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Tottenham fans couldn't make it to St James' Park exit fast enough after watching the all-time ticket sale against Newcastle in the Premier League
Tottenham fans were seen leaving an already packed outside area
Tottenham fans were seen leaving quickly after seeing their side trail 5-0 by Newcastle after just 20 minutes at St James' Park.
Cristian Stellini went four goals for the first time and regretted the decision and personal mistakes as Eddie Howe's Champions League challengers went wild.
Their first disaster saw fans head to the exits in an attempt to limit the horror they've witnessed first-hand in the Northeast, in hopes of making it to the top four in broken state.
With Jacob Murphy scoring twice in the first ten minutes due to Joelinton's effort, Alexander Isak then scored two goals for himself before the 22nd minute ended.
Stellini has kept the same tactics as Antonio Conte since being picked as an interim substitute until the end of the season - which unsurprisingly has resulted in similar performances and results. However, nothing has been worse than their crucial trip to Newcastle, with fans forced to make an early decision and club legends wondering how badly things have turned out. after a strong start to the season with seven wins out of their opening ten games. things.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK - APRIL 23:
Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur looks dejected during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in St. James Park on April 23, 2023 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Tottenham were 5-0 down in the 21st minute in the biggest collapse of the season
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, club legend Chris Waddle said:
“I have seen Tottenham fans leave.
"Not acceptable from Spurs, but credit Newcastle, they showed up, asked questions and got their rewards."
He added:
"Tottenham is a mess. It's really embarrassing. When you remove your manager and your assistant play the same way, that doesn't change."
Newcastle United England midfielder Jacob Murphy (centre) celebrates scoring the team's third goal against Newcastle United's Swedish striker Alexander Isak (left) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Newcastle United Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, northeast England on 23 April 2023. Newcastle's Champions League hopes have been boosted
The defeat would leave Spurs six points behind Newcastle after playing more than one game, finishing fourth last season and top of the Champions League table this time around.
While Newcastle display all the progress they have made under Howe, the remarks Conte made just before he left Spurs may be more true than ever.
I said:
"We are 11 players who come on the pitch. I see selfish players, I see players who don't want to help each other and don't put their hearts in."
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