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Come On You Spurs! - Tottenham Hotspur

21 min · 5. aug. 2025
episode Come On You Spurs! - Tottenham Hotspur cover

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From the terraces of White Hart Lane to the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs’ story is one of ambition, identity, heartbreak, and hope. In this epic episode, we trace the rich history of Tottenham Hotspur—its North London roots, fierce rivalries, legends like Greaves and Kane, and the cultural tapestry of a diverse community that lives and breathes football. We unpack the club’s golden age under Bill Nicholson, the rise and fall of modern heroes, and the rollercoaster of the 2024–25 season: a dismal league finish redeemed by Europa League glory. With Ange Postecoglou out and Thomas Frank in, what does the future hold for Spurs? Can the motto "To Dare Is To Do" still guide the way? Based on the book, The Complete Guide To The English Premier League, written by Ross Carlisle and Joe Andrich. Buy the book from here: http://bit.ly/4nRFLUi [http://bit.ly/4nRFLUi] #EPL  #PremierLeague  #COYS  #TottenhamHotspur  #SpursHistory  #NorthLondonDerby  #GloryGlorySpurs

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episode Come On You Spurs! - Tottenham Hotspur artwork

Come On You Spurs! - Tottenham Hotspur

From the terraces of White Hart Lane to the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs’ story is one of ambition, identity, heartbreak, and hope. In this epic episode, we trace the rich history of Tottenham Hotspur—its North London roots, fierce rivalries, legends like Greaves and Kane, and the cultural tapestry of a diverse community that lives and breathes football. We unpack the club’s golden age under Bill Nicholson, the rise and fall of modern heroes, and the rollercoaster of the 2024–25 season: a dismal league finish redeemed by Europa League glory. With Ange Postecoglou out and Thomas Frank in, what does the future hold for Spurs? Can the motto "To Dare Is To Do" still guide the way? Based on the book, The Complete Guide To The English Premier League, written by Ross Carlisle and Joe Andrich. Buy the book from here: http://bit.ly/4nRFLUi [http://bit.ly/4nRFLUi] #EPL  #PremierLeague  #COYS  #TottenhamHotspur  #SpursHistory  #NorthLondonDerby  #GloryGlorySpurs

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