‘I might ruin it’: Why Son Heung-min refused to sign a Korean fan’s shirt
Son Heung-min, the captain of Tottenham Hotspur, declined to autograph a throwback shirt belonging to a Korean fan out of concern that he would damage it.
In a video that was uploaded on X, now known as Twitter, Son replied, “Oh, I can’t do that because [my signature] might ruin it,” in response to a fan offering to sign the throwback jersey.
![Son Heung-min, right, refuses to sign a fan’s retro jersey, as he was worried that his autograph might ruin it. The video was posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday. [SCREEN CAPTURE]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2024/02/26/92cd9400-bad1-45fa-b756-af4aa52fd404.jpg)
Sport Bible said on Saturday that since Son was carrying a marker, it’s possible that he signed his autograph somewhere else.
Son is renowned for his friendly and compassionate relationships with fans and is considered to be one of the Premier League’s most likeable players.
He has frequently signed autographs for Korean fans who travel to the UK to see his matches and then hang around the stadium. He occasionally snaps pictures with supporters despite his busy schedule.
In a related article:
I Do Believe’ – Ange Postecoglou Hailed By Spurs Talent Chief For Sir Alex Ferguson-esque Approach
Ange Postecoglou is in the process of changing Spurs’ culture, akin to what Sir Alex Ferguson accomplished at Manchester United, according to Simon Davies, the director of Tottenham Hotspur’s academy.
Spurs made a big impression on the first day of play of the season after the 58-year-old took over as the team’s manager during the summer.
After ten games, the Lilywhites led the Premier League standings with 26 of the 30 points that were available.

According to Davies, Ferguson altered the ethos of the Manchester United team, and the former Celtic manager is doing the same.
Davies stated to the Off The Shelf Podcast, “I think it’s probably even underestimated what he’s done.”
“Day-to-day, I observe in terms of…Is he a superb manager and coach first and foremost?
Sure. More importantly, though, you’ve asked me questions about Ferguson in the past, and I kind of get it.
“I think Ange is doing exactly what Ferguson did when he changed the culture.”
Postecoglou’s work has been so well regarded that there have even been rumours that he could take over as Liverpool’s manager from Jurgen Klopp.
The Australian’s football style has captured the attention of Spurs, and they plan to hang onto him.
