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S15E31 - Spurs, Spontaneous Combustion And Other Stuff

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🐓 In this one, we try to do a chilled international break Q&A and end up arguing about lateness, storms and danger w*nks before getting properly into Spurs. #COYS
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
S15E30 - Keeping Quiet

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🐓 We pick through a wild Spurs v United draw where it went from nothing to nearly nicked to a gut punch. We get into Frank’s pragmatism, the double pivot, and how Odebert and Udogie fixed the balance. #COYS
November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
S15E29 - Mickey van de Ven Is Inevitable

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🐓 We’re all buzzing after Spurs smashed Copenhagen 4­-0. We get emotional over van de Ven turning into a superstar before our eyes and argue about whether his goal was better than Son at Burnley
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
S15E28 - Miles Off or Misunderstood?

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🐓 We are fifth and somehow it feels awful. In this episode, we try to unpack why. We revisit the Chelsea defeat, Caicedo’s clinic, and how our press collapsed at home. #COYS
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
S15E27 - Having Patience Across The Board

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🐓 We came in hot after Newcastle. We talked about why we look solid at the back and dangerous from set pieces, then why the other 80 percent of football is killing us right now. #COYS
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
S15E26 - Micky van de Ven

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🐓 We react to Tottenham’s 3–0 win away at Everton: a clinical, professional performance built on set-piece precision and defensive control. We break down Micky’s brace, Sarr’s late goal, and Vicario’s key saves
October 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
S15E25 - Drawn To Conclusions

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🐓 Spurs are tougher to beat but still searching for a spark. We unpack the 0–0 in Monaco, Vicario’s big night, and why the No. 10 keeps getting bypassed. #COYS
October 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
S15E24 - Aston Villa, Thomas Frank And The Double Pivot

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🐓 A home loss to Villa sparks the big question: how much patience do we give Thomas Frank’s setup at Spurs. The boys pick apart the game plan and the double pivot. #COYS
October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
S15E23 - Muani To Launch Off

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🐓 Flav, Ricky and Alex freewheel through, lost retro Spurs shirts, the best and worst kits, Maddison’s YouTube series, Romero’s reputation, centre-back partnerships, Muani hype and US live-show fantasies.
October 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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My interview with Flav Bateman was mentioned on this week’s episode of @lovetheshirt.bsky.social. Give it a listen via the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. #COYS

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Interview with Flav Bateman (The Fighting Cock, The Lab)
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October 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
S15E22 - Grind And Shine

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🐓 Spurs leave Leeds with three points after a professional away performance. We get into Thomas Frank’s in-game tweaks, Xavi Simons central, Udogie’s all-action display, and why away-day Spurs look better. #COYS
October 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
S15E21 - It Will Come

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🐓 It's the Q&A podcast - Tricky tie in the north, creases on the pitch, defensive play v attacking threat, and why Frank will make it good. #COYS
October 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
S15E20 - Palhinha and the Point

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🐓 Spurs draw vs Wolves sparks a cathartic chat: frustration with chance creation at home vs solid away form; “boiled parsnip” as the metaphor for a flat performance.Consensus it’s early in Frank’s tenure
September 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
S15E19 - Calm Heads, Clean Sheets, and Confidence

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🐓 Tottenham beat Doncaster 3–0 in the League Cup and the lads ask how to prioritise the domestic cups against UCL and the league. We talk Frank’s straight-talking pragmatism. #COYS
September 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
S15E18 - Kudus, Udogie, and the Buy-Back Dream

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🐓 Spurs come from two down to draw 2-2 at Brighton after a dominant second half. We get into Kudus’ star turn, Udogie’s balance on the left, and Paulinha’s destroyer work. #COYS
September 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
S15E17 - Thomas Frank’s Trombone

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🐓 Tottenham opened the CL with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Villarreal. The lads unpack the performance, why it felt edgy without ever feeling in real danger, and what Frank has already changed. #COYS
September 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
S15E16 - West Ham’s Cup Final Ends Early

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🐓 We break down Spurs’ 3–0 win over West Ham, from the electric away end to the empty home stands. We discuss Simons shining on the left, Spence pocketing Bowen, and Bergvall’s performance #COYS
September 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
S15E15 - Moral Money, Minority Stakes, And Massive Pipes

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🐓 We argue over who should start out wide, and dream on Xavi Simons and Kolo Muani. Ange returns with Forest. Kane presents Djed with his England cap and we get a bit emotional.
September 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
S15E14 - A World After Levy

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🐓 Levy is gone. We cover ENIC’s motives, Venkatesham’s role, transfer planning under PSR, whether protests mattered, how a sale could reshape Spurs, and the ethics of state-backed ownership.
September 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
S15E13 - Daniel Levy Resigns

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🐓 Gone. #COYS
September 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
S15E12 - Randal Kolo Muani Signs

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🐓 We came to cry about Bournemouth, but we stayed to celebrate the signing of Kolo Muani. #COYS
September 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
S15E11 - All We Want For Christmas

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🐓 The Thursday Q&A podcast is back. Enjoy. #COYS
August 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
S15E10 - Manchester Belongs To Tottenham

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🐓 Kudus on fire, Tottenham win in Manchester again, the calming influence of Thomas Frank, and a big week for Daniel Levy... #COYS
August 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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🎙️ Talking Tottenham Hotspur Podcasting with Flav Bateman

@iain.coys.social chats with @flavbateman.bsky.social about @lovetheshirt.bsky.social and his career as a Spurs podcaster.

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#COYS #THFC
Poddenham Podspur (Spurs Podcast): Interview with Flav Bateman (The Fighting Cock, The Lab)
Iain sits down with Flav Bateman to chat about his career as a Tottenham Hotspur podcaster. From recording in a derelict pub to now running one of the most popular football podcasts, Flav reflects ...
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August 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
S15E09 - Levy’s Last Straw?

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🐓 We dive into the anger, frustration and déjà vu of yet another missed opportunity, with Daniel Levy once again at the centre of the blame.The lads debate whether we can ever truly compete under his leadership
August 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM