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A Tottenham Hotspur podcast. A weekly chat on everything that is going on at Spurs with a regular, rotating panel and occasional guests. We have a blog where we write and publish articles on Spurs and football culture https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Follow us on Twitter @gameisglorypod and on Instragram @thegameisaboutglorygory Subscribe via iTunes and on all other quality pod platforms. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. We are Steff (@thfcsteff), Milo (@notthatmilo), Rick ...
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Steff and Milo reflect on 16 goals over two games, the importance of staying the course when you have a plan, and why words matter. There are also more culinary metaphors and some festive drinks suggestions. You know us, it's never dull... Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @thegameisaboutglory.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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Steff, Milo, and Ram reflect on a resounding 5-0 thumping of Southampton, delight in this affirmation of Angeball, contemplate why we sell all our long-haired legends to Real Madrid, and shower praise on Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall AND Djed Spence...we have a laugh with this week's episode so join us! Buy Gareth's book! https://90sspursbook.square.…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth tear up the script and go all-in on a Spurs 'state of the nation' style discussion. We analyse the current situation we find ourselves in, from injuries to operations, we offer reasons not excuses, we discuss patience in the storm, Milo sings a bit, Steff pulls out possibly his weirdest metaphor yet, and Gareth offers an ove…
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Gareth and Milo discuss our draws against Fulham and Roma and ask whether a packed fixture list and our injuries are taking their toll on our football. Buy Gareth's book! https://90sspursbook.square.site/ Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @thegameisaboutglory.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Steff and Milo ponder the question, "Can we play you every week?!!" as we reflect on our latest thrashing of Man City at the 'impregnable' (smirk) Etihad Stadium. Reflect? It's the best damn breakdown of a thrashing you'll hear! In you go... Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @thegameisaboutglory.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth look at our recent record in the cups and ask why we struggle to win them? Why have the FA and League Cups been such barren lands for Spurs since the start of the Premier League? What changed and why do a handful of big clubs dominate the cups now? Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @thegameisaboutglory.co.…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth sink their teeth into the Ipswich and Galatasaray matches, find the perfect space between a bit of a grumble, and common sense perspective, take a view on the Hugo Lloris autobiography, and quite literally sing the praises of our relationship with Westerlo! If you don't feel better afterwards, have another Guinness and liste…
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Steff and Milo are joined by Ram -who passed a late fitness test having returned from witnessing the 4-1 thumping of Aston Villa a little hoarse for wear- to discuss both the aforementioned emphatic victory, and the defeat of Man City earlier in the week. It's all fun fun fun. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsk…
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2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back
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Steff, Milo and Gareth discuss the disappointment of Palace, the Alkmaar win, how we love Moore and Moore and Moore (you have to sing that!) and discuss how appalling our behaviour was against West Ham. Fine? Yes, but not really. Saddle up for the ride... Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @Gam…
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Spurs Are Good And We Are Happy
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth look back at the demolition West Ham, the resurgent Sonny, the dominant Deki, and how Ange is no one-trick pony. It's all enjoyable, defiant, and factually undeniable stuff, so welcome aboard... Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodo…
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Academy Update - September/October
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Steff and Milo deliver the second academy pod of the season as we look back at our U21s and U18s during Sept into mid-October, plus Milo gives the rundown on our various loanees progress including a stellar look at the Westerlo boys. There's some names to get excited about, so join us! Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglo…
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Thanks. Now We Have To Mull That Over For Two Weeks
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Steff, Milo, and Ram reflect on 45 minutes at Brighton which undid a lot of good vibes from the recent past. No sugarcoating but also no knee-jerking, just an honest discussion about what exactly happened. We also reflect on the 2-1 victory last week in the Europa League against Ferencváros, and take a moment to praise the Tottenham teens who are r…
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Jingle bells jingle f**king bells this week as Steff and Milo reflect on the cakewalk at Old Trafford, settle back for a leisurely pop at pundits, bask in the warm glow of precise, controlled Angeball reaping consistent rewards and salute our Swedish Pele - Dejan Kulusevski, who has come to symbolise all that is right about Spurs 2024/25. We even t…
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Steff, Milo and Gareth discuss what has been a week of ultimate triumph over perceptive adversities as we go deep on the wins against Brentford and Coventry. Untested hypothesis, snaffling and Basil Fawlty are all part of the fun, as are hearty salutations to Brennan Johnson. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky…
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Steff, Milo, and Ram go in, out, and through the NLD, with a wide perspective of views and discussion points covered as well as what this all means in terms of Ange, the season, and the inevitable noise which has been created. We also discover how Ram's season ticket has cost Pleaty massively, plus a few other therapeutic chatty bits and pieces whi…
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Something new from us. Steff and Milo chat about the U21s and U18s games in August, we pick out some academy players to keep an eye on and look at our players who are out on loan. IF you like it, we'll continue with these on a monthly basis; so please let us know what you think Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bs…
