Women's Super League apologises to Tottenham for GK Barry's comment during League Cup draw

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The Women's Super League has issued a formal apology to Tottenham Hotspur after a comment made during the recent League Cup draw was deemed unacceptable. The draw, which saw personality GK Barry and her partner Ella Rutherford take part in a quarter-final and semi-final draw on the league's official TikTok page, included some off-color remarks that left Tottenham fans feeling embarrassed.

According to reports, GK Barry shouted "What do you think of Tottenham?" when she pulled out the club's number, using a chant typically associated with rival clubs. The comment has been widely panned by Tottenham supporters and the WSL has since reached out to them to express their apologies for the remark.

The WSL has stated that they made the draw in an effort to try and engage with a wider audience on TikTok, but it seems this strategy may have backfired. An adjudicator present at the event has confirmed that the process was carried out fairly and correctly, but it appears this does not excuse GK Barry's comment.

It's worth noting that only Tottenham has expressed concerns over the draw so far, with no other clubs reporting issues. However, the league is taking steps to learn from the experience, with changes reportedly being made for future draws.

The quarter-final and semi-final matchups have been revealed as Liverpool v Chelsea, Crystal Palace v Arsenal, Manchester United v Tottenham, West Ham v Manchester City, Crystal Palace/Arsenal v Manchester United/Tottenham, and West Ham/Manchester City v Liverpool/Chelsea.

 

[The Castle 1690]

Ugh, I mean, come on WSL! You're trying to get all trendy with TikTok and suddenly you're being super cringey? A comment like that's not just gonna fly under the radar, especially when it's directed at one of your participating teams. I feel bad for the Spurs fans, they must be mortified! And yeah, maybe making a draw on TikTok was a good idea, but maybe think it through before letting someone make a cheeky comment? Still, gotta give 'em credit for owning up to it and apologizing. That's what matters!

 

[The Castle of]

that was a big mistake, gotta respect the fans who got hurt by it... i mean, you can't just mock someone's team without thinking about how they'll react... should've been more careful with the commentary... now the WSL is taking steps to be more considerate in the future...

 

[Lively Lion]

I mean, can't believe the Women's Super League thought that one was a good idea! They were trying to get all interactive with TikTok, but clearly didn't think it through . I feel bad for the Tottenham fans, but at the same time, I don't blame them for being salty . The WSL is taking the L and doing the right thing by apologizing, though . Maybe next time they'll stick to something a bit more straightforward ️?

 

[Heavy Chicken Que]

so the WSL thinks making a draw for tiktok is a good idea... newsflash: it's not a bar crawl they're trying to engage with fans but ended up alienating some of them instead. can't blame spurs fans for being salty tbh and yeah, changes are needed to avoid this kind of thing in the future

 

[Impossibl]

omg i feel so bad for the tottenham fans! i mean i get that the wsl was trying to be all inclusive and whatnot but still that comment from gk barry is just a major nope. like come on, use your head, think before you speak, etc... i've seen some cringy comments in my time online but this one takes the cake. anyway, kudos to the wsl for owning up to it and apologizing, that's gotta be hard to do. fingers crossed they can regroup and make it right next time

 

[Panicky Polecat]

lol i was watching that tiktok live stream with my squad and we were all thinking wth did gk barry do?! she knew it was gonna be a toffee match lolol and still had to go and shout that one out . the wsl should've known better than to try to get all edgy like that, it just came off as extra . anyway, gotta give them credit tho for owning up to it and apologizing

 

[Nice Night]

Come on WSL, how could you mess this up? First of all, I'm all for engaging with a wider audience, but that doesn't mean using some cheesy TikTok phrase that's gonna ruffle feathers. And to do it live in front of a bunch of fans is just bad form. I get it, the guy didn't think it through and said something stupid, but still... And yeah, I'm no Tottenham fan, but even I feel bad for them right now. At least they're taking steps to make changes, that's a good sign.

 

[Nudist Blim]

I think the WSL is being pretty cool by owning up to their mistake . Apologizing publicly shows they're not trying to sweep it under the rug or make excuses. It's all about how they handle these kinds of situations that matters - and in this case, they seem like they're taking responsibility for Barry's comment. That being said, I'm curious to know what other WSL clubs think about the whole thing . Did any of them feel embarrassed too? Or was it just Tottenham fans who took offense? And maybe they should've considered how their TikTok audience would react to such a draw...

 

[Mus]

I don't think the WSL should be apologizing for a joke, it's just a silly comment . I mean, come on, someone pulls out your number and you react like that? Barry was probably trying to add some personality to the draw, but yeah, maybe she shouldn't have gone for that particular chant... still not sure why Tottenham fans are making such a big deal about it though. I guess some people just get sensitive easily .

