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Tottenham fans react as Devine caught in incident with Chelsea’s Drinkwater
๐ Alfie Devine has caught the eye of Tottenham Hotspur supporters since the 16-year-old joined the north London club, and he was in the headlines on Monday once again โ prompting reaction from fans on social media.
โStill only 16, Devine joined the club from cash-strapped Wigan in the summer and has since excelled in a Spurs shirt. Scoring twice in seven Under-18 Premier League games from midfield, he was promoted to the second string.
๐ฆHe has since played four times in Premier League 2, including Mondayโs outing. It was an enthralling clash that saw Spurs play the likes of Harvey White, Jack Clarke and Dane Scarlett โ who have all made senior debuts this season.
๐ฐMondayโs match really had everything. Petr Cech returned to start in goal at 38 for Chelsea, while Drinkwater played in midfield. Spurs were 2-0 up at the break, but Chelsea came back to win 3-2.
๐Indeed, Jubril Okedina and Scarlett put Spurs 2-0 up inside the first 20, but a brace from Myles Peart-Harris and a Marcel Lewis goal completed the comeback. The flashpoint happened on 75 minutes, though.
โฑDevine shows bravery, though perhaps inexperience, as he flies into a tackle on Premier League winner Drinkwater. He clatters the ex-Leicester man, Drinkwater reacts angrily, kicking out at Devine. Handbags ensue.
๐ธThe referee has little option but to send both players off, and Tottenham supporters have reacted on Twitter to Devineโs tackle โ which showed both recklessness but at just 16, a fearlessness to play with those much his senior.
๐ Here is the altercation that led to the double red cards of Alfie Devine and Danny Drinkwater
โ Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose)
๐lol love a bit of handbags. Horror challenge though ๐ซ
โ Olly (@PCE_Deadmeat)
Deffo 2 reds at any level
โ Shaun Lewis (@ShaunLewis17)
Don't blame him, what's Alfie playing at?
โ White Hart Lane (@Lawsy14)
เนDrinkwater getting rattled by our u23s you love to see it
โ Liam Wells (@liam_wellsss)
๐ ฐThis is not good and the lads should know better BUT protecting your brother on the field will always get a thumbs up from me.
โ Gillian (@gilvan2416)
๐๐๐ Drinkwater fighting 17 year olds.
โLet him know youโre there Alfieโ.
Iโve a feeling that lad will be special.
โ Chris Agnew (@chrisagnew15)