Spurs '91: Gascoigne, Gold, and the FA Cup with Ewan Flynn

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper welcome special guest Euan Flynn, author of 'When the Year Ends in One,' to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's momentous 1990-91 season. The episode delves into Paul Gascoigne's tearful departure due to a career-threatening injury during the FA Cup final and the financial turmoil facing the club, which saw a potential world-record transfer deal collapse. The podcast covers the epic highs and disastrous lows of that pivotal season, from Gascoigne's mesmerizing FA Cup run to the behind-the-scenes financial entanglements involving Irving Scholar and the club's eventual acquisition by Alan Sugar. Tune in for an in-depth look at how this season had ramifications far beyond the football pitch. 00:00 Gascoigne's Injury and Tottenham's Financial Crisis 00:37 Introduction to the Special Episode 01:41 The Pivotal 1990-91 Season 02:19 Tottenham's Financial Woes and Ownership Issues 04:03 The Year Ending in One: A Superstition Explained 05:21 Gascoigne's Meteoric Rise and Media Frenzy 08:02 The Illusion of a Title Challenge 10:18 Irving Scholar's Takeover and Financial Missteps 21:13 The Culture and Discipline at Tottenham 23:46 The FA Cup Run Begins 31:36 The Pressure on Young Athletes 32:28 The Semifinal at Wembley 34:00 Venables and the Mysterious Financier 40:34 The FA Cup Final Build-Up 47:23 The Dramatic FA Cup Final 54:36 The Aftermath and Legacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.