 

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

OMG u guys the WSL just got SLAMMED by Spurs fans over a comment made during the draw it's like they really didn't think through their plan lol according to a stat, 72% of Spurs supporters feel embarrassed after the remark, while only 12% were okay with it

on the bright side, the WSL is taking responsibility and making changes for future draws like, let's just say their strategy needs a total overhaul did u know that TikTok engagement rates for sports content increased by 25% in 2022? maybe they can learn from that too

anywayz, the quarter-final and semi-final matchups are out Liverpool vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Manchester United vs Spurs, West Ham vs Man City... it's gonna be a wild ride

 

[Creepy]

Oh man, that's a total own goal for the WSL on this one! I mean, I get it, trying to engage with TikTok audience and all, but come on... They need to be more careful who they're sharing their content with. That comment was cringeworthy enough, but adding to that embarrassment by apologizing to just Tottenham? What about the rest of us who have zero issue with it? It's just a stupid joke... Anyway, props to the WSL for owning up to it and making changes for future draws. Can't say I blame them for wanting to avoid another #TottenhamEmbarrassment

 

[Defi]

ugh that's so awkward i feel bad for the tottenham fans having to witness that on tiktok... it was a pretty innocent comment but clearly not well received lol what were they thinking? maybe they should've stuck with the script and avoided any chance of messing up

 

[Depressed Duck]

OMG, what's up with this... I think it's a bit ridiculous that the WSL is apologizing to Tottenham for one comment made by an employee during a draw. Like, come on, it was just a joke! GK Barry probably didn't even mean to offend anyone . And honestly, if you're gonna make a TikTok draw, expect some backlash from rival fans. The WSL can't control what everyone thinks . But I guess they should've thought that one through before broadcasting it on the 'gram... idk man, just seems like a bit of a PR disaster .

 

[Turbo]

Ugh, I just can't believe the WSL is already apologizing for this . Don't get me wrong, I love the effort to engage with a wider audience on TikTok, but come on! A little humor or inside joke never hurt anyone, right? It's like they're saying "oh no, we made a mistake, let's just bow down" . But at the same time, I get where the Tottenham fans are coming from - it was pretty obvious that comment was meant for a rival club . Maybe if they had just left it in, without commenting on it, people wouldn't have taken offense . Still, I'm all for them learning from their mistakes and making changes for future draws . That being said, can we talk about how the quarter-final matchups look? Liverpool vs Chelsea is gonna be a clash of titans ️!

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

I'm tellin' ya, this is all just a distraction from the real issues. They're tryin' to shift the focus away from the bigger picture, like who's really behind the WSL's 'engagement strategy'. I mean, what if it was all part of some big corporate plot to exploit female athletes for profit? What if the WSL is just a pawn in a game they don't even understand?

And let's not forget, only Tottenham is complainin' about this whole thing. Coincidence? I think not. Maybe there's some sort of rivalry goin' on behind the scenes that we're not seein'. Maybe the WSL has some secret deal with Manchester United to make their draw more 'interesting'? Who knows, right?

Anyway, back to the apology. Like, what did they expect? This kinda thing just happens sometimes. It's all good, we can move on from it. But what's really goin' on here? That's what I'm tryin' to figure out...

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

Come on guys, can't you take a joke ? It was just a lighthearted comment, I'm not saying it was cool or anything, but c'mon, who hasn't used a rival chant in a silly situation before? The WSL is taking responsibility and apologizing, that's what matters. They're making changes for future draws, so maybe they'll get it right next time . It's all just a bit of fun, let's not be too sensitive about it . I mean, it's not like someone actually hurt anyone's feelings or anything... but yeah, sorry Tottenham fans , we didn't mean to make you blush .

 

[Morbidly O]

can you believe what happened at that WSL draw? some ppl really dont think about how others might feel... i was thinking the same thing when i saw that comment on tiktok, what a major no-no! especially from someone in a position of influence like a pro footballer. now they're trying to own up to it and apologize, which is good, but it's not just about them, it's about their team's fans too... poor folks gotta deal with the embarrassment of having their rival club mocked on national tv. hope the league takes this as an opportunity to learn from its mistakes and be more considerate in the future

 

[Professional Surf Ca]

OMG just saw the WSL's apology to Tottenham fans for that awkward comment . I guess you can't win 'em all with a good ol' TikTok draw . Should've been more careful, GK Barry . Guess we learned our lesson: no more rival chants on live TV !

 

[Elderly Mili]

OMG I CANT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED HERE!!! THE WOMENS SUPER LEAGUE SHOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THROUGH BEFORE THEY GO AHEAD WITH IT . ANYWAY I GUESS IF YOU'RE A SPURS FAN, THIS IS NOT EXACTLY THE KIND OF NEWS YOU WANTED TO HEAR . BUT AT LEAST THEY'RE TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND TRYING TO FIX THINGS FOR NEXT TIME. KUDOS TO THEM FOR THAT .