Rule The Roost

Both of these sides are absolutely awful, but at least we have the excuse of a big game on the horizon.To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan, go to https://nordvpn.com/roost. Our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.Promo Code: RoostSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tottenham Hotspur were hammered 5-1 at Anfield as Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in emphatic style.Despite taking an early lead through a scrappy Dominic Solanke goal, Spurs were soon overwhelmed by strikes from Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and an unfortunate own goal from Destiny Udogie.It might have been a dead rubber for Spurs, but it still stings.Jack picks through the wreckage of another heavy defeat, reflects on the season as a whole, and looks ahead to the Europa League semi-final.

Jack’s joined by Phil this week to get stuck into the current state of affairs at Tottenham. They kick off with Cristian Romero’s fiery interview – what does it tell us about the standards behind the scenes at Spurs, and is it a sign of deeper issues?The chat inevitably drifts towards you know who – would bringing Pochettino back be the right move or just another example of the club clinging to the past? There’s also a look at how Spurs are treated differently to Arsenal in the media, and why those double standards seem to persist.To round things off, the lads look ahead to Thursday night’s huge Europa League tie – why, despite a terrible season, we're still excited.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham suffer another humiliating blow at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, losing to Nottingham Forest and former manager Nuno Espírito Santo. That’s now 18 losses this season - and yes, Nuno has done the double over us. What does this say about the state of Spurs right now? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack unpacks Tottenham’s tense but vital 1-0 win away at Eintracht Frankfurt - a result that books Spurs a place in the Europa League semi-finals and maybe, just maybe, marks a turning point for Ange Postecoglou and his squad.Amazing character the lads showed on the night, Solanke’s calm from the spot, a backline that finally looked like it had a bit of steel to it and yes, Ange. I’ve said my fair share about him in recent weeks, and after that performance, it might be time for a bit of a rethink… possibly even an apology.Like, subscribe, validate me - please...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham have just lost 4-2 to Wolves, their 17th league defeat of the season and now sit 15th in the Premier League table. In any other season, this kind of form could potentially have them in the thick of a relegation battle. Shocking stuff for a club of this size, and for a side that’s never been relegated from the Premier League.Jack is joined by screenwriter Charlie Brafman to make sense of the chaos. A long-time admirer of Ange Postecoglou, Charlie offers his take on why we should have some compassion when discussing the Aussie manager and whether there's any world he could stay or if the rot has gone too deep.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack's instant reaction to Tottenham's brutal 4-2 defeat at Molineux. Spurs started slow, never really recovered, and now serious questions hang over Ange Postecoglou. Should he be left in charge for Tottenham's make or break game against Frankfurt?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and it ends 1-1 in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final. A frustrating night for Spurs with plenty of possession, some real moments of quality, but no killer blow.Pedro Porro’s audacious backheel cancelled out an early Frankfurt opener, and while Maddison tried his best to pull the strings and Bergvall rattled the bar, it just wasn’t quite enough to take a lead to Germany.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Tottenham prepares to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League, Jack is joined by German football journalist Konrad Ringleb to delve into Frankfurt's current form, key players, and tactical approach. We discuss how the team has adapted since the departure of Omar Marmoush and highlight the threats Spurs should be aware of.​Additionally, with reports linking former Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner to Tottenham, Konrad shares his insights on Glasner's managerial style, personality, and potential impact at Spurs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack wants to know if Flav thinks he'll see Spurs win something again before he dies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bye bye Southampton - relegation for the south coast big club as Ange Postecoglou's side narrowly get it across the line. Doesn't change much for Spurs but it's at least a deent bit of momentum leading into their midweek game against Frankfurt. Also a first Premier League goal for Mathys Tel.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack welcomes Phil back to the show to go over last night again, and to look ahead at where Spurs go from here. Ange Postecoglou has once again found himself in a weird spot with the fans – or maybe not, depending on who you ask.He’s claiming there’s no issue, but his comments in today’s pre-Southampton presser suggest otherwise, with talk of falling out of love with football because of VAR. Is this really the message we want to be hearing from the manager? Is something deeper going on?We get into the increasingly toxic atmosphere around the club, what it says about the direction we're heading in, and whether it's time to start moving on from the “NameBall” era of managers. Is it too much to ask for someone who’s simply flexible and willing to work with the players at his disposal?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs lose at Stamford Bridge once again - but in one of the most bland matches you'll ever see between the two sides. What are Tottenham even trying to do? Is there a plan? It all looks like a waste of time now, and with Ange Postecoglou getting into a slanging match with the fans yet again, has he all but seal his own fate?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack is joined once again by Ben Bowman to unpack Tottenham Hotspur’s latest financial statement and what it really means for the club’s future. Where’s the game-changing stadium we were promised? From mounting frustrations off the pitch to stagnation on it, things aren’t looking quite as shiny as they were sold.The pair also break down the pre-season fixture against Arsenal and why the increasing disregard for the meaning of these matches is more damaging than it might seem. The episode wraps with a candid conversation about Ange Postecoglou’s role as manager, fan sentiment, and whether there’s any real hope heading into the Chelsea game.Up the Spurs!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack welcomes a man who needs no introduction (Ricky from Lads Anonymous/The Fighting Cock) back to the podcast to delve fully into international break listlessness.Were we expecting Ange to be sacked? Should he be sacked? What are our and your thoughts on Djed Spence's appearance on Rio's podcast? Cristian Romero and selling at the 'right time'...and while we're on centre backs, we say goodbye to Jan and Toby.Buckle up, it's a longy but it's a goody.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With no Premier League action to stress over, Jack is joined by presenter, producer and Bring Your Own Blockbuster co-host Ben Haines for a special Rule the Roost x BYOB crossover episode.The pair look back on a heartwarming afternoon at White Hart Lane as Spurs legends rolled back the years against AC Milan. There’s plenty of nostalgia, a few tears, and even a car park run-in with Ledley King that Ben won’t forget in a hurry.Then, in true BYOB style, Jack and Ben dive into the cinematic ‘classic’ Goal! The Dream Begins (2005). Why did they cast someone who can’t play football to star in a football film? That soundtrack. That dodgy nurse's outfit. And, was the game better back then, or are we just all a bit too online now?If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to check out Bring Your Own Blockbuster wherever you get your podcasts – and follow the show on socials @byobpod.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Levy has been spotted having coffees with Mauricio Pochettino, is this the end for Ange? Jack welcomes Gavin to the show to discuss this, the passing of time, Djed Spence, international breaks and much more. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs lose again, this time at the hands of a ruthless Fulham side. Rodrigo Muniz and ex-Spur Ryan Sessegnon did the damage, leaving Tottenham with more questions than answers. Has the Ange revolution hit a dead end? Is this the beginning of the end for Postecoglou? Join Jack as he asks the big question - where do Spurs go from here?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham are through to the Europa League quarter-finals after a massive 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar, and Jack is here to react to a huge European night for Spurs. How did Ange’s side turn it around after the first-leg setback? Who were the standout performers? And what does this mean for the rest of the season?Get involved in the chat, share your thoughts, and let’s enjoy a rare stress-free post-match debrief together.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ruletheroost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.