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Bruno Guimaraes did not hide his anger after the 2-2 draw with Spurs - but things must change for United sooner rather than later

Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes did not look like he was in the mood to talk things over with this team-mates after coming off the bench to set the Magpies up for what would have been a valuable home win against Spurs.

Had Newcastle held on to their slender 2-1 lead at St James' Park, they would have climbed to seventh place and been within swinging distance of Sunderland who face Liverpool away tonight. Instead, they slipped back down to 13th place with inconsistency hurting United's chances of a top five finish again this season.

Bruno had came off the bench and edged Newcastle ahead with 19 minutes left in front of a relieved Gallowgate End. Holding on to 1-0 would have been sweet enough on a night when United squandered chances.

But after Cristian Romero's first equaliser, the Magpies seemed determined to do it the hard way and thought they had. On 86 minutes Anthony Gordon's penalty should have been enough but instead the stage was set for a dramatic late collapse as Romero scored again on 95 minutes.

Newcastle could not see the game out, and Bruno, who wears his heart on his sleeve, could not get down the tunnel quickly enough. The livid expression on his face said it all as the skipper did not want to share the agony with those around him.

Perhaps his post-game media duties could be deemed a get out, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Guimaraes is frustrated with his team's lack of game management. After all, that was the FIFTH stoppage time goal conceded this term.

He told Premier League productions after the game: "I’m very unhappy. We cannot concede a bicycle goal in the last minute in our box. We lost two important points tonight at home.

"I feel like we’ve lost the game. My goal was a great moment. But I would swap that goal - I would change everything for the three points tonight.

"Everyone had to defend as if their lives depended upon it. I feel sad. I feel unhappy for the fans. It’s not the way I want us to play. Everyone is disappointed in there."

Aaron Ramsdale's brutal moment

The former Arsenal man is back between the posts for Newcastle as he looks to seize his opportunity with Nick Pope out until Boxing Day.

But unlike the League Cup win over Spurs, when he made a string of great stops, the post-game stats showed he'd failed to make a single save at St James' for the return of Thomas Frank's side.

Spurs had two shots on target and scored two goals. Ramsdale's main contribution was a decision to come for a cross but push it straight into the path of Romero.

What unfolded next only he will know as Newcastle went down like dominoes in the penalty area. A week on from Pope's error in Marseille, Ramsdale's failure to collect or clear sums up what a brutal world it can be for keepers.

Newcastle can't hold a lead

And so the Magpies blew it again after going in front against Spurs. But not for the first time this season they could not hold on to it.

Just like against Liverpool and Arsenal at home, Newcastle wasted a chance to take a victory in the top flight. It is also a recent thing for Howe though and a problem he must get to grips with.

At West Ham, Brentford and Marseille, Newcastle failed to go on and win the game. It is a habit and one United need to stamp out soon.

Five things we learned from Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur

Newcastle United looked all set to make it three Premier League wins on the spin when they led Tottenham Hotspur deep into injury time, only to concede late to come away with a 2-2 draw.

Cristian Romero's double earned Spurs a point, cancelling out Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon goals. It was a night of deep frustration for Eddie Howe and his players.

Here are five things we learned from the game.

Eddie Howe hits out at team

It's rare for Howe to have a pop at his players but his post-match press conference saw him come as close to it as he ever will.

The Magpies manager was very downbeat after seeing his side throw away another victory. He called out his players' inability to control the game after they went ahead late on, the way they turned over possession and their defending and attacking from set pieces.

"We lost territory and the ability to get up the pitch. It's something for us to look at," was one comment. "I don't think we were particularly good on set plays in either box," was another.

There was a lot of implied criticism in the immediate aftermath of what was a draw, but felt like a defeat. You sense stern words will be had when the squad returns to training.

Sunderland concern

The Wear-Tyne derby is on everyone's mind. There may still be games to be played between now and the big December 14 date but it's still dominating thoughts, from who may be suspended to what the points difference will be.

Sunderland have stolen an unexpected march on their rivals this season but with tough away games against Liverpool tonight (Wednesday) and Man City on Saturday, United fans were dreaming of reeling them in and even going into the derby ahead in the table.

