Andy Robertson brutally mocked just days into Tottenham career - 'Liven up'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTottenham Hotspur FCJames Maddison joked with brand new Tottenham teammate Andy Robertson for the ex-Liverpool man's stone-faced expressions during their 26-hour preseason tour flight to OceaniaJames Maddison joked with Andy Robertson during Tottenham's preseason Oceania flight Andy Robertson's first moments pictured as a Tottenham Hotspur player drew up an uncomfortable reality for Liverpool fans who witnessed him in their shirt over the past nine years, but he's already beginning to learn the hard way about Spurs' camaraderie style.Tottenham started the year with a 1-0 win over MK Dons in a closed-door friendly at Hotspur Way. After that, the squad boarded a plane for a 26-hour trip to play three preseason games in Auckland and Sydney.James Maddison teased the Scotland captain during the Oceania trip and posted an Instagram story of a stone-faced Robertson from the Spurs midfielder's vantage point.Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola shut down questions about Alexis Mac Allister's links to Real Madrid.Maddison captioned the post, "He better liven up if he's my company for this 26-hour flight." The joke hit different for Premier League fans who still believe Robertson's move to Spurs looks strange.He joined Tottenham on a free transfer after nine trophy-filled years at Liverpool, where he wore No.
26, became known as Robbo, and helped define Jurgen Klopp's best teams.Robertson moved on from the shirt number part of his old identity and chose to wear the No. 26 at Spurs has remained associated with Tottenham icon Ledley King.Spurs players have already settled Robertson into the team(Image: Instagram @Madders)The decision was framed as respect for King and a chance to match the number Robertson wears as Scotland captain.
He also said there is a determination not to repeat last season's 17th-place finish.Robertson signed for Spurs after nine seasons at LiverpoolRobertson is part of Tottenham's preseason tour squad for New Zealand and Australia under Roberto De Zerbi. Robertson will play against Liverpool for the first time in December, with his first return to Anfield as a Spurs player set for February.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Andy RobertsonTottenham Hotspur FC