Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

Jack is joined by Phil to reflect on the weekend's loss to Liverpool. While losing to Liverpool is fairly commonplace for Tottenham, we discuss why the continued poor results and wretched home form are now a cause for major concern. We ask the uncomfortable question: Are Spurs actually too big to go down? We then dive into the psyche of the fanbase and the debate around "purity of ethos" versus wi...

Jack reflects off the back of yet another home defeat and defeat to Liverpool - something you'd think we're accustomed to be now, but still the frustration grows. From bad refereeing to questionable decision making from the players - it still felt like a largely uninspiring affair, aside from a rousing ending spearheaded by Richarlison. It needn't be all negatives, but we seriously need to start w...

Jack is joined by Billie T to dive back into the shocking performance against Nottingham Forest, lamenting the wheels coming off the previous (minor) upturn in form. We ask if Spurs fans are being too hasty and emotional in calling for Thomas Frank’s head now? Should we stick with him and ride this out, or is it only right that we hold dear to our identity as an attacking side and refuse to compro...

Jack is joined by Mark Nesbit to discuss the fallout from Tottenham's humbling at the hands of Nottingham Forest. We dive into the "who was to blame" debate between Archie Gray and Guglielmo Vicario, which leads to a wider conversation about the goalkeeper spot. Is it imperative we replace him? And if the backup options aren't good enough either, is this just another sign that the recruitment and...

After some promising form, a strangely abysmal performance from Spurs at the City ground. Forest fans will no doubt be revelling in this one after the summer's bitter back and forth between the clubs - but once again this felt like the sort of performance that Spurs might have lost, whoever the opposition was. Do Forest have better players at their disposal? Is Spurs' technical floor too low? Lear...

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Jack is joined by Adam Nathan from An Echo of Glory to react to another great night in Europe as Spurs dispatched Slavia Prague. We discuss whether Thomas Frank is finally turning the corner, fuelled by the burgeoning synergy between Xavi Simons and Archie Gray and how pivotal that partnership will be for the rest of the campaign. Conversation then shifts to Mauricio Pochettino, who told the BBC t...

Jack welcomes Phil back to the pod to bask in the glory of the perfect weekend: a Tottenham win and an Arsenal defeat. We discuss this specific brand of joy, how football dictates our mental health, and the unique "shine" the world takes on when results go our way. We then dive into the performance against Brentford, specifically the 'redemption' of Xavi Simons. Has he finally staked his claim and...

Finally, Spurs win a game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium! Xavi Simons was star of the show as Spurs overcame Thomas Frank's old side at a time when the knives were well and truly out for the Danish manager. Spurs played with more intent and purpose than we've seen in a while (outside of the PSG game) and it paid off - there surely can be no reason to not play Xavi from now on? Jack dives into hi...

Jack is joined by Kish from Lilywhite Lab to try and make sense of the trip to St James' Park. We examine the reaction to the Newcastle game, trying to separate the emotional relief of the result from the rational assessment of the performance. Discussion then turns to the confusing case of Xavi Simons. Is his continued omission a simple struggle to adjust to the Premier League, or a more worrying...

Two worldies from Cristian Romero have spared Spurs yet another defeat in the Premier League after a wholly uninspiring performance from Thomas Frank's men. Tottenham's performance, however, pales in comparison to the shambolic officiating on display to award potentially the worst penalty ever seen. Jack has plenty to go on about with this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Jack is joined by Gavin to dissect yet another miserable afternoon in N17 as Tottenham fell to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham. We digest the reality that Spurs have managed just one home win all season, and ask if time is finally up for Thomas Frank. Is he simply unable to handle this level of football, or is it too hasty to pull the trigger? If he does go, who steps in? They look into the potential...

For the third time in less than seven days, Tottenham have tasted defeat. Only one win at home all season, and we lose to Fulham who had only one point away from home until today. Where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined by Charlie Parrish to pick the bones out of the 5-3 defeat to PSG. We discuss why, despite the result, there were genuine green shoots of promise in Paris, diving into the stylistic shifts and personnel tweaks Thomas Frank employed, and what this new look means for the rest of the season. We also debate the Xavi Simons situation, is he just taking time to adapt, or is he the latest...

Jack is on the mic to react to a breathless 5-3 defeat to PSG in the Champions League. It was a performance that arguably defied the scoreline. Plenty of attacking promise and evidence that Thomas Frank is attempting to be more positive, but ultimately undone by moments of madness at the back and the sheer quality of PSG. Discussion covers the harsh reality of individual errors at this level, why...

Jack is joined by friend of the show Phil to pick through the wreckage of a 4-1 battering at the hands of Arsenal. We discuss how the universe seems to have conspired to let Eze bag a hat-trick against us, the alarming lack of fight within the squad, and the urgent need for the Lewis family to make good on their promises and re-energise this husk of a football club. We also put the spotlight on Th...

Spurs barely even put up a fight in this shambolic display at the Emirates. Thomas Frank needs to have a word with himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack welcomes The Fighting Cock’s head honcho Flav back to the show ahead of the North London derby for a defiantly anti-Arsenal chat. They get into Flav’s disdain for the commodification of the fixture and whether the divide between the clubs has ever felt this wide since the peak Wenger years. Flav then answers your questions, from which injured player deserves the super magic sponge, to whether...

With the international break upon us, Jack brings some light relief to Rule the Roost by welcoming Dan Kilpatrick, Tom Hayward and Sean Walsh for a Spurs quiz special. Before the games begin, the panel reflect on Troy Parrott’s standout week with the Republic of Ireland and whether Spurs were too quick to let him go. Then it’s onto Quizmaster Tom Foin’s meticulously crafted questions, from top-sco...

Jack welcomes Big Jon Bass back to the pod to east the international break blues. Beginning with a discussion about the Man Utd game and the bigger picture on Frank's tenure, the pair swiftly dive into the fun stuff... Could you name Tottenham's greatest Premier League XI? Expect a few controversial shouts especially in the central midfield positions. Jon also answers your questions; are meal deal...

Jack is joined by Oly to reflect on Tottenham’s weekend performance against Manchester United. They discuss Randal Kolo Muani’s frustrating injury just as he was starting to find form, and ask whether Richarlison’s time at Spurs should finally be up despite his goal. With fans calling for academy striker Dane Scarlett to be given a real chance, the pair debate whether it’s time to throw him in and...

What a strange/frustrating/exhilarating match at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Two teams who aren't quite sure of how good or bad they are, played out a game that answered little for either set of fans. Just as Richarlison thought he had won it (after a terrible performance from the Brazilian) De Ligt came back and notched an equaliser, which was probably fair on the balance of play. Frank's star...

Tottenham cruised past FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, but beneath the 4-0 scoreline there’s plenty to unpack. Jack is joined by Last Word on Spurs’ own Ricky Sacks to discuss Micky van de Ven’s outrageous solo goal, Xavi Simons finding form, and whether Thomas Frank’s cautious midfield setup is holding Spurs back. They also talk Tottenham's recruitment, Richarlison vs Dane Scarlett, and an...

Tottenham run riot in North London with a dominant 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League and it’s Micky van de Ven who stole the show. The Dutch defender produced a surreal solo goal that surely has him in contention for the Puskás Award. Jack breaks down one of Spurs’ best performances this season, discussing Frank's more progressive tactics, standout displays across the pitch, and w...

Jack is joined by Cal from Below the Belt and The Fighting Cock to pick apart Tottenham’s dismal showing against Chelsea, and ask the question, was it one of the worst Spurs performances of all time? They discuss whether Thomas Frank is really cut out for a job of this scale, unpack the van de Ven and Djed Spence incident that hinted at dressing-room tension, and debate whether the issues lie in p...