As the Spurs game entered stoppage time that was entirely plausible. Newcastle were up to seventh, a point behind sixth-placed Sunderland before Wednesday's fixtures. But the late leveller means they are back down in 13th and still three points adrift.

Of equal concern will be the late concession of goals. Especially given the Black Cats 'Til The End' motto which has seen them score on numerous occasions in the latter parts of games.

Bruno's home run continues

He was supposed to be rested but Bruno Guimaraes showed you can't keep him out of the limelight for long. Being left out of the starting line-up didn't seem to faze the skipper as he laughed and joked his way through the warm-up, displaying all the infectious enthusiasm that has made him such a favourite.

Guimaraes was called upon earlier than perhaps he and Howe expected. Sandro Tonali's first-half knock meant he didn't reappear after the break, and it didn't take his replacement long to make his mark. With Newcastle seeking inspiration, Bruno fired home a superbly-placed effort on 71 minutes to open the scoring.

He's the darling of the Gallowgate, and has now been involved in 12 goals in his last 20 home Premier League games, scoring (three) or assisting (one) in each of his last four matches at St James' Park.

Century up but one stat is worrying

Newcastle's record against Tottenham is very good. Anthony Gordon's penalty was the 100th Premier League goal the Magpies have scored against Spurs, the first team they have racked up a century against.

It should have been enough to beat Thomas Frank's side who came into the game on a downer after a poor display against Fulham, but the visitors showed their fighting spirit, charging into challenges and leaving their mark on Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Tino Livramento.

Newcastle had won five of their last six games against Spurs and when Gordon gave them the lead again on 86 minutes they should have seen it through. The only stat that matters now is the one that says Newcastle have thrown away 11 points from winning positions this season already.

Burn shoves Schar

Dan Burn's position in this Newcastle squad was being questioned not too long ago. On the eve of the Champions League clash against Athletic Bilbao, he was up before the media stressing that he had not only been playing well but reminding everyone that his best position is centre-half; that's where he was playing when he won Player of the Season.

The suspension after the Brentford red card saw Fabian Schar come in as the left-sided centre-half alongside Malick Thiaw. The duo contained Erling Haaland and Schar kept his place for the Marseille clash, albeit with Burn instantly recalled in a back five.

But with Howe reverting to a four-man defence at Everton, it was a toss up between the Swiss star and the man from Blyth. Burn got the nod. In his programme notes pre-match, Burn said: "I enjoyed going back to centre-half, having played left-back for a while."

He kept his place for the Spurs game, captaining the side as well. He will be disappointed with the way he allowed Romero to get ahead of him for Tottenham's first goal but with Sven Botman injured, Burn and Thiaw are now nailed down as Howe's preferred defensive partnership.

The Magpies collapsed at the end of this clash and both full-backs walked off the field going through an instant inquest

The fury of Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall was there for all to see as the influential pair walked off the field at full-time. Newcastle United blew it against Tottenham Hotspur and the duo were not happy.

Having led twice, Newcastle seemed determined to offer Spurs a way back into the game as Cristian Romero's double ensured Thomas Frank's side left Tyneside like a team that had picked up an away win.

Bruno Guimaraes' equaliser and Anthony Gordon's penalty should have done enough to win this one, until Newcastle's late collapse. It was two points lost rather than a point gained.

Livramento and Hall were last off the pitch, deep in discussion and shaking their heads, arms being thrown in the air. Their anger at what had happened in the final minutes was evident as another stoppage time goal at St James' Park - following on from those conceded against Liverpool and Arsenal - denied Newcastle again.

United got their first sight of goal on four minutes when Hall made a forward run and struck an effort that flew wide of the post at the Leazes End. Moments later Jacob Murphy looked to supply Nick Woltemade with a decent cross from the right but the in form German international headed over the bar.

Hall was on hand to make an important clearance in the sixth minute after Brennan Johnson's ball into the danger area and into proved to be a crucial intervention with Mohammed Kudus lurking. Harvey Barnes hung the ball up from the left on 12 minutes but Murphy's effort was hooked high over the bar.

But it had been a bright and breezy start for the Magpies against a Spurs side who hate playing on Tyneside with four losses on the spin here in all competitions. Barnes ventured down the left flank again on 18 minutes with his cross then deflected into the path of Lewis Miley but he could only strike it at Guglielmo Vacario.

