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Pedro Porro has come under heavy fire from Martin O’Neill for his decision to issue a public apology to Tottenham supporters following the club’s recent defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are no strangers to receiving apologies from their players, especially in the aftermath of demoralising defeats.

Last season, there was a whole catalogue of apologies given how poor Spurs were, having lost 22 games in the Premier League during a dismal campaign.

The defeat to Nottingham Forest at the weekend brought about a similar response, with Pedro Porro sending a message of apology to the Tottenham faithful during his post-match interview.

Martin O’Neill slams Pedro Porro apology after Tottenham defeat

This is not the first time such an address has been made by a Spurs player, with Guglielmo Vicario previously issuing one after Tottenham’s defeat to Fulham.

Following Pedro Porro’s apology to the supporters, former Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill had a few choice words for the Tottenham full-back while speaking on talkSPORT, accusing him of simply trying to curry favour with the crowd.

“That’s a total ingratiation to the fans of himself to the fans that’s what that is,” O’Neill said. I’ll tell you something now, I can imagine these things existing sometimes when Brian Clough [was managing].

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“And I have been hopeless in a game and he has just told me I’ve been hopeless in a match and then me going outside and going on social media and saying the fans deserve better than that.

“No, they deserve better from your performances (Porro) mate and you get a grip of yourself. I hope he’s including himself in that group of players who didn’t play so well…players, they’ll do your brain in!”

Simon Jordan questions modern player culture

Porro’s comments have also not gone down well with Simon Jordan, who was alongside O’Neill in the studio.

The former Crystal Palace owner discussed the wider phenomenon of social media communications and suggested that the right-back’s apology is merely a symptom of the society football has created.

“We’ve got the society we’ve created,” Jordan said. Are we objecting to the fact that they say in a press conference or a post-match interview to some gurning reporter from the BBC or Sky News or doing it on social media?

“What is the problem? We want people to turn around and speak to them. If they turn around and say nothing the media will criticise them for saying nothing.

“If they turn around and not acknowledge the fans I mean what is this all about going over and applauding fans?

“What is this all about winning individual games and taking a team photograph? What is this all about walking onto a pitch and shaking the opposition’s hand before a game? What is all that about?

“It’s a modern construct of how football should be played and it’s part of the culture we’ve created so we can’t criticise it.

“We’ve told players they are highly worthwhile individuals that are very important in what they say. So when they say what they say, we criticise them for it.”

Jordan continued by addressing the reaction to poor performances directly, arguing that players cannot pick and choose when they accept feedback from the stands.

“What he said the other day about the Spurs fans I thought was wrong. Because he turned around and said I’m not having it.

“Who are you to say that? The reason why you got booed is because you were crap. You don’t hear anybody say, I’m not having that praise …you don’t hear that do you. That’s my issue with it.

“We’ve created a culture and a society where people are expected to apologise and when they don’t they are castigated.”

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a surprise approach for a Tottenham Hotspur youngster currently plying his trade in the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur have a number of their young talents out on loan as they look to gather much-needed first-team experience ahead of a return to north London.

A few of these prospects have already started to catch the eye of Europe’s elite, with Luka Vuskovic one such player attracting attention.

Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig have all expressed interest in signing the Croatian defender, although Spurs remain determined to keep him at the club.

Real Madrid eye Tottenham’s Yang Min-hyeok

Defensa Central has now claimed that another Tottenham Hotspur loanee, Yang Min-hyeok, is attracting interest from a side in Europe.

It is believed that Real Madrid has closely watched the South Korean international and is interested in signing him due to his immense potential.

It is suggested that the Spanish giants are ready to make a £6.1m (€7m) offer to Spurs for the winger, although the report is unclear as to whether they will make a move in the upcoming January window.

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Yang Min-hyeok needs game time to reach full potential

Yang Min-hyeok is on a six-year deal at Tottenham following his move from Gangwon FC in January, and he is yet to make a start under new manager Thomas Frank.

The forward has been loaned twice since joining Spurs, moving to Queens Park Rangers during the winter window before embarking on a full-season loan with Portsmouth, where he has scored two goals and registered one assist.

