Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast
Rule the Roost is a Tottenham Hotspur podcast hosted by Jack Hussey. It features match discussions, transfer talk, and Q&A episodes, blending football analysis with pop-culture references. The podcast releases content every Monday, Thursday, and after matches.
Episodes
Rebuilding Tottenham Hotspur | Paul O'Keefe on Striker Gossip, Outgoings & De Zerbi's Power (Q&A)
Jack is joined by club insider Paul O'Keefe for a massive Thursday Q&A, kicking things off by looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup and asking if tournament fever has finally managed to wash away the exhaustion of the domestic campaign. With the dust settling on Tottenham Hotspur miraculously staying up, Paul shares his honest reflections on surviving the drop and what the mood is really like behind
Crypto Bro Takeover Rumours & Robertson Confirmed | Micky’s Van Hecke Tap-In & Harry Wilson Debate
Jack is joined by friend of the show Tom Hayward to unpack a surprisingly busy start to the week of Tottenham news that spans from boardroom takeover rumours to various movements in the transfer window. The lads dive straight into the madness surrounding Matt Law's latest report on a potential "crypto bro" takeover at Spurs, debating what this ownership model could mean for the future of the club
Arsenal Relief & Summer Rebuild | The Van Hecke Bid, Senesi, Robertson & The Alex Scott Dilemma (feat. Jon Bass)
With the domestic season officially at an end, Jack is joined by Jon Bass to celebrate a massive weekend of collective relief across North London following Arsenal’s defeat in the Champions League final. Drawing a definitive line under a chaotic campaign, the lads look ahead to a pivotal summer under Roberto De Zerbi. We dive straight into the breaking transfer news that dropped this morning regar
Tottenham's 40% Sponsorship Valuation Drop | Unpacking The Sponsor's 2026 Premier League Fair Market Value Index with Sean Connell
With Premier League survival officially secured, Jack sits down with Sean Connell, Editor of The Sponsor, to digest the sobering commercial reality facing the club hierarchy. Unpacking the data from the newly released Premier League Fair Market Sponsorship Values 2026 report, the pair discuss the massive 40% collapse in Tottenham’s front-of-shirt sponsorship value, which has dropped to £29.8m foll
The Spurs Squad Audit | Keep, Loan or Bin? Backing Roberto De Zerbi (feat. Baker)
With the season finally behind us, Jack is joined by Baker from the Above Average FPL podcast for a comprehensive, no-holds-barred Tottenham Hotspur squad audit. Following the sheer relief of surviving a second consecutive 17th-place finish, the lads take the opportunity to ruthlessly analyse exactly where the club has gone wrong over the past couple of years. Going player-by-player through the Pr
Spurs Survive & The Rebuild Begins | De Zerbi's South Stand Moment, Vinai Venkatesham's Interview & Transfers (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Gavin for the Thursday Q&A, and the atmosphere is noticeably lighter now that Tottenham Hotspur have officially stayed up and this gruelling season is finally over. The pair kick things off by reacting to the incredible footage of Roberto De Zerbi looking towards the South Stand in full voice after Premier League survival was confirmed. We discuss the genuine glimmer in the manag
Spurs Stay Up! | Charrington's Letter, De Zerbi's Impact & Tottenham's Future with Jack Pitt-Brooke
Jack is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke for a monumental episode of Rule the Roost, as we finally breathe a massive sigh of relief: Tottenham Hotspur have stayed up. We kick things off by discussing the bittersweet nature of our survival, admitting that while we shouldn't really be celebrating avoiding the drop, the sheer emotional release makes it impossible not to. The conversation qui
REACTION: Spurs 1-0 Everton - WE ARE STAYING UP
I LOVE THIS FOOTBALL CLUB
Never in doubt....
Give Roberto De Zerbi whatever he wants
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Tottenham Hotspur: Standing On The Edge Of The Abyss
WARNING: This episode contains an unfiltered, emotional and deeply cathartic discussion about the state Tottenham Hotspur currently find themselves in. If you’re after a clean-cut rallying cry ahead of the weekend, this probably isn’t the energy you need right now. But if you’re feeling drained, furious, disconnected, bewildered, or simply need to hear a couple of Spurs fans say out loud what so m
Is Kolo Muani Our Worst Ever Signing? | Chelsea VAR Farce, Is Johan Lange to Blame & Everton (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Billie T to dissect yet another miserable defeat at Stamford Bridge, kicking things off by trying to make sense of the latest refereeing controversy. With images clearly showing the ball was in play for the penalty that wasn't given, we vent our frustrations at the officials before confronting the harsh reality of our own underlying numbers. Spurs once again displayed a total lac
REACTION: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs - It's Still In Tottenham's Hands!
You didn't really think Tottenham would get something at Stamford Bridge did you? Spurs getting done by Chelsea, making our end of season even less comfortable, as Arsenal win the league - truly the nightmare timeline. It was a game that never really got going, and yet another example of why we're in the mess that we're in... quite simply, we're not very good.
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Is VAR Ruining Football? | Maddison Returns & Newcastle vs West Ham (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Gavin for a Thursday Q&A to dissect the frustrating fallout from Tottenham's clash with Leeds United. The pair kick things off by venting about the baffling VAR decision to deny James Maddison a clear foul, reacting to the midfielder's own frustrations posted on Instagram. We ask the broader question of whether the current implementation of VAR is fundamentally ruining the sport,
REACTION: Spurs 1-1 Leeds - The Officiating Was A Disgrace!
Spurs missed the chance to open up a four point gap on West Ham this evening after one of the most shocking examples of officiating many of us will have ever seen took place. It felt like Spurs were in charge after Tel's wonder goal, but he went from hero to zero after his high boot in the box resulted in a penalty for Leeds and Spurs couldn't quite find a way back after that, despite James Maddis
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West Ham denied a last minute equaliser to keep the pressure on Spurs means that we can now open up a gap at the bottom of the table... but we have to take it. Surely we have every faith in Roberto De Zerbi now to equip these players to do what's needed in this crunch game against Leeds. We'll
Are We Safe Yet? | Leeds Preview, Signing Joao Palhinha & Arsenal (Q&A)
Jack is joined by football writer Sean Walsh for the Thursday Q&A to dissect yet another stressful week in the life of a Tottenham Hotspur fan. The pair kick things off by finding a silver lining in poor old Harry's Champions League elimination, noting the relief of being spared the nightmare scenario of watching him lose a European final to Arsenal. Confronting the grim reality of Arsenal actuall
A Massive Win For Tottenham | Conor Gallagher, Roberto De Zerbi & The Relegation Crossroads
Jack is joined by Baker to celebrate a genuinely massive, potentially season-altering victory as Tottenham Hotspur's win at Villa Park lifts them out of the Premier League relegation zone. Pushing back against the incredibly lazy outside narrative that a heavily rotated Villa side simply 'threw the game', the lads choose instead to focus on the undeniable tactical and mental improvements shown by
REACTION: Villa 1-2 Spurs - We Might Be Back
Spurs are out of the relegation zone thanks to an accomplished and incredibly encouraging performance away at Villa Park... we've looked down and out at points this season, and injuries to key players threatened to derail it all even further, but Roberto De Zerbi has found a way to get this lot going. Come on you Spurs!
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Will Villa Rest Players Against Spurs? | ENIC's Mess, Missing Harry Kane & Relegation Reality (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Lara for the Thursday Q&A to preview a genuinely daunting fixture against Aston Villa. With Unai Emery's side still battling deep in knockout cup action, we desperately ask if our only real tactical advantage right now is hoping for opposition rotation. The conversation then turns to the painful reality of the current Premier League hierarchy, as we lament how Villa have firmly o
Tottenham Turn A Corner? | The Wolves Win, Xavi Simons Devastation & Surviving Relegation
Jack is joined by Big Jon Bass from The Big Jon Bass Show to celebrate a genuine rarity this year: Tottenham Hotspur actually winning a football match. The pair dissect the massive, much-needed victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers to secure our first Premier League win of 2026. We discuss why, despite West Ham's gutting late winner against Everton keeping Spurs firmly in the relegation mire, this
REACTION: Wolves 0-1 Spurs - WE WON A GAME OF FOOTBALL!!
Spurs have won a game in 2026 - and what a time to win it!!! Keeping the hope of staying in the Premier League alive, João Palhinha's bundled stab at goal was the difference in an ugly game of football. Incredible effort from Tel to win the corner that resulted in the goal, and an overall solid, if at times slightly uninspiring game from Spurs. Truly matchwinning save from Kinsky at the end to den
Spurs On The Brink | Chelsea's Managerial Bounce, Van de Ven Rumours & Relegation Snobbery (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Phil to dive into another incredibly tense week for Tottenham Hotspur, kicking things off by examining the sheer chaos over at Chelsea. With Liam Rosenior sacked, we question whether a dreaded new manager bounce could derail our survival hopes, and ask if Spurs are now the canary in the coal mine for massive clubs completely losing their way. Staring down the barrel of the Champi
Have Spurs Run Out Of Road? | The Brighton Collapse, ENIC's Failings & Are Tottenham Too Emotional?
Jack is joined by Gavin to unpack the sheer emotional rollercoaster of Tottenham's devastating 2-2 draw with Brighton. The pair start by dissecting that crushing 95th-minute equaliser, questioning whether the squad was simply too emotionally burned out to see the game out. We discuss the wild celebrations that followed Xavi Simons' brilliant strike to put Spurs ahead, and ask if the team desperate
REACTION: Spurs 2-2 Brighton - Positives in a gutting result
Tottenham suffer yet another heartbreak in a season of heartbreaks as Brighton score an equaliser deep into stoppage time to deny them their first league win in 2026. It looked like Xavi Simons' screamer was going to be enough for Roberto De Zerbi's men, but alas, it wasn't to be. Can they avoid relegation? There are some positives to take from the game, but it feels as if hope is all but gone now
Is De Zerbi Embracing Vibes? | Romero On His Way Out, LinkedIn Hotspur and Looking Ahead to Brighton with James Maw (Q&A)
Jack is joined by James Maw from The Athletic to try and make sense of another incredibly turbulent week at Tottenham Hotspur. The pair kick things off by exploring Roberto De Zerbi’s comments post Sunderland. We ask whether the famously intense tactician taking the squad for a lavish dinner and claiming they need a 'father' rather than a coach could be the Hail Mary we need right now.
The conve
Spurs "Not Strong Enough" Against Sunderland | Relegation Awaits, Officiating Woes & The Brobbey Push
Jack is joined by Adam Michie to pick through the wreckage of a miserable defeat at the Stadium of Light. The pair discuss the perceived lack of fight on display against Sunderland, asking if this squad has already accepted its Championship fate without so much as a whimper. The loss further compounded by the opposition manager’s brutal post-match assessment that Tottenham simply weren't strong en
REACTION: Sunderland 1-0 Spurs - Championship incoming
Tottenham are getting relegated and all of our players are useless tbh - leave me alone, I'm angry
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Spurs Heading Into The Bottom Three? | Kudus' Injury Blow, Johan Lange's Ineptitude & Sunderland (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Rosa from the Hometown Glory podcast to process yet another devastating blow in this miserable season, as we react to the news that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a fresh injury setback. We discuss the club's grim update, and Tom Barclay's confirmation, that the winger may now require surgery, before turning our ire firmly towards Johan Lange. We dissect the sheer ineptitude of his
Will The Players Respect De Zerbi? | The Kinsky Conundrum & Flav's Tottenham Team Talk
Jack is joined by podcast royalty, Flav from The Fighting Cock, to process the goings on at Tottenham Hotspur over our extended break from the pitch. With Roberto De Zerbi officially through the door, the pair discuss whether the glowing reports from the training ground have genuinely changed our initial opinions of the volatile Italian. We explore the shifting power dynamic in the dressing room,
Will There Be A De Zerbi Bounce? | The Goalkeeper Dilemma & Tottenham's Damning Numbers (Q&A)
Jack welcomes Baker from the Above Average FPL podcast to make sense of the monumental news that Roberto De Zerbi is officially the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur. We explore our genuine surprise at the revelation that he has been handed a massive five-year contract completely devoid of a relegation release clause, and ask if he genuinely possesses the ability to hit the ground running to salvag
Roberto De Zerbi Appointed | A Volatile Rebuild, Fan Displeasure & Tottenham's PL Survival Reality
Roberto De Zerbi has officially been appointed as the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur. We run through the details of his new long-term contract, focusing specifically on the incredible revelation that there is no relegation break clause included. We discuss his apparent commitment to completely rebuilding the club, regardless of whether we are playing Premier League or Championship football next
Roberto De Zerbi To Tottenham? | Tudor Sacked, Fan Concerns & Seven Games To Save Spurs
Jack welcomes Conor back to the show to process the sudden departure of Igor Tudor. With only seven games left to save Tottenham from the drop, the pair ask if it was actually fair to sack the interim boss at such a critical juncture.
The conversation quickly shifts to his seemingly imminent replacement, Roberto De Zerbi. We tackle the controversial appointment from all angles, starting with the
Igor Tudor Leaves Tottenham (By Mutual Consent) - Who next to try save Spurs?
Days after the passing of his father, it has been confirmed that Tottenham have parted ways with interim gaffer Igor Tudor in a Sunday afternoon announcement. Who is next in line for Spurs, which route can the club take? Roberto De Zerbi heavily linked... will Mauricio Pochettino bin off the World Cup? Adi Hutter, is he the guy?
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Who Can Save Tottenham Now? | Brushing Off Forest & Will There Be Full-Scale Protests with Big Jon Bass (Q&A)
Jack welcomes Big Jon Bass back to the show to discuss how we desperately need to brush ourselves off and go again after the Forest disaster.
We start by addressing the deeply uncomfortable feelings directed towards the squad this week. Seeing the players post jubilant, smiling social media updates while away on the international break has struck a massive nerve with a fanbase still reeling from
Tottenham's Nottingham Forest Disaster | Will ENIC Sell? The Refereeing Conspiracy & Keeping Faith
Jack welcomes Gavin back to the podcast to pick through the rubble of the absolute disaster against Nottingham Forest. After such an incredible show of support from the fans on the High Road before kick-off, the 3-0 collapse feels like a crushing blow. We discuss how it remains vital to keep the faith, even when the on-pitch performances make it increasingly difficult to do so week in, week out.
REACTION: Spurs 0-3 Forest - Where Do We Go From Here?!
Despite the best efforts of the fans, Tottenham are battered at home by relegation rivals Nottingham Forest - an embarrassing and deeply alarming result, that begs the question - where do we go from here?
With an international break now thrust upon us, there will be talk about Igor Tudor and his position at the club after some questionable decisions today. It's hard to fathom how we get back fro
Show Up. Sing Up. Stay Up. | Atletico Pride, A Nottingham Forest Six-Pointer & Can The Fans Save Spurs?
Jack is joined by Stu and Jay to try and harness some desperately needed positivity ahead of a monumentally important weekend for Tottenham Hotspur. We kick things off by reflecting on a surprisingly uplifting night in the Champions League. Despite crashing out on aggregate, the 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid showcased a squad genuinely fighting for the shirt. We discuss Igor Tudor finally secur
REACTION: Spurs 3-2 Atlético - Is Igor Legit?
Spurs go out of the Champions League, but win on the night - restoring some pride and keeping their momentum going ahead of a crucial game against Nottingham Forest on the weekend.
Once again, a performance full of promise, heart and desire... you have to ponder if Igor Tudor might actually be pretty good at his job after all.
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Spurs Finally Show Some Fight | Relegation Richarlison Silences The Kop, Tudor Bites Back & Fan Power
Jack welcomes Phil back to the pod to bask in the glory of a Tottenham win. Well, it wasn't actually a win, but it certainly felt like one. The pair discuss the sheer relief of taking a glorious, precious point away from Anfield, the scene of so many historic horrors for Spurs, after relegation Richarlison popped up at the back post to silence the Kop.
We dissect just how vital this point, and mo
REACTION: Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham - THAT'S MORE LIKE IT, LADS!!!
