Tim Sherwood has launched a scathing attack on his former club, Tottenham Hotspur, claiming that they are becoming a laughing stock. The club is currently going through another period of transition following the departure of Antonio Conte after just 16 months in charge. The news was followed by another setback as Director of Football Fabio Paratici received a worldwide ban from all football activity by Fifa.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Sherwood criticised the club’s recruitment and inability to keep managers. He also compared Spurs’ situation to that of Arsenal, who have had success with their academy and recruitment in recent seasons. Sherwood believes that Tottenham will never compete for trophies under Daniel Levy’s leadership.
Since the 2019-2020 season, Spurs have spent over £15 million on ten players, many of whom have not lived up to their fees. In January, the club signed Arnaut Danjuma on loan, but he has only played 47 minutes. Pedro Porro has also faced heavy criticism for his poor start in North London.
Sherwood believes that the club’s recruitment has been very poor and that they need to start winning trophies or producing players. He also criticised the club for not doing their due diligence on Paratici, who has a history of misdemeanours.
Redknapp added to the criticism, stating that Tottenham face the possibility of losing all-time leading goal scorer Harry Kane in the summer. Both Sherwood and Redknapp believe that Tottenham may never compete for trophies under Levy’s leadership.
Spurs face Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Monday night, where Conte’s former assistant, Cristian Stellini, will take charge of the side. The club will be hoping to turn their fortunes around and avoid further embarrassment.