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Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham fans entitled to boo Kyle Walker
MAURICIO POCHETTINO believes Tottenham fans shouldn’t be stopped from booing Kyle Walker.
Kyle Walker sends heartfelt goodbye to Tottenham
Walker was the subject of abuse from Spurs fans during Manchester City's 3-0 win in Nashville's Nissan Stadium.
The England star lined-up against his former club just two weeks after leaving White Hart Lane to join Pep Guardiola's men.
Walker signed for City in a £54million deal that was a world record fee for a defender and also trebled his wages.
Spurs supporters jeered Walker throughout the clash in Nashville and Pochettino admits he didn't have a problem with it.
Kyle Walker was booed by Tottenham fans during the game
He spent nine years at the club. It is not personal. It is not a big issue
Pochettino said: "I totally understand. Fans showed they are disappointed with the situation.
"But the Tottenham fans love him.
"He spent nine years at the club. It is not personal.
"It is not a big issue. It is only to show him they were disappointed."
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