Cristian Romero is currently serving a red card suspensionSam Allardyce has criticised Cristian Romero and urged new Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor to strip him of the captaincy. Romero has proven to be a vital figure for Tottenham since his move from Atalanta in 2021. However, former Premier League manager Allardyce has argued that the defender should no longer have the armband due to his troublesome disciplinary record. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"He's a typical player that doesn't learn," Allardyce said on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTEnsure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.

Source: Express February 22, 2026 10:31 UTC