Jack Pitt-Brooke
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Spurs and England for The Athletic. VFTL podcast.
@liberopodcast.bsky.social
@jackpittbrookeathletic elsewhere
jpittbrooke@theathletic.com
@liberopodcast.bsky.social
@jackpittbrookeathletic elsewhere
jpittbrooke@theathletic.com
Pinned
Fabio Paratici’s second spell at Spurs is already almost over – why didn’t it work out?
If the Italian thought he was getting total control on his return to Tottenham, he should have known what he was walking into...
www.nytimes.com
Football executives appear two times: the first as tragedy, the second as farce.
My piece on Fabio Paratici’s brief return to Tottenham, his view on Thomas Frank and why he’s heading back to Italy after three months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
My piece on Fabio Paratici’s brief return to Tottenham, his view on Thomas Frank and why he’s heading back to Italy after three months.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
For the second season in a row... which is the real Tottenham Hotspur? The good midweek one or the bad weekend one?
My piece from Frankfurt:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
My piece from Frankfurt:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
A tale of two Tottenhams: European nights once again giving Spurs respite from domestic woe
Tottenham Hotspur finished fourth in the Champions League league phase despite their woeful form in the Premier League
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 AM
For the second season in a row... which is the real Tottenham Hotspur? The good midweek one or the bad weekend one?
My piece from Frankfurt:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
My piece from Frankfurt:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Dominic Solanke on the bench for Tottenham at Frankfurt tonight.
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Dominic Solanke on the bench for Tottenham at Frankfurt tonight.
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Featuring Michael McIntyre
Talking Spurs with @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
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Featuring Michael McIntyre
Talking Spurs with @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
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The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Michael McIntyre on famous Spurs fans, chasing Modric and his favourite team ever
The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and James Maw are joined by a very special guest for a very special bonus episode...it's Michael McIntyre. Michael chats his favourite Spurs team, a litany of player...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:24 AM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Featuring Michael McIntyre
Talking Spurs with @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/3821c9
Featuring Michael McIntyre
Talking Spurs with @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/3821c9
Pedro Porro out for four weeks with hamstring injury. Van de Ven not travelled to Frankfurt with "minor" isue but in contention for Sunday. Kolo Muani and Odobert "fine" after Kolo Muani car accident on way to airport this morning.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Tottenham’s Pedro Porro out for four weeks with injury; Wilson Odobert, Randal Kolo Muani ‘fine’ after car crash
Micky Van de Ven will also miss Wednesday’s Champions League game with Eintracht Frankfurt
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Pedro Porro out for four weeks with hamstring injury. Van de Ven not travelled to Frankfurt with "minor" isue but in contention for Sunday. Kolo Muani and Odobert "fine" after Kolo Muani car accident on way to airport this morning.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
A lot of people are saying this!
I'm all for rebranding the Champions League play-offs as The Punishment Round.
New Libero
If Premier League teams are dominating the Champions League, why do they look so average at home?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
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If Premier League teams are dominating the Champions League, why do they look so average at home?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
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January 27, 2026 at 9:55 AM
A lot of people are saying this!
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
New Libero
If Premier League teams are dominating the Champions League, why do they look so average at home?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/381598
If Premier League teams are dominating the Champions League, why do they look so average at home?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/381598
Libero: Libero 091 | Bad In The Premier League, Winning In Europe
Wednesday sees the climax of the Champions League's 144-game 'league phase', a TV bonanza featuring 18 fixtures, after which we will know who made the top eight, who faces the punishment round and ...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:33 AM
New Libero
If Premier League teams are dominating the Champions League, why do they look so average at home?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/381598
If Premier League teams are dominating the Champions League, why do they look so average at home?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/381598
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Burnley 2-2 Spurs
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
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Burnley 2-2 Spurs
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
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The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Romero to the rescue against Burnley + are Spurs heading towards a relegation battle?
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Dan Kilpatrick to discuss the 2-2 draw vs Burnley on Saturday. They talk Spurs' defenders and their attacking prowess, the mentalit...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Burnley 2-2 Spurs
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
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Burnley 2-2 Spurs
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
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Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
The whole point of this season was that Tottenham should “compete on multiple fronts”. No-one could argue any more they are doing that.
