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Tottenham: Mathys Tel doesn’t have minerals for relegation battle amid dismal attacking stat

Tottenham Hotspur star Mathys Tel proved that he does not have the minerals for the relegation battle in the 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

Igor Tudor’s side are fully in the mire after the defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 22 March, just one point above the drop zone.

The former Bayern Munich forward started against Vitor Pereira’s side, but he could not have the desired impact on proceedings.

If Tottenham are to retain their Premier League status, Tel cannot be on the pitch in the final few weeks of the campaign.

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What did Tel do so badly in Tottenham loss to Nottingham Forest?

Tel has endured a difficult time in his Tottenham career so far, with just six goals and three assists in 51 appearances for the North Londoners.

He completed just one cross out of the 11 that he attempted in the Forest contest, per Sofascore, a damning indictment of his ability to affect Spurs’ plight.

If he cannot find a teammate with the majority of his crosses, then there is little point in him lining up on the wing.

What other stats did Tel record?

Tel recorded two shots in the clash, but only one was on target, and he made two key passes as he tried to make something happen.

He recorded an 83 per cent pass accuracy, misplacing four of his attempts to find a teammate, but the crosses were a different story.

The 20-year-old took 54 touches and lost possession 22 times, and made 17 carries, although only two were progressive

He tried to contribute defensively, winning one of two tackles he attempted, making three recoveries and winning seven of the 14 ground duels that he contested.

His attitude should not be questioned, he is willing to put in the work, but the quality is clearly not good enough to prove what the Lilywhites need from him at the moment.

They need him to be firing goals in and connecting with his fellow attackers from crosses, and the dismal reveal must have Tudor questioning his place in the side.

He may face a spell on the sidelines anyway after limping off with 20 minutes left in the game as Randal Kolo Muani replaced him.

Borussia Dortmund supporters have already warned Tottenham Hotspur over the idea of appointing Sebastian Kehl.

Spurs are understood to be considering the former Black and Yellow executive to work alongside Johan Lange as a sporting director.

Telegraph journalist Matt Law claimed on 23 March that sources in Germany think that he is in the frame for the Lilywhites vacancy, left behind by Fabio Paratici.

Tottenham need to get it right, and supporters of the German club think they are getting it disasterously wrong if they appoint the 46-year-old.

What have Borussia Dortmund fans said about Kehl and Tottenham?

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Dortmund supporters were clearly fed up with Kehl and the way that he went about transfers in North Rhine-Westphalia.

One supporter on X, said: “I think it’s a good decision to fire him. He’s screwed up a lot of transfers!”

Another commented: “As a player, a legend; as sports director, rather lacklustre, but that does come across as rather sudden, after all.”

One fan questioned why it has taken so long to fire him, saying: “Right decision. Just the question of why only now.”

Another said: “We thank you for the bad transfers. And now Ricken too and hopefully it’ll work out again for once”

That view was followed by someone else, who said: “Absolutely understandable. The squad composition hasn’t been worthy of a European top club for years already.”

The feeling was clearly very popular, with another supporter saying: “Ricken now needs to demonstrate competence and leadership strength. Otherwise, he’ll lose his job too. The thing with Kehl is a first good step.”

One said: “Sebastian Kehl was a great player at BVB! He helped shape an era. Thanks for that! Unfortunately, the quality isn’t quite enough for the position of sporting director.”

Some Dortmund fans specifically warned Spurs about the potential appointment.

Another commented on the links, saying: “Adolf Hütter and the Kitchen Throat, At the Spurs, it’s going rapidly downhill…”

One fan could not help but laugh at the North London side, saying: “fighting against relegation and hiring Sebastian Kehl to be your sporting director is like flying a plane without fuel and lowering the landing gear.”

Another said: “Kehl to Tottenham yeah they’re cooked”

What happened to Kehl at Dortmund?

Kehl became Dortmund’s new sporting director in 2022, replacing Michael Zorc, who was a legendary figure at Signal Iduna Park.

He brought the likes of Karim Adeyemi, Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Ryerson to the club, who all started in the 2024 Champions League final, which they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid.

However, in recent years, he has been criticised with many observers believing that the German outfit had lost their touch in the transfer market under Kehl.