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A Positive Pod About A Frustrating Result
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Steff and Milo reflect on the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, look at the positives from a dominant performance while expressing frustrations. We look back at the transfer window, discuss how Lange and crew did and mark our homework on our end of season squad review. Plus we place our first coffee bet of the season. Plenty of laughs, lots to be optimistic…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth enjoy looking back at the demolition of Everton, running the rule on new signing Wilson Odobert, trying to determine just how good Micky van de Ven is, and pontificating on Ange's baking skills; he's now able to add eggs to his cakes and oh how sweet they are! Confused? You won't be, just tune in. Website: https://thegameisa…
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Steff, Milo, and Ram look back at our first game of the season draw against Leicester at the King Power Stadium, take a view of J**** V****, the signing of Wilson Odobert, the departure of Oliver Skipp, plus we give you the exclusive news of Emerson Royal's incoming Balon d'Or. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bs…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth wrap up the pre-season preparations with a look back at the second Bayern Munich clash in a week. We offer our season preview and predictions, we get excited about our new DOMinant forward signing, there's a few tears, there's hair standing up on necks, there's steely resolve, there's bags of optimism, it's all there as we p…
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This week the two-dot lounge of Steff and Milo continue their detailed overview of Spurs pre-season matches with our friendlies against Bayern Munich and Team K League. We hail the Djedemption, and debut the sensational new transfer window rumour judgement tool, the Pleaty Bullshit Metre in honour of a man who knew how to spot talent on the pitch a…
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Steff and Milo look back at the match against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, discuss the flavour of this pre-season so far, and take a view on the direction the club is unequivocally heading. Happy days! Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.green/@GameIsGloryPod …
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Diamonds, Hearts & Queens (Park Rangers)
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Steff and Milo dive the friendlies against QPR and Hearts, get over excited about our young players, and ruminate on who might be ready to serve in the first-team squad this season. Plus we officially retire the word 'congruence' and bring in new first teamer 'harmony' to the delight of TGIAG's grammar squad! Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co…
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Milo, Steff, Gareth and Ricky take a deep look back at Spurs in the '80s. From sexy style to fantastic fluid football, we give you a portal back to what many consider the modern foundations of Tottenham Hotspur. We'll also be looking at the turbulence that came when new ownership and ideas arrived at the Lane, plus reflecting on some of the greates…
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Steff, Milo, and Ricky look at our brilliant young signings and academy players. We get hyped about what could be the most exciting era in our modern times and have a go at predicting our team in 5 years time. Get ready to feel excited about the seasons ahead... Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitte…
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Steff, Milo, and Ram look back at the what's been happening in the Euros, ponder how hirsute Southgate might or might not be, and enjoy a detailed deep dive into substitutes - how they're perceived, how they're used, and how the role is being redefined in the modern game. Oh, and Milo breaks out a new terrace chant! Website: https://thegameisaboutg…
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Who Is Running Spurs Transfer Window?
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Milo and Steff get into how the structure of our backroom staff has changed and what it means for transfer activities, we'll take a peek at the Euros so far, and report back on the week that was for N17 related news. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.…
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Steff and Milo discuss six Tottenham transfers that didn't work out; Tanguy Ndombele, Roberto Soldado, Sergiy Rebrov, David Bentley, Paulinho, and Helder Postiga. Is it fair to label them 'flops'? Are all transfers a gamble? Were there mitigating reasons why these transfers didn't work out? All this and the latest news and transfer rumours. Website…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth tackle the topic of whether there's too much football or not and what the related realities, implications and potential solutions are. We also look back at what has been a busy week in the Spurs world, as well as advocate for nipple awareness in the world of replica shirts. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky…
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Milo, Steff, and Ricky run the rule on the squad we have, who stays, who goes, what we need, and amidst all of this ruthless pruning, Milo serves up every fact you need to know in order to play along and make YOUR decisions. We're all DoFs at heart! Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGlo…
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This week it's our season review and annual awards! You'll hear Steff, Milo, and Ram evaluate our season with a series of shrewd observations, honest reflections on key moments, and nobody trying to weasel out of what they got wrong. All in all this one's packed with great vibes - much like Ange's first season. All aboard... Website: https://thegam…
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Steff and Milo get together to chat about our last game of the season, a comfortable win away at Sheffield United, our loss to Manchester City midweek and the fallout from Ange's press conference after the City game. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth discuss our win over Burnley, Micky van de Ven winning games and player of the season awards, and the growth in both Spurs Women and the U21s who have both enjoyed a season of tremendous growth. We'll even discuss what we want from Tuesday; isn't it obvious? Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypo…
