Overview
- Romero apologized to supporters and said club leaders should speak during crises instead of appearing only when results are positive.
- He initially wrote that the board had lied, then edited the post to remove that claim while keeping his criticism.
- Pedro Porro publicly endorsed Romero’s message and Richarlison responded with applause, with other players engaging online.
- Post-match tensions spilled into the stands as players confronted fans, with staff restraining Micky van de Ven during one flashpoint.
- Tottenham’s loss capped a three-game winless run that left the club 14th in the Premier League on 27 points, against a backdrop of recent leadership turnover including Daniel Levy’s departure and CEO Vinai Venkatesham’s stewardship.