Pedro Porro’s commitment to the cause has never been in doubt, but the enthusiasm he radiates for the club seems to be waning. The earlier hype when he signed has cooled into scapegoating during tough spells.
Some fans love his passion and output, while others see him as inconsistent or not suited to being a traditional right-back. Recent injury news has sparked comments about how much the team might miss his energy, even from erstwhile critics.
Many fans point to him as a liability defensively. Comments like “he’s really not a good footballer. Defensively, he’s clueless” or “Porro is a liability” are frequent, especially after poor team results or individual errors that lead to goals.
Some call him overrated, one of the first to sell, or blame him for lapses in concentration and being responsible (directly or indirectly) for concessions
For me, he needs to marry his enthusiasm with the value of his contributions. And certainly, there’s a recognition that he’s been overplayed—playing nearly every minute for long stretches without rotation—which has led to a decline in form.
Many say he was “brilliant” early on, but has struggled more recently due to no rest, with some hoping competition (like from Djed Spence) could reignite him. This again reflects Thomas Frank’s lack of choice.
There have been flashpoints, like after a defeat to Fulham, where Porro clashed with a teammate post-match and criticised some supporters for booing a player, leading to backlash where fans called his behaviour “disgusting” or expressed being “tired” of him. He hit back, defending teammates and questioning disrespectful fans.
Porro polarises Tottenham supporters: valued for his attacking flair and effort, but heavily scrutinised (and often scapegoated) for defensive shortcomings amid the team’s inconsistencies. Sentiment leans more negative in down periods, but with plenty of defenders who argue that context, like tactics, workload, and system, play a big role.