Rule The Roost

Jack is joined by Phil in the wake of Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Manchester City to reflect on why things feel so different under Thomas Frank. With the era of Lloris, Kane and Son now firmly in the past, it feels like the stage is set for a new generation of players to become the figureheads of the club. We dig into the brilliance of Pape Matar Sarr, his outstanding start to the season and why he still isn’t quite being spoken of as one of the very best young midfielders in Europe. Joao Palhinha’s arrival has brought a new level of steel to Spurs’ midfield, giving freedom to the likes of Sarr and Bentancur to flourish. There’s also chat about the Eberechi Eze deal that never was, whether his allegiance to Arsenal softens the blow, and the continuing frustration around how Spurs operate in the market. A weekend of positives, but as ever, still plenty to chew over. The show’s theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices