It’s grim out there, folks. News from multiple outlets including Fabrizio Romano (ugh) and The Athletic that Tottenham are deep in discussions with former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi to become the next permanent manager of Tottenham Hotspur. The Athletic had earlier reported that De Zerbi was reluctant to join the club now and would want to wait to the summer for a hypothetical appointment. But Ben Jacobs has an EXCLUSIVE that a breakthrough has been reached on a long-term contract
that would see De Zerbi take charge of Spurs’ relegation-threatened team now.
God, this makes me so angry. Set aside De Zerbi’s apologia for sexual assault and his support of credibly-accused rapist Mason Greenwood — and the statements in opposition from this blog, Proud Lilywhites, SpursREACH, and other prominent supporter groups. I just can’t fathom what in De Zerbi’s record makes him the one candidate that Spurs seem to be pulling out all the stops for. He’s like Antonio Conte, but without any of the success. And in the process of appointing him, clearly not listening to the supporter base, they are running counter to and even setting fire to the culture and community that make this club what it is.
I’m not surprised De Zerbi was holding out for a long-term contract. When things end up going badly, and it inevitably will go badly, he’ll be able to bounce after a year or 18 months or whatever and rack up a huge payday. It’s maddening.
Now is the time, if you are in opposition to the idea of Roberto De Zerbi taking over as manager, to make your voice heard. I have sent another email to the club, including supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com, vinai.venkatesham@tottenhamhotspur.com, and the emails of several prominent members of the board at Tavistock. I would encourage you to do likewise.
