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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.


  • 39 episodes
  • Updated Apr 16, 2025

Episodes39

  • Dec 20, 2023 · 50 min

    EPISODE 19 - Paul Allen

    <p>A Spurs legend and a man of a footballing dynasty joins us on the podcast this week 👨‍👦‍👦</p><br><p>Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles is our legendary former midfielder, Paul Allen!</p><br><p>The youngest ever player to start an FA Cup final, Paul sign for us in 1985 and went onto make almost 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ appearances for the Club while also helping us to our latest FA Cup triumph in 1991 🏆. Nephew of our former forward Les Allen, the midfielder is also cousin to our former striker Clive

  • Dec 13, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min

    EPISODE 18 - Ossie Ardiles

    <p>We have true Spurs and world football royalty on the Off The Shelf podcast this week 👑</p><br><p>Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles is our legendary former player and manager, Osvaldo 'Ossie' Ardiles!</p><br><p>Ossie joined Spurs after winning the World Cup with Argentina in 1978, a pioneering move alongside compatriot Ricky Villa, going on to make 311 appearances between 1978-88 and achieved ‘Ossie’s Dream’ by winning the FA Cup at Wembley in 1981 and added the UEFA Cup three years later

  • Dec 6, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    EPISODE 17 - Robert Vilahamn

    <p>Joining hosts Paul Miles and former Spurs women's player Jenna Schillaci on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is... Robert Vilahamn!</p><br><p>Growing up in the quiet seaside village of Skärhamn in Sweden, our Women's First Team Head Coach takes us on his football journey from his early days playing against his brother, onto his playing days with IFK Göteborg and Sweden Under-19 before discovering his true calling was to pursue a coaching career.</p><br><p>A qualified teacher, Robert carved

  • Nov 29, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    EPISODE 16 - Steven Caulker

    <p>Joining Michael Dawson and Matt Tarr on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is... Steven Caulker!</p><br><p>From his Spurs academy days, his surprise first team debut coming completely out of the blue to representing Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics - in the football team but it could've been 800m - 'Caulks' takes us through his journey at the Club and beyond.</p><br><p>Uncover the challenges he faced under Andre Villas-Boas, his solitary cap (and goal!) for England and why he opted to pla

  • Nov 22, 2023 · 53 min

    EPISODE 15 - Pat Jennings

    <p>Goalkeeping royalty on the Off The Shelf podcast 👑 </p><br><p>Joining Michael Dawson and Matt Tarr this week is legendary Spurs player, Pat Jennings.</p><br><p>Pat was a special player and is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers in history. The Northern Ireland stopper was our custodian for 13 years and amassed 591 appearances in perhaps the club's most successful period in history. During his time at White Hart Lane, the 78-year-old spent a glittering spell that brought four major trop

  • Nov 15, 2023 · 49 min

    EPISODE 14 - Paul Robinson

    <p>Our Off The Shelf podcast guest this week is our former captain and goalkeeper, Paul Robinson!</p><br><p>Join us as the pod returns to Yorkshire as 'Robbo' takes us through his football journey from York City academy, seizing his opportunity at Leeds United to be their first-choice goalkeeper and his career-defining move to Spurs at 23 years old where his appearances in Lilywhite quickly established him as England's number one before concluding his four-year spell with Carling Cup success in

  • Nov 8, 2023 · 57 min

    EPISODE 13 - Danny Rose

    <p>Joining Michael Dawson and Paul Miles on the Off The Shelf podcast this week is Danny Rose!</p><br><p>Daws and Danny are in familiar territory as the pod travels north to Yorkshire, the county where it all started for both defenders, with our special guest having progressed through the youth ranks at Leeds United before moving to Spurs in the summer of 2007 at aged 16.</p><br><p>From growing up in Doncaster to his youth academy days and becoming a mainstay in our first team, we chart Danny's

  • Nov 1, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min

    EPISODE 12 - Amy Turner

    <p>A player with a decade of top-flight experience under her belt, Amy Turner is a stalwart of the Spurs Women's squad who has proved people wrong throughout her career.</p><br><p>Growing up in Yorkshire, Amy discusses being the only girl in the boys league before joining Sheffield Wednesday's academy - despite her allegiance to Sheffield United - and going on to make her FA Women’s Premier League debut for Doncaster Rovers Belles at just 16 years of age.</p><br><p>In a fascinating career which

  • Oct 18, 2023 · 52 min

    EPISODE 11 - Les Ferdinand

    <p>Joining the Off The Shelf podcast this week is lifelong Spurs fan and Club legend... Les Ferdinand!</p><br><p>One of the greatest strikers to grace the Premier League era, 'Sir Les' is a non-league success story who had stints at Southall and Hayes until his talents caught the eye of Queen's Park Rangers and, as they say, the rest is history.</p><br><p>From growing up in Act... sorry, Ladbroke Grove, Les takes us on an incredible journey through his time as a goalkeeper - yes, you read that r

  • Oct 11, 2023 · 49 min

    EPISODE 10 - Fraser Forster

    Fraser Forster joins the Off The Shelf podcast to discuss his footballing journey and his time in north London so far.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Oct 4, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min

    EPISODE 09 - Younes Kaboul

    A defender who was a League Cup winner with us in 2008 and had two spells at the Club, Younes Kaboul tells his Spurs story.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Aug 24, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    EPISODE 08 - Sandro

    Cult hero Sandro joins Daws and Milesy on the Off The Shelf podcast to tell all about his Spurs career.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Aug 17, 2023 · 55 min

    EPISODE 07 - Clive Allen

    Club legend Clive Allen joins the Off The Shelf podcast to tell his incredible Spurs story.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Aug 10, 2023 · 35 min

    Episode 06 - Gary Mabbutt: The Making Of

    In the sixth episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, our legendary former captain, winner of the 1991 FA Cup Gary Mabbutt reveals his journey into professional football with Daws and Milesy.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Aug 3, 2023 · 56 min

    EPISODE 05 - Molly Bartrip

    In the fifth episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, defender Molly Bartrip opens up on her incredible journey in life to date with Daws and Milesy.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Jul 27, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

    EPISODE 04 - Heurelho Gomes

    In the fourth episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, former Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes joins Daws and Milesy to tell his story. From growing up on a farm in his native Brazil, to leaving home for Dutch side PSV to help provide for his family, then making 130 appearances in six years at our Club and representing Brazil - this is an amazing tale from a special player, and an even better person.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' targe

  • Jul 19, 2023 · 40 min

    EPISODE 03 - Oliver Skipp

    In the third episode of our Off The Shelf podcast, European Under-21 champion Oliver Skipp joins Daws and Milesy to tell his story so far.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Jul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

    EPISODE 02 - Jenna Schillaci

    In the second episode of the Off The Shelf podcast, legendary Spurs Women player Jenna Schillaci tells her story.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • Jul 5, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min

    EPISODE 01 - Ledley King

    In the first episode of our official podcast, Off The Shelf, Ledley King tells his story... the kid who grew up in Bow, east London, joined Spurs as a schoolboy aged 16 and went to the top, captained the team for seven years, led us to victory at Wembley and represented England at the World Cup. But Ledley’s story is also one of heartbreak, as a chronic knee injury eventually forced him to call time on his career aged just 31 in 2012 – Ledley opens up on his emotions on the day he was told he wo