I did not rip into Spurs fans- Adebayor

ENGLAND

Emmanuel Adebayor has denied that he ripped into the Spurs supporters

Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor has insisted he did not criticise the club's fans following his recent comments regarding the atmosphere at White Hart Lane.The Togo striker said after the 2-1 home defeat to Stoke at the weekend that it would be better if the club played away from home due to the negative atmosphere created by home supporters.

However, the 30-year-old has issued a statement denying his comments were a criticism of the Spurs faithful and calling on them to get behind the team more. "I would like to clarify some recent reports in the newspapers,'' read the statement. "I have NEVER criticised Tottenham fans. I just merely suggested that it would be more positive if they got behind the team more.