Tottenham supporters are trying to process Thomas Frank’s pointed comments after the Fulham defeat, and the manager’s choice of words has stirred a sharp reaction across the fanbase.
It all unravelled quickly in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Tottenham faced Fulham at the weekend, as the Cottagers defeated Spurs 2-1.
Guglielmo Vicario’s mistake early in the game proved costly and led Fulham to take a two-goal lead, leaving Spurs with a mountain to climb early on in the game.
Tottenham Hotspur fans were not best pleased with the Italian’s performance, leading to boos during the match.
Spurs boss Thomas Frank did not hold back in his assessment of his own supporters, labelling sections of the fanbase as fake for the boos during the game.
Tottenham supporters have now reacted to the manager’s words on social media. One fan said: “Says a not real Spurs manager – how long until we can get Poch back?”
Another added: “And when I see a manager on millions a year try to lecture working class fans who spend £60 to see their team lose, I think ‘That is not a true manager’.”
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One Tottenham fan was not pleased with Vicario: “Vicario is a mistake waiting to happen. As a manager, you have to sometimes back players but also make necessary changes. This is a problem with Vicario being part of the so-called leadership group.”
Another added: “You mean to tell me the guy that has been there for a couple of months is making statements about who is a true Spurs fan? My guy do not let the door hit you on the way out.”
However, one supporter accepted parts of Frank’s view, saying: “Not happy with Frank whatsoever but he is right… was shameful from our fans today, embarrassing. I was angry with Vicario but booing thereafter…. Grow the f**k up.”
Spurs focus must shift to performances after Frank remarks
Thomas Frank needs to tread carefully with his dealings with fans, as picking a fight with the fanbase could unravel quickly.
Focus needs to be on getting things right on the pitch, and if the Tottenham boss fails to do so, then the boos will simply continue to ring loud.