EPISODE 35 - David Bentley (Live)

Off The Shelf takes to the stage 🤩 in a podcast first, we switched the studio for a live audience as the charismatic David Bentley guest stars alongside hosts Michael Dawson and Ben Haines 🎭

With that slicked back barnet, wand of a right foot and the gift of the gab, this is a laugh-a-minute episode as our former number 5️⃣ charts his upbringing, how he idolised Paul Gascoigne in a Spurs shirt and the belting anecdotes from his playing days - such as the hat-trick against Manchester United and the hilarious prank call around his first England senior call-up 😂

Fulfilling a boyhood dream to emulate Gazza when he signed for us in 2008, 'Bents' and former team-mate 'Diva Daws' 💁‍♂️ share the tales, nicknames and banter during their time together in the dressing room at White Hart Lane, including the story behind one of our most iconic north London derby goals in the 4-4 with Arsenal and the ice bucket drenching 🧊 and night out that followed Champions League qualification under Harry Redknapp 🍾

Retiring at 28 due to a knee injury following a loan moves in England and Russia with FC Rostov, Bents opens up about his decision to retire at such a young age, a focus on family life and now loving football all over again through his son's passion.

Also, you need to stick around for the quick-fire questions at the end... 🤣

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Off The Shelf will bring you even closer to our great Club, telling often untold stories from the current playing squad to the legends who went before them, the staff who keep everything ticking over behind the scenes and, of course, our fans - the heartbeat of Spurs.

Each podcast is dedicated to its subject, shining a light on their careers and the stories that define them. How did Ledley King feel when he was told he’d have to retire? How did Jenna Schillaci react when she was told she couldn’t play football as a young girl? How did Oliver Skipp climb through the ranks from Academy to first team? How did Molly Bartrip overcome serious health issues to reach the top of the women’s game? What was the one thing Heurelho Gomes wished for when he left home in Brazil to pursue his dream in Europe? You’ll hear those answers and more across the series…

And who better to present our podcast than one of our modern-day greats and fans' favourite, Michael Dawson! 'Daws' joined us in January, 2005 and spent nine years at the Club, making 324 appearances in all competitions for us until departing in the summer of 2014. Michael finally retired after 20 seasons as a professional for Nottingham Forest, Spurs and Hull City in August, 2021, and stepped straight into new roles as our Club Ambassador and as a panellist on Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports. A true leader, Daws radiates enthusiasm - his love for the Club shines through.

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