Tottenham - Home and Away

In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Glen is joined in Melbourne by returning guest Rossi Biddle and first-time guest Chris Reynolds to pick through Spurs’ worrying start to the season.
We discuss the lack of goals, the poor decision-making in the final third, and whether Tottenham’s £400m rebuild has actually made the team better yet. There’s debate around Marmoush, Savio, Mathys Tel, Solanke, and the strange situation with Richarlison, who looks completely out of the first-team picture despite being the one striker most suited to attacking crosses into the box.
We also look at the defence after the Forest game: Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Udogie, Porro, Kinsky, and whether Spurs still look too open despite the money spent at the back. The panel ask whether the club has a pathway problem with young players like Lankshear, Scarlett, Parrott, Mikey Moore and Bergvall, and whether Tottenham are selling too early.
There’s also plenty on Mudryk, his injury, his past under Roberto De Zerbi, whether the signing was a low-risk punt or another panic move, and whether the squad still lacks creativity with Maddison and Kulusevski unavailable.
Finally, we preview the home match against Everton, discuss whether the stadium could turn toxic if Spurs start badly again, and give our score predictions.
Three league games, no goals, and pressure already building — can Spurs finally get going?
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In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Glen is joined by Richard and Hamish from New Zealand Spurs as we try something a little different — bringing in more voices from around the world while Graeme gets a rare 2am rest.
The main focus is Tottenham’s transfer window. We discuss the big-money arrivals of Tonali, Fernandez, Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson, Tosin, Savio, Marmoush and Mudryk, and ask whether Spurs have genuinely backed Roberto De Zerbi — or whether the club ended the window in a bit of a panic.
There’s debate over whether Marmoush was the “bomba” signing, whether Spurs still lack a proper number nine, and whether the late moves for Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo make sense. We also look at the major outgoings, including Romero, Spence, Vuskovic, Bissouma, Richarlison, and several young players.
We then reflect on the worrying start to the season, especially the Newcastle defeat, the mentality issue after going behind, De Zerbi’s challenge to make the new squad click, and whether fans are overreacting after two poor league results.
Finally, we preview the trip to Nottingham Forest, discuss team news around Savio, Marmoush, Mudryk and Kulusevski, and give predictions for what already feels like an important early-season match.
Can De Zerbi bring this new-look Spurs squad together quickly — or are we in for a few more painful weeks?
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In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme is joined by George Spice to look back at the weekend’s disappointing Newcastle defeat and round up the latest Spurs transfer news as we head into the final 24 hours of the window.
With Glen travelling back to Melbourne, it’s a family edition as Graeme and George reflect on the matchday experience, meeting two first-time Spurs fans from Jacksonville, and the painful contrast between a brilliant day out and another poor result on the pitch.
We discuss Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Newcastle: a better first half, missed chances, the penalty appeal on Marmoush, the collapse after the first goal, set-piece concerns, Ilanga’s opener, Wissa’s overhead kick, and whether De Zerbi’s comments about mentality are already becoming a major theme.
There’s also discussion on Robertson, Udogie, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Porro, Archie Gray, Kudus, Savio, Tell, Marmoush, and why Spurs still look short of goals despite showing some better passing patterns.
Then we get into transfer deadline chaos: Mikey Moore to Cologne, Souza to Porto, Pape Matar Sarr to Juventus, Danso wanting out, Richarlison’s uncertain future, Ndiaye slipping away to Man City, possible Chelsea links with Tosin Adarabioyo, Pulisic, and Mudryk, plus whether Spurs are finally being ruthless enough with the squad rebuild.
Two games, two defeats, no goals scored, bottom of the league — but is this just a rough start while De Zerbi’s Spurs takes shape, or something more worrying?
