Tottenham - Home and Away

Graeme Spice and Glen Cowie

Regular chat about all things Tottenham Hotspur hosted by Graeme Spice and Glenn Cowie with a match going and expat view on the trials and tribulations of following the mighty Spurs

  1. 5d ago

    Tottenham - Home and Awa Episode 108

    In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Glen is joined in Melbourne by returning guest Rossi Biddle and first-time guest Chris Reynolds to pick through Spurs’ worrying start to the season. We discuss the lack of goals, the poor decision-making in the final third, and whether Tottenham’s £400m rebuild has actually made the team better yet. There’s debate around Marmoush, Savio, Mathys Tel, Solanke, and the strange situation with Richarlison, who looks completely out of the first-team picture despite being the one striker most suited to attacking crosses into the box. We also look at the defence after the Forest game: Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Udogie, Porro, Kinsky, and whether Spurs still look too open despite the money spent at the back. The panel ask whether the club has a pathway problem with young players like Lankshear, Scarlett, Parrott, Mikey Moore and Bergvall, and whether Tottenham are selling too early. There’s also plenty on Mudryk, his injury, his past under Roberto De Zerbi, whether the signing was a low-risk punt or another panic move, and whether the squad still lacks creativity with Maddison and Kulusevski unavailable. Finally, we preview the home match against Everton, discuss whether the stadium could turn toxic if Spurs start badly again, and give our score predictions. Three league games, no goals, and pressure already building — can Spurs finally get going? Please like and subscribe for more Spurs chat from both the match-going and international supporters’ view. Come on you Spurs.

  2. Sep 3

    Tottenham - Home and Away Episode 107

    In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Glen is joined by Richard and Hamish from New Zealand Spurs as we try something a little different — bringing in more voices from around the world while Graeme gets a rare 2am rest. The main focus is Tottenham’s transfer window. We discuss the big-money arrivals of Tonali, Fernandez, Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson, Tosin, Savio, Marmoush and Mudryk, and ask whether Spurs have genuinely backed Roberto De Zerbi — or whether the club ended the window in a bit of a panic. There’s debate over whether Marmoush was the “bomba” signing, whether Spurs still lack a proper number nine, and whether the late moves for Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo make sense. We also look at the major outgoings, including Romero, Spence, Vuskovic, Bissouma, Richarlison, and several young players. We then reflect on the worrying start to the season, especially the Newcastle defeat, the mentality issue after going behind, De Zerbi’s challenge to make the new squad click, and whether fans are overreacting after two poor league results. Finally, we preview the trip to Nottingham Forest, discuss team news around Savio, Marmoush, Mudryk and Kulusevski, and give predictions for what already feels like an important early-season match. Can De Zerbi bring this new-look Spurs squad together quickly — or are we in for a few more painful weeks? Please like and subscribe for more Spurs chat from both the match-going and international supporters’ view. Come on you Spurs.

