Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

A Bright Future?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another valiant effort, another frustrating result. Jack is joined by special guest Mark Nesbit to dissect Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester Cit...

RTR EXTRA: Spurs 0-1 Man City

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs fall to Manchester City thanks to a goal from Erling Haaland, but the real talking point is Ange Postecoglou’s rotation choices - especially t...

RTR EXTRA: Ipswich 1-4 Tottenham

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs have just smashed Ipswich 4-1 at Portman Road, making it three wins in a row - are we finally back on track? Djed Spence put in a quality perfor...

Dan Kilpatrick on Spurs Doing the Double Over Man United, Fan Protests and Daniel Levy

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN AD-FREE ON PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/rtrpod Tottenham completed their first league double over Manchester United since 1989/90 with a har...

RTR EXTRA: Spurs 1-0 Man Utd

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, completing the double over them for the first time since 1989-90 season. James ...

Is His Goose Cooked?

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Hussey welcomes back friend of the show Phil to pick apart another brutal week for Tottenham Hotspur. A 2-1 loss to Aston Villa and subsequent FA...

RTR EXTRA: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham FA Cup

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham are out of both domestic cups in a week, succumbing to Aston Villa. Serious questions are now being asked of Ange Postecoglou, with the away...

RTR EXTRA: Liverpool 4-0 Spurs - League Cup

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs are not on their way to Wembley, instead it looks like Liverpool who are gonna do it again. Our League Cup journey comes to an end at Anfield. I...

Discussing Spurs' January Transfer Window

05 Feb 2025

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Jack is joined by the Mirror's Conor Mummery to chat about Tottenham's January business. Was it a good window? Was it a bad window? Was it a somewhere...

We'll All Live Happily Ever After

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Nesbit rejoins the pod once again to discuss two wins in a week - are Spurs back? Is Angeball back? Can we start to dream ahead of a trip to Anfi...

RTR EXTRA: Brentford 0-2 Tottenham

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Insert Stringer Bell meme here. Ange Postecoglou's tricky lilywhites win for the second time in a week. Our first Premier League win away at Brentford...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-0 Elfsborg

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That certainly felt good - a handsome Spurs win courtesy of three brilliant goals from our young players. Dane Scarlett, Oyindamola Ajayi and Mikey M...

Love Letters To Levy

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Lara back to the show to discuss Tottenham's gradual descent toward a relegation dogfight. Are fans right to boo Levy during games or do...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 1-2 Leicester

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham lose this week to Leicester City, who we can now probably refer to as fellow relegation strugglers. Does Ange Postecoglou survive this? Jour...

RTR EXTRA: Hoffenheim 2-3 Tottenham

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Genuinely speaking, if you have misophonia, I'd give this one a swerve - I have a cold and I was sucking a lozenge throughout, it's minging. Sorry. Su...

The Cycle

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Hussey and Charlie Parrish reflect on Tottenham's crushing 3-2 loss to Everton in what marks Spurs' final Premier League game at Goodison Park be...

RTR EXTRA: Everton 3-2 Tottenham

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham Hotspur lose AGAIN - this time to Everton, one of the worst sides in the league. A side who can't score for love nor money, have scored thre...

The Rot

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In order to properly assess the state of play at Tottenham Hotspur, Jack thought it wise to reach out to an outside source - somebody without a dog in...

RTR EXTRA: Arsenal 2-1 Spurs

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham lose to Arsenal at the Emirates once again - awful game. Despite coming through the cup ties, Ange Postecoglou's men are still struggling...

The aDJEnDa

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Jon Bass back to the show to discuss Tamworth - a rotten performance, but we're still through... we know Werner isn't, but is Brennan Jo...

RTR EXTRA: Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (FA Cup)

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs scrape past Tamworth 3-0 in the FA Cup after extra time. It wasn’t pretty for Ange Postecoglou's men, and Tamworth gave us a proper scare, but...

RTR EXTRA: Spurs 1-0 Liverpool - League Cup

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like Tottenham don't like to beat Liverpool unless there's been a controversial goal in the mix... oh well! COYS well done Bergvall! Support ...

Poo On The Bed

06 Jan 2025

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Jack welcomes Ricky back to the show to talk about the state of Spurs right now. Faecal burgling analogies contained within. Support this show http:/...

RTR EXTRA: Spurs 1-2 Newcastle

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Injuries and now illness continue to get the better of Tottenham Hotspur as the search for an elusive win continues. Support this show http://supporte...

COYNew Years Resolutions

02 Jan 2025

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Jack welcomes Adam Nathan back to the show to discuss Tottenham's festive fixtures and a look ahead to what they'd like to see from Spurs in 2025. Su...

RTR BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR '24

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quizmaster Foins is back for another year of festive fun alongside - Dan Kilpatrick (Evening Standard), Ricky (Fighting Cock & Lads Anon), Billie T, S...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 2-2 Wolves

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that wasn't very fun was it? How long does Ange Postecoglou have left? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Aca...

RTR EXTRA: Forest 1-0 Tottenham

26 Dec 2024

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Say it quietly... go get the Iraola. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we be entertained and also not lose so many games please? (Liverpool are very good) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Ho...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've bloody beaten Man Utd again - have that Gary Neville. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

RTR EXTRA: Southampton 0-5 Tottenham

15 Dec 2024

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It's all well and good to say that 'we should have beaten them' but we bloody well did it in style - coys Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

Why Do You Hate Ange?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes the Athletic's James Maw to the pod to chat about Ange, Levy, the Europa League and other stuff... Support this show http://supporter.ac...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea

08 Dec 2024

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RTR EXTRA: Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I mean, if you're expecting this to be a cheerful podcast... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Are Fulham Actually Good?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Windy to the pod to discuss the Fulham draw - why Spurs need several seasons to be good, who we need to sign and why it's okay to be cri...

RTR EXTRA: Man City 0-4 Tottenham

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What?! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ...

Preview - Man City (a) - 22-11-24

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a Patreon preview - you can get more of these on patreon.com/rtrpod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acas...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 1-2 Ipswich

10 Nov 2024

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RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get in there Tottenham. We love scoring four. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Did Micky Poo His Pants?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Bass tries to answer the question whether or not Micky VDV shat on the pitch. Also, who cares about the Premier League? Support this show http://...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 2-1 Man City

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I liked Pep's jacket. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn m...

RTR EXTRA: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We lost - how annoying! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lear...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 4-1 West Ham

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack reflects on Spurs' impressive 4-1 victory over West Ham. After going 1-0 down to a Kudus goal, the team rallied brilliantly, with Dejan Kulusevsk...

RTR EXTRA: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was quite annoying wasn't it? Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham thought they were flying, and just as we were starting to believe, things came c...

RTR EXTRA: Man Utd 0-3 Tottenham

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was unexpected! Spurs have just rocked up to Old Trafford and battered Man United in their own backyard – a place we've historically had ...

Build The Team Around Kulusevski

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Nesbit is back, here to help Jack process the North London Derby. Were we good? Were Arsenal just better? That's another loss them, why does it ...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We lost to Arsenal again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lea...

RTR EXTRA: Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs lose at St. James' Park once again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 4-0 Everton

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack reacts to Tottenham's dominant 4-0 win over Everton in their first home game of the season. Son Heung-min led the way with a brilliant brace, whi...

RTR EXTRA: Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack delves into Tottenham's 1-1 draw away at Leicester City in the season opener. Pedro Porro’s first-half header put Spurs ahead, but Jamie Vardy'...

Are Spurs Ready For The Season To Start?

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Mark 'The Viking' Nesbit back to the Rule the Roost podcast to delve into Tottenham's pre-season developments. How have Spurs navigated...

RTR EXTRA: Bayern 2-1 Tottenham

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Tottenham's first real test of pre-season, Ange Postecoglou's men didn't look great. Despite a rocket from Pedro Porro and a bright second half fro...

