The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show

Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic’s Tottenham correspondent, joins friends and colleagues to celebrate Danny Kelly’s extraordinary life and career. They revisit his broadcasting brilliance, musical and cultural curiosity, live-show magic, courage through illness, and deep love for Spurs. Memories of Bilbao, unforgettable rants, personal kindness and Danny’s affectionate Spurs poem make this a moving celebration of a one-of-a-kind presence.

Dan Kilpatrick, Tottenham reporter for The Athletic and The Evening Standard, and Jay Harris, The Athletic’s Spurs correspondent, dissect a chastening loss at Leeds. They debate Roberto De Zerbi’s call for more character, Spurs’ attacking problems and second-half collapse, plus the Bogle-Tel VAR controversy and Tel’s injury. They also examine Vinai Venkatesham’s candid comments on the club’s past and its changing structure.

James Horncastle, an Italian football journalist and writer for The Athletic, explores the real Roberto De Zerbi. From his Milan roots and influences to his romantic, combustible personality, we examine his tactical identity and player relationships. The discussion also tackles his sweeping power at Tottenham, recruitment tensions, the pressure of Champions League qualification, and whether attractive football can become a lasting winning formula.

Football journalists James Maw, a Tottenham specialist at The Athletic, and Jay Harris, Spurs correspondent and academy expert, assess Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. They discuss Mateta’s red card, Archie Gray’s confidence-boosting goal, Sandro Tonali’s midfield dominance and Jan Paul van Hecke’s inventive finish. Luca Williams-Barnett’s fearless debut and a revived home atmosphere add to the optimism.

Elias Burke, a Tottenham historian and culture specialist, joins Spurs writers James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to explore Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph and his remarkable rise from uncertain teenager to world-class scorer and creator. They revisit his greatest goals, Spurs’ tactical win over Chelsea, Chris Hughton’s pioneering career, and whether academy talents like Luca Williams-Barnett can break through.

James Maw, Tottenham analyst and football journalist, joins Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic’s Spurs reporter, to unpack Tottenham’s historic win at Chelsea. They examine midfield control from Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, Mathys Tel’s spectacular finish, Kudus’ threat and Chelsea’s late meltdown. They also debate James Maddison’s injury, key flashpoints and whether Roberto De Zerbi’s team are finally building belief.

Seb Stafford-Bloor, a football writer and tactical analyst, and Dan Kilpatrick, the Evening Standard’s Spurs correspondent, join a lively discussion of Tottenham’s emotional Coventry win and Dejan Kulusevski’s return. They preview Chelsea away, debating midfield choices, Maddison’s role, physicality, and how to handle Chelsea’s front three. They also revisit Spurs’ Stamford Bridge hoodoo and a memorable 2018 victory.

Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic’s Tottenham specialist, joins the conversation after Spurs finally secure their first league win of the season. Dejan Kulusevski’s emotional return after 526 days takes center stage, alongside James Maddison’s superb comeback goal. They examine De Zerbi’s cautious tactics, Kudus and Solanke’s performances, Marmoush’s brilliant strike, Gallagher’s late impact, and what the victory could mean ahead of Chelsea.

Megan Feringa, a women’s football journalist, joins Tottenham analysts Elias Burke and Jack Pitt-Brooke. They assess Spurs Women’s progress before Chelsea and Arsenal, including recruitment, investment and the North London derby. The discussion turns to the men’s search for a first league win, missed chances at Manchester United, Dominic Solanke’s revival and Roberto De Zerbi’s Marbella team-building mission.

Football journalists Jack Pitt-Brooke and James Maw join Kate Mason to dissect Tottenham’s dramatic draw with Manchester United. They examine Spurs’ improved football, wasteful finishing and a surprise midfield selection, plus Rodrigo Bentancur’s controversial red card. Dominic Solanke’s late equalizer, captaincy and potential as a turning point take center stage, alongside Kudus, Udogie and a Marbella bonding trip.