Emile Smith Rowe 'cursed' as Fulham fans slam 'embarrassing' moment vs Tottenham

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01 Mar 2026, 1:25 pm

Emile Smith Rowe needs to start producing more in a Fulham shirt following his wastefulness in front of goal against Tottenham.

Smith Rowe joined Fulham from Arsenal in 2024 in a £27million deal, but supporters have been left frustrated at his lack of end product.

Fulham managed to beat Spurs 2-1 thanks to first half goals from Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi, with Richarlison reducing the deficit in the second half for the visitors.

The Cottagers have won back-to-back Premier League games to move up to ninth in the table, a comfortable 15 points above the relegation zone.

Emile Smith Rowe will 'forever be the nearly man'

Smith Rowe only has three goals and no assists from midfield this season, and the 25-year-old should have added to that tally against Spurs.

The midfielder missed two big chances in the game to put the match out of reach of Spurs before Richarlison set up a nervy ending.

One supporter does not want to see Smith Rowe in the starting line-up when Marco Silva's side travel to West Ham in their next Premier League fixture.

Meanwhile, one fan believes Smith Rowe has been a "waste of money" with another wanting him to "vacate his position" in the team.

Smith Rowe and Kevin are a waste of 70 million
— Lloyd Braun, MD (@LloydBraun9001) March 1, 2026

Absolute embarrassment that we couldn’t get a third. Smith rowe and raul can’t score and they’re our starting 10 and 9
— Tommy (@FootyPodiums) March 1, 2026

Smith-Rowe.

I need you to vacate that position next season lol
— uThato (@u_Thato) March 1, 2026

Well I personally feel he goes missing way to often for me vest part of £40 million should get more
— Craig (@craigeylesffc) March 1, 2026

Yep that’s valid a lot of money, record signing at the time. I think he has a lot to offer still just wish he got more goals
— Taylor (@Taylorffc0) March 1, 2026

Emile Smith-Rowe is cursed to forever be the nearly-man.
— American (@americaraguan) March 1, 2026

smith rowe couldn’t score in a brothel, just put it in the net man
— lewis (@lewisssffc) March 1, 2026

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Fulham prepare Emile Smith Rowe competition

Smith Rowe's place in the Fulham starting line-up could be under threat next season if the club wins the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount in the summer transfer window.

Mount, also wanted by Aston Villa, has had a frustrating few seasons at Old Trafford and could be allowed to leave the club amid form and fitness issues in the summer.

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The 27-year-old has started just 10 Premier League games for Man United this season, and has not been favoured under interim boss Michael Carrick during his spell in charge so far.

Carrick is likely to remain permanently at the club if Man United finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League this season.

Silva will demand backing at Fulham if he is to remain as manager next season, with his contract in west London expiring at the end of the campaign.

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