Maddison reveals he cops criticism on WhatsApp… as Spurs hero says social media is ‘always in your face’

Tottenham hero James Maddison hopes his aim towards Manchester United was “loved” by “a sure few” after holding a finger to his lips whereas celebrating on his return after 5 video games out injured.

Playmaker Maddison struck his tenth aim in all competitions in 2024/25 to offer Ange Postecoglou’s facet their first victory in eight residence league matches and raise them above United to twelfth.

“The gaffer at all times talks about blocking out the surface noise, however it may be troublesome,” the midfielder informed Sky Sports activities after the 1-0 win, having contributed eight targets and three assists in 16 Premier League begins this season.

“It’s always in your face nowadays on social media and with folks sending it on WhatsApp, particularly when [you’re] a giant, high-profile title.

“No one’s extra essential of myself than me. I needed to do my speaking on the pitch, so I hope there are a sure few who loved me being a match-winner immediately.”

James Maddison nets on his return from harm! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/59Q1DG5moD

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 16, 2025

Tottenham vs Man United: Vicario ‘excellent’

Postecoglou remained the odds-on favorite with bookmakers after the sport to grow to be the subsequent top-flight supervisor to depart their job, with Spurs’ whole of 13 league defeats representing probably the most of any workforce above the underside 4.

Maddison slotted in after 13 minutes to maybe ease the stress on the Australian, pouncing after goalkeeper Andre Onana couldn’t maintain Lucas Bergvall’s angled shot.

“They rely the identical as 25-yarders, so I’m actually, actually pleased with that one,” Maddison mentioned of his first ever aim towards the Crimson Devils, calling residence goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario – again after breaking an an ankle in October – “excellent.”

“The boys who’ve been match all season… we don’t need to make excuses, however the previous few months have been actually troublesome for the soccer membership. We didn’t get many our bodies in and the physio room has been filled with senior gamers.”

The 28-year-old’s remarks appeared to reference Tottenham’s lack of switch exercise within the context of a prolonged harm record in 2024/25.

“I hope there’s a sure few that loved me being the match-winner immediately!” 👀🤫

James Maddison on his celebration after scoring towards Manchester United… pic.twitter.com/mNu1asU4dU

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 16, 2025

Daniel Levy: Tottenham protests

Greater than 1,000 supporters attended a protest towards the membership’s possession and chairman Daniel Levy earlier than the victory over United on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, together with flags, banners and a march to the stadium.

Some followers additionally staged a sit-down protest of their seats after the match, based on BBC Sport, who reported that their banner messages included “time for change” and “24 years, 16 managers, one trophy”.

“These managers haven’t been backed sufficiently and there’s a observe document with this possession,” co-organiser Jay Coughlin informed the outlet.