Opposition is growing among Tottenham Hotspur supporters over the club’s appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach, following his controversial remarks supporting striker Mason Greenwood.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust held an emergency meeting on Monday and informed the club that it could not endorse De Zerbi’s hiring. The group said it had received numerous emails from fans expressing concern over the manager’s previous comments.
As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, the Co-founder of fan group Women of the Lane, Alli Speechly, also spoke out, stating: “The fact that he hired Greenwood and then publicly backed him is unforgivable. For me, that just speaks to the character of De Zerbi. I don’t want him anywhere near my football club.” She added that she would stop attending matches if De Zerbi is appointed.
De Zerbi, who previously managed Marseille, defended Greenwood in November, saying the striker had “paid strongly” after charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped in 2023. Greenwood, formerly of Manchester United, joined Marseille in July 2024 and has since scored 47 goals in 74 appearances.
