The Leeds Lesson: Win Ugly, Win Anyway

Tottenham continue their European journey with a gritty Champions League draw against Bodø/Glimt, followed by a much-improved Premier League win over Leeds. Stu and Ash break down both matches — the tactical adjustments, injury updates, and the growing influence of Thomas Frank on this developing Spurs side. 🧠 We discuss: Lessons from the trip to the Arctic Circle ❄️ The impact of Frank’s rotation and mentality 🔁 Key performances from Romero, Poro, and Zavi Simons ⚽ Spurs’ improved resilience and fitness regime 💪 What comes next against Aston Villa and Monaco Plus: a quick detour to Hollywood 🎬 as Ash updates us on his writing projects and the legacy of The French Connection. #COYS | #Spurs | #CADSPodcast ⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Intro & Tonight’s agenda 0:20 – Discussing the Bodø/Glimt Champions League match 2:50 – Spurs’ fitness, rotation & mental resilience 4:30 – Thomas Frank’s influence on mentality and squad depth 6:30 – Injury management, biomechanics, and the backline 8:45 – Lazy punditry & media narratives 10:30 – Frank’s rotation policy and squad freshness 13:00 – Midfield depth and balance problems 16:45 – Premier League recap: Leeds vs Spurs 18:00 – Physical sides and Spurs’ response 20:00 – Tactical shifts and Frank’s Brentford blueprint 23:30 – Player focus: Tel, Odobert, Kudus, and Zavi Simons 28:30 – Midfield options: Gray, Bentancur, Berival, Sarr 33:30 – Where Zavi should play & left-sided needs 38:00 – Transfer targets (Semenyo, Wharton) 40:45 – Striker situation: Solanke, Moani, Richarlison 43:45 – Injury updates & depth 45:30 – Romero’s leadership and influence 47:00 – Pellinia and Spurs’ No.6 role 50:00 – Gray, Bentancur & Sarr in midfield 51:30 – Upcoming fixtures: Villa & Monaco 53:00 – Ash’s “Harlem to Hollywood” update 54:10 – Wrap-up & sign-off