Tottenham players were accused of snubbing their manager after the team's defeat to Chelsea, with some refusing to applaud their fans in post-match praise.
On Sunday's 3-1 loss at Stamford Bridge, Tottenham struggled to contain Chelsea's attacking prowess, with the Blues scoring three goals without reply. The match was dominated by Spurs' youthful defense, who were repeatedly exposed as underprepared for the challenge.
However, what sparked controversy was when several players failed to show the usual respect towards their supporters after the final whistle, choosing instead to dismiss them with a wave of the hand or simply walk away from the bench without acknowledging the applauding crowd.
Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven were caught in the spotlight for this behavior, with Gabby Logan, Alan Shearer, and Ashley Williams discussing the incident on Match of the Day.
This stark reaction has sparked widespread debate among Tottenham fans, who are left wondering what prompted their players to behave so callously towards them. The lack of enthusiasm from Spurs' youngsters will only add fuel to the fire for critics who feel that the team is failing to live up to expectations.
The incident highlights deeper issues within Tottenham's squad, with some questioning the team's discipline and attitude under manager Antonio Conte.
On Sunday's 3-1 loss at Stamford Bridge, Tottenham struggled to contain Chelsea's attacking prowess, with the Blues scoring three goals without reply. The match was dominated by Spurs' youthful defense, who were repeatedly exposed as underprepared for the challenge.
However, what sparked controversy was when several players failed to show the usual respect towards their supporters after the final whistle, choosing instead to dismiss them with a wave of the hand or simply walk away from the bench without acknowledging the applauding crowd.
Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven were caught in the spotlight for this behavior, with Gabby Logan, Alan Shearer, and Ashley Williams discussing the incident on Match of the Day.
This stark reaction has sparked widespread debate among Tottenham fans, who are left wondering what prompted their players to behave so callously towards them. The lack of enthusiasm from Spurs' youngsters will only add fuel to the fire for critics who feel that the team is failing to live up to expectations.
The incident highlights deeper issues within Tottenham's squad, with some questioning the team's discipline and attitude under manager Antonio Conte.
I'm so disappointed in those players! What happened to showing respect to their fans? 
I mean, I know they had a tough game, but that doesn't give them an excuse to be so rude. Djed Spence and Mickey van de Ven looked like they were having a fit – what's going on in there?! 
Anyway, it's not just about this one incident... Spurs have been struggling lately, and I think they need to take responsibility for their actions and sort out their discipline issues. Maybe Conte can work on that? 
. They're just stressed out after a tough loss and don't know how to handle the pressure. It's not like they're being malicious or disrespecting their fans on purpose. And let's be real, some of those Spurs players are still pretty young - Djed Spence is only 22! 
Giving them a hard time just because they didn't show the usual fan appreciation is harsh. Conte should focus on getting his team to win games instead of worrying about how they treat their fans after a loss 
The young defenders were already struggling, but this just adds fuel to the fire for those who think Conte needs to sort out his team's attitude. I'm surprised Gabby, Alan, and Ashley were discussing it on Match of the Day - that's a lot of experts agreeing with me! 
Anyway, it's clear that Tottenham has some serious work to do if they want to turn things around. 
, they gotta show some respect for the fans who are still rootin' for 'em despite losin' all the time 
. I mean, i get it, a 3-1 loss is tough to swallow, but a little acknowledgement would've been nice 
. Conte's squad seems to be lackin' some kinda fire 
. Djed & van de Ven look like the leaders of this bunch, so if they can't get it together, the rest will follow 
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! Those Spurs players are supposed to be role models but instead they're making a mockery of their fans by not even acknowledging them in post-match praise 
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. Conte needs to address these issues ASAP or else he'll be the one getting roasted by fans 
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. I mean, I get it, losing is never fun, but come on lads! Show some respect for your fans, even when things aren't going your way. A wave of the hand and a walk-off? Classy, not. 
djed spence & mickey vvd were so rude to the fans i feel bad 4 them esp since they r young n should b proud 2 be part of this team 
we need more positivity n less negativity from our players 
And this is not just about the players, I think there's something deeper going on here. Conte has been under a lot of pressure lately and maybe the young guys are feeling it too 
. The team needs to work on their communication skills, like, if they're going to wave at fans, say thanks or something 
. I mean, Spurs has a rich history of passionate supporters and they deserve respect, no matter what's happenin' on the pitch. It's like, even if you had a bad game, a simple "thank you" or a nod would've been cool. But instead, they just gave 'em a dismissive wave or walked away... it's just not right 
... not sure what to make of it, tbh 
. Or maybe there's something going on behind the scenes that we don't know about yet 
. Whatever it is, I hope Tottenham can have a chance to regroup and come back stronger 
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