Spurs skipper Cristian Romero went into the book for a challenge on Joelinton with Rodrigo Bentancur then steaming in on the Brazil star seconds later. But the midfield enforcer almost silenced Spurs 10 minutes before the break as he raced down the right and hit an effort from a tight angle, almost catching out Vicario with the ball striking the base of the post before finding a way to safety.

It had been a good move down the right with Miley and Murphy combining well but Joelinton could only watch as the ball hit the woodwork and bounced out.

Lucas Bergvall's flick in the centre of the goal on 37 minutes was watched over by Aaron Ramsdale but the two sides went in level at the break. Howe made a change at half-time with Sandro Tonali replaced by the rested skipper Bruno Guimaraes.

Just two minutes into the second half, Barnes burst down the left and forced Vicario into a fine save with his legs at the Gallowgate End, with the ball then falling for Woltemade, but his header was cleared off the line by Kevin Danso.

The game had not reached the hour mark when Howe decided to make a £100m call and bring on both Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga with both summoned from warm-ups to enter the fray.

With the frontline misfiring, Livramento came close with a shot from outside the box, forcing Vicario into a fine save low down. And after finally getting a break in play, Howe hooked Murphy and Barnes for Elanga and Gordon.

The changes came to fruition five minutes later as Gordon broke down the left before Woltemade laid it off for Bruno. The Brazilian could have chosen to sulk after being benched, instead he stayed positive and popped up with a vital moment to guide it past Vicario and break the deadlock.

Bruno charged into the box before calmly steering it into the bottom corner to leave Vicario with no chance. Spurs tried to respond with a treble change for the final throes of the night with Lucas Bergvall, Randal Kolo Muani and Brennan Johnson making way for Xavi Simons, Richarlison and Mathys Tel.

And the freshening up paid off as Romero levelled after a fine cross from Kudus, who made it 1-1. Perhaps Burn could have been in a better position but he would soon make amends.

After being hauled back by Rodrigo Bentancur, ref Tom Bramall made a trip to the monitor then pointed to the spot. Gordon looked nervous but dispatched the spot-kick perfectly on 86 minutes.

Despite Spurs' best efforts to put him off, the England international tucked it to the right-hand side of the net and make it 2-1. As Newcastle tried to negate nine minutes of stoppage time they conceded a soft equaliser after Ramsdale's punch fell for Romero after failing to deal with a corner.

And despite having work to do, he executed an overhead kick to beat the Newcastle stopper in the 95th minute, albeit off his shin. It was a soft goal and a horror end to what should have been a home victory for United.

Referee: Tom Bramall (South Yorkshire)

The Premier League have given their reasoning for allowing VAR to intervene during Newcastle United's clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday evening.

Rodrigo Bentancur was picked up by VAR holding Dan Burn in the area during a Magpies corner, however, referee Tom Bramall seemingly saw nothing wrong with the coming together at first. After a brief pause in play while VAR scrutinised the footage, the official was asked to review the footage and make a decision.

Upon review of the incident, Bramall opted to award a penalty in the hosts' favour. And shortly afterward, the Premier League explained their decision for allowing VAR to get involved.

Taking to X, the Premier League Match Centre wrote: "After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of no penalty to Newcastle United. Referee announcement: 'After review, Tottenham number 30 makes a holding offence at the back post and clearly does not look at the ball. My final decision is penalty kick.'"

Eddie Howe reacted to the decision after the game and said: "I hadn't seen it, I'm only seeing it now. The big thing is the defender isn't looking at the ball at all, he's looking at Dan [Burn]. I think it's probably the right call."

Jamie Carragher was heard on Sky Sports coverage criticising the decision to award a penalty to Newcastle, highlighting how Bentancur was seemingly trying to move away from burn at the end of the sequence. He said: "I am surprised by that...This would be harsh. At the end, he is trying to get away from Burn."

Regardless of Liverpool legend Carragher's view, the penalty was ultimately awarded as a result of a holding offence. Anthony Gordon stepped up to convert the spot kick past a floundering Guglielmo Vicario, much to the jubilation of a jam-packed St James' Park.

However, it wasn't to be the host's night in the grand scheme of things. It was a tale of two halves on Tyneside, as neither team was able to take an advantage in the opening period.

Bruno Guimaraes opened the scoring for the Magpies 71 minutes into the encounter, wrapping a pinpoint lay-off from Nick Woltemade into the side netting of Vicario's goal before wheeling off in celebration. It was Cristian Romero who levelled the match for the visitors just seven minutes later, however.

Mohammed Kudus received the ball on the right flank before whipping it into Romero in the centre of the area with pace, the defender getting the better of burn with a diving header into the back of Aaron Ramsdale's net. The seemingly-decisive spot kick was then awarded in the 82nd minute of the encounter, as Newcastle looked to close out a win and climb up the Premier League standings.

However, it was Romero who rose to the occasion once more, five minutes into stoppage time. Spurs crowded Ramsdale's box as Mathys Tel delivered a corner from the left, with the on-loan Southampton keeper punching the ball up rather than away from his area.

Romero then showed off acrobatic flair as he executed an overhead kick, the ball bouncing and bobbling through the United defence and past a scrambling Ramsdale to make the net bulge. As a result of the draw, Newcastle now sit 13th in the Premier League standings with five wins, four draws and five losses to show for their efforts.

On Spurs' second goal, Howe said: "We are disappointed with the first goal, it was a standard cross and we haven't defended it well enough.

"Second one, we didn't deal with the first contact then didn't stop the overhead kick. Somehow it went in. It's a painful one for us to take."

Next up for Howe's side is a clash at home with a newly-promoted Burnley come Saturday, December 6, before they make the trip to Leverkusen on Wednesday, December 10 in the Champions League. The Wear-Tyne Derby then takes place on Sunday, December 14.

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The Magpies blew it at the end of a tight contest against Tottenham at St James' Park

Newcastle United dropped two points at home to Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park on a costly night in the Premier League.

The Magpies went in against a Spurs side that had won just one game in seven matches since their last visit to St James' Park in the Carabao Cup. The two sides went in at the break level but Tottenham escaped punishment when Joelinton's stinging effort bounced back off the base of the post.

But it was his fellow countryman Bruno who would break the deadlock after coming off the bench. It was a fellow replacement in Anthony Gordon that finally carved Spurs open with his cross being laid off by Nick Woltemade, before the ex-Lyon star fired home.

Cristan Romero edged Spurs level but Newcastle hit back, hoever, after Gordon's late penalty looked like he had sealed three points for Newcastle a second equaliser deflated the Magpies,

Here's how the Magpies rated against Spurs:

Aaron Ramsdale 6

Barely had a save to make but conceded two soft goals.

Tino Livramento 7

A mature shift in places. Horrified as Romeo's second went in.

Malick Thiaw 6

Cool and composed. But will be disappointed with the second equaliser.

Dan Burn 5

Should have done better on the goal with Romero. Thought he'd saved Newcastle by winning a penalty but collapsed in stoppage time like the rest of his defence.

Lewis Hall 6

Did not stop the cross from Kudus for the equaliser but otherwise a steady night.

Joelinton 6

Unlucky to hit the post. Targeted heavily by Spurs' midfield enforcers.

Sandro Tonali 7

Went about his business well but was replaced at half-time after just 31 touches.

Lewis Miley 7

Kept his place on merit and the teenager played a huge part in this victory. Enjoyed a warm ovation as he went off.

Harvey Barnes 6

A couple of penetrating runs and caused some danger. But on a night when Newcastle needed 8/10 stuff - this was off the mark. Hit three crosses but only one was accurate.

Jacob Murphy 4

Handed a big chance but failed to take it. Lacked impetus and no surprise to see his number come up just after the hour. Managed 10 crosses but few reached the intended recipient.

Nick Woltemade 6

Made a nuisance of himself. Better in the second half. Not at it in stoppage time for the goal that made it 2-2.

Subs

Bruno Guimaraes 8 (for Tonal 46)

Only a sub but still wins man of the match for bringing energy, inspiration and the equaliser to the table. Man of the match.

