Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast

Jack Hussey
  • 4.6 (131)
  • Soccer
  • Updated Semiweekly

Rule the Roost is a Tottenham Hotspur podcast hosted by Jack Hussey. Every Monday, Jack is joined by a guest to make sense of whatever Spurs have done to everyone’s mood that week. Expect match discussion, transfer talk, wider debates about the club and the occasional attempt to work out what any of it actually means. Thursdays are for listener Q&As, covering everything from serious football questions to complete nonsense. After every match, Jack also records a solo reaction on the final whistle: immediate, unfiltered and usually much more emotional than planned. It is thoughtful Spurs discussion without taking itself too seriously, with strong opinions, pop-culture references and absolutely no interest in pretending to be neutral. Up the Spurs.

  1. 1d ago

    REACTION: Liverpool 3-1 Spurs - You can't be annoyed, can you?

    Spurs lose to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. Another loss at Anfield. It was looking like a joyless evening, until a few subs saw things start to get going... until a Szoboszlai screamer sealed the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    REACTION: Liverpool 3-1 Spurs - You can't be annoyed, can you?

  2. 2d ago

    111 Take-Ons But ZERO Goals! Why Spurs Must Embrace "Stinky" Football

    Jack and Baker reunite to unpack Tottenham's agonising 407-minute goal drought and figure out exactly where the attack is misfiring. We dive deep into the underlying numbers, revealing that despite leading the league with 111 take-ons and dominating penalty box touches, Spurs have generated an abysmal 2.22 xG from open play. Baker argues it is time for fans to embrace "FC Stinky" and rely on grinding out set-piece goals, especially with centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke currently topping the squad's expected goals charts. We also put Dominic Solanke's lack of aggression under the microscope, asking if he possesses the killer instinct required to lead the line. Attention then turns to Roberto De Zerbi's shifting demeanour. We debate his performative on-pitch scolding of Mathys Tel, analyse his defensive defiance regarding consecutive clean sheets, and question his decision to field an entirely new starting eleven for the upcoming cup clash against Liverpool. Finally, we close out the show with a bizarre detour into the viral Chinese Hyrox event to discuss the true meaning of a win. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    111 Take-Ons But ZERO Goals! Why Spurs Must Embrace "Stinky" Football

  3. 4d ago

    REACTION: Spurs 0-0 Everton - WILL WE EVER SCORE?!

    Jack jumps on to discuss Tottenham vs Everton, the first goalless draw at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Spurs controlled the game for the most part, but still, no goals. Is it the lack of a quality striker? Is it the lack of a creative number 10? Or is it becoming ever more apparent that the ground is built upon a Saxon burial ground and vengeful, disturbed spirits plague our fortunes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 6d ago

    Spurs Retrospective Champions? Pochettino Speaks Out & Listener Q and A (feat. James Maw)

    Jack sits down with James Maw from The Athletic for a Thursday catch-up and a huge listener mailbag. We kick things off with Mauricio Pochettino's latest comments, as the former boss claims he would return to manage Spurs in any division. We also unpack his explosive demand that Chelsea be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial breaches and the trophy be handed to Tottenham. James shares exactly how he would feel about a retrospective title parade, before giving his verdict on Roberto De Zerbi's start to the season. The second half of the show is dedicated to your questions. Sean Leahy asks James to explain his tendency to self-edit his opinions on View From The Lane, Houston Reveaux flags Keith Hackett's bizarre social media meltdown over the Forest match, and THFC Podcast asks whether the media's double standards towards Spurs have reached breaking point. We also ask sidford20's question on whether Mykhailo Mudryk is already the worst loan signing in club history, and DM wants to know if James has heard from Danny regarding his thoughts on Tottenham's slow start. Finally, we look at the tactical dilemmas facing De Zerbi. MJBhotspur asks for Dejan Kulusevski's best position, Matt Cipolla wants to know the ideal front four to get the attack firing, and Jack C alongside James Reed address the collective fan PTSD by asking what run of results is acceptable against Everton, Liverpool, and Aston Villa before the international break. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Spurs Retrospective Champions? Pochettino Speaks Out & Listener Q and A (feat. James Maw)