  3. Sep 1

    Tottenham - Home and Away Episode 106

    In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme is joined by George Spice to look back at the weekend’s disappointing Newcastle defeat and round up the latest Spurs transfer news as we head into the final 24 hours of the window. With Glen travelling back to Melbourne, it’s a family edition as Graeme and George reflect on the matchday experience, meeting two first-time Spurs fans from Jacksonville, and the painful contrast between a brilliant day out and another poor result on the pitch. We discuss Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Newcastle: a better first half, missed chances, the penalty appeal on Marmoush, the collapse after the first goal, set-piece concerns, Ilanga’s opener, Wissa’s overhead kick, and whether De Zerbi’s comments about mentality are already becoming a major theme. There’s also discussion on Robertson, Udogie, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Porro, Archie Gray, Kudus, Savio, Tell, Marmoush, and why Spurs still look short of goals despite showing some better passing patterns. Then we get into transfer deadline chaos: Mikey Moore to Cologne, Souza to Porto, Pape Matar Sarr to Juventus, Danso wanting out, Richarlison’s uncertain future, Ndiaye slipping away to Man City, possible Chelsea links with Tosin Adarabioyo, Pulisic, and Mudryk, plus whether Spurs are finally being ruthless enough with the squad rebuild. Two games, two defeats, no goals scored, bottom of the league — but is this just a rough start while De Zerbi’s Spurs takes shape, or something more worrying? Please like and subscribe for more Spurs chat from both the match-going and international supporters’ view. Come on you Spurs.   Timestamps 00:00 Intro — Newcastle review and transfer deadline chat 00:30 George joins after two poor results 00:54 Could Spurs start badly and finish strongly? 01:05 Post-match pub and getting home late 01:19 Number Eight and two Americans from Jacksonville 01:32 First Spurs game and a greasy kebab experience 01:55 A brilliant day spoiled by the football 02:25 Glen, George and different Spurs groups together 02:46 Result killing the mood 02:58 Newcastle match review begins 03:18 Spurs in control in the first half 03:48 Early chances but nothing clear-cut 04:15 Van Hecke chance from the corner 04:30 De Zerbi and the mentality issue 04:41 Penalty appeal on Marmoush 05:11 Spurs’ long wait for a penalty 05:31 Heads drop after Newcastle score 05:52 Ilanga opens the scoring 06:15 A perfect finish off the post 06:32 Newcastle’s second goal 06:52 Set-piece defending concerns 07:22 Defensive signings and Robertson’s experience 07:48 Robertson’s delivery vs defensive worries 08:14 Selling Spence still hurts 08:35 Udogie’s injury record 08:59 Left-back depth after Souza leaves 09:19 Van de Ven as possible left-back cover 09:29 Kudus returns after long injury layoff 09:50 Kudus needing rhythm and minutes 10:07 Savio injury changes the Newcastle plan 10:31 Porro at right wing and Gray at right-back 10:37 Why Archie Gray is not a right-back 11:07 Porro should play right-back 11:24 Tell’s decision-making issues 11:46 Tell’s awful free-kick 12:14 Pressure of a stadium game vs pre-season 12:33 Two games, two defeats and no goals 12:57 Spurs start worse than last season ended 13:17 Still hoping it improves 13:34 The best day of the season was before Brentford 14:04 Poor pre-season preparation 14:34 Lack of minutes together 14:57 New players and existing players still learning 15:24 Senesi as one of the longer-serving new players 15:53 De Zerbi on buying mentality 16:17 Home form must change 16:57 Did the first hour show any progress? 17:17 Passing looks better under De Zerbi 18:22 Playing out from the back and heart-attack football 18:54 Crossing without an aerial threat 19:39 Marmoush and balls on the ground 19:56 Cross-and-hope football 20:36 What the preferred front four might look like 21:23 Mikey Moore and shooting straight at the keeper 21:57 Tell’s attacking role 22:12 Need more bodies in the box 22:41 Forest preview parked for later 23:11 Transfer outgoings begin 23:17 Mikey Moore to Cologne 23:23 Souza to Porto 23:28 Pape Matar Sarr to Juventus 23:39 Danso asks to leave 24:08 Spurs need right-footed centre-back cover 24:27 Richarlison’s uncertain future 25:05 Everton links and possible Balogun move 25:29 Grealish and Everton rumours 26:13 Would Grealish make sense for Spurs? 26:41 Ndiaye deal collapses as Man City move 27:31 Tosin Adarabioyo as Danso replacement 28:02 Chelsea background and squad role 28:29 Tosin’s size and set-piece use 28:38 Woltemade and Juventus move 29:05 German Peter Crouch comparison 29:18 Pulisic links rejected 29:39 Is Pulisic just a Premier League squad player? 30:07 American players and Spurs history 30:54 Chelsea rejects and PSR business 31:45 Ndiaye homegrown appeal 32:14 Mudryk emerges after Ndiaye collapse 32:38 De Zerbi’s history with Mudryk 32:52 Chelsea’s huge Mudryk fee 33:35 Mudryk’s ban and lack of football 34:01 Could De Zerbi revive Mudryk? 35:10 Trusting De Zerbi’s judgement 35:32 Dele Alli comparison and trying to unlock talent 36:10 Loan with option concerns 36:38 Tell’s inflated valuation 37:21 Tell’s opportunities at Spurs 37:32 Should Tell go on loan instead of Mikey Moore? 38:03 Moore’s Cologne pathway 38:36 Tracking Spurs loan players 38:48 Lankshear flying at Middlesbrough 39:03 Regretting Lankshear and Spence sales 39:16 Are Spurs finally being ruthless? 40:16 Avoiding another bloated squad 40:44 Transfers should have happened weeks ago 41:19 Waiting for De Zerbi’s team to settle 41:32 Xavi Simons and Savio link-up promise 41:58 Hope Savio returns quickly 42:13 Maddison injury not as bad as feared 42:23 Avoiding another injury crisis 42:44 Defensive issues under Frank last season 43:20 Spence memories and Dortmund away 43:48 Watching former Spurs players abroad 44:12 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS

