, breaks down Conte’s warnings and the club’s power shifts. They revisit Conte’s outbursts and Bodo/Glimt wins. Conversation covers survival tactics, who really runs the club, Levy’s legacy, ownership questions, and whether structural fixes are coming.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/thefightingcock Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! We try to make sense of another brutal North London derby as hope gives way to anger, gallows humour and a bit of soul searching. We chat Tudor’s first impressions, refereeing frustrations, the mood in the ground, and whether belief got the better of us again. Plus some classic nonsense about oodies, leaving early, and why supporting Spurs feels like an emotional endurance test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They react to Igor Tudor’s arrival and first impressions of his manner and tactics. There is debate over his attacking wing-back system and defensive risks. Conversation covers relegation worries, squad injuries and whether transfers and ENIC’s spending can change things. They nickname Tudor 'the ferryman' and talk short-term goals, derby hopes and dressing-room vibes.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/thefightingcock Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! We dive into the chaos at Spurs after the manager sacking and the sudden arrival of Igor Tudor, and try to work out what it actually means for the rest of the season. We talk dressing room culture, player attitudes, interim vs permanent appointments, and whether this is smart damage control or another roll of the dice. There’s debate, optimism, dread, and plenty of nonsense along the way. We also answer listener questions and talk through expectations, survival chances, and what success looks like from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/thefightingcock Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Thomas Frank’s been sacked and we’re jumping straight on to pick through the wreckage. We talk about the Newcastle night that felt like the moment the players finally stopped buying in, why Frank never had the gravitas for Spurs (on the pitch and in the press room), and the stuff now coming out about the dressing room mood. Then we get into what happens next: do Spurs go interim and just try to survive, or do they swing big now? We debate the names being floated, the De Zerbi dilemma, the chaos of the club’s structure, and why the only thing we all actually want is someone who “gets” Spurs. Also yes, we somehow end up doing Titanic and luge chat, because of course we do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined by Sean Kray and Jon Bass for a full Spurs meltdown, starting with the Big Man Army and ending with genuine relegation fear. We talk Romero’s red, injuries piling up, why Frank gets more media slack than Ange ever did, and whether Romero’s just become a liability. Then we spiral into the only lifeline that makes sense right now: Pochettino. Finally, we look ahead to Newcastle a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go full superstar discourse on Xavi Simons and why he just feels indestructible, then pivot into the Romero “disgrace” fallout and that weird Viaplay story about Spurs blocking Thomas Frank interviews. There’s also a proper moan about the Lange interview, January’s no-plan-B approach, Solanke being outrageously important, and a vital debate on whether wearing red to Spurs should be a bootable offence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into Romero’s Instagram post and whether “disgrace” was a translation issue or another not-so-subtle dig at the people running Spurs. From a historically dead January window to PSR reality, loan market weirdness, and why the club feels completely directionless, we ask the big one: did we actually try and fail, or just choose not to act? Plus: how much slack does Frank get when the squad is held together with tape, and does the lack of signings quietly buy him time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We thought we were in for one of those grim afternoons. City battered us first half, we booed like we couldn’t even be bothered, and then somehow Spurs came out a completely different team. We get into the shape change, the subs that flipped it, and how we went from aimless build-up to actually hurting them, with Solanke back doing proper number nine things. Big chat on Xavi Simons running the show, Gallagher and Sarr giving us legs and bite, and why starting games like that first half is still the maddening part. Plus: Frank’s “unsackable” chat, Arsenal fans being embarrassing, Villa bitterness, and a little deadline-day loan dog watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices