Tottenham -hero James Maddison hopes that his goal against Manchester United was “enjoyed” by “a certain pair” after he had held a finger against his lips while he was celebrated after five games.
Player Maddison hit his 10th goal in all competitions in 2024/25 to give the side of Ange Postecoglou their first victory in eight home competition matches and to lift them to the 12th above United.
“De Gaffer always speaks about blocking the outdoor noise, but it can be difficult,” the midfielder told Sky Sports after the 1-0 victory, after he contributed eight goals and three assists in 16 Premier League-Start this season.
“Nowadays it is constant in your face on social media and with people who send it on WhatsApp, especially when [you’re] A large, controversial name.
“Nobody is more critical about myself than me. I wanted to do my talk on the field, so I hope there are a few who have fun to be a match winner today. “
James Maddison Nets on his return of an injury! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/59q1dg5mod
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) February 16, 2025
James Maddison: Roy Keane Critical
Maddison may have tackled comments about Roy Keane’s overlap on Hit Show earlier this week. “People say Maddison’s the man,” argued the sevenfold Premier League winner, who mocked the preference of his target for attending darts matches.
“When will he get on the board? He was relegated with Leicester and he is banned with traces.
‘Maddison is not bad if he is not at the arrow. But let me tell you, if you think he will come back and traces will go in the top six, you are in Koekoek.
“He is good, he is a talented player. But if you are a player in the Spurs dressing room and Maddison’s back in the team, you wouldn’t look and go ‘oh, Jesus – he is back today. It will be fine ‘.
“England has a team of 300 and he can’t even get in it. You are fooled yourself, everyone. “
“You are in Koekoek Land!” 😵 Europ
Big words from Roy! About you, James Maddison … 💪 pic.twitter.com/xlti6tlskv
– The overlap (@wearetheoverlap) February 13, 2025
Tottenham vs Man United: Vicario ‘Outstanding’
Postecoglou remained the chances of bookmakers after the competition to become the next top manager who leave their jobs, with Spurs’ Total of 13 league-defeats that represent the most of each team above the bottom four.
After 13 minutes, Maddison entered to perhaps illuminate the pressure on the Australian, but bouncing after goalkeeper Andre Onana could not hold the shame of Lucas Bergvall.
“They count the same as 25-yarders, so I am really happy with that,” said Maddison about his very first goal against the Red Devils and home goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario-after the breaking of a single in October “excellent.”
“The boys who have been fit for the entire season … We don’t want to apologize, but the last few months have been really difficult for the football club. We have not received many bodies and the Fysio room is full of senior players. “
The comments of the 28-year-old seemed to refer to the lack of transfer activity of Tottenham in the context of a long latter list in 2024/25.
“I hope there are a few who enjoyed it that I am the competition winner today!” 👀🤫
James Maddison at his party after scoring against Manchester United … pic.twitter.com/mnu1asu4du
– Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportspl) February 16, 2025
Daniel Levy: Tottenham protests
More than 1,000 supporters lived a protest against the ownership of the club and chairman Daniel Levy for the victory over United in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, including flags, banners and a Mars to the stadium.
Some fans also organized a sit-down protest on their seats after the competition, according to BBC Sport, who reported that their banner messages “time for change” and “24 years, 16 managers, one trophy”.
“These managers are not sufficiently supported and there is a track record with this property,” co-organizer Jay Coughlin told The Outlet.
