Tottenham supporter group Change for Tottenham has confirmed plans to protest after Sunday’s final Premier League match against Everton regardless of whether the club avoids relegation.
Spurs remain locked in a battle for survival after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea left them 17th in the table and only two points above the relegation zone.
It has been a miserable season for the north London club, who have gone through three head coaches and suffered a series of unwanted records, including six straight defeats for the first time in club history and a 15-match winless Premier League run.
Ahead of the decisive clash with Everton, Change for Tottenham issued a statement calling on fans to back the team during the game before turning their attention to the club’s hierarchy afterwards.
“This Sunday, for 90 minutes, we need to get behind the team. Nothing else matters,” the statement read.
“We need the points and the players need every one of us behind them for one last time this season.
“When the final whistle blows, regardless of the result, we need to stand up to the board for putting us in this perilous position.”
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ENIC and Club Leadership Targeted by Supporters
The supporter group has largely blamed Tottenham’s struggles on the club’s ownership structure and executive leadership.
Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, director of football Johan Lange and owners ENIC, controlled by the Lewis family, have all faced criticism from fans throughout the campaign.
Venkatesham and Lange played key roles in the appointment of Thomas Frank last summer alongside former chairman Daniel Levy, who stepped down in September after 24 years in charge.
Sources close to the Lewis family said at the time that the ownership wanted “more wins, more often” and believed structural change was needed at the club.
However, Levy’s departure reportedly created a leadership vacuum during a turbulent season that also included an injury crisis.
Frustration Over Managerial Decisions and Transfers
After an encouraging start under Frank, results deteriorated sharply and he eventually recorded the worst win percentage of any permanent Tottenham manager before being dismissed in February.
Supporters were also frustrated by the club’s lack of activity during the winter transfer window despite mounting injuries across the squad.
“Thomas Frank should have been sacked months before he was and Igor Tudor should never have been appointed, which resulted in our worst losing run in the club’s history,” the Change for Tottenham statement continued.
“We were desperate in January for new signings, every fan could see it and the board did nothing.
“Levy has gone and nothing has changed as it was never one man. It is ENIC and the Lewis family who own us and say nothing. Promised success, delivering failure.”
De Zerbi Revival May Still Not Be Enough
Roberto De Zerbi has overseen an improvement in performances since replacing Tudor, but Tottenham are still not guaranteed survival heading into the final day.
Spurs will be relegated if West Ham beat Leeds and Everton win in North London.
Despite the tension surrounding the club, Change for Tottenham says demonstrations will go ahead regardless of the outcome.
“So, on Sunday our banners will go up in the North, East and South stands at full time regardless of the result,” the statement added.
“Join us to chant against the board and make your voice heard. We can’t allow this to happen ever again.”
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