Levy’s Legacy, Spurs Takeover Talk and Mathys Tel Love

Tottenham thrash West Ham 3-0 at the London Stadium as Thomas Frank becomes only the third Spurs manager in the Premier League era to win his first two away games. Jack is on hand to react to what has ended up being a glorious result for Tottenham after early refereeing/VAR frustrations. Full post-match analysis, fan reaction, and more on Rule the Roost podcast. UP THE SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined by Ben Bowman during the international break to ask the big question: do Spurs fans really enjoy supporting England, and does the number of Arsenal players in the squad take away from it? The conversation moves on to Tottenham talking points, including why Randal Kolo Muani may have been an under-appreciated signing and the excitement around Xavi Simons stepping up as the face of the club and a genuine franchise player. Ben then fields your questions: what will be the biggest change in a post-Levy era, will Thomas Frank face added pressure to win silverware under the new regime, and how did a joke about Viktor Gyökeres in jeans end up going viral after his appearance on The Overlap? Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Rule the Roost, Jack and Phil reflect on Daniel Levy’s Tottenham career following last week’s announcement of his departure. Levy built a reputation as a ruthless and cut-throat chairman, but why do we feel strangely sympathetic now he’s gone? We also look at the latest Spurs takeover rumours, with reports that two bids have already been turned down, and ask whether a buyout could be on the horizon or if ENIC Tavistock will cling on to power. Elsewhere, we discuss Mathys Tel speaking out after being omitted from the Champions League squad and why we’re backing him to bounce back. And for some reason Tom Hardy’s Bane voice gets a mention. Theme tune is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Levy is out after nearly 25 years as Tottenham chairman and we are live with instant reaction to this massive breaking news. Spurs have confirmed his departure with Vinai Venkatesham stepping in as CEO and Peter Charrington as Non Executive Chairman. What does this mean for the future of Tottenham Hotspur Where does this leave Thomas Frank and the squad and what comes next for the club Join us live to have your say on the end of the Levy era and the start of a brand new chapter for Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined once again by Paul O Keefe to reflect on Tottenham’s transfer window. With several proven, ready-made additions arriving, should Spurs fans be content with the business done, or is the hunger for more signings a generational trait of modern football support? The pair also weigh up whether outgoings could have been handled better, and debate the situation of Mathys Tel, who finds himself left out of the Champions League squad. Should we feel sympathy for him or expect him to rise to the challenge like others before him? Paul also takes on a range of listener questions, from Bentancur’s contract situation to stadium naming rights, whether Lange has dropped the ball with the Champions League squad, and even shares the funniest Daniel Levy story he’s heard. The theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack is joined by Iain from Poddenham Podspur to make sense of Tottenham’s first Premier League defeat under new boss Thomas Frank. Did the manager get it wrong? Maybe so, but with Spurs still at the very beginning of this journey and basking in the glow of a European trophy, there’s little reason for panic. The conversation turns to new arrival Xavi Simons, what makes him such an exciting signing, and how his interviews reveal a mature young player ready to carry on the legacy of Son Heung-min’s number 7 shirt. Jack and Iain also look ahead to transfer deadline day. Who Spurs need, who they’d like to see, and what it all means for the season ahead. Finally, Iain talks about his own project, Poddenham Podspur – a podcast about Spurs podcasts. What began as a tongue-in-cheek idea has grown into something far more meaningful. The show's theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham have tasted defeat in the Premier League for the fist time under Thomas Frank after a hugely disappointing performance against Bournemouth at White Hart Lane. Not even the pre-match unveiling of Xavi Simons could inspire this Tottenham team to victory as they registered just one shot on target across the entire match. The international break curse lives on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham look set to pull off the most unlikely deal of the summer, bringing in Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a move agreed overnight. Most fans woke up to the news this morning and the reaction has been nothing short of delight. Jack is joined by Kish from Lilywhite Lab to discuss why this is a genuine statement signing. It’s the star factor Spurs have been craving all summer and a huge lift after the collapse of the Eze deal. We break down what makes Simons such an exciting addition, how his positivity and ambition fit perfectly into this Spurs project, and the impact he could have on the pitch alongside the likes of Sarr, Kudus and Solanke. You can hear more from Kish on the Lilywhite Lounge podcast and follow him across YouTube, TikTok and everywhere else at Lilywhite Lab. Theme tune is ‘Ghost Cat’ by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of our special with The Athletic’s Dan Kilpatrick, Jack puts your questions to him in a wide-ranging Q&A. Dan reflects on whether he misses the “tier one” status of being a Spurs beat reporter, shares the story behind his most accurate piece of transfer news, and talks about how his final exchange with Ange Postecoglou might have influenced his reporting. He also gives his verdict on Ange’s reaction to “Clowngate,” discusses Daniel Levy’s relationship with the media compared with fan protests, and considers whether Vinai Venkatesham will make a difference at Tottenham. Other listener questions cover which Spurs manager he most enjoyed interviewing and whether he regrets leaving the beat just as Thomas Frank arrived. Part one of this conversation looked back on Dan’s time covering Spurs; this second half is all about your questions and his candid answers. The show’s theme tune is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of a two-part special, Jack sits down with Dan Kilpatrick, now an editor at The Athletic, to look back on his years covering Tottenham as a beat journalist. They discuss how the job changed as Spurs grew into a modern superclub, how the wider football media landscape evolved over the past decade, and what it was like reporting during the Mauricio Pochettino era — including an anecdote about a chance encounter with Poch and Jesús Pérez in Russia. Dan also reflects on Daniel Levy’s deep involvement in all areas of the club, whether it’s ultimately damaging, and shares his impressions of both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank. Part two — where Dan answers your questions — will be out soon. For now, enjoy part one of this deep dive into Tottenham Hotspur with one of the most familiar faces in Spurs journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices