Simon Jordan offers stark retort to James Maddison following public challenge
Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League triumph over Manchester United on Wednesday night led to a poignant exchange between midfielder James Maddison and pundit Simon Jordan. Jordan had earlier questioned Maddison's ability to win silverware, but his doubtful remarks were met with a jovial rebuttal from the Tottenham star.
James Maddison, despite missing the climactic fight due to a knee injury, played a crucial role in Tottenham's European campaign, scoring three goals and providing four assists. Posting a video of himself celebrating along with his teammates, Maddison captioned it, "Bookmarked it. Knew it would come in handy," an evident play on Jordan's earlier criticism.
In his doubtful remarks in February, Jordan stated, "I don't think you'll win things with James Maddison." However, upon seeing Maddison's celebratory video, Jordan retaliated by posting a screenshot of the Tottenham team set for the final, scaling down Maddison's presence.
Maddison's celebrations drew comparisons with Chelsea legend John Terry, who famously wore his full kit in 2012 despite being suspended for Chelsea's first Champions League win against Bayern Munich. Maddison tagged Terry in an Instagram post asking, "Anything to say tonight John?" Terry responded in good humor, alluding to his impressive trophy count and joking about Maddison playing for hundreds of years to achieve the same success.
Terry's response included a picture of his replica trophy collection, showcasing the Premier League and Champions League titles. Maddison also got into a playful verbal exchange with former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane, who initially doubted Maddison's abilities. Keane had previously stated, "He'll get relegated with Spurs," to which Maddison countered during the post-final scenes, "I wasn't going to do any interviews but then I heard it was with Roy Keane."
Maddison later replicated his darts celebration, dedicating it to Keane with the words, "Roy Keane that's for you son!" Keane responded in jest, praising Maddison's performance in the absence of the pitch.
Spurs will return to their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, hosting Brighton, now as Europa League winners. While they are currently 17th in the table, the team's recent success may have solidified their morale and commitment to achieving more.
- James Maddison's exclusion from Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League final due to a knee injury didn't hinder his significant contribution to the team, as he scored three goals and provided four assists during the European campaign.
- Despite Simon Jordan's earlier skepticism about Maddison's ability to win silverware, the Tottenham midfielder was unfazed and proved his worth in the European leagues, particularly the Europa League.
- Roy Keane, a former Manchester United midfielder, initially expressed doubts about Maddison's abilities but was met with a friendly retort from the Spurs star following their Europa League triumph, with Maddison dedicating a darts celebration to Keane.
- John Terry, a Chelsea legend, responded to Maddison's celebratory post, drawing parallels between their respective successes in the European leagues and cracking a joke about Maddison playing for hundreds of years to achieve the same feats.
- Despite currently sitting in the 17th position in the Premier League table, Tottenham Hotspur's victory in the Europa League may serve as a morale booster for the team, instilling a renewed commitment to achieving more success in sports, particularly in the European leagues such as the Champions League.
