A leading Tottenham fans group has reacted furiously to news the club's EFL Cup third round tie with Watford could be played in Milton Keynes.
The ongoing construction of Spurs' White Hart Lane stadium and the heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin on September 22 means Tottenham have asked to stage their game at MK Dons' Stadium MK.
Round three ties are scheduled to take place week commencing September 24 and Spurs did not wish to reverse the draw, made on Thursday evening. The request will be considered at the EFL board meeting on September 6.
"We appreciate it was always going to be difficult to find a suitable venue within those parameters," a statement from the Tottenham Supporters' Trust said after a survey of fans suggested the overwhelming majority were against losing home advantage and wanted any alternative venue to be within the M25.
"As a supporters’ organisation, we would obviously not be happy to see our club’s home games moved to Stadium MK. Should the game go ahead, we would urge fans to consider the history of the MK club and the views of our friends at AFC Wimbledon.
"Board members of THST will not be attending the match if it is played at Stadium MK."
Stadium MK has a capacity of 30,500 and is 50 miles from White Hart Lane. Milton Keynes Central train station is a 30-minute journey from London Euston.
Spurs say they sought a venue within the M25, but said it was "simply not possible".
Tottenham were tenants of Wembley last season and had hoped to return to White Hart Lane, and their new stadium, this season. But the move has been delayed over safety concerns.
Spurs added: "We are extremely conscious of having to ask our supporters to attend home matches at more than one venue and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