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Thomas Frank has failed to do what he was brought to Tottenham Hotspur to do
Ange Postecoglou was sacked because he could not get Spurs to compete domestically as well as in Europe - Thomas Frank has the same problem
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:37 AM
The whole point of this season was that Tottenham should “compete on multiple fronts”. No-one could argue any more they are doing that.
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
When Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham, the club cited the importance of competing on multiple fronts.
Over the course of Thomas Frank’s tenure, it has become clear that the same issues remain.
He has failed to do what he was brought in to do.
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Over the course of Thomas Frank’s tenure, it has become clear that the same issues remain.
He has failed to do what he was brought in to do.
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Thomas Frank has failed to do what he was brought to Tottenham Hotspur to do
Ange Postecoglou was sacked because he could not get Spurs to compete domestically as well as in Europe - Thomas Frank has the same problem
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM
When Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham, the club cited the importance of competing on multiple fronts.
Over the course of Thomas Frank’s tenure, it has become clear that the same issues remain.
He has failed to do what he was brought in to do.
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Over the course of Thomas Frank’s tenure, it has become clear that the same issues remain.
He has failed to do what he was brought in to do.
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
The whole point of this season was that Tottenham should “compete on multiple fronts”. No-one could argue any more they are doing that.
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Thomas Frank has failed to do what he was brought to Tottenham Hotspur to do
Ange Postecoglou was sacked because he could not get Spurs to compete domestically as well as in Europe - Thomas Frank has the same problem
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:37 AM
The whole point of this season was that Tottenham should “compete on multiple fronts”. No-one could argue any more they are doing that.
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
My piece from Burnley:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
They played a montage of moment from Burnley's history here with 'Times Like These' earlier. Ruined it a bit. But they're now playing 'Ecstasy of Gold' as the players come out and it is extremely good. Suddenly feels like a World Cup final.
January 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
They played a montage of moment from Burnley's history here with 'Times Like These' earlier. Ruined it a bit. But they're now playing 'Ecstasy of Gold' as the players come out and it is extremely good. Suddenly feels like a World Cup final.
Burnley v Spurs for me today. Bissouma first start of the season. Really interested to see how he gets on. Gallagher also comes back in. All three CBs start together for first time since November.
January 24, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Burnley v Spurs for me today. Bissouma first start of the season. Really interested to see how he gets on. Gallagher also comes back in. All three CBs start together for first time since November.
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Enjoyed talking Tottenham and their search for an identity on today’s @liberopodcast.bsky.social
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Libero: Libero 090 | The Unbearable Weight Of Being Tottenham
Thomas Frank may have delayed his departure with that surprisingly comfortable win over Borussia Dortmund, but that is only the tip of Tottenham’s problems. What is the club’s strategy? What do...
pod.fo
January 23, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Enjoyed talking Tottenham and their search for an identity on today’s @liberopodcast.bsky.social
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Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Tottenham Hotspur have desperately needed a new experienced voice in the dressing room this season. Andy Robertson would be just that.
The 31-year-old signing this month would be like when Edgar Davids arrived in 2005.
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The 31-year-old signing this month would be like when Edgar Davids arrived in 2005.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Why Andy Robertson would be such a surprising – and important – signing for Tottenham
Spurs have needed a new experienced voice all season — someone who can help to guide them through difficult moments and keep them together
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tottenham Hotspur have desperately needed a new experienced voice in the dressing room this season. Andy Robertson would be just that.