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Steff, Milo, and Ricky discuss the Liverpool and Chelsea defeats, recent performances, whether Ange is to blame, backbones (or lack thereof), faith, desire, expectations, and realities. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.green/@GameIsGloryPod Instagram…
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Steff, Milo, and Ram talk bollocks about the North London Derby, discuss why Ben White is a twat, breakdown centimetres in modern football commesurate to arse sizes, discuss why Ben White's fake tan is a twat, analyse those corners, discuss why we think Ben White is a tosser, declare our undying hatred of the Goons and express our personal belief t…
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Steff, Milo, and Gareth discuss how we watch football, what we look for in a game, what we want from the experience, how we use data and stats, how changes in football coverage has altered how we watch games, and other angles and ingredients which make up our personal matchday perspectives. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @game…
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Steff, Milo, and Ricky reflect on getting taupedoed on Tyneside, why the panic is unwarranted, where we are in the football gym process (metaphorically!), and take a look at our final 6 matches. We also rejoice in the fact that surely that 'shirt' has seen its last appearance! Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsk…
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Milo and Ram discuss our win over Nottingham Forest, Micky's thunderbastard, the mad 15 minutes at the end of the first half, half time subs, and moving into the top 4. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.green/@GameIsGloryPod Instagram: https://www.ins…
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Milo, Gareth and Ricky discuss our draw at West Ham, our win over Luton, the financial results and we hear from Steff from deep behind enemy lines in Stratford Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.green/@GameIsGloryPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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Is Gascoigne Going To Have A Crack?
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Steff, Gareth, and Milo discuss the forthcoming book by Gareth Dace about Spurs in the 90s titled, Is Gascoigne Going to Have A Crack? Spurs in the 90s, Magic, Mayhem and Mediocrity. For those who remember the era this is a belting conversation, for those learning about it, 'tis an entertaining education. We also pick our best 90s Spurs team, and l…
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Steff, Milo, and Ricky conclude that sometimes, football can just be a shit-sandwich, albeit we take the time and care you've come to expect to both analyse said-sandwich from Craven Cottage on Saturday night, and explain why we will all be eating far tastier sandwiches again in the future. We will also be discussing Ange's response to the 'plastic…
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Steff, Milo, and Ram bask in the warm glow of a heroic thrashing of Aston Villa, pay homage to Pape Sarr's incredible balls, celebrate Brennan Johnsons' development and point the finger at the villainous John McGinn. There's order, there's chaos, and there's laughter so come on in and join us! The training drills Milo was blathering on about https:…
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Steff, Milo, and Ricky look back at the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, learn how to break low blocks with aplomb, offer an appreciation of Timo Werner, hail the card-free Romero, and take a peek at Palace manager Oliver Glasner's head (inside and out). Plus, did Hugo Lloris really need a carrot in his face this week? We think so... Website: https://t…
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Milo and Steff look into the Spurs academy sides, the u21s game against Fleetwood and the U18s game at Manchester City. We take stock of who we have in the ranks, discuss the shift in structure which has led to these exciting days, focus on the importance of academy director Simon Davies, and ponder why evaluating youth players is not anywhere clos…
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Steff, Gareth and Milo discuss our loss to Wolves, ask how long this has been going on and probe Sonny's finger and Jurgen's sack Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: @gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: @GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.green/@GameIsGloryPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegameisaboutglory/ Hosted …
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We Like Last Minute Goals This Week
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Steff, Milo, and Ram take stock of the 2-1 late show against Brighton, warm to the Sarr man and beautiful Tottenham skies, crow about Cuti, herald Sonny's return, and argue the toss over whether something can be 'nutshelled'...we might also touch on Luke Steele's shitty hair cut and ponder Pierre's contribution to the world in that regard. Website:…
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Ricky and Milo go it alone after Steff was blown off course. We discuss our games against Everton and Brentford and look back at the January transfer window and ask, how well did we do? Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gameisglorypod.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/GameIsGloryPod Mastodon: https…
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This week, Steff, Milo, and Ram look back at the 4th round FA Cup match against Man City, discuss Jesus, Eeyore and Tigger, analyze foul or not foul, ponder what the FA Cup really means at this stage, and check in on the rumour mill and latest news Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gameisglorypod.bsky.soc…
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This week, it's our mid-season review, with Steff, Milo, and Ram looking back at what we've achieved, who's achieved it, who's stood out, what Ange has brought to the Lane, and where we currently are. Get a beverage and settle in because in the words of Crystal Waters, this is 100% pure love. Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/ Bluesky: htt…
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Milo, Gareth and Ricky chat about our draw at Man Utd, ask if it is a sign of how far we have come under Ange that we are disappointed with just a point, and as we begin to see players returning from injury, we marvel at the team spirit that has got us through the last couple of months and where that can take us the rest of this season. Website: ht…
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