Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas insists that football fans have the right to voice their displeasure and criticise managers if they see fit.
The Portuguese boss was of course referring to Rafael Benitez’s appointment at Chelsea following the dismissal of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo last week. The Spaniard was greeted by a hostile home crowd, who booed and jeered him during his first game in charge at Stamford
Bridge.
The Chelsea faithful had been very upset when Di Matteo was sacked by owner Roman Abramovich, despite after winning the FA Cup and the Champions League last season. However, a string of draws and defeats led to the manager’s dismissal, which surprised many,
but was expected considering http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786’s track record when it comes to managers.
Rafael Benitez had never been a popular figure at the London club, and his appointment shocked and angered many fans. It seems like it will take some time for Chelsea supporters to warm up to the former Liverpool boss.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had also come under fire last weekend when his side drew their game with Aston Villa. The Frenchman had received stick from the travelling http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Francis-Coquelin-c13952 in the last minutes.
Villas-Boas himself has had to face a fair share of criticism from Tottenham fans, especially after Spurs failed to win their home games towards the start of the season. However, the Portuguese believes the fans are entitled to their opinions and have every
right to be critical. Speaking to reporters, he said:
“The fans have the right to everything in my opinion. They are the ones who breathe the biggest passion for the football club. They are entitled to whatever they want to say or chant; disappointment, belief, encouragement, positiveness.”
“It is all down to them, football is about them, it is about their passions. They have the right more than anybody to show that. As a manager, you have to take it. Sometimes we don’t like what we hear but that’s life.”
Tottenham host http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 at White Hart Lane tonight in the Premier League, and will be looking to build on last week’s impressive 3-1 victory over West Ham United as they aim for a top 4 finish.
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