Spurs are in a CUP FINAL! - Tottenham vs Vissel Kobe

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs are back and already they're in a cup final! Tottenham take on J-Leaguers Vissel Kobe in a preseason friendly. But before the game, there's a f...

Thursday 'Spursday' Bulletin - 18-07-2024

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A peek behind the Patreon curtain - patreon.com/rtrpod Breaking Hearts Silky Spurs Exciting youth Spence ReDjemption? Ange-land til we die? De...

EURO 2024: England Reach The Final! Should Harry Kane Start?

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

England are in the final of the Euros once again, and this time it's on German soil - the first time the men's team have reached a major final abroad....

Thursday 'Spursday' Bulletin - 27-06-2024

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another free-to-listen preview of some of the stuff you can find on Patreon - patreon.com/rtrpod Engerlund Eze in? Isak and Richarlison swap? Tot...

A Stitch In Time - 1997 -1999

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahhh we enter the Pony era - in more ways than one!! (seriously, what were they thinking?) Joining Jack into the dark days of the 1990's is none othe...

A Stitch In Time - 2007 - 2008

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to celebrate our 125th anniversary than with a cup win? Sure, the winning goal may have completely slapped in off Woodgate's face, but...

A Stitch In Time - 2009 - 2010

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember before Man City became Man City? Well, Jack and Tom Foins do, and they remember little old Tottenham stopping them in their tracks as they ma...

A Stitch In Time - 1991 - 1993

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up for a summer of nostalgia as we invite all manner of guests to the show to talk about Tottenham of yesteryear - the entry point? Tottenham k...

Spurs 23/24 Squad Audit

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

90min's Sean Walsh is back on the show as he and Jack look to dissect the squad in detail. Who absolutely has to stay and who should we be moving on ...

Spurs 23/24 Season Review

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Adam Nathan back to the pod to discuss a strong end to the season away at Sheffield United. Could Kulusevski be a long term option for a...

RTR EXTRA: Sheff Utd 0-3 Tottenham

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

And that's it for the season! All in all, a decent enough first season in charge for Ange Postecoglou. A decent enough performance up in Yorkshire mea...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 0-2 Man City

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester City have finally broken the curse of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, triumphing 2-0 in their must win fixture in the title race. It was a w...

Why Does The Universe Do This To Us?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack and Phil are back to discuss relegating Burnley after Spurs' less than emphatic victory over them on the weekend before moving onto the big one. ...

Liverpool Aftermath with Jack Pitt-Brooke

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to the show to discuss yet another loss to Liverpool, making that four on the bounce in the Premier Leag...

RTR EXTRA: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham lose at Anfield once again. Battered by Liverpool, Ange Postecoglou's men did fight back and score two of their own goals courtesy of Richar...

Post Chelsea with Big Jon Bass

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Big Jon Bass back to the show to discuss the latest horror show at Stamford Bridge. What does the future hold for Ange Postecoglou? What...

Chelsea Preview With Dan Kilpatrick

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes the Evening Standard's Dan Kilpatrick to the show to talk Arsenal and preview Chelsea. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rule...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Chucking Our Muck In Each Other's Brains

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack and Phil pick over the bones of the weekend's footballing action, starting with Aston Villa strengthening their grip on fourth place...and despit...

RTR EXTRA: Newcastle 4-0 Tottenham

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs are battered at St James Park once again. It's a performance that nobody can leave without a question mark over them, especially Ange Postecoglo...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-1 Nottingham Forest

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham are victorious as the pursuit for Champions League football intensifies - well, in the second half at least. Yes, Ange Postecoglou's Spurs h...

RTR EXTRA: West Ham Utd 1-1 Tottenham

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs leave the London Stadium with a point after a tense match with rivals West Ham. Ange Postecoglou's men couldn't capitalise on their early lead, ...

Preview - West Ham (a) - 02-04-24

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 2-1 Luton

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs bounce back after the international break by taking all three points at home to Luton town. Goals courtesy of OG and Sonny, see Ange Postecoglou...

