Off The Shelf

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Off The Shelf will bring you even closer to our great Club, telling often untold stories from the current playing squad to the legends who went before them, the staff who keep everything ticking over behind the scenes and, of course, our fans - the heartbeat of Spurs.

Each podcast is dedicated to its subject, shining a light on their careers and the stories that define them. How did Ledley King feel when he was told he’d have to retire? How did Jenna Schillaci react when she was told she couldn’t play football as a young girl? How did Oliver Skipp climb through the ranks from Academy to first team? How did Molly Bartrip overcome serious health issues to reach the top of the women’s game? What was the one thing Heurelho Gomes wished for when he left home in Brazil to pursue his dream in Europe? You’ll hear those answers and more across the series…

And who better to present our podcast than one of our modern-day greats and fans' favourite, Michael Dawson! 'Daws' joined us in January, 2005 and spent nine years at the Club, making 324 appearances in all competitions for us until departing in the summer of 2014. Michael finally retired after 20 seasons as a professional for Nottingham Forest, Spurs and Hull City in August, 2021, and stepped straight into new roles as our Club Ambassador and as a panellist on Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports. A true leader, Daws radiates enthusiasm - his love for the Club shines through.

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39 episodes
Updated Apr 16, 2025

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Apr 16, 2025 · 36 min
EPISODE 36 - Vicky Jepson
Vicky Jepson, Senior Assistant Head Coach of our Women's First Team, guest stars in the latest episode of Off The Shelf! After starting her coaching journey at just 16 years old, Vicky has journeyed from her local sides in Macclesfield, to roles with the FA and Liverpool before joining Spurs as Assistant Coach under Rehanne Skinner in 2021. Enticed by the Club's vision, Vicky is into her fourth season in north London which has seen her lead the side as Interim Head Coach, play an instrumental role in professionalising the women's team and now work alongside Head Coach Robert Vilahamn in her current role - including the historic Women's FA Cup run to reach our first-ever final at Wembley Stadium in 2023/24. One of 17 women to have completed their UEFA Pro Licence, this is a fascinating listen with anecdotes and insights from an elite operator at the top of the women's game. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
EPISODE 35 - David Bentley (Live)
Off The Shelf takes to the stage 🤩 in a podcast first, we switched the studio for a live audience as the charismatic David Bentley guest stars alongside hosts Michael Dawson and Ben Haines 🎭
Mar 11, 2025 · 58 min
EPISODE 34 - Teddy Sheringham
"Oh Teddy, Teddy..." was a frequent chant echoing around White Hart Lane over the years as our former number 10 bagged another one of his 124 goals across his 277 appearances in Lilywhite. As you may have guessed, the latest guest to join Off The Shelf is Spurs legend Teddy Sheringham! Having played for Spurs as a schoolboy at 14 years old, the budding footballer had to carve out a path elsewhere with spells at Millwall and Nottingham Forest before joining us in the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93. Opening his account on his home debut in a 2-0 win over Sheffield United under the lights at the Lane - our first win in the division - the mercurial talent and clinical finisher went on to be a hero to a generation of fans over his two spells with the Club and ended his career with an impressive 146 Premier League goals. One of 18 players to score a century of goals for Spurs, hear Teddy's tales of his footballing days for both club and country, from formidable partnerships here with the likes of Jurgen Klinsmann - including the inspiration behind the German's iconic dive celebration - to playing his part for Manchester United in their treble-winning season and on the international stage for the Three Lions. Expect insights into our former captain's key moments, contributions, and the enduring legacy of an English football icon. Don't forget, you can watch Teddy in Lilywhite once again when he lines up for Spurs Legends against AC Milan Glorie at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 23 March! Purchase tickets for Spurs Legends vs AC Milan Glorie here. Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025 · 59 min
EPISODE 33 - David Ginola
Off The Shelf is back! And back in some style with none other than the magic of David Ginola 🪄 The late 1990s at Spurs: a time synonymous with our iconic number 1️⃣4️⃣. With an aura that transcended football, David was an entertainer who dazzled time and again with his flowing locks and artistry on the ball that would torment his opposite full-back whilst mesmerising the Spurs faithful. When David talks, you listen. This is a fascinating episode with spell-binding anecdotes that have you captivated in a way that he used to do with the ball at his feet at White Hart Lane 🤩 Relive the magic of the Frenchman's incredible journey and, of course, his unforgettable spell in north London that brought a worldie against Barnsley on our way to League Cup glory in 1999 and saw him claim the PFA Player of the Year in the process. Get ready for a nostalgic journey of a player and person who brought pure joy to Spurs fans and made him a true hero in Lilywhite 🤍 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
EPISODE 32 - Glenn Hoddle
We are graced with footballing royalty this week as Spurs legend and former England player and manager Glenn Hoddle joins Off The Shelf 👑
May 8, 2024 · 47 min
EPISODE 31 - Karl Steptoe