A link to Real Madrid sounds rather unrealistic, given how the La Liga champions have struggled to hand out game time to a few of their stars, including Endrick and Rodrygo.

Yang is only 19, and at this stage of his career, he needs constant game time, which is something he will likely not receive at the Bernabeu, given their array of top stars.

Tottenham Hotspur have been alerted to the potential availability of a rising Ligue 1 midfielder, though the club are expected to face stiff competition from Premier League rivals in the January transfer window.

The January transfer window is expected to be a busy period for Tottenham Hotspur as the club aims to strengthen their squad for the second half of the campaign.

The Tottenham board have reportedly made under-pressure manager Thomas Frank a promise that he will be backed in the winter market, despite ongoing speculation regarding his future at the club.

Frank requires reinforcements in several areas of the pitch, given the recent struggles of the team, but fresh reports have now claimed that Tottenham are specifically eyeing a defensive midfielder to bolster their engine room.

Tottenham join race for Mamadou Sangare ahead of winter window

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham are reported to be among a host of clubs aiming to sign Mamadou Sangare from Lens in the January transfer window.

However, the north London side is expected to face stiff competition from Chelsea and Manchester United, who are also monitoring the player’s situation.

Sangare has caught the eye of several Premier League sides who have watched him in recent weeks, having made 14 starts and one substitute appearance for Lens in Ligue 1 so far this season, contributing one goal and one assist in the process.

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The Mali international will be heading out for the Africa Cup of Nations, where he will meet up with Yves Bissouma, and it is claimed that there is an expectation that Premier League clubs may formalise their interest once the tournament concludes on 18 January.

Yves Bissouma’s uncertainty drives Sangare transfer plans

Sangare, 23, could quite easily become a replacement for Bissouma, whose future at Tottenham remains uncertain following significant off-field issues.

Bissouma was seen inhaling laughing gas at a party for the second time in his Spurs career, and the club are reported to be open to parting ways with the midfielder following the incident.

Holding midfielders are rare and command significant fees, meaning that if Spurs are to land Sangare, they will likely have to pay considerably more than the £6.6m (€8m) Lens paid to sign him from Rapid Wien.

Thomas Frank is not racking up enough points at Tottenham Hotspur and the club are already making plans for his potential departure.

Thomas Frank is still fairly new to Tottenham Hotspur and some have called for him to be given more time in order to change the club’s fortunes this season.

Frank himself believes he will be afforded time by Spurs, because he has claimed that sorting out the problems in the team is not a quick fix.

Although the Dane appears to have the support of the Tottenham board, some members are not convinced by Frank, which means his job is still far from safe.

Tottenham are looking at managers who could replace Thomas Frank

Some senior figures at Spurs fear the season could spiral out of control in a similar fashion to Ange Postecoglou’s final Premier League campaign, if their results do not improve.

With this in mind, Tottenham are lining up possible replacements for Frank and according to Caught Offside, Mauricio Pochettino is the club’s top candidate.

However, FA Cup winner Oliver Glasner and Fulham’s Marco Silva are also on their radar, with both bosses impressing at their respective teams.

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Frank needs to stop making excuses about Spurs

The Tottenham first-team squad is not as strong as it has been in recent years, but a considerable amount of money was spent in the summer. Frank was backed with players like Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus, who have improved the team.

He should be doing a better job with the players at his disposal and instead of making excuses about needing more time, there has to be a focus on getting results immediately.

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a shock approach for a key Tottenham Hotspur star, with the Spanish giants hoping to capitalise on the defender’s situation in the January window.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a rebuild, which could very much commence in the January transfer window as results on the pitch continue to falter.

While the club will be targeting key additions, with Thomas Frank already identifying the profiles he wishes to recruit, they must also ensure they retain their most influential assets.

Micky van de Ven, who has impressed significantly this season, is now reported to be attracting interest with the winter market fast approaching.

Micky van de Ven emerges as number one target for Real Madrid in January

This report comes from E-Noticies, who are now reporting that Real Madrid have identified Van de Ven as their number one transfer target for January.

Madrid believe that should the Dutchman agitate for a move, there is a chance he could be purchased for just £41.5m (€50m), a figure Tottenham would surely laugh out of town.

