Tottenham apologise and announce plan for fan presence on board

Tottenham have “unreservedly” apologised for their part in the European Super League and will have an elected fan representative on the board going forward.

Spurs were one of the six English clubs who announced they were joining the breakaway league, only to withdraw 48 hours later after widespread condemnation from administrators, politicians and even royalty.

The club say they regret their involvement but mitigate it by adding they joined under the impression that the format of the competition would evolve over time.

A Tottenham statement added: “It’s important to underline that we entered the ESL with the expectation that the format, rules and structures would evolve through dialogue with key parties, namely the Premier League, FA, Uefa, Fifa and, crucially, fans.

“It should never have been conveyed with certainty when it was in fact a framework agreement for consultation going forward. We should have challenged and reconsidered the annual access system.

“We wholeheartedly regret that we involved the club and that the legal

process itself meant we were unable to consult our fans early on – we apologise unreservedly.”

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust has been outspoken in its protests against Spurs’ involvement, calling for the club’s executive board to resign.

That will not happen but an annually-elected chairman of a newly formed ‘club advisory panel’ will join the nonexecutive board.

The statement added: “The selection criteria, mandate and constitution will be developed by independent advisors in consultation with fan groups to ensure it is truly representative of our supporter base. Further details will be released in due course.”

Chairman Daniel Levy.