There is a high likelihood that the kick-off of the Europa League opener between Tottenham Hotspur and Qarabag FK tonight could be delayed, according to Daily Mirror journalist Ryan Taylor.
He claimed Spurs are yet to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium amid the current travel chaos, but the club updated on their official X (formerly Twitter) account that they have arrived at the home ground and are ready for the game.
Tottenham vs Qarabag. Europa League. Told there is high likelihood kick-off is delayed as Spurs yet to arrive at stadium amid travel chaos. #THFC @MirrorFootball pic.twitter.com/E6pQkB3bmC
— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) September 26, 2024
Tottenham advised their fans attending the game tonight to plan their travel accordingly as the A10 is currently closed in both directions north of the Great Cambridge roundabout.
Some lines were blocked earlier in the day by Greater Anglia after a person was hit by a train between Tottenham Hale and Broxbourne.
However, all lines have now reopened and train services running through these stations are returning to normal, but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised, with disruption expected until 9pm.
The West Anglia services of the train station in both directions have been disrupted, but all lines have now re-opened following an earlier line closure.
However, there are still residual delays and some amendments affecting their services whilst they try to get trains running to their advertised times again.
Arrived and ready 🫡 pic.twitter.com/7QDJs1LGgO
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 26, 2024
Spurs later confirmed that kick-off for tonight’s fixture has been delayed due to severe travel disruption, and the players will have to remain focused ahead of the new kick-off.
Kick off for tonight’s fixture has been delayed due to severe travel disruption. Further information to follow. pic.twitter.com/QJbslg2zgF
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 26, 2024
They will be without Cristian Romero after he was sent off against AC Milan back in March 2023, and manager Ange Postecoglou will hope his squad can get the job done against the visitors in his absence.
Your Spurs side in the @EuropaLeague 🔢 pic.twitter.com/nSOuwdNKzy
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 26, 2024
The Tottenham boss is looking to end their 16-year trophy drought and is confident of his chances having reminded everyone of his record of winning silverware in his second year at every club he has been to.
