Sky Sports gave Nuno Espirito Santo permission to abandon his post-match interview following the north London derby after the Tottenham manager was subjected to horrific abuse by supporters.
Now proposals are set to be implemented as early as this weekend for interviews to move back indoors, tackling chaotic scenes that have proved so problematic for broadcasters this season.
Having arrived for his appointment with Sky following the 3-1 defeat by Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, Nuno was forced to head back down the tunnel as the interview was about to start.
And Sportsmail understands Sky, together with the match manager, gave Tottenham the OK to pull Nuno out of the interview because fans who remained in the stadium were shouting vile abuse at him.
Managers are required to report for their post-match media duties between 20 and 45 minutes after the final whistle — but Spurs and Nuno are unlikely to be reprimanded.
Eventually, Nuno returned to complete his media obligations after the majority of fans had gone home.
Fan disruption has been a major concern at top-flight stadiums this season. Post-match interviews have been conducted pitchside since Project Restart due to strict Covid restrictions set by the Premier League.
But the return of supporters has created huge difficulties for broadcasters, with fans staying behind to heckle interviewees.
Supporters are not required to leave the stadium until an hour after the match, creating difficulties for stewards given they cannot forcibly remove them. But plans seen by Sportsmail show that interviews are now set to return to indoor areas of stadiums.
As it stands, only the host broadcaster will be designated a room for interviews. Other broadcasters such as international TV, radio and club media will still be required to carry out their work by the pitch and face disruption.
With that in mind, it is proposed clubs have the facility to move the post-match interview area towards the centre of the pitch to avoid interruptions by fans.
Issues arising from moving interviews on to the playing surface include stopping staff carrying out maintenance work after the game and restricting space for players to carry out post-match warm-downs.
FootballArtist
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Do you think he deserves abuse for being the Spurs manager? This is ridiculous. Fans should know their limits
I don't think he deserves it. Not at all. In fact, it's despicable. Nuno is a top coach..
kombclorsu
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he must playing dele alli, and give Gil enough game time cos tht guy is good.wht happen to wings?
Yuwdiklopt
2
is the English media that is putting Nuno pressure to use out of form deli Alli
Andy_Mac
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He made a lot of mistake , he's not the kind of coach Tottenham need , they would have go for Benites before Everton hijack him
The manager is not the problem. The real problem is Daniel Levy. He simply hasn't learnt from his mistakes. There is a lack of harmony in the Spurs dressing room coz they keep players like Harry Kane who don't want to remain there. He hasn't learnt from the Eriksen situation.
Andy_Mac
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His mistake was joining Spu#s and now has accept the consequences. We all know how good a coach and person this guy is. With Wolves he used to terrorise the traditional top six at given any day..
Do you think he deserves abuse for being the Spurs manager? This is ridiculous. Fans should know their limits
cohabcltu
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he must stop playing delle Ali, ndombele and Sanchez they must come in 70 minutes...!!!
wiwpstuy
5
He just needs tym
Zitcdpruz
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Why is spurs is gana be noob arsnel3 suprs1
FootballArtist
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His mistake was joining Spu#s and now has accept the consequences. We all know how good a coach and person this guy is. With Wolves he used to terrorise the traditional top six at given any day..
alikhanboss
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He made a lot of mistake , he's not the kind of coach Tottenham need , they would have go for Benites before Everton hijack him
yes and nuno wants they back him and give him time to build the team
Jancemprsz
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nothing what happened to Tottenham, he brings the confusion in the players
you think so? ya wrong, those same player sack pochetino and morihno and your still there blaming the coach?
Ksiya11
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arteta is not coach no experience he have a top players but he will make them finished 8
like I said for me the jury's still out, Arteta got backed in the summer and the pieces of his puzzle are slowly coming together, what he can do with the group of players he wanted we will have to see throughout the season to make a decision... he cant be highly rated by Pep, the Arsenal hierarchy and Barcelona for nothing to be there
Jancemprsz
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that's so heartless of them.. they think his the problem.. the players are just tired of playing footbal
alikhanboss
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he is more proven than Arteta, for me the jury's still out on Arteta
arteta is not coach no experience he have a top players but he will make them finished 8
Ksiya11
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be patient he will raise spurs he is better than arteta
he is more proven than Arteta, for me the jury's still out on Arteta
alikhanboss
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in Tottenham we don't have a couch,
be patient he will raise spurs he is better than arteta
piyabiklpt
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so what can we do now? we lost 3 matches in a row
simonmutale
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He made a lot of mistake , he's not the kind of coach Tottenham need , they would have go for Benites before Everton hijack him
u are right bro
soabimry
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nothing what happened to Tottenham, he brings the confusion in the players
soabimry
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He made a lot of mistake , he's not the kind of coach Tottenham need , they would have go for Benites before Everton hijack him
in Tottenham we don't have a couch,
soabimry
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Xa xa xa no coach for this stupid team
it not a stupid team your self you are stupid 😡😡😡
bepbco
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I hate these English fan …
bepbco
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These are the same English fan who were dancing when you beat man city… Don’t be helpless big boss fans are like a dust they’d comes and go but the wind should come towards you directions… Good luck!!
Deuadeps
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Xa xa xa no coach for this stupid team
walex2
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He made a lot of mistake , he's not the kind of coach Tottenham need , they would have go for Benites before Everton hijack him