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Share The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show Spurs' summer transfer window: Rated and slated • A chaotic and eventful couple of days to end Spurs' summer transfer window. The panel discuss: the Mudryk signing, Richarlison's situation, Kevin Danso to Sunderland and Pape Sarr to Juventus. They also talk: the overall transfer strategy, whether De Zerbi has had 'too much' power and why this summer felt so different. Hosts: Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris Producer: Tom Fuller Exec Producer: Adam Jones Get in touch: X: @VFTLpodcast Email: vftl@theathletic.com More episodes View all episodes Why isn't it clicking for De Zerbi and Spurs yet? 51:50|Two Premier League games, two defeats for De Zerbi's Spurs. The panel discuss - what exactly went so wrong for the team against Newcastle, the mentality of the players, a new potential signing from Everton and the possible sales of Kevin Danso, Pape Sarr and Richarlison.Hosts: Kate Mason, James Maw, Jay HarrisProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesGet in touch:X: @VFTLpodcastEmail: vftl@theathletic.comCan Savio build on his electric Spurs debut? 48:20|Everything that could have gone right, did go right for De Zerbi last night against Charlton in the Carabao Cup. Matheus Fernandes played out of skin, Solanke scored, Mikey Moore shone and, of course, new signing Sávio popped up with a dream debut goal.Plus! We also talk Omar Marmoush, the impact he could have and preview Newcastle on Saturday.Hosts: Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Maw, Dan KilpatrickProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesGet in touch:X: @VFTLpodcastEmail: vftl@theathletic.comWhy were Spurs' so shocking at Brentford? 48:03|A disappointing beginning to the 2026/27 Premier League season for Tottenham Hotspur. Our panel attempt to make sense of why Spurs looked so under-prepared. We discuss Lucas Bergvall's performance, Archie Gray as captain and whether we have been a bit too lenient towards these young players?Hosts: Kate Mason, Jay Harris, James MawProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesGet in touch:X: @VFTLpodcastEmail: vftl@theathletic.comThe ultimate Spurs 2026/27 season preview 55:25|The summer spending spree continues! Our esteemed VFTL panel discuss reports that Tottenham Hotspur have just signed Savinho from Manchester City and not only that...more players are on the way! We also preview the 26/27 Premier League season, predicting top goal scorer, league position and dream outcomes. And we look ahead to the very first game...Brentford away on Saturday.Hosts: Kate Mason, James Maw, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Elias BurkeProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesGet in touch:X: @VFTLpodcastEmail: vftl@theathletic.comIs Spurs' 'painful rebuild' enough - or do they need more? 47:10|De Zerbi's revolution is in full swing. The panel discuss reports that Tottenham Hotspur are about to say goodbye to former No.1 Guglielmo Vicario and ask the question - is this the 'painful rebuild' we've all been waiting for? And will it be enough? They also pick apart the final two pre-season fixtures against Hoffenheim, Mikey Moore's future, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and much much more! Hosts: Kate Mason, Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-BrookeProducer: Tom FullerExec Producer: Adam JonesCristian Romero's complicated legacy + arrivederci Djed! 54:39|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss captain Cristian Romero's sale to Spain, pros/cons, his legacy and much more! + Djed's departure, the fee (was it too low?) and how Spurs go about replacing him. They also take Micky van de Ven and his potential as the new leader of Tottenham's dressing room. HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-BrookePRODUCER: Tom FullerBomba, injuries and youth players! + What did we learn from Spurs' pre-season tour? 43:17|Host Kate Mason is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and James Maw to discuss: the end of Spurs' pre-season tour to New Zealand and Australia, injuries (rumoured and otherwise), Kulusevksi's return, Jay's extensive research into any forthcoming potential 'bomba' and much much more!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Jay Harris, James MawPRODUCER: Tom FullerInside Spurs' pre-season tour, Bergvall, Xavi + Should Maddison be captain? 49:18|Host Kate Mason is joined by Elias Burke (live from Sydney!), Jay Harris and Dan Kilpatrick to give the inside scoop on Spurs' pre-season tour down under. They discuss: Lucas Bergvall's future, a young squad, Micky van de Ven, James Maddison as captain, Jay's interview with Xavi Simons and much much more!HOST: Kate MasonWITH: Elias Burke, Jay Harris, Dan KilpatrickPRODUCER: Tom Fuller