He was understood to be hesitant in the market, and he also had disputes with his superior, Lars Ricken, which would not bode well if he were to come to N17.

He would likely run into the same issue, and clash with Lange, which would not benefit the club at all.

Given how Dortmund fans have reacted to the potential hire and his dismissal, Spurs should take a hard pass on him.

Tottenham: Khadija Shaw makes WSL history at Spurs’ expense as season takes negative turn

Tottenham Hotspur Women were put to the sword once again by Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw in the Women’s Super League.

The Jamaica international scored a 13-minute first-half hat-trick in Tottenham’s 5-2 loss to WSL leaders Man City on Saturday.

Martin Ho’s side were 5-1 down at half time, with Olivia Holdt grabbing a surprise equaliser at 1-1 before the hosts blew Spurs away at Joie Stadium.

The north London team ended up winning the second half 1-0, thanks to Bethany England’s late goal, but by then, the damage had been done.

Tottenham rolled over far too easily against City, in a performance that was a long way below the standards they have set for much of the season.

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Tottenham ripped apart by Khadija Shaw again

Shaw took her WSL goal tally to 18 in as many games this season in their big win over Tottenham.

While they seem primed to win the league, Spurs sit fifth and will be glad to see the back of the big striker.

This treble was the fastest hat-trick in WSL history, and her fourth consecutive one against Tottenham at home in the league.

All three of Shaw’s goals were headers as Spurs struggled to handle the Jamaican from set pieces.

Shaw has now scored a remarkable 15 goals against Tottenham, a side she enjoys playing like no other.

Tottenham need to regroup and fast. But things don’t get any easier as they prepare for a North London Derby clash at Emirates Stadium with Arsenal on Saturday.

Tottenham’s good work being undone

Heading into the international break, Tottenham were level on points with rivals Arsenal, although the Gunners had two games in hand, and third-placed Chelsea were just four points ahead.

But a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Everton was compounded by this mauling against City.

Ho said Spurs’ second-half performance was much more encouraging, but City were in cruise control mode by then.

To make matters worse, Tottenham defender Clare Hunt has suffered a knee injury that will require surgery after getting injured for Australia in the Asian Cup.

Spurs will be boosted by the returns of Chelsea loanee Maika Hamano and Toko Koga, who guided Japan to Asian Cup glory on Saturday.

And barring a collapse and an upturn in form from their rivals, Tottenham are still likely to finish fifth. But at this rate, their positive season may end in a whimper.

Tottenham Hotspur‘s chances of staying in the Premier League could come down to West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville.

Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White and Taiwo Awoniyi scored the goals as Nottingham Forest beat Spurs 3-0 to leapfrog the Lilywhites in the table on Sunday.

Although the fans assembled before the game to create a raucous atmosphere for the players, they were badly let down in what was an abject performance.

Igor Tudor’s side are now one point clear of 18th-placed West Ham, who have done remarkably well to put themselves in with a fighting chance of staying in the Premier League.

And Tottenham’s loss to Nottingham Forest means that they’ll depend on West Ham’s results, and particularly if Summerville returns to full fitness.

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Crysencio Summerville’s injury has hugely benefited Tottenham

Having signed for a fee of £25million plus add-ons from Leeds United in August 2024, the Dutchman initially made a slow start to life in E20.

However, Summerville has been electric this season, and the 24-year-old was also nominated for January’s Premier League Player of the Month award.

Unfortunately for West Ham, the Dutch winger sustained a calf injury, which left him unavailable for their draw against Man City and their loss at Aston Villa.

According to Sofascore, he has registered 91 touches in the opposition box and a pass accuracy of 84 per cent in the Premier League this season.

With 1.59 successful dribbles per 90 minutes in the top flight, the Dutch winger is always a threat, and he does not shy away from taking the responsibility to score and create important goals.

If he were fit for their last two matches, the Hammers could have picked up more points, which would have left Tottenham in the relegation zone.

Although Summerville is expected to return after the international break, no official return date has been set, which is a huge bonus for Spurs.

Tottenham are desperate for a winger like Summerville

West Ham are certainly reaping the rewards from his fine form as they aim to stay in the Premier League.