  4. Aug 17

    Tottenham - Home and Away Episode 104

    For the first time, Graeme and Glen are in the same room for an in-person episode of Tottenham – Home and Away — and Spurs are finally back. In this episode, we look back at Tottenham’s two pre-season matches from last weekend, assess how prepared Spurs look for the new Premier League season, and preview the opening game away at Brentford. There’s plenty of concern around the squad still looking light up front, with Richarlison not looking like a natural number nine, Solanke injured again, and the club still chasing attacking reinforcements. We discuss the ongoing links to Savio, Gakpo, Osimhen and the Harry Kane dream that probably isn’t happening. We also talk through the transfer window so far: big-money signings, the exits of Romero, Jed Spence, Vuskovic, Lankshear, Bergvall rumours, and the question of whether the club hierarchy actually knows what it is doing — or whether Roberto De Zerbi is simply dragging everyone into line. There’s also discussion on Mikey Moore, Mathys Tel, Williams-Barnett, Archie Gray, Porro, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandez, Van Hecke, Senesi, and what the first-choice team might look like at Brentford. Finally, we give our Premier League predictions, relegation picks, cup winners, Spurs’ likely finish, and our score predictions for Saturday. The season is nearly here. Are Spurs ready? Please like and subscribe for more Spurs chat from both the match-going and international supporters’ view. Come on you Spurs.