One of Tottenham's best performances in months, of course, came at Anfield? Who could have expected that - a precious point picked up on the road against Liverpool, and a level of fight and courage that many of us thought these lads were incapable of. Come on you Spurs! Fight to the end!
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Are There Positives To A Tottenham Relegation? | Atletico Thrashing, Forcing ENIC Out & Championship Away Days (Q&A)
Jack welcomes stand-up comic James Regal to the podcast to dissect the absolute humiliation we suffered in Madrid at the hands of Atletico. We start by discussing the bizarrely slippery pitch and the catastrophic impact it had on the game, before turning our attention to Antonin Kinsky. The pair express their deep sympathy for the young player, whose dream Champions League debut brutally morphed i
REACTION: Atlético Madrid 5-2 Spurs - Get Tudor GONE
An absolute farce of a match in the Champions League for Spurs that must surely signal the end of the Tudor era.
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Is It Up To Us To Save Tottenham? | Billie T on Henry Winter, Fan Perseverance & Atletico Madrid
Jack welcomes Billie from the When The Whistle Blows podcast back to the show to reflect on the current doom spiralling at Tottenham Hotspur. With board neglect, mounting injuries, and a general feeling that the universe is conspiring against us, we try to find a reason to remain hopeful.
We ask if the fans are now the last bastion keeping the club in the Premier League. The pair explore the heav
Are Spurs Really Going Down? | ENIC's Dereliction Of Duty, The Palace Disaster with Adam Michie (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Adam Michie to confront the terrifying emotions swirling around the ether after Spurs lost their absolute 'must-win' game to Crystal Palace, making the threat of relegation a harrowing reality.
We dive straight into the criticisms of the current squad. While it has undoubtedly been a difficult season with plenty of mitigating circumstances, we ask why these players consistently
REACTION: Spurs 1-3 Palace - Surely we're done?
Spurs lose to Crystal Palace. Micky Van de ven sent off. This is darkest hour stuff. Is there any saving us?
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Is There A Conspiracy Against Spurs? | Dragusin's "Foul", Fulham Frustrations & A Must-Win Palace Clash
Jack welcomes Phil back to the microphone in the wake of yet another painful Tottenham defeat, this time a 2-1 loss at Craven Cottage. The pair unpack the frustrating Fulham performance, dissecting the problems that were entirely of our own making, whilst desperately trying to cling to the few positives we can take forward.
However, there is an elephant in the room that simply cannot be ignored.
REACTION: Fulham 2-1 Spurs - Too Little Too Late
Despite a spirited end to the game, once again we were nowhere to be seen for large periods of this match. Tottenham and Igor Tudor need to shape up quickly. Don't overcomplicate things, get players in their correct positions and fight. Tel has to start. Richarlison has to start.
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Who Is To Blame For Tottenham? | Best "Worst" Players, The Podcaster Problem & Protests (Q&A)
Jack welcomes Lara back to the show to try and make sense of the seemingly hopeless situation at Tottenham right now. We ask the big questions: what exactly is going wrong, who is ultimately to blame for this mess, and where on earth do the club go from here?
Lara also tackles a selection of listener questions, diving into some fascinating debates. We discuss which of the 'best worst' players of
Can We Trust This Squad? | Spurs 1-4 Arsenal, Individual Failings & The Relegation Dogfight
Jack welcomes Con back to the show, and he is angry. After specifically requesting to come on purely to vent his frustrations, the pair pick through the rubble of another painful North London Derby defeat.
With the dust having settled slightly on the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, we desperately try to see if there are any positives to take forward as Tottenham find themselves thoroughly
REACTION: Spurs 1-4 Arsenal - A Dark Day for Tottenham
A bit later than usual, I try my best to break down what exactly went wrong yesterday... what bits did we get right? My fears for Spurs going forwards and just a general sense of trying to get my emotions in check after what was a miserable, miserable defeat. Just when you think the pain that club dishes out on us has maybe stopped, it always seems to find a way to make itself known.
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Are Spurs Sponsors Pulling Out? | Matt Law's Report, Stadium Naming Rights & Commercial Chaos
Jack is joined by Sean Connell, Editor at The Sponsor, to dive deep into the business and commercial reality of Tottenham's current existential spiral.
We start by looking at the elusive stadium naming rights. Following Sean's recent research on the fair market value of European stadiums, we ask if Daniel Levy and the current hierarchy missed the boat by holding out for unrealistic valuations whi
Are Spurs A Complete Mess? | Will Lange & Venkatesham Be Fired? The Pochettino Rumours & Igor Tudor (Q&A)
Jack welcomes Paul O Keefe back to the show to discuss the latest happenings at Tottenham and ask the ultimate question: is everything really as big a mess as it seems from the outside?
We start by looking back at the decision to keep Thomas Frank in post for as long as the club did. Whose idea was it to delay the inevitable, and what does that hesitation say about the current power structure?
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Tottenham's Brutal Clearout | The 33-Day Heitinga Farce, Tudor's Youth Dilemma & Is Pochettino The Answer?
Jack welcomes Tom Foins back to the pod to mull over the news that the majority of Thomas Frank's backroom staff have been given the chop.
We discuss the brutal nature of the clearout, specifically Johnny Heitinga departing after just 33 days at the club, and the loss of highly-rated coach Justin Cochrane. Tom reflects on why this is probably for the best in the long run, but acknowledges that th
Igor Tudor to Spurs: The Emergency Reaction | Paratici’s Last Act? Relegation Fight & A Lunch Date With Mourinho
Jack jumps on an impromptu call with Gazzetta dello Sport's Tommy Milanese to react to the breaking news that Igor Tudor is all but confirmed as Tottenham's new interim manager.
We dig into Tudor's reputation in Italy to find out exactly what we are getting. Tommy gives the lowdown on his mixed spells with Lazio and Juventus (including that recent 8-game winless run), and we discuss whether his a
Spurs In An Existential Spiral | Frank Gone, The Legacy of Incompetence & The Retractable Pitch Injury Curse (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Jon Bass to discuss the sacking of Thomas Frank.
We look back on his time at the club and ask the burning question: why on earth did it take the board this long to remove a man who was clearly incompetent for the role? We reflect on the damage done and the "existential spiral" the club now finds itself in.
Attention then turns to the future. We mull over potential alternative a
THOMAS FRANK SACKED - It HAD to happen | Who will step in? | Spurs STILL in BIG trouble
Thomas Frank is gone - official announcement.
Tottenham's worst manager of the Premier League era and one of their worst managers of all time... but is it all his fault?
Whatever the case, something had to change... but who now? Cochrane? Heitinga? Mason?
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REACTION: Spurs 1-2 Newcastle - Now Is The Time To Panic
Say it again, Jack... Tottenham lose again.
Surely the game that seals Thomas Frank's fate?
Results around Spurs conspiring to give the league table a very concerning glow.
Where are the wins coming from?
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Is Cristian Romero A Liability? | Spurs In Relegation Trouble, Thomas Frank’s Failings & Pochettino to Return?
Jack welcomes Con back to the show to reflect upon the defeat at Old Trafford that pushes Spurs perilously close to the relegation zone.
We ask the uncomfortable question: is this actually going to happen? Do we have enough about us to avoid the drop, or is the club sleepwalking into disaster? We discuss the failings of Thomas Frank, his system, his demeanour, and the uninspiring displays that se
REACTION: Man Utd 2-0 Spurs - CRISIS?! What Crisis?
Spurs lose again. Something I'm getting bored of typing. Sure, Manchester United have been reinvigorated by Michael Carrick, but it's still frustrating to see Spurs put in such a meek showing against a side that we beat four times last season. The Cristian Romero debate will rage on, was it a red, wasn't it? Either way, the timing is somewhat ironic, giving his bemoaning of the team being short of
Did Cristian Romero Go Too Far? | Xavi Simons Listening to Chas & Dave, Johan Lange's Interview & Change For Tottenham's Walkout with Billie T (Q&A)
Jack welcomes Billie T (When The Whistle Blows) back to the podcast to pile into the post-transfer window anguish at Tottenham.
