Spurs Should Avoid Hiring De Zerbi, Say Fans’ Organization

Concerns Over Leadership

A group representing women’s supporters of Tottenham has voiced their objection to the potential appointment of Roberto de Zerbi as manager, primarily due to his endorsement of Mason Greenwood. De Zerbi, who previously managed Marseille, is being considered as a replacement for interim manager Igor Tudor, who is under scrutiny.

Background on Mason Greenwood

Greenwood, a former England international, departed Manchester United in 2023 after criminal charges against him, including allegations of attempted rape and assault, were dropped. De Zerbi, during his tenure at Marseille, had signed Greenwood and labeled him a “good guy” who had faced a “heavy price” for his past issues.

Criticism from Fans’ Groups

The women’s group, which aims to combat sexism and misogyny in football, firmly stated that appointing De Zerbi would not reflect well on Tottenham. They emphasized that his comments pose significant concerns regarding his judgment and leadership capabilities.

Spurs’ Current Situation

Tottenham has managed to collect only one point in their last five Premier League matches, placing them precariously above the relegation zone. With the club’s struggles becoming more evident under Tudor, speculation regarding De Zerbi’s possible return to management has increased. Previously, he enjoyed notable success at Brighton, where he led the team to European competition before moving to Marseille in 2024.

Broader Reactions

In his remarks about Greenwood, De Zerbi expressed disappointment over the player’s experiences, asserting that he knew a very different individual than what had been portrayed in the media. Meanwhile, the official LGBTQ+ fan group, Proud Lilywhites, criticized De Zerbi for framing his support in a way that diminishes the gravity of Greenwood’s past, while Spurs Reach, the club’s fans’ group focusing on race and cultural heritage, remarked that such framing risks normalizing harmful societal attitudes.

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