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro — Newcastle review and transfer deadline chat00:30 George joins after two poor results00:54 Could Spurs start badly and finish strongly?01:05 Post-match pub and getting home late01:19 Number Eight and two Americans from Jacksonville01:32 First Spurs game and a greasy kebab experience01:55 A brilliant day spoiled by the football02:25 Glen, George and different Spurs groups together02:46 Result killing the mood02:58 Newcastle match review begins03:18 Spurs in control in the first half03:48 Early chances but nothing clear-cut04:15 Van Hecke chance from the corner04:30 De Zerbi and the mentality issue04:41 Penalty appeal on Marmoush05:11 Spurs’ long wait for a penalty05:31 Heads drop after Newcastle score05:52 Ilanga opens the scoring06:15 A perfect finish off the post06:32 Newcastle’s second goal06:52 Set-piece defending concerns07:22 Defensive signings and Robertson’s experience07:48 Robertson’s delivery vs defensive worries08:14 Selling Spence still hurts08:35 Udogie’s injury record08:59 Left-back depth after Souza leaves09:19 Van de Ven as possible left-back cover09:29 Kudus returns after long injury layoff09:50 Kudus needing rhythm and minutes10:07 Savio injury changes the Newcastle plan10:31 Porro at right wing and Gray at right-back10:37 Why Archie Gray is not a right-back11:07 Porro should play right-back11:24 Tell’s decision-making issues11:46 Tell’s awful free-kick12:14 Pressure of a stadium game vs pre-season12:33 Two games, two defeats and no goals12:57 Spurs start worse than last season ended13:17 Still hoping it improves13:34 The best day of the season was before Brentford14:04 Poor pre-season preparation14:34 Lack of minutes together14:57 New players and existing players still learning15:24 Senesi as one of the longer-serving new players15:53 De Zerbi on buying mentality16:17 Home form must change16:57 Did the first hour show any progress?17:17 Passing looks better under De Zerbi18:22 Playing out from the back and heart-attack football18:54 Crossing without an aerial threat19:39 Marmoush and balls on the ground19:56 Cross-and-hope football20:36 What the preferred front four might look like21:23 Mikey Moore and shooting straight at the keeper21:57 Tell’s attacking role22:12 Need more bodies in the box22:41 Forest preview parked for later23:11 Transfer outgoings begin23:17 Mikey Moore to Cologne23:23 Souza to Porto23:28 Pape Matar Sarr to Juventus23:39 Danso asks to leave24:08 Spurs need right-footed centre-back cover24:27 Richarlison’s uncertain future25:05 Everton links and possible Balogun move25:29 Grealish and Everton rumours26:13 Would Grealish make sense for Spurs?26:41 Ndiaye deal collapses as Man City move27:31 Tosin Adarabioyo as Danso replacement28:02 Chelsea background and squad role28:29 Tosin’s size and set-piece use28:38 Woltemade and Juventus move29:05 German Peter Crouch comparison29:18 Pulisic links rejected29:39 Is Pulisic just a Premier League squad player?30:07 American players and Spurs history30:54 Chelsea rejects and PSR business31:45 Ndiaye homegrown appeal32:14 Mudryk emerges after Ndiaye collapse32:38 De Zerbi’s history with Mudryk32:52 Chelsea’s huge Mudryk fee33:35 Mudryk’s ban and lack of football34:01 Could De Zerbi revive Mudryk?35:10 Trusting De Zerbi’s judgement35:32 Dele Alli comparison and trying to unlock talent36:10 Loan with option concerns36:38 Tell’s inflated valuation37:21 Tell’s opportunities at Spurs37:32 Should Tell go on loan instead of Mikey Moore?38:03 Moore’s Cologne pathway38:36 Tracking Spurs loan players38:48 Lankshear flying at Middlesbrough39:03 Regretting Lankshear and Spence sales39:16 Are Spurs finally being ruthless?40:16 Avoiding another bloated squad40:44 Transfers should have happened weeks ago41:19 Waiting for De Zerbi’s team to settle41:32 Xavi Simons and Savio link-up promise41:58 Hope Savio returns quickly42:13 Maddison injury not as bad as feared42:23 Avoiding another injury crisis42:44 Defensive issues under Frank last season43:20 Spence memories and Dortmund away43:48 Watching former Spurs players abroad44:12 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS

In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen look back at Spurs’ disappointing opening-day defeat away at Brentford, preview the Charlton Athletic League Cup tie, look ahead to the weekend’s home match against Newcastle, and round up the latest transfer news.
Glen gives his view from inside the Brentford end, where Spurs looked miles off the pace against a well-drilled Brentford side. We discuss Roberto De Zerbi’s comments, whether pre-season left the squad underprepared, the lack of cohesion, Richarlison’s struggles, Mikey Moore’s bright moments, Archie Gray as captain, Kinsky, Tonali, Senesi, Van Hecke, Robertson and why the team looked more like a collection of players than a proper side.
