Rooney WARNS Tottenham They're ON THE BRINK of Relegation Disaster
Wayne Rooney warns Tottenham are in a REAL relegation battle after 7 games without a win, just 6 points above the drop zone. Tense times at Spurs!
Wayne Rooney believes Tottenham Hotspur is seriously caught up in a fight to avoid relegation after a run of seven games without a win. The London club now sits just six points above the drop zone.
The former England captain shared his view on The Wayne Rooney Show following Spurs’ 2-0 loss to Manchester United, which extended their poor streak.
With their current form, you have to say yes – they are in a battle for survival,
— Wayne Rooney
You can't think they aren’t involved in the relegation scrap in this situation. They will definitely start looking over their shoulders.
— Wayne Rooney
Rooney was particularly critical of captain Cristian Romero after his first-half red card for a reckless challenge on Casemiro. He also took aim at a recent social media post by the defender, which seemed to attack the club’s management over the shortage of fit players.
What doesn’t help are the comments during the week about a lack of players at Tottenham,
— Wayne Rooney
When you’re that vocal, you have to back up your words with performances on the pitch – and I don’t think he did that.
— Wayne Rooney
The ex-striker also sympathized with manager Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou last summer.
I feel sorry for Thomas Frank because he looks tired, as if he’s aged 10 years,
— Wayne Rooney
This is the effect of working at Tottenham for such a short time.
— Wayne Rooney
Tottenham finished 17th last season despite winning the Europa League, a result that led to Postecoglou’s departure. Currently sitting 15th, Spurs face a tough slog ahead as they try to stabilize their Premier League status.