Los Blancos’ interest in Van de Ven stems from the injury crisis that has ravaged their backline, with Eder Militao the latest casualty, compelling them to weigh up whether to bring their plans to sign a new centre-back forward from the summer.

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While Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is also on their list, the Tottenham man is viewed as their preferred option.

Spurs must secure van de Ven’s future amid interest from Real Madrid

Spurs will not want to lose Van de Ven, given how vital he is to their success on the pitch, an importance that has only grown as he has proven able to maintain his fitness.

He remains an asset in both boxes, with his pace essential in defending transitions, while he poses a constant threat with his aerial ability from set-pieces.

If Tottenham wish to keep the 24-year-old at the club, however, they must be proactive; Van de Ven is currently on reported wages of £50,000 a week, a figure which is quite low given his standing in the side.

Micky van de Ven has revealed what he liked and disliked about Ange Postecoglou’s playing style at Tottenham Hotspur, while drawing comparisons between the Aussie and Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur have played very differently over the years depending on who is in charge of the club.

There is often talk about the ‘Tottenham DNA’, which involves being brave and taking the game to the opponent. Ange Postecoglou certainly embraced this philosophy, orchestrating some of the most attacking football the club have ever witnessed.

Thomas Frank on the other hand has taken a more cautious approach, setting up his team in a way not too dissimilar to the likes of Jose Mourinho and Nuno Santo when they were at the club.

Micky van de Ven outlines the differences between Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou

According to Micky van de Ven, Tottenham’s pre-match planning is very technical under Frank and the Dane has made his team more secure in defence.

Although the Netherlands international enjoys an attacking style of play, he is happy that Spurs are not as vulnerable at the back as they were under Postecoglou.

Van de Ven told The Overlap: “The new gaffer [Thomas Frank] came in and has his new way of playing and thoughts about the game. When he came in pre-season, it was [him teaching us] everything about his system, because we’re going to need to play a totally different system compared to Ange.

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“Now, it’s a lot of walk-throughs and technical stuff. Before every game, we do some tactical work about the opponent- the meetings and everything is the same as it was under Ange in terms of scouting the opponent.

“It’s different of course, the way Ange thinks about football and how Frank thinks about football. The meetings are the same but it’s a lot of walk-throughs we do with Thomas Frank. You play so many games, so we just go out and walk through everything. It’s Italian-style.”

He added: “I liked the offensive football, but I also like what we have now with Thomas Frank, now that we are more secure in the back and not getting exposed in some situations.

“I really liked the offensive football, but I don’t like to be exposed every game on the counter attack.”

Tottenham have improved in defence under Frank

Some Spurs supporters have been left unimpressed by the club’s displays under Frank and this is not just because of a lack of attacking threat.

Tottenham have been poor in defence during some matches, leading to questions over whether the team are being set up to be overly negative.

However, Spurs have conceded an average of 1.31 goals per game in the Premier League this season, which is a better record than both of Postecoglou’s campaigns in charge.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is going to get its first ever statue and the club have revealed how the player or manager to be honoured will be decided.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since the state-of-the-art arena was opened more than six years ago.

The lack of atmosphere on matchdays continues to be a problem, and the team’s performances there in the Premier League are no better.

Spurs have been working towards making the ground feel like home, which included reopening the Bill Nicholson Gates earlier this year.

Tottenham will consult the fan advisory board over a new statue

Following the reinstallment of those iconic gates, Spurs have more plans in the pipeline to showcase the club’s rich history in the area surrounding their stadium.

Plans have been drawn up to have a statue sculpted outside the ground for the very first time, and the fan advisory board have been invited to offer their opinions during the process (Tottenham official).

A location for the statue has been identified, and the FAB will help with engaging supporters and deciding which Tottenham figures will be honoured. The responsibility for the pose of the statue has been maintained by the club and statue designer.

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Spurs are doing a better job at preserving the club’s legacy

There was definitely a time when it seemed those within the Tottenham hierarchy could not care less about keeping the club’s history at the forefront.

However, there have been a number of developments to alter this in recent years, including the recent Heung-min Son mural.

