Tottenham fans urge club to reject Roberto De Zerbi over Greenwood
Three Tottenham Hotspur fan groups have urged the club to abandon any potential appointment of Roberto De Zerbi due to his previous public support for forward Mason Greenwood.
Spurs are currently navigating a severe slump, suffering five defeats in their last seven matches to leave them threatened by Premier League relegation.
Interim head coach Igor Tudor remains under mounting pressure, though no final decision has been made on his future as he deals with the recent passing of his father.
Speculation has increasingly linked the permanent managerial vacancy to the 45-year-old Italian tactician, who departed Marseille in February.
Fan backlash over Greenwood comments
The strong opposition from supporter groups Proud Lilywhites, Women of the Lane, and Spurs Reach centres entirely on the former Brighton manager’s time working with Greenwood in France.
The English attacker was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October 2022.
Those charges were subsequently dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew their involvement.
During their time together at the Ligue 1 club last November, the coach controversially described the player as a “good guy” who had paid a “heavy price” for his situation.
Values and identity in question
LGBTQI+ supporters network Proud Lilywhites issued a strong statement declaring that appointing the out-of-work manager would fundamentally contradict the core values of the North London institution.
“When someone in that position publicly defends a player like Mason Greenwood, and frames it in a way that downplays the seriousness of what happened, it matters.”
The group emphasised that off-pitch integrity and inclusivity cannot be compromised or treated as secondary to footballing results.
“We are asking for accountability, transparency and leadership that reflects the values this club claims to stand for.”
Women of the Lane echoed these sentiments, highlighting the severe distress the managerial speculation is causing among female supporters and allies within the fanbase.
Summer assessment remains likely
Despite the growing ‘No to De Zerbi’ campaign, an immediate arrival in the capital appears highly improbable for logistical reasons.
It is understood the former Shakhtar Donetsk boss is unwilling to accept a mid-season rescue mission and intends to evaluate his options during the summer transfer window.
