Tottenham - Home and Away Episode 98

Spurs have won back-to-back league games. Yes, really.

In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen look back at the huge away win at Aston Villa and ask whether Roberto De Zerbi has finally found the missing belief in this Tottenham squad.

We discuss a performance that felt better than the 2-1 scoreline, the intensity from the first whistle, the impact of Conor Gallagher, João Palhinha, Pedro Porro, Richarlison, Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel, and why De Zerbi’s “no more pity party” mentality may be exactly what these players needed.

We also preview Monday night’s home match against Leeds. Can Spurs carry the same intensity into a game where expectation will be higher? Will the home crowd help or add pressure? Should Kinsky keep his place? Could Maddison get minutes? And can Spurs take another huge step towards Premier League survival?

There’s also chat about Archie Gray’s future role, Spurs’ transfer needs, Johan Lange, Sebastian Kehl, possible summer targets, West Ham, Arsenal, Chelsea, the Australia pre-season tour, Spurs youngsters, and a World Cup rant for good measure.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro — Villa review and Leeds preview 00:22 Spurs have won back-to-back games 00:51 Seven points from nine and disbelief 01:29 Watching Villa on delay 01:58 Spurs’ fast start and deliberate press 02:27 The “Villa made changes” excuse 03:01 De Zerbi’s view on Villa and Forest rotation 03:39 Villa looked like individuals, not a team 04:10 Villa, Forest and European football 04:39 Standout Spurs performers against Villa 04:51 Gallagher finally looks like the player Spurs thought they bought 05:22 De Zerbi fixing the mentality problem 06:07 Mathys Tel’s cross and Richarlison’s header 06:31 Gallagher’s goal and Spurs finally shooting 06:46 Kolo Muani’s improved performance 07:16 De Zerbi’s “stop the pity party” message 07:32 Archie Gray and sympathy over reduced minutes 07:41 De Zerbi on Gray’s future and best position 09:53 Villa win gives Spurs belief 10:40 Managing the home crowd pressure against Leeds 11:09 Leeds preview and their recent form 11:51 Monday night kickoff and watching plans 12:30 West Ham vs Arsenal and survival maths 13:41 Chelsea away after Leeds 15:09 De Zerbi’s impact compared with Tudor and Frank 16:11 Tactical tweaks, triangles and body language 17:23 More shooting in training and attacking intent 18:29 Leeds atmosphere and Maddison minutes 19:35 Injury update: Maddison, Solanke and Vicario 20:05 Should Kinsky keep his place? 20:24 Udogie’s Villa performance and attacking role 21:11 Leeds score predictions 21:58 Extra time between games helping De Zerbi 22:52 Chelsea fan protests and De Zerbi at Stamford Bridge 24:15 Leeds team selection and midfield debate 25:16 Experience over youth in the run-in 25:40 What could De Zerbi do next season? 26:24 Spurs need a proper striker 27:19 Recruitment, Brighton/Bournemouth models and Evan Ferguson 28:58 Spurs survival confidence and summer clear-out 29:16 Johan Lange and Sebastian Kehl concerns 30:20 Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi links 31:23 Survival twists and Spurs’ momentum 32:23 West Ham, Arsenal and the relegation battle 33:19 If West Ham go down, they are a warning to Spurs 34:13 Arsenal fan hotel booking chaos 34:43 Tyrese Hall spotted in Nottingham 35:48 Spurs youngsters on loan 36:26 Mikey Moore wins Young Player of the Year in Scotland 37:19 Spurs’ Australia/New Zealand tour plans 38:38 World Cup absences and young players on tour 40:07 Pre-season ticket prices and World Cup ticket madness 41:22 World Cup build-up and losing the football romance 43:37 Final Spurs thoughts 43:46 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS