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In this episode: Wilson Odobert credits Thomas Frank for boosting his confidence and development as his recent form continues to grow. We also run through Spurs’ confirmed Champions League knockout squad, a venue change for Sunday’s Under-21s match, and a dual-registration move for Beatrice Cunnison. Plus, we look back at Jermain Defoe’s Spurs debut in 2004. Links Wilson Odobert interview (Football.London):https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-star-admits-hes-formed-33380076 Champions League knockout squad confirmed:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/uefa-champions-league-knockout-phase-squad-confirmed/ Under-21s match moved to Hotspur Way:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/academy-sunday-s-under-21s-match-switched-to-hotspur-way/ Beatrice Cunnison dual registration:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/women-cunnison-joins-real-bedford-on-a-dual-registration/ On This Day — Defoe debut vs Portsmouth (THFCDB):https://thfcdb.com/matches/2003-04/portsmouth-fc-07-feb-2004

In this episode: Thomas Frank speaks ahead of Manchester United, addressing Cristian Romero’s post-window comments, Spurs’ January business, and the latest team news — with Romero and Micky van de Ven available and Djed Spence edging closer. Plus: Spurs Women’s Under-19s draw Dulwich Hamlet away in the Capital Cup, and Araya Dennis signs a new long-term deal. Links Frank press conference (Football.London): https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/thomas-frank-romero-post-transfers-33371722 Team news vs Man United (Spurs): https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/manchester-united-vs-spurs-premier-league-team-news-cuti-romero-micky-van-de-ven-available-djed-spence-touch-and-go-for-old-trafford-test/ WU19s Capital Cup draw (Spurs): https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/women-s-under-19s-to-face-dulwich-hamlet-in-capital-cup/ Araya Dennis new contract (Spurs): https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/women-new-contract-for-araya-dennis/

In this episode: Johan Lange reflects on Spurs’ January transfer window, explaining the club’s disciplined approach amid injuries, why Conor Gallagher fit the profile, and how plans are already in place for the summer. We also cover the end of Tottenham’s UEFA Youth League run after defeat away to Real Betis. Plus, On This Day — Harry Kane becomes Spurs’ all-time leading goalscorer. 🔗 Johan Lange on the January windowhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/johan-lange-discusses-the-january-transfer-window/ 🔗 UEFA Youth League: Real Betis vs Spurshttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/academy-pain-in-spain-as-uefa-youth-league-journey-ends/ 🔗 On This Day — Harry Kane recordhttps://thfcdb.com/people/harry-kane

In this episode: Tottenham Shelf News — Tuesday 3 February 2026 A full transfer round-up as Spurs stay busy across the first team, women’s side and Academy. We cover the arrival of James Wilson from Hearts, multiple Academy loan moves including George Abbott, Alfie Dorrington and Aaron Maguire, Joel Vidal-Philbert joining from Chelsea, Anna Csiki’s loan switch to Roma, and Herbie James’ permanent move to Cardiff City. Plus, On This Day — Mathys Tel joins Spurs. 🔗 James Wilson joins from Heartshttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/james-wilson-joins-from-hearts/ 🔗 Anna Csiki joins Roma on loanhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/women-anna-csiki-joins-roma-on-loan/ 🔗 Joel Vidal-Philbert joins Academyhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/joel-vidal-philbert-joins-academy/ 🔗 George Abbott loaned to Mansfield Townhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/george-abbott-loaned-to-mansfield/ 🔗 Alfie Dorrington loaned to Salford Cityhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/salford-loan-for-alfie-dorrington/ 🔗 Aaron Maguire joins Hampton & Richmond on loanhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/hampton-richmond-loan-for-aaron-maguire/ 🔗 Herbie James joins Cardiff City permanentlyhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/february/herbie-james-departs-for-cardiff-city/

In this episode: Dominic Solanke produces a moment of pure improvisation as Spurs fight back from two goals down to draw with Manchester City, denting Pep Guardiola’s title hopes and finally earning applause at full time. We also round up a superb London derby win for Spurs Women, who came from behind to beat West Ham thanks to brilliant second-half goals from Matilda Vinberg and Olivia Holdt, despite a late red card. Plus, On This Day — Dele Alli joins Tottenham in 2015. 🔗 Man City vs Spurs (BBC Match Report)https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cx2y1yzpvnvt 🔗 Spurs Women 2–1 West Ham (Match Report)https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/spurs-women-vs-west-ham-wsl-comeback/ 🔗 On This Day — Dele Alli joins Spurshttps://thfcdb.com/people/dele-alli

In this episode: Tye Hall signs a new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur, capping a standout season for the Academy midfielder after breaking into Youth League football and earning his first senior squad call-up. There’s also an excellent loan update as Yusuf Akhamrich scores twice on his first start for Bristol Rovers, playing a key role in a crucial League Two win and making an immediate impact away from Spurs. And on This Day, we mark the birthday of former Tottenham midfielder Christian Ziege, who went on to make 67 appearances in Lilywhite. Links:📝 Tye Hall contract news:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/academy-new-deal-for-tye-hall/ ⚽ Akhamrich loan update:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/akhamrich-scores-brace-on-first-start-for-bristol-rovers/ 📅 On This Day — Christian Ziege:https://thfcdb.com/people/christian-ziege

In this episode: Thomas Frank looks ahead to Sunday’s clash with Manchester City, discussing squad momentum, injuries, and the challenges of the January transfer window as Spurs aim to build consistency after recent European progress. We also hear from Spurs Women head coach Martin Ho ahead of a London derby away at West Ham, as he reflects on last weekend’s disappointment, the competitiveness of the WSL, leadership within the squad, and the longer-term project taking shape in N17. There’s a loan update as Dane Scarlett joins Hibernian for the remainder of the season, plus a roundup of Academy action after our Under-21s were beaten 2–0 by Everton in Premier League 2. And on This Day, we look back to 2023, when Pedro Porro finally completed his long-awaited move to Tottenham from Sporting Lisbon. Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates across the men’s, women’s and academy sides. Information sourced from: Tottenham Hotspur Website: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/THFC Database: https://thfcdb.com/dates/31-january/transfers?page=1&perPage=10&orderBy=date_desc&selectedView=default

In this episode: Spurs’ Champions League campaign continues to shine as Guglielmo Vicario tops the Golden Glove standings after keeping his sixth clean sheet of the league phase in Wednesday night’s 2–0 win away to Eintracht Frankfurt. Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke secured fourth place overall and a direct route into the round of 16, with Vicario now leading all goalkeepers for clean sheets at this stage of the competition. Away from the pitch, Tottenham have confirmed a commercial update, extending their partnership with Monster Energy as the Club’s Official Energy Drink Partner through to 2028, continuing a relationship that began back in 2019. And on This Day, we mark a rare double birthday, as both Peter Crouch and Dimitar Berbatov were born on 30 January 1981 — two very different forwards, both leaving their mark in Lilywhite. Links: Vicario leads the Champions League Golden Glove standingshttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/vicario-leads-champions-league-golden-glove/ Spurs extend partnership with Monster Energyhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/tottenham-hotspur-announces-extension-of-monster-energy-partnership/ On This Day — 30 January Spurs birthdays (Crouch & Berbatov)https://thfcdb.com/dates/30-january/births-deaths Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates across matches, transfers, the Academy, and Spurs history.

In this episode: Tottenham secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 with a crucial away win at Eintracht Frankfurt. Goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke sealed an impressive European night for Thomas Frank’s side, easing pressure after a difficult domestic run and allowing Spurs to avoid February’s knockout play-offs. We also round up Academy action as Spurs Women’s Under-19s claim a bonus-point victory after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Southampton, following a 2–2 draw in the Professional Game Academy League. And on This Day, we look back to 1986, when Glenn Hoddle scored his 100th goal for Tottenham in a 5–0 win over Notts County at White Hart Lane. Links:BBC match report — Eintracht Frankfurt vs Spurs:https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cvg18p7mdp0t Spurs Women’s Under-19s match report:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/womens-match-report-under-19s-spurs-vs-southampton-pga/ On This Day — Glenn Hoddle’s 100th Spurs goal:https://thfcdb.com/matches/1985-86/notts-county-29-jan-1986 Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates.

In this episode: Spurs head into a decisive Champions League night in Frankfurt with injury concerns mounting. Thomas Frank confirms Pedro Porro is sidelined for around four weeks with a hamstring injury, while Micky van de Ven also misses the trip with a minor issue as Tottenham face Eintracht Frankfurt knowing a win secures automatic qualification for the Round of 16. We also round up a busy set of Academy fixture changes, including confirmation of Spurs’ UEFA Youth League last-32 tie away to Real Betis, plus updated dates for Under-21 and Under-18 matches. And on This Day, we look back to 2020 — the day Christian Eriksen left for Inter Milan and Giovani Lo Celso officially joined Tottenham Hotspur. Links:Pedro Porro injury & Frankfurt team news:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/eintracht-frankfurt-vs-spurs-uefa-champions-league-team-news-thomas-frank-reveals-pedro-porro-out-for-four-weeks/ Academy fixture update:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/academy-fixture-update-uefa-youth-league-details-domestic-fixture-changes/ Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates.

In this episode: Late heartbreak for Spurs Women at St Helens Stadium as two stoppage-time goals from Liverpool substitute Mia Enderby condemned Tottenham to a 2–0 defeat in the Barclays Women’s Super League. After a resilient defensive display and a goalless 90 minutes, Spurs were undone deep into added time, bringing an end to their unbeaten start to 2026. Despite the result, there were positives as Cathinka Tandberg and Olga Ahtinen both returned from injury, while Lize Kop produced a number of outstanding saves to keep the contest level for so long. We also hear Martin Ho’s honest post-match assessment, as he reflects on missed opportunities, defensive lapses late on, and the importance of learning how to see games out at this level. And on This Day, we look back to 1994, when “Rocket” Ronnie Rosenthal joined Spurs from Liverpool. Links: Match report:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/spurs-women-match-report-liverpool-women-vs-spurs-women-barclays-womens-super-league/ Martin Ho’s verdict:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/liverpool-2-0-spurs-womens-super-league-martin-hos-verdict/ On This Day — Ronny Rosenthal:https://thfcdb.com/people/ronny-rosenthal Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates.

In this episode: Cristian Romero’s late header rescued a point for Spurs at Turf Moor as Tottenham drew 2–2 with Burnley in a frustrating Premier League afternoon. Despite long spells of pressure and a standout performance from Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka, Spurs were once again left reflecting on missed chances and defensive lapses. We also look ahead to a crucial Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, where a win would secure automatic qualification for the knockout stages. Plus, we preview today’s Women’s Super League trip to Liverpool, with Martin Ho speaking about squad depth, returning players, and embracing rising expectations. And on This Day, we mark the birthday of Spurs icon David Ginola. Links: BBC match report:https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c3684gk0y26t On This Day — David Ginola:https://thfcdb.com/people/david-ginola Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates.

In this episode: Lucas Bergvall has undergone surgery on his left ankle after suffering a high ankle sprain in Tuesday night’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, with the midfielder now beginning his rehabilitation. We also look at reports linking Spurs with a move for Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, as talks are understood to be underway amid the Scotland captain’s search for regular football ahead of the World Cup. There’s a positive result for the Under-21s too, who secured a 2–1 away win at Stoke City on Friday evening. Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny opened the scoring before Rio Kyerematen struck late on to seal the victory. And on This Day, we revisit Anthony Gardner’s move to Tottenham in 2000. Links: Bergvall ankle surgery:https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/bergvall-undergoes-ankle-surgery/ Andy Robertson transfer report (BBC Sport):https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c79rr2440elo Under-21s vs Stoke City (SofaScore):https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/tottenham-u21-stoke-city-u21/ZFosphG On This Day — Anthony Gardner:https://thfcdb.com/people/anthony-gardner/transfers?page=1&perPage=10&orderBy=date_desc&selectedView=default Daily Tottenham updates, straight to the point.

In this episode: Thomas Frank speaks ahead of Spurs’ Premier League trip to Burnley, reflecting on the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, the importance of Micky van de Ven, ongoing injury concerns, and the continued backing from the club’s leadership. We also cover Tottenham’s latest signing as 19-year-old left-back Souza joins from Santos on a long-term deal, plus loan moves for Yusuf Akhamrich and Kit Graham. There’s an update from Spurs Women with Anna Csiki returning from her loan at West Ham, and we finish with an On This Day look back at Spurs’ 3–1 win at Crystal Palace in 2016. Links: Press conference ahead of Burnleyhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/live-blog-burnley-vs-spurs-premier-league-january-2026/ Souza signs from Santoshttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/souza-signs-from-santos/ Yusuf Akhamrich joins Bristol Rovers on loanhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/bristol-rovers-loan-for-yusuf/ Anna Csiki returns from West Ham loanhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/women-anna-csiki-returns-from-west-ham-loan/ Kit Graham joins Ipswich Town on loanhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/january/women-kit-graham-joins-ipswich-town-on-loan/ On This Day — Crystal Palace 1–3 Spurs (2016)https://thfcdb.com/matches/2015-16/crystal-palace-23-jan-2016

In this episode: Tottenham respond in style on a big European night as Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2–0 in the Champions League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. First-half goals from Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke capped an intense, front-foot display, with Wilson Odobert heavily involved before Dortmund were reduced to ten men. The result puts Spurs in a strong position to qualify automatically for the knockout stages. We also look back On This Day in 1967, when Bill Nicholson took charge of his 400th match as Tottenham manager, marked by a 2–0 home win over Burnley with goals from Cliff Jones and Jimmy Greaves. BBC match report:https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cvgpvpd8pzyt On This Day — THFCDB:https://thfcdb.com/matches/1966-67/burnley-fc-21-jan-1967 Follow Tottenham Shelf News for daily Spurs updates.