Anthony Gordon 8 (for Barnes 65)

Changed the narrative on the left. A big hand in the equaliser and then kept his nerve to blast home the winner.

Anthony Elanga 6 (for Murphy 65)

Made a difference. Offered an outlet but froze as the second equaliser went in.

Fabian Schar (for Miley 90)

*Subs must play 15 minutes to get a mark,

Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Tuesday night, but a number of players will be walking a tightrope as a result of being at risk of suspension for the Wear-Tyne derby

Everything you need to know about Newcastle United players at risk of suspension in the Premier League and Champions League...

Newcastle United to face Tottenham on Tuesday: Eddie Howe's Magpies are back in action on Tuesday evening to face Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park in the Premier League. Read the full story and keep up with Chronicle Live's blog for the clash here.

Wear-Tyne Derby lands this month: The Wear-Tyne Derby returns at the Stadium of Light come Sunday, December 14. A number of Newcastle United players are at risk of suspension from the fixture, should they pick up further yellow cards against Spurs and Burnley.

The rules of the Premier League: As per the FA's disciplinary rules, any player who sees five bookings from their team's first 19 Premier League matches in a season will serve a one-match ban. These cards do not carry over to EFL Cup or FA Cup fixtures.

The rules of the Champions League: Three yellow cards in the league stage of the Champions League also results in a one-match suspension. All yellow cards expire on the completion of the quarter-finals of the competition.

Joelinton walking a tightrope: The Brazilian midfielder has picked up yellows against Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester City this season. Should he find himself booked against Spurs and Burnley, he will miss the match against Sunderland. He has also been booked against Barcelona and Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League, and one more could see him serve a one-match ban.

Bruno Guimaraes must keep his nose clean: Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes will have to be precise with his meaty tackles against Spurs and Burnley should he hope to lead his team out onto the pitch of the Stadium of Light. He has racked up yellow cards against Liverpool, Wolves and West Ham this season.

Dan Burn must take care: Centre-half Dan Burn will also have to keep out of bother in the coming weeks to avoid sitting out the Sunderland match. The 33-year-old was booked against Liverpool, Arsenal and Brighton. He has already served a suspension as a result of a pair of yellows and a subsequent red against Brentford last month.

Sunderland duo also at risk: Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki must also take care if they want to take part in the derby later this month, given that both men currently have four Premier League yellows to their name. They will have to be on point during clashes with Liverpool and Manchester City, should they hope to participate against Newcastle United.

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Eddie Howe's Newcastle are back in action at St James' Park on Tuesday after a 4-1 away victory over Everton last time out

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"We didn't have a meeting about the fans, we had a debrief after the game about the game, as we do all the time, and it was pretty evident after that game that it was the first time there was a little bit talk about the fans and the relationship," Frank said.

"It is important that we connect with the fans. It is pretty obvious that away from home we go to the away fans and thank them for their travelling and support.

"There were maybe not many (players) who clapped after the (Fulham) game but I still saw a few.

"Sometimes they can be emotional or whatever but I would still say 'clap the fans after the game', (but) you don't have to do the big loop. There is no specific instruction, that is (just) what I recommend."

We always felt during some difficult runs that the league is very tight and a consistent run of victories can propel you up the league. A couple of wins and we are back to where we want to be so it is a really key time because we can't become detached. We really need a run of games where we get positive results.

We said all along this year that it is very much going to be a squad effort that gets us through this season. We have tried to manage the squad effectively through the last games and we get a lot of information from the sports science team. After West Ham and Brentford we had to pick a team who was physically ready to execute the game and that is what I will be looking for going forward. When we are very good in that respect, we are very difficult to play against. With the game schedule we have, fresh players on the pitch are one thing but physically the players are going to have to dig deep this season.

Eddie Howe has a strong squad available to him as Spurs come to St James' Park

Newcastle United can close the gap on their Premier League rivals with two home victories this week, starting against Tottenham on Tuesday night.

After ending their away hoodoo at Everton on Saturday evening, Eddie Howe's side can now look forward to two matches at St James' Park, with Burnley on Tyneside this coming weekend.

First, however, is the challenge of Thomas Frank's Spurs, a side United have already beaten 2-0 this season in the Carabao Cup in October.

