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Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

RTR Extra: Philip Spencer

Speaking with author, professor of holocaust studies and Spurs season ticket holder Philip Spencer, Jack explores the use of the 'y word' and the surrounding issue of antisemitism in the context of Tottenham Hotspur.

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  • 75. Is Tottenham’s Culture Broken? Romero, Poch & the Media Bias

    32:54||Season 8, Ep. 75
    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.
  • 74. RTR EXTRA: Spurs 1-2 Forest

    23:42||Season 8, Ep. 74
    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?
  • 73. RTR EXTRA: Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham

    58:33||Season 8, Ep. 73
    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...
  • 72. Stranger Things Have Happened

    01:01:16||Season 8, Ep. 72
    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.
  • 71. RTR EXTRA: Wolves 4-2 Tottenham

    01:00:15||Season 8, Ep. 71
    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?
  • 70. RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 1-1 Frankfurt

    01:01:38||Season 8, Ep. 70
    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.
  • 69. Frankfurt Focus: What Spurs Can Expect + Oliver Glasner to Tottenham?

    28:33||Season 8, Ep. 69
    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.
  • 68. Dropping Dead

    01:03:20||Season 8, Ep. 68
    Jack wants to know if Flav thinks he'll see Spurs win something again before he dies. 
  • 67. RTR EXTRA: Tottenham 3-1 Southampton

    22:27||Season 8, Ep. 67
    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.