Tottenham fans fume at what 'embarrassing' Spurs have now arranged to happen on same day as ENIC protest
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Tottenham fans made themselves heard loud and clear during the 5-0 win over Southampton on Sunday.
Spurs fans chanted against Daniel Levy – once again – amid growing concerns over the direction in which the football club is heading.
A statement from Tottenham fans revealed that there is “dissatisfaction with the club’s current direction in footballing matters” – amid a time where a large focus is being placed on commercial opportunities.
For instance, there is now a Go-Kart track underneath the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and concerts regularly being held too, all while Spurs search for a first trophy since 2008.
Now, anger from Tottenham fans has reached a new level after Spurs made an official club announcement.
Tottenham fans furious with Netflix partnership
The timing of this announcement is absolutely terrible given the context.
Earlier on Tuesday, Tottenham announced a new partnership with Netflix to “support the launch of the upcoming second season of Squid Game” – the exact kind of commercial antic Spurs fans are growing tired of in N17.
Within Tottenham’s announcement, it states: “This will include experiential activity for fans, with the infamous Squid Game guards roaming the stadium in their pink hooded jumpsuits for photo opportunities and a giant blimp of the Young-hee doll – featured in the 'Red Light, Green Light' game – appearing outside the stadium pre-match.”
Crucially, this gimmick comes on the same day Tottenham fans are planning to protest against ENIC, with Spurs also scheduling the Squid Game activities for the Premier League clash against Liverpool on Saturday 22nd December.
You are joking. pic.twitter.com/Kz12GCNNpy
— 𝑲𝒃𝒛 🤍 (@BigAngeEra) December 17, 2024
One Tottenham supporter summed up the mood quite nicely, simply writing “you are joking” on X (previously known as Twitter) – the timing of this Squid Game partnership is utterly comical, in truth.
Even more reason to protest on the 22nd pic.twitter.com/pmBHMDsywa
— Blakey (@BlakeyTHFC) December 17, 2024
A second Spurs fans wrote that this news gives supporters “even more reason to protest” against ENIC – who have just one League Cup to show for their 24 years as owners.
Thank God I sold my tickets to these matches so I don't have to experience this insufferable nonsense… "but it's more money for the football club" before securing another championship player and raising ticket prices in the summer. #LevyOut#EnicOut
— SpursInMotion (@Spursmatic) December 17, 2024
A third Spurs fan wrote: “Thank God I sold my tickets to these matches so I don’t have to experience this insufferable nonsense… “but it’s more money for the football club” before securing another Championship player and raising ticket prices in the summer.”
If only the focus on the field was as good as that off it 🙄
— JerseySpurs (@JerseySpur5) December 17, 2024
Furthermore, a fourth Tottenham supporter did not exactly criticise the Netflix partnership, but bemoaned the fact commercial work does not seem to align with what fans see on the pitch, posting: “If only the focus on the field was as good as that off it.”
Timing of this is an absolute howler
— Krokodoks (@Krokodoks) December 17, 2024
Another echoed our earlier sentiment, writing: “Timing of this is an absolute howler.”
Less and less about the football. Embarrassing.
— Joe (@joedev92) December 17, 2024
Last but not least, a sixth Tottenham fan wrote: “Less and less about the football. Embarrassing.”
What Jamie Carragher said about ENIC in 2018
Tottenham never seem to kick on as a football club, often doing just enough to stay involved in the battle for UEFA Champions League qualification, something Jamie Carragher bemoaned about ENIC six years ago.
Speaking on Sky Sports in 2018, the man from Bootle said: “Tottenham didn't recruit in the summer and the team we're looking at now, I feel as if that was the team I was watching two years ago, which was brilliant, almost won the title. You stand still, you fall behind.
"(Liverpool) are trying to win the league, I think Tottenham are happy with top four and it's just like, got the money for the top four, that'll pay for the stadium, pay for this – it'll mean we don't have to spend much.
“We don't need to sign anyone in the summer because we've got this good squad with new contracts.”
The exact same could be said of Tottenham nowadays – with Ange Postecoglou already making clear reinforcements are needed in attack in 2025 as he expresses dissatisfaction with his squad depth.
