Tottenham fans demand ‘atrocious’ star’s exit after what he did vs Crystal Palace: ‘He doesn’t want to be here’

Tottenham Hotspur supporters once again made their dissatisfaction clear on Sunday, even as their side edged past Crystal Palace with a narrow 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park.

The win, sealed by a moment of quality in the first half, was only Spurs’ second success in their last nine Premier League outings. While it brought a much-needed response after consecutive defeats in recent weeks, it did little to completely silence the growing unrest among sections of the fanbase, who remain unconvinced by the team’s overall performances.

A memorable afternoon for Archie Gray ultimately proved decisive. The young midfielder has experienced an up-and-down debut season in north London, but he delivered a landmark moment against Palace by scoring his first professional goal. Gray reacted quickest inside the box to glance home a clever flicked header from close range, giving Spurs the breakthrough they needed before the interval.

That goal was enough to secure all three points for Thomas Frank and his players, yet the nature of the performance left many supporters frustrated. Despite the positive result, Spurs struggled to impose themselves for long spells, and some fans felt the display lacked intensity and cohesion, particularly in the final third.

Tottenham fans turn on ‘disinterested’ Randal Kolo Muani

Much of the post-match criticism was directed at Randal Kolo Muani, who endured another difficult afternoon in a Tottenham shirt. Earlier in the season, the French forward earned widespread praise after a standout showing against his parent club Paris Saint-Germain, scoring twice and providing an assist in Spurs’ dramatic 5-3 Champions League defeat. That night remains the high point of what has otherwise been an underwhelming loan spell so far.

Kolo Muani is still yet to open his account in domestic competitions this season and has managed only nine Premier League starts, with injuries disrupting his rhythm during the first half of the campaign. Against Crystal Palace, Frank deployed him on the left flank, but the decision did not pay off.

Supporters were quick to voice their displeasure, with many accusing the attacker of lacking urgency, hunger, and commitment. Statistically, it was a worrying outing: Kolo Muani recorded just 26 touches, failed to complete a single dribble, did not attempt a shot, and rarely threatened the Palace back line.

The backlash on social media was swift and unforgiving. Several fans took to X to vent their frustration, with one calling for his loan to be terminated in January and others branding his performance “atrocious.” One supporter claimed they had “never seen a player look so disinterested,” while another described him as the very definition of someone who “doesn’t want to be here.”

Comments from fans included:

@king26ledley: “Kolo Muani shocking. Take him off or change his position.”

@GaB_THFC: “Kolo Muani is just a passenger at the moment.”

@theyhatekhev: “I’m ok with Kolo Muani never playing a minute for us again.”

The reaction underlined the growing impatience among the Tottenham faithful, who are increasingly demanding higher standards despite the team’s struggles for consistency.

Are Tottenham obligated to buy Kolo Muani?

Questions have also resurfaced about Kolo Muani’s long-term future at the club. Tottenham’s late move for the forward on deadline day nearly collapsed in the summer, largely due to PSG pushing for a purchase guarantee to be included in the agreement.

Negotiations dragged on until the final hours of the transfer window, with Spurs determined to avoid any form of obligation that could tie their hands. Eventually, the two clubs reached a compromise, agreeing to a straightforward loan deal.

As it stands, there is no option or obligation for Tottenham to sign Kolo Muani permanently at the end of the season. Any future move would depend entirely on the club’s assessment of his performances and suitability under Frank’s system, rather than being a requirement written into the contract.

For now, that will come as a relief to many Spurs supporters. With frustration already bubbling over despite a rare league win, the knowledge that the club is not committed to a permanent deal may offer some reassurance as Tottenham look to steady their season and rebuild confidence in the months ahead.