Tusport - News - Neville blasts Tottenham and urges mass apology to fans

Gary Neville has launched a scathing assessment of Tottenham Hotspur’s recent months, insisting the club owes its supporters a collective apology after limping over the line to secure another England Premier League season. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville described Spurs’ form as a “disgrace” over a prolonged spell, arguing that only the unrelenting backing of the travelling and home support kept the mood from turning even darker. The former Manchester United captain called for an en masse apology from Tottenham’s players and staff, and urged the squad to complete a full lap of appreciation to recognise fans who continued to fill away ends and home sections despite a sequence of deeply underwhelming performances. “When you have months like that, you look your fans in the eye and say sorry together,” Neville said. It has been a turbulent campaign. For the second year running, Tottenham finished 17th in the table, though the trajectories were different. Last season’s drop came late; this time, Spurs stared at danger for weeks and even fell into the relegation zone a few weeks ago. The club turned to Roberto De Zerbi for the final seven fixtures, and the Italian steadied the ship with three wins and two draws to drag the side clear. Neville credited the late resilience but stressed survival should not mask structural issues. He argued Tottenham now need clarity of vision from the top down, starting with recruitment and leadership in the dressing room. “You can’t allow a club of this size to be in jeopardy again,” he added, pointing to the need for stronger standards, on‑field identity and accountability. De Zerbi’s immediate brief was to keep the club up; the next task is far bigger. He must shape a squad that avoids another spring of anxiety, with a pre‑season geared toward balance, pressing triggers and set‑piece improvement. That will demand intelligent signings, a fit, reliable spine, and a re‑connection with supporters who expect more. For the fanbase, anger and relief mix uneasily. They witnessed a side short on confidence during a bleak run, yet also a late rally that proved just enough. Neville’s message captured that tension: appreciation for the support, and a sharp reminder that gratitude must be matched by action. Tottenham’s survival has drawn a line under a bruising chapter; what comes next will show whether lessons have been learned.