# Why were Spurs' so shocking at Brentford?

An episode of [The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1488523485), 24 Aug 2026, 48 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/681ccd8a24b1daf01a7207ba/e/6a8c504666c4a1e81adb3e91/media.mp3

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 Maw Producer: Tom Fuller Exec Producer: Adam Jones Get in touch: X: @VFTLpodcast Email: vftl@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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