The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show Spurs are back! And Megan Feringa talks the women's team's fortunes
Sep 11, 2025
Join Elias Burke, a savvy football analyst, and Megan Feringa, a dedicated women's football writer, as they dive into the excitement surrounding Tottenham Hotspur’s revival. They celebrate Djed Spence's international success and discuss the team's promising match against West Ham. Megan sheds light on the Spurs Women’s new head coach and the optimistic shift in their season after past challenges. With growing investments and evolving strategies, both squads are set for noteworthy futures in their respective leagues!
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Spence's Remarkable Comeback
- Jed Spence progressed from being written off at Spurs to earning an England cap after sustained strong performances this year.
- Harry Kane's emotional praise highlighted how difficult Spence's early Tottenham spell was and how far he's come.
Full-Back Competition Is A Luxury
- Spence's rise creates genuine competition at full-back and forces Thomas Frank to manage talented options carefully.
- Having depth at full-back is a real improvement after Spurs lacked quality cover for years.
Breaks Amplify Managerial Pressure
- The international break reset fan focus amid major club changes and forced questions about team selection and tactics.
- Thomas Frank already feels established despite being only a few games into his Spurs tenure because so much else at the club changed.