James Maddison, the midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, has emerged as a notable success story for the club since his arrival last summer. At 26 years old, he has become a pivotal figure for the team, gradually winning over the fans.
In a significant match against rivals Arsenal earlier in the season, Maddison showcased his talents, further solidifying his bond with the Tottenham faithful. However, leading up to Tottenham’s game against Manchester City towards the end of the season, Maddison was questioned about his sentiments towards Arsenal.
Recently, Maddison openly confessed that he wasn’t a Tottenham supporter from the start, but rather grew up backing Coventry City. He also expressed a lack of inherent animosity towards Arsenal, a sentiment commonly shared among Tottenham fans. Nonetheless, he empathizes with their perspective.
Maddison elaborated that professional players often tune out external noise, including media hype and fan emotions, especially before significant matches. He emphasized this point during an interview on talkSPORT, highlighting the disparity between fan fervor and player focus.
Although Tottenham’s clash with Manchester City was pivotal in the title race, they suffered defeat, ultimately allowing Manchester City to clinch the league championship, perhaps disappointing Arsenal, who may have hoped for a different outcome from their London rivals.