Tottenham Hotspur’s season hit a new low on Sunday as a 2-0 loss to Fulham marked their 15th Premier League defeat—a staggering tally that has ignited fury among fans and sparked a scathing rebuke from the club’s hierarchy. Sitting 13th in the table with just 34 points, Spurs now risk their first bottom-half finish in over two decades.
But the anger isn’t just directed at the results; captain Son Heung-min, once a fan favorite, faces mounting backlash after footage of his emotional reaction to the latest collapse went viral.
Spurs boss unleashes fury
Manager Ange Postecoglou didn’t hold back post-match, labeling the team’s form “nowhere near good enough” after a disjointed lineup backfired spectacularly at Craven Cottage. “We’ve lost way too many games—unacceptable,” he fumed, referencing seven rotational changes that left Spurs vulnerable. The defeat deepened concerns over tactics and mentality, with Fulham’s late double strike exposing familiar frailties.
But it was Son Heung-min’s visible despair at full-time that dominated post-match discourse. Viral clips showed the skipper staring blankly as fans jeered, with one supporter tweeting, “Terminate his contract. Leadership means action, not tears.” The backlash reflects growing impatience with a captain whose influence has waned alongside the team’s form.
Son Heung-min: Fallen hero or scapegoat?
Once adored for his relentless work ethic and clutch goals, Son now bears the brunt of fan frustration. Subbed on at halftime against Fulham, he failed to inspire a comeback, extending his goalless streak to six league matches. Critics argue his emotional reactions—once seen as passion—now ring hollow amid consistent underperformance.
“Fans don’t want tears; they want fight,” wrote one analyst, echoing sentiments that Son Heung-min’s leadership lacks the grit to rally a spiraling squad. With just nine games left, the pressure is on the 32-year-old to rediscover his spark—or risk becoming a symbol of Spurs’ decline.
League Table Nightmare
Tottenham’s 15 losses in 29 games mark their worst campaign since 2003/04, when they finished 14th. Currently mirroring that position, the club faces a grim reality:
Team Position Points
Bournemouth 10th 44
Brentford 11th 41
Crystal Palace 12th 39
Tottenham 13th 34
Postecoglou insists the Europa League remains a priority, but even continental success can’t mask domestic freefall.
What’s next?
Europa League Quarterfinals: A April 10 clash with Eintracht Frankfurt offers fleeting hope for salvation.
Premier League Run-In: Matches against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City could deepen the crisis.
For Son Heung-min and Spurs, the message is clear: Emotion won’t save this season—only results will.