Having a statue built and placed outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is another step in the right direction, and it will please the supporters.

Micky van de Ven has revealed his biggest career objective, and it could provide a clue on whether he has a long-term future at Tottenham Hotspur.

Micky van de Ven has been one of the most important players at Tottenham Hotspur since he made the move from the Bundesliga.

In fact, the Dutchman’s partnership with Cristian Romero is considered to be one of the best in the Premier League.

However, while Romero has committed his long-term future to Spurs, there are still concerns that van de Ven might choose to depart for one of the top teams in Europe.

Micky van de Ven reveals his career goal, and it should worry Tottenham

Van de Ven recently appeared on The Overlap to discuss his time at Tottenham up to this point, and he also looked ahead to the future.

The 24-year-old revealed his primary career objective, and it could concern Spurs supporters, as he may need to leave the club to fulfil his goal.

Van de Ven said: “I want to be one of the best centre-backs in the world – maybe the best.”

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Spurs are not one of the top clubs in Europe

Spurs may have been finalists in the Champions League once upon a time, but they are a long way off the team they were at the peak of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign.

Even after winning the Europa League, Tottenham are struggling to register victories and are currently mid-table in the Premier League.

If van de Ven is to achieve his target of becoming the world’s greatest defender, he may one day follow in the footsteps of Harry Kane and join a club who compete at the very top on a regular basis.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a significant change in the dugout as pressure mounts on Thomas Frank, with a Barcelona legend emerging as a potential candidate to take charge.

Tottenham Hotspur find themselves at a crossroads regarding the performance of the team under the stewardship of the newly appointed Thomas Frank.

The former Brentford manager replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer and signed a three-year deal as the club hoped for improvement on the pitch following the Australian’s dismal 17th-place finish last term.

Results and performances on the pitch have not improved greatly under the Dane, with Spurs already having suffered six defeats in 16 matches, while Postecoglou ranked higher at the same stage last season.

Tottenham consider Xavi Hernandez move to replace Thomas Frank

Following Spurs‘ poor run of results, Fichajes are now reporting that internal discussions are already underway regarding a potential change in the dugout at Tottenham Hotspur.

It is explained that with results stalling and confidence ebbing away, Xavi Hernandez is a name that has emerged with the north London club showing genuine interest as they weigh their next steps.

Xavi has been out of work since he departed from Barcelona in 2024 after he was sacked, but the Spaniard did enjoy a measure of success in Catalonia, winning two trophies with the club, including a La Liga title.

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Conflicting reports on Frank’s future at Spurs

Thomas Frank’s perceived lack of identity and inconsistency is seen as the reason for Tottenham looking elsewhere, with the recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest framed as a turning point.

However, the report from the Spanish outlet is entirely different from reports coming from England, where it is claimed that Tottenham are not keen on parting ways with Frank.

The British press have constantly reported that Spurs are instead looking to back Frank in the coming transfer window as they hope he can turn things around in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be keen on Antoine Semenyo, but the odds are not in their favour as January approaches.

Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of a left winger, and it appears Antoine Semenyo is the club’s top target when the January transfer window opens.

Spurs are ready to shatter their wage structure to sign Semenyo, in a move which would see him become the best-paid player at the club.

However, Semenyo has agreed personal terms with Manchester City and Liverpool, which means convincing the attacker to make a switch to North London will not be easy.

Tottenham are less likely to sign Antoine Semenyo than Manchester City

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United are now firmly in the race to sign Semenyo and the side are considered serious rivals to both Tottenham and Man City.

However, Pep Guardiola’s team are believed by some insiders to be the strongest contenders to secure his signature, despite the interest Spurs have shown.

Liverpool are also lurking in the background, and so Tottenham are having to compete against teams that possess greater resources and are performing better on the pitch.

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Spurs look unlikely to sign Semenyo

It is hard to see why Semenyo would opt to join Spurs over any of the other teams interested in signing him. Thomas Frank could offer him consistent game time, but it is unlikely he would turn down a move to Man City or Liverpool.

Spurs must therefore have an alternative in mind before the window reopens, because there are no left-sided wingers in the Tottenham first-team squad who possess the required quality.