Tottenham assistant manager Cristian Stellini held up his hands and apologised to supporters after they crashed out of the FA Cup.
Spurs haven’t won a trophy since 2008 and the wait now looks almost certain to reach 15 years following the 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United. Stellini’s 100 per cent record standing in for Antonio Conte also ended in the most painful fashion as Iliman Ndiaye’s second-half strike saw the Championship side reach the quarter finals.
But while the Blades could celebrate reaching the last eight for the third time in four years, the travelling fans were left with that sinking feeling. For every step forward Spurs seem to take, there is an acknowledgement that two steps back are around the corner.
