Tottenham 'consider action' as Arsenal-supporting staff member's digs at Spurs come to light

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly deeply unimpressed by new academy scout Neros Coachman after the Arsenal fan made jokes about the club on social media

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been left disgruntled after a new staff member, who supports Arsenal, made light of the club on social media. Remarks by Neros Coachman were noticed by Spurs supporters and have now reached the attention of the club's top brass, who are said to be contemplating action.

Despite being an Arsenal supporter, Coachman has joined Spurs as an academy scout. He announced his new position on social media, highlighting his footballing loyalties.

On Instagram, he posted: "Its official. I'm now here, I sat and had the conversation and the project was exciting to say the least. Now looking forward to getting the new set of superstars to the club. You know the projects good when your a boyhood Arsenal fan and you switch sides."

However, it was the responses to this post that left some feeling sour. One comment read: "Do not let that badge touch your skin," to which Coachman retorted: "I've already got the base layer."

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Another user wrote: "We need someone on the inside," with Coachman replying "shhhhh". When another individual posted a picture of a snake, he responded: "I know, I know, it's deserved haha."

His comments were swiftly noticed by Tottenham supporters, who circulated them on X. A post from The Spurs Express, which has since accumulated nearly 500,000 views, said: "It is quite bizarre that, seemingly, a newly appointed member of staff at #Tottenham, who is a strong Arsenal fan, is openly mocking the club and joking about not wanting the badge to touch his skin, how 'it was tough' to put on Tottenham attire, and how he'll be an 'inside man'.

"These are jokes, of course, but it doesn't seem particularly befitting, given that he has taken up a role at #Spurs."

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According to The Daily Mail (via the Mirror), the club has responded and is 'deeply unimpressed', with potential disciplinary measures being considered against Coachman, who has since made his Instagram account private. However, his response via Instagram story was captured before this occurred.

He wrote: "This is wild. Yes I'm and Arsenal Fan And yes I was joking with friends. As an arsenal fan of course I was joking about with friends regarding putting on a spurs kit.."

The timing of Coachman's comments is particularly unfortunate, coinciding with Tottenham's difficult campaign and their recent 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. The side currently occupies 16th position in the Premier League, sitting four points clear of the relegation places, having failed to secure victory in their last 10 league fixtures.

Igor Tudor has been appointed as Thomas Frank's successor but has began his tenure with consecutive losses in the Premier League.

They welcome Crystal Palace on Thursday before shifting their focus to the Champions League last 16, where they will take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg on Tuesday.