Joining Daws and Milesy on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is our Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Karl Steptoe.
Apr 25, 2024 · 15 min
BONUS EPISODE - Life Advice
Hear from our Off The Shelf guests as they share their life advice pearls of wisdom to help empower you on your journey in football or in life.
Apr 17, 2024 · 16 min
BONUS EPISODE - Football Memorabilia
In this bonus episode, we asked our Off The Shelf guests all about their most prized and priceless memorabilia collected from their careers.
Apr 10, 2024 · 16 min
BONUS EPISODE - Ultimate 5-A-Side Teams
In this bonus episode, we set our Off The Shelf guests a very tricky task: build an Ultimate 5️⃣-a-side Spurs team 💫
Apr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
EPISODE 30 - Michael Dawson
Yes, you read that right, in our 3️⃣0️⃣th episode the tables have turned as host Michael 'Daws' Dawson takes to the Off The Shelf hot seat 🤍
Mar 28, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
EPISODE 29 - Matt Wells
Joining Milesy and Daws this week is Men's First Team assistant coach - Matt Wells!
Mar 20, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
EPISODE 28 - John Fennelly
Joining hosts Milesy and Matt Tarr this week is our former Press Officer and *checks notes* pretty-much-everything-else-off-pitch - John 'Fenners' Fennelly 🗞 a particularly special person to Milesy which you'll discover why in the introduction 🤝
Mar 13, 2024 · 59 min
EPISODE 27 - Alfie Whiteman
Joining Milesy and Daws this week is another Academy graduate and member of our Men's First Team squad - goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman! 🧤 A Spurs fan born and bred in Tottenham, Alfie joined our Academy at the age of just 10 before progressing all the way through our ranks before going onto make his senior debut in November, 2020. Discussing his childhood years in N17, 'Alf' reveals his first memories on Spurs including the story of the day he walked out with the team at the mascot away at West Ham as a nine-year-old and his early years in our youth system 👦 Moving into our First Team set up over the last few years, Alfie takes us through the trials and tribulations of being at goalkeeper at the highest level 🏃 working alongside and learning from his idols 🤩 before going onto earn his first debut on the European stage 🌍 He then discusses his unique loans in 2021 and 2022 which took him to the wilderness and forests of Sweden where he lived almost amongst nature with a log cabin in the snow 🌲 to his varying interests outside of football such as his passion for music which has seen him recently take to the decks on local radio 🎧 Watch on SPURSPLAY - https://play.tottenhamhotspur.com/home For more on Tottenham Hotspur: Club App - tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs-official-app YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCEg25rdRZXg32iwai6N6l0w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial TikTok - tiktok.com/@spursofficial?lang=en Instagram - instagram.com/spursofficial Facebook - facebook.com/TottenhamHotspur Spurs Shop - shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2024 · 48 min
EPISODE 26 - Mark Falco
Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles is a UEFA Cup winner and prolific bagsman, Mark Falco!
Feb 28, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
EPISODE 25 - Aaron Lennon
Blink and you'll miss him... joining Off The Shelf co-hosts Michael Dawson and Matt Tarr on the podcast this week is the lightning fast Aaron Lennon!
Feb 21, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
EPISODE 24 - David Howells
Joining Off The Shelf hosts Daws and Milesy is a gem of a midfielder and even better person, David Howells!
Feb 14, 2024 · 48 min
EPISODE 23 - Simon Davies
Joining hosts Milesy and Daws on Off The Shelf this week is our Academy Director, Simon Davies! Growing up around Manchester, find out how Sir Alex Ferguson played his part in Simon's early career that led to him captaining Manchester United's Class of '92 youth side. Making 20 senior appearances for the Red Devils, scoring once, the midfielder spent the majority of his playing days in the English football leagues before embarking on a coaching career that has since developed an Aca
Feb 7, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
EPISODE 22 - Peter Crouch
Joining the Off The Shelf podcast this week is an icon and Spurs legend... Peter Crouch 🤖 In true Crouchy style, one of football's most charismatic personalities takes us on a nostalgic journey starting with his memorable days in our Academy - forging a lifelong bond with his best friend and another one of our own, Ledley King 👑 - to moving away from Spurs to pursue a senior career spanning the Championship and Premier League before returning to the Club for a towering spell in ou
Feb 1, 2024 · 1 hr
EPISODE 21 - Micky Hazard
Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles is our legendary former midfielder, Micky Hazard! Hazard, a name etched in the annals of our storied history, embarked on his Spurs journey when he moved to north London from his hometown of Sunderland in his teenage years. Despite bouts of homesickness, he soon settled into his new home and went on to establish himself as a key player with technical prowess at a time when the likes of Glenn Hoddle and Ossie Ardiles were senior players to mentor
Jan 24, 2024 · 44 min
EPISODE 20 - Brennan Johnson
Off The Shelf is back with a brand new edition in 2024 as Daws and Milesy sit down with our summer signing Brennan Johnson! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 In the pod's 20th episode, Daws and Brennan reminisce on some of their playing days together at Nottingham Forest - after all, Daws was skipper on the day of Brennan's professional debut for the Reds in August, 2019 - as well as when the boot was on the other foot when a young Michael was cleaning Brennan's dad's boots at the City Ground 🧼 C