Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast14 Touko

Is VAR Ruining Football? | Maddison Returns & Newcastle vs West Ham (Q&A)

Jack is joined by Gavin for a Thursday Q&A to dissect the frustrating fallout from Tottenham's clash with Leeds United. The pair kick things off by venting about the baffling VAR decision to deny James Maddison a clear foul, reacting to the midfielder's own frustrations posted on Instagram. We ask the broader question of whether the current implementation of VAR is fundamentally ruining the sport, before finding a much-needed silver lining in Maddison's return to the pitch. We discuss how, despite lacking full match fitness, his sheer step up in quality was glaringly obvious and ask if he is the missing piece required to secure safety. Attention then turns to the relegation battle and the absolutely monumental weekend clash between Newcastle United and West Ham. Jack asks Gavin just how heavily our survival hinges on that specific result, while trying to nail down exactly what Tottenham need to do to save themselves. Finally, Gavin tackles a massive selection of listener questions, covering everything from the Premier League's potential refereeing conspiracies to the depressing four-year anniversary of beating Arsenal 3-0, debating whether Roberto De Zerbi would actually stick around for a Championship rebuild, and guessing which underwhelming players we will inevitably be linked to if the worst happens. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Spurs Stay Up! | Charrington's Letter, De Zerbi's Impact & Tottenham's Future with Jack Pitt-Brooke

Jack is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke for a monumental episode of Rule the Roost, as we finally breathe a massive sigh of relief: Tottenham Hotspur have stayed up. We kick things off by di...

25 Touko 52min

REACTION: Spurs 1-0 Everton - WE ARE STAYING UP

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24 Touko 1h 19min

Tottenham Hotspur: Standing On The Edge Of The Abyss

WARNING: This episode contains an unfiltered, emotional and deeply cathartic discussion about the state Tottenham Hotspur currently find themselves in. If you’re after a clean-cut rallying cry ahead o...

22 Touko 1h

Is Kolo Muani Our Worst Ever Signing? | Chelsea VAR Farce, Is Johan Lange to Blame & Everton (Q&A)

Jack is joined by Billie T to dissect yet another miserable defeat at Stamford Bridge, kicking things off by trying to make sense of the latest refereeing controversy. With images clearly showing the ...

21 Touko 43min

REACTION: Chelsea 2-1 Spurs - It's Still In Tottenham's Hands!

You didn't really think Tottenham would get something at Stamford Bridge did you? Spurs getting done by Chelsea, making our end of season even less comfortable, as Arsenal win the league - truly the...

19 Touko 54min

REACTION: Spurs 1-1 Leeds - The Officiating Was A Disgrace!

Spurs missed the chance to open up a four point gap on West Ham this evening after one of the most shocking examples of officiating many of us will have ever seen took place. It felt like Spurs were i...

11 Touko 54min

FREE PATREON PREVIEW: Spurs vs Leeds 11/05/2026

You can listen to more preview pods, evergreen content and get all pods ad free at patreon.com/rtrpod West Ham denied a last minute equaliser to keep the pressure on Spurs means that we can now op...

10 Touko 45min