Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has launched a scathing attack on his former club's mentality, claiming the squad 'haven't got the stomach for a relegation fight' as they sit 16th in the Premier League. O'Hara's criticism follows Sunday's 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal, which leaves Spurs winless in 2026 and just four points above the drop zone.

O'Hara told Sky Sports News' Fan Club that he expected a 'manager bounce' under new boss Igor Tudor but instead witnessed the complete opposite. The former player expressed deep concern about the attitude of Tottenham's squad, saying basic defensive principles and the willingness to compete have been absent. 'When you're down at the bottom, when you're fighting for results, Spurs haven't got it,' O'Hara stated.

The 37-year-old highlighted specific tactical failings, pointing to players passing on opponents and failing to track runners in the opening 15 minutes of matches. He emphasized that these issues reflect a cultural problem rather than a talent deficit. With Tottenham facing Fulham on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, O'Hara warned that unless the mentality changes quickly, the club faces the real possibility of relegation to the second tier for the first time since 1977/78.