Spurs are really dull today, they lack ideas up top and are only just defensively competent. This is the best I’ve seen them play in ages.

The many, many people who think that you can blame your problems on: Escape Goats.

Impossible to overstate how important outlets like Orb's OptaJoe were 15+ years ago when it came to educating wallies like me about data and the correct way to use it. He's one of the best.

After 28 years, sadly my time at Opta has come to an end. Through seven different owners, some good, some bad, I've helped the companies grow the brand from start up to global behemoth and I've been very lucky to have a job that was also my hobby.

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you! You'll love it. And one day I'll have time for FM again...

Something reckless again, I'm afraid. Mrs Macintosh is not impressed.

Your fancy smart speaker would be able to play Track Radio if you lived on a lighthouse somewhere off the Shetlands. (and you had decent wifi)

Track Radio unveils first presenter line-up for launch day <div><img width="1280" height="720" src="https://radiotoday.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Track_Radio.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt=""></div>Track Radio has revealed its initial presenter line-up ahead of its launch on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May.

We start on May 4, you'll be able to listen on DAB in London, on our fancy website, on our fancy app, and by shouting, "PLAY TRACK RADIO!" at your fancy smart speaker.

www.radiotoday.uk/2026/04/trac...

And we're off. From May 4, Mark Pougatch is Drive Time on Track Radio.

Thank you! We’ll have a special app and a website and you can shout at Alexa and she’ll play us.

I say ‘us’ but it’s not me. We’ve got MUCH better people than me.

Ha! Thank you ever so much. I still quite liked that Punk beer they had. It was quite nice until you read all the mad stuff on the side of the can...

So, this is why I've been a little quiet of late.

www.radiotoday.uk/2026/04/trac...

Thank you! I've been lurking a bit. But I knew that if I started posting about Spurs, I'd never stop.

This is one of only two or three newsletters that I actually read and today's issue is very strong.

<wipes away tear>

That is a young man living life properly.

I can't hear the tomato story often enough. If someone says, "Have you heard about him and the tomatoes?" I'll shake my head just so that I can hear it again.

This has been such a great season for Scottish football. With apologies to all Celtic fans

Ha ha! I've had a similar experience. Southend may not be very good, but at least the football matches feel like football matches.

Welcome to the Premier League: If you like incessant stoppages, this really is the place for you.

I appreciate you.

Can you sack a manager after two and a half games? The half-bit certainly has precedence at Spurs. Watching this, the two-bit doesn't seem unfair.

Aw, what a lovely man he was. I always remember the people who were kind to me when I turned up in 2007 not knowing anyone or anything (pre-Twitter days). He was fun.

I am so excited for this game. Literally every possible result would be hilarious

Aw, thanks so much! I actually saw that book the other day, so I'll give it a read on your recommendation!

Hiya! Sorry for late reply, haven't been on here much. Pod is on hiatus because something big came up. But don't unsubscribe, for we do have plans.

David Squires on … Jim Ratcliffe’s comments and his need for some home truths Our cartoonist reflects on the Manchester United co-owner’s recent statements and electioneering, via the prism of Cracker’s DCI Bilborough

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @sport.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

It’s devastatingly stupid, isn’t it? Like allowing a five year old to make all your major decisions

We can rule nothing out with a man like ths

“It didn’t work for those people etc etc”