Tottenham Turn A Corner? | The Wolves Win, Xavi Simons Devastation & Surviving Relegation

About this episode

Jack and Big Jon Bass celebrate Tottenham's first Premier League win of 2026 while discussing the implications of Xavi Simons' injury and the team's relegation struggles.

Jack is joined by Big Jon Bass from The Big Jon Bass Show to celebrate a genuine rarity this year: Tottenham Hotspur actually winning a football match. The pair dissect the massive, much-needed victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers to secure our first Premier League win of 2026. We discuss why, despite West Ham's gutting late winner against Everton keeping Spurs firmly in the relegation mire, this result genuinely feels like the squad is finally turning a crucial psychological corner under Roberto De Zerbi. However, in true Tottenham fashion, the joy is incredibly short-lived as we react to the absolutely devastating news that Xavi Simons has suffered an ACL injury. We discuss the brutal reality of the Dutchman missing the World Cup and potentially facing a season in the Championship, before questioning just how Spurs will cope without the main catalyst for our recent upturn in form. The injury woes continue as we examine Dominic Solanke's latest muscular setback, despite De Zerbi's reassurances. Jack asks Jon if our desperation for positives has led us to clutch at straws with the striker, debating whether he is ultimately a prime example of the unimaginative, unambitious…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Hussey

Guest: Big Jon Bass

Topics covered

• Tottenham Hotspur
• Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Premier League
• Xavi Simons injury
• relegation battle
• Roberto De Zerbi
• Dominic Solanke

Keywords

• Tottenham Hotspur
• Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Xavi Simons
• ACL injury
• relegation
• Premier League
• Roberto De Zerbi
• Dominic Solanke

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham

Places: Championship

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