However, if they do fail to stay in the top flight, then Summerville’s future at the East London outfit would be in huge doubt.

If West Ham were to go down, Tottenham would survive, and they should be looking to sign Summerville in the summer transfer window.

Mathys Tel is their current starting left-winger, and while he has impressed in spells, four goal involvements in 35 appearances simply isn’t good enough.

His pass accuracy of 75.4 per cent is incredibly low in comparison to Summerville’s total of 83.8 per cent, which just shows the gulf in class between both players.

The Dutchman’s injury status at West Ham will not only affect Tottenham’s hopes of staying up, but it could have an impact on his future in the summer.

Tottenham have been urged to part company with Conor Gallagher just months after he signed from Atletico Madrid.

The Lilywhites looked to have pulled off a great piece of business by bringing the England international to North London for £35million in January.

They beat Aston Villa in the race to land the midfielder, despite Unai Emery’s side sitting in third place in the Premier League at the time.

That looked like a statement of intent, but the 26-year-old has gone on to be terrible for the N17 outfit.

Spurs probably regret signing Gallagher at this stage, with a summer exit potentially already in the pipeline.

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Tottenham must sell Conor Gallagher immediately

The Spurs faithful felt as if they had got one over Aston Villa when the ex-Chelsea man made the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Villans were strongly linked to the Atleti man, but were beaten to the punch as the Lilywhites looked to add a midfielder with Premier League experience to their ranks.

Gallagher may fit that bill, but he certainly hasn’t represented what either Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor needed on their sides.

The Englishman hasn’t found a place in the starting XI, and with relegation now staring him in the face, a departure could be on the cards.

Former scout Bryan King has urged Spurs to move him on immediately as he continues to struggle during the free fall in N17.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “I’d have him out the door as quickly as I could in the summer.

“Spurs are struggling, so they bring in an international for big money, and I’ve hardly seen him.

“When he plays, he has no impact, and it looks like they’ve got another player with no heart on the pitch.

“They need players to put their lives on the line, and they aren’t right now.”

Gallagher could help get Tudor sacked at Tottenham, but may not be far behind him through the exit door down Hotspur Way.

Gallagher has been shocking for Tottenham

There could be calls that these claims are a step too far, but King is spot on with the lack of influence the midfielder has provided.

Since coming back to the Premier League, he has contributed just one assist across his nine appearances, with just seven of those as starts.

A total of 0.56 expected goals and 0.49 expected assists across those games certainly isn’t a good look and isn’t helped by his other exploits.

Just five dribbles, seven chances created, and a 45 per cent duel success rate doesn’t paint a good picture for someone who was supposed to transform Tottenham’s season.

Tim Sherwood couldn’t understand why Randal Kolo Muani was on the bench in Tottenham Hotspur‘s 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

The defeat leaves Spurs 17th in the Premier League and one point adrift of the drop zone, and Igor Tudor is still winless in the top flight.

It was a hugely damaging result, with boos ringing out around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at full-time as Spurs edge closer to Premier League relegation.

Tudor is fighting to keep his job as his wait for a first Premier League win continues, and the fans have been very critical of his tactical decisions so far.

Tottenham’s loss to Forest was disastrous, and it’s not a shock that Tudor has come under fire for not starting Kolo Muani.

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Tim Sherwood believes Randal Kolo Muani should have started vs Nottingham Forest

While Tottenham were eliminated from the Champions League at the last-16 stage, Kolo Muani was incredibly impressive in the second leg.

He scored a brilliant header to take his Champions League tally to four goals, which is the joint-most from a Tottenham player in Europe’s elite competition, with Gareth Bale and Peter Crouch also scoring four in 2010-11.

According to Sofascore, Kolo Muani has completed just under 64 per cent of his attempted dribbles in the Champions League, which shows how much of an attacking threat he can provide.

However, he was then benched by Tudor, who preferred to start Dominic Solanke and Richarlison in his place.

Speaking on Sky Sports News on Monday, Sherwood said he believes he would have a positive impact if Spurs were to appoint him, and he would value Kolo Muani’s impact on the team.

“I would keep them in the Premier League. Someone with common sense keeps them in the Premier League because the players have the quality to do it,” he said.

