Why Modern Football Isn’t The Same | Phil Holder

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Holder — former Tottenham Hotspur player and Brentford manager — to talk about football then vs now.

Phil came through the game in a completely different era. One built on discipline, hard work, and real competition. He went on to play at Spurs, face some of the greats, and later manage Brentford to a league title.

We talk about how the game has changed — from mentality and standards to money, VAR, and modern players — and whether football has lost something along the way.

This one goes beyond football. It’s about mindset, competition, and what it really means to earn something.