The Tuesday Club Five Sixteenths of an Eighth of a Beetle
Dec 9, 2025
The hosts dive into Arsenal's recent matches, celebrating a thrilling win against Brentford while grappling with the heartbreak of a last-minute loss to Villa. They discuss Lando Norris’s F1 victory and the sacrifices made in youth sports. The conversation shifts to the absurdities of F1 technical rules and critiques of fan behavior post-Tottenham win. They also ponder strategic line-up changes, defensive injuries, and the impact of squad fatigue, all peppered with humorous anecdotes and a lively quiz that brings laughter. Get ready for a blend of sports analysis and comedy!
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Emotional F1 Exhibition Visit
- Alan Davies recounts visiting an F1 exhibition in Melbourne and seeing childhood photos of drivers racing karts.
- He found Lando Norris's emotional post-win moment moving because of the parents' lifelong support and sacrifice.
Meeting A Vintage Spurs Fan
- Alan Davies describes meeting a Tottenham fan in Brisbane wearing a decades-old Holston shirt and being bemused by his behaviour.
- He turned the encounter into a comic story about fandom, age, and embarrassing loyalty.
Late Sub Decisions Can Shift Momentum
- The panel sees Declan Rice's late substitution versus Brentford as a turning point that impacted subsequent form and fitness.
- They argue cumulative minutes for Rice and Zubamendi risked the midfield collapsing against Villa.