Adebayor blasts negative atmosphere

Emmanuel Adebayor says Tottenham’s players are paralysed by fear at White Hart Lane and would rather play away due to the negative atmosphere generated by the club’s supporters.

The Togo striker, speaking after Spurs’ 2-1 home defeat against Stoke on Sunday, said the players were afraid to get on the ball during the contest but added Mauricio Pochettino is not to blame for the team’s poor form.

Tottenham have also lost at home to West Brom, Newcastle and Liverpool this season and are currently 12th in the Premier League table.