EPL: Tottenham accused of editing fan meeting notes, omitting relegation fears

Tottenham Hotspur are facing criticism from the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) over claims that the club selectively edited the minutes of a fans’ meeting held on February 3, just days before manager Thomas Frank was dismissed.

As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, THST says the published notes omitted key concerns raised by supporters, including fears over the team’s relegation risk and how the optimism following the Europa League victory had faded.

The Trust also claimed the minutes removed a line stating that the board “welcomed the input of THST.”

“Publishing a full record of the points raised helps ensure accountability and allows members, and the wider fan base, to understand how the Trust is fulfilling its role on their behalf,” THST said.

Tottenham declined to comment, but sources told BBC Sport that the minutes were intended as a broad summary rather than a detailed transcript. Topics such as youth players getting first-team opportunities, club finances, and sticking to Spurs’ DNA and style of play were included, though THST said not in full.

The club currently sits 16th in the Premier League, five points clear of the relegation zone, and recently appointed Igor Tudor as interim head coach until the end of the season.