Nothing hilarious about their statement at all. They've every right to be pissed at The Spurs behaviour.
They (Spurs) confirmed via email yesterday afternoon that they were going to play the game.
On the basis of that email Rennes flew to London.
Shortly after arriving in London at 1945 The Spurs announced via video conference that they didn't intend to play the game. When asked by SR they declined to disclose the number of players affected. It is believed they have had 15 players available .
INITIALLY the game was not confirmed to be cancelled by UEFA but The Spurs stating they couldn't play it with no official documents submitted. Amateur hour so in the
face of this SR announced they still intended to play.
Best thing SR can do is send their U16s and hope The Spurs eke out a win keeping them in the competition and that extra double play off round in January.
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