Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

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  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    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 players. Udogie limping off again, completed a miserable afternoon for Spurs that again asks the question...where are the points coming from?

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    7 February 2026, 4:06 pm
  • 56 minutes 39 seconds
    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 inflammatory Instagram post. Was he right to air his frustrations, or should the club captain keep the dirty laundry private? We ask if this is the beginning of the end for his time at Spurs and if we would consider selling him in the summer.

    We also analyse Johan Lange's interview on the club channels after the window closed, discussing why the Technical Director cuts such an uninspiring figure during a time of crisis.

    Finally, Billie answers listener questions, including a chat around Change For Tottenham's attempted 75th-minute walkout protest against Man City, and how the group might change their tactics in the future.

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    5 February 2026, 6:52 pm
  • 55 minutes 4 seconds
    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 looking threadbare to say the least, have the club taken a massive gamble by refusing to strengthen the senior ranks when we needed it most?

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    2 February 2026, 8:58 pm
  • 55 minutes 26 seconds
    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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    1 February 2026, 8:59 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    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 European success buy Thomas Frank more time, or is his number up regardless of our continental adventures?

    The pair also discuss the ownership, looking for any clues in their recent behaviour, before answering your questions.

    Topics covered include whether it is now compulsory for the Spurs transfer committee to prioritise "old hard men" over technical footballers, and we finish on a lighter note with a chat about our favourite non-alcoholic drinks.

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    30 January 2026, 10:15 am
  • 40 minutes 41 seconds
    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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    28 January 2026, 10:52 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    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 discuss whether the board are ignoring the reality of a fanbase that is incredibly unhappy.

    We delve into the "data vs context" debate, apparently the underlying numbers suggest a slight upturn, but does that matter when the team looks so uninspired and lacking direction?

    Conversation moves to the ongoing experiment with Djed Spence in an attacking role, and the rumours linking Andy Robertson to the club. Have we become a donkey sanctuary for aging stars? We also weigh up the reports suggesting Guglielmo Vicario could be sold to Inter Milan.

    Finally, Billie fills us in on the latest Change For Tottenham initiative ahead of further planned action at the Man City game.

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    26 January 2026, 6:00 am
  • 56 minutes 32 seconds
    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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    24 January 2026, 6:23 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    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 with Destiny Udogie on the left and asking if this is a blueprint we will see more of going forward. The pressure on Thomas Frank was immense coming into this, could this be the springboard for a genuine turnaround, or is the writing already on the wall regardless?

    Sean then answers your questions, covering the questionable transfer links to two underwhelming West Ham players, and a deep dive into Tottenham's injury record which sparks a wider conversation about whether football is in danger of eating itself by pushing players' bodies to the brink.

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    22 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 48 minutes 32 seconds
    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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    20 January 2026, 11:12 pm
  • 1 hour 59 seconds
    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 decision when Frank simply doesn't look fit for the role.

    We also turn the spotlight on the squad. Do certain players need to take a long, hard look at themselves? Is there a culture at Tottenham that allows this group to constantly hide behind the manager or the board when things go wrong?

    We discuss the rumours linking Xavi Hernandez to the job. Is he really the right man, or are there flags present already?

    Finally, attention turns to the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund. We question Frank's controversial decision to remove Mathys Tel from the European squad to reinstate Dominic Solanke, and pick through the key quotes from a defiant pre-match press conference.

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    19 January 2026, 7:47 pm
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