Thomas Frank expects Tottenham's new ownership regime to grant him the time required to build success to last and win over dissenting supporters.
The Spurs boss has doubled down on his criticism of fans who booed and mocked their own goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after a mistake led to a goal during Saturday's defeat at home by Fulham.
He stressed the need for harmony despite a poor run of only three wins in 13 games and is certain the Lewis family, who have taken responsibility for running the club since Daniel Levy was ousted as chairman in September, will be patient as he searches for improvements.
'I'm very confident,' said Frank ahead of Tuesday night's game at Newcastle. 'I think the ownership - of course I'm just starting to know them - but it seems like they're good guys, intelligent people. They know how to run businesses and are learning more about football, now they've become owners.
'When we're dealing with intelligent people they can see every successful dynasty, every successful club has taken time. Yes, you can have one where you maybe win one year or the second year, but you can't sustain it if you don't build something sustainable. Impossible.'
Frank saw his teams start slowly in his previous jobs at Brentford and Brondby but had time to turn things around. He survived for more than three years at Brondby and was Brentford boss for almost six years before moving across London.
'I just know I build consistency and I build competitiveness and culture and that will always take a bit of time,' he said. 'The big thing here we want to build it, while we compete every single week, three times a week or two times a week.
'In a way I have more experience so I know what's needed. Brondby was my first senior job in a massive club in Denmark with massive exposure. I would say if anything there's a little less pressure now, but I know there's pressure and attention that we need to win.'
Frank said the jeering of Vicario against Fulham was 'unacceptable' and claimed those responsible could not be 'true Tottenham supporters'.
'What I meant by that, just to make it clear was the mocking of one of their own players,' said Frank. 'He makes a mistake and there is a little bit of booing after that, as I remember it. The next ball, he clears and there is like a cheering. You can't do that.
'The opponent can do that. You can't do that as a fan. That's where I would stand by what I said. The booing during the game I don't think is helpful.
'During matches that's where we need each other. Afterwards, it's fair with the booing but during, that is when I want to create a fortress.'
It is not the first time Frank has found himself making the distinction between booing at the end to register disapproval and during the game. He has heard his substitutions booed and, towards the end of a 1-0 home defeat against Chelsea, Vicario and Djed Spence were booed when they took a short free kick rather than launch it forward in search of an equaliser.
That was when Spence and Micky van de Ven ignored Frank's request for them both to join him on a lap of appreciation and strode past him down the tunnel.
It is as if when Levy was in position, fans knew where to direct their anger but now they are not so sure.
Pedro Porro became embroiled in a similar incident after reacting emotionally to the boos after the Fulham defeat. Later, he took to social media and, like his manager, spoke of 'true Spurs fans'.
Porro wrote: 'Football is emotions. In football, as in life, there can always be mistakes. What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates, hence my frustration at the end of the game.
'And we will get up. We remind you, six months ago, everything was so bad. In the end, it is not how it begins but how it ends. To the true Spurs fans, I love you.'
Players raised the issue in a routine team debriefing after the Chelsea defeat and some decided they would not go to applaud fans after the final whistle if they had heard them booing during the game but would, instead, gather in the centre of the pitch and walk off together.
Frank confirmed on Monday that he would like to see his players applaud those fans who make the long journey to Newcastle, and that he would prefer it if they could always offer applause in acknowledgement of supporters.
'It is important that we connect with the fans,' said the Dane. 'It is pretty obvious that away from home we go to the away fans and thank them for their travelling and support.
'There were maybe not many players who clapped after the Fulham game, but I still saw a few. Sometimes they can be emotional, but I would still say clap the fans after the game. You don't have to do the big loop. There is no specific instruction, that is what I recommend.'
Vicario's position as number one goalkeeper is not under threat.
'Oh no, not for me, he made one mistake,' said Frank. 'Everyone makes mistakes. It's about how carry yourself in good and bad times and he is very consistent. His character is fantastic in every aspect.'