# Why do Spurs keep hitting the self-destruct button?

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-podcast-887075)
Published: 2026-05-12T15:13:21+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-fc-podcast/episodes/why-do-spurs-keep-hitting-the-self-destruct-button
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## Resource

The relegation race looks set to go to the wire after Tottenham’s draw against Leeds. So have West Ham been given a lifeline? And why do Spurs keep pressing the self-destruct button? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Dan Kilpatrick Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Guy Clarke, Nick Thomson Videographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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