We also look at the new attacking arrivals: Savio and Marmoush, whether Spurs are overpaying, how quickly they can be integrated, and whether the club still needs a proper number 10 with Maddison injured and Kulusevski/Zabi unavailable.
Then we preview Charlton in the League Cup and discuss why this competition matters even more without European football, before looking ahead to Newcastle at home — Glen’s first home game of the season in person with Graeme.
Plenty to unpack after a rough start. Is Brentford a wake-up call, or a warning sign?
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For the first time, Graeme and Glen are in the same room for an in-person episode of Tottenham – Home and Away — and Spurs are finally back.
In this episode, we look back at Tottenham’s two pre-season matches from last weekend, assess how prepared Spurs look for the new Premier League season, and preview the opening game away at Brentford.
There’s plenty of concern around the squad still looking light up front, with Richarlison not looking like a natural number nine, Solanke injured again, and the club still chasing attacking reinforcements. We discuss the ongoing links to Savio, Gakpo, Osimhen and the Harry Kane dream that probably isn’t happening.
We also talk through the transfer window so far: big-money signings, the exits of Romero, Jed Spence, Vuskovic, Lankshear, Bergvall rumours, and the question of whether the club hierarchy actually knows what it is doing — or whether Roberto De Zerbi is simply dragging everyone into line.
There’s also discussion on Mikey Moore, Mathys Tel, Williams-Barnett, Archie Gray, Porro, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandez, Van Hecke, Senesi, and what the first-choice team might look like at Brentford.
Finally, we give our Premier League predictions, relegation picks, cup winners, Spurs’ likely finish, and our score predictions for Saturday.
The season is nearly here. Are Spurs ready?
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Back to the proper stuff on Tottenham – Home and Away as Graeme and Glen look back at Spurs’ two pre-season tour matches in Sydney and discuss the latest transfer activity around the club.
We review the games against Sydney FC and Chelsea, including Glen’s trip to the Allianz Stadium, the atmosphere in Sydney, the penalty shootout, and the late Richarlison winner against Chelsea.
There’s plenty of discussion around the players who impressed on tour: Williams-Barnett, Mathys Tel, Dubravka, Kinsky, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandez, and some of the young players getting minutes under Roberto De Zerbi.
We also dig into the transfer window so far: the big-money arrivals of Tonali, Fernandez and Van Hecke, the smarter free transfers like Dubravka, Senesi and Andy Robertson, and the ongoing worry that Spurs still look light in attacking areas.
On the outgoings side, we discuss Vuskovic to Brighton, Will Lankshear, Tyne and Thompson, Veliz, Alfie Devine, Ashley Phillips, plus rumours around Romero, Bergvall, Jed Spence, Mikey Moore and possible attacking targets including Savio, Gakpo, Osimhen and the inevitable Harry Kane dream.
With pre-season nearly done, Spurs look stronger in defence and midfield — but do we still need serious firepower before the season starts?
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro — Sydney tour and transfer market00:21 Glen prepares for his trip back to England00:41 Graeme’s busy week00:54 Glen’s Sydney FC story teaser01:22 Back to proper Spurs talk01:40 Spurs transfer activity goes quiet after the World Cup01:47 Big spending and ready-made signings02:06 Concern over lack of attacking signings02:32 Richarlison looking lumpy up front02:43 The dodecahedron first touch03:17 Spurs still need one or two attackers03:20 Are the attacking links good enough?03:48 Savio and Gakpo questions04:02 Still needing an out-and-out striker04:13 Kane and Osimhen links04:24 Working through Spurs’ new signings04:35 Dubravka on a free04:40 Senesi as a ball-playing centre-back04:50 Andy Robertson’s winning mentality05:03 Van Hecke and Romero uncertainty05:22 Fernandez, De Zerbi and a big future05:40 Fernandez’s quality on the ball06:09 Tonali, Arsenal interest and big money06:30 Where does Tonali leave Connor Gallagher?06:44 Tonali and Fernandez as a double pivot07:02 Possible midfield outgoings07:11 Villa interest in Pape Matar Sarr07:16 Spurs’ complete transfer-window change07:43 Backing De Zerbi properly08:21 De Zerbi compared with Conte08:53 De Zerbi pushing for attacking players09:01 Two transfer plans: relegation or survival09:29 Van Hecke and De Zerbi after last season09:49 Tonali, money and De Zerbi’s influence09:58 Vuskovic leaves for Brighton10:08 Sell-on and option details10:19 Van Hecke replacing Vuskovic10:31 Vuskovic attitude and unproven Premier League level11:00 Concerns over Vuskovic’s pace and turning11:20 Good profit on a player who never played11:26 Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough11:47 Tyne and Thompson to Man United12:03 Why Tyne and Thompson may have needed a move12:15 Veliz finally leaves12:42 Devine and Ashley Phillips move on13:29 Ashley Phillips’ early promise13:53 Phillips add-ons and Middlesbrough promotion hope14:26 Wishing the young players well15:05 Savio rumours and social media signs15:35 Attacking signings arriving late16:03 Early business done, but attack still waiting16:12 Tel likely to start the season16:23 Tel’s promise and poor decisions16:39 Tel and Mikey Moore both look stronger16:47 Scotland loan helping Mikey Moore17:08 Gakpo links and Liverpool’s stance17:35 Would Spurs overpay for Gakpo?17:48 Kane return dream unlikely18:03 Kane, Champions League football and timing18:23 Was this Kane’s last World Cup?18:52 England after Kane19:15 Bellingham as a possible false nine19:40 Romero rumours and Arsenal links20:03 Why selling Romero to Arsenal cannot happen20:29 Romero’s value and attitude concerns20:57 Inter interest and Italian clubs lacking money21:24 Alvarez links and possible Romero swap idea21:43 Alvarez unlikely without European football22:03 Lucas Bergvall rumours22:19 Ready-made midfielders blocking Bergvall22:44 Bergvall’s strange start at Spurs23:10 Bergvall and Archie Gray already past 50 games23:22 De Zerbi clearly fancies Archie Gray23:45 Liverpool interest in Jed Spence24:02 Spence criticism during the World Cup24:10 DR Congo goal and unfair blame24:29 Spence’s big World Cup tackle24:41 Why Spence may still leave25:13 Porro likely to start at right-back25:42 Spence also blocked at left-back26:10 Spence’s valuation26:22 Homegrown player concerns27:03 Bergvall and future European squad rules27:16 Which players count as homegrown?27:53 Glen’s Sydney FC trip begins28:02 Work chaos before the game29:00 Late pub meet-up before the match29:55 Going straight from work trip to Spurs match30:21 Matt appearing on TV30:40 Sydney FC game atmosphere30:51 Williams-Barnett impresses31:02 Williams-Barnett’s passing range31:12 Dubravka impresses in goal31:41 Tel scores a good free-kick31:45 Robertson’s crossing31:49 Ben Davies back in action32:14 Tonali nearly misses the penalties32:43 Matt’s brother appears at the game32:57 Australian football season timing33:15 Allianz Stadium and old White Hart Lane vibes34:02 Spurs at the MCG comparison34:27 Sydney manager on De Zerbi34:40 Glen hoping to run into Spurs players35:39 Glen misses Chelsea for wine tasting in a jail36:34 Chelsea game review begins36:45 Tonali goal and advanced midfield role37:15 Estevao equalises for Chelsea37:34 Spurs compete well with Chelsea’s midfield38:00 Danso red card in a friendly38:15 Was the referee technically right?38:47 Spurs under pressure after the red39:00 Kinsky’s saves and distribution39:05 Rio Kyerematen’s mazy run39:34 Kyerematen injury concern39:44 Richarlison’s late winner40:06 No more pre-season penalties40:12 Crowd reaction and Chelsea support41:24 Overall tour reflections41:54 Players who travelled but did not play42:04 Getafe friendly preview42:19 Getafe as Spain’s Millwall42:51 Hoffenheim double-header43:31 Players still needing minutes44:03 Romero and disruptive influence44:38 Mikey Moore loan to Cologne44:56 Germany as a good development path45:01 Cologne and possible Ben McFadyean insight45:23 Spurs still need a striker45:34 Graeme finds a studio for in-person recording45:49 New Spurs clock reveal46:22 Glen looking forward to UK weather and Spurs46:43 UK summer and brown gardens47:07 Australia winter vs UK heat47:39 Packing a jumper for England48:07 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS

Normal service resumes on Tottenham – Home and Away as Graeme is joined by returning regulars Richard and Hamish from Kiwi Spurs to look back on Tottenham’s pre-season tour of New Zealand and discuss what feels like the start of a very different Spurs season.
