In this episode of Tottenham – Home and Away, Graeme and Glen look back at Spurs’ disappointing opening-day defeat away at Brentford, preview the Charlton Athletic League Cup tie, look ahead to the weekend’s home match against Newcastle, and round up the latest transfer news.

Glen gives his view from inside the Brentford end, where Spurs looked miles off the pace against a well-drilled Brentford side. We discuss Roberto De Zerbi’s comments, whether pre-season left the squad underprepared, the lack of cohesion, Richarlison’s struggles, Mikey Moore’s bright moments, Archie Gray as captain, Kinsky, Tonali, Senesi, Van Hecke, Robertson and why the team looked more like a collection of players than a proper side.

We also look at the new attacking arrivals: Savio and Marmoush, whether Spurs are overpaying, how quickly they can be integrated, and whether the club still needs a proper number 10 with Maddison injured and Kulusevski/Zabi unavailable.

Then we preview Charlton in the League Cup and discuss why this competition matters even more without European football, before looking ahead to Newcastle at home — Glen’s first home game of the season in person with Graeme.

Plenty to unpack after a rough start. Is Brentford a wake-up call, or a warning sign?

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