Roberto De Zerbi not surprised by Spurs fans’ anger over Mason Greenwood remarks

In the days before his appointment, three Spurs fan groups made clear their opposition to the 46-year-old being hired.

BIG JOB AHEAD: Roberto De Zerbi was not surprised by the backlash to his appointment as Tottenham boss over his past comments on Mason Greenwood. Pic: Nigel French/PA Wire.

Roberto De Zerbi was not surprised by the backlash to his appointment as Tottenham boss over his past comments on Mason Greenwood but has apologised again for causing offence.

In the days before his appointment, three Spurs fan groups – Proud Lilywhites, Women of the Lane and Spurs Reach – made clear their opposition to the 46-year-old being hired.