00:00Roberto De Zerbi is facing growing opposition after being appointed head coach of Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal.
00:10The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust has formally contacted the club to express its opposition following an emergency board meeting.
00:22The group received a large number of complaints from supporters regarding the appointment of De Zerbi.
00:30Concerns centre on the manager's past comments about Mason Greenwood, who left Manchester United after charges against him, including attempted
00:40rape and assault, were dropped in 2023.
00:43De Zerbi stated that Greenwood had paid a significant price following his departure from Manchester and subsequent move abroad.
00:53Greenwood continued his career with a loan spell at Getafe before joining Olympic de Marseille in a deal worth up
01:01to £26 million.
01:04Additional opposition came from fan groups such as Woman of the Lane.
01:09De Zerbi begins his role under pressure as Tottenham continue their fight to retain Premier League status.
01:17With fan sentiment already divided over his appointment, the manager faces a tough task to try and keep Tottenham Hotspur
01:25in the Premier League.
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