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The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show

Nagelsmann, Alonso, Slot or Kompany: Who Should Be Spurs’ Next Manager?

Host Danny Kelly is alongside The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare and James Maw, plus a selection of more experts, to assess the runners and riders in the race to become next Spurs boss.


There’s analysis of Julian Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso, Oliver Glasner, Arne Slot and Vincent Kompany.


The panel also discuss whether a summer rebuild is needed due to the ‘bloated’ nature of the squad at present.


Produced by Mike Stavrou.

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