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
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Daniel Levy’s shock removal by Spurs: Gibb River review, change in Lewis family relations, what it means for sale
A Lewis family-instigated review by a US firm into why Spurs were performing so badly ultimately led to the removal of its most powerful man
www.nytimes.com
Levy Out.
My piece on his shock departure from Spurs, why the Lewis family made a change, the review that started the process and what next.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
My piece on his shock departure from Spurs, why the Lewis family made a change, the review that started the process and what next.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
New @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
City 3-0 Liverpool and the title race
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34ffc9
City 3-0 Liverpool and the title race
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34ffc9
The Athletic FC Podcast: Can Man City challenge Arsenal for the title?
Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management ended with Liverpool thrashed and Man City just four points off Arsenal.Erling Haaland was among the goals, but Jeremy Doku got all the attention at the...
pod.fo
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
City 3-0 Liverpool and the title race
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34ffc9
City 3-0 Liverpool and the title race
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34ffc9
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 2-2 Man United
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34fcb4
Spurs 2-2 Man United
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34fcb4
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Thrilling last gasp goals against Man Utd at home
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Jay Harris to dissect Spurs' performance against Man Utd at home on Saturday. It looked set to be another disappointing afternoon a...
pod.fo
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 2-2 Man United
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34fcb4
Spurs 2-2 Man United
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34fcb4
'Heat-proof game model', 'bring it on' mentality, and how modern football has got 'stuck' in midfield. England assistant Anthony Barry.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
England are developing a ‘heat-proof’ plan to help them win the World Cup
England assistant Anthony Barry explains how Thomas Tuchel and his staff aim to cope with anticipated scorching conditions next summer
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
'Heat-proof game model', 'bring it on' mentality, and how modern football has got 'stuck' in midfield. England assistant Anthony Barry.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Thomas Frank survives his potential Nuno moment. My piece on the continuities and discontinuities between now and four years ago.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Thomas Frank is not Nuno, even if the parallels were there on Saturday for Tottenham
Like Nuno Espirito Santo in 2021, Frank was jeered over a substitution against Manchester United - but the circumstances are very different
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Thomas Frank survives his potential Nuno moment. My piece on the continuities and discontinuities between now and four years ago.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Tottenham v Manchester United for me today. Richarlison AND Kolo Muani! Bentinha broken up - Bentancur on the bench! Spence rather than Udogie!
November 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Tottenham v Manchester United for me today. Richarlison AND Kolo Muani! Bentinha broken up - Bentancur on the bench! Spence rather than Udogie!
Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly all in the England squad.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Adam Wharton included in England squad for World Cup qualifiers
Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for the games at home to Serbia at Wembley Stadium on November 13 and in Albania three days later.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly all in the England squad.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Thomas Tuchel planning to bring Jude Bellingham back into England squad tomorrow for November internationals.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Thomas Tuchel planning to bring Jude Bellingham back into England squad
Bellingham missed the last England squad but is in line for a return when the latest selection is announced on Friday.
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Thomas Tuchel planning to bring Jude Bellingham back into England squad tomorrow for November internationals.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Thomas Tuchel is planning to bring Jude Bellingham back into the England squad that will be announced on Friday.
Bellingham has not played for England since June, and underwent shoulder surgery in July following the Club World Cup.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Bellingham has not played for England since June, and underwent shoulder surgery in July following the Club World Cup.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Thomas Tuchel is planning to bring Jude Bellingham back into the England squad that will be announced on Friday.
Bellingham has not played for England since June, and underwent shoulder surgery in July following the Club World Cup.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Bellingham has not played for England since June, and underwent shoulder surgery in July following the Club World Cup.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 4-0 Copenhagen, vibes reset, Kolo Muani, Simons, Udogie, United preview
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34ba4c
Spurs 4-0 Copenhagen, vibes reset, Kolo Muani, Simons, Udogie, United preview
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34ba4c
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Fun chaos returns to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium vs FC Copenhagen
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw & Jack Pitt-Brooke to dissect a truly chaotic and wonderfully fun evening at home in the Champions League last night. They discuss all of the ...
pod.fo
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 4-0 Copenhagen, vibes reset, Kolo Muani, Simons, Udogie, United preview
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34ba4c
Spurs 4-0 Copenhagen, vibes reset, Kolo Muani, Simons, Udogie, United preview
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/34ba4c
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
With so many leading players out, there was a particular responsibility on Xavi Simons to create chances against Copenhagen, but he could not have done that any better than this.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
With so many leading players out, there was a particular responsibility on Xavi Simons to create chances against Copenhagen, but he could not have done that any better than this.
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
📝 @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Five changes for Tottenham tonight. Romero and Udogie make first starts for one month. Simons, Johnson and Odobert also in. Spence, Palhinha and Danso drop to the bench. Bergvall and Kudus out of the squad.
November 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Five changes for Tottenham tonight. Romero and Udogie make first starts for one month. Simons, Johnson and Odobert also in. Spence, Palhinha and Danso drop to the bench. Bergvall and Kudus out of the squad.
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
New Libero
Is the Premier League boring now?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
Is the Premier League boring now?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
Libero: Libero 067 | Is The Premier League Boring?
A quarter of the way through this Premier League season, people are starting to ask: is the football we are watching this year any good? Or has the rise of set pieces turned it into a different gam...
pod.fo
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
New Libero
Is the Premier League boring now?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
Is the Premier League boring now?
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social : is this new set piece-dominated Premier League good or bad? And is Andoni Iraola the last best hope for attacking football? With @jonawils.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
pod.fo/e/34a63b
Libero: Libero 067 | Is The Premier League Boring?