“You have to get the confidence in the group, and you don’t get that by playing Cristian Romero on the right wing for Xavi Simons.

“There’s dirty work to be done, but Kolo Muani played well against Atletico Madrid, so why is he on the bench?

“It’s not complicated, and if the two centre-backs are having to burst forward, it’s because you’re not doing something right.”

The stats that show why Igor Tudor must be sacked immediately

Spurs are now without a league win in 13 games, their longest streak in the top flight in 91 years, which shows why so many fans are keen to see Tudor sacked already.

Tottenham have also won just 30 points from 31 Premier League games this season – accounting for three points per win, this is their joint-lowest return after 31 games of a league campaign, after doing so in 1914-15 (30).

While Sherwood believes that he can keep Tottenham in the Premier League by making these changes, he doesn’t have the CV to back up his claims.

Spurs need someone who can galvanise the dressing room, yet there’s no way the 57-year-old has the track record to improve the mood around N17.

It would seem improbable for him to step in with just seven games left of the season, although given how Tottenham’s board have panicked with their decisions in recent months, Sherwood’s return is certainly a possibility.

However, it’s clear that he would do a better job than Tudor, whose days are numbered.

Djed Spence did not have the greatest of games against Nottingham Forest, and Danny Murphy has criticised the Tottenham Hotspur defender for switching off.

Spurs, after picking up a valiant point at Anfield, have now taken two steps back in their survival fight as relegation rivals Forest secured a 3-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

For much of the first half, it was the Lilywhites that were in control, but they were simply unable to find the opener.

Spence did not have the greatest of matches for the N17 outfit and was substituted at half-time by Igor Tudor, who is under real pressure again.

His struggles were amplified just before the break, as in a crucial moment in Tottenham’s loss to Nottingham Forest, Spence lacked focus, allowing Igor Jesus to head home the Tricky Trees’ first goal.

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What did Danny Murphy say about Djed Spence against Nottingham Forest

It took until the 45th minute for Nottingham Forest to win their first corner of the game, and from that, they threatened with an excellent chance to score.

However, in the end, they would simply win another set piece, and that is where the tide of the game turned.

Spence, who was marking Jesus, had allowed the Brazilian to drop behind him, and the Forest striker had a free header at goal.

The moment became a point of criticism for Match of the Day pundit Murphy, who questioned whether Spence was fully focused.

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, Murphy said: “They gave Forest the first goal, and they kept making mistakes. We have seen it so many times from Tottenham again and again.

“It is about small details in games. This is a set play. Djed Spence, do your job. Where is he? Jesus, free as a bird.

“That’s when the game changed and when the confidence drained, and that’s when Forest deserve credit for getting themselves in the game, but when you are fighting for your life, everybody has got to be at it.”

From that moment, the game had certainly changed, with Nottingham Forest beginning to show more confidence and a cutting edge that Spurs simply lacked.

After creating just 0.17 xG in the opening 45, the away side would follow that up with 1.17 xG in the second half.

Overall, it was a poor display from most Tottenham players, but that moment from Spence ultimately resigned them to another loss.

Djed Spence had a game to forget for Tottenham, the numbers prove it

While that moment will highlight the poor performance of Spence, the numbers also back it up.

According to Sofascore, Spence won just 50 per cent of his duels, one of his four attempted tackles – just a 25 per cent success rate – and failed to register a single successful cross on three times of asking.

The Tottenham defender also lost possession on 11 occasions.

Additionally, the data hub has rated the Englishman as Tottenham’s second-worst starter, with Richarlison’s 6.1 rating the only one worse than Spence’s 6.3.

In the end, Tudor was well within his rights to replace the 25-year-old, but after conceding the first goal, all confidence was zapped out of Spurs, and Jesus’ opener decided the game.

Brennan Johnson: Tottenham may now wish they hadn’t signed off on £35m Crystal Palace transfer

Brennan Johnson joined Crystal Palace for £35million in the winter window, and Tottenham Hotspur probably wish they had a player like him in the team now.

Having joined Tottenham back in the summer of 2023 from Nottingham Forest, Johnson enjoyed two-and-a-half years of good football in N17.

The Wales international never really evolved into superstardom at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he was a consistent and reliable performer that always gave everything in a Lilywhite shirt.