We hear first-hand what it was like having Spurs in Auckland: the open training session, fan events, shirt signings, Kiwi Spurs hosting Ledley King, appearances from Antonin Kinsky, Archie Gray, Mikey Moore, Brandon Austin and others, plus a record crowd at Eden Park despite classic English weather arriving with Tottenham.
There’s plenty of discussion around Roberto De Zerbi, his hands-on coaching style, how the young players performed, and whether the club finally looks more aligned around football rather than off-field business.
We also get into the squad: Archie Gray, Mikey Moore, Takai, Malachi Hardy, Tyrese Hall, Jamie Donley, Dane Scarlett, Richarlison, Solanke, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Udogie, Souza, Robertson, Bentancur and the players who may still leave before the window closes.
Finally, we discuss the bigger picture: Tottenham’s transfer strategy, academy pathways, loans, selling young players, whether the club has become more ruthless, and why — despite everything we went through last season — there is suddenly some cautious optimism around Spurs again.
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In this final World Cup Special episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen are joined by returning guest Jeremy Oster from Colorado Spurs to look back on the tournament now that the final has been played and Spain have won the World Cup.
We discuss the World Cup as a whole: the brilliant football, the strange kick-off times, the Americanised feel of the tournament, FIFA’s influence, Trump’s involvement, hydration breaks, adverts, music, halftime shows, ticket prices, and whether the tournament was enjoyable despite everything around it.
There is also plenty of England reflection after the semi-final defeat to Argentina and the third-place playoff win over France. We talk Tuchel’s tactics, the decision to sit deeper against Argentina, taking off Anthony Gordon, not using Kobbie Mainoo, the Messi problem, whether Tuchel should stay, and what England might look like after Harry Kane.
Then we turn to the final: Spain as worthy winners, Argentina’s conduct, Enzo Fernandez, Messi, the controversy around refereeing and discipline, and the wider debate about whether Argentina damaged their image during the tournament.
Finally, we look ahead to 2030, ask whether this World Cup format worked, reflect on the passing of Kevin Keegan, and bring the World Cup Specials to a close before returning to Spurs and pre-season football.
Thanks to everyone who joined us through the World Cup Specials. Normal Spurs service resumes now.
Come on you Spurs.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro — final World Cup Special00:22 Glen’s relief that the tournament is over00:36 Back to club football00:47 Spurs pre-season and MK Dons on SpursPlay00:59 Jeremy joins from Colorado Spurs01:12 Enjoying the football despite FIFA and Trump01:47 Four quarters, hydration breaks and halftime shows02:25 Denver missing out as a host city03:01 UK kick-off times and the Mexico pain04:07 Why US kick-off times made little sense04:51 England vs Argentina semi-final regret05:28 Argentina’s early aggression and refereeing06:07 Was the referee too lenient?06:45 MLS referee selection questioned07:31 Was the semi-final fixed or just favoured?08:20 Argentina’s cards and foul stats08:45 Two balls on the pitch and tournament organisation09:05 England at the Azteca and the route to Argentina09:32 Argentina’s easier travel and fixture times10:14 Trump, FIFA and trust in the tournament10:38 England going too deep against Argentina10:58 Gordon coming off and losing the out ball11:18 Six defenders and no route back11:32 Tuchel’s gamble and players dropping too deep12:03 Messi as the difference-maker12:19 Giving Messi too much space12:46 Why Kobbie Mainoo should have been used13:14 Starving Argentina of the ball13:42 Inviting pressure with no escape route14:00 Should Tuchel stay or go?14:31 Glen says Tuchel failed14:52 FA contract extensions before tournaments15:16 Jeremy makes the case for keeping Tuchel15:55 Third-place playoff and winning bronze16:23 Was England vs France just Soccer Aid with better players?16:36 What Tuchel may have learned17:08 England’s DNA and keeping possession18:19 Saka in the third-place game18:49 France collapse and England’s 6-4 win19:45 Life after Harry Kane20:02 Is Jude Bellingham the future false nine?20:23 If not Tuchel, then who?21:09 Attacking instead of shutting up shop21:28 Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and midfield control22:16 England’s striker problem after Kane22:39 Waiting for the next Owen or Rooney23:23 Ollie Watkins and Fenerbahce links23:39 Transfer market chat and Spurs temptation23:59 Spain win the World Cup24:25 Argentina’s behaviour in the final24:56 Argentina, gamesmanship and football culture25:26 Where gamesmanship crosses the line26:18 Spain’s cynical fouling26:34 Enzo Fernandez refusing to leave the pitch27:07 Messi and Cucurella incident27:28 Argentina having no shots in 90 minutes27:57 Argentina vs England in rugby comparison28:13 Were Argentina desperate to win it for Messi?28:57 The Argentina semi-final banner controversy29:07 Falklands, politics and football30:27 Argentina living rent-free in England’s head?31:19 Generational differences around England-Argentina history32:18 Did Argentina damage their global image?32:57 South American reaction to Argentina33:12 Richarlison celebrating Spain’s goal33:20 Infantino’s reaction to Argentina losing33:39 Argentina after Messi33:51 Possible 64-team World Cup concerns34:20 Did the expanded format work?34:39 Cape Verde and respect for smaller nations34:50 Germany and Netherlands disappointing35:15 Were Spain worthy winners?36:01 Top four ranked teams in the semi-finals36:11 Looking ahead to World Cup 203036:41 One word to sum up the World Cup37:01 Graeme’s World Cup rant list37:29 Halftime show and goal music complaints37:59 Trump, Infantino and unfit governing bodies38:09 Referee visa issues and ticket prices38:31 $72,000 final tickets38:52 Million-dollar VIP seats39:13 Trump touching the World Cup trophy39:24 FIFA as football’s drug dealer40:03 New US fans discovering football40:46 World Cup vs Super Bowl global reach41:45 No more hydration breaks?42:14 Jeremy’s “Britain vs France” rant42:45 Kevin Keegan tribute43:21 Keegan’s Superstars bike fall43:37 Keegan as a trailblazer abroad44:34 Keegan’s impact in Germany45:03 English players going abroad then and now45:30 Final World Cup Specials reflection45:58 Back to Spurs and pre-season46:00 Outro — like, subscribe and COYS

In this World Cup Special episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen are joined by Chris Herrera from Buenos Aires to preview a massive England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final.
We discuss the build-up from both sides: the mood in Argentina, how Buenos Aires has reacted to the tournament, whether Argentina are relying too much on Lionel Messi, and why this current side looks slower and more fatigued than the team that won the last World Cup.
There’s also plenty of England talk after the quarter-final win over Norway: the heat, the conditions, Jude Bellingham stepping up again, Morgan Rogers’ impact, Dan Burn, England’s squad depth, and why the Azteca win over Mexico may have given England a new level of belief.
We also get into the history and emotion of England vs Argentina: 1966, 1986, Maradona, the Hand of God, the Goal of the Century, 1998, Beckham, Simeone, and why this fixture still feels like proper football theatre.
Elsewhere, we look back at the other quarter-finals, including France beating Morocco, Spain grinding past Belgium, and what the Spain vs France semi-final might look like. Finally, we give predictions for both semi-finals and ask whether England vs Argentina could be one for the ages.
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Come on England — and come on you Spurs.
