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Tim Sherwood targets what he calls a ‘disgraceful’ refereeing decision that could cost him tottenham hotspur Against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
Tottenham beat Frankfurt to advance to last 16
The player on loan from Paris Saint-Germain performed well and, despite arriving late in Germany, scored a crucial goal against his former club in the 47th minute, before Dominic Solanke added another to ease the pressure.Under Fire Boss Thomas FrankTottenham Hotspur finished fourth in the league stage.
Kolo Muani got the nod against his old club and despite being heavily booed, almost gave the team their opener with his first involvement.
After entering the left wing, his cross was tipped over by Kaua Santos and Xavi Simons fired home, but the visitors’ celebrations were cut short when Destiny Udogie was fouled in attack.
Tottenham regrouped but results elsewhere meant the Premier League club dropped to ninth in the league stage shortly after Joao Palinha headed wide.
What followed was a flurry of chances, with the goal at his mercy when Udoji was inexplicably unable to collect Kolo Muani’s cross, before Wilson Odobert turned deftly and struck the inside of the post from 20 yards.
Still, the opener arrived quickly. Only 66 seconds into the second quarter.
A set-piece worked and a short free-kick created space for Simmons, who fed Christian Romero for a header and his header found Kolo Muani firing in from close range. It was Kolo Mouani’s third goal in 24 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur.
Then there’s Solanke on the bench. The striker helped Spurs seal their place in the last 16, making a run and firing the ball into the bottom corner to earn his fifth win of the competition and secure fourth place.
Sherwood slams ‘disgraceful’ refereeing decision
former manager Sherwood He expressed his views on a Sky Sports conference call, calling it a “shameful” decision.
“To rule out a Tottenham goal was a shameful decision. This is never ruled out in the Premier League.”
In the end, despite the controversial refereeing decision, Spurs got the job done, but Frank is clear that he now needs all the luck he can get in north London.
