Fans claim Tamworth were 'robbed' after heartbreaking end to FA Cup clash with Spurs and they know who to blame

Fans believe Tamworth were 'robbed' against Tottenham after taking the Premier League club to extra-time in their FA Cup defeat and they know who to blame.

Tamworth produced a valiant effort as the non-league side forced extra-time against Ange Postecoglou's team before losing in extra-time.

Nathan Muya Tshikuna converted into his own net in the 101st minute, with Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson adding a second and third as Spurs booked their spot in the fourth round.

Tottenham celebrate their opening goal against Tamworth. Image: Getty

In previous years, Tamworth would have been rewarded with a lucrative replay, having taken Spurs to extra-time in Sunday's tie.

But replays were scrapped last year ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Fans on social media believe Tamworth were 'robbed' of a replay as supporters took aim at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who both called for replays to be scrapped.

One X user wrote: "Tamworth have been robbed of a reply at WHL. What an experience that would’ve been for the players, the staff and the fans. Not to mention the revenue from that game would be a massive boost. The FA are a joke, bowing down to Klopp, Pep, Frank and others."

A second fumed: "Tamworth robbed of millions by getting rid of replays so that Spurs can play Newcastle in Australia 3 days after the season finishes. Rotten."

A third questioned: "Why would they scrap replays? Feel sorry for Tamworth. Would’ve been class for them."

A fourth said: "Tamworth holding @SpursOfficial to a draw would be 1 of biggest ever FA Cup achievements. Their reward for 140 years = a replay. £0.5m payday & chance to play at 1 of the best stadiums in front of 60,000. Their reward this year? 30 extra mins on v.tired legs to try & hold on."

A fourth commented: "So gutting that replays are scrapped, Tamworth would be minutes away from a trip to Spurs."

A fifth wrote: "If they hold on now they’ve been robbed of a replay cause Pep and Klopp’s precious multi-million pound footballers can’t handle a couple extra games..."

Another added: "Getting rid of FA Cup replays was such a bad move. They very rarely happened anyway, and now Tamworth face the proposition of extra time against a vastly fitter Premier League side, instead of a replay at one of the biggest and best stadiums in the country."

Speaking in January 2020, Guardiola said: "The Carabao Cup and FA Cup will be played. But maybe we could cancel the replays, have less teams in the Championship or Premier League."

Klopp added: "Replays in the FA Cup? No, have a penalty shoot-out."