Host Marcus Buckland is joined by the Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Barclay of the Sun to discuss the latest transfer news at Spurs. Timo Werner was undergoing a medical as we recorded, while a deal for Genoa centre-half Radu Dragusin was edging closer to being agreed, with Djed Spence potentially heading the other way on loan. What next for the young wing-back, and Eric Dier and Ryan Sessegnon, with all three players facing uncertain Spurs futures?
Jan 09, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reaction pod from Marcus Buckland and Tom Barclay after Spurs' narrow win over Burnley in the third round of the FA Cup. It was threatening to be the first dull game of Ange Postecoglou's reign, but Pedro Porro's howitzer saved the day. Richarlison, Eric Dier's possible move and cranky Ange are all discussed.
Jan 06, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay to look back on the most memorable moments of 2023 for Spurs, from Conte's rant at Southampton to the early days of Ange's revolution. Plus, one safe and one wild prediction for 2024 from each panelist, Burnley previewed, Richarlison discussed and more.
Jan 04, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Barclay of The Sun is joined by special guest George Sessions of the Press Association to reflect on Spurs' narrow win over Sean Dyche's Everton. It was the third win in a row from Ange Postecoglou's men but they had to show a different side to their game with grit and resilience. Richarlison, Romero and VAR are all discussed.
Dec 23, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TTW boys are drafting again and this time it's the five-year period from the start of Harry to just before Poch. Peak Bale, a very young Kane and a whole load of Paul-Jose M'Pokus in between - whose team will come out on top?
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast ** RE-UPLOADED - APOLOGIES FOR AUDIO ISSUES WITH ORIGINAL ** Marcus Buckland and Dan Kilpatrick react to Friday's 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest, which was marred by Yves Bissouma's red card. Does the midfielder have a discipline issue and where does his season go from here? On the plus side, Dejan Kulusevski was outstanding and Richarlison scored again as Spurs dug out an important win.
Dec 16, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Barclay discuss the 4-1 win over Newcastle, which ended Spurs' winless run. It was a big night for Richarlison, who scored twice, but Heung-min Son was the star man, making the first two goals by skinning Kieran Trippier and wrapping up the scoring from the penalty spot. And what about Pedro Porro?
Dec 10, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard, Tom Allnutt of the Times and Tom Barclay of the Sun reflect on Spurs' 2-1 defeat to West Ham, where Tottenham became the first Premier League team to take the lead in five consecutive games and not win any of them. Does Ange have to change? What was his mood like at the next day's press conference? And how will his team respond against Newcastle? It's all discussed right here on TTW.
Dec 08, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Barclay of The Sun and Tom Allnutt of the Times give their takes on Spurs' 3-3 draw at the Etihad and consider if Ange Postecoglou's squad has more depth to it than first thought. Guglielmo Vicario's impact, the return of Cristian Romero and West Ham at home are all discussed.
Dec 05, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland and Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard react to Spurs' last-gasp, 3-3 draw at the Etihad. Ange Postecoglou promised he would stick with his attacking tactics and it paid off, despite all the injuries, with Dejan Kulusevski heading home in injury time.
Dec 04, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard, The Times' Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay of the Sun to discuss Rodrigo Bentancur's latest injury and the possibility of a backlash against the Ange love-in following Sunday's defeat to Aston Villa. Do his sceptics have a point? Plus, can Giovani Lo Celso finally come good, Kulusevski as a No8, comparing Gil with David Silva and Bernardo Silva, and Manchester City previewed.
Nov 28, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay react to Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, their third loss on the bounce but after a gung-ho display. Spurs had more than enough chances to win the game while Giovani Lo Celso impressed. A fresh injury to Rodrigo Bentancur after a nasty challenge by Matty Cash is a concern.
Nov 26, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Barclay of The Sun and Tom Allnutt of The Times assess Ange Postecoglou's options ahead of a crucial clash at home to Aston Villa. Is it time for Gio Lo Celso? Can Rodrigo Bentancur start two games in five days? And what are Spurs going to do in January? All and more discussed on the latest TTW pod.
Nov 24, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick to react to Spurs' 2-1 defeat at Wolves, which cap a disastrous week for Ange Postecoglou's side. Without four key players, a passive Spurs conceded twice in stoppage-time after Brennan Johnson's early goal. Can Dier and Davies cut it? Does Lo Celso deserve a chance? And more.
