
James Maw
Journalist at The Athletic specialising in Spurs coverage, offering tactical breakdowns, player evaluations, and broader club context during the podcast.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 44min
Spurs nearly enact revenge at Brighton
Danny Kelly chats with Jay Harris, a diligent football journalist, and James Maw, a keen football analyst, about Tottenham's intense 2-2 draw against Brighton. They delve into Thomas Frank's tactical tweaks and Vicario's errors that shaped the game. The discussion highlights Xavi Simons' electrifying influence on Spurs' attacking play. They also weigh the risks of fielding a rotated XI for the Doncaster Cup, pondering how to balance squad depth with cup ambitions.

Dec 8, 2025 • 50min
Simons impresses against Brentford + Loan watch, Poch & Champions League
Join football writer Jay Harris and journalist James Maw as they delve into Tottenham's much-needed victory against Brentford. They celebrate Xavi Simons' standout performance, discussing his goal and adaptation to the Premier League. Tactical tweaks in the midfield and attacking strategies take center stage, while the importance of team leadership post-Son gets notable consideration. The duo also explores the implications of upcoming Champions League matches and the potential futures of loaned players like Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic in a captivating discussion.

Dec 1, 2025 • 59min
Have the supporters lost the dressing room? + Fulham at home
Dan Kilpatrick, a football writer and analyst for The Athletic, and James Maw, a journalist specializing in Tottenham, dive into the turmoil surrounding Spurs. They discuss the viral moment involving Porro and the potential disconnect between players and fans. The duo critiques Frank's comments about 'real fans' and examines whether the dressing room is compromised. They also analyze Vicario's error and the team's alarming drop in form, pondering what it might take to rebuild and turn the season around.

Nov 17, 2025 • 45min
Spurs through the transformative 80s with Gareth Dace + International break madness
Gareth Dace, an author and Tottenham historian, shares insights from his book, 'Hot Shot Tottenham,' which explores the club's thrilling 1980s. He delves into iconic players like Glenn Hoddle, the impact of Keith Burkinshaw's management, and the memorable 86-87 season with Clive Allen. James Maw, a reporter for The Athletic, joins to discuss the recent international break, covering injury updates, the Spurs Women's team performance, and thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's controversial comments regarding club dynamics.

Nov 3, 2025 • 52min
Another dismal performance against Chelsea + should we be worried?
Dan Kilpatrick, a football journalist known for his in-depth match analysis, and James Maw, a tactical reporter at The Athletic, dissect Tottenham's dismal performance against Chelsea. They explore the impotent attack, bad squad balance due to injuries, and tactical overcorrection from previous regimes. The discussion touches on the crowd's growing frustration, the poor execution of set-pieces, and the fallout from an incident involving players ignoring their manager. They also preview an upcoming crucial match against Copenhagen.


