Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? The Spurs Nostalgia Podcast

Chris Slegg is back as we continue the story of the incredible 94/95 season. In Part Two we discuss Gerry Francis' arrival, the introduction of Terror Tuesdays, a very unusually Spurs phenomenon of keeping clean sheets (while continuing to score goals) and the bittersweet end to the season that saw FA Cup heartbreak and Klinsmann's departure. What makes 94/95 the most fun of all Spurs seasons? Chris is best placed to discuss this. You can buy his book The Team That Dared To Do - kindle version is available here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Team-That-Dared-Do-Tottenham-ebook/dp/B08HB5SG2X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3229ZUVANWBNE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4l1Q4FmoJ7F5PjaO9OQccg.Swv11PyRb_dPe_2rn9NNuEd4yztKaB_h-go6jyL6Fwo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+team+that+dared+to+do&qid=1777492222&sprefix=the+team+that+dared+to+do%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1Buy my book that covers the 94/95 season here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

94/95 might just be the most fun season in Spurs' entire history let alone the 90s. It was an absolute rollercoaster but remembered so fondly by fans and players alike. I was joined by Chris Slegg who co-wrote the 2017 book 'The Team That Dared To Do' alongside Gerry Francis that serialises this incredible season. It was so incredible and incident packed that we've broken it into two parts. In this episode Chris and I talk through the pre-season excitement of Klinsmann and the Famous Five and the early part of the season that saw Spurs suddenly considered as genuine title challengers (despite starting on -6 points!) and playing the most scintillating brand of football seen in N17 since the Push and Run side of the 50s. However, in true Spurs style it was short lived and following a crushing 3-0 loss to 2nd tier Notts County in the League Cup 3rd round Ossie Ardiles was sacked. We'll reflect on Ossie's period as manager and the position Spurs found themselves in as we approach winter. Part Two, out next week, will pick up the story from there. Buy the Kindle version of Chris' book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Team-That-Dared-Do-Tottenham-ebook/dp/B08HB5SG2X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3229ZUVANWBNE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4l1Q4FmoJ7F5PjaO9OQccg.Swv11PyRb_dPe_2rn9NNuEd4yztKaB_h-go6jyL6Fwo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+team+that+dared+to+do&qid=1777492222&sprefix=the+team+that+dared+to+do%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1

The Summer of 1994 was as dramatic and turbulent as the near-disaster of the season we'd just endured. Theo Delaney and Milo both returned to the podcast to discuss:Our extraordinary punishment from the FA that saw us deducted 12 points, thrown out the FA Cup and fined a record amount.The 1994 Summer World Cup The audacious signing of Jurgen Klinsmann on Alan Sugar's yacht. The rollercoaster ride that was Tottenham Hotspur in the 1990s didn't stop when the season ended as this episode explores. Read all about Spurs' mayhem (plus the magic and mediocrity) in the 90s in my book. Buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

Joining me this week is former Spurs player Jason Dozzell who spent four years with us between 1993 - 1997. Jason talked candidly about:His affection for Spurs growing up. Why he left his boyhood club Ipswich to join us in Summer 93.His strained relationship with Spurs fans...but why he was so proud to wear lilywhiteThe pressures of playing at White Hart LaneBuy Jason's book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Follow-Thunder-Jason-Dozzell-Story/dp/1801509190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LOQYR7UPOA5O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pf94SdHHh7Ac0NODzs_5AP_O_JN-Blu7TGryHZmlTJjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.OOIf02jrPGxE8TuRwpTK3MnahGtoT3PgDYBRuaRgfYc&dib_tag=se&keywords=jason+dozzell&qid=1777482373&sprefix=jason+dozzell%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-1Read about Jason and all 109 players to have appeared for Spurs in the 90s in my book here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

We kick Season 2 off with a season review of the near disaster that was 93/94.Vass Koni of Dr Tottenham podcast shares his memories of a traumatic campaign that started well but descended into chaos amid a severe injury crisis. We spiralled into a death spin that was just a miraculous win at Oldham away from relegation.what do you remember about this season? Share your memories on Spotify or find me and Vass on Bluesky.

Season 2 is finally here! Landing after the trauma and near-disaster of the 25/26 season Season 2 of Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? will take you through what was previously considered as one of the most difficult times to support Spurs with relegation haunted campaigns in 1994 and 1998. In this trailer episode I talk you through the 10 episodes that will land with you through Summer 2026 and there are some audio clips to whet your appetite. Episodes will drop on Tuesday mornings.. As discussed - do make sure you listen back to the recent episode with Rob Fletcher who helps to set the wider context in English football during the mid-90s - https://pod.fo/e/404e17Buy my Spurs books here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/