Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

Rule the Roost is a Spurs podcast where proper football man-isms meet arthouse pretension. Every Monday, Jack’s joined by a guest to wrestle with whatever state Tottenham are in – from match discussions to transfer talk and identity to existential dread. Thursdays are for Q&As, your chance to ask serious (or not) questions. And after every match, there’s a solo pod recorded on the final whistle: unfiltered, emotional, and usually involving Jack crying about Ledley King (and now Son Heung-min too). If you like your football chat somewhere between pub preacher and quasi-intellectual, you’ll probably get on with this. Expect plenty of pop-culture references too. Up the Spurs.

Episodes

LEVY GONE! REACTION | Tottenham Chairman Steps Down After 25 Years

September 4, 2025 • 66 mins
Daniel Levy is out after nearly 25 years as Tottenham chairman and we are live with instant reaction to this massive breaking news. Spurs have confirmed his departure with Vinai Venkatesham stepping in as CEO and Peter Charrington as Non Executive Chairman. What does this mean for the future of Tottenham Hotspur Where does this leave Thomas Frank and the squad and what comes next for the club Join us live to have your say on the en...
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Transfer Window Reactions with Paul O Keefe (Q&A)

September 4, 2025 • 73 mins
Jack is joined once again by Paul O Keefe to reflect on Tottenham’s transfer window. With several proven, ready-made additions arriving, should Spurs fans be content with the business done, or is the hunger for more signings a generational trait of modern football support? The pair also weigh up whether outgoings could have been handled better, and debate the situation of Mathys Tel, who finds himself left out of the Champions Leag...
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First Defeat Under Frank, Xavi Simons Hype and the Story of Poddenham Podspur

September 1, 2025 • 67 mins
Jack is joined by Iain from Poddenham Podspur to make sense of Tottenham’s first Premier League defeat under new boss Thomas Frank. Did the manager get it wrong? Maybe so, but with Spurs still at the very beginning of this journey and basking in the glow of a European trophy, there’s little reason for panic. The conversation turns to new arrival Xavi Simons, what makes him such an exciting signing, and how his interviews reveal a ...
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REACTION: Tottenham 0-1 Bournemouth - Spurs Limp To First Premier League Defeat Under Frank

August 30, 2025 • 50 mins
Tottenham have tasted defeat in the Premier League for the fist time under Thomas Frank after a hugely disappointing performance against Bournemouth at White Hart Lane. Not even the pre-match unveiling of Xavi Simons could inspire this Tottenham team to victory as they registered just one shot on target across the entire match. The international break curse lives on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
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Spurs Set to Stun Premier League with Xavi Simons Signing | A Game Changing Transfer?

August 29, 2025 • 42 mins
Tottenham look set to pull off the most unlikely deal of the summer, bringing in Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a move agreed overnight. Most fans woke up to the news this morning and the reaction has been nothing short of delight. Jack is joined by Kish from Lilywhite Lab to discuss why this is a genuine statement signing. It’s the star factor Spurs have been craving all summer and a huge lift after the collapse of the Eze deal. ...
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Dan Kilpatrick (Part two) | On Ange and ‘Clowngate’ (Q&A)

August 28, 2025 • 43 mins
In part two of our special with The Athletic’s Dan Kilpatrick, Jack puts your questions to him in a wide-ranging Q&A. Dan reflects on whether he misses the “tier one” status of being a Spurs beat reporter, shares the story behind his most accurate piece of transfer news, and talks about how his final exchange with Ange Postecoglou might have influenced his reporting. He also gives his verdict on Ange’s reaction to “Clowngate,” ...
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Looking Back on covering Spurs with The Athletic’s Dan Kilpatrick | From Pochettino to Thomas Frank

August 28, 2025 • 49 mins
In the first of a two-part special, Jack sits down with Dan Kilpatrick, now an editor at The Athletic, to look back on his years covering Tottenham as a beat journalist. They discuss how the job changed as Spurs grew into a modern superclub, how the wider football media landscape evolved over the past decade, and what it was like reporting during the Mauricio Pochettino era — including an anecdote about a chance encounter with Po...
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Are Tottenham Entering a New Era Under Thomas Frank? | Man City 0-2 Spurs, Sarr Shines, and Transfer Frustrations

August 25, 2025 • 69 mins
Jack is joined by Phil in the wake of Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Manchester City to reflect on why things feel so different under Thomas Frank. With the era of Lloris, Kane and Son now firmly in the past, it feels like the stage is set for a new generation of players to become the figureheads of the club. We dig into the brilliance of Pape Matar Sarr, his outstanding start to the season and why he still isn’t quite being spoken of ...
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REACTION: Man City 0-2 Spurs - Another Clean Sheet for Tottenham at the Etihad | The Frank Era Rolls On

August 23, 2025 • 53 mins
Spurs went to the Etihad and came away with yet another win over Manchester City. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring before João Palhinha capitalised on a mistake to double the lead and secure another clean sheet. Jack talks through a huge afternoon for Tottenham, with Mohammed Kudus once again producing a memorable performance in attack and Pape Matar Sarr running the midfield in a man of the match display that continues his out...
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Tottenham’s Eze Frustration, Levy’s Negotiations & Academy Deep Dive with Lilywhite Rose (Q&A)

August 21, 2025 • 71 mins
Jack is joined by John (aka Lilywhite Rose) for this week’s Thursday Q&A, where the frustration of the collapsed Eberechi Eze deal takes centre stage. With Arsenal swooping in at the last minute, was this another case of Daniel Levy’s drawn-out negotiations costing Tottenham, or is there any comfort to be found in missing out? John brings his expertise on Spurs’ academy to the table, discussing the progress of Alfie Devine and J...
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Richarlison’s Bicycle Kick Brilliance | Spurs 3–0 Burnley, Eze & Savinho Transfer Latest

August 18, 2025 • 63 mins
Jack is joined by Lara to look back on Tottenham’s opening day win over Burnley, where Richarlison lit up Thomas Frank’s debut with two superb goals including an outrageous bicycle kick. Mohammed Kudus was equally impressive, pulling the strings in midfield and combining brilliantly with Richarlison to give Spurs a new attacking edge. We also dive into the latest twists in the transfer market, from the rollercoaster pursuit of Ebe...
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REACTION: Spurs 3-0 Burnley - Opening Day Delight for Spurs | Richarlison Reborn

August 16, 2025 • 54 mins
Spurs returned to Premier League action under new manager Thomas Frank in stunning fashion with a 3-0 victory over Burnley. Scott Parker’s side were praised for their defensive solidity in the Championship, but the Premier League is a different story. Tottenham are now without Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, yet may already have a couple of new heroes in their ranks. Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison combined brilliantly for two impres...
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Heartbreak vs PSG, Richarlison & Kudus Shine, Eze Transfer Impact | With The Athletic’s James Maw (Q&A)

August 14, 2025 • 71 mins
The Athletic’s James Maw joins Jack to unpack Tottenham’s narrow Super Cup defeat to PSG, a “heartbreak adjacent” loss but one full of positives. They break down standout performances from Richarlison, Kudus and Djed Spence, who will likely give Thomas Frank a real selection headache ahead of Destiny Udogie’s return. They also discuss what Eberechi Eze could bring if Spurs complete the signing. James answers listener question...
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REACTION: PSG 2(4)-2(3) Spurs - Super Cup Heartbreak for Tottenham

August 13, 2025 • 57 mins
On a night with much to be proud of, Tottenham came close but couldn't quite seal the deal against PSG in Udine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Spurs Squad Worries, Levy Reality Check & Kane’s Strange Interview

August 11, 2025 • 64 mins
With the new season fast approaching, we take a hard look at Tottenham’s squad depth and where the concerns really lie. Is there any point still getting angry about the way Daniel Levy and ENIC run the club, or is this simply who they are? We also talk through Harry Kane’s “exclusive” interview on the Spurs website and why it was such an odd move from the club, even if it didn’t exactly wind us up. We also look ahead to the UEF...
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Son’s Tears, Shark Fears & Yet More Transfer Woes (Q&A)

August 7, 2025 • 72 mins
It’s Thursday Q&A time and The Fighting Cock's Flav returns for a fun packed episode. Opening with that emotional farewell from Sonny, what does it mean for the team, the dressing room, and Spurs’ identity moving forward? Has some of the star factor gone with him? Then it’s onto the transfer window. Another frustrating summer? Maybe. But is it just the usual Levy cycle or are we all guilty of forgetting just how much has already ...
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Farewell Son Heung-min: A Tottenham Legend Says Goodbye

August 4, 2025 • 67 mins
After nearly a decade of brilliance, Son Heung-min has officially announced his departure from Tottenham Hotspur. Jack is joined by Gavin to pay tribute to one of the greatest players to ever wear the lilywhite shirt. We revisit the emotional farewell in Seoul and reflect on the unforgettable highs of his Spurs career. From that solo goal against Burnley and running past half the Chelsea team at Wembley, to lifting the Europa Leagu...
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Spurs Win Another Trophy - Paul O Keefe (Q&A)

July 31, 2025 • 79 mins
With Spurs tasting glory once more, this time at the hands or arch-rivals Arsenal in the Hong Kong Festival of Football, spirits were high... almost high enough to put behind us the Morgan Gibbs White saga. But to talk over the deal that never was, Jack is joined by Tottenham's man in the know, Paul O Keefe - who not only dives into the MGW deal, but gives an additional perspective on Levy and the inner workings at Spurs. He also a...
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Bloody Marinakis

July 28, 2025 • 58 mins
He may well have scuppered our deal for Morgan Gibbs White, but why haven't Spurs been proactive elsewhere? It feels like the same old story yet again up in ENIC towers.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Won't Somebody Think Of The Pigeons? (Q&A)

July 24, 2025 • 81 mins
With the news that club legend Son Heung-min might be leaving, Jack is joined by billie t to discuss why we understand the reasons for that, but why we don't exactly love the idea of it. What's going on with Morgan Gibbs-White, what's the gut feeling? Is it off? We think it might be off. There's been a sack load of questions this week so expect some in-depth discussions on Forest and their owner Marinakis, as well as their increasi...
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