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The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show
The ultimate Spurs 2026/27 season preview
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The summer spending spree continues! Our esteemed VFTL panel discuss reports that Tottenham Hotspur have just signed Savinho from Manchester City and not only that...more players are on the way!
We also preview the 26/27 Premier League season, predicting top goal scorer, league position and dream outcomes. And we look ahead to the very first game...Brentford away on Saturday.
Hosts: Kate Mason, James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Elias Burke
Producer: Tom Fuller
Exec Producer: Adam Jones
Get in touch:
X: @VFTLpodcast
Email: vftl@theathletic.com
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Why were Spurs' so shocking at Brentford?
48:03|A disappointing beginning to the 2026/27 Premier League season for Tottenham Hotspur. Our panel attempt to make sense of why Spurs looked so under-prepared. We discuss Lucas Bergvall's performance, Archie Gray as captain and whether we have been a bit too lenient towards these young players?Hosts: Kate Mason, Jay Harris, James MawProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesGet in touch:X: @VFTLpodcastEmail: vftl@theathletic.comIs Spurs' 'painful rebuild' enough - or do they need more?
47:10|De Zerbi's revolution is in full swing. The panel discuss reports that Tottenham Hotspur are about to say goodbye to former No.1 Guglielmo Vicario and ask the question - is this the 'painful rebuild' we've all been waiting for? And will it be enough? They also pick apart the final two pre-season fixtures against Hoffenheim, Mikey Moore's future, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and much much more! Hosts: Kate Mason, Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-BrookeProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesCristian Romero's complicated legacy + arrivederci Djed!
54:39|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss captain Cristian Romero's sale to Spain, pros/cons, his legacy and much more! + Djed's departure, the fee (was it too low?) and how Spurs go about replacing him. They also take Micky van de Ven and his potential as the new leader of Tottenham's dressing room. HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-BrookePRODUCER: Tom FullerBomba, injuries and youth players! + What did we learn from Spurs' pre-season tour?
43:17|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and James Maw to discuss: the end of Spurs' pre-season tour to New Zealand and Australia, injuries (rumoured and otherwise), Kulusevksi's return, Jay's extensive research into any forthcoming potential 'bomba' and much much more!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Jay Harris, James MawPRODUCER: Tom FullerInside Spurs' pre-season tour, Bergvall, Xavi + Should Maddison be captain?
49:18|Host Kate Mason is joined by Elias Burke (live from Sydney!), Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to give the inside scoop on Spurs' pre-season tour down under. They discuss: Lucas Bergvall's future, a young squad, Micky van de Ven, James Maddison as captain, Jay's interview with Xavi Simons and much much more!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Elias Burke, Jay Harris, Dan KilpatrickPRODUCER: Tom FullerDoes Spence start for Spurs? + Porro, Bergvall and De Zerbi's dream double pivot!
50:11|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Elias Burke and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a World Cup round up of sorts (through a Spurs lens obviously). They discuss: another magnificent performance from Djed Spence, Pedro Porro bringing home the trophy, Romero, Senesi and what this all means for our defence. Plus! We talk Bergvall's potential sale, Savinho, a piece by Elias on De Zerbi's new double pivot and much much more!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Elias Burke, Seb Stafford-BloorPRODUCER: Tom FullerVuskovic, Djed Spence, Richarlison + your questions!
49:58|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jay Harris to react to the news of Luka Vuskovic's sale to Brighton. They also discuss: Djed Spence's redemption for England...should we now cash in? Richarlison's appearance in the pre-season videos...what his future holds, and many of your wonderful questions!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: James Maw, Jay HarrisPRODUCER: Tom FullerWhat do Spurs have left to do in the transfer market? + your questions!
50:33|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Maw to discuss: Tonali's official signing, Spurs' new look midfield, Christian Romero's performances at The World Cup, Eli Junior Kroupi, our lack of firepower and much much more!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Seb Stafford-Bloor, James MawPRODUCER: Tom Fuller