Tottenham Hotspur Women's Djed Spence Transfer Sparks Neil Warnock's Comments
Tottenham Hotspur Women have sold Djed Spence to Inter for £30m, with a 10% sell-on clause on his next transfer. Neil Warnock, who previously managed Spence at Middlesbrough, has taken a pop at the player but also praised his ability.
Warnock and Spence were involved in a social media spat in 2022 after Spence earned promotion with Nottingham Forest on loan from Middlesbrough. Warnock claimed Spence's lack of commitment meant he 'could see him playing non-league football in five years' time.' Spence responded with a picture of himself smoking a cigar with the play-off trophy and tagged Warnock, adding the caption: 'Oh, Where's my Manners! Welcome to Twitter.'
Since then, Spence has earned his place at Spurs and for England, becoming a household name with his performances at the World Cup. Warnock said: 'I didn't see him with a cigar at Inter Milan! He normally comes on zoom with a cigar in hand. But what can I say about Djed Spence? I'm really pleased with what he's done and I think he'll adapt to the change but I'm not surprised that Tottenham have let him go if I'm honest.'
Warnock also criticized the dressing room at Tottenham, saying: 'I think their problem last year was the dressing room. They had some good players but I think the dressing room was quite toxic and I've never been a fan of Romero.'
Tottenham Hotspur Women are currently 5th in the FA WSL, with 36 points from 22 games, and are 19 points behind leaders Manchester City W. They have scored 35 goals and conceded 38, with a goal difference of -3.
What happened?
Tottenham Hotspur Women have sold Djed Spence to Inter for £30m, with a 10% sell-on clause on his next transfer.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur Women
The sale of Djed Spence is a significant blow to Tottenham Hotspur Women, who are struggling to find consistency in the FA WSL. The club's dressing room has been criticized by Neil Warnock, who believes it was a major factor in their poor performance last season.
What comes next?
Tottenham Hotspur Women will look to rebuild their squad and improve their dressing room culture in the coming months. They will also be hoping to improve their league position and challenge for a top-four spot in the FA WSL.