  5. Sep 7

    Jack's Viral Bus Journey, Spurs Stop The Rot At Forest & Tonali's Dominance

    Jack is back behind the mic! After recovering from throat surgery, he joins Gavin to recount his viral away-day experience travelling from Tottenham to Nottingham ONLY using public buses. Attention then turns to the pitch, where Spurs finally stopped the rot against Nottingham Forest with a largely controlled performance. We break down Rodrigo Bentancur's standout display, exploring how an injury-free run and Sandro Tonali's combative presence helped him thrive in midfield. We also discuss Conor Gallagher's impressive outing, whether the online hate he receives is forced, and why the omission of Mateus Fernandes felt strange given De Zerbi's pre-match comments. Elsewhere, we examine Oliver Glasner's pre-game mind games and debate whether De Zerbi's emotional volatility is becoming a concern. Finally, we praise Savio for getting up to speed and ask where it is going wrong for Mathys Tel amidst unwarranted abuse. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Sep 5

    REACTION: Forest 0-0 Spurs | More POSITIVES than NEGATIVES!

    Jack shares his thoughts on Tottenham’s first point of the season at a hostile City Ground. The scoreline doesn’t really convey what was a fairly good, tense affair. Plenty of positives for Tottenham to take from that, despite the lack of cutting edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Sep 3

    A Tottenham Way Reunion: Mudryk Madness, Tonali's Fitness & The Transfer Window

    With Jack taking a cautious approach to his recovery, Tom Foins is joined once again by long-time collaborator Dan Kilpatrick (The Athletic) for a special reunion to dissect a historic £400 million transfer window. The duo look back at the chaos of the summer and ask whether this unprecedented spending spree is a genuine statement of intent or simply a necessary correction to keep Spurs competitive in the modern Premier League. We discuss the early impressions of Jan Paul van Hecke following Daniel Levy's alleged comments on his fee, heap praise on the massive potential of Mateus Fernandes, and question whether Sandro Tonali's lack of fitness is a legitimate cause for concern. Attention then turns to the bizarre deadline day loan signing of Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea. Tom and Dan debate whether this is a Roberto De Zerbi vanity project that risks blocking the pathway for young homegrown talent. We also look at the notable departures, asking if the club bungled the Kevin Danso exit, before analysing the massive gamble of placing all our faith in Antonin Kinsky as the undisputed number one goalkeeper. Finally, we hand out our overall ratings out of ten for the window and discuss what a realistic and successful season looks like from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Aug 31

    Why Spurs Must Start Punching Back: Newcastle Defeat, Richarlison Circus & Transfer Deadline Chaos

    Jack returns to the microphone following emergency throat surgery to deliver a raw, honest debrief on Tottenham's disappointing home defeat to Newcastle and the chaotic final days of the transfer window. We break down what went wrong against Newcastle, examining why teams still arrive in North London believing Spurs can be easily turned over. Jack questions whether Antonin Kinsky is ready to be a Premier League number one, raises fitness concerns around Sandro Tonali, and reflects on the frustrating injury to Savio alongside the bright spark of Omar Marmoush. Attention then turns to deadline week drama. We discuss the exhausting circus surrounding Richarlison, the potential arrival of Iliman Ndiaye, and Kevin Danso wanting out, which exposes a glaring lack of aerial dominance across the backline. Jack also shares his heartbreak over Pape Matar Sarr departing for Juventus. Finally, we address the lingering cultural scars of the past two seasons, explaining why Roberto De Zerbi's side must ditch the "Soft Touch FC" tag, embrace a nastier edge, and start laying down markers against the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why Spurs Must Start Punching Back: Newcastle Defeat, Richarlison Circus & Transfer Deadline Chaos
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Rule the Roost is a Tottenham Hotspur podcast hosted by Jack Hussey. Every Monday, Jack is joined by a guest to make sense of whatever Spurs have done to everyone’s mood that week. Expect match discussion, transfer talk, wider debates about the club and the occasional attempt to work out what any of it actually means. Thursdays are for listener Q&As, covering everything from serious football questions to complete nonsense. After every match, Jack also records a solo reaction on the final whistle: immediate, unfiltered and usually much more emotional than planned. It is thoughtful Spurs discussion without taking itself too seriously, with strong opinions, pop-culture references and absolutely no interest in pretending to be neutral. Up the Spurs.

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