The 31-year-old signing this month would be like when Edgar Davids arrived in 2005.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
The 31-year-old signing this month would be like when Edgar Davids arrived in 2005.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Enjoyed talking Tottenham and their search for an identity on today’s @liberopodcast.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/37ee49
pod.fo/e/37ee49
Libero: Libero 090 | The Unbearable Weight Of Being Tottenham
Thomas Frank may have delayed his departure with that surprisingly comfortable win over Borussia Dortmund, but that is only the tip of Tottenham’s problems. What is the club’s strategy? What do...
pod.fo
January 23, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Enjoyed talking Tottenham and their search for an identity on today’s @liberopodcast.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/37ee49
pod.fo/e/37ee49
Wilson Odobert, in a good moment? My piece ahead of his return to Burnley tomorrow
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Wilson Odobert is starting to justify the hype – and his transfer fee
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Wilson Odobert, in a good moment? My piece ahead of his return to Burnley tomorrow
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 2-0 Dortmund
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/37d70b
Spurs 2-0 Dortmund
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/37d70b
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: A sorely needed result at home vs Dortmund
Deep breath...how much was that needed? Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss a deserved victory at home in the Champions League vs Borussia Dortmun...
pod.fo
January 21, 2026 at 4:35 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 2-0 Dortmund
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/37d70b
Spurs 2-0 Dortmund
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/37d70b
Going on @bbc5live.bsky.social to talk Spurs with Rick in a minute
January 21, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Going on @bbc5live.bsky.social to talk Spurs with Rick in a minute
Very different, positive, winning feeling at Tottenham last night. The question is: can it last?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Dortmund win buys Thomas Frank some time. Now he and Spurs must show it’s not a one-off
On Tuesday night the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium felt like a different place — and Tottenham Hotspur looked like a different team
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Very different, positive, winning feeling at Tottenham last night. The question is: can it last?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
1-0 Romero from Odobert's cross. Clever flicked finish to divert the ball. (Romero remains Spurs' best no9?) Spurs rewarded for a positive enterprising start.
January 20, 2026 at 8:16 PM
1-0 Romero from Odobert's cross. Clever flicked finish to divert the ball. (Romero remains Spurs' best no9?) Spurs rewarded for a positive enterprising start.
Thomas Frank will be in the dugout for Spurs v Dortmund tonight. My piece on why.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Many expected Thomas Frank’s Spurs tenure to end this week. How has he survived?
When Thomas Frank was booed off the pitch by thousands of Tottenham fans just after 5pm on Saturday, it felt like the end...
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Thomas Frank will be in the dugout for Spurs v Dortmund tonight. My piece on why.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
🔥🔥NEW VFTL🔥🔥
A FRANK DISCUSSION
🔜 Genuine bewilderment that Thomas is still there.
☄️Is keeping him actual cruelty?
🎲 A befuddled board.
⚠️ West Ham: a new nadir?
🤯 The torment of Tel.
🇩🇪 @sebsb.bsky.social on the Dortmund threat
Me @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
A FRANK DISCUSSION
🔜 Genuine bewilderment that Thomas is still there.
☄️Is keeping him actual cruelty?
🎲 A befuddled board.
⚠️ West Ham: a new nadir?
🤯 The torment of Tel.
🇩🇪 @sebsb.bsky.social on the Dortmund threat
Me @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Should Thomas Frank be sacked? + Seb Stafford-Bloor on Dortmund
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss two key questions. Should Thomas Frank be sacked? And WILL Thomas Frank be sacked? They also pick apart Spurs'...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🔥🔥NEW VFTL🔥🔥
A FRANK DISCUSSION
🔜 Genuine bewilderment that Thomas is still there.
☄️Is keeping him actual cruelty?
🎲 A befuddled board.
⚠️ West Ham: a new nadir?
🤯 The torment of Tel.
🇩🇪 @sebsb.bsky.social on the Dortmund threat
Me @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
A FRANK DISCUSSION
🔜 Genuine bewilderment that Thomas is still there.
☄️Is keeping him actual cruelty?
🎲 A befuddled board.
⚠️ West Ham: a new nadir?
🤯 The torment of Tel.
🇩🇪 @sebsb.bsky.social on the Dortmund threat
Me @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
January 19, 2026 at 4:43 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Should Thomas Frank be sacked? + Seb Stafford-Bloor on Dortmund
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss two key questions. Should Thomas Frank be sacked? And WILL Thomas Frank be sacked? They also pick apart Spurs'...
pod.fo
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4