Tottenham’s supporters have long been haunted by a 17-year trophy drought—the last major honour coming in 2008—and a string of poor results.
With the team languishing in the 14th spot this season, the lack of silverware and consistent success on the pitch has become a core grievance for the fanbase.
Add to that the striker crisis they have had throughout the season.
With Richarlison absent for the majority of the season with fitness isuees, the club’s top scorer in the Premier League has been Brennan Johnson with 11 goals.
He is followed by James Maddison with 9 goals and Son Heung-min & Dominic Solanke with 7 goals each. This highlights the absence of a dominant forward, as only one player has reached double digits in goals.
Though the goal scoring woes took a backseat during the 3-1 win against Southampton over the weekend, fans highlighted persistent issue with creative chant pre-match.
In a protest organised by Change for Tottenham fans group, hundreds of Tottenham fans thronged the streets outside their futuristic stadium in protest of Daniel Levy.
Fans carried banners and scarves with messages demanding a change in leadership. Common slogans included “We want Levy out” and “Enough is enough, Enic out!”
Among the display, it was one piece of creative and hilarious chanting that went viral online. The footage of it saw Spurs fans singing ‘Can Beyoncé play up front’.
But why exactly did Spurs fans used the American popstar’s name to highlight their striker situation.
There is no familial or direct sporting link between pop icon Beyoncé and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
Instead, the connection is purely commercial. Recently it was announced that Beyoncé will be headlining 6 high-profile concerts at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of her “Cowboy Carter” world tour in June 2025.
So the chant was basically a satirical take.
For many fans, the stadium’s transformation into a venue for international music events highlights an unsettling priority: while the club boasts state-of-the-art facilities and lucrative commercial ventures, its on-pitch ambitions seem to have taken a back seat.
Fans perceive a disconnect between the club’s commercial ventures, such as hosting high-profile concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the lack of investment in strengthening the squad’s attacking options.
