Romero Roars: Spurs Captain Directly Calls Out the Board After Bournemouth Defeat
8 January 2026
Tottenham’s season continues to unravel as form dips under Danish coach Thomas Frank, with results failing to meet expectations day after day.
What sparked Romero’s outburst
The loss to Bournemouth, 3-2 in the 21st round of the Premier League, left Spurs reeling. They have managed only one win in their last six league games, suffering three defeats and two draws in that run, a slide that has fans and pundits questioning the direction of the club.
Romero’s message to fans and the board
In a post on his official Instagram, the Argentina captain said: "We apologize to all our fans who follow us wherever they are and who have always been and will remain there." He added: "We are responsible, no doubt about it. I am the first to take responsibility. But we will continue to face it and try to change the situation, for ourselves and for the club." He also offered a pointed jab: "In such times, others should speak up, but they don’t, as has happened for years. They only appear when things go well to tell some lies." The post was later edited to remove that line. He concluded: "We will stay here, work together, and give our best to change things. Silence, hard work, and moving forward together are all part of football. Together, it will be easier."
After the message, teammate Pedro Porro and Richarlison both liked the post, signaling their alignment with the captain’s stance.
Team response and current standings
Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with 27 points, having won 7, drawn 6, and lost 8. Romero’s bold stance comes as the club grapples with the ongoing slump and seeks a turning point in a season that has not gone to plan.
Punchlines aside, the Spurs fandom now await a real response on the pitch and behind the scenes—because in football, actions often speak louder than Instagram captions. And if Spurs want to silence the doubters, they’ll need more than a fiery post to light the fuse.
Punchline 1: If Tottenham’s form were a coffee, it would be decaf—lots of steam, but somehow no real kick.
Punchline 2: The only thing Spurs seem to be breaking lately is their own spreadsheet—goals, points, and optimism all taking a hit from the same fixture list.
