Roy Keane slams ‘pathetic’ Tottenham for FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough, but ‘wasn’t surprised as whatever’s in that club’s DNA there’s a weakness there’… as ex-midfielder also labels talisman Harry Kane ‘as part of the problem’
- Roy Keane has slammed Tottenham for their FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough
- Josh Coburn was the hero as Middlesbrough claimed another top-flight scalp
- Pundit Keane believes star striker Harry Kane is ‘part of the problem’ at Spurs
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has slammed Tottenham for ‘Spursy’ performance as they crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Middlesbrough.
Teenager Josh Coburn was the hero as Boro produced another Cup upset by knocking out Spurs with a 1-0 extra-time victory in the fifth round.
The Championship outfit knocked Keane’s former club out on penalties at Old Trafford in the fourth round and followed it up in style to beat Spurs, with 19-year-old Coburn’s 107th-minute strike settling the tie.
Roy Keane slams ‘pathetic’ Tottenham for FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough in the fifth round
Josh Coburn sealed a magnificent win for Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Tuesday night
The defeat denied Antonio Conte’s side a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and extended their long wait for a trophy, which is now up to 14 years – with the Cup being one of their best hopes this campaign.
‘Spurs… Spursy! How many times do we have to say it? Whatever’s in that club’s DNA – the players – there’s a weakness there,’ Keane said on ITV Sport.
‘It’s really pathetic, but I wasn’t surprised. Going up to Middlesbrough in midweek, probably a bit cold. No surprises there.’
Former Manchester United midfielder Keane launched a scathing attack on the club’s DNA
The poor run of form for Spurs has led to speculation surrounding star striker Harry Kane on whether or not he will try force through a move away from the club this summer, after failing in his bid to do so last year.
When asked if he thinks the result will come into England international Kane’s thinking, Keane insisted: ‘He is part of the problem, he’s on the pitch, he needs to do more.’
Fellow pundit Ian Wright was keen to back the 28-year-old, who has 18 goals in all competitions, despite a slow start to the season.
Keane insists Tottenham striker Harry Kane is part of the problem for the north London club
Keane added: ‘I’m on about last night. It’s not all down to Harry Kane. No, it’s not, but if he is your main striker and he’s your top guy? He’s still got to do more, he’s got to lead them. He doesn’t lead them that well.’
Tottenham are now out of every cup competition and currently sit seventh in the Premier League, five points off the Champions League places, and three off the Europa League spots.
They have two games in hand over both Manchester United and West Ham, although rivals Arsenal – who sit above them in sixth – possess one further game in hand.
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