Tottenham and Manchester United are both involved in crucial UEFA Europa League clashes on Thursday evening.
Spurs must overturn a 1-0 deficit in north London against AZ Alkmaar to progress into the quarter-finals, while the Red Devils need to score at least once at Old Trafford after a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad in the first leg.
Ahead of crucial clashes such as these, fans can often play their part even before a ball has been kicked through the medium of welcoming the team bus, or creating an intimating display as the players walk onto the pitch.
In regards to that latter point, Manchester United have now agreed to do something at the request of fan group TRA (The Red Army) – which Tottenham supporters are very jealous of.
Tottenham fans applaud Manchester United for working with TRA
Ahead of Manchester United vs Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have announced that a “smoke pyro display” will happen just before the players walk out, as well as a huge banner across the Stretford End at the request of the TRA – who are also funding it.
As Tottenham fans continue to protest against Daniel Levy and ENIC on a weekly basis, this act from Manchester United has evoked jealousy from some Spurs supporters on X (previously known as Twitter).
Firstly, one Tottenham fan wrote: “Man United. Responding to fan groups, supporting them and taking action that will genuinely generate atmosphere. Class. A reminder ours no longer work with the club due to frustration and dead ends.”
Man United. Responding to fan groups, supporting them and taking action that will genuinely generate atmosphere. Class. A reminder ours no longer work with the club due to frustration and dead ends pic.twitter.com/F8O3CWsCFJ
— Billie (@Billie_T) March 13, 2025
A second Spurs supporter joked that things must truly be “bad” in N17 if Manchester United are setting an example, posting: “You know it’s bad when United are the benchmark we aren’t meeting.”
You know it’s bad when United are the benchmark we aren’t meeting
— James Hedges (@jimmyhedge) March 13, 2025
A third fan posted quite the opposite, calling Manchester United a “proper club” whereas Spurs are “not” that.
They wrote: “Because United are a proper club and we’re not.”
because united are a proper club and were not
— JoshSpurs0 (@JoshSpurs0) March 13, 2025
A fourth supporter seemed to show jealously of the fact Manchester United are at least trying new things under the ownership of INEOS, simply writing: “Could’ve been us.”
Could’ve been us…. ❌ https://t.co/3dmOsytNAU
— Return of the Shelf (@ROTS1882) March 13, 2025
Furthermore, a fifth fan went into detail about how Tottenham could arrange a similar spectacle, saying: “The way to do it would be, have a small area that is first come first serve right behind both goals – the fans will be rowdy and loud and the atmosphere electric.”
The way to do it would be have a small area that is first come first serve right behind both goals the fans will be rowdy and loud and the atmosphere electric
— Pistol (@Pistolay) March 13, 2025
Last but not least, a sixth Tottenham fan made a good point, suggesting there is financial motivation for Levy to call on supporters to arrive early and create a fierce atmosphere, where they would have longer to purchase club items, posting: “Would’ve thought Levy would be all over this, encouraging the fans to arrive early to the ground. Ching ching of the tills.”
Would’ve thought Levy would be all over encouraging the fans to arrive early to the ground. Ching Ching of the tills
— David H. (@DaveSpurs99) March 13, 2025
Daniel Levy – at least – learned from 2024 mishap at Tottenham this week
Earlier this week, Tottenham announced season ticket news ahead of next season.
Back in March 2024, Spurs fans were left furious after seeing a 6% increase on ticket prices, which were by no means justified by any success on the pitch.
This time around – however – Levy has opted not to increase ticket prices any further, which is at least one positive development in N17.