Nov 11, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Barclay and Tom Allnutt to pick over the bones of Monday's chaotic, controversy-packed 4-1 defeat to Chelsea. The panel clash over the wisdom of Ange Postecoglou's high defensive line with nine men in the second half, discuss Cristian Romero's stupidity, a nasty-looking injury to Micky van de Ven, the performances of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Eric Dier, and much more.
Nov 07, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay to look ahead to Monday night's bumper derby against Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino's long-awaited return to the club. What kind of reception should the Argentine receive and how good a job did he really do at Spurs? Plus, Brennan Johnson's pushing for a start and Micky van de Ven is amazing.
Nov 01, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Barclay and Dan Kilpatrick react to Tottenham's 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, which saw them go five points clear in the top flight for the first time since the 1960-61 season... when Spurs won the Double.
Oct 27, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marcus Buckland and Dan Kilpatrick react to Spurs' 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday night, which sent Ange Postecoglou's side two points clear at the top of the Premier League. Goals from the Heung-min Son and the outstanding James Maddison were the difference but Guglielmo Vicario and the back four were influential again, while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg made a case for further inclusion with a professional display.
Oct 24, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Allnutt react to Ange Postecoglou's pre-Fulham press conference on Friday and the news that Rodrigo Bentancur is back in full training. They discuss where Bryan Gil and Giovani Lo Celso could fit into the side, how Spurs are different (better?!) without Harry Kane and preview Monday night's game against Fulham.
Oct 20, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TTW gang go for something a bit different during the international break as they introduce the first (and possibly only, pending approval) draft pod. Marcus Buckland, Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Allnutt each draft teams using Spurs' first-team players from the 2004-05 season to the 2008-09 campaign and Tom Barclay (as well as the listeners) will judge who comes out on top. Why? For a bit of nostalgic fun, really.
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland, the Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Allnutt of the Times react the long-awaited appointment of Fabio Paratici's successor, Johan Lange. What will he bring to the club? Plus, is their top-of-the-table form sustainable; Richarlison's form under the microscope; could Bryan Gil & Giovani Lo Celso have parts to play; and more.
Oct 09, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The two Toms pick the bones out of ten-man Tottenham's victory at Kenilworth Road, which has sent Ange Postecoglou's side to the Premier League summit, for the moment at least.
Oct 07, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the panel began recording, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called for Saturday's game to replayed in the latest twist to the fallout from the VAR's blunder in Spurs' 2-1 win over the Reds. Marcus, Dan, Tom A and Tom B discuss the insanity of the German's suggestion, Son's transformation into an elite centre-forward, and look ahead to this weekend's visit to Luton. Plus, Tom Barclay spoke to the man who discovered Micky van de Ven, Wim Jonk.
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Barclay react to Tottenham's last-gasp win over nine-man Liverpool in controversial circumstances, leaving Jurgen Klopp spitting feathers but Spurs still unbeaten under Ange Postecoglou.
Sep 30, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Marcus Buckland is joined by Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard, the Times' Tom Allnutt and Tom Barclay of the Sun to look back on the encouraging north London derby and discuss why Ange-ball feels so different to last term's record-breaking start to the season under Antonio Conte. Plus, Daniel Levy open to investment, Liverpool previewed and Mauricio Pochettino under pressure at Chelsea.
Sep 27, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The two Toms assess Ange Postecoglou's first-ever North London derby.
Sep 24, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's North London Derby week and the whole TTW gang are here to preview it!
Sep 21, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Kilpatrick and Tom Barclay react to Spurs' last-gasp 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Saturday, inspired by substitute Richarlison.
Sep 16, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan and the two Toms pick the bones out of Harry Kane revealing how losing a few games at Spurs was not considered to be a 'disaster', but at his new club Bayern Munich it is. Plus James Maddison, Hugo Lloris, Scott Munn and more are all discussed during this international break.
Sep 11, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marcus Buckland, Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Allnutt & Tom Barclay get together to rate Ange Postecoglou's first three months out of 10 and pick the standout players of the Aussie's revolution so far. Plus, Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele join Galatasaray, leaving Spurs short of defensive cover, but Hugo Lloris is staying put.
Sep 06, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast