Source: Daily_Mail
London riots leave Tottenham players living in fear
Heurelho Gomes says the Tottenham squad are living in fear following the London riots that caused mayhem across the capital.[LNB]The violence started close to White Hart Lane on Saturday night and Spurs' Premier League opener at home to Everton at the weekend is under threat.[LNB]Gomes, who lives in Chigwell, Essex, says he and his team-mates have been left shocked by the events of the last week. He also said Tottenham officials had told them not to leave their homes until the situation calmed down.[LNB] Unrest: Nasty scenes in Tottenham sparked the troubles across London[LNB]The Brazilian goalkeeper, 30, said: 'There's fear in the squad. We've spoken in the dressing room and the club have told us to stay home and avoid the streets.My home is in Chigwell, about 20 minutes from the centre of the riots and that's a danger. This happens in Brazil but we never believed it would be possible in England. We're watching the situation all day.' Out of arms reach: Heurelho Gomes has been told to stay in his home by Tottenham officials[LNB]Gomes revealed he has spoken to Chelsea players David Luiz and Alex, both fellow Brazilians, about the disorder.[LNB]'We talk to know what's going on. The subject is usually the fact that people think that this only happens in Brazil, these episodes of violence, they think they are safe in England,' he added. 'But the truth is that you are not relaxed anywhere in the world anymore.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEAs England reels from shameful riots, QPR chief Bernie warns... the world is watchingCall it off! Spurs stars want Premier League opener scrapped amid fears of ongoing riotsWelcome to London, it's a real riot! Shameful scenes cast shadow ahead of OlympicsAll the latest Arsenal news, features and opinion [LNB]
