We take no pleasure in seeing the fourteenth manager of ENIC’s reign depart the Club today.
Nuno Espirito Santo conducted himself with integrity, good grace and civility throughout his short time at Spurs and, although clearly not the right fit for Tottenham, we wish him and his coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias well for the future.
Of immediate concern now is where our Club goes next. We reiterate the questions around strategy and vision first posed to the Club’s Board earlier in October. There is growing concern among fans about the direction of travel at Tottenham Hotspur. Fans want and deserve to know what the short and long-term plans are, on and off field, how the Club’s Board is correcting past mistakes to avoid repetition, what key milestones are being set and how they are measuring success.
Fans want reassurance that the Club’s Board has a clear philosophy and vision, and the ability to implement it. Bland statements about being focused on success on the pitch and football families are not sufficient.
For two years now, there has been obvious regression. The Club’s Board needs to show unequivocally that they have both listened to the voices of concerned fans and are acting positively on those.
Now is the time for strong communication and accountability. We call on the Board of Tottenham Hotspur to put Fans and Football First at what is a vital time in the history of our Club.
THST Board
1 November 2021