Howe has a strong squad available to him, and could be set to rotate his starting XI again after some key players were rested at Everton.

However, both managers will be missing several first-team stars through injury on Tuesday night, with Spurs badly hit by absentees.

Newcastle will again likely be without striker Yoane Wissa, although the striker is very close to his debut after playing in a behind-closed doors game last weekend.

The frontman is expected to have another runout with a potential place in the squad against Burnley next weekend.

Dutch defender Sven Botman will again miss the match with a back problem, with United waiting on a verdict on whether he will need treatment on the issue, while William Osula will again sit this one out with an ankle problem.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope picked up a groin problem in training just before the Everton game, which meant Aaron Ramsdale made his first Premier League start for the club at Everton. Pope is again out for Spurs, meaning the ex-Arsenal man is in line to start once more.

Kieran Trippier's hamstring injury has proved to be more serious than was initially thought, and he will be out for around a month, meaning he won't be available for the game against his former side.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank has some big-name absentees for the game, not least creative playmaker James Maddison, who is set to miss most of the season after undergoing ACL surgery in August. The former England star actually picked up the knee problem against Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in South Korea.

Fellow forwards Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke are also on the sidelines, with Swedish winger Kulusevski closing in on a return from a knee problem later this month.

Solanke is also expected to return in December from an ankle injury, but this game will come too soon for the former Bournemouth and Liverpool striker.

Defensively, Spurs have two players out, including Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin, with the 23-year-old ruled out with a knee problem. Japanese stopper Kota Takai is also ruled out with a thigh injury although could return to the squad next weekend.

Argentina star Cristian Romero will return after a one-match suspension for picking up five yellow cards - he sat out the 2-1 defeat to Fulham - but midfielder Yves Bissouma is out with an ankle injury.

The former Brighton star suffered the blow on international duty with the Ivory Coast and currently has no planned return date.

Tottenham Hotspur players held an emergency meeting to discuss the disconnect with the club's fans following a series of defeats and the controversial booing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur players convened an urgent meeting last month to address the growing disconnect with their supporters.

The Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Fulham on Saturday night, following a disastrous six-minute spell that saw them concede two goals.

This loss marked the end of a dismal week for Thomas Frank's team, who also faced defeats against Arsenal and Paris St Germain. It brings their tally to four losses in their last six Premier League matches, and they now take on Newcastle United at St James' Park on Tuesday night.

Moreover, it was the Spurs' 10th home defeat in the Premier League in 2025, a record number of home league losses in a year for the club.

The most controversial moment from Saturday's match was Fulham's second goal, which came after Guglielmo Vicario lost control of the ball well outside his box. Harry Wilson capitalised on this mistake, curling the ball into the unguarded net after the goalkeeper failed to clear the danger.

When Vicario touched the ball again shortly afterwards, he was met with boos from some Spurs fans. This reaction sparked outrage from both Frank and Pedro Porro post-match, reports the Mirror.

As reported by the Telegraph, the issue of the Spurs' fanbase was a central topic in a players' meeting held after their loss to Chelsea on November 1. The report suggests that the squad views the disconnect between the players and supporters as a critical issue.

The report also suggests that the Spurs squad have introduced a fresh ritual where they congregate in the centre circle at half-time before departing the field as one unit.

The motivation behind this gesture is to showcase their unity irrespective of the mood within the ground.

It's suggested this isn't the first group of Tottenham players to harbour worries about their bond with the club's supporters, with it being a recurring concern across recent seasons.

Following Saturday's match, Frank branded the Tottenham fans who jeered Vicario as "not true fans" and called their behaviour "unacceptable".

He said: "I didn't like that our fans booed at him [Vicario] straight after and a few times he touched the ball. They can't be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you are on the pitch.

"And we do everything we can to perform. After, fair enough, boo, no problem. But not during. That's unacceptable in my opinion."

Meanwhile, in an Instagram post on Sunday afternoon, Porror said: "Football is emotions. In football, as in life, there can always be mistakes.

"What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates, hence my frustration at the end of the game.

"And we will get up. We remind you, six months ago, everything was so bad. In the end, it is not how it begins but how it ends. To the true Spurs fans, I love you."