Deep Dive into Spurs Fandom with Josh: Childhood Soccer to Tottenham's Future Prospects
In this episode of 'Don't Know Much About Football,' hosts Ian and Karlo are joined by their guest, Josh, a long-time friend and ardent Tottenham Hotspur fan. They discuss Josh's lifelong affection for soccer, tracing it back to his childhood in Boston and his growing fandom for Tottenham Hotspur. The conversation delves into the evolution of Josh's soccer knowledge, the nuances between watching World Cup and club football, and his transition to becoming a year-round soccer fan. Josh shares his observations on today's soccer landscape, the intensity of youth club soccer in the U.S., and how it differs from his own experiences growing up. They also explore Tottenham's current squad, potential transfers, and their prospects for the upcoming season. The episode wraps up with Josh participating in a fun trivia quiz about Spurs and predicting the club’s future performances.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:43 Josh's Football Journey
01:27 From World Cup to Premier League
02:29 Becoming a Tottenham Fan
03:44 Boston Sports and Football Fandom
04:56 Differences Between Club and International Football
08:22 Youth Soccer in the US
14:39 Women's Football and USWNT
17:50 How to Get Into Football
22:49 Experiencing Football Around the World
25:18 US Football Culture and Fan Engagement
28:59 Switching Gears: Talking About Spurs
29:17 Tottenham Hotspur: Pronunciation and Europa League
30:19 Vibes and Style Under Ange Postecoglu
32:01 Transfer Window Concerns and Squad Depth
41:02 Quiz Time: Test Your Spurs Knowledge
48:15 Season Predictions and Final Thoughts
Host's note: this was our first recording in season 2 but for reasons known only to Ian, it took us until the end of October to edit it and release it. We hope you have as much fun checking Josh's pre-season predictions against the season so far as we are in our member community where Josh and the other guests are continuing the conversation with Ian and Karlo.
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