Off The Shelf

We are graced with true Spurs royalty on Off The Shelf this week

Off The Shelf this week is exploring something completely new and different as joining Daws and Milesy is the Club's Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Karl Steptoe. In this engaging episode, lifelong Spurs fan Karl shares his journey from how a professional golf career then stemmed into sports psychology and now working with elite sportspeople in football. We then discuss various topics around mental health & wellbeing within sport, in line with the Premier League's Inside Matters campaign, and explore the intricate relationship between the mental side of the game and top level performance. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or more curious about the psychological side of elite sport, this episode offers valuable insight from a seasoned expert in the field. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's always nice to be important, but even more important to be nice" - this bonus episode is dedicated to life advice. Hear from our Off The Shelf guests as they share their pearls of wisdom and advice to help empower you on your journey in football or in life. From career decisions to personal growth, this special episode offers practical gems and insights from current and ex-professional footballers and elite level coaches to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. There are exciting times ahead with more very special guests to feature in the future. If you're enjoying this podcast and would like to stay updated with the latest episodes, subscribe today! Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For everything else, get your Tottenham Hotspur fix here: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This bonus episode is all about memorabilia

In this bonus episode, we set our Off The Shelf guests a very tricky task: build an Ultimate 5️⃣-a-side Spurs team

Yes, you read that right, the tables have turned as host Michael 'Daws' Dawson takes to the Off The Shelf hot seat

Joining Milesy and Daws this week is Men's First Team assistant coach - Matt Wells! With Spurs royalty coursing through his veins from his grandfather, a certain double winner, Matt recounts the start to his Spurs journey which saw him signed at eight years old and progress through our Academy to earn a professional contract. Discussing his early years in Spurs Lodge, Chigwell, 'Wellsy' looks back on his memories in our youth system like the story of scrubbing Edgar Davids' boots

Joining hosts Milesy and Matt Tarr this week is our former Press Officer and *checks notes* pretty-much-everything-else-off-pitch-related - John 'Fenners' Fennelly

Joining Milesy and Daws this week is another Academy graduate and member of our Men's First Team squad - goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman!

Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles is a UEFA Cup winner and prolific bagsman, Mark Falco! Growing up watching his Spurs idols Jimmy Greaves and Martin Chivers from the 'The Shelf' in the East Stand at White Hart Lane, Mark joined our Academy as a young teenager to work his way through the system to make his senior debut as an 18-year-old. A lifelong fan who went on to live his dream to play 2️⃣1️⃣4️⃣ times and score 8️⃣7️⃣ times in Lilywhite, uncover the tales of a player who lives and breathes Spurs such as rubbing shoulders with incredible characters in a successful dressing room and lifting the 1981 FA Cup

Blink and you'll miss him... joining Off The Shelf co-hosts Michael Dawson and Matt Tarr on the podcast this week is the lightning fast Aaron Lennon! Before signing for Spurs in the summer of 2005, Aaron charts his early playing days where he burst onto the scene at boyhood club Leeds United to become the youngest Premier League player at the time in 2003 when he made his debut away to Spurs in his future home of White Hart Lane aged 16 years and 129 days. Becoming teammates with fellow Yorkshireman 'Daws' upon his move to north London, the fleet-footed winger tells the stories of what made his decade with the Club so special like the dressing room characters

Joining Off The Shelf hosts Daws and Milesy is a gem of a midfielder and even better person, David Howells! Progressing through our Academy up to the first team, one of our own 'Howellsy' went on to make 3️⃣3️⃣5️⃣ appearances for the Club while helping us to glory in the 1991 FA Cup

