Jack Pitt-Brooke
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Spurs and England for The Athletic. VFTL podcast.
@liberopodcast.bsky.social
@jackpittbrookeathletic elsewhere
jpittbrooke@theathletic.com
@liberopodcast.bsky.social
@jackpittbrookeathletic elsewhere
jpittbrooke@theathletic.com
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Daniel Levy’s shock removal by Spurs: Gibb River review, change in Lewis family relations, what it means for sale
A Lewis family-instigated review by a US firm into why Spurs were performing so badly ultimately led to the removal of its most powerful man
www.nytimes.com
Levy Out.
My piece on his shock departure from Spurs, why the Lewis family made a change, the review that started the process and what next.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
My piece on his shock departure from Spurs, why the Lewis family made a change, the review that started the process and what next.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Pleasure as always talking to @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social.
Especially when it's about darts - we do talk about Spurs as well, regrettably.
Listen now: pod.fo/e/37178d
Especially when it's about darts - we do talk about Spurs as well, regrettably.
Listen now: pod.fo/e/37178d
Rule The Roost - A Tottenham Hotspur Podcast: Spurs Fans Boo Thomas Frank | Reaction with Jack Pitt-Brooke, Stick or Twist & Spurs' Managerial Aspirations (Q&A)
Jack is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to dive straight into the terrible display at the G-Tech Community Stadium.We ask if JPB has been surprised by how Thomas Frank's tenure has unfold...
pod.fo
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Pleasure as always talking to @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social.
Especially when it's about darts - we do talk about Spurs as well, regrettably.
Listen now: pod.fo/e/37178d
Especially when it's about darts - we do talk about Spurs as well, regrettably.
Listen now: pod.fo/e/37178d
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Brentford 0-0 Spurs, selling Brennan Johnson, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/371623
Brentford 0-0 Spurs, selling Brennan Johnson, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/371623
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: How much more of this do we have to take? + (Happy New Year!)
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke, ringing in 2026 in style (or lack of). They discuss a tedious nil-nil stalemate at Brentford last night. The crowd's rea...
pod.fo
January 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Brentford 0-0 Spurs, selling Brennan Johnson, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/371623
Brentford 0-0 Spurs, selling Brennan Johnson, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/371623
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Tottenham fans’ patience with Thomas Frank snaps after being put through another unwatchable 90 minutes.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Spurs fans reached their limit at Brentford. Thomas Frank needs to offer more than this
Thomas Frank was booed by the Tottenham fans at the end of their 0-0 draw with Brentford on Thursday
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Tottenham fans’ patience with Thomas Frank snaps after being put through another unwatchable 90 minutes.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
"At some point, Frank has to offer something grander than efficiencies and marginal gains. Or else there will be more games like this. And more fan reactions like this, too." @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social on Spurs supporters booing Frank.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Spurs fans reached their limit at Brentford. Thomas Frank needs to offer more than this
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 AM
"At some point, Frank has to offer something grander than efficiencies and marginal gains. Or else there will be more games like this. And more fan reactions like this, too." @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social on Spurs supporters booing Frank.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Tottenham fans’ patience with Thomas Frank snaps after being put through another unwatchable 90 minutes.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Spurs fans reached their limit at Brentford. Thomas Frank needs to offer more than this
Thomas Frank was booed by the Tottenham fans at the end of their 0-0 draw with Brentford on Thursday
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Tottenham fans’ patience with Thomas Frank snaps after being put through another unwatchable 90 minutes.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Brentford v Spurs for me tonight. Bentinha start together for the first time since Arsenal away in November. Gray pushed forward into Bergvall role. Romero back in for Danso. Odobert preferred to RKM on the left. Cold here!
January 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Brentford v Spurs for me tonight. Bentinha start together for the first time since Arsenal away in November. Gray pushed forward into Bergvall role. Romero back in for Danso. Odobert preferred to RKM on the left. Cold here!
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
It's been quite a year for Tottenham Hotspur. I'm still trying to get my head around it. So where does it leave them for 2026?
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Has Tottenham’s year of change really set them up for ‘more wins, more often’?
Spurs' new power-brokers insist on-pitch success is their priority - is the club now set up to achieve it?
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
It's been quite a year for Tottenham Hotspur. I'm still trying to get my head around it. So where does it leave them for 2026?
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
It's been quite a year for Tottenham Hotspur. I'm still trying to get my head around it. So where does it leave them for 2026?
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Has Tottenham’s year of change really set them up for ‘more wins, more often’?
Spurs' new power-brokers insist on-pitch success is their priority - is the club now set up to achieve it?