We start on a lighter note with a story about Billie virtually rubbing shoulders with Xavi Simons, and explore the unlikely connection between the Dutch playmaker and the joys of Chas & Dave.
Conversation quickly turns serious as we discuss Cristian Romero's inflammator
Spurs Sign Nobody On Deadline Day | Unpacking The Window, Youth Obsession & A Threadbare Squad
Jack is joined by Phil to unpack another transfer window of frustration as the deadline SLAMS shut.
Spurs failed to get any significant last-minute deals across the line, leaving the fanbase refreshing their feeds only to see more youthful acquisitions rather than the first-team ready starters we desperately need.
We ask if this is a major worry for the remainder of the campaign. With the squad
REACTION: Spurs 2-2 Man City - Pep Thwarted By Spurs AGAIN
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is officially a social experiment... with about five fit players at our disposal, we still somehow managed to avert disaster at home to Man City in a game that at half time looked like it was set up to be a cricket score... Yes, it may have given Arsenal a slightly advantage, but this is about Spurs getting precious points.
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Tottenham's European Joy vs. League Misery | Is Frank Safe? Relegation Fears & Old Hard Men Signings (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Gavin to reflect on the joys of European football and ask why Tottenham aren't more loud and proud about their pedigree in continental competition.
We discuss the bizarre duality of the current season: finishing in the top 4 of the Champions League phase, yet languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League with the threat of relegation breathing down our necks. Does the Eur
REACTION: Frankfurt 0-2 Spurs - CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE?
Spurs continue their hot form in Europe. There is nothing about this club that makes sense.
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Spurs Snatch Draw At Burnley | The Andy Robertson Link, Djed Spence In Attack & Vicario To Inter?
Jack is joined by Billie T to react to Tottenham's last-gasp draw with Burnley.
We discuss how Cristian Romero turned goalscorer, a consistent theme this season, to snatch a point from the jaws of a terrible defeat. But the bigger question remains: how is Thomas Frank still in charge? We react to the particularly uncomfortable video of his interaction with fans after the final whistle, and discus
REACTION: Burnley 2-2 Spurs - HE'S SURELY GOT TO GO?
By the skin of their teeth, Spurs squeezed out a draw away at Burnley. Surely that's it for Thomas Frank? Also, why is it only our defenders that score goals?
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Spurs Beat Dortmund! A Springboard For Frank? | Sean Walsh On Spence x Udogie & Underwhelming Transfer Links (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Goal.com's Sean Walsh to discuss Tottenham's brilliant win over Borussia Dortmund.
We react to a refreshing approach and performance, trying to make sense of it within the context of an otherwise awful season, though nobody should be complaining about the result right now.
We analyse the tactical shift that saw Djed Spence utilised in an advanced role, praising his partnership
REACTION: Spurs 2-0 Dortmund - That’s more like it!
Spurs finally give the home support something to cheer about.
Some may worry that it’s saved Thomas Frank’s job, but the rest of us can just enjoy a Spurs victory in the Champions League.
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Thomas Frank Survives (For Now) | West Ham Defeat, Frank’s "Lunch With Vinai" & The Mathys Tel Decision
Jack is joined by Phil to discuss the seemingly inevitable exit of Thomas Frank that is... still yet to happen.
Despite an awful 2-1 loss at home to West Ham and intense gossip suggesting he would be sacked on Monday, the manager has apparently received a vote of confidence from the board, citing a "good lunch" with Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange. We ask how on earth they have come to this dec
REACTION: Spurs 1-2 West Ham - WE'RE IN BIG, BIG TROUBLE
Spurs lose again. This time against West Ham. You have to ask yourself, if we're not beating them at home, who are we beating? Tottenham in what appears to be terminal form, where not even the signing of Conor Gallagher could give us a lift. Dear oh dear... how does Thomas Frank survive this?
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Tottenham's Transfer Shift with James Maw | Gallagher In, Johnson Out, Paratici’s Exit & Xabi Alonso (Q&A)
Note: In classic Tottenham fashion, they've announced two new staff hires immediately after we stopped recording.
