Tottenham Hotspur faces allegations of manipulating the minutes from a recent fans’ meeting by omitting a statement that expressed the club’s “welcomed input” from supporters.
On February 3, representatives from the Spurs board, including CEO Vinai Venkatesham, engaged in discussions with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST), just days before the dismissal of head coach Thomas Frank.
THST claimed that several crucial points discussed were not included in the final version of the minutes, despite their appeal for transparency.
Key phrases reportedly removed include: “The club welcomed the input of THST.”
Additionally, THST contends that concerns regarding relegation risks in the Premier League and the fading hope stemming from the Europa League victory last season were also excluded.
Other omitted topics included worries about the insufficient development of young players, the club’s financial performance, and specific on-field goals related to the “strategic principles” outlined by Spurs.
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“Providing a comprehensive record of the points raised is essential for accountability and helps fans understand how the Trust is representing them,” the THST stated.
“Transparency is vital to our role and our interactions with the club.”
While Tottenham opted not to comment, sources close to the club asserted that there was no intention to sanitize the minutes and that an accurate reflection of the discussions was intended.
Currently, Spurs are positioned 16th in the Premier League, with 12 matches remaining, five points clear of the relegation zone.
The club has appointed Croatian Igor Tudor as head coach until the end of the season.