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

'MAGIC OF THE FA CUP CLICHES BINGO TIME' - RE-RELEASED TO FIX TECHNICAL ERROR AT START! I recall all Spurs' 11 FA Cup 3rd round ties from the 90s in this bonus episode to get you in the mood ahead of the 2026 campaign.What do you recall about Blustery conditions at Blackpool, near humiliation at Peterborough or Garry Brady's dream debut? They all happened in the 90s and are discussed here.To read about Spurs exploits in the FA Cup during the 80s and 90s (as well as all other games and competitions) be sure to read my books - available to purchase directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

Happy New Year! In this bonus episode I look back at our five New Years Day games in the 90s which include Gazza madness and Gerry Francis' magic spells over Alex Ferguson. What are your New Years resolutions? If you've not got one yet make it to spread word about this podcast. I share some brief plans for this podcast in 2026 at the end of this episode. Thank you so much for listening and supporting in 2025. To buy my books directly from me - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Or to use the Amazon Vouchers Auntie Beryl gave you for Christmas - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gascoigne-Going-Have-Crack-Mediocrity/dp/1801507023?crid=2DV7WC4E5S9FS&keywords=Is+Gascoigne+Going+to+Have+a+Crack%3F&qid=1704651050&s=books&sprefix=is+gascoigne+going+to+have+a+crack+,stripbooks,124&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=pitchpublishi-21&linkId=88272e3a4cdf939af4d3ce7618cef971&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

We round up Season 1 of Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? by looking back at the breakdown of the Alan Sugar - Terry Venables partnership which saw one of the messiest divorces in the club's history and set the tone for a generation at White Hart Lane. I was joined by the author of the official Club biography Dame Julie Welch and my podcast tutor Milo as we explore Venables' and Sugar's backgrounds and their unlikely and partnership that, on paper, appeared to be the 'Dream Ticket' but proved to be a thing of nightmares literally within days.What were the ramifications for the club? How much do you remember and were you firmly in Camp Venables like me...at the time?Looking for some Spurs reading material? I have written two books that cover Spurs' journey through the 1980s and 1990s respectively. You'll find them both on my website - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ - both are available at Amazon (as hardback and as e-book) or other book retailers. Please follow the podcast and leave reviews and ratings! Thanks for listening.

What can you remember about home games against Liverpool in the 90s? In this bonus episode I talk you through our 10 encounters at White Hart Lane that begin and end with victories and the usual mixture of magic, mayhem and mediocrity in between!These bonus episodes act as an appetiser in the build up to a forthcoming match. If I manage to trigger any memories or peculiarities you weren't aware of then do discuss them and tell somebody else about this podcast. Find me on BlueSky @80s90sspursbooks or X @garethdace. Buy my Spurs books directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Thanks for listening!

Jonny Blain from An Echo of Glory joins me as we reminisce about the inaugural Premier League season 92/93. It was a season that...eventually....provided some great hope as the Anderton-Barmby-Sheringham trio set White Hart Lane alight in Spring. We discussed scoring 4 goals in 5 minutes against Southampton and Nayim's hat-trick at Man City. However, it was ultimately a season of disappointment as Arsenal got FA Cup SF revenge. And what about the Fiorucci Cup?! There's some cultural references too - Gladiators, Ghost Watch and WWF. If you're enjoying the podcast please leave a positive review or rating - they really help. To learn more about the 90s please buy my book also titled Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack - you can buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/ also available on Amazon.Check out Jonny's podcast An Echo of Glory - https://podfollow.com/1686363610 or on YouTube

What do you remember about away games at The City Ground in the 90s? In total there were 13 games of which 12 were completed! Join me as I reminisce about all those games, results and goalscorers identifying the magic, mayhem and moments of mediocrity. Did you go to any of these games or have any particular memories? If so, please share them in the comments or on BlueSky @80s90sspurs books or on X @garethdacePlease help spread the word about this podcast by telling someone about it. All reviews and ratings are also really helpful.Buy my books about Spurs in the 80s and the 90s. You can get them directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/

Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker are two of the greatest players to have performed in lilywhite in the club's history. Gazza arrived in Summer 1988 and Lineker a year later and they formed one of the great Spurs attacking partnerships while also starring for England at Italia 90. What were they like to watch and to play alongside? My guests for this episode were Guy Butters, a teammate of both and esteemed South American Football journalist Tim Vickery who was a regular at White Hart Lane during this period. We discuss the state of Spurs in the late 80s before they arrived, a little about Guy's Spurs career, Gazza and Lineker's individual traits and what made them such a potent partnership for club and country. Read more of Guy's memories of Spurs and about Gazza and Lineker's arrivals in the 80s in my book Hot Shot Tottenham. If you want to learn or relive the 90s then take a look at my book Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? - both are available to buy directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/Follow me/the pod on Bluesky - @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social and @spursnostalgiapod.bsky.social or Twitter @GarethDace.Please help me to grow this podcast by giving it a rating and/or review....and please spread the word and tell others about it too!

I was joined by Last Word on Spurs' Jason McGovern - referred to as 'The Oracle' to dissect the 91/92 season. Following the dramatic FA Cup success in May 1991 it was all-change at White Hart Lane with a new ownership dream team wiping out the debt but Gazza had played his last game in lilywhite. Back in European football and with the best striker in England (Gary Lineker - not John Hendry!) could Spurs build on their success and make it back-to-back trophy years?It's the hope that kills you eh! Despite a good start the league season descended into mediocrity though there were enjoyable cup runs. Jason and I pour over the detail of the main games, characters and events for a largely forgettable campaign that needs to be unpicked. Listen in to learn more about:Peter Shreeve back in the hot-seatthe brilliance of LinekerDonald Trump on Saint & GreavsieA miserable Burger King experience Bomb scares and floodlight failuresBuy my book Is Gascoigne Going To Have a Crack? to learn all about Spurs' 90s journey. You can get it directly from me here - https://90sspursbook.square.site/