Hossam Ghaly has today apologised to Martin Jol and to the Spurs faithful after his ‘temper tantrum’ on Thursday night. He has said on the Official Spurs website:
‘I know my reaction was totally wrong. I have apologised to the manager and I also want to apologise to the fans. I hope they don’t judge me on this incident alone. I have tried hard for the Club this season.’
He went on to say ‘I knew things weren’t happening for me out there, my play was terrible and I could hear the crowd jeering me. I was so upset at the fans’ reaction. I have enjoyed playing in front of the Club’s supporters all season and I felt I had given of my best all the time and played some decent football. It is always hard to accept being substituted after such a short period of time and I was upset and taken aback by the cheering. I am a player who plays with my heart.’
The most important part of his apology for many fans will be that he said ‘I have always considered it an honour to wear the Tottenham shirt and I never intended to show any disrespect.’ This could be the line that in many eyes keeps the fans happy at White Hart Lane.
As expected Jol has decided to leave him out of the 1st team squad for Sunday’s final game of the season. My thinking is that Jol has left him out as it probably was the last time we have seen him at the Lane, but then again he might just be protecting him from a possible barage of abuse from the home crowd. Either way Spurs must at least pick up a point to ensure a European adventure next season.
COYS!!!
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