Tottenham have slapped indefinite bans on several of their supporters after a number of Liverpool fans managed to secure tickets for the away section at Anfield, eager to watch Arne Slot's side secure the Premier League title.

Several Reds fans found themselves barred from stadium entry and others were booted out mid-match by vigilant stewards.

Spurs revealed that the tickets held by these fans were originally sold to Spurs supporters.

Taking preventive measures before the clash, Spurs engaged in what they called "targeted purchases from unofficial resale websites" to block further unauthorised access from Liverpool fans.

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A statement from Spurs read: "The club has always been clear that the unauthorised resale of match tickets is strictly prohibited.

This is considered an offence under our sanctions and banning policy, and we have already issued points deductions this season to individuals who have passed or resold away tickets to fellow Spurs fans.

They continue with a stern warning: "Forwarding away tickets to fans of the home team is considered a particularly serious offence as it creates uncomfortable and potentially unsafe environments for supporters who have purchased their tickets legitimately.

We have therefore identified the supporters whose tickets were purchased from resale websites, and those whose tickets were found in possession of home fans, and will be issuing the following sanctions to each:

Immediate removal of season ticketCancellation of all match tickets – home and away – for the remainder of the 2024/25 seasonRemoval of all ticketing pointsIndefinite club ban – to be reviewed after three years

"We have written to each supporter individually to confirm these sanctions."

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust added: "We support the club's efforts to crack down on ticket touting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and for away tickets, where demand vastly outweighs supply.

Selling or passing on tickets is unfair to fans who would otherwise have qualified for an away ticket or have been able to buy a home one."

As Spurs prepare to take on Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final first leg this Thursday night, a significant showdown looms that could seal the fate of head coach Ange Postecoglou after a disappointing domestic season.

However, they may have to do so without their star player Heung-min Son, who, due to an injury concern, was noticeably absent from Wednesday morning’s open training session.


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