  5. Aug 6

    Tottenham - Home and Away Episode 103

    Back to the proper stuff on Tottenham – Home and Away as Graeme and Glen look back at Spurs’ two pre-season tour matches in Sydney and discuss the latest transfer activity around the club. We review the games against Sydney FC and Chelsea, including Glen’s trip to the Allianz Stadium, the atmosphere in Sydney, the penalty shootout, and the late Richarlison winner against Chelsea. There’s plenty of discussion around the players who impressed on tour: Williams-Barnett, Mathys Tel, Dubravka, Kinsky, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandez, and some of the young players getting minutes under Roberto De Zerbi. We also dig into the transfer window so far: the big-money arrivals of Tonali, Fernandez and Van Hecke, the smarter free transfers like Dubravka, Senesi and Andy Robertson, and the ongoing worry that Spurs still look light in attacking areas. On the outgoings side, we discuss Vuskovic to Brighton, Will Lankshear, Tyne and Thompson, Veliz, Alfie Devine, Ashley Phillips, plus rumours around Romero, Bergvall, Jed Spence, Mikey Moore and possible attacking targets including Savio, Gakpo, Osimhen and the inevitable Harry Kane dream. With pre-season nearly done, Spurs look stronger in defence and midfield — but do we still need serious firepower before the season starts? Please like and subscribe for more Spurs chat from both the match-going and international supporters’ view. Come on you Spurs.   Timestamps 00:00 Intro — Sydney tour and transfer market 00:21 Glen prepares for his trip back to England 00:41 Graeme’s busy week 00:54 Glen’s Sydney FC story teaser 01:22 Back to proper Spurs talk 01:40 Spurs transfer activity goes quiet after the World Cup 01:47 Big spending and ready-made signings 02:06 Concern over lack of attacking signings 02:32 Richarlison looking lumpy up front 02:43 The dodecahedron first touch 03:17 Spurs still need one or two attackers 03:20 Are the attacking links good enough? 03:48 Savio and Gakpo questions 04:02 Still needing an out-and-out striker 04:13 Kane and Osimhen links 04:24 Working through Spurs’ new signings 04:35 Dubravka on a free 04:40 Senesi as a ball-playing centre-back 04:50 Andy Robertson’s winning mentality 05:03 Van Hecke and Romero uncertainty 05:22 Fernandez, De Zerbi and a big future 05:40 Fernandez’s quality on the ball 06:09 Tonali, Arsenal interest and big money 06:30 Where does Tonali leave Connor Gallagher? 06:44 Tonali and Fernandez as a double pivot 07:02 Possible midfield outgoings 07:11 Villa interest in Pape Matar Sarr 07:16 Spurs’ complete transfer-window change 07:43 Backing De Zerbi properly 08:21 De Zerbi compared with Conte 08:53 De Zerbi pushing for attacking players 09:01 Two transfer plans: relegation or survival 09:29 Van Hecke and De Zerbi after last season 09:49 Tonali, money and De Zerbi’s influence 09:58 Vuskovic leaves for Brighton 10:08 Sell-on and option details 10:19 Van Hecke replacing Vuskovic 10:31 Vuskovic attitude and unproven Premier League level 11:00 Concerns over Vuskovic’s pace and turning 11:20 Good profit on a player who never played 11:26 Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough 11:47 Tyne and Thompson to Man United 12:03 Why Tyne and Thompson may have needed a move 12:15 Veliz finally leaves 12:42 Devine and Ashley Phillips move on 13:29 Ashley Phillips’ early promise 13:53 Phillips add-ons and Middlesbrough promotion hope 14:26 Wishing the young players well 15:05 Savio rumours and social media signs 15:35 Attacking signings arriving late 16:03 Early business done, but attack still waiting 16:12 Tel likely to start the season 16:23 Tel’s promise and poor decisions 16:39 Tel and Mikey Moore both look stronger 16:47 Scotland loan helping Mikey Moore 17:08 Gakpo links and Liverpool’s stance 17:35 Would Spurs overpay for Gakpo? 17:48 Kane return dream unlikely 18:03 Kane, Champions League football and timing 18:23 Was this Kane’s last World Cup? 18:52 England after Kane 19:15 Bellingham as a possible false nine 19:40 Romero rumours and Arsenal links 20:03 Why selling Romero to Arsenal cannot happen 20:29 Romero’s value and attitude concerns 20:57 Inter interest and Italian clubs lacking money 21:24 Alvarez links and possible Romero swap idea 21:43 Alvarez unlikely without European football 22:03 Lucas Bergvall rumours 22:19 Ready-made midfielders blocking Bergvall 22:44 Bergvall’s strange start at Spurs 23:10 Bergvall and Archie Gray already past 50 games 23:22 De Zerbi clearly fancies Archie Gray 23:45 Liverpool interest in Jed Spence 24:02 Spence criticism during the World Cup 24:10 DR Congo goal and unfair blame 24:29 Spence’s big World Cup tackle 24:41 Why Spence may still leave 25:13 Porro likely to start at right-back 25:42 Spence also blocked at left-back 26:10 Spence’s valuation 26:22 Homegrown player concerns 27:03 Bergvall and future European squad rules 27:16 Which players count as homegrown? 27:53 Glen’s Sydney FC trip begins 28:02 Work chaos before the game 29:00 Late pub meet-up before the match 29:55 Going straight from work trip to Spurs match 30:21 Matt appearing on TV 30:40 Sydney FC game atmosphere 30:51 Williams-Barnett impresses 31:02 Williams-Barnett’s passing range 31:12 Dubravka impresses in goal 31:41 Tel scores a good free-kick 31:45 Robertson’s crossing 31:49 Ben Davies back in action 32:14 Tonali nearly misses the penalties 32:43 Matt’s brother appears at the game 32:57 Australian football season timing 33:15 Allianz Stadium and old White Hart Lane vibes 34:02 Spurs at the MCG comparison 34:27 Sydney manager on De Zerbi 34:40 Glen hoping to run into Spurs players 35:39 Glen misses Chelsea for wine tasting in a jail 36:34 Chelsea game review begins 36:45 Tonali goal and advanced midfield role 37:15 Estevao equalises for Chelsea 37:34 Spurs compete well with Chelsea’s midfield 38:00 Danso red card in a friendly 38:15 Was the referee technically right? 38:47 Spurs under pressure after the red 39:00 Kinsky’s saves and distribution 39:05 Rio Kyerematen’s mazy run 39:34 Kyerematen injury concern 39:44 Richarlison’s late winner 40:06 No more pre-season penalties 40:12 Crowd reaction and Chelsea support 41:24 Overall tour reflections 41:54 Players who travelled but did not play 42:04 Getafe friendly preview 42:19 Getafe as Spain’s Millwall 42:51 Hoffenheim double-header 43:31 Players still needing minutes 44:03 Romero and disruptive influence 44:38 Mikey Moore loan to Cologne 44:56 Germany as a good development path 45:01 Cologne and possible Ben McFadyean insight 45:23 Spurs still need a striker 45:34 Graeme finds a studio for in-person recording 45:49 New Spurs clock reveal 46:22 Glen looking forward to UK weather and Spurs 46:43 UK summer and brown gardens 47:07 Australia winter vs UK heat 47:39 Packing a jumper for England 48:07 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS

