The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
The Fighting Cock Podcast
This is The Fighting Cock. A Tottenham Hotspur podcast hosted by Flav, with Alex, Cal, Jon, Ricky, Spooky and T on rotation. Engineer Al remotely edits and mixes our degenerate dissection of all things THFC. Up the Spurs! Love the shirt.You may have heard the AG1 read before the latest podcast. Use this link to sign up: https://drinkag1.com/tfc> Patreon - http://bit.ly/2uECfa3> Twitter - http://bit.ly/2wleG6z> Facebook - http://bit.ly/39bN7LM> Instagram - http://bit.ly/3ae2GCx> WhatsApp - https://bit.ly/3dhrQTd> YouTube - http://bit.ly/2I31iH7
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Oct 8, 2026 • 1h 7min
S16E22 - It’s Going to Click. Any Day Now.
Tottenham return from the international break with cautious optimism. The panel debates backing De Zerbi, unlocking Mathys Tel, finding room for academy prospect Williams-Barnett, and fixing a squad full of square pegs. They look ahead to Manchester United, revisit the shadow of recent seasons, celebrate Kane and Son, discuss a friendly podcast rivalry, and share a long-awaited bolognese recipe.
Oct 2, 2026 • 1h 9min
S16E21 - Ossie Ardiles and the Worst Possible Hangover
The international break sparks debates about backing De Zerbi, giving new signings time, and whether Williams-Barnett or Maddison can unlock Tottenham’s attack. They weigh possible punishment for Manchester City while still wanting them above Arsenal, reflect on Ledley King and happier Spurs days, and revisit disastrous hangovers, an ill-fated Ossie Ardiles interview, Angel Delight, and the physics of throwing an oiled-up Ricky.
Sep 29, 2026 • 35min
THE LAB | 30 Minutes With Ledley King
Ledley King, Tottenham academy graduate, one-club captain, England international and Hall of Fame member, reflects on a remarkable career. He recalls Senrab’s star-studded roots, breaking into the first team, and Edgar Davids raising standards. He discusses quiet leadership, battling knee injuries, Champions League qualification, Gareth Bale’s rise, and why his bond with Spurs remains timeless.
Sep 25, 2026 • 49min
S16E20 - Can Deki's Return Raise Us?
Flav and Ricky debate whether Dejan Kulusevski’s return can transform Tottenham, exploring his versatility, aggression and role in Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild. They tackle Manchester City’s charges, the pressure for instant results, and whether “mentality” explains Spurs’ struggles. Listener questions cover the return of the drum, Pochettino-era heroes, irritating pundits and why post-defeat analysis may only deepen the misery.
Sep 21, 2026 • 58min
S16E19 - What Fresh Hell Is This?
Tottenham’s 3–2 defeat to Aston Villa sparks a furious but oddly hopeful postmortem. The discussion covers De Zerbi’s midfield tinkering, Solanke’s struggles, the missing number ten, and Savinho’s electric promise. Porro’s injury revives the Spence debate, Gallagher earns praise, and a wild false-nine idea emerges. Family tension, grim statistics, painful commentary, and prayers spent in Bilbao round out the chaos.
Sep 17, 2026 • 1h 7min
S16E18 - Being Spurs Survivors
A 3–1 defeat at Anfield somehow leaves the panel feeling encouraged. They debate Marmoush’s ideal role, Solanke’s service, Maddison’s return and whether De Zerbi deserves continued faith. Transfer spending, dubious scouting, Will Lankshear, relegation anxiety and the strange relief of finally scoring all feature in a candid look at surviving life as a Spurs supporter.
Sep 14, 2026 • 57min
S16E17 - Reasons To be Positive
Mark Nesbitt, a Tottenham-focused football analyst and regular contributor, joins a lively discussion on Spurs’ goalless Premier League start. The panel examines De Zerbi’s defensive foundations, Van Hecke’s passing, Savio’s fearless wing play and Bentancur’s resurgence. They also debate Tottenham’s best XI, Robertson versus Udogie, Marmoush’s role and whether Richarlison should return against Liverpool.
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Sep 10, 2026 • 1h 21min
S16E16 - Gray Matter
Mauricio Pochettino’s possible Tottenham return sparks a passionate debate. Chelsea’s financial breaches raise questions about titles and league integrity, while Richarlison’s contract limbo adds more drama. There’s also discussion of Everton, De Zerbi’s injury caution, Archie Gray’s development, questionable transfers, chaotic away days, bizarre toilet disasters, questionable former signings, and dangerously spicy food.
Sep 9, 2026 • 52min
THE LAB | Richarlison Exit, Mudryk Gamble & Spurs’ Injury Reset
Dan Kilpatrick, The Athletic’s Tottenham correspondent, joins for a lively Spurs deep dive. Richarlison’s uncertain exit and the club’s handling of it take center stage, alongside a new injury-management approach. The discussion also tackles the £400m rebuild, shifting expectations, squad depth, Mykhailo Mudryk’s risky arrival, and the midfield battle between Bentancur, Tonali, Fernandes and Gallagher.
Sep 7, 2026 • 1h 4min
S16E15 - The Bentancur Renaissance
Tottenham’s goalless start continues after a tense draw at Nottingham Forest, but Roberto De Zerbi’s ideas are beginning to emerge. The discussion covers Rodrigo Bentancur’s resurgence, Conor Gallagher’s selection, flashes from Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke, and Spurs’ struggle to break down defensive blocks. There’s also debate over Mykhailo Mudryk’s redemption chance, Will Lankshear’s sale, and the club’s collective anxiety.
