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Spurs legend threw his hat in the ring to take charge of struggling side

He wanted to form an emergency three-man coaching team.

Glenn Hoddle: I offered to manage Tottenham before Roberto De Zerbi joined ESPN India

Hoddle, 68, made 490 appearances for Spurs between 1975 and 1987 and later managed the club for two years from 2001 to 2003.

Today, we’re dropping in on one of the most talented footballers England has ever produced. Kate sits down for a cup of tea with Glenn Hoddle to ask him what makes a great footballer, what it takes to be a truly great manager, and - obviously - whether Spurs can win the league… Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Find us on socials @footballramble. Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.