Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville were in perfect sync as they rip into Tottenham Star ‘who has been getting away with poor play’ – they lost their cool

# Carragher and Neville Unleash Fury on Tottenham’s Defensive Woes After Newcastle Humiliation

In a stunning display of Premier League chaos, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a catastrophic first-half collapse against Newcastle United on April 23, 2025, at St. James’ Park. The Magpies raced to a 5-0 lead within just 21 minutes, with Jacob Murphy netting a brace, Alexander Isak adding two, and Joelinton chipping in one. This marked the second-earliest five-goal lead in league history, leaving Spurs shell-shocked and their season in tatters.

Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville did not hold back in their post-match analysis, directing sharp criticism at Tottenham’s defensive frailties, particularly targeting right-back Pedro Porro. Carragher, the former Liverpool defender, was scathing on social media, labeling the Spurs performance “disgraceful.” He highlighted the team’s experimental switch to a back four for the first time that season, questioning the suitability of Porro in the role. “Newcastle are brilliant, they have been all season. Tottenham are a disgrace! How have they gone to a back four… with [Pedro] Porro a full-back that can’t defend and [Ivan] Perisic who is a winger? Get a proper manager in right now, not Conte’s mate,” Carragher fumed.

Neville, the ex-Manchester United captain, echoed the sentiment during the broadcast, focusing on Porro’s individual errors. He described the Spaniard’s defending as woefully inadequate, pointing to a critical failure to execute a simple tackle that allowed Newcastle’s onslaught. “Porro’s positioning and lack of aggression were shocking,” Neville remarked, adding that while the entire backline was culpable, Porro’s lapses were emblematic of Tottenham’s deeper issues. He also noted that center-back Cristian Romero bore some responsibility but couldn’t escape the spotlight from Porro’s mishaps.

The duo’s comments underscore ongoing concerns about Tottenham’s tactical identity under manager Antonio Conte’s influence, even post-departure. With the team languishing in mid-table and Champions League aspirations fading, this mauling has intensified calls for a rebuild. Carragher and Neville’s blunt assessments serve as a wake-up call, reminding Spurs that defensive solidity remains their Achilles’ heel. As the Premier League season progresses into 2025, Tottenham must heed the pundits’ words or risk further embarrassment.