Preview - Luton (h) - 30-03-24

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A personal update and a Luton preview. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

RTR EXTRA: Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In their biggest game of the season, Aston Villa crumbled under the weight of expectation, with Spurs routing them 4-0 at Villa Park. Goals from Son H...

Jack And Phil Discuss The Ticket Price Increase

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The game's gone! Jack and Phil try their best to unpack the recent news of Tottenham's season ticket renewal price increase. Support this show http://...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-1 Crystal Palace

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham managed to comeback and beat Crystal Palace following goals from Werner, Romero and captain Son Heung-min. It was a difficult game that Spu...

Preview - Crystal Palace (h) - 02-03-24

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have it Tottenham (and Phil). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

What Happened?

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes Ricky back to the show to discuss Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour, and whether or not Spurs will ever win anything again. They delve into ...

[PATREON] The Robbie Keane Ultras Episode Four

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Been a while since I've had Jack G tell me that Spurs are s***e in long form, so time to get another dose. We talk about whether or not Spurs have bee...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 1-2 Wolves

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wolves have completed the double over Spurs in a miserable afternoon for Ange Postecoglou's men. It felt like we were lacking all spark without Porro ...

RTR EXTRA: Spurs 2-1 Brighton

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ange Postecoglou's man fought until the end to take all three points against a plucky Brighton side. It wasn't the prettiest of performances, but Tott...

[Patreon] Thursday 'Spursday' Bulletin - 08-02-2023

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

- Sonny is back - Romero hated Conte - John Long Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

RTR EXTRA: Everton 2-2 Tottenham

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We drew with Everton! Ange out! Vicario out! etc etc A frustrating game, but we're still in a good place, and Jack tries his best to convey this throu...

Can You Imagine Being Neil Maupay

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack welcomes friend of the show Conor Mummery back to discuss victory over Brentford. What did Neil Maupay think he was doing? He angered Tottenham s...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-2 Brentford

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack reacts to Tottenham's whirlwind victory over Brentford in the Premier League as Ange Postecoglou's men march up the table. Support this show http...

Snap Out Of It

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rule the Roost, Jack welcomes football writer Sean Walsh to the pod and they get straight to the point. With Spurs having recently ...

RTR EXTRA: FA Cup Tottenham 0-1 Man City

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack reacts to Tottenham's exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Manchester City in what was a pretty weird game. Felt like Spurs never really got goin...

[PATREON] Thursday 'Spursday' Bulletin - 25-01-2024

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

- Perisic bye bye - Madders is back, bringing the energy - City ahoy - Mali vs Senegal? (Bring our boys back home) - Spurs are (officially) massive Su...

There's So Much Good About Tottenham

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack is back with Spooky for a typically philosophical discussion, digging deep into the current state of Spurs. In this episode, Jack and Spooky tack...

RTR EXTRA: Man Utd 2-2 Tottenham

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack reacts to Tottenham's 2-2 draw away at Old Trafford. Once upon a time Manchester United were the most feared club on planet earth, now little old...

Don't You Believe In Magic Anymore?

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jack is back with Ben Haines on Rule The Roost, the thinking man's Tottenham Hotspur podcast. They break down Tottenham's recent FA Cup win again...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 1-0 Burnley - FA Cup

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs are on their way to Wembley...hopefully. Crap game, good goal, onto the next. Recorded in a car. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-1 Bournemouth

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs see off 2023 in style by getting a hard-fought three points off a Bournemouth side in great form and brimming with confidence. Goals from Sarr, ...

The Big Fat Tottenham Quiz Of The Year 2023 - Special Edition

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the ultimate Tottenham Hotspur showdown as we wrap up the year with a bang! In this special edition of the Rule the Roost Podcast, we br...

RTR EXTRA: Brighton 4-2 Tottenham

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs have been battered on the South Coast by a depleted Brighton side. It's a night to forget for everyone but Veliz, who scored his first goal for ...

RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 2-1 Everton

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs come through with a win, but Everton didn't make it easy. Ange Postecoglou's men continue to recover their form as they creep up the table again...