34 episodes
Off The Shelf Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
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4.9 • 61 Ratings
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Off The Shelf will bring you even closer to our great Club, telling often untold stories from the current playing squad to the legends who went before them, the staff who keep everything ticking over behind the scenes and, of course, our fans - the heartbeat of Spurs.
Each podcast is dedicated to its subject, shining a light on their careers and the stories that define them. How did Ledley King feel when he was told he’d have to retire? How did Jenna Schillaci react when she was told she couldn’t play football as a young girl? How did Oliver Skipp climb through the ranks from Academy to first team? How did Molly Bartrip overcome serious health issues to reach the top of the women’s game? What was the one thing Heurelho Gomes wished for when he left home in Brazil to pursue his dream in Europe? You’ll hear those answers and more across the series…
And who better to present our podcast than one of our modern-day greats and fans' favourite, Michael Dawson! 'Daws' joined us in January, 2005 and spent nine years at the Club, making 324 appearances in all competitions for us until departing in the summer of 2014. Michael finally retired after 20 seasons as a professional for Nottingham Forest, Spurs and Hull City in August, 2021, and stepped straight into new roles as our Club Ambassador and as a panellist on Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports. A true leader, Daws radiates enthusiasm - his love for the Club shines through.
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Karl Steptoe
Off The Shelf this week is exploring something completely new and different as joining Daws and Milesy is the Club's Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Karl Steptoe.
In this engaging episode, lifelong Spurs fan Karl shares his journey from how a professional golf career then stemmed into sports psychology and now working with elite sportspeople in football.
We then discuss various topics around mental health & wellbeing within sport, in line with the Premier League’s Inside Matters campaign, and explore the intricate relationship between the mental side of the game and top level performance.
Whether you're a sports enthusiast or more curious about the psychological side of elite sport, this episode offers valuable insight from a seasoned expert in the field.
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Life Advice
"It's always nice to be important, but even more important to be nice" - this bonus episode is dedicated to life advice.
Hear from our Off The Shelf guests as they share their pearls of wisdom and advice to help empower you on your journey in football or in life. From career decisions to personal growth, this special episode offers practical gems and insights from current and ex-professional footballers and elite level coaches to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
There are exciting times ahead with more very special guests to feature in the future. If you're enjoying this podcast and would like to stay updated with the latest episodes, subscribe today!
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Football Memorabilia
This bonus episode is all about memorabilia 🏆💫
Those priceless items that our Off The Shelf guests have collected from encounters with football icons or those that hold sentimental value from precious moments throughout their careers 🤍
From football shirts, hat-trick balls, international caps, a coat hanger and Diego Maradona's boots and shirts... find out about all the paraphernalia our esteemed guests have as their prized possession 🤩
Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home
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BONUS EPISODE - Ultimate 5-A-Side Teams
In this bonus episode, we set our Off The Shelf guests a very tricky task: build an Ultimate 5️⃣-a-side Spurs team 💫
Hear from some of our esteemed stars as we put them on the spot to make the BIG team calls when selecting a five-man squad 🤔 Sounds easy, right? Well, as you'll hear in this special episode, it's anything but!
Who would make your side? 🔢
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For everything else, get your Tottenham Hotspur fix here:
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EPISODE 30 - Michael Dawson
Yes, you read that right, the tables have turned as host Michael 'Daws' Dawson takes to the Off The Shelf hot seat 🤍
In our 3️⃣0️⃣th episode, the charismatic Yorkshireman takes us on a trip down memory Lane across his 324 appearances, like forging close relationships in a tight-knit dressing room that culminated in League Cup success 🏆 high praise for one of his elegant centre-back partners 👑 peaking under Harry Redknapp to secure Champions League qualification and then leading the side out on a famous European night against AC Milan in the San Siro (and all the chaos that ensued).
Capped four times by England, the defender also delves into life beyond Lilywhite which has seen him become a weekend staple on the tele box as a passionate football pundit and we finish with a deep and meaningful discussion about what Spurs means to him 🤍
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EPISODE 29 - Matt Wells
Joining Milesy and Daws this week is Men's First Team assistant coach - Matt Wells!
With Spurs royalty coursing through his veins from his grandfather, a certain double winner, Matt recounts the start to his Spurs journey which saw him signed at eight years old and progress through our Academy to earn a professional contract.
Discussing his early years in Spurs Lodge, Chigwell, 'Wellsy' looks back on his memories in our youth system like the story of scrubbing Edgar Davids' boots 🧼 to then having to deal with serious injury setbacks just as he turned professional before embarking on a coaching career.
Wellsy takes us through this journey in and out of football - carveries and all - to his invaluable youth coaching experience in a fruitful time for our Academy, and onto his time working as a coach with former Spurs player Scott Parker during his management spells domestically and overseas 🌍
He then discusses the call last season from our interim Head Coach Ryan Mason to join his First Team coaching set up before staying on as Assistant Coach this term and working under Ange Postecoglou and the fascinating working dynamic under our Head Coach.
An unmissable episode as we delve into the mind of an important member of our Men's First Team coaching staff!
Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home
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TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en
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Customer Reviews
LOVEEE THIS POD- some guest suggestions
As a lifelong spurs fan this pod is a dream.
Please get Robbie Keane, Defoe & Berbatov next also Teddy Sheringham.
Brilliant podcast
I’m not a fan of podcasts, but I’m hooked on this one. I usually watch on Spursplay as you get to see the guys doing the interviews.
So many more I would love to see interviewed, esp some of the managers like Burkinshaw, Redknapp, Jol; shame they didnt get to interview Venabales. As for players, so so many to go, maybe someone ahould interview Daws at some point as well.
Brilliant listen for football fans
Absolutely love the previously unheard stories in every episode and getting to hear a different side of what life as a footballer is like. Michael Dawson is a great host and even if you’re not a Spurs fan this is still a top listen 👏