 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro — England vs Argentina semi-final preview00:23 Glen gets the semi-final he wanted00:34 Graeme looks ahead to Wednesday00:49 Finally, a reasonable UK kick-off time01:03 Chris joins from Buenos Aires01:16 Argentina vs England excitement builds01:46 The mood in Buenos Aires02:11 Did Argentina only wake up in the quarter-finals?02:41 Argentina’s miraculous comeback against Egypt03:09 Argentina not playing at their brightest03:39 Fatigue in the Argentina squad04:08 Enzo Fernandez, Mac Allister, Martinez and Romero04:55 Weather, workload and winter in Argentina05:54 Kane, Bellingham and players outside the Premier League06:34 Chris on England’s football and mentality07:04 France, Spain and Argentina comparisons07:59 Tuchel, mentality and England’s manager08:18 Poor journalism after the Mexico game08:49 Bellingham’s response to criticism09:05 Which Argentina players would improve England?09:56 Which England players would improve Argentina?10:10 Argentina’s winger problem10:39 Missing Di Maria’s role11:08 Messi moved wide to unlock games11:50 Saka or Madueke for Argentina?12:10 Why Argentina need runners, not technicians12:37 Messi still carrying Argentina13:01 Messi looking better than four years ago13:15 Would Jude Bellingham get in Argentina’s midfield?14:02 Bellingham, Madrid and club form14:22 The debate around leaving Jude at home14:51 Why Bellingham would change Argentina’s system15:28 The history and spice of England vs Argentina16:04 Chris on the fixture beyond politics16:34 Argentina’s extra motivation17:33 Expecting a great match17:42 Could this be like England vs Argentina 1998?18:24 Beckham, Simeone and the 1998 red card19:04 Previous World Cup meetings19:33 Maradona, 1986 and the Hand of God20:06 The Goal of the Century20:32 England vs Argentina 2005 friendly21:10 England vs Norway quarter-final conditions21:35 Heat, humidity and thunderstorms21:53 Declan Rice playing after illness22:19 Did England always look likely to find a way?22:43 Norway’s threat on the break23:11 England keeping Haaland quiet23:26 Dan Burn heads everything23:37 Alfie Haaland’s reaction23:51 Norway’s missed chance to square it to Haaland24:20 Chris on Norway’s performance24:57 Norway’s mentality against Brazil25:26 Norway playing tiki-taka against Brazil25:56 Why the Azteca win mattered for England26:25 Bellingham goes up another level26:54 Kane creating space for Bellingham27:24 Alvarez, Messi and shared attacking threats27:37 England’s squad depth in brutal conditions28:03 Morgan Rogers and the value of having a shot28:19 Why teams are reluctant to shoot29:03 Managing energy in extreme heat29:25 Relief that England vs Argentina is indoors29:55 Spain vs Belgium quarter-final reaction30:24 Spain’s lack of passion and dull control30:43 Spain vs France semi-final preview31:16 Could Spain smother France?31:46 Morocco’s injuries and France’s win32:18 France’s scary transitional play32:47 France playing like Brazil 200233:13 Top four FIFA-ranked teams reach the semi-finals33:21 First all-former-winners semi-final line-up since 199033:50 Spain vs France predictions34:03 Graeme predicts a cagey France win34:27 Chris wants extra time in the other semi-final35:09 Yamal yet to explode35:31 England vs Argentina predictions35:43 Glen predicts chaos after 90 minutes36:06 Graeme expects goals and extra time37:04 Chris gives Argentina the edge on penalties37:33 Emiliano Martinez and penalty danger38:00 Gary Neville and memories of 199838:30 How Chris will watch the game38:55 Watching England at home vs the pub39:24 One for the ages39:44 Why the semi-final should have been at the Azteca40:17 Canada, Mexico and safer World Cup hosting ideas40:36 Glen plans a future Argentina trip40:46 Outro — like, subscribe and back to club football soon41:16 Come on England

In this World Cup Special episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen are joined by Kjetil from Norway Spurs to preview a huge England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final.
We discuss Norway’s incredible tournament so far, their golden generation, how far they’ve come since the long-ball days of the 1990s, and why this Norway side is about far more than just Erling Haaland. Kjetil gives us the Norwegian view on Haaland, Ødegaard, Sander Berge, the Brazil win, and what this moment means for Norwegian football.
We also look back at England’s dramatic win over Mexico at the Azteca, the late-night viewing pain, Tuchel’s in-game management, Dan Burn and Jed Spence’s impact, and whether England are stronger in attack than defence heading into the Norway game.
There’s also discussion around Argentina’s chaotic win over Egypt, VAR and refereeing inconsistency, Trump’s interference around the USA red card, FIFA and Infantino, Belgium knocking out the USA, South American teams struggling, Cape Verde’s fairytale, Mexico fans, and the wider fan experience around the tournament.
Finally, we preview England vs Norway properly: Haaland vs England’s defence, Kane vs Norway, Ødegaard’s supply line, Sander Berge’s role, Miami heat and possible thunderstorms, and predictions for what could be a brilliant — and very tense — quarter-final.