  6. Jul 27

    Tottenham - Home and Away Episode 102

    Normal service resumes on Tottenham – Home and Away as Graeme is joined by returning regulars Richard and Hamish from Kiwi Spurs to look back on Tottenham’s pre-season tour of New Zealand and discuss what feels like the start of a very different Spurs season. We hear first-hand what it was like having Spurs in Auckland: the open training session, fan events, shirt signings, Kiwi Spurs hosting Ledley King, appearances from Antonin Kinsky, Archie Gray, Mikey Moore, Brandon Austin and others, plus a record crowd at Eden Park despite classic English weather arriving with Tottenham. There’s plenty of discussion around Roberto De Zerbi, his hands-on coaching style, how the young players performed, and whether the club finally looks more aligned around football rather than off-field business. We also get into the squad: Archie Gray, Mikey Moore, Takai, Malachi Hardy, Tyrese Hall, Jamie Donley, Dane Scarlett, Richarlison, Solanke, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Udogie, Souza, Robertson, Bentancur and the players who may still leave before the window closes. Finally, we discuss the bigger picture: Tottenham’s transfer strategy, academy pathways, loans, selling young players, whether the club has become more ruthless, and why — despite everything we went through last season — there is suddenly some cautious optimism around Spurs again. Please like and subscribe for more Spurs chat from both the match-going and international supporters’ view. Come on you Spurs.