After Spurs’ 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Igor Tudor’s team appears to be in dire lack of those kind of players at the moment.

So, if Tottenham could rewind the clock to the January transfer window, Johnson probably would’ve never left knowing what they know now about the trajectory of their season.

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Brennan Johnson is exactly the type of player Tottenham need

Many Tottenham fans were against Johnson’s sale in the winter transfer window, as the forward was Spurs’ top goalscorer last season.

The 24-year-old scored 11 Premier League goals last term, whilst also adding a further seven across cup competitions, taking his total tally to 18 in 51 games in 2024-25.

So, when his £35m move to Crystal Palace was completed on 1 January this year, Tottenham were sitting 12th in the Premier League.

The prospect of relegation to the Championship hadn’t even crossed anyone’s minds in N17 at that stage with 26 points to their name, but since then, they’ve won only four more points in the league.

His sale to Palace also wasn’t reinvested back into the forward line either, with the money going towards deals for Conor Gallagher and Souza respectively.

As such, it’s hard not to feel a sense of naivety from Tottenham looking at where they’ve ended up since he left, with the grass certainly not being greener for them since his exit.

At the very least, Johnson always gave 110 per cent for Spurs, and even if he wasn’t on the scoresheet, whoever was in the Tottenham dugout always knew that they’d get a performance out of that shirt if he was on the pitch.

How has Johnson started with Crystal Palace?

So, whilst the grass hasn’t been greener for Tottenham without Johnson in the team, it’s not yet proved greener for him with Crystal Palace either.

As we enter the international break, Johnson has yet to open his goalscoring account for the Eagles, with zero goals in 16 total appearances across all competitions.

He’s not yet been able to cement a place in Oliver Glasner’s starting XI either, and only came off the bench for a 23-minute cameo against Tottenham in their 3-1 win on 5 March.

Overall then, there’s probably a tinge of regret from both camps over this transfer at the moment, as Tottenham would surely love a player like him in their team right now, whilst Johnson is perhaps wondering whether Selhurst Park was his best destination.

Richarlison put in a very poor showing in Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat to Nottingham Forest.

The striker returned to the Tottenham squad on Sunday, after not featuring in Spurs’ second leg loss to Atletico Madrid due to suspension.

As such, his previous two performances for the Lilywhites prior to Nottingham Forest had seen him bag an assist in the first leg tie against Atletico, before netting the late equaliser against Liverpool on 15 March.

So, it was hoped that the Brazilian international could reprise his starting role in Igor Tudor’s team in the weekend’s relegation six-pointer in N17.

However, the 28-year-old was not really in the game at all, and was dragged off with just over 20 minutes to play as Forest ran out 3-0 winners.

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Richarlison didn’t turn up for Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

Richarlison has been backed to play a key role for Spurs in their ongoing battle against relegation, as the striker certainly has the ability and pedigree to pull his team out of the mess they’re in.

His nine goals and three assists from 26 Premier League games this season isn’t a bad goal contribution return given the context of Spurs’ season, but in their biggest match of the campaign so far, he went missing.

Tottenham’s number nine only touched the ball 22 times before being taken off in the 67th minute, and was unable to work the goalkeeper with his lone shot on goal being off target.

As per Sofascore, Richarlison was caught offside once, took three unsuccessful touches, gave the ball away 11 times, carried the ball just twice and recorded a passing accuracy of 50 per cent.

He also made zero defensive contributions, won just one of his four aerial duels and two of his five ground duels respectively, and committed one foul.

It was a nothing performance from the Brazilian, in a game that meant everything for his Tottenham side in the context of the relegation battle, as well as the supporters, which makes it that bit tougher to forgive.

Randal Kolo Muani perhaps Tottenham’s big winner from Forest

He may only have came off the bench for a 23-minute cameo, but Randal Kolo Muani was perhaps the Tottenham player that will be the big beneficiary of Spurs’, and in particular Richarlison’s performance.

Tudor – if he’s still in charge on 12 April, that is – will surely drop Richarlison back to the bench for the trip to Sunderland after the international break, and that would likely mean Kolo Muani comes back into the lineup.

The Frenchman got on the scoresheet in the second leg against Atletico, and only needed 15 minutes off the bench against Liverpool to provide the assist for Richarlison’s equaliser.