Joining hosts Milesy and Daws on Off The Shelf this week is our Academy Director, Simon Davies!Growing up around Manchester, find out how Sir Alex Ferguson played his part in Simon's early career that led to him captaining Manchester United's Class of '92 youth side. Making 20 senior appearances for the Red Devils, scoring once, the midfielder spent the majority of his playing days in the English football leagues before embarking on a coaching career that has since developed an Academy focus.This is a fascinating episode delving deeper into the mind of an elite operator who has vast experience of the Academy system having spent a number of years working across various levels at Manchester City. Now at the helm of our Academy, hear from Simon as he provides a valuable insight into the Club's methodology and alignment from youth sides up to the first team, working with Ange Postecoglou to embed and instil a culture, harnessing and helping talent reach their potential on the pathway to producing 'our own' first team players and imparts some astute advice to young players and aspiring professionals.Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the Off The Shelf podcast this week is an icon and Spurs legend... Peter Crouch

Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles is our legendary former midfielder, Micky Hazard!Hazard, a name etched in the annals of our storied history, embarked on his Spurs journey when he moved to north London from his hometown of Sunderland in his teenage years. Despite bouts of homesickness, he soon settled into his new home and went on to establish himself as a key player with technical prowess at a time when the likes of Glenn Hoddle and Ossie Ardiles were senior players to mentor and hone his ability.From that moment, the midfield maestro's time at the Club was marked by his role in the 1981 FA Cup triumph and then added another layer to his legacy when he played a pivotal part in our 1984 UEFA Cup victory

Off The Shelf is back with a brand new edition in 2024 as Daws and Milesy sit down with our summer signing Brennan Johnson!

A Spurs legend and a man of a footballing dynasty joins us on the podcast this week

We have true Spurs and world football royalty on the Off The Shelf podcast this week

Joining hosts Paul Miles and former Spurs women's player Jenna Schillaci on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is... Robert Vilahamn!Growing up in the quiet seaside village of Skärhamn in Sweden, our Women's First Team Head Coach takes us on his football journey from his early days playing against his brother, onto his playing days with IFK Göteborg and Sweden Under-19 before discovering his true calling was to pursue a coaching career.A qualified teacher, Robert carved out a successful management pathway in his native country in both the men's and women's games before taking his first foray into England as our women's Head Coach in July 2023.This episode goes beyond the pitch, providing a deeper look into the Swede's background, football philosophy, coaching style and the values that drives him. Get to know the person at the helm of Spurs women, and discover the stories behind some of the players, coaches and the manager that are shaping the future of the team!Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Michael Dawson and Matt Tarr on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is... Steven Caulker!From his Spurs academy days, his surprise first team debut coming completely out of the blue to representing Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics - in the football team but it could've been 800m - 'Caulks' takes us through his journey at the Club and beyond.Uncover the challenges he faced under Andre Villas-Boas, his solitary cap (and goal!) for England and why he opted to play for Sierra Leone after scoring for England. Also hear the honest discussions around the personal struggles he faced with addiction that led him to seeking help and rehabilitation and his poignant personal account of a tragic bus accident that claimed the life of a teammate whilst playing for Alanyaspor in Turkey.This is a compelling story of resilience and the complex tapestry of a footballer's life.Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goalkeeping royalty on the Off The Shelf podcast