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Come on England — and good luck Norway.
 
Timestamps
00:00 Intro — England vs Norway preview with Kjetil00:20 Glen reacts to Spain vs Belgium00:42 Graeme still recovering from England vs Mexico01:21 Kjetil joins from Ålesund, Norway01:48 Summer nights in northern Norway02:07 Norway’s World Cup run and quarter-final feeling02:57 Norway’s 1990s football history03:42 From dark years to a golden generation04:14 Norway’s incredible competitive form04:53 Norway dominating possession against Brazil05:16 Norwegian view of England and the quarter-final06:09 Glen on not being able to sit still06:39 Miami heat and humidity could hurt the spectacle07:22 Christian Thorstvedt and Spurs connections07:52 Kjetil interviewing Erik Thorstvedt08:14 Has Kjetil ever interviewed Haaland?08:35 Haaland’s early career at Bryne and Molde09:00 Solskjaer managing Haaland at Molde09:24 Haaland vs England’s defenders09:53 Dan Burn, Konsa and Haaland’s record against them10:18 How Haaland moves — or barely moves11:07 Why Haaland has Braut on his shirt11:21 Haaland born in Manchester11:42 England vs Norway as a Premier League-style game11:55 Graeme’s concern over England’s defence12:49 Guehi injury worry13:09 Tuchel’s adaptability and substitutions13:26 Dan Burn and Jed Spence against Mexico13:55 Mexico’s pressure and England’s sucker punches14:24 England defending crosses well14:49 England’s third goal and calming the nerves15:16 Brazil going out instead of facing England15:42 Modern Brazil lacking traditional Brazilian flair16:25 Mexican fans after the England game17:04 Mexico City atmosphere and fan reaction17:36 Argentina vs Egypt review18:03 Argentina sluggish but creating chances18:14 Egypt nearly shock Argentina18:54 Graeme’s Egyptian taxi driver curse19:06 Argentina controversy and officiating19:56 VAR inconsistency and red card suspensions20:13 Trump interfering around the USA red card21:13 Infantino and FIFA complicity21:55 Norwegian view on FIFA, Infantino and Trump22:19 Infantino as a wannabe Trump22:49 FIFA’s voting system and smaller federations23:50 Why smaller nations keep backing FIFA leadership24:02 Sepp Blatter taking the moral high ground24:14 FIFA Peace Prize embarrassment24:25 Enjoying the football despite the politics25:00 Host cities and positive fan experiences25:53 America beyond Trump26:38 World Cup fan culture and social media moments27:21 Hoping England fans give Trump stick if England reach the final27:32 South American teams struggling28:00 Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina28:24 Cape Verde, Mexico and proper football stories28:44 Why the Azteca should have hosted the final28:56 Where Graeme will watch England vs Norway29:19 Possible Miami weather delays29:50 Glen’s son’s birthday and the 7am Australia kick-off30:30 Kjetil’s Norway viewing plans31:13 Norway watch parties and big screens31:29 UK heatwave vs Norwegian summer31:37 Melbourne winter check-in32:05 What kind of game will England vs Norway be?32:18 Will England sit back and counter?32:26 Should England play to their attacking strengths?32:38 England’s World Cup has been about moments33:09 Dan Burn, Haaland and the defensive line33:40 Why stopping Ødegaard matters33:59 Sander Berge’s importance to Norway34:36 Berge as Norway’s Palhinha34:43 Elliot Anderson’s role for England35:17 England confidence after winning at the Azteca35:35 Norway’s coach and tactical confidence35:38 Predictions begin35:48 Glen predicts England 2-1 Norway36:03 Graeme predicts a tight 1-1 after normal time36:19 Kjetil predicts goals both ways36:48 Could it be 3-1 either way?37:00 England unlikely to keep a clean sheet37:11 One game at a time before Argentina talk37:26 Could Norway vs Switzerland happen?37:58 Graeme would support Norway if they knock England out38:04 Wanting a new World Cup final matchup38:28 Is France the team to beat?38:44 Spain vs France and semi-final talk39:10 Spain beating Belgium through goalkeeper error39:31 Egypt goalkeeper questions39:55 Final thoughts before England vs Norway40:03 Outro — like, subscribe, come on England and good luck Norway