So, he’s in relatively good goal contribution form at the moment, and with goals now needed more than ever, Kolo Muani might just be a better avenue to them than Richarlison.

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest on Sunday, prompting Jamie O’Hara to label Igor Tudor a “fraud” as Spurs fans react to the defeat.

Ange Postecoglou’s quote on seeing light at the end of the tunnel but it always being an oncoming train continues to hit home for Tottenham fans, as their season refuses to get back on the tracks.

Spurs’ clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday was undoubtedly one of the biggest games in recent Lilywhites history, with it being a huge relegation six-pointer at the bottom of the Premier League.

As such, Tudor’s side simply couldn’t afford to lose this one, but not only did they do so, they were beaten comfortably by Forest to the tune of three goals to nil.

Spurs fans are seething after the Forest loss, and Tottenham News has picked out some of the most fiery and explosive responses from supporters in the aftermath of the defeat.

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Jamie O’Hara rips into Igor Tudor and Tottenham after Forest loss

Jamie O’Hara has been calling for Tudor to be sacked over the last few games, as the talkSPORT pundit has been outspoken on his opinions regarding Tudor and Tottenham’s players recently.

The Spurs fan has been the subject of teasing from fellow presenter Jason Cundy in recent days, in a collection of viral moments that even many Tottenham supporters can admit, have been pretty funny.

As such, his next appearance on talkSPORT will probably be something not to miss, especially going off some of the things he’s posted to social media on Sunday.

Writing on his X account, O’Hara said: “Igor Tudor is the worst appointment in Spurs history, I told you he’s a fraud, (Johan) Lange, Vinai (Venkatesham), Tudor should all be sacked immediately.”

In another post, he said: “Watching Spurs is worse than divorce,” which is an interesting way of putting it, but it probably depends on how much you do/don’t love the person you’re getting divorced to.

For Tottenham fans, there’s certainly not a feeling of love towards their team at the moment, so perhaps watching Spurs right now wouldn’t actually be worse than a divorce?

What a strange paradox to be writing about.

Tottenham fans lay into referee Michael Oliver

The man in the middle for Tottenham against Nottingham Forest was Michael Oliver, and it’s fair to say he’s not a popular figure among Spurs fans following Sunday’s game.

Tottenham will feel strongly that they should’ve had a penalty for Ola Aina’s challenge on Pape Sarr in the first half, after the Forest defender made contact with Sarr’s boot as the two reached for the ball.

Oliver waved away that one and a possible one on Cristian Romero too, and also kept his cards in his pocket when he probably should’ve brandished a couple of yellows to Forest players in that opening 45 too.

Needless to say then, but Oliver has been coming in for significant criticism from Tottenham supporters on social media, with one fan writing on X: “Won’t worry the attention seeker and cheat that is Oliver.”

Another said: “Why is Oliver allowed to ref us considering how many shocking decisions he’s given against us in the past? He’s ruined several NLDs single-handedly.”

“He’s been (expletive) awful,” summarised another Spurs fan.

Tottenham fan unleashes furious aimed at Spurs players

Emotions are understandably running high among Tottenham fans following the embarrassing display against Forest, with the reality of Championship football on the cards for next season becoming clearer with each passing defeat.

There is a growing vitriol from supporters towards the playing squad, with many feeling as though some have downed tools, whilst others question whether their hearts are really in it.

One X user by the name of PRO (@ProTottenham) penned a pain-woven tweet in response to Tottenham’s full-time post, and it probably sums up how must Spurs fans are feeling towards the squad at the moment.

“3-0 home loss in a must win game when the fans went out of their way to really go all in with showing their support for the players in a game with so much importance behind it!!,” the tweet began.

“All Together!?! Yeh (expletive) right!! We have a squad full of players who are undoubtedly telling their agents to look for clubs for them to go to this summer.

“These players are an absolute disgrace!! They are an embarrassment to the club and some of the worst I have ever seen pull on our shirts. They don’t deserve our support!!!

“Forest first win in eight (actually seven) games!!!!!!!!! They are a joke! They are disgraceful!!! Pathetic cowards!! These players make me SICK!!!!!!”