Jack is joined by the Athletic's James Maw to discuss the signing of Conor Gallagher. While some fans remain unconvinced, we discuss the definite positives he brings to the midfield and why he might be exactly what this side needs.
Conversation moves to the ownership's wider strategy
Is Spurs Season Over In January? | "Sacked In The Morning", Did Players Ignore Instructions? & Paratici To Fiorentina
Jack is joined by Charlie Parrish to react to the FA Cup exit at the hands of Aston Villa.
We start with the grim realisation that, once again, Tottenham's vague hopes of silverware have been all but extinguished in January. We discuss the apathy of facing the next five months playing for nothing but league position, and why this specific failure feels like the final straw for many.
Conversation
REACTION: Spurs 1-2 Villa (FA Cup) - Everyone's Had Enough
Spurs are out of the FA Cup - a spirited fightback in the second half, likely against the manger's wishes, wasn't enough to see us overcome a Villa side now rapidly overtaking us. What a miserable affair. Time to go?
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All Roads Lead Back To ENIC with Paul O Keefe | Why Frank Is Failing, The Relegation Threat & January Prospects (Q&A)
Jack is joined by Paul O Keefe to pick through the debris of the current Tottenham Hotspur debacle.
We break down exactly what Thomas Frank is getting wrong, tactically and emotionally, but ask if he is merely one piece in a much larger puzzle of failure, with all roads ultimately leading back to the ownership.
Discussion turns to the January window: with the club seemingly obsessed with "prospe
REACTION: Bournemouth 3-2 Spurs - WE ARE ROTTEN
Tottenham lose again - and of course Semenyo completes his hero's farewell narrative.
Spurs look like they're in terminal decline... is relegation just catastrophising or do we need to start seriously shaping up?
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Tottenham's Drift Continued | Frank’s Dreary Outlook, Hierarchy Issues & One More Dance With Poch?
Content Warning: This is a severely moany podcast.
Jack is joined by Jon Bass to pick through the wreckage of the shambolic performance against Sunderland.
But if you are on the hunt for catharsis, this is the place to find it. We discuss Thomas Frank’s dreary outlook and demeanour, arguing that he is dragging the club down and simply has to go. But we also acknowledge that the buck doesn't stop
REACTION: Spurs 1-1 Sunderland | Big, Big Issues at Spurs
After some promising opening exchanges, Spurs failed to keep the lead at home to Sunderland - a game that our manager Thomas Frank heralded as a 'tricky one' - Sunderland at home.
The welcome inclusion of Mathys Tel gave us some much needed attacking invention, but as the game went on, we reverted to type and tried our best to hold onto the lead at home to Sunderland...and failed.
This can't g
Spurs Fans Boo Thomas Frank | Reaction with Jack Pitt-Brooke, Stick or Twist & Spurs' Managerial Aspirations (Q&A)
Jack is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to dive straight into the terrible display at the G-Tech Community Stadium.
We ask if JPB has been surprised by how Thomas Frank's tenure has unfolded thus far, and address the scenes in the away end, did the manager deserve to be heartily booed? We discuss whether Frank is failing to read the room and if he is dangerously out of tune with the emo
REACTION: Brentford 0-0 Spurs | BEYOND BORING
Spurs grind out a 1-1 draw with Brentford on New Years Day.
An uninspiring game in which Spurs registered ONE shot on target.
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RTR BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2025
Quizmaster Foins is back for the most eagerly anticipated moment of the Tottenham quiz calendar.
It is time for the annual send-off. Grab a drink and play along at home as Foins delivers his brain-busting Spurs trivia to see who really knows their stuff.
The reigning champions, "The Journalists" (Dan Kilpatrick and Sean Walsh), are back to defend their crown. Standing in their way are Rosa and B
Spurs Win But No Joy? | 3 Points at Palace, Seeking Progress Under Frank & Attracting Elite Talent
Jack is joined by Phil to discuss the 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace.
We explore why so many Spurs fans feel unhappy despite the result and debate the current mood of the fanbase. We ask the difficult questions about the style of play: are we seeing the progress we want, and where can we find the glimmers of hope that we are building towards something bigger?
There is also an impassioned discuss