  7. Jul 20

    Home and Away World Cup Special Episode 7

    In this final World Cup Special episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen are joined by returning guest Jeremy Oster from Colorado Spurs to look back on the tournament now that the final has been played and Spain have won the World Cup. We discuss the World Cup as a whole: the brilliant football, the strange kick-off times, the Americanised feel of the tournament, FIFA’s influence, Trump’s involvement, hydration breaks, adverts, music, halftime shows, ticket prices, and whether the tournament was enjoyable despite everything around it. There is also plenty of England reflection after the semi-final defeat to Argentina and the third-place playoff win over France. We talk Tuchel’s tactics, the decision to sit deeper against Argentina, taking off Anthony Gordon, not using Kobbie Mainoo, the Messi problem, whether Tuchel should stay, and what England might look like after Harry Kane. Then we turn to the final: Spain as worthy winners, Argentina’s conduct, Enzo Fernandez, Messi, the controversy around refereeing and discipline, and the wider debate about whether Argentina damaged their image during the tournament. Finally, we look ahead to 2030, ask whether this World Cup format worked, reflect on the passing of Kevin Keegan, and bring the World Cup Specials to a close before returning to Spurs and pre-season football. Thanks to everyone who joined us through the World Cup Specials. Normal Spurs service resumes now. Come on you Spurs. Timestamps 00:00 Intro — final World Cup Special 00:22 Glen’s relief that the tournament is over 00:36 Back to club football 00:47 Spurs pre-season and MK Dons on SpursPlay 00:59 Jeremy joins from Colorado Spurs 01:12 Enjoying the football despite FIFA and Trump 01:47 Four quarters, hydration breaks and halftime shows 02:25 Denver missing out as a host city 03:01 UK kick-off times and the Mexico pain 04:07 Why US kick-off times made little sense 04:51 England vs Argentina semi-final regret 05:28 Argentina’s early aggression and refereeing 06:07 Was the referee too lenient? 06:45 MLS referee selection questioned 07:31 Was the semi-final fixed or just favoured? 08:20 Argentina’s cards and foul stats 08:45 Two balls on the pitch and tournament organisation 09:05 England at the Azteca and the route to Argentina 09:32 Argentina’s easier travel and fixture times 10:14 Trump, FIFA and trust in the tournament 10:38 England going too deep against Argentina 10:58 Gordon coming off and losing the out ball 11:18 Six defenders and no route back 11:32 Tuchel’s gamble and players dropping too deep 12:03 Messi as the difference-maker 12:19 Giving Messi too much space 12:46 Why Kobbie Mainoo should have been used 13:14 Starving Argentina of the ball 13:42 Inviting pressure with no escape route 14:00 Should Tuchel stay or go? 14:31 Glen says Tuchel failed 14:52 FA contract extensions before tournaments 15:16 Jeremy makes the case for keeping Tuchel 15:55 Third-place playoff and winning bronze 16:23 Was England vs France just Soccer Aid with better players? 16:36 What Tuchel may have learned 17:08 England’s DNA and keeping possession 18:19 Saka in the third-place game 18:49 France collapse and England’s 6-4 win 19:45 Life after Harry Kane 20:02 Is Jude Bellingham the future false nine? 20:23 If not Tuchel, then who? 21:09 Attacking instead of shutting up shop 21:28 Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and midfield control 22:16 England’s striker problem after Kane 22:39 Waiting for the next Owen or Rooney 23:23 Ollie Watkins and Fenerbahce links 23:39 Transfer market chat and Spurs temptation 23:59 Spain win the World Cup 24:25 Argentina’s behaviour in the final 24:56 Argentina, gamesmanship and football culture 25:26 Where gamesmanship crosses the line 26:18 Spain’s cynical fouling 26:34 Enzo Fernandez refusing to leave the pitch 27:07 Messi and Cucurella incident 27:28 Argentina having no shots in 90 minutes 27:57 Argentina vs England in rugby comparison 28:13 Were Argentina desperate to win it for Messi? 28:57 The Argentina semi-final banner controversy 29:07 Falklands, politics and football 30:27 Argentina living rent-free in England’s head? 31:19 Generational differences around England-Argentina history 32:18 Did Argentina damage their global image? 32:57 South American reaction to Argentina 33:12 Richarlison celebrating Spain’s goal 33:20 Infantino’s reaction to Argentina losing 33:39 Argentina after Messi 33:51 Possible 64-team World Cup concerns 34:20 Did the expanded format work? 34:39 Cape Verde and respect for smaller nations 34:50 Germany and Netherlands disappointing 35:15 Were Spain worthy winners? 36:01 Top four ranked teams in the semi-finals 36:11 Looking ahead to World Cup 2030 36:41 One word to sum up the World Cup 37:01 Graeme’s World Cup rant list 37:29 Halftime show and goal music complaints 37:59 Trump, Infantino and unfit governing bodies 38:09 Referee visa issues and ticket prices 38:31 $72,000 final tickets 38:52 Million-dollar VIP seats 39:13 Trump touching the World Cup trophy 39:24 FIFA as football’s drug dealer 40:03 New US fans discovering football 40:46 World Cup vs Super Bowl global reach 41:45 No more hydration breaks? 42:14 Jeremy’s “Britain vs France” rant 42:45 Kevin Keegan tribute 43:21 Keegan’s Superstars bike fall 43:37 Keegan as a trailblazer abroad 44:34 Keegan’s impact in Germany 45:03 English players going abroad then and now 45:30 Final World Cup Specials reflection 45:58 Back to Spurs and pre-season 46:00 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS

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Regular chat about all things Tottenham Hotspur hosted by Graeme Spice and Glenn Cowie with a match going and expat view on the trials and tribulations of following the mighty Spurs

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