A quarter of the way through this Premier League season, people are starting to ask: is the football we are watching this year any good? Or has the rise of set pieces turned it into a different gam...
pod.fo
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social : is this new set piece-dominated Premier League good or bad? And is Andoni Iraola the last best hope for attacking football? With @jonawils.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/34a63b
pod.fo/e/34a63b
New @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
Tottenham's home form, Thomas Frank etc etc
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/349b29
Tottenham's home form, Thomas Frank etc etc
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/349b29
The Athletic FC Podcast: Why are Spurs so bad at home?
Another home defeat, and flat performance against Chelsea, losing 1-0 on Saturday.But Tottenham are fifth in the Premier League - having finished 17th last season.So, are Spurs improving under Tho...
pod.fo
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
New @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
Tottenham's home form, Thomas Frank etc etc
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/349b29
Tottenham's home form, Thomas Frank etc etc
With @aakinwo.bsky.social and @adamcrafton.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/349b29
Last two seasons Spurs have been electric in first 15-20 mins of this fixture before collapsing and conceding four. Very different approach this time: hardly any quality or intensity. Look likelier to get picked off again. Hmmmm.
November 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Last two seasons Spurs have been electric in first 15-20 mins of this fixture before collapsing and conceding four. Very different approach this time: hardly any quality or intensity. Look likelier to get picked off again. Hmmmm.
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Tottenham’s home form is miserable. How is their stadium the second easiest place to go in the Premier League? What can be done to improve the atmosphere?
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Spurs have won just four home league matches in a year – are the answers off the pitch?
A downturn in Tottenham's home form and the atmosphere in N17 have led some fan groups to take action...
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Tottenham’s home form is miserable. How is their stadium the second easiest place to go in the Premier League? What can be done to improve the atmosphere?
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Have Rangers and Celtic ever been in simultaneous crises before like they are now? What has happened to two huge clubs over the last 20 years? And can Hearts make the most of their opportunity?
Today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social with @rorysmith.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/347e61
Today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social with @rorysmith.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/347e61
Libero: Libero 066 | Celtic And Rangers On The Brink... Is The Old Firm Dying?
The rule of thumb in Scottish football is that if one Old Firm club is doing badly, then the other is doing well. So what happens when both Celtic and Rangers are both in troubled times concurrentl...
pod.fo
October 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Have Rangers and Celtic ever been in simultaneous crises before like they are now? What has happened to two huge clubs over the last 20 years? And can Hearts make the most of their opportunity?
Today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social with @rorysmith.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/347e61
Today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social with @rorysmith.bsky.social and @brewin.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/347e61
Tottenham’s home form is miserable. How is their stadium the second easiest place to go in the Premier League? What can be done to improve the atmosphere?
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Spurs have won just four home league matches in a year – are the answers off the pitch?
A downturn in Tottenham's home form and the atmosphere in N17 have led some fan groups to take action...
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Tottenham’s home form is miserable. How is their stadium the second easiest place to go in the Premier League? What can be done to improve the atmosphere?
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
My piece, including plans for Saturday’s game against Chelsea:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Newcastle 2-0 Spurs, Chelsea preview, much more
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @eliasburke.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/347627
Newcastle 2-0 Spurs, Chelsea preview, much more
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @eliasburke.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/347627
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Was Frank right to be incensed by opener? + Memories of Chelsea
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Elias Burke (live from a hotel in Newcastle) to discuss Spurs' first away defeat of the 25/26 season. Together they ruminate on Tot...
pod.fo
October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Newcastle 2-0 Spurs, Chelsea preview, much more
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @eliasburke.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/347627
Newcastle 2-0 Spurs, Chelsea preview, much more
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @eliasburke.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/347627
Going on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social right now
October 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Going on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social right now
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Brendan Rodgers resigned from his job at Celtic on Monday.
This was followed by an unrestrained and public attack by Dermot Desmond.
Amid criticism of Rodgers, the board, recruitment and more, Celtic have turned ‘toxic’.
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
This was followed by an unrestrained and public attack by Dermot Desmond.
Amid criticism of Rodgers, the board, recruitment and more, Celtic have turned ‘toxic’.
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Brendan Rodgers resigned from his job at Celtic on Monday.
This was followed by an unrestrained and public attack by Dermot Desmond.
Amid criticism of Rodgers, the board, recruitment and more, Celtic have turned ‘toxic’.
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
This was followed by an unrestrained and public attack by Dermot Desmond.
Amid criticism of Rodgers, the board, recruitment and more, Celtic have turned ‘toxic’.
@mwalkerfoot.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
When Central Europe dominated football, and how the Nazis ended the glorious footballing culture of the Danube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGO...
Why Central Europe once ruled football
YouTube video by Tifo Football by The Athletic
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
When Central Europe dominated football, and how the Nazis ended the glorious footballing culture of the Danube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGO...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
If modern football is all about set pieces now, maybe Tottenham have appointed the perfect man for the changing game?
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Frank's Spurs don't always thrill - so maybe they're at the cutting edge
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
If modern football is all about set pieces now, maybe Tottenham have appointed the perfect man for the changing game?
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
If modern football is all about set pieces now, maybe Tottenham have appointed the perfect man for the changing game?
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Frank's Spurs don't always thrill - so maybe they're at the cutting edge
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
If modern football is all about set pieces now, maybe Tottenham have appointed the perfect man for the changing game?
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Column on Thomas Frank, a manager now at the cutting edge.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...