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
It's been quite a year for Tottenham Hotspur. I'm still trying to get my head around it. So where does it leave them for 2026?
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
🔥🔥NEW VFTL🔥🔥
2025 DISSECTED!!!
Levy out! Ange ousted! Son gone! European glory! Loadsa losses!
The single most dramatic and important Spurs season this century. Pulled apart, and celebrated, by me @jamestmaw.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
PLUS: 3 different POTYs!
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
2025 DISSECTED!!!
Levy out! Ange ousted! Son gone! European glory! Loadsa losses!
The single most dramatic and important Spurs season this century. Pulled apart, and celebrated, by me @jamestmaw.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
PLUS: 3 different POTYs!
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Our big review of 2025!
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to review the year of 2025 for Tottenham Hotspur FC, the highlights and lowlights, two hugely significant moments in the ...
pod.fo
December 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🔥🔥NEW VFTL🔥🔥
2025 DISSECTED!!!
Levy out! Ange ousted! Son gone! European glory! Loadsa losses!
The single most dramatic and important Spurs season this century. Pulled apart, and celebrated, by me @jamestmaw.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
PLUS: 3 different POTYs!
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
2025 DISSECTED!!!
Levy out! Ange ousted! Son gone! European glory! Loadsa losses!
The single most dramatic and important Spurs season this century. Pulled apart, and celebrated, by me @jamestmaw.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
PLUS: 3 different POTYs!
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Palace 0-1 Spurs, 2025 reviewed, 2026 previewed etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
Palace 0-1 Spurs, 2025 reviewed, 2026 previewed etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Our big review of 2025!
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to review the year of 2025 for Tottenham Hotspur FC, the highlights and lowlights, two hugely significant moments in the ...
pod.fo
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Palace 0-1 Spurs, 2025 reviewed, 2026 previewed etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
Palace 0-1 Spurs, 2025 reviewed, 2026 previewed etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36f9f4
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Say what you like about Thomas Frank’s freewheeling Tottenham Hotspur, they have the best away record in the Premier League.
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Tottenham’s away form is invaluable, but more is needed to convince fans
For all the sluggishness, there are at least some areas where Frank’s Spurs are making clear measurable progress.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Say what you like about Thomas Frank’s freewheeling Tottenham Hotspur, they have the best away record in the Premier League.
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Say what you like about Thomas Frank’s freewheeling Tottenham Hotspur, they have the best away record in the Premier League.
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Tottenham’s away form is invaluable, but more is needed to convince fans
For all the sluggishness, there are at least some areas where Frank’s Spurs are making clear measurable progress.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Say what you like about Thomas Frank’s freewheeling Tottenham Hotspur, they have the best away record in the Premier League.
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
My piece from Selhurst Park
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Adam Wharton makes passing the ball forward to a team-mate look like the simplest thing in the world. Which is strange because Tottenham's midfielders generally make it look like trying to solve a niche branch of quantum mechanics.
December 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Adam Wharton makes passing the ball forward to a team-mate look like the simplest thing in the world. Which is strange because Tottenham's midfielders generally make it look like trying to solve a niche branch of quantum mechanics.
Palace v Spurs for me today. Spurs make two changes from the team who lost to Liverpool. Danso and Richarlison in.
December 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Palace v Spurs for me today. Spurs make two changes from the team who lost to Liverpool. Danso and Richarlison in.
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and stra...
www.reuters.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself. For @reuters.com
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
New Libero
Our prestigious annual Personality of the Year award
@rorysmith.bsky.social
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/36bdc5
Our prestigious annual Personality of the Year award
@rorysmith.bsky.social
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/36bdc5
Libero: Libero 081 | The First Annual Libero Personality Of The Year Award
Black tie, ballgowns and montages... it's the Libero Personality of the Year award. Rory Smith is your host for this glittering event, where he is joined by the judging panel of John Brewin, Tariq ...
pod.fo
December 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
New Libero
Our prestigious annual Personality of the Year award
@rorysmith.bsky.social
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/36bdc5
Our prestigious annual Personality of the Year award
@rorysmith.bsky.social
@jonawils.bsky.social
@brewin.bsky.social
@tariqpanja.bsky.social
@jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/36bdc5
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 1-2 Liverpool, Fabio Paratici's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36b61e
Spurs 1-2 Liverpool, Fabio Paratici's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36b61e
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Can we be proud of Spurs' spirit against Liverpool?
