OhSoSpurs Podcast

Spurs lost 2-1 at Chelsea — and A Licensed Coach JJ is calmer about it than most. This is the tactical post-mortem: how we conceded, what actually went wrong, and the gameplan to survive the final day against Everton. This episode of A Coach's View is a collaboration between Oh So Spurs and JJ's own channel, The Full Co. Jim and JJ get into the Kolo Muani right-wing debate, the first goal broken down properly — why it wasn't just the keeper, and the "circle of half mistakes" that led to Enzo's strike — the quality gap between this Chelsea side and our midfield, the Kolo Muani error that gifted the second, and an honest defence of Richarlison, the man without whom Spurs would have been relegated long ago. Then the bit that matters most: JJ's gameplan for Everton. Be the protagonists, dominate the ball, take control of our own destiny. A point on Sunday keeps Spurs up. A Coach's View is the tactical strand from Oh So Spurs — Jim Goddard with A Licensed Coach JJ, breaking down what's actually happening on the pitch. If you got something from the episode, please follow the show, leave a rating, and check out JJ's channel The Full Co. And to the Oh-So-33 crew — keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs lost 2-1 at Chelsea — but the numbers say we were the better side. 2.15 xG to Chelsea's 1.09, and 67% of the game's big chances. And now the whole season comes down to one game against Everton. Jim is joined on The Originals by Stu in Dubai and Si in Switzerland to pick through a frustrating night at Stamford Bridge and answer a stack of Oso 33 member questions. We get into why the data and the eye test tell completely different stories, the Enzo Fernández screamer and the Kinsky question, the front-three problem and an honest defence of Richarlison, the VAR decisions still baffling us — the Delap elbow, the Cucurella booking that makes no sense — and what fans can realistically do about officiating. Plus the most honest question of the season from Oso 33 member Howard: have Spurs ever stressed you this much, and how are you coping? A point against Everton on Sunday and we're safe. The Originals is the panel show from Oh So Spurs — higher-quality, more nuanced fan content from people who've actually been through this season. Smarter than the angry-pundit register, but still fans, with the cautious belief that comes with it. If you got something out of the episode, please follow the show, drop us a rating, and share it with a Spurs fan who needs to get through to Sunday. And to the OhSo33 crew, keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One point from safety. Eight years since we last won at Stamford Bridge. And Chelsea? Winless in seven, four straight home defeats. Could Tuesday actually be the one? I'm joined on The Originals by Stu in Dubai, Si in Switzerland and Johnny in drizzly Dublin for a Chelsea away preview that, for once in this fixture, doesn't lean on dread. We dig into the maths (one point keeps us up after West Ham's defeat), what De Zerbi said in his press conference — including his flat "no" when asked if a Spurs win would be a "miracle" — and the Italian mentality angle, comparing his approach to Conte's, Frank's and Tudor's. Plus Chelsea's form crisis (winless in seven, two goals in their last seven), the four Brighton lads in the Chelsea XI who came through De Zerbi, and Conor Gallagher returning to his old club — Si has called him for man of the match. Romero, Maddison, Tel and the keeper question all covered too. Listener questions: Linda on whether supporter culture actually changes after this season, the Jonathan / Roston debate on whether we really need a deep-lying playmaker or whether it's a unicorn position, and Danny on whether the directors have learned anything from this season's drama. The Originals is the panel show from Oh So Spurs — higher-quality, more nuanced fan content from people who've actually been through this season. Smarter than the angry-pundit register, but still fans, with the cautious belief that comes with it. If you got something out of the episode, please follow the show, drop us a rating. And to the Oh-So-33 crew — keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summary This episode provides an in-depth preview of Tottenham's upcoming match against Chelsea, analyzing tactical approaches, psychological factors, and key player considerations. It offers valuable insights for fans and analysts aiming to understand the strategic nuances of this crucial fixture. #TottenhamPodcast #SpursPodcast #TottenhamHotspur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1-1 with Leeds at home. The fifth home game this season we've taken the lead and dropped points. And now Chelsea away on Tuesday — eight years since the last time we won a league game at the Bridge. Could this finally be the one? I'm joined on The Originals by our ray of sunshine Stu in Dubai, Si over in Switzerland, and a brilliant guest — Jason McGovern from Last Word on Spurs. We get into what actually happened against Leeds (Tel's first De Zerbi-era goal, the Richarlison miss, the overhead-kick decision that gifted Leeds their penalty), the five-game De Zerbi trajectory — 8 points from 5, xGA halved, the direction is genuinely up — and the home pattern that won't go away. Then Linda's brilliant question on the tumor of negativity pressing on the soul of this club, and why so much Spurs content goes nuclear after every result. And the big one — Chelsea away. Eight years at Stamford Bridge. Andy's question on how De Zerbi exorcises the demon. Roston's case for positivity. And whether this group, mostly recruited in the last two windows, even carries the scar tissue the previous lot did. Plus your listener questions — Maddison usage, Kolo Muani vs Spence, the penalty drought, and how on earth we're planning to celebrate when we stay up. The Originals is the panel show from Oh So Spurs — higher-quality, more nuanced fan content from people who've actually been through this season. Smarter than the angry-pundit register, but still fans, with the cautious belief that comes with it. If you got something out of the episode, please follow the show, drop us a rating, and share it with a Spurs fan who's nervously checking the table every five minutes like the rest of us. And to the Oh-So-33 crew — keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season is an emotional rollercoaster that will go down to the last game, hang in there Spurs fans. We are in this together. Spurs will battle on at The Bridge. Can we show a new Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi and take a winning mentality to Chelsea when we desperately need one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim, Si and Stu discuss Spurs upcoming game against Leeds and why there is much room to believe a win is possible despite Spurs long wait for a home win. Newsletter click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa, fifth in the league, didn't manage a single 0.00 of xG against us in the entire first half. Zero. A Licensed Coach JJ joins me to break down exactly how this Spurs team strangled Aston Villa for 45 minutes at Villa Park, and what Roberto De Zerbi has actually changed in four games. We get into the press, why the team has been so deliberately slowed down, why Pedro Porro is staying rooted as a full-back for now, why Bentancur and Palhinha suddenly look like a working double pivot when they didn't under Frank, and the bit JJ wanted to jump up and down screaming "I told you so" about. Plus the press-baiting concept properly explained — what it is, why it's hard to do at home, and why Villa were patient enough not to take the bait. PPDA, xGA, the metrics that matter and the ones that don't. The Buendía corner that Van de Ven won't enjoy watching back. And why the set-piece defending is a slower fix than the rest. For the Oso 33 crew sticking to the end — JJ on a question we got asked: why do so many number 10s become great number 6s? JJ takes us through it from his own playing days. It's a lovely bit. A Coach's View is the tactical strand from Oh So Spurs — Jim Goddard with A Licensed Coach JJ, dissecting what's actually happening on the pitch with Tottenham Hotspur week to week. Smarter than the angry-pundit register, but still fans, with the suffering and cautious belief that comes with it. If you got something out of the episode, please follow the show, drop us a rating, and share it with a Spurs fan who'd appreciate the tactical layer. And to the Oh-So-33 crew — keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villa Park. Fifth in the league. But they had zero xG in the first half. Zero. And we were two goals up. It was, it was special. A full-house Originals panel back together for this one — Johnny over in beautiful Dublin, Si in Switzerland, our ray of sunshine Stu in Dubai, and DJ in sunny California — for a proper reaction to Aston Villa 1–2 Spurs at Villa Park and the four games of De Zerbi so far. We've had this conversation every three months, haven't we? But is this one different? Please tell us it's different. So we get into the data (xG against nearly halved, pressing up vs both Frank and Tudor, the back four launching the build-up), the lads who look like completely different players under De Zerbi (Gallagher, Van de Ven, Palhinha, Bentancur, Kinsky), and even Stu's allowing himself to get a little bit excited for once. Plus your questions — the Roberto-wan-Kenobi one (do we give the club credit for landing him?), whether we've got any transfer window pull despite no Europe, who stays if we stay up, the Maddison-vs-Leeds debate, and frankly the best listener question of the lot: is this De Zerbi run actually the best pre-pre-season a new manager could ask for? If you've been through this season with us, please follow the show, drop us a rating, and share it with a fellow Spurs fan who's starting to believe again. And to the Oh-So-33 crew — keep it lily-white. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instant match reaction from Jim ahead of the Originals and A Coachs view episodes coming tomorrow. Spurs deserved that, we deserved that. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a theory that Spurs pitch is causing an unprecedented injury crisis, but what does the data say behind this theory? #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs #SpursNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Along side professional coach and Tottenham fan JJ, we are finally able to discuss a league win as Spurs beat Wolves! We discuss the line up, performance and brave substitutions by Roberto De Zerbi. #OhSoSpurs #TottenhamNews #SpursNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dj, Jonny and JIm discuss how Spurs could stay up and go over members questions. Will Xavi Simons be the most important player in Spurs fight for survival? Who else do they need to sign if they do go down and what are the predicted scored for the run in?#SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and A license coach JJ discuss the emotional rollercoaster of Spurs game against Brighton, there were notable changes and clear improvements in the game that ended in a heartbreaking and avoidable goal to concede. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and Sarah discuss how the current situation has gotten to all Spurs fans and left us emotionally in a difficult space. However, Spurs do have more than one direction they can head in, we discuss the options that present Spurs beyond just relegation. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Originals discuss Spurs recent defeat to Sunderland, the officiating around the game and what would happen if they did go down. We go over listeners questions and look forward to the game against Brighton. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and A License Coach JJ discuss Tottenhams game against Sunderland. Did De Zerbi get the line up right? Which players may be changed for Brighton and were the officials harsh on Spurs? #tottenhamnews #spursnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs are sat in the bottom 3 of the Premier League table and face an enormous opportunity against Sunderland to pull themselves back to safety. We discuss Roberto De Zerbis first pre game interview as Spurs manager and whether Spurs are likely to hit the ground running under their new manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim sits down with Greg who is a Sunderland fan to preview the upcoming game against Sunderland. What De Zerbi must do to stop a flying Sunderland side this season. What are the strengths and weaknesses and why Van de Ven needs to put in a strong performance. #TottenhamNews #SpursNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim sits down with Luke to discuss how new financial regulations coming into play from 2026 could cause more harm than good and change the footballing landscape once again. As focus increases on revenue it is likely clubs will take actions that alienate match going fans. #ohsospurs #tottenhamnews #spursnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and A License coach JJ sit down to analyse which players are most likely to beenfit from De Zerbis coaching style and tactics. #tottenhamnews #spursnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A License Coach JJ and Jim sit down to discuss what tactics De Zerbi will implement at Spurs this season and beyond. #OhSoSpurs #TottenhamPodcast #SpursPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim sits down with corporate finance professional and Spurs season ticket holder to analyse Tottenham's latest accounts. What do they mean for our future and what are the most important parts to know? #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach, I want to talk about how Spurs came the the decision to appoint him and whether he is the right man to take Spurs forward for the remainder of the season. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss Spurs decision to reportedly appoint De Zerbi as their head coach. We Can not escape the controversy around his time as a Premier League manager but also look to judge whether he is a cultural fit for Spurs from tactics to personality. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim sits down with Nick and Ben who are professionals in corporate finance to cover the true costs of relegation should it happen to Spurs amongst click bait headlines. How much would it cost, could Spurs buy players? How many would they sell? Would they need to be promoted in the first season?#spursnews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A license coach JJ and host Jim sit down to discuss how professional coach's would be looking at Tottenham's situation at Spurs to maximise the output of the squad for the remainder of the season. #ohsospurs #spursnews #tottenhamnews Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyOVS9_WQa0KaoSU06CaFQ/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs have to get this next decision right, their entire future as a club depends on it, having gone back and forth on the options available, it feels as if there is only one real option... #spursnews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and A license coach JJ discuss where it went wrong for Spurs in their latest defeat and what options that they have to turn a corner. Why do Spurs struggle to maintain consistency? Was it down to the tactics or players? Perhaps it is something far bigger.... #TottenhamNews #SpursNews #OhSoSpurs #TottenhamPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs may have lost to their Champions League tie but they have reminded me why I fell in love with them, we can believe again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah, Stu and Jim discuss Spurs much needed and uplifting performance against Liverpool. We cover the psychology of the players and why this meant so much more than a point to Spurs. #spursnews #ohsospurs #tottenhamnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and A License Coach JJ discuss Why Spurs looked like a more cohesive team than they have in months and whether it is likely to continue onto the next game against Forest. #SpursNews #OhSoSpurs #TottenhamNews #SpursLiverpool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A license coach JJ and Jim preview the upcoming game against Liverpool. They also look into whether the number 10 role has changed in the Premier League. #SpursNews #OhSoSpurs #TottenhamNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hold to account those who could potentially be held accountable for Tottenhams current situation. We put Daniel Levy, ENIC, Vinai Venkatesham, Johan Lange, Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank to trial. #spursnews #ohsospurs #tottenhamnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A license coach JJ and Jim discuss Spurs defeal to Atletico and the reasons for what seemed like terrible luck. There were some signs if improvement but Spurs have much work to do if they want to turn results around. #spursnews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A License Coach JJ And Jim discuss who Spurs should build this team around and preview the potential lineups they could deploy against Athletico Madrid. Lastly, who is key if Spurs were to go down? #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I want to discuss whether the way Spurs are targeted has gone too far and the idea of revealing in peoples discomfort who did not ask to be part of the banter or is it just part of football? #SpursNews #ohsospurs #tottenhamnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah and Jim sit down to discuss the systemic issues at Spurs and why the challenges are deeper than any individual can solve right now. #SpursPodcast #TottenhamNews Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyOVS9_WQa0KaoSU06CaFQ/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs may be in a bit of a crisis but we talk about the laughable parts of our crisis, of course we don't hold back on those culpable for the situation.... #tottenham #spursnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and A license coach JJ discuss Tottenhams most recent defeat, this time to Fulham. We discuss whether there were improvements across the team. Can Spurs turn around this form with the players available or is significant change needed? #spursnews #ohsospurs #tottenhamnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim, Jonny and Raj discuss Spurs defeat as we go 10 games without a win. When will it end? Despite much being within Spurs own making it does feel as if they may be treated differently by officials, but why? #SpursNews #OhSoSpurs #TottenhamNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raj and Jim have a discussion to see whether the sentiment around relegation has gone too far and the reasons why that is. We look at all the available form of odds and the science. behind each. #SpursNews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the OhSoSpurs podcast we are joined by Daniel Abrahams. Who has been working as a sport psychologist for 20 years. In a range of sports including Golf, F1 and Football. Daniel has worked with many professionals including Carlton Cole who during their time together made his first England cap. He has worked with West Ham, QPR, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Eddie Howe and Arne Slot along with numerous Olympians. To top it off Gareth Bale said his methodology to sports psychology changed his life! #SpursNews #tottenhamnews #tottenhamhotspur #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the North London Derby defeat to Arsenal, despite all the difficulties and pain we have been through as fans. These players need us more than ever. We must find a way of rebuilding the psychological rift that has destroyed our season. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews #OhSoSpurs #IgorTudor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs have lost to Arsenal in the North London Derby. A License Coach JJ and Jim unpick the performance and discuss the reasons beyond tactics that were evident in the game as to why Spurs are struggling. #spursnews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs #TottenhamArsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs take on Arsenal in one of the most heated North London Derbies in memory. Spurs have an opportunity to take the title out of Arsenals hands but Arsenal have the chance to throw Spurs into a relegation fight. Spurs must carry the positive energy into this game and not give Arsenal a chance to breath. #spursnews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs #igortudor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs have appointed their interim manager in Igor Tudor! We dive into who he is and what Spurs fans can expect from this appointment. Why it actually makes more sense than it gets credit for and Spurs fans should believe a little that the future may be brighter than they think. #SpursNews #tottenhamnews #ohsospurs #tottenhamhotspur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur, it was arguable overdue. Now the dust has settled after the announcement, Spurs fans find themselves looking at one another and asking 'What is next'. It is a crucial time for the club and a big decision we must get right. #tottenhamnews #spursnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jim and JJ analyse Tottenham's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, discussing the implications of player fatigue, managerial decisions, and the overall performance of the team. We discuss whether an interim manager would be coming in at the right time or whether it is too late.#SpursNews #TottenhamNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Oh So Spurs podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of Tottenham Hotspur, focusing on the team's struggles, particularly the impact of player injuries and the reputation of defender Cristian Romero. They delve into the managerial influence on player performance, the upcoming matches, and the looming threat of relegation. The conversation highlights the need for a turnaround in form and the importance of upcoming fixtures as the season progresses. #SpursNews #TottenhamNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summary In this episode of the Oso Spurs podcast, Jim and licensed coach JJ dissect Tottenham's recent 2-0 defeat, focusing on the team's performance, the impact of Romero's red card, and the need for a more pragmatic approach to their strategy. They discuss the balance between risk and reward in defense, the tactical issues that led to missed opportunities, and the challenges posed by injuries and squad depth. Despite the defeat, they highlight some positive takeaways from the match, particularly the performance of players like Souza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices