Romero takes aim at Tottenham Hotspur’s hierarchy after the defeat to Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has put the club’s hierarchy under scrutiny after players argued with fans following a 3-2 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.

Wednesday’s defeat left Tottenham in 14th place, piling pressure on manager Thomas Frank, and disgruntled fans let the players know their feelings, with the likes of Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro involved in verbal exchanges.

Argentina’s World Cup-winning defender Romero apologized to fans in a social media post and suggested it should not be the players who have to face the supporters.

«We are responsible, there is no doubt about that. But we will continue to face it and try to turn the situation around, for ourselves and for the club,» he said.

«At times like this it should be other people who come out to speak, but they don’t – as has been happening for a number of years now. They only show up when things are going well,» he added.

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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman in September after 25 years, with CEO Vinai Venkatesham taking over the day-to-day running of the club.

It was not clear who Romero was referring to in his message Instagram post in which he apologized to the fans for another defeat in what will be a disappointing season.

But the 27-year-old insisted the players will stick together and try to break out of their current slump, which has seen them win just twice in their last 12 Premier League games.

«We will stay here, work, stay together and give everything to turn things around. Especially in times like these, being silent, working harder and moving forward together is part of football,» he said.

Tottenham will host Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Published on January 8, 2026