Tuesday 11 November 2014 23:32, UK
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has denied criticising the club's fans following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke City at White Hart Lane.
The 30-year-old said after the game that it would be better if Spurs played away from home due to the negative atmosphere created by home supporters.
However, he has now issued a statement denying his comments were a criticism of the fans and calling on them to get behind the team more.
"I would like to clarify some recent reports in the newspapers," he said.
"I have NEVER criticised Tottenham fans. I just merely suggested that it would be more positive if they got behind the team more.
I love the club as do all the players in the dressing room. We would all do anything to make this team win but like most people we respond better to praise than criticism.
"I love the club as do all the players in the dressing room. We would all do anything to make this team win but like most people we respond better to praise than criticism.
"We will get this right. Please bear with us and we will improve."
Tottenham have also lost at home to West Brom, Newcastle and Liverpool this season and are currently 12th in the Premier League table.
"Will it help playing away from home? To be honest, I think so," Adebayor said following Sunday's defeat.
"At least you know I am going to be having the majority of opposition fans booing me rather than our own fans booing me.
"And I am not just talking about me, I am speaking on behalf of all the players.
"I think it might be better to play away from home at the moment because at least we know beforehand we are guaranteed to be booed because they want their home club to win.
"But when you are playing at home and your own fans start booing you after a few minutes then it is harder."
Meanwhile, Belgium midfielder Moussa Dembele has revealed that the Spurs players are planning a get together after the international break - to discuss their dip in form.
Dembele said: "We have a great squad and we need to talk internally about what's not working and why."
