Tottenham Boss Thomas Frank Addresses Fan Unrest, Confident in Ownership Support

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has expressed strong confidence in the club’s ownership, even as his tenure faces mounting frustration from supporters following a challenging start to the season.

Frank, who joined the club from Brentford in June, told reporters that he is “very confident” in the club hierarchy’s commitment to provide him with the necessary time to improve the team’s performance on the pitch. Millenium TV understands that Frank described the owners as “good guys” and “intelligent people” who are astute in business and learning the complexities of football, recognizing that building a successful club takes time.

The team currently sits 12th in the league table with 18 points from 13 games. Their only Premier League home victory under Frank was the opening-weekend fixture against Burnley. This poor home record was met with overt fan discontent during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham, which marked the club’s tenth home league loss of 2025. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was notably booed by sections of the crowd after his mistake contributed to Fulham’s second goal. Frank strongly condemned these actions, stating that those who booed Vicario “can’t be true Tottenham fans” and labeled their behavior “completely unacceptable.”

Ahead of Tuesday’s match against Newcastle United at St James’ Park, Frank acknowledged the disappointment among supporters. He explained that he “completely understand[s] the frustration,” particularly given the team’s struggles at home over an extended period. Emphasizing the crucial role of the fanbase, the manager asserted, “We are nothing without the fans… Tottenham is nothing without our fantastic fans, nothing. We need each other.” He stressed the importance of unity during matches to transform the stadium into a “fortress.”

Vicario’s error occurred early in the Fulham game, with Spurs already trailing 1-0. The goalkeeper’s clearance of a long ball was weak, falling directly to Harry Wilson, who capitalized by curling a shot into the open net. Fans subsequently booed the Italian player and voiced their displeasure at half-time and the final whistle.

Frank later confirmed that he spoke with Vicario, who assured him he was “OK” after the incident. The manager characterized Vicario as “a relatively good player to deal with setbacks like that,” suggesting others might have been more affected. Frank underlined that goalkeepers are prone to mistakes and that how they handle such errors is fundamental to their development and effectiveness.

Following the game, the 29-year-old goalkeeper issued an apology for his mistake and the match outcome, taking “responsibility for that.” Vicario added, “I’m a big man. What can I say? We cannot be influenced by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do what they think.”