Tottenham are considering another managerial change with Roberto De Zerbi on their radar, but several fan groups have come together to oppose a move for the ex-Brighton boss
Three Tottenham supporters' groups have released a joint statement opposing the possible appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, who has been touted as the first choice should Igor Tudor be relieved of his duties.
The north Londoners are without a Premier League win in 2026 and their Croatian boss has not has the desired effect, leading to talk of him being dismissed after a little over six weeks in the job. The 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest left Tottenham just one point above the relegation zone.
As Tottenham's bosses consider a change, De Zerbi - who has impressed previously at Brighton - is seen as the ideal candidate. But his previous comments on Mason Greenwood, whom he managed at Marseille, have been cited as a serious red flag.
As a result, fan groups have united in a 'No to Roberto De Zerbi campaign' as they believe his feelings towards Greenwood would damage the club's culture. The ex-Manchester United star was arrested on suspicion of rape, assault, and coercive and controlling behaviour - but the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges.
When he moved to Marseille, following his exit from Manchester, De Zerbi claimed that he was “good guy” but had paid a “heavy price” and that he "knew a totally different person than the one who was described.”
Those comments haven't been forgotten by a number of Tottenham's supporters - who believe he belittled the allegations against Greenwood.
Women of the Lane said in their statement: "Clubs signal their values through the decisions they make. Who they appoint matters. The manager sets the tone, every day, for what is expected, what is tolerated, and how people are treated. At a time when Spurs needs to rebuild, that culture matters as much as anything on the pitch.
"For many in our community, this is difficult to reconcile with the club's stated commitments to respect, safety and inclusion. This is not an appointment Tottenham Hotspur should make. It introduces unnecessary cultural risk without a clear, proven track record to justify it."
Proud Lilywhites, another of the groups involved in the campaign, said: "When someone in that position publicly defends a player like Mason Greenwood, and frames it in a way that downplays the seriousness of what happened, it matters, not just in isolation but in what it signals."
Spurs Reach said on De Zerbi: "Regardless of intent, framing of this nature risks normalising harmful attitudes, diminishing the experiences of survivors, and sending a deeply concerning message about what is tolerated within the game."