Our Off The Shelf podcast guest this week is our former captain and goalkeeper, Paul Robinson!Join us as the pod returns to Yorkshire as 'Robbo' takes us through his football journey from York City academy, seizing his opportunity at Leeds United to be their first-choice goalkeeper and his career-defining move to Spurs at 23 years old where his appearances in Lilywhite quickly established him as England's number one before concluding his four-year spell with Carling Cup success in 2008.This is a fascinating conversation that charts scoring *that* Premier League goal against Watford, the pressures of the Three Lions' 'Golden Generation', recovering from the life-threatening repercussions of an operation in the latter stages of his career and discussing his traits in relation to the 'modern' goalkeeper.Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is Danny Rose!Daws and Danny are in familiar territory as the pod travels north to Yorkshire, the county where it all started for both defenders, with our special guest having progressed through the youth ranks at Leeds United before moving to Spurs in the summer of 2007 at aged 16.From growing up in Doncaster to his youth academy days and becoming a mainstay in our first team, we chart Danny's football journey which included unforgettable moments like his Spurs debut against non other than his local side Doncaster Rovers, that strike in the north London derby against Arsenal and his crucial role in both our unbeaten home form in our final season at White Hart Lane in 2016/17 and in our memorable run to the Champions League final in 2019.With 213 appearances in Lilywhite and 29 caps for England, we discuss the experienced left-back's impact on the successful sides throughout his spell at the Club, the amazing teammates he played alongside and the memories of his time in N17. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A player with a decade of top-flight experience under her belt, Amy Turner is a stalwart of the Spurs Women's squad who has proved people wrong throughout her career.Growing up in Yorkshire, Amy discusses being the only girl in the boys league before joining Sheffield Wednesday's academy - despite her allegiance to Sheffield United - and going on to make her FA Women's Premier League debut for Doncaster Rovers Belles at just 16 years of age.In a fascinating career which started with a move to the United States to chase her dream of turning pro and culminated in making her Lionesses debut in 2015, you can hear all about Amy's footballing journey as well as listen to the defender open up for the first time about playing in a team alongside her wife, reveal who the jokers are in the changing room, working with Bethany England and her support for the Club's efforts in sustainability.Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the Off The Shelf podcast this week is lifelong Spurs fan and Club legend... Les Ferdinand!One of the greatest strikers to grace the Premier League era, 'Sir Les' is a non-league success story who had stints at Southall and Hayes until his talents caught the eye of Queen's Park Rangers and, as they say, the rest is history.From growing up in Act... sorry, Ladbroke Grove, Les takes us on an incredible journey through his time as a goalkeeper - yes, you read that right - to his unique experience with Beşiktaş in Istanbul and then living his boyhood dream by scoring 33 goals in 118 appearances and lifting the League Cup in 1999 in our famous Lilywhite. Our former number nine looks back on his time at White Hart Lane, his experiences playing alongside Spurs greats, having to overcome the injury setbacks that threatened to end his career early and his more recent roles as a coach and Director to develop youth talent.This episode is bound to leave you inspired and nostalgic. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from one of the Premier League's greats!Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/homeFor more on Tottenham Hotspur:Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-appYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficialTikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=enInstagram - instagram.com/spursofficialFacebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspurSpurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fraser Forster joins the Off The Shelf podcast to discuss his footballing journey and his time in north London so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A defender who was a League Cup winner with us in 2008 and had two spells at the Club, Younes Kaboul tells his Spurs story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cult hero Sandro joins Daws and Milesy on the Off The Shelf podcast to tell all about his Spurs career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Club legend Clive Allen joins the Off The Shelf podcast to tell his incredible Spurs story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the sixth episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, our legendary former captain, winner of the 1991 FA Cup Gary Mabbutt reveals his journey into professional football with Daws and Milesy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, defender Molly Bartrip opens up on her incredible journey in life to date with Daws and Milesy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fourth episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, former Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes joins Daws and Milesy to tell his story. From growing up on a farm in his native Brazil, to leaving home for Dutch side PSV to help provide for his family, then making 130 appearances in six years at our Club and representing Brazil - this is an amazing tale from a special player, and an even better person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, European Under-21 champion Oliver Skipp joins Daws and Milesy to tell his story so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of the Off The Shelf podcast, legendary Spurs Women player Jenna Schillaci tells her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of our official podcast, Off The Shelf, Ledley King tells his story... the kid who grew up in Bow, east London, joined Spurs as a schoolboy aged 16 and went to the top, captained the team for seven years, led us to victory at Wembley and represented England at the World Cup. But Ledley's story is also one of heartbreak, as a chronic knee injury eventually forced him to call time on his career aged just 31 in 2012 – Ledley opens up on his emotions on the day he was told he would have to stop playing the game he loves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.