Disbelief and disillusionment: many go early as Spurs plummet

 Disbelief and disillusionment: many go early as Spurs plummet

There was no denying the possibility of relegation as thousands of Tottenham supporters poured out of the stadium at halftime on Thursday.

Igor Tudor's team suffered yet another heartbreaking loss after taking an early lead against Crystal Palace. Three goals for the visitors in 12 first-half minutes were caused by a penalty given up and a red card for Micky van de Ven.

The only Premier League team without a win in 2026 is still Spurs. The club has not won in 11 league games since 1935, when they went 15 games without a victory.

The only Premier League team without a win in 2026 is still Spurs. The club has not won in 11 league games since 1935, when they went 15 games without a victory.

They are still one point above the relegation zone with nine games remaining, and they could lose their Premier League status for the first time.

It was evident from the thousands of vacant seats. The final whistle was welcomed with loud jeers by the fans who stayed until the very end, since their hope of survival seemed to be fading."The whole performance was tepid," former England and Chelsea winger Joe Cole stated on TNT Sports. "There was anxiety around the stadium."The supporters sensed that there was neither rage nor biting. They seem to have given up.

"It appears that the supporters are not believing it, disillusioned, and disenchanted."

Tudor declared Tottenham "100" would not lose when he was named interim manager last month. Saying that today would need courage.I understand the supporters [leaving], of course. The Croat, who has lost all three of his games in charge, stated, "It is understandable, they wanted more."I have to pick the appropriate guys—who will stay on the boat and who will get off."

Even though there were already concerns about whether Tudor would finish the season, he declined to be included in discussions concerning his post-full-time future.

Chris Cowlin, a Spurs supporter, said on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I have no words to describe what I have witnessed tonight. Fight, passion, and most importantly, points are what you want.Many people find it too much, and it is a fact that Spurs may be demoted.It was intended to be a game-changer for us when we relocated to this stadium in 2019, the starting point for our success and constant pursuit of the highest accolades. This is the best moment I have ever experienced.Since relocating to this stadium, we have had six permanent managers and four temporary ones. Spurs have made no progress at all.