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Dan Kilpatrick to discuss an eventful game against Liverpool at home. They talk officiating, Romero's head-loss, Simons, Spence, Be...
pod.fo
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 1-2 Liverpool, Fabio Paratici's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36b61e
Spurs 1-2 Liverpool, Fabio Paratici's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @dankp.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/36b61e
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Fiorentina have approached Tottenham Hotspur’s co-sporting director Fabio Paratici about a surprise return to Italy.
Fiorentina are currently rock bottom of Serie A, winless in 15 games and eight points shy of 17th place.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Fiorentina are currently rock bottom of Serie A, winless in 15 games and eight points shy of 17th place.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Fiorentina approach Tottenham’s Fabio Paratici about surprise return to Italian football
Fiorentina are yet to approach Spurs directly about Paratici, according to sources briefed on the situation.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Fiorentina have approached Tottenham Hotspur’s co-sporting director Fabio Paratici about a surprise return to Italy.
Fiorentina are currently rock bottom of Serie A, winless in 15 games and eight points shy of 17th place.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Fiorentina are currently rock bottom of Serie A, winless in 15 games and eight points shy of 17th place.
More from @jameshorncastle.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social
Saw unity and fight from Tottenham last night against Liverpool. Better than nothing I suppose.
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Tottenham lost at home again. But in the chaos there was unity
Sometimes fans get quieter when a game looks lost. This time they got louder and more supportive. And the team responded in kind
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Saw unity and fight from Tottenham last night against Liverpool. Better than nothing I suppose.
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
My piece: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
For me that's a slow-motion red but never a real-time red. But the laws were not written to withstand modern technological scrunity. The tech has in effect re-written the laws.
December 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For me that's a slow-motion red but never a real-time red. But the laws were not written to withstand modern technological scrunity. The tech has in effect re-written the laws.
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
Maresca high on Man City's list in eventuality that Pep departs this summer.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social broke story earlier then joined me, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social to pull on various threads on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
pod.fo/e/36948b
@david-ornstein.bsky.social broke story earlier then joined me, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social to pull on various threads on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
pod.fo/e/36948b
The Athletic FC Podcast: Ornstein exclusive: City target Maresca to replace Guardiola
David Ornstein reports that Chelsea's Enzo Maresca is high on the list to replace Pep Guardiola with the anticipation of this being his last season at Manchester City.It comes less than a week afte...
pod.fo
December 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Maresca high on Man City's list in eventuality that Pep departs this summer.
@david-ornstein.bsky.social broke story earlier then joined me, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social to pull on various threads on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
pod.fo/e/36948b
@david-ornstein.bsky.social broke story earlier then joined me, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social & @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social to pull on various threads on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod
pod.fo/e/36948b
On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social we discussed Pep Guardiola's pivot to a different style this season, and asked why Newcastle United have struggled to move as fast as City did after their takeover. With @migueldelaney.bsky.social and @jonawils.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/367494
pod.fo/e/367494
Libero: Libero 079 | What's Stopping Newcastle Becoming 'The New Manchester City'?
Manchester City racked up another Premier League win this weekend, beating Crystal Palace 3-0 with another display of their new direct, powerful individualistic style. Their change of direction thi...
pod.fo
December 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
On today's @liberopodcast.bsky.social we discussed Pep Guardiola's pivot to a different style this season, and asked why Newcastle United have struggled to move as fast as City did after their takeover. With @migueldelaney.bsky.social and @jonawils.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/367494
pod.fo/e/367494
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
City Football Group executive Carlos Raphael Moersen is in advanced talks to take up the role of director of football operations at Tottenham Hotspur.
Exclusive from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & Jordan Campbell ⤵️
Exclusive from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & Jordan Campbell ⤵️
City Football Group executive Carlos Raphael Moersen in advanced talks to join Tottenham
Moersen, known as 'Rafi', has spent the last 10 years working for CFG clubs, including negotiating deals for Manchester City.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
City Football Group executive Carlos Raphael Moersen is in advanced talks to take up the role of director of football operations at Tottenham Hotspur.
Exclusive from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & Jordan Campbell ⤵️
Exclusive from @david-ornstein.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & Jordan Campbell ⤵️
Reposted by Jack Pitt-Brooke
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Forest 3-0 Spurs, is playing out from the back good or bad, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/366ce7
Forest 3-0 Spurs, is playing out from the back good or bad, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/366ce7
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Can Frank survive many more performances like that?
Host Danny Kelly is joined by Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss another brutal day for Thomas Frank's Spurs side. They chat about Frank, his subs and selection, the lack of attacking coord...
pod.fo
December 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Forest 3-0 Spurs, is playing out from the back good or bad, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/366ce7
Forest 3-0 Spurs, is playing out from the back good